A variational principle for linear elasticity, using displacements and strains as independent functions, is presented in this paper. An extension of this principle in rate form is claimed to be extremely useful for the analysis of inelastic deformation of thin plates and shells.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Deformation, Plates (structures), Shells, Elasticity, Variational principles
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