Boundary eigensolutions in elasticity. I: Theoretical development (Q5945378)

A general theory of fundamental boundary eigensolutions and its relation with the direct integral equation formulation are presented for elastostatic boundary value problems. Contrary to the traditional approach, the eigenproblem is formulated by inserting the eigenparameter and a tensor weight function into the boundary conditions. The resulting spectra are real, and the eigenfunctions are mutually orthogonal on the boundary, thus giving a basis for solutions. Introduction of a general positive definite weight tensor function provides a unified treatment for non-smooth problems in applied elasticity where the traditional integral equation approaches are not powerful. A simple two-dimensional numerical example (circular elastic isotropic body in plane deformation) is considered to illustrate the developed formulation.