Interaction of a die with a layered elastic foundation

Plane and axisymmetric contact problems for a three-layer elastic half-space are considered. The plane problem is reduced to a singular integral equation of the first kind whose approximate solution is obtained by a modified Multhopp-Kalandiya method of collocation. The axisymmetric problem is reduced to an integral Fredholm equation of the second kind whose approximate solution is obtained by a specially developed method of collocation over the nodes of the Legendre polynomial. An axisymmetric contact problem for an transversely isotropic layer completely adherent to an elastic isotropic half-space is also considered. Examples of calculating the characteristic integral quantities are given. __________ Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika i Tekhnicheskaya Fizika, Vol. 47, No. 3, pp. 165–175, May–June, 2006.     

Application of generalized images method to contact problems for a transversely isotropic elastic layer on a smooth half-space

The idea, first used by the author for the case of crack problems, is applied here to solve a contact problem for a transversely isotropic elastic layer resting on a smooth elastic half-space, made of a different transversely isotropic material. A rigid punch of arbitrary shape is pressed against the layer’s free surface. The governing integral equation is derived; it is mathematically equivalent to that of an electrostatic problem of an infinite row of coaxial charged disks in the shape of the domain of contact. The case of circular domain of contact is considered in detail. As a comparison, the method of integral transforms is also used to solve the problem. The main difference of our integral transform approach with the existing ones is in separating of our half-space solution from the integral transform terms. It is shown that both methods lead to the same results, thus giving a new interpretation to the integral transform as a sum of an infinite series of generalized images.     

Torsional oscillations of a layer bonded to an elastic half-space

The problem of a layer bonded to an elastic half-space, where the layer is driven by torsional oscillations of a bonded rigid circular disk, is solved by means of integral transform techniques. Using a standard technique, the problem is reduced to a Fredholm integral equation of the second kind, the kernel of which involves the calculation of principal value integrals. Dynamic stiffnesses are developed for a range of layer thicknesses, material properties, and frequencies.     

The problem of a slender die

The paper deals with the contact behaviour of a slender die indenting an elastic half-space. It is shown that the problem of determining the pressure on the elastic half-space may be reduced (with an error exponentially small relative to the elongation) to a single-variable integral equation, whose solution is commonly represented by an asymptotic series in a small parameter. It was shown for a die of oval form that, depending on the type of contact region, either an increase or decrease in the force acting from the elastic half-space on the die upon approaching the end-points of the die are possible.     

Axisymmetric contact problem for an elastic half-space and a circular cover plate

The contact interaction problem for a thin circular rigid cover plate and an elastic half-space loaded at infinity by a tensile force directed in parallel to the boundary of the half-space is considered. It is assumed that the cover plate is not resistant to bending deformations. The problem can be reduced to an integral equation of the first kind whose kernel has a logarithmic singularity. The equation is solved approximately by the Multhopp-Kalandia method. The resulting approximate solution is compared with the previously obtained asymptotic solution.     

Torsional stiffness of a layer bonded to an elastic half space

The static solution to the problem of a layer bonded to an elastic half-space, where the layer is driven by the torsional rotation of a bonded rigid circular disk, is considered here. An iterative solution, perturbing on that given for the elastic half-space, is obtained as a convergent power series, provided the ratio of the stratum depth to the radius of the disk is large. An equation for the applied static torque at the surface of the rigid disk is also calculated and compared, under limiting cases, with known results.     

Transient motion of an anisotropic elastic half-space due to a buried line source

A method to deal with the two-dimensional transient problem of a line force or dislocation in an anisotropic elastic half-space is developed. The proposed formulation is similar to Stroh’s formalism for anisotropic elastostatics in that the two-dimensional anisotropic elastodynamic problem is cast into a six-dimensional eigenvalue problem and the solution is expressed in terms of the eigenvalues and eigenvectors. An analytic solution is obtained without performing integral transforms. Numerical examples are presented for a silicon half-space subjected to a line force or dislocation.     

Solution of the Three-Dimensional Thermoelastic Problem in Stresses

A method is proposed for constructing a general solution to the three-dimensional thermoelastic equations in stresses (compatibility conditions and equilibrium equations). This general solution is valid for both an elastic half-space and an elastic layer. The second thermoelastic boundary-value problem for a half-space is studied in detail as an example     

Three-dimensional crack in the interior of a half-space

In this note, integral equations for the problem of an internal plane crack of arbitrary shape in a three-dimensional elastic half-space are derived. The crack plane is assumed to beparallel to the free surface. Use is made of Mindlin's point force solution in the interior of a semi-infinite solid in deriving the integral equations for the problem.     

Contact with friction of a rigid cylinder with an elastic half-space

An exact solution to the problem of indentation with friction of a rigid cylinder into an elastic half-space is presented. The corresponding boundary-value problem is formulated in planar bipolar coordinates, and reduced to a singular integral equation with respect to the unknown normal stress in the slip zones. An exact analytical solution of this equation is constructed using the Wiener-Hopf technique, which allowed for a detailed analysis of the contact stresses, strain, displacement, and relative slip zone sizes. Also, a simple analytical solution is furnished in the limiting case of full stick between the cylinder and half-space.     

Dynamic interaction of a pile with a transversely isotropic elastic half-space under transverse excitations

This investigation is concerned with a mathematical analysis of an elastic circular cylindrical pile embedded in a transversely isotropic half-space under lateral dynamic excitations. A combination of time-harmonic horizontal shear force and moment are applied at the top end of the pile. The boundary value problem is formulated by decomposing the pile-medium system into a fictitious pile and an extended transversely isotropic half-space. A Fredholm integral equation of the second kind governs the interaction problem, whose solution is then computed numerically. Selected results for dynamic compliance bending moment, displacement and slope profiles are presented for different transversely isotropic half-spaces to portray the influence of degree of anisotropy of the medium on various aspects of the solution.     

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.     

Contact problems for several transversely isotropic elastic layers on a smooth elastic half-space

The idea of generalized images, first used by the author for the case of crack problems, is applied here to solve a contact problem for n transversely isotropic elastic layers, with smooth interfaces, resting on a smooth elastic half-space, made of a different transversely isotropic material. A rigid punch of arbitrary shape is pressed against the top layer’s free surface. The governing integral equation is derived for the case of two layers; it is mathematically equivalent to that of an electrostatic problem of an infinite row of coaxial charged disks in the shape of the domain of contact. This result is then generalized for an arbitrary number of layers. As a comparison, the method of integral transforms is also used to solve the problem. The main difference of our integral transform approach with the existing ones is in separating of our half-space solution from the integral transform terms. It is shown that both methods lead to the same results, thus giving a new interpretation to the integral transform as a sum of an infinite series of generalized images.     

Dual integral equations applied to the steady-state vibration elastic contact problem for the half-space

The problem considered is an elastic half-space acted on by a harmonic force distributed along a strip. Dual integral equations techniques allow a reduction of the plane problem to Fredholm integral equations of the second kind. The solution is given in the form of a series in a small parameter—the frequency of vibrations.     

The vibration of a half-space due to a buried mode I crack opening

The solution of a dynamic problem for calculation of a displacement field on a half-space surface caused by an internal mode I crack opening is presented. The problem is reduced to the system of boundary integral equations (BIEs). The equations of motion are solved with the use of Helmholtz potentials and applying Fourier integral transform. The effects of the crack size, the crack depth and the distance from the crack epicenter to the observation point on the parameters of elastic waves are investigated. It is established that the increasing of the defect size leads to narrowing bandwidth of elastic waves and to lowering of center frequency. The analysis given here can be used for identification of the crack growth during technical diagnostic of an industry objects and structural elements by AE method.     

Mechanics of indentation for piezoelectric thin films on elastic substrate

Frictionless normal indentation problem of rigid flat-ended cylindrical, conical and spherical indenters on piezoelectric film, which is either in frictionless contact with or perfectly bonded to an elastic half-space (substrate), is investigated. Both conducting and insulating indenters are considered. With Hankel transform, the general solutions of the homogeneous governing equations for the piezoelectric layer and the elastic half-space are presented. Using the boundary conditions for a vertical point force or a point electric charge, and the boundary conditions on the film/substrate interface, the Green’s functions can be obtained by solving sets of simultaneous linear algebraic equations. The solution of the indentation problem is obtained by integrating these Green’s functions over the contact area with unknown surface tractions or electric charge distribution, which will be determined from the boundary conditions on the contact surface between the indenter and the film. The solution is expressed in terms of dual integral equations that are converted to a Fredholm integral equation of the second kind and solved numerically. Numerical examples are also presented. The comparison between two film/substrate bonding conditions is made. It shows that the indentation rigidity of the film/substrate system is lower when the film is in frictionless contact with the substrate. The effects of the Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio of the elastic substrate, indenter electrical condition and indenter prescribed electric potential on the indentation responses are presented.     

Exterior 3D lamb problem: Harmonic load distributed over a surface

The solutions of the exterior Lamb problem with a distributed harmonic surface load acting on the boundary of an elastic half-space are studied. A load normal to the surface and distributed over the surface as the Poisson kernel is considered. The solution is constructed with the use of integral transforms and the finite-element method.     

On the stability of a plate under longitudinal compression on a two-layer half-space with lower layer prestressed by gravity forces

In the plane (plane strain) and axially symmetric statements, we study the problem of stability, under the action of longitudinal compressing forces, of an infinite elastic plate in two-sided contact with an elastic half-space. The upper layer of finite depth is described by the usual equations of linear theory of elasticity; the lower layer, which is geometrically nonlinear, incompressible, and infinite in depth, is prestressed by gravity forces. The total adhesion between the layer of finite depth and the lower half-space is realized. It is also assumed that the same adhesion takes place between the upper layer of the half-space and the plate with the contact tangential stresses taken into account.The results can be used to calculate the working capacity of coated bodies and layered composites and in problems of geophysics.The problem of stability of an infinite elastic plate under longitudinal compression under conditions of two-sided contact with an elastic base was studied earlier in the monograph [1] (Fuss-Winkler base) and in [2–4].     

SECOND ORDER EFFECTS IN AN ELASTIC HALF－SPACE ACTED UPON BY A NON－UNIFORM NORMAL LOAD

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Semi-infinite medium with a cylindrical inclusion twisted by an annular die

The problem considered is that of torsion of an elastic half-space consisting of two materials which are separated by a cylindrical surface. It is assumed that there is perfect bonding at the common cylindrical surface. The torque is applied to the half-space through an annular rigid disc which is bonded to both materials. By use of integral transforms and the theory of dual integral equations the problem is reduced to that of solving a pair of simultaneous Fredholm integral equations of the second kind. These simultaneous integral equations are solved numerically. The numerical results obtained are exhibited graphically.Research for this paper was partially supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada through NSERC Grant No. A4177.