Abstract
In the Previous paper, the author reported the theory of the Chain Construction with Elastic Joints as well as the results of the experimental study on the Sandwich Curtain Wall. It was shown that the theory could be appied to the wall with close approximation in its vertical direction. In the horizontal direction however it was found isotropic. The present paper-deals with an experimental study on deflection of the Rectangular Plate composed of istoropic plates and elastic joints. The test plates are constructed with aluminium-panels and rubber-strings. Each and every edges of those test plates are simply supported. The results obtained under vertical load are as follows : 1. The deflection-form of the plates along the y-axis is invariable regardless of Iy : Ix. The deflection-form at 1-1' section is similar to that at 5-5' section. 2. The values of δ'/δ along x-axis are 1.50 all together, at 1-5 section it is about 1.43 however. 3. The deflection-value of the Chain Plate with Elastic Joint is about 2.19-2.30 as large value Elastic Plateis.
