Singular fractal functions and mesoscopic effects in mechanics (Q1342150)

The possibilities of conventional mechanical theories can be extended to include not completely smooth processes by introducing into constitutive equations singular fractal functions. The most essential property of such functions is that their integrals and derivatives are not constrained by the usual theorem of calculus. We discuss two simple examples which illustrate the consequences of such procedure: elastic material with progressive damage and stick-slip behaviour in friction.