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We consider a non-coercive boundary value problem for two elastic Kirchhoff–Love plates connected to each other by a thin junction. The non-coercivity of the problem is due to the Neumann-type conditions imposed at the external boundaries of the plates. A solution existence is proved for suitable given external forces. Passages to limits are justified as a rigidity parameter of the junction tends to infinity and to zero. We prove that the model corresponding to the first limit case describes an equilibrium of elastic plates with a thin rigid junction; the second limit model fits to the equilibrium state of two elastic plates independent of each other. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The dynamical problem of linear thermoelasticity for a body with incorporated thin rectilinear inclusions is studied. It is assumed that the inclusions (i.e. filaments and threads) are parallel to each other and the problem contains a small parameter ϵ>0 , which characterizes the distance between two neighbouring inclusions. Using the two-scale convergence approach, we find the limiting problem as ϵ→0. As a result, we get a well-posed homogenized model of an anisotropic inhomogeneous body with effective characteristics inheriting thermomechanical properties of inclusions. This article is part of the theme issue 'Non-smooth variational problems with applications in mechanics'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article addresses an analysis of the non-coercive boundary value problem describing an equilibrium state of two contacting elastic bodies connected by a thin elastic inclusion. Nonlinear conditions of inequality type are imposed at the joint boundary of the bodies providing a mutual non-penetration. As for conditions at the external boundary, they are Neumann type and imply the non-coercivity of the problem. Assuming that external forces satisfy suitable conditions, a solution existence of the problem analysed is proved. Passages to limits are justified as the rigidity parameters of the inclusion and the elastic body tend to infinity. This article is part of the theme issue 'Non-smooth variational problems with applications in mechanics'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

By using the method of integral Fourier transforms, the method of jump functions, and the method of conjugation of continua of different dimensions, we construct the solution of the basic problem of longitudinal shear of an anisotropic bimaterial containing a system of thin internal ribbon anisotropic inhomogeneities in each half space. By analyzing an example of reducing the problem of longitudinal shear of an anisotropic two-layer structure with thin inhomogeneities to the basic problem, we approve the previously developed method of direct cutting-out. We also investigate the influence of elastic moduli and specific geometric parameters of the problem on the generalized stress intensity factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper concerns an equilibrium problem for an an elastic body with a thin rigid inclusion crossing an external boundary of the body at zero angle. The inclusion is assumed to be exfoliated from the surrounding elastic material that provides an interfacial crack. To avoid nonphysical interpenetration of the opposite crack faces, we impose inequality type constraints. Moreover, boundary conditions at the crack faces depend on a positive parameter describing a cohesion. A solution existence of the problem with different conditions on the external boundary is proved. Passages to the limit are analyzed as the damage parameter tends to infinity and to zero. Finally, an optimal control problem with a suitable cost functional is investigated. In this case, a part of the rigid inclusion is located outside of the elastic body, and a control function is a shape of the inclusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper addresses the mathematical justification of a model describing steady vibrations for a planar thermoelastic body with an incorporated thin inclusion. The body is composed of three parts: two adherents and an adhesive layer between them, and we begin with a general mathematical formulation of a problem. By means of the modern methods of asymptotic analysis, we rigorously investigate the behavior of solutions as the thickness of the adhesive tends to zero. As a result, we construct the model that corresponds to the limit case. It turned out that the adhesive is reduced to the inclusion, which is thin (of zero thickness) and relatively hard (compared to the rigidity of the surrounding body). Furthermore, we supplement the obtained results with numerical experiments demonstrating the consistency of the theoretical conclusions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper addresses analysis of equilibrium state of an elastic body with a thin nonhomogeneous inclusion in a non-coercive case. We assume that a part of the inclusion is located outside the elastic body, and the traction free boundary condition at the external boundary of the elastic body does not provide a coercivity of the problem. The inclusion is delaminated from the surrounding elastic material that implies a presence of the interfacial crack. Constraint boundary conditions at the crack faces describe a mutual nonpenetration and have an inequality type form. We prove a solution existence of the equilibrium problem, analyze a passage to the limit as the rigidity parameter of the inclusion tends to zero, and prove a solution existence of an inverse problem. The inverse problem assumes that along with the displacement field we have to find an elasticity coefficient for the inclusion provided that an additional information is given which can be found from a measurement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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]

In the framework of 2D-elasticity, an equilibrium problem for an inhomogeneous body with a curvilinear inclusion located strictly inside the body is considered. The elastic properties of the inclusion are assumed to depend on a small positive parameter δ characterizing its width and are assumed to be proportional to δ − 1 . Moreover, it is supposed that the inclusion has a curvilinear rough boundary. Relying on the variational formulation of the equilibrium problem, we perform the asymptotic analysis, as δ tends to zero. As a result, a variational model of an elastic body containing a thin curvilinear rod is constructed. Numerical calculations give a relative error between the initial and limit problems depending on δ. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

By the method of direct cutting-out, the problems of longitudinal shear of an orthotropic half space, a layer, and a wedge with thin elastic orthotropic inclusions are reduced to the basic problem of interaction of thin inhomogeneities in the orthotropic space. We establish the conditions of interaction of loaded elastic anisotropic inclusions with the matrix of the body. We study the influence of elastic moduli both of the inclusion and of the body, as well as of the geometric parameters of the problems on the generalized stress intensity factors. The level lines of stresses are plotted in the vicinity of the inclusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the paper, we analyze problems of elasticity tensor identification for an elastic body with incorporated thin elastic and rigid inclusions in a non-coercive case. The inclusions are assumed to be delaminated from the surrounding elastic body, thus forming interfacial cracks. We consider inequality-type boundary conditions at the crack faces with unknown set of a contact to provide a mutual non-penetration between the crack faces. The considered problems are characterized by unknown displacement field and elasticity tensor. A formulation of identification problems includes an additional information, which can be found from a measurement. A solution existence of these problems is proved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper concerns an equilibrium problem for an an elastic body with a thin rigid inclusion crossing an external boundary of the body at zero angle. The inclusion is assumed to be exfoliated from the surrounding elastic material that provides an interfacial crack. To avoid nonphysical interpenetration of the opposite crack faces, we impose inequality type constraints. Moreover, boundary conditions at the crack faces depend on a positive parameter describing a cohesion. A solution existence of the problem with different conditions on the external boundary is proved. Passages to the limit are analyzed as the damage parameter tends to infinity and to zero. Finally, an optimal control problem with a suitable cost functional is investigated. In this case, a part of the rigid inclusion is located outside of the elastic body, and a control function is a shape of the inclusion.

The effect of a functional gradient in the cross-section material (FGM) of a thin ribbon-like interfacial deformable inclusion on the stress–strain state of a piecewise homogeneous linear–elastic matrix under longitudinal shear conditions is considered. Based on the equations of elasticity theory, a mathematical model of such an FGM inclusion is constructed. An analytic–numerical analysis of the stress fields for some typical cases of the continuous functional gradient dependence of the mechanical properties of the inclusion material is performed. It is proposed to apply the constructed solutions to select the functional gradient properties of the inclusion material to optimize the stress–strain state in its vicinity under the given stresses. The derived equations are suitable with minor modifications for the description of micro-, meso- and nanoscale inclusions. Moreover, the conclusions and calculation results are easily transferable to similar problems of thermal conductivity and thermoelasticity with possible frictional heat dissipation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The problem of description of stationary vibrations is studied for a planar thermoelastic body incorporating thin inclusions. This problem contains two small positive parameters δ and ε , which describe the thickness of an individual inclusion and the distance between two neighbouring inclusions, respectively. Relying on the variational formulation of the problem, by means of the modern methods of asymptotic analysis, we investigate the behaviour of solutions as δ and ε tend to zero. As the result, we construct two models corresponding to the limit cases. At first, as δ→0 , by the version of the method of formal asymptotic expansions we derive a limit model in which inclusions are thin (of zero width). Then, from this limit model, as ε→0 , we derive a homogenized model, which describes effective behaviour on the macroscopic scale, i.e. on the scale where there is no need to take into account each individual inclusion. The limiting passage as ε→0 is based on the use of the two-scale convergence theory. This article is part of the theme issue 'Non-smooth variational problems and applications'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the framework of 2D-elasticity, an equilibrium problem for an inhomogeneous body with a curvilinear inclusion located strictly inside the body is considered. The elastic properties of the inclusion are assumed to depend on a small positive parameter δ characterizing its width and are assumed to be proportional to δ−1. Moreover, it is supposed that the inclusion has a curvilinear rough boundary. Relying on the variational formulation of the equilibrium problem, we perform the asymptotic analysis, as δ tends to zero. As a result, a variational model of an elastic body containing a thin curvilinear rod is constructed. Numerical calculations give a relative error between the initial and limit problems depending on δ.

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The paper is concerned with an equilibrium problem for 2D elastic body with a thin elastic Timoshenko inclusion and a thin rigid inclusion. The elastic inclusion is assumed to be delaminated from the elastic body thus forming an interfacial crack with the matrix. Inequality type boundary conditions are imposed at the crack faces to prevent a mutual penetration. A connection between two inclusions at a given point is characterized by a positive damage parameter. Existence of solutions of the problem considered is proved, and different equivalent formulations of the problem are analyzed; junction conditions at the connection point are found. A convergence of solutions as the damage parameter tends to zero and to infinity as well as the rigidity parameter of the elastic inclusion tends to infinity is analyzed. An analysis of the limit models is performed. A solution existence of an inverse problem for finding the damage and rigidity parameters is proved provided that an additional information concerning the derivative of the energy functional with respect to the delamination length is given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An inverse problem for an elastic body with a thin elastic inclusion is investigated. It is assumed that the inclusion crosses the external boundary of the elastic body. A connection between the inclusion and the elastic body is characterized by the damage parameter. We study a dependence of the solutions on the damage parameter. In particular, passages to infinity and to zero of the damage parameter are investigated. Limit models are analyzed. Assuming that the damage and rigidity parameters of the model are unknown, inverse problems are formulated. Sufficient conditions for the inverse problems to have solutions are found. Estimates concerning solutions of the inverse problem are established. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, an equilibrium problem for 2D non-homogeneous anisotropic elastic body is considered. It is assumed that the body has a thin elastic inclusion and a thin rigid inclusion. A connection between the inclusions at a given point is characterized by a junction stiffness parameter. The elastic inclusion is delaminated, thus forming an interfacial crack with the matrix. Inequality-type boundary conditions are imposed at the crack faces to prevent interpenetration. Existence of solutions is proved; different equivalent formulations of the problem are discussed; junction conditions at the connection point are found. A convergence of solutions as the junction stiffness parameter tends to zero and to infinity as well as the rigidity parameter of the elastic inclusion tends to infinity is investigated. An analysis of limit models is provided. An optimal control problem is analyzed with the cost functional equal to the derivative of the energy functional with respect to the crack length. A solution existence of an inverse problem for finding the junction stiffness and rigidity parameters is proved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we analyze equilibrium problems for 2D elastic bodies with two thin inclusions in the presence of damage. A delamination of the inclusions from the matrix is assumed, thus forming a crack between the elastic body and the inclusions. Nonlinear boundary conditions at the crack faces are considered to prevent a mutual penetration between the faces. Weak and strong formulations of the problems are discussed. The paper provides an asymptotic analysis with respect to the damage parameter. An optimal control problem is analyzed with a cost functional to be equal to the derivative of the energy functional with respect to the crack length, and the damage parameter being a control function. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper concerns an analysis of equilibrium problems for elastic bodies with elastic Timoshenko inclusion in the presence of defects. Defects are characterized by a positive damage parameter. This parameter is responsible for a connection between defect faces. Asymptotic properties of solutions are investigated with respect to the damage parameters as well as with respect to a rigidity parameter of the inclusions. Limit models are investigated; in particular, different equivalent problem formulations are proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The problem of description of quasi-static behavior is studied for a planar thermoelastic body incorporating many thin inclusions, each of which geometrically is a straight line segment with the endpoints on the body edge. The inclusions (i.e. threads, filaments) are parallel to each other and the problem contains a small positive parameter ϵ , which describes the distance between two neighboring inclusions. Relying on the variational formulation of the problem, we investigate the behavior of solutions as ϵ tends to zero. As the result, we derive a well-posed homogenized model, which describes effective behavior on the macroscopic scale, i.e., on the scale where there is no need to take into account each individual inclusion. The limiting passage as ϵ → 0 is based on the use of the two-scale convergence theory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An equilibrium problem of the Kirchhoff–Love plate containing a nonhomogeneous inclusion is considered. It is assumed that elastic properties of the inclusion depend on a small parameter characterizing the width of the inclusion ε as εN with N<1. The passage to the limit as the parameter ε tends to zero is justified, and an asymptotic model of a plate containing a thin inhomogeneous hard inclusion is constructed. It is shown that there exists two types of thin inclusions: rigid inclusion (N<−1) and elastic inclusion (N=−1). The inhomogeneity disappears in the case of N∈(−1,1).

In the paper, we consider an equilibrium problem for a 2D elastic body with a thin elastic inclusion crossing an external boundary. The elastic body has a defect which is characterized by a positive damage parameter. The presence of a defect means that the problem is formulated in a non-smooth domain. Non-linear boundary conditions at the defect faces are imposed to prevent the mutual penetration between the faces. Both variational and differential problem formulations are proposed, and existence of solutions is established. We study an asymptotics of solutions with respect to the damage parameter as well as with respect to a rigidity parameter of the inclusion. Identification problems for finding the damage parameter are investigated. To this end, existence of solutions of optimal control problems is proven. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: Problems with unknown boundaries describing an equilibrium of two-dimensional elastic bodies with two thin closely spaced inclusions are considered. The inclusions are in contact with each other, which means that there is a crack between them. On the crack faces, nonlinear boundary conditions of the inequality type that prevent the interpenetration of the faces are set. The unique solvability of the problems is proved. The passages to the limit as the stiffness parameter of thin inclusions tends to infinity are studied, and limiting models are analyzed. [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]

We develop a model of thin inclusion with nonlinear anisotropic mechanical properties of the general form. By using this model and the methods of the problem of conjugation of the limit values of analytic and jump functions, we construct a system of singular integral equations with variable coefficients (functions). The solution of the system enables us to describe any changes (monotonic or nonmonotonic) in the quasistatic load and its influence on the stress-strain state of the body with inhomogeneity on the basis of the incremental approach. For the numerical solution of the system, we propose an iterative numerical-analytic method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We use the extended Stroh formalism and the theory of functions of complex variable to construct Somigliana-type integral relations and the corresponding equations for thermoelastic anisotropic bimaterial solids with imperfect thermal contact on the rectilinear interface between their components. Applying the mathematical model of thin deformable thermally insulated inclusion and the obtained integral relations, we solve the thermoelasticity problem for a finite anisotropic bimaterial solid containing a thin inhomogeneity with regard for the thermal resistance on the interface between the main components of the materials. [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]

Under study are the boundary value problems describing the equilibrium of twodimensional elastic bodies with thin anisotropic weakly curved inclusions in presence of separations. The latter implies the existence of a crack between the inclusion and the matrix. Nonlinear boundary conditions in the form of inequalities are imposed on the crack faces that exclude mutual penetration of the crack faces. This leads to the formulation of the problems with unknown contact area. The passage to limits with respect to the rigidity parameters of the thin inclusions is inspected. In particular, we construct the models as the rigidity parameters go to infinity and analyze their properties. [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]

The paper is concerned with equilibrium problems for 2D elastic bodies having thin inclusions with different properties. In particular, rigid and semirigid inclusions are considered. It is assumed that inclusions have a joint point, and we analyze a junction problem for these inclusions. Existence of solutions is proved for each equilibrium problem, and different equivalent formulations of these problems are discussed. In particular, junction conditions at the joint point are found. A delamination of the inclusions is also assumed. This means that we have a crack, and inequality-type boundary conditions are imposed at the crack faces to prevent a mutual penetration between crack faces. We discuss a convergence to zero and infinity of a rigidity parameter of the semirigid inclusion and analyze limit problems. [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]

A problem with unknown boundary, which describes the equilibrium of a two-dimensional elastic body with a thin weakly curved inclusion, is studied. The inclusion can separate, thus producing a crack. Nonlinear boundary conditions are posed as inequalities on the crack shores so as to ensure the mutual nonpenetration of the shores. The unique solvability of the problem is proved. The problems of passing to the limit with respect to the thin inclusion rigidity are considered. In particular, a model is constructed by letting the rigidity parameter tend to infinity, and its properties are investigated. On the other hand, it is shown that the zero rigidity parameter of the inclusion exactly corresponds to the problem of equilibrium of an elastic body with a crack satisfying the boundary conditions of mutual nonpenetration of its shores. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We consider an equilibrium problem for a 2D elastic body with a thin elastic inclusion. It is assumed that the inclusion is partially delaminated, therefore providing the presence of a crack. Inequality type boundary conditions are imposed at the crack faces to prevent a mutual penetration of the faces. Differentiability properties of the energy functional with respect to the crack length are analyzed. We prove an existence of the derivative and find a formula for this derivative. It is shown that the formula for the derivative can be written in the form of a singular invariant integral. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A system of integral equations of the boundary element method for studying doubly periodic systems of thin inclusions in anisotropic bodies is constructed. Several dependences for determining the mean stresses and strains of a composite with regular systems of thin inhomogeneities are obtained. Numerical procedures of the proposed method are implemented, and generalized stress intensity factors are calculated together with the effective elasticity moduli of a composite with doubly periodic systems of thin elastic inclusions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]