A general framework for the thermodynamics of open systems is presented. The theory is fundamentally based on the generalized balance of mass, which is enhanced by additional surface-°ux and volume-source terms. The presentation highlights the in°uence of the enhanced mass balance on the remaining balance equations. To clarify the impact of the variable reference density, we introduce the notio...

Abstract— A classical plane problem of the theory elasticity about a crack in stretched orthotropic elastic unbounded is considered, which leads to singular solution for stresses vicinity edge. The relations generalized elasticity, including small scale parameter, are given. equations higher order than and allow eliminating singularity solution. parameter determined experimentally. results obta...

The theory of anisotropic generalized plane strain line forces and dislocation lines is embedded in three-dimensional elasticity point densities. Embedding real space achieved by slicing reciprocal using the projection-slice theorem.

Descriptions of the mechanical behaviors of articular cartilage and their correlations with collagen, proteoglycan, water, and ions are summarized, with particular emphasis on understanding the osmotic effect inside the tissue. First, a descriptive explanation is presented of the biphasic theory required to understand how interstitial water contributes toward the viscoelastic behavior of any hy...

In this paper, a numerical solution procedure is presented for the free and forced vibration of a piezoelectric nanowire under thermo-electro-mechanical loads based on the nonlocal elasticity theory within the framework of Timoshenko beam theory. The influences of surface piezoelectricity, surface elasticity and residual surface stress are taken into consideration. Using Hamilton’s principle, t...

contains the elasticity modules of the medium. Usually one makes the assumption that S is positive definite such that A(D) is a positive and self-adjoint operator. Then the first equation is hyperbolic, while the second one is parabolic. In [2] the thermo-elastic system is considered and dispersive estimates are proven under the assumptions that (A1-2) A(ξ) is positive (self-adjoint, 2-homogene...

The main objective of the present work was to synthesis polyamide 6 through anionic polymerization of ε-caprolactam in an internal mixer. The reaction time and the rheological properties of samples during the polymerization were studied. The samples were characterized by Thermo Gravimetry Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) and FT-IR spectrometer. The melt flow behavior and ...

In geomechanics there are problems whose investigations lead to solving model problems based on variational formulations. Such problems are frequently formulated by variational inequalities as they physically describe the principle of virtual work in its inequality form. In the first part of the contribution the algorithm for the numerical solution of the discussed variational inequality proble...

Original scientific paper Hot rolling of CuZn27Al4 shape memory alloy results in the forming of defects in austenitic crystals. The defects such as dislocation and deformed boundaries of austenitic grains affect both "classical" material properties and the specific properties related to shape memory. Rolled and quenched alloy (ausforming treatment) shows hardening proportional to the value of i...