Abstract: A method of solving inhomogeneous problems for slightly compressible elastic isotropic materials is outlined and illustrated using a two-parameter family of solutions.

Abstract: An accurate approximate method for the solution of the generalized plane stress problem of finite elastic deformation of a rotating annular disk is given. The method is applicable to both ...

Abstract: Optimization of a second-order multiply-connected inhomogeneous boundary-value problem was considered in terms of elastic torsion. External boundary and material proportions are the applied constraints ...

Abstract: The problem of optimal nonhomogeneity of a bar subjected to Saint-Venant torsion is formulated as a variational problem so that the necessary conditions for optimality may be derived. In this ...

Abstract: The deformations of orthodontic appliances used for space closure are large so that any mathematical analysis will require a nonlinear approach. Existing incremental finite element and finite ...

Abstract: One-dimensional wave propagation theory is used to investigate the forces, velocities, and displacements in a series of elastic rods connected to rigid elements. The method is applied to the ...

Abstract: General considerations, a numerical procedure, and several examples for the optimization of corrugated claddings are presented. The objective of this study is to minimize bending stresses due to bending moment acting on ...