General theorems and fundamental solutions in the dynamical theory of mixtures

This paper is concerned with the dynamic theory of a binary mixture consisting of a gas and an elastic solid. First, we derive general theorems (reciprocal theorem, uniqueness theorem, minimum principle). The, we establish a Galerkin representation and the fundamental solutions in the case of steady vibrations.Work performed under the auspices of G.N.F.M. of the Italian Research Council (C.N.R.), with the grant 60% M.U.R.S.T. (ITALY).