Solution of the elastic boundary value problems for a layer with tunnel stress raisers

A novel procedure for solving three-dimensional problems for elastic layer weakened by through-thickness tunnel cracks has been developed and is presented in this paper. This procedure reduces the given boundary value problem to an infinite system of one-dimensional singular integral equations and is based on a system of homogeneous solutions for a layer. Integral representations of single- and double-layer potentials are used for metaharmonic and harmonic functions entering in the singular integral equations. These representations provide a continuous extendibility of the stress vector while allowing a jump in the displacement vector in the transition through the cut.Expanding the potential and biharmonic solutions in the Fourier series over the thickness coordinate yields the integral representations of the displacement vector and stress tensor. The problem of reducing a denumerable set of the integral equations of the given boundary value problem to one-to-one correspondence with the set of unknown densities appearing in the Fourier’s coefficient representations has been settled efficiently. Numerical investigations show a rapid convergence of the proposed reduction procedure as applied to the solution of the infinite system of one-dimensional integral equations. Numerical examples illustrate the proposed method and demonstrate its advantages.     

Singular solutions and Green's method in micropolar theory of elasticity

The matrices of fundamental solutions are constructed for a concentrated force as well as a concentrated couple varying harmonically in time and acting in an unbounded micropolar elastic continuum. These solutions are then used to obtain solutions for some other loading singularities. Integral representations, for the displacement and the rotation vectors are obtained by making use of the basic singular solutions. The formal solutions to two fundamental boundary value problems are expressed in terms of integrals which include given surface and body data and Green's functions.     

Fundamental solutions to contact problems of a magneto-electro-elastic half-space indented by a semi-infinite punch

This paper presents the fundamental contact solutions of a magneto-electro-elastic half-space indented by a smooth and rigid half-infinite punch. The material is assumed to be transversely isotropic with the symmetric axis perpendicular to the surface of the half-space. Based on the general solutions, the generalized method of potential theory is adopted to solve the boundary value problems. The involved potentials are properly assumed and the corresponding boundary integral equations are solved by using the results in literature. Complete and exact fundamental solutions are derived case by case, in terms of elementary functions for the first time. The obtained solutions are of significance to boundary element analysis, and an important role in determining the physical properties of materials by indentation technique can be expected to play.     

The use of displacement potentials in second order elasticity

This paper is concerned with the use of a representation in terms of displacement potentials in second order elasticity for equilibrium problems of homogeneous and isotropic materials. After justifying the adoption of an existing representation for linear elasticity for the purpose at hand, appropriate representations for solutions of second order elasticity problems in terms of displacement potentials (for both compressible and incompressible materials) are discussed. The use of the representations in obtaining complete solutions for equilibrium boundary-value problems is then illustrated by application to two examples of plane strain problems of compressible materials.     

On the steady vibrations of elastic materials with voids

This paper is concerned with the linear elastodynamics of homogeneous and isotropic materials with voids. First, the singular solutions corresponding to concentrated forces in the case of steady vibrations are established. Then, representations of Somigliana type for the displacement field and the change in the volume fraction field are presented. Radiation conditions of Sommerfeld type are derived. The potentials of single layer and double layer are used to reduce the boundary value problems to singular integral equations for which Fredholm's basic theorems are valid. Existence and uniqueness results for exterior problems are established.     

Couple stress theory for solids

By relying on the definition of admissible boundary conditions, the principle of virtual work and some kinematical considerations, we establish the skew-symmetric character of the couple-stress tensor in size-dependent continuum representations of matter. This fundamental result, which is independent of the material behavior, resolves all difficulties in developing a consistent couple stress theory. We then develop the corresponding size-dependent theory of small deformations in elastic bodies, including the energy and constitutive relations, displacement formulations, the uniqueness theorem for the corresponding boundary value problem and the reciprocal theorem for linear elasticity theory. Next, we consider the more restrictive case of isotropic materials and present general solutions for two-dimensional problems based on stress functions and for problems of anti-plane deformation. Finally, we examine several boundary value problems within this consistent size-dependent theory of elasticity.     

Viscoelastic problem for piecewise homogeneous piezoelectric plates

The electromagnetoviscoelastic problem is solved for piecewise-homogeneous plates. The problem is reduced to solving a sequence of electromagnetoelastic problems with complex potentials. General representations of approximation functions for multiply connected domains and boundary conditions for their determination are given. An analytical solution of the problem for a plate with one inclusion and an approximate solution for a plate with a finite number of inclusions are obtained. The change in the electromagnetoelastic state is investigated numerically as a function of time, the properties of the plate and inclusion materials, and the distance between the inclusions.     

On the steady vibrations problem in linear theory of micropolar solid–fluid mixture

In this paper we study the steady vibrations problem in linear theory of isothermal micropolar solid–fluid mixture. With the help of fundamental solution we establish representations of Somigliana type. Then, using the potentials of single layer and double layer, we reduce the boundary value problems to singular integral equations for which the Fredholm’s theorems are valid. Existence and uniqueness results for interior and exterior problems are presented.     

变边界粘弹性轴对称问题的复变函数法

对边界几何形状、位置随时间变化的变边界结构,给出了用复变函数求解粘弹问题的解析方法。文中用拉普拉斯变换结合平面弹性复变方法,对内外边界变化时粘弹性轴对称问题进行求解。引入两个与时间、空间相关的解析函数,给出了变边界情况下应力、位移以及边界条件与解析函数的关系。当解析函数形式部分确定,则可用边界条件求解其中与时间相关的待定函数。求解待定函数的方程一般情况下为一系列积分方程,特殊情况可求得解析解。对轴对称问题中应力边值问题、位移边值问题以及混合边值问题,分别利用边界条件求得相关系数,从而得到了应力与位移的解析表达。当取Boltzmann粘弹模型时,进行不同边值问题的分析。分析显示,应力、位移的形态与大小均与边界变化过程相关,与固定边界粘弹性问题有较大不同。本文解答可用于粘弹性轴对称问题内外边界任意变化及各种边值问题的力学分析。此外,该法可进一步进行荷载非对称、复杂孔型变边界问题的求解。     

Analytical solutions of dynamic mode I crack under the conditions of displacement boundary

By the approaches of the theory of complex variable functions, the problems of dynamic mode I crack under the condition of displacement boundary are investigated. For this kind of dynamic crack extension problems with arbitrary index of self-similarity, the universal representations of analytical solutions are facilely deduced by the methods of self-similar functions. Analytical solutions of the stresses, displacements and stress intensity factors are readily acquired using the methods of self-similar functions. The problems studied can be very easily translated into Riemann–Hilbert problems and their closed solutions are gained rather straightforward in terms of this technique. According to corresponding material properties, the mutative rule of stress intensity factor was illustrated very well. Using those solutions and superposition theorem, the solutions of arbitrarily complex problems can be attained.     

Periodic and “slightly” periodic boundary value problems in elastostatics on bodies bounded in all but one direction

General properties of solutions to elastostatic boundary value problems in which some or all of the functions involved are periodic are studied with particular attention given to problems on bodies unbounded in one direction only. It is shown that, even though the displacement corresponding to a periodic strain may, in a very nontrivial sense, be nonperiodic, it does satisfy a semiperiodicity condition. In addition, a theorem of work and energy is derived for periodic strain states on bodies unbounded in only one direction. This formulation of the theorem of work and energy includes extra terms arising from the possible semiperiodicity of the displacement but only explicitly involves one component of the mean stress. This leads to a discussion of the uniqueness of periodic strain solutions to various boundary value problems. Conditions insuring uniqueness are obtained with the necessity of these conditions demonstrated by counter-examples. The degree to which uniqueness can fail is also studied and is shown to be limited.The next portion of the paper discusses the question of whether periodic boundary value problems must have, in some sense, periodic solutions. This leads naturally to the question of the uniqueness of solutions to boundary value problems which, in themselves, are not necessarily periodic but whose corresponding null boundary value problem is periodic. Positive results to both questions are obtained for several fairly broad classes of problems. Counter-examples are then cited to show the necessity of many of the assumptions used in deriving these results.     

Exact solutions of solid-liquid phase-change heat transfer when subjected to convective boundary conditions

A closed-form expression is presented to find the location of solid-liquid interface motion in convection-dominated solidification and melting problems. In this regard, the solutions are expressed in terms of the generalized representations of error functions,E (u, v) andF (u, v), which are useful to heat-conduction problems with convective-type boundary conditions. It is demonstrated that for constant surface temperature, the interface solution reduces to the classical Neumann solution.     

Corner Singularities and Regularity of Weak Solutions for the Two-Dimensional Lamé Equations on Domains with Angular Corners

This paper is concerned with corner singularities of weak solutions of boundary value problems in the theory of plane linearized elasticity. The presence of angular corner points or points at which the type of boundary conditions changes yields generally local singularities in the solution. This singular behavior in the vicinity of such points can be described with the help of asymptotic singular representations for the solution, which essentially depend on the zeros of certain transcendental functions. These transcendental functions will be derived and analyzed for all ten possible combinations of boundary conditions, generated by the four basic ones, prescribing in the tangential and normal direction of the boundary, respectively, either the displacement or the tractions. The regularity of the corresponding weak solutions will be investigated. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Variational approach to non-linear boundary value problems for elasto-plastic incompressible bending plate

Non-linear boundary value problems for inelastic isotropic homogeneous incompressible bending plate, within the range of J₂-deformation theory, are considered. An existence of the weak solution of the non-linear problem with clamped boundary condition is obtained in H²(Ω) by using monotone operator theory and Browder-Minty theorem. For linearization of the non-linear problem a monotone iteration scheme is constructed. It is shown that the sequence of potentials obtained from the sequence of approximate solutions (i.e. iterations), is a monotone decreasing one. Convergence of the iteration process in H²-norm is proved by using the convexity argument. Numerical solutions, based on finite-difference scheme, are given for linear bending problems with rigid clamped as well as simply supported boundary conditions. Further numerical examples are presented to illustrate the convergence of approximate solutions and monotonicity of the potentials as applied to the non-linear problems.     

Singular integral equations in elastic dielectrics

Galerkin representations for the displacement vector, polarization vector and the potential field are obtained by elementary matrix inversions of the equations of equilibrium. Matrices of fundamental solutions of an infinite elastic dielectric continuum subjected to a concentrated body force, an electric force, and a charge density, are constructed. Theorems are proved on the discontinuity of double layer potentials and R, M, M operators of single layer potentials. By means of these theorems, the solution of the two basic boundary value problems has been reduced to the solution of a system of seven singular integral equations.     

Explicit solutions of the scattering problems involving vertical flexible porous structures

Complete analytical solution for the normally incident water wave scattering by a porous flexible vertical elastic plate or tensioned membrane is found. The physical problem in a half-plane is reduced to a couple of equivalent quarter-plane problems by allowing incident waves from either direction of the structure. In the same way, quarter-plane boundary value problems are posed for solid wave potentials that are solutions of the scattering problem involving a rigid structure of the same geometric configuration. Then, two novel integral relations are introduced to establish a link between the required solution wave potentials and few resolvable solid wave potentials. Explicit expressions for the scattering quantities such as the reflection and the transmission coefficients are obtained. Also, the deflection of the flexible vertical structure and the solution potentials are determined analytically. Numerical results for the explicitly derived scattering quantities and structure deflections are presented.     

A boundary-field equation method for a nonlinear exterior elasticity problem in the plane

This paper presents a new method for solving a nonlinear exterior boundary value problem arising in two-dimensional elasto-plasticity. The procedure is based on the introduction of a sufficiently large circle that divides the exterior domain into a bounded region and an unbounded one. This allows us to consider the Dirichlet-Neumann mapping on the circle, which provides an explicit formula for the stress in terms of the displacement by using an appropriate infinite Fourier series. In this way we can reduce the original problem to an equivalent nonlinear boundary value problem on the bounded domain with a natural boundary condition on the circle. Hence, the resulting weak formulation includes boundary and field terms, which yields the so called boundary-field equation method. Next, we employ the finite Fourier series to obtain a sequence of approximating nonlinear problems from which the actual Galerkin schemes are derived. Finally, we apply some tools from monotone operators to prove existence, uniqueness and approximation results, including Cea type error estimates for the corresponding discrete solutions.     

Representations of elastic fields of circular dislocation and disclination loops in terms of spherical harmonics and their application to various problems of the theory of defects

Elastic fields of circular dislocation and disclination loops are represented in explicit form in terms of spherical harmonics, i.e. via series with Legendre and associated Legendre polynomials. Representations are obtained by expanding Lipschitz-Hankel integrals with two Bessel functions into Legendre series. Found representations are then applied to the solutions of elasticity boundary-value problems of the theory of defects and to the calculation of elastic fields of segmented spherical inclusions. In the framework of virtual circular dislocation–disclination loops technique, a general scheme to solving axisymmetric elasticity problems with boundary conditions specified on a sphere is given. New solutions for elastic fields of a twist disclination loop in a spherical particle and near a spherical pore are demonstrated. The easy and straightforward way for calculations of elastic fields of segmented spherical inclusion with uniaxial eigenstrain is shown.     

Static equilibrium of a thermoelastic half-plane: Green’s functions and solutions in integrals

This article presents in a closed form new influence functions of a unit point heat source on the displacements for three boundary value problems of thermoelasticity for a half-plane. We also obtain the corresponding new integral formulas of Green’s and Poisson’s types that directly determine the thermoelastic displacements and stresses in the form of integrals of the products of specified internal heat sources or prescribed boundary temperature and constructed already thermoelastic influence functions (kernels). All these results are presented in terms of elementary functions in the form of three theorems. Based on these theorems and on derived early by author the general Green-type integral formula, we obtain in elementary functions new solutions to two particular boundary value problems of thermoelasticity for half-plane. The graphical presentation of the temperature and thermal stresses of one concrete boundary value problems of thermoelasticity for half-plane also is included. The proposed method of constructing thermoelastic Green’s functions and integral formulas is applicable not only for a half-plane, but also for many other two- and three-dimensional canonical domains of different orthogonal coordinate systems.