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We consider a multiphysics problem of equilibrium for a two-dimensional elastic body containing a thin rigid and thin elastic inclusions. The inclusions delaminate from the elastic matrix, forming a crack; therefore, the problem is posed in a nonsmooth domain with a cut. The mathematical model of the delaminated thin rigid inclusion was developed on the assumption that the function of rigid inclusion displacement has a prescribed structure. The elastic inclusion is modeled in the framework of theory of Timoshenko beam. The problem statement is presented both in a form of a variational inequality and in the form of a boundary value problem including the junction conditions in a common point of inclusions. The boundary condition on the crack faces has a form of inequality and as a result, the problem is non-linear. As a consequence, the construction of an algorithm for the numerical solution of the problem requires the use of additional analytical methods. The methods of domain decomposition, the method of Lagrange multipliers, and the finite element method are used. An algorithm for the numerical solution of the problem is constructed, and a computational example is provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Under study are the equilibrium problems for a two-dimensional viscoelastic body with delaminated thin inclusions in the cases of elastic and rigid inclusions. Both variational and differential formulations of the problems with nonlinear boundary conditions are presented; their unique solvability is substantiated. For the case of a thin elastic inclusion modelled as a Bernoulli-Euler beam, we consider the passage to the limit as the rigidity parameter of the inclusion tends to infinity. In the limit it is the problem about a thin rigid inclusion. Relationship is established between the problems about thin rigid inclusions and the previously considered problems about volume rigid inclusions. The corresponding passage to the limit is justified in the case of inclusions without delamination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the paper, an equilibrium problem for an elastic body with a thin elastic and a volume rigid inclusion is analyzed. It is assumed that the thin inclusion conjugates with the rigid inclusion at a given point. Moreover, a delamination of the thin inclusion is assumed. Inequality type boundary conditions are considered at the crack faces to prevent a mutual penetration between the faces. A passage to the limit is justified as the rigidity parameter of the thin inclusion goes to infinity. The main goal of the paper is to analyze an optimal control problem with a cost functional characterizing a deviation of the displacement field from a given function. A rigidity parameter of the thin inclusion serves as a control function. An existence theorem to this problem is proved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper concerns an equilibrium problem for a two-dimensional elastic body with a thin Timoshenko elastic inclusion and a thin rigid inclusion. It is assumed that the inclusions have a joint point and we analyze a junction problem for these inclusions. The existence of solutions is proved and the different equivalent formulations of the problem are discussed. In particular, the junction conditions at the joint point are found. A delamination of the elastic inclusion is also assumed. In this case, the inequality-type boundary conditions are imposed at the crack faces to prevent a mutual penetration between the crack faces. We investigate the convergence to infinity and zero of a rigidity parameter of the elastic inclusion. It is proved that in the limit, we obtain a rigid inclusion and a zero rigidity inclusion (a crack). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper is concerned with an identification of a rigidity parameter for thin inclusions located inside elastic bodies. It is assumed that inclusions cross an external boundary of the elastic body. In addition to this, a delamination of the inclusions is assumed thus providing a crack between inclusions and the elastic body. To exclude a mutual penetration between crack faces, inequality-type boundary conditions are imposed. We consider elastic inclusions as well as rigid and rigid-elastic inclusions. To find a solution of the problem formulated, we solve an optimal control problem. A cost functional characterizes a displacement of the external part of the inclusion, and a rigidity parameter serves as a control function. We prove a solution existence of the problems formulated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the paper, we consider an equilibrium problem for a 2D elastic body with thin Euler-Bernoulli and Timoshenko elastic inclusions. It is assumed that inclusions have a joint point, and we analyze a junction problem for these inclusions. Existence of solutions is proved, and different equivalent formulations of the problem are discussed. In particular, junction conditions at the joint point are found. A delamination of the elastic inclusion is also assumed. In this case, inequality type boundary conditions are imposed at the crack faces to prevent a mutual penetration between crack faces. We investigate a convergence to infinity and to zero of a rigidity parameter of the elastic inclusions. Limit problems are analyzed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An equilibrium problem for an elastic body is considered. It is assumed that the body has a thin elastic inclusion and a thin rigid inclusion. We analyze a junction problem assuming that the inclusions have a joint point. Different equivalent problem formulations are discussed, and existence of solutions is proved. A set of junction conditions is found. We investigate a convergence to infinity and to zero of a rigidity parameter of the elastic inclusion. A delamination of the elastic inclusion is also investigated. In this case, inequality-type boundary conditions are imposed at the crack faces to prevent a mutual penetration between crack faces. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]