An overview of entropy principle

Author(s):  
I-Shih Liu

A brief overview of the development from classical linear irreversible thermodynamics to the modern rational thermodynamics with Coleman–Noll and Müller–Liu procedures is presented, emphasizing the basic assumptions and formulation details. The major arguments concerned are the improvement of physical assumptions and mathematical formulation differences. Extended thermodynamics is also briefly commented.

1983 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 749-763
Author(s):  
Maurice A. Biot

abstract Rigidity matrices for multi-layered media are derived for isotropic and orthotropic layers by a simple direct procedure which brings to light their fundamental mathematical structure. The method was introduced many years ago by the author in the more general context of dynamics and stability of multi-layers under initial stress. Other earlier results are also briefly recalled such as the derivation of three-dimensional solutions from plane strain modes, the effect of initial stresses, gravity, and couple stresses for thinly laminated layers. The extension of the same mathematical structure and symmetry to viscoelastic media is valid as a consequence of fundamental principles in linear irreversible thermodynamics.


1977 ◽  
Vol 32 (10) ◽  
pp. 1077-1083 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Duckwitz ◽  
H. Moraal

Measurements of the transport properties of cellulose membranes for the mixtures methanolwater and formamide-water are reported. The measured approach of the mole fractions of the nonelectrolyte to its equilibrium value are interpreted in the framework of linear irreversible thermodynamics in a novel way. The permeabilities of the membranes of the different substances are discussed in terms of phenomenological coefficients. It is shown that these depend on the equilibrium mole fraction in an essential way. A discussion of this effect is given


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