On the polynomial invariants of the elasticity tensor

1994 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. P. Boehler ◽  
A. A. Kirillov ◽  
E. T. Onat
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (10) ◽  
pp. 3092-3102
Author(s):  
Zhongming Chen ◽  
Yannan Chen ◽  
Liqun Qi ◽  
Wennan Zou

The elasticity tensor is one of the most important fourth-order tensors in mechanics. Fourth-order three-dimensional symmetric and traceless tensors play a crucial role in the study of the elasticity tensor. In this paper, we present two isotropic irreducible functional bases for a fourth-order three-dimensional symmetric and traceless tensor. One of them is exactly the minimal integrity basis introduced by Smith and Bao in 1997. It has nine homogeneous polynomial invariants of degrees two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine and ten, respectively. We prove that it is also an irreducible functional basis. The second irreducible functional basis also has nine homogeneous polynomial invariants. It has no quartic invariant but has two sextic invariants. The other seven invariants are the same as those of the Smith–Bao basis. Hence, the second irreducible functional basis is not contained in any minimal integrity basis.


2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  
pp. 1750081
Author(s):  
Sang Youl Lee

In this paper, we introduce a notion of virtual marked graphs and their equivalence and then define polynomial invariants for virtual marked graphs using invariants for virtual links. We also formulate a way how to define the ideal coset invariants for virtual surface-links using the polynomial invariants for virtual marked graphs. Examining this theory with the Kauffman bracket polynomial, we establish a natural extension of the Kauffman bracket polynomial to virtual marked graphs and found the ideal coset invariant for virtual surface-links using the extended Kauffman bracket polynomial.


Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1423
Author(s):  
George Stefanou ◽  
Dimitrios Savvas ◽  
Panagiotis Metsis

The purpose of this paper is to determine the random spatially varying elastic properties of concrete at various scales taking into account its highly heterogeneous microstructure. The reconstruction of concrete microstructure is based on computed tomography (CT) images of a cubic concrete specimen. The variability of the local volume fraction of the constituents (pores, cement paste and aggregates) is quantified and mesoscale random fields of the elasticity tensor are computed from a number of statistical volume elements obtained by applying the moving window method on the specimen along with computational homogenization. Based on the statistical characteristics of the mesoscale random fields, it is possible to assess the effect of randomness in microstructure on the mechanical behavior of concrete.


Author(s):  
V. Calisti ◽  
A. Lebée ◽  
A. A. Novotny ◽  
J. Sokolowski

AbstractThe multiscale elasticity model of solids with singular geometrical perturbations of microstructure is considered for the purposes, e.g., of optimum design. The homogenized linear elasticity tensors of first and second orders are considered in the framework of periodic Sobolev spaces. In particular, the sensitivity analysis of second order homogenized elasticity tensor to topological microstructural changes is performed. The derivation of the proposed sensitivities relies on the concept of topological derivative applied within a multiscale constitutive model. The microstructure is topologically perturbed by the nucleation of a small circular inclusion that allows for deriving the sensitivity in its closed form with the help of appropriate adjoint states. The resulting topological derivative is given by a sixth order tensor field over the microstructural domain, which measures how the second order homogenized elasticity tensor changes when a small circular inclusion is introduced at the microscopic level. As a result, the topological derivatives of functionals for multiscale models can be obtained and used in numerical methods of shape and topology optimization of microstructures, including synthesis and optimal design of metamaterials by taking into account the second order mechanical effects. The analysis is performed in two spatial dimensions however the results are valid in three spatial dimensions as well.


1991 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. R. Morton ◽  
P. Strickland

AbstractResults of Kirillov and Reshetikhin on constructing invariants of framed links from the quantum group SU(2)q are adapted to give a simple formula relating the invariants for a satellite link to those of the companion and pattern links used in its construction. The special case of parallel links is treated first. It is shown as a consequence that any SU(2)q-invariant of a link L is a linear combination of Jones polynomials of parallels of L, where the combination is determined explicitly from the representation ring of SU(2). As a simple illustration Yamada's relation between the Jones polynomial of the 2-parallel of L and an evaluation of Kauffman's polynomial for sublinks of L is deduced.


Author(s):  
S. Alireza Momeni ◽  
Mohsen Asghari

In Hypo-elastic constitutive models an objective rate of the Cauchy stress tensor is expressed in terms of the current state of the stress and the deformation rate tensor D in a way that the dependency on the latter is a homogeneously linear one. In this work, a type of grade-one hypo-elastic models (i.e. models with linear dependency of the hypo-elasticity tensor on the stress) is considered for isotropic materials based on the objective corotational rates of stress. A positive real parameter denoted by n is involved in the considered type. Different values can be selected for this parameter, each selection leads to a specific model within the class of grade-one hypo-elasticity. The spin of the associated corotational rate is also dependent on the parameter n. In the special case of n=0, the corresponding hypo-elastic model reduces to a grade-zero one with the logarithmic rate of stress; noting that this rate is a corotational rate associated with the logarithmic spin tensor. Moreover, by choosing n=2, the model reduces to a grade-one hypo-elastic model with the Jaumann rate, i.e. the corotational rate associated with the vorticity spin tensor. As case studies, the simple shear problem is investigated with utilizing the considered type of hypo-elastic models with various values for parameter n, and the curves for the stress-shear response are depicted.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 2999-3012
Author(s):  
K. Atchonouglo ◽  
G. de Saxcé ◽  
M. Ban

In this paper, we constructed relationships with the differents 2D elasticity tensor invariants. Indeed, let ${\bf A}$ be a 2D elasticity tensor. Rotation group action leads to a pair of Lax in linear elasticity. This pair of Lax leads to five independent invariants chosen among six. The definite positive criteria are established with the determined invariants. We believe that this approach finds interesting applications, as in the one of elastic material classification or approaches in orbit space description.


10.4171/qt/35 ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ross Askanazi ◽  
Sergei Chmutov ◽  
Charles Estill ◽  
Jonathan Michel ◽  
Patrick Stollenwerk

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 367-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Diez ◽  
O. Eisen

Abstract. A preferred orientation of the anisotropic ice crystals influences the viscosity of the ice bulk and the dynamic behaviour of glaciers and ice sheets. Knowledge about the distribution of crystal anisotropy is mainly provided by crystal orientation fabric (COF) data from ice cores. However, the developed anisotropic fabric influences not only the flow behaviour of ice but also the propagation of seismic waves. Two effects are important: (i) sudden changes in COF lead to englacial reflections, and (ii) the anisotropic fabric induces an angle dependency on the seismic velocities and, thus, recorded travel times. A framework is presented here to connect COF data from ice cores with the elasticity tensor to determine seismic velocities and reflection coefficients for cone and girdle fabrics. We connect the microscopic anisotropy of the crystals with the macroscopic anisotropy of the ice mass, observable with seismic methods. Elasticity tensors for different fabrics are calculated and used to investigate the influence of the anisotropic ice fabric on seismic velocities and reflection coefficients, englacially as well as for the ice–bed contact. Hence, it is possible to remotely determine the bulk ice anisotropy.


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