Universal solutions and relations in finite elasticity (Q4547362)

The aim is to formulate some classes of universal relations and solutions in finite elasticity. Unconstrained and constrained hyperelastic materials are considered. Exact and analytical solutions which are not universal are also presented, such as inhomogeneous shear deformations and radial deformations. In the case of harmonic materials, the radial deformations give an example of a relative universal solution. A detailed analysis is given for Ericksen's theorem. Additional universal solutions and relations are presented for plane deformations, for fiber-reinforced materials, and for incompressible materials. A more general method than the coaxiality relations is used to find the universal relations. The applied method is not restricted to isotropic elastic materials. For the entire collection see [Zbl 0984.00063].