Group foliation of the Lamé equations of the classical dynamical theory of elasticity

We perform the group foliation of the system of Lamé equations of the classical dynamical theory of elasticity for an infinite subgroup contained in a normal divisor of the main group. The resolving system of this foliation includes the following two classical systems of mathematical physics: the system of equations of vortex-free acoustics and the system of Maxwell equations, which allows one to use wider groups to obtain exact solutions of the Lamé equations. We obtain a first-order conformal-invariant system, which describes shear waves in a three-dimensional elastic medium. We also give examples of partially invariant solutions.     

Finite element simulations of dynamics of multivariant martensitic phase transitions based on Ginzburg–Landau theory

A finite element approach is suggested for the modeling of multivariant stress-induced martensitic phase transitions (PTs) in elastic materials at the nanoscale for the 2-D and 3-D cases, for quasi-static and dynamic formulations. The approach is based on the phase-field theory, which includes the Ginzburg–Landau equations with an advanced thermodynamic potential that captures the main features of macroscopic stress–strain curves. The model consists of a coupled system of the Ginzburg–Landau equations and the static or dynamic elasticity equations, and it describes evolution of distributions of austenite and different martensitic variants in terms of corresponding order parameters. The suggested explicit finite element algorithm allows decoupling of the Ginzburg–Landau and elasticity equations for small time increments. Based on the developed phase-field approach, the simulation of the microstructure evolution for cubic-tetragonal martensitic PT in a NiAl alloy is presented for quasi-statics (i.e., without inertial forces) and dynamic formulations in the 2-D and 3-D cases. The numerical results show the significant influence of inertial effects on microstructure evolution in single- and polycrystalline samples, even for the traditional problem of relaxation of initial perturbations to stationary microstructure.     

Description of liquid–gas phase transition in the frame of continuum mechanics

A new method of describing the liquid–gas phase transition is presented. It is assumed that the phase transition is characterized by a significant change of the particle density distribution as a result of energy supply at the boiling point that leads to structural changes but not to heating. Structural changes are described by an additional state characteristics of the system—the distribution density of the particles which is presented by an independent balance equation. The mathematical treatment is based on a special form of the internal energy and a source term in the particle balance equation. The presented method allows to model continua which have different specific heat capacities in liquid and in gas state.     

A one-dimensional theory of wave-propagation in elastic rods based on the „method of internal constraints“

Conclusions The results obtained in this paper in the particular case of lateral vibrations of bars show an encouraging agreement between the values ofc/c ₀ andc _g/c₀ given by the approximate theory based on the assumption of internal constraints and the exact theory derived from the use of the equations of the Mathematical Theory of Elasticity.This approximate theory which will be referred to as the Theory of Internal Constraints is in the dynamic case completely contained in the constraint equation (1) and in the application ofHamiltons Principle. Accordingly the concept of Shear Coefficient is not used. In the general case of wave propagation in elastic straight rods this theory unifies a number of separate engineering treatments of the problem. Moreover, the same theory can be applied to the study of vibrations of curved bars taking into account the effects of shear and of rotatory inertia as has been shown in a previous paper.The mathematical simplicity of the theory and its degree of accuracy justify its use in dealing with engineering problems in vibrations of curved or straight bars for which more exact theories cannot be used because of their mathematical complexities.The author wants to express his best thanks to Mr.E. C. Zachmanoglou, student in the Department of Aeronautical Engineering, and to Mr.R. V. Milligan, graduate student in the Department of Mechanics, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the valuable help and assistance given to him in the preparation of the numerical tables and graphs which are presented in this paper.The material presented in this paper is based on an investigation which is being conducted under the sponsorship of the Office of Naval Research, Department of the U. S. Navy, Washington, D. C.; and is presented with the permission of the Office of Naval Research.     

Coexisting solutions and their chaotic neighborhood in the dynamical systems of nonlinear optics

Coexisting periodic solutions of a dynamical system describing nonlinear optical processes of the second-order are studied. The analytical results concern both the simplified autonomous model and the extended nonautonomous model, including the pump and damping mechanism. The neighborhood of periodic solutions is studied numerically, mainly in phase portraits. As a result of disturbance, for example detuning, the periodic solutions are shown to escape to other states, periodic, quasiperiodic, or chaotic. The chaotic behavior is indicated by the Lyapunov exponents. We also investigate selected aspects of synchronization (unidirectional or mutual) of two identical systems being in two different coexisting states. The effects of quenching the oscillations are shown. The quenching seems very promising for design of some advanced signal processing.     

On the thermodynamics of the Swift–Hohenberg theory

We present the microbalance including the microforces, the first- and second-order microstresses for the Swift–Hohenberg equation concomitantly with their constitutive equations, which are consistent with the free-energy imbalance. We provide an explicit form for the microstress structure for a free-energy functional endowed with second-order spatial derivatives. Additionally, we generalize the Swift–Hohenberg theory via a proper constitutive process. Finally, we present one highly resolved three-dimensional numerical simulation to demonstrate the particular form of the resulting microstresses and their interactions in the evolution of the Swift–Hohenberg equation.     

Determining the elastic equilibrium of a cylindrical shell by Vekua’s theory based on the classical elasticity theory and the theory of binary mixtures

Using the approach based on separation of variables, an analytic solution of the class of boundary value problems of the shallow cylindrical shell theory is constructed by Vekua’s method. The cylindrical shell is assumed to be rectangular in the plan. Conditions of a free support or sliding fixation are given on the sides of the rectangle; the load on the shell being arbitrary. The solution of boundary value problems is constructed using both a classical elastic medium and the theory of binary mixtures. Analysis of the constructed solutions is carried out.     

Lévy noise-induced near-death spikes and phase transitions of a biological neural network

Nonlinear Dynamics - Near-death spikes or near-death surges are a sudden increase in neuron activity in the human brain before neurons end their firings. Just before a person is clinically dead,...     

Some passages to the limit in elasticity theory and “Sapondzhyan’s paradox”

We consider bending of thin plates with polygonal and curvilinear edges and indicate analogies and differences between the boundary conditions and boundary value problems arising in these two cases if the polygon is inscribed in the curvilinear contour and the number k of vertices of the polygon tends to infinity.We believe that the so-called Sapondzhyan paradox that arises when solving the boundary value problems for supported plates with a curvilinear contour and a k-gonal contour inscribed in it as k → ∞ can be called a paradox only by misunderstanding. Sapondzhyan’s paradox was studied in several papers briefly surveyed in the monograph [1]. Apparently, the interpretation of “paradoxes” and the results proposed in the present paper are published for the first time.Sapondzhyan’s paradox can be generalized to the case of bending of the so-called sliding-fixed plates (i.e., the generalized shear force and the rotation angle are zero on the plate contour) with a curvilinear contour and a k-gonal contour inscribed in it as k → ∞.In the case of three-dimensional elasticity problems, we present boundary conditions and boundary value problems similar to those listed above and consider the situations resulting in “paradoxes” similar to those arising in plate bending. We give the corresponding explanations and interpretations.     

On a Theory of the Infusion Method of Measuring the “Opening Pressure” in the Urethra

At rest the muscles which control the urethra (urine duct) are contracted and its lumen is practically equal to zero over its entire length. To open the urethra, a mechanical effort (due, for example, to a pressure rise in the bladder) must be applied. Reduced contractile activity of the muscles may be one of the reasons for incontinence (enuresis). A widespread method of estimating the blocking capability of the urethra consists in inserting a catheter with lateral perforations near the end. The catheter enters the bladder and is then removed at a constant velocity while a fluid is constantly pumped (infused) into it by a syringe pump at a steady rate and then flows out through the gap between the catheter and the urethral wall. The pumping pressure is considered to be a local measure of the blocking capability, and its dependence on the location of the catheter is regarded as an important diagnostic characteristic.Below, we will consider the simple, longitudinally homogeneous model system formed by an elastic tube pulled over a catheter segment when the initial stresses in the tube are constant over its length. An incompressible viscous fluid flows out of the perforations and percolates in a thin layer along the catheter. In solving the model problem, we will use the lubricating layer approximation under the assumption of small layer curvature. On the basis of an analysis of the results and a comparison of the model with a practical intraurethral measurement procedure, we discuss, firstly, the relationship between the measured quantities and the real characteristics of the urethra and, secondly, the possible formulation of a more realistic model problem.     

General hoyle–youngdahl and love solutions in the linear inhomogeneous theory of elasticity

The general Hoyle–Youngdahl and Love solutions in the three-dimensional theory of inhomogeneous linear elastic materials are proposed. Following a brief historical outline of various general solutions existing in the classical linear elasticity of homogeneous isotropic media, key steps of the derivation of the Hoyle–Youngdahl and Love solutions are presented. The procedure is then generalized to the case of inhomogeneous elastic materials with elastic constants depending on the z-coordinate. The significance of the solutions and their relevance to modeling of functionally graded materials is discussed in brief     

Occurrence of multiple attractor bifurcations in the two-dimensional piecewise linear normal form map

Multiple attractor bifurcations occurring in piecewise smooth dynamical systems may lead to potentially damaging situations. In order to avoid these in physical systems, it is necessary to know their conditions of occurrence. Using the piecewise-linear 2D normal form, we investigate which types of multiple attractor bifurcations may occur and where in the parameter space they can be expected. For piecewise smooth maps, multiple attractor bifurcations will be expected to occur if the condition we identified for the piecewise-linear 2D normal form are satisfied in the close neighborhood of the border.     

Quantifying the parameter dependent basin of the unsafe regime of asymmetric Lévy-noise-induced critical transitions

In real systems,the unpredictable jump changes of the random environment can induce the critical transitions(CTs)between two non-adjacent states,which are more catastrophic.Taking an asymmetric Lévy-noise-induced tri-stable model with desirable,sub-desirable,and undesirable states as a prototype class of real systems,a prediction of the noise-induced CTs from the desirable state directly to the undesirable one is carried out.We first calculate the region that the current state of the given model is absorbed into the undesirable state based on the escape probability,which is named as the absorbed region.Then,a new concept of the parameter dependent basin of the unsafe regime(PDBUR)under the asymmetric Lévy noise is introduced.It is an efficient tool for approximately quantifying the ranges of the parameters,where the noise-induced CTs from the desirable state directly to the undesirable one may occur.More importantly,it may provide theoretical guidance for us to adopt some measures to avert a noise-induced catastrophic CT.     

Simulation of liquid–vapour phase transitions and multiphase flows by an improved lattice Boltzmann model

An improved lattice Boltzmann (LB) model with a new scheme for the interparticle interaction force term is proposed in this paper. Based on the improved LB model, the equation-free method is implemented for simulating liquid–vapour phase change and multiphase flows. The details of phase separation are presented by numerical simulation results in terms of coexistence curves and spurious currents. Compared with existing models, the proposed model can give more accurate results in a wider temperature range with the spurious currents reduced and less time consumed. Characteristics of phase separation can be quickly and accurately reflected by the proposed method. Then, the contact angle of the solid surface is numerically investigated based on the proposed model. The proposed model is valid for steady flow with near zero velocity; unsteady cases will be investigated in further studies. This work will be helpful for our long-term aim of multi-scale modelling of convective boiling.