Thermal stress analysis of a three-dimensional anticrack in a transversely isotropic solid

A three-dimensional analysis is performed for an infinite transversely isotropic elastic body containing an insulated rigid sheet-like inclusion (an anticrack) in the isotropy plane under a remote perpendicularly uniform heat flow. A general solution scheme is presented for the resulting boundary-value problems. Accurate results are obtained by constructing suitable potential solutions and reducing the thermal problem to a mechanical analog for the corresponding isotropic problem. The governing boundary integral equation for a planar anticrack of arbitrary shape is obtained in terms of a normal stress discontinuity. As an illustration, a complete solution for a rigid circular inclusion is obtained in terms of elementary functions and analyzed. This solution is compared with that corresponding to a penny-shaped crack problem.     

Solution of Eshelby's inclusion problem with a bounded domain and Eshelby's tensor for a spherical inclusion in a finite spherical matrix based on a simplified strain gradient elasticity theory

A solution for Eshelby's inclusion problem of a finite homogeneous isotropic elastic body containing an inclusion prescribed with a uniform eigenstrain and a uniform eigenstrain gradient is derived in a general form using a simplified strain gradient elasticity theory (SSGET). An extended Betti's reciprocal theorem and an extended Somigliana's identity based on the SSGET are proposed and utilized to solve the finite-domain inclusion problem. The solution for the disturbed displacement field is expressed in terms of the Green's function for an infinite three-dimensional elastic body in the SSGET. It contains a volume integral term and a surface integral term. The former is the same as that for the infinite-domain inclusion problem based on the SSGET, while the latter represents the boundary effect. The solution reduces to that of the infinite-domain inclusion problem when the boundary effect is not considered. The problem of a spherical inclusion embedded concentrically in a finite spherical elastic body is analytically solved by applying the general solution, with the Eshelby tensor and its volume average obtained in closed forms. This Eshelby tensor depends on the position, inclusion size, matrix size, and material length scale parameter, and, as a result, can capture the inclusion size and boundary effects, unlike existing Eshelby tensors. It reduces to the classical Eshelby tensor for the spherical inclusion in an infinite matrix if both the strain gradient and boundary effects are suppressed. Numerical results quantitatively show that the inclusion size effect can be quite large when the inclusion is very small and that the boundary effect can dominate when the inclusion volume fraction is very high. However, the inclusion size effect is diminishing as the inclusion becomes large enough, and the boundary effect is vanishing as the inclusion volume fraction gets sufficiently low.     

Stability in a case of motion of a paraboloid over a plane

We solve a nonlinear orbital stability problem for a periodic motion of a homogeneous paraboloid of revolution over an immovable horizontal plane in a homogeneous gravity field. The plane is assumed to be absolutely smooth, and the body–plane collisions are assumed to be absolutely elastic. In the unperturbed motion, the symmetry axis of the body is vertical, and the body itself is in translational motion with periodic collisions with the plane.The Poincare´ section surfacemethod is used to reduce the problemto studying the stability of a fixed point of an area-preserving mapping of the plane into itself. The stability and instability conditions are obtained for all admissible values of the problem parameters.     

Static equilibrium of an elastic orthotropic medium with an arbitrarily oriented triaxial ellipsoidal inclusion

The stress state of an elastic orthotropic medium with an arbitrarily oriented triaxial ellipsoidal inclusion is analyzed. A solution is obtained using the triple Fourier transform and the Fourier-transformed Green’s function for an infinite anisotropic medium. The high efficiency of the approach is demonstrated by solving the problem for a transversely isotropic material with a spheroidal cavity for which the exact solution is known. A numerical analysis is conducted to study the stress distribution over the surface of the inclusion with different orientations in the orthotropic space. It is revealed that in some cases the orientation of the inclusion has a strong effect on the stress concentration __________ Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika, Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. 55–61, April 2007.     

Bending of elastic plates with a physically nonlinear inclusion

An infinite elastic isotropic plate with an elliptical, physically nonlinear inclusion loaded at infinity by uniformly distributed moments is considered. Surface loads are absent. The problem of the stress-strain state of the plate is solved in a closed form. It is shown that, for reasonably general stress-strain relations for the inclusion, the bending-moment field (and the corresponding curvatures) in the inclusion is homogeneous. __________ Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika i Tekhnicheskaya Fizika, Vol. 47, No. 6, pp. 152–157, November–December, 2006.     

A conductive rigid spheroidal inclusion in a transversely isotropic piezoelectric body subjected to an axial pull

The exact axisymmetric solution is derived for an infinite transversely isotropic piezoelectric body containing an electrically conductive, rigid spheroidal inclusion under an axial pull. A simple general solution is employed in which three quasi-harmonic functions are involved and can be assumed in a closed form. The arbitrary constants are determined from the continuity conditions at the surface of the inclusion. The load-deflection and load-potential relations are derived, especially for two degenerated cases that are very important in the strength analysis of composite piezoelectric materials.     

Analysis of the plastic zone at the corner point of interface

A symmetric problem of elasticity is formulated to analyze the plastic zone at the corner point of the interface between two isotropic media. The piecewise-homogeneous isotropic body with an interface in the form of angle sides consists of different elastic parts joined by a thin elastoplastic layer. The plastic zone is modeled by discontinuity lines of tangential displacement, which are located at the interface. The exact solution of the problem is found using the Wiener–Hopf method and is then used to determine the length of the plastic zone. The stress at the corner point is analyzed Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika, Vol. 45, No. 2, pp. 59–69, February 2009.     

Determination and analysis of the effective relaxation properties of a composite with viscoelastic components

The relaxation properties of a two-component material are determined depending on time, volume fraction, and type of reinforcement, and the relationship among them. The type of reinforcement is determined by the aspect ratio of the ellipsoid of revolution that models the inclusion. The effective moduli of the composite are determined from the relaxation properties of the components. It is assumed that the composite components are made of isotropic viscoelastic materials with volume expansion and shear characteristics described by two Rabotnov’s fractional-exponential functions with different orders of fractionality. To obtain the solution in the time domain, its fractional rational representation in the frequency domain is used. Optimizing the parameters of this representation and transforming the parameters of the solution to the time domain make it possible to obtain solutions in compact form in terms of relaxation kernels     

An inclusion problem

An inclusion is a special region in a material, and this region experiences a transformation of the following nature. If the inclusion were free, then it would acquire a certain deformation with no stress arising in it; but since the inclusion is “pasted” into the material, this prevents free deformations and causes stresses arising in the inclusion itself and in the environment. Three systems of equations describing the problem are derived. For a space with a homogeneous isotropic matrix, an equivalent system of integral equations is obtained whose solution, for a homogeneous anisotropic ellipsoidal inclusion, is reduced to a system of linear algebraic equations. For the case where the moduli of elasticity in the inclusion and the homogeneous matrix coincide, an explicit solution for an inclusion of arbitrary shape is obtained.     

On the problem of integrability of the axisymmetric boundary-value problem of dynamics for an inhomogeneous anisotropic finite cylinder

A closed solution is obtained for the axisymmetric boundary-value problem of dynamics for a finite cylinder with exponential elasticity and inertial inhomogeneity and a certain relationship between elastic constants on the basis of correlations of the linear theory of elasticity of an anisotropic inhomogeneous body. The boundary conditions are arbitrary on the curvilinear surface and are given in mixed form on the ends. The method of finite integral transforms is employed. Specific cases for cylinders of transverscly isotropic and isotropic homogeneous material are discussed. Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Samara, Russia. Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika, Vol. 35, No. 4, pp. 19–29, April, 1999.     

Strain gradient solution for a finite-domain Eshelby-type anti-plane strain inclusion problem

A solution for the finite-domain Eshelby-type inclusion problem of a finite elastic body containing an anti-plane strain inclusion of arbitrary cross-sectional shape prescribed with a uniform eigenstrain and a uniform eigenstrain gradient is derived in a general form using a simplified strain gradient elasticity theory (SSGET). The formulation is facilitated by an extended Betti’s reciprocal theorem and an extended Somigliana’s identity based on the SSGET and suitable for anti-plane strain problems. The disturbed displacement field is obtained in terms of the SSGET-based Green’s function for an infinite anti-plane strain elastic body. The solution reduces to that of the infinite-domain anti-plane strain inclusion problem when the boundary effect is not considered. The problem of a circular cylindrical inclusion embedded concentrically in a finite cylindrical elastic matrix undergoing anti-plane strain deformations is analytically solved by applying the general solution, with the Eshelby tensor and its average over the circular cross section of the inclusion obtained in closed forms. This Eshelby tensor, being dependent on the position, inclusion size, matrix size, and a material length scale parameter, captures the inclusion size and boundary effects, unlike existing ones. It reduces to the classical linear elasticity-based Eshelby tensor for the circular cylindrical inclusion in an infinite matrix if both the strain gradient and boundary effects are suppressed. Numerical results quantitatively show that the inclusion size effect can be quite large when the inclusion is small and that the boundary effect can dominate when the inclusion volume fraction is high. However, the inclusion size effect is diminishing with the increase of the inclusion size, and the boundary effect is vanishing as the inclusion volume fraction becomes sufficiently low.     

Action of an elliptic punch on a transversally isotropic half-space

The 3D contact problem on the action of a punch elliptic in horizontal projection on a transversally isotropic elastic half-space is considered for the case in which the isotropy planes are perpendicular to the boundary of the half-space. The elliptic contact region is assumed to be given (the punch has sharp edges). The integral equation of the contact problem is obtained. The elastic rigidity of the half-space boundary characterized by the normal displacement under the action of a given lumped force significantly depends on the chosen direction on this boundary. In this connection, the following two cases of location of the ellipse of contact are considered: it can be elongated along the first or the second axis of Cartesian coordinate system on the body boundary. Exact solutions are obtained for a punch with base shaped as an elliptic paraboloid, and these solutions are used to carry out the computations for various versions of the five elastic constants. The structure of the exact solution is found for a punch with polynomial base, and a method for determining the solution is proposed.     

Stress state of a transversely isotropic spherical shell with a rigid circular inclusion

Analytical expressions are derived for the stresses near a rigid circular inclusion in a transversely isotropic shallow spherical shell under uniform pressure. The form of solution depends on the range of the transverse shear compliance parameter. The influence of the relative radius of a rigid inclusion and transverse shear compliance on stress concentration is analyzed __________ Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika, Vol. 41, No. 12, pp. 67–73, December 2005.     

Stress state of a piezoelectric elastic medium with an arbitrarily oriented triaxial ellipsoidal inclusion

We determine the electrostressed state of a piezoceramic medium with an arbitrarily oriented triaxial ellipsoidal inclusion under homogeneous mechanical and electric loads. Use is made of Eshelby’s equivalent inclusion method generalized to the case of a piezoelectric medium. Solving the problem for a spheroidal cavity with the axis of revolution aligned with the polarization axis demonstrates the high efficiency of the approach. A numerical analysis is carried out. The stress distribution along the surface of the arbitrarily oriented triaxial ellipsoidal inclusion is studied     

Rotation of a paraboloid in a conducting fluid

An exact solution is found for a rotating paraboloid of revolution in a viscous conducting fluid, and in the presence of a uniform aligned magnetic field.     

Flexural Stress Concentration Near a Hyperboloidal Neck in a Transversely Isotropic Piezoceramic Cylinder

The general solution of the electroelastic problem for a transversely isotropic hyperboloid of revolution is used to find the stress concentration near a hyperboloidal neck in a piezoceramic body subjected to bending. The solution is a sum of four partial solutions for the case where the forces and the normal component of the induction vector on the neck surface are equal to zero. Numerical examples are given for specific external loads and properties of the body. The stress components and normal component of the induction vector near the neck vertex are plotted as a function of the external load and neck curvature     

Approximate Solution of an Axisymmetric Contact Problem with Allowance for Tangential Displacements on the Contact Surface

A structurally nonlinear contact problem of a punch shaped like a paraboloid of revolution is studied. An equation for the contactpressure density is derived with allowance for the radial tangential displacements of the boundary points of an elastic halfspace. A method for constructing a closedform approximate solution is proposed. The effect of the tangential displacements on the main contact parameters is discussed.     

A Magnetoelastic Field in a Ferromagnetic with an Elliptic Inclusion

A stress–strain problem is solved for an infinite isotropic magnetically soft body containing an elliptic inclusion. It is assumed that the body is in an external magnetic field. The basic characteristics of the stress–strain state and the induced magnetic field are determined and their features at the inclusion are analyzed. Graphs are drawn for the total magnetoelastic and Maxwell stresses versus the ratio of the ellipse axes and the angle of dip, and tabular maximum stresses versus the magnetic induction and the magnetic properties of the material.     

Inclusions in a finite elastic body

Within the framework of 2D or 3D linear elasticity, a general approach based on the superposition principle is proposed to study the problem of a finite elastic body with an arbitrarily shaped and located inclusion. The proposed approach consists in decomposing the initial inclusion problem into the problem of the inclusion embedded in the corresponding infinite body and the auxiliary problem of the finite body subjected to the appropriate boundary loading provided by solving the former problem. Thus, our approach renders it possible to circumvent the difficulty due to the unavailability of the relevant Green function, use various existing solutions for the problem of an inclusion inside an unbounded body and clearly makes appear the finite boundary effects. The general approach is applied and specified in the context of 2D isotropic elasticity. The complex potentials for the problem of an inclusion in an infinite body are given as two boundary integrals, and the boundary integral equation governing the complex potentials for the auxiliary problem is provided. In the important particular situation where a finite body with an arbitrarily shaped and located inclusion is circular, the exact explicit expressions for the complex potentials are derived, leading to those for the strain, stress and Eshelby’s tensor fields inside and outside the inclusion. These results are analytically detailed and numerically illustrated for the cases of a square inclusion placed concentrically, and a circular inclusion located eccentrically, inside a circular body.     

Study of the tensile fracture of plates with a rigid linear inclusion

The limit equilibrium of elastoplastic body is studied under the conditions of a plane problem. The body contains a linear inclusion, which is rigid but of finite rupture strength. The plastic or prefracture zones develop near the ends of the inclusion and are modeled by slip cracks along the matrix—inclusion interface. A new interpretation of the boundary conditions is proposed to solve a model problem for such a composition, and its analytical solution is derived. Two possible mechanisms of local fracture are considered: (a) fracture of the inclusion and (b) separation of the inclusion. The critical length of the inclusion is determined. This length together with the elastic and strength parameters of the composition determines the mechanism of local fracture. The limit loads are found for each mechanism of fracture. State Academy of Water Industry, Rovno, Ukraine. Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika, Vol. 36, No. 7, pp. 123–129, July, 2000.