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Fletcher, Donnie Carlton (1973-09-12) The conservation laws of three dimensional linearized elasticity theory . http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10122005-085657


Type of Document Dissertation
Author Fletcher, Donnie Carlton
URN etd-10122005-085657
Persistent URL http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10122005-085657
Title The conservation laws of three dimensional linearized elasticity theory
Degree PhD
Option Engineering and Applied Science
Advisory Committee
Advisor Name Title
James K. Knowles Committee Chair
Keywords
  • none
Date of Defense 1973-09-12
Availability unrestricted
Abstract
For linearized isotropic elastodynamics and elastostatics, Noether's theorem on invariant variational principles is used to obtain all conservation laws arising from a reasonably general group of infinitesimal transformations. A theorem regarding the completeness of the derived laws is proved, and the conservation laws are then used to derive the wave speed equation for the Rayleigh problem on the surface of an anisotropic half space. An example of additional laws following from the same group but from a more general version of Noether's theorem is given in an appendix devoted to a discussion of limitations on the completeness theorem.
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