Department of Mechanics: Seminar: Abstract Exadaktylos

Overview of micro-elasticity theories with emphasis on gradient elasticity

Prof. Exadaktylos will present two lectures constituting a mini-course in which various generalized continuum theories will be introduced and compared and their applications will be presented. Each lecture will take about 75 minutes and will be followed by an extensive discussion. Questions during the talk are also encouraged. Detailed abstracts, long lists of references, lecture notes and papers suggested for additional reading are available as separate pdf files, see below.

• Part I, 10 May 2017, 14:00-15:30, department meeting room B366,

File:Micro-elasticity series 1 GEx.pdf ... abstract of Part I, with references

File:Micro-elasticity series 1 GE full notes.pdf ... lecture notes for Part I (45 pages)

• Part II, 12 May 2017, 10:00-11:30, department meeting room B366

File:Micro-elasticity series 2 GEx.pdf ... abstract of Part II, with references

The following related papers (or book chapters) are available for downloading:

File:Chapter23.pdf ... G. Exadaktylos (2016): Linear elasticity with microstructure and size effects (a comprehensive review, recommended for preliminary reading)

File:Mindlin1964.pdf ... R. D. Mindlin (1964): Micro-structure in linear elasticity

File:Mindlin1968.pdf ... R. D. Mindlin, N. N. Eshel (1968): On first strain-gradient theories in linear elasticity

File:Sulem.pdf ... J. Sulem, I. Vardoulakis, G. Exadaktylos (2001): Microstructural effects in stress concentration and fracture problems in rock mechanics

File:Exa2001.pdf ... G. Exadaktylos, I. Vardoulakis (2001): Microstructure in linear elasticity and scale effects: a reconsideration of basic rock mechanics and rock fracture mechanics

File:Exa2003.pdf ... M. Stavropoulou, G. Exadaktylos, E. Papamichos, I. Larsen, C. Ringstad (2003): Rayleigh wave propagation in intact and damaged geomaterials