Poly-, Quasi- and Rank-One Convexity in Applied Mechanics

Generalized convexity conditions play a major role in many modern mechanical applications. They serve as the basis for existence proofs and allow for the design of advanced algorithms. Moreover, understanding these convexity conditions helps in deriving reliable mechanical models. The book summarize...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Schröder, Jörg (Editor), Neff, Patrizio (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Vienna Springer Vienna 2010, 2010
Edition:1st ed. 2010
Series:CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Courses and Lectures
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Progress and puzzles in nonlinear elasticity
  • Quasiconvex envelopes in nonlinear elasticity
  • Anisotropie polyconvex energies
  • Construction of polyconvex energies for non-trivial anisotropy classes
  • Applications of anisotropic polyconvex energies: thin shells and biomechanics of arterial walls
  • Phase transitions with interfacial energy: convexity conditions and the existence of minimizers
  • Nematic elastomers: modelling, analysis, and numerical simulations
  • Applications of polyconvexity and strong ellipticity to nonlinear elasticity and elastic plate theory
  • ?-convergene e for a geometrically exact Cosserat shell-model of defective elastic crystals