The periodic contact problem of the plane theory of elasticity. Taking friction,wear and adhesion into account

A solution of the plane problem of the contact interaction of a periodic system of convex punches with an elastic half-plane is given for two forms of boundary conditions: 1) sliding of the punches when there is friction and wear, and 2) the indentation of the punches when there is adhesion. The problem is reduced to a canonical singular integral equation on the arc of a circle in the complex plane. The solution of this equation is expressed in terms of simple algebraic functions of a complex variable, which considerably simplifies its analysis. Asymptotic expressions are obtained for the solution of the problem in the case when the size of the contact area is small compared with the distance between the punches.     

Dynamical problems of the theory of elasticity for solids with double porosity

In this paper the dynamical theory of elasticity for solids with double porosity is presented. The single-layer and double-layer potentials are constructed and basic properties are established. The uniqueness theorems of the internal and external boundary value problems (BVPs) of steady vibrations are proved. The existence theorems of classical solution of the external BVPs by means of the boundary integral method and the theory of multidimensional singular integral equations are proved. (© 2010 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Sensitivity functionals in contact problems of elasticity theory

The sensitivity functional constructed for the variational elasticity problem with given friction is proved to be lower semicontinuous. An analysis based on this property is conducted for a duality scheme with the modified Lagrangian functional.     

Contact problems with friction for hemitropic solids: boundary variational inequality approach

We study the interior and exterior contact problems for hemitropic elastic solids. We treat the cases when the friction effects, described by Tresca friction (given friction model), are taken into consideration either on some part of the boundary of the body or on the whole boundary. We equivalently reduce these problems to a boundary variational inequality with the help of the Steklov–Poincaré type operator. Based on our boundary variational inequality approach we prove existence and uniqueness theorems for weak solutions. We prove that the solutions continuously depend on the data of the original problem and on the friction coefficient. For the interior problem, necessary and sufficient conditions of solvability are established when friction is taken into consideration on the whole boundary.     

Contact problem of a rigid indentor in second order elasticity theory

Summary A solution to the contact problem of a rigid indentor in an elastic half space is derived by employing the theory of second order elasticity. The formulae for the distribution of pressure under the punch, shape of the deformed surface, total load on the punch and the depth of penetration are given in the general terms. The results are illustrated by considering the indentation of the half space by a rigid sphere. Amongst other results it is found that for a compressible material the depth of penetration is larger and the total load is smaller as compared to their values in classical elasticity; for an incompressible material the effects observed are exactly reversed to those of the above.

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Résumé La solution du problème de contact d'un corps rigide arrondi s'appuyant sur un demi-espace élastique est dérivée en employant la théorie de l'élasticité du second ordre. Les formules pour la distribution de la pression sous le poinçon pour la configuration de la surface déformée, pour la charge totale sur le poincon et pour la profondeur de pénétration sont données en termes généraux. Les résultats sont illustrés en considérant la cavité due à la pénétration d'une sphère rigide dans le demi-espace. Parmi d'autres resultats on trouve que pour une matière compressible, la profondeur de penetration est plus grande et que la charge totale est plus petite par rapport aux valeurs obtenues à l'aide de la theorie classique de l'elasticite; par une matière incompressible les effets observés sont exactement inverses.

     

Resultant forces and moments in mixed-mixed problems of the theory of elasticity

A problem is called mixed-mixed, when both normal and tangential displacements are prescribed on a part of the boundary, while the normal and tangential stresses are prescribed at the rest of the boundary. Exact closed form expressions have been derived for the resultant normal and tangential forces, tilting moment and torque, directly through the prescribed displacements, thus eliminating the need for determination of stresses. The problem solved treats a transversely isotropic elastic half-space, with arbitrary normal and tangential displacements prescribed inside a circle, and the rest of the boundary being stress-free. The interaction between an arbitrary force inside the half-space and a bonded punch is considered as an example. No similar result has ever been reported, even in the case of isotropy.     

Homogenization of problems of elasticity theory on composite structures with thin armoring

The paper considers the problems of elasticity theory on a flat slab armored by a periodic thin mesh or in a three-dimensional body armored by a periodic thin box structure. The composite medium depends on two small mutually related geometric parameters; one of them controls the periodicity cell and the other controls the thickness of the armoring structure. It is proved that the homogenization of the indicated problems is classical. In doing so, one applies V. V. Zhikov’s approach (“Zhikov measure approach”) together with the two-scale convergence method. Preliminarily, the paper studies the peculiarities of the two-scale convergence with the variable composite measure and also the Sobolev spaces of elasticity theory with variable composite measure. The obtained compactness principle (an analog of the Rellich theorem) in these spaces made it possible to prove the Hausdor. convergence of the spectrum of the problem studied. __________ Translated from Sovremennaya Matematika i Ee Prilozheniya (Contemporary Mathematics and Its Applications), Vol. 24, Dynamical Systems and Optimization, 2005.     

Concerning existence theorems for some problems of elasticity theory

We prove an existence theorem for the statistical elasticity theory equation for a homogeneous incompressible medium and its extension to the second and third boundary value problem case. We demonstrate, in the case of the first, second, and third problems that, as the solution of the elasticity theory equation with Lamé constants and converges to the solutions of the respective equations for incompressible material. An existence theorem in the rectangle is demonstrated for the third boundary value problem inw _q ² .Translated from Matematicheskie Zametki, Vol. 17, No. 4, pp. 599–609, April, 1975.     

Boundary-value problems of the asymmetric theory of elasticity for thin plates

Boundary-value problems of the three-dimensional asymmetric micropolar, moment theory of elasticity with free rotation are considered for thin plates. It is assumed that the total stress-strain state is the sum of the internal stress-strain state and the boundary layers, which are determined in an approximation using asymptotic analysis. Three different asymptotic forms are constructed for the three-dimensional boundary-value problem posed, depending on the values of dimensionless physical constants of the plate material. The initial approximation for the first asymptotic form leads to a theory of micropolar plates with free rotation, the initial approximation for the second asymptotic form leads to a theory of micropolar plates with constrained rotation, and the initial approximation for the third asymptotic form leads to a theory of micropolar plates with “small shear stiffness.” The corresponding micropolar boundary layers are constructed and studied. The regions of applicability of each of the theories of micropolar plates constructed are indicated.     

3‐D Contact problems for elastic wedges with Coulomb friction

3‐D quasi‐static contact problems for elastic wedges with Coulomb friction are reduced to integral equations and integral inequalities with unknown contact normal pressures. To obtain these equations and inequalities, Green's functions for the wedges, where one face of the wedges is either stress‐free or fixed, are needed. Using Fourier and Kontorovich–Lebedev integral transformations, all the stresses and displacements in the wedges can be constructed in terms of solutions of Fredholm integral equations of the second kind on the semiaxis. The Green's functions can be calculated as uniformly convergent power series in (1‐2ν), where νis Poisson's ratio. An exponential decay of the kernels and right‐hand sides of the Fredholm integral equations provides the applicability of the collocation method for simple and fast calculation of the Green's functions. For a half‐space, which is a special case of an elastic wedge, the kernels degenerate and the functions reduce to the well‐known Boussinesq and Cerruti solutions. Analysing the contact problems reveals that the Green's functions govern the kernels of the above mentioned integral equations and inequalities. Under the assumption that the punch has a smooth shape, the contact pressure is zero on the boundary of the unknown contact zone. Solving the contact problems with the help of the Galanov–Newton method, the normal contact pressure, the contact zone and the normal displacement around the contact zone can be determined simultaneously. In view of the numerical results, the influence of the friction forces on the punch force and the punch settlement is discussed. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

On the solution of problems of elasticity theory using the perturbation method

We discuss methods of choosing the perturbation based on physical or geometric properties of the bodies being studied. We propose new types of perturbations that significantly simplify the solution of problems of the theory of elasticity. Bibliography: 3 titles. Translated fromTeoreticheskaya i Prikladnaya Mekhanika, No. 26, 1996, pp. 147–151     

Solution of the fundamental problems of the theory of elasticity for a half-plane with holes and cracks

We obtain the general solution of the fundamental problems of the theory of elasticity for an isotropic half-plane with a finite number of arbitrarily situated elliptic holes whose boundaries may intersect or form rectilinear cuts or boundaries of curvilinear holes. On the rectilinear boundary the first problem and the second or mixed problem of the theory of elasticity are defined. We use general expressions obtained previously by the author for the complex potentials generated by solving the problem of linear coupling for cuts in a multiconnected region, conformal mappings, and the method of least squares. The problem is reduced to solving a system of linear algebraic equations. The results of numerical experiments are given for a half-plane with a crack in the case of the first fundamental problem and the action of various loads. Two figures, two tables. Bibliography: 4 titles. Translated fromTeoreticheskaya i Prikladnaya Mekhanika, No. 28, 1998, pp. 157–171.     

Solution of problems of the theory of elasticity for a half-space with planar boundary cracks

We propose a method of solving three-dimensional problems of the theory of elasticity for a half-space containing planar boundary cracks. The problem is reduced to a system of integro-differential equations for determining the functions that characterize the opening of the crack during deformation of the halfspace. The kernels of the equations, besides having poles, also have a fixed singularity at the points of intersection of the surface of the crack with the boundary of the half-space. The equations obtained are solved numerically for the case of cracks that are part of a circular region. Translated fromMatematicheskie Metody i Fiziko-Mekhanicheskie Polya, No. 37, 1994, pp. 58–63.     

Shape optimization in contact problems of the theory of elasticity with incomplete external loading data

The contact interaction without friction of an absolutely rigid punch with an elastic half-space is considered. The external loads on the elastic medium are not fixed in advance, but a set containing all the admissible forms of applied forces is assumed to be specified. Using a guaranteed (minimax) approach, problems of optimizing the shape of the punch from the condition that its mass is a minimum are formulated. Inequality-type constraints, imposed on the total force and moments applied to the punch from the elastic-medium side, are assumed. Using Betti's reciprocal theorem and calculating the “worst” case for different types of constraints, the corresponding forces are determined and the optimum shape of the punch is obtained in analytical form.     

Functions of a complex variable in problems in the theory of elasticity with mass forces

The general equations of the theory of elasticity are reduced to an inhomogeneous fourth-order equation assuming that there is a linear dependence of the third component of the displacement vector on the third coordinate and that a mass force potential exists. The solution of this equation is presented, in particular, using two complex Kolosov–Muskhelishvili potentials. A third complex potential is introduced in addition to these. Using the three complex potentials, expressions are obtained for the components of the displacement vector and the stress and strain tensors that take account of mass forces. The application of the three potentials is analysed in problems in the theory of elasticity, and analytical solutions of several plane strain problems are presented.     

Optimal adaptive preconditioners in static problems of the linear theory of elasticity

For a static problem of the linear theory of elasticity in dual statements, we construct and justify optimal adaptive two- and three-layer iterative methods with sharp estimates for the convergence rate.