On an optimal control problem for the shape of thin inclusions in elastic bodies

An optimal control problem is considered for a two-dimensional elastic body with a straight thin rigid inclusion and a crack adjacent to it. It is assumed that the thin rigid inclusion delaminates and has a kink. On the crack faces the boundary conditions are specified in the form of equalities and inequalities which describe the mutual nonpenetration of the crack faces. The derivative of the energy functional along the crack length is used as the objective functional, and the position of the kink point, as the control function. The existence is proved of the solution to the optimal control problem.     

On elastic bodies with thin rigid inclusions and cracks

This paper is concerned with the analysis of equilibrium problems for two‐dimensional elastic bodies with thin rigid inclusions and cracks. Inequality‐type boundary conditions are imposed at the crack faces providing a mutual non‐penetration between the crack faces. A rigid inclusion may have a delamination, thus forming a crack with non‐penetration between the opposite faces. We analyze variational and differential problem formulations. Different geometrical situations are considered, in particular, a crack may be parallel to the inclusion as well as the crack may cross the inclusion, and also a deviation of the crack from the rigid inclusion is considered. We obtain a formula for the derivative of the energy functional with respect to the crack length for considering this derivative as a cost functional. An optimal control problem is analyzed to control the crack growth. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Optimal rigid inclusion shapes in elastic bodies with cracks

The paper concerns the control of rigid inclusion shapes in elastic bodies with cracks. Cracks are located on the boundary of rigid inclusions and in the bulk. Inequality type boundary conditions are imposed at the crack faces to guarantee mutual non-penetration. Inclusion shapes are considered as control functions. First we provide the problem formulation and analyze the shape sensitivity with respect to geometrical perturbations of the inclusion. Then, based on Griffith criterion, we introduce the cost functional, which measures the shape sensitivity of the problem with respect to the geometry of the inclusion, provided by the energy release rate. We prove existence of optimal shapes for the problem considered.     

On bending an elastic plate with a delaminated thin rigid inclusion

Under study is the problem of bending an elastic plate with a thin rigid inclusion which may delaminate and form a crack. We find a system of boundary conditions valid on the faces of the crack and prove the existence of a solution. The problem of bending a plate with a volume rigid inclusion is also considered. We establish the convergence of solutions of this problem to a solution to the original problem as the size of the volume rigid inclusion tends to zero.     

A contact problem for a smooth rigid disc inclusion in a penny-shaped crack

The present paper examines the problem of the complete indentation of the surface of a penny-shaped crack by a smooth rigid disc inclusion. The integral equation governing the problem is solved numerically to evaluate the axial stiffness of the rigid inclusion and the stress intensity factors at the tip of the penny-shaped crack.     

Numerical solution of an equilibrium problem for an elastic body with a thin delaminated rigid inclusion

Under consideration is a 2D-problem of elasticity theory for a body with a thin rigid inclusion. It is assumed that there is a delamination crack between the rigid inclusion and the elastic matrix. At the crack faces, the boundary conditions are set in the form of inequalities providing mutual nonpenetration of the crack faces. Some numerical method is proposed for solving the problem, based on domain decomposition and the Uzawa algorithm for solving variational inequalities.We give an example of numerical calculation by the finite element method.     

An Optimal Size of a Rigid Thin Stiffener Reinforcing an Elastic Two-Dimensional Body on the Outer Edge

The equilibrium problem for a two-dimensional body with a crack is studied. We suppose that the body consists of two parts: an elastic part and a rigid thin stiffener on the outer edge of the body. Inequality-type boundary conditions are prescribed at the crack faces providing a non-penetration between the crack faces. For a family of variational problems, dependence of their solutions on the length of the thin rigid stiffener is investigated. It is shown that there exists a solution of an optimal control problem. For this problem, the cost functional is defined by a continuous functional on a solution space, while the length parameter serves as a control parameter.     

An asymptotic form of the energy functional for an elastic body with a crack and a rigid inclusion. The plane problem

The plane problem in the linear theory of elasticity for a body with a rigid inclusion located within it is investigated. It is assumed that there is a crack on part of the boundary joining the inclusion and the matrix and complete bonding on the remaining part of the boundary. Zero displacements are specified on the outer boundary of the body. The crack surface is free from forces and the stress state in the body is determined by the bulk forces acting on it. The variation in the energy functional in the case of a variation in the rigid inclusion and the crack is investigated. The deviation of the solution of the perturbed problem from the solution of the initial problem is estimated. An expression is obtained for the derivative of the energy functional with respect to a zone perturbation parameter that depends on the solution of the initial problem and the form of the vector function defining the perturbation. Examples of the application of the results obtained are studied.     

Existence of an optimal shape of the thin rigid inclusions in the Kirchhoff-Love plate

An optimal control problem is studied for the elliptic system of equations describing the equilibrium of the Kirchhoff-Love plate with an delaminated thin rigid inclusion. It is required to minimize the mean-square integral deviation of the bending moment from a function defined on the exterior boundary. The shape of the inclusion is chosen as the control function. The solvability of this problem is established.     

Optimal Control of Inclusion and Crack Shapes in Elastic Bodies

The paper is concerned with the control of the shape of rigid and elastic inclusions and crack paths in elastic bodies. We provide the corresponding problem formulations and analyze the shape sensitivity of such inclusions and cracks with respect to different perturbations. Inequality type boundary conditions are imposed at the crack faces to provide a mutual nonpenetration between crack faces. Inclusion and crack shapes are considered as control functions and control objectives, respectively. The cost functional, which is based on the Griffith rupture criterion, characterizes the energy release rate and provides the shape sensitivity with respect to a change of the geometry. We prove an existence of optimal solutions.     

Solution of a Contact Elasticity Problem with a Rigid Inclusion

Computational Mathematics and Mathematical Physics - An equilibrium problem for an elastic body containing a rigid inclusion is solved. There is a delamination crack on a portion of the interface...     

On the problem of a thin rigid inclusion embedded in a Maxwell material

We consider a plane viscoelastic body, composed of Maxwell material, with a crack and a thin rigid inclusion. The statement of the problem includes boundary conditions in the form of inequalities, together with an integral condition describing the equilibrium conditions of the inclusion. An equivalent variational statement is provided and used to prove the uniqueness of the problem’s solution. The analysis is carried out in respect of perfect and non-perfect bonding of the rigid inclusion. Additional smoothness properties of the solutions, namely the existence of the time derivative, are also established.     

In-plane loading of a cracked elastic solid by a disc inclusion with a Mindlin-type constraint

The paper examines the problem related to the axisymmetric interaction between an external circular crack and a centrally placed penny-shaped rigid inclusion located in the plane of the crack. The interface between the inclusion and the elastic medium exhibits a Mindlin-type imperfect bi-lateral contact. Analytical results presented in the paper illustrate the manner in which the lateral translational stiffness of the inclusion and the stress intensity factor at the boundary of the external circular crack are influenced by the inclusion/crack radii ratio.     

裂纹与线夹杂垂直接触问题的奇性分析

以短纤维复合等作为工程背景,采用现有文献中单裂纹和单夹杂的基本解,对于限平项（基体）上,裂纹和线夹杂的垂直接触问题从断理解力学的角度作了研究,得到了问题的积分方程,推出了接触点的性线指数,奇性应力及以此表示的接触点附近三个区域内的应力强度因子表达式,并给出一些数值结果,可供工程实际参考。     

Invariant integrals in a planar problem of elasticity theory for bodies with rigid inclusions and cracks

The article addresses a planar problem of elasticity theory for a body containing a rigid inclusion and a crack at the interface between the elastic matrix and the rigid inclusion. We show that the problem admits J- and M-invariant integrals. In particular, we construct an invariant integral of the Cherepanov-Rice type for rectilinear cracks.     

Junction problem for elastic and rigid inclusions in elastic bodies

An equilibrium problem for an elastic body is considered. It is assumed that the body has a thin elastic inclusion and a thin rigid inclusion. We analyze a junction problem assuming that the inclusions have a joint point. Different equivalent problem formulations are discussed, and existence of solutions is proved. A set of junction conditions is found. We investigate a convergence to infinity and to zero of a rigidity parameter of the elastic inclusion. A delamination of the elastic inclusion is also investigated. In this case, inequality‐type boundary conditions are imposed at the crack faces to prevent a mutual penetration between crack faces. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

圆形界面刚性线夹杂的平面问题

研究了圆弧形界面刚性线夹杂的平面弹性问题．集中力作用于夹杂或基体中的任意点,并且无穷远处受均匀载荷作用．利用复变函数方法,得到了该问题的一般解答．当只含一条界面刚性线夹杂时,获得了分区复势函数和应力场的封闭形式解答,并给出刚性线端部奇异应力场的解析表达式．结果表明,在平面荷载下界面圆弧形刚性线夹杂尖端应力场和裂纹尖端相似具有奇异应力振荡性．对无穷远加载的情况,讨论了刚性线几何条件、加载条件和材料失配对端部场的影响．     

Stressed state of an anisotropic body with elliptical holes, elastic inclusions, and cracks

A method is proposed for studying the two-dimensional stressed state of a multiply connected anisotropic body with cavities and elastic and rigid inclusions, as well as planar cracks and rigid laminar inclusions. Generalized complex potentials, conformal mapping, and the method of least squares are used. The problem is reduced to solving a system of linear algebraic equations. Formulas are given for finding the stress intensity factors in the case of cracks and laminar inclusions. For an anisotropic plate with a single elliptical hole or a crack and an elastic (rigid) inclusion, some numerical results are presented from a study of the effect of the rigidity of the inclusion and the closeness of the contours to one another on the distribution of stresses and the stress intensity factor. Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Prikladnaya Mekhanika, No. 30, pp. 175–187, 1999.     

圆形界面刚性线夹杂的反平面问题

研究了在反平面集中力和无穷远纵向剪切作用下,不同弹性材料圆形界面上有多条刚性线夹杂的问题．运用Riemann-Schwarz解析延拓技术与复势函数奇性主部分析方法,首次获得了该问题的一般解答,求出了几种典型情况的封闭解,并给出了刚性线夹杂尖端的应力场分布A·D2结果表明,在反平面加载的情况下圆形界面刚性线夹杂尖端应力具有平方根奇异性,无奇异性应力振荡;应力场与刚性线夹杂的形状,加载方式和材料性质有关．退化结果与已有的解答完全吻合．     

Application of the method of direct cutting-out to the solution of the problem of longitudinal shear of a wedge with thin heterogeneities of arbitrary orientation

The method of direct cutting-out consists of modeling of a finite body, in particular, with thin heterogeneities, using a much simpler problem for a bounded or a partially bounded body with thin heterogeneities located in the same manner and the presence of additional cracks or absolutely rigid inclusions of fairy large length, which are modeled by the boundary conditions of a bounded body. The method is tested on the problems of antiplane deformation of a symmetrically loaded crack in a wedge with free faces and an absolutely rigid inclusion placed with some tension in a wedge with restrained faces. For an elastic inclusion, we construct generalized conditions of interaction, which enable us to unify the procedure of giving different boundary conditions in the case of using the method of direct cutting-out.