Finite beams on nonhomogeneous elastic foundations

A power series solution is derived for the flexural deflection of finite beams resting on nonhomogeneous elastic foundations. The solution is based on the boundary integral method. The governing equation and boundary conditions are represented by a series of integral equations. In order to solve the integral equations, the beam deflection is expressed as a power series. The unknown coefficients of the series are computed using a simple procedure. The suggested procedure is tested through two numerical examples.