Contact problems of the mechanics of bodies with accretion (Q1175059)

Contact problems of the mechanics of bodies with accretion are studied. A general formulation of the mixed problem is given for a viscoelastic ageing body during its continuous piecewise accretion. Complete systems of equations of the mixed problem are given in time intervals from the onset of loading to the onset of accretion, from the onset of accretion to the end of accretion, and beyond it. A method of solving the mixed and initial-boundary value problems is given. Contact problems for a wedge under various methods of accretion are considered. Integral equations are derived and their solutions constructed. Numerical solutions of the contact problems for a wedge with accretion are given for the case when the influx of matter from outside results in increasing the wedge angle, and for an accruing quarter-plane. Qualitative and quantitative effects are discussed, especially the influence of the method and rate of accretion on the contact characteristics.