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11 Vectors & Tensors
This chapter is divided into three parts. The first part covers vectors (§1.1-1.7). The
second part is concerned with second, and higher-order, tensors (§1.8-1.15). The second
part covers much of the same ground as done in the first part, mainly generalizing the
vector concepts and expressions to tensors. The final part (§1.16-1.19) is concerned with
generalizing the earlier work to curvilinear coordinate systems. The first part comprises basic vector alge bra, such as the do t product and the cross
product; the mathematics of how the component s of a vector transform between different
coordinate systems; the symbolic, index and matrix notations for vectors; the
differentiation of vectors, including the gradient, the divergence and the curl; the
integration of vectors, including line, double, surface and volume integrals, and the integral theorems. The second part comprises the definition of the tensor (and a re-defini tion of the vector);
dyads and dyadics; the manipulation of tensors; properties of tensors, such as the trace,
transpose, norm, determinant and principal valu es; special tensors, su ch as the spherical,
identity and orthogonal tensors; the tran sformation of tensor components between
different coordinate systems; th e calculus of tensors, including the gradient of vectors and
higher order tensors and the divergence of hi gher order tensors and special fourth order
tensors.
In the first two parts, attention is restricted to rectangular Cartesian coordinates. In the
third part, curvilinear coordinates are intr oduced, including covari ant and contravariant
vectors and tensors, the metric coefficien ts, the physical com ponents of vectors and
tensors, the metric, coordinate transforma tion rules, tensor calculus, including the
Christoffel symbols and covariant differentia tion, and curvilinear co ordinates for curved
surfaces.
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Section 1.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 31.1 Vector Algebra
1.1.1 Scalars
A physical quantity which is completely described by a single real number is called a
scalar . Physically, it is something which has a magnitude, and is completely described
by this magnitude. Examples are temperature, density and mass . In the following,
lowercase (usually Greek) letters, e.g.
γβα ,, , will be used to represent scalars.
1.1.2 Vectors
The concept of the vector is used to describe physical quantities which have both a
magnitude and a direction associated with them. Examples are force , velocity ,
displacement and acceleration .
Geometrically, a vector is represented by an arrow; the arrow defines the direction of the
vector and the magnitude of the vector is represented by the length of the arrow, Fig.
1.1.1a.
Analytically, vectors will be represented by lowercase bold-face Latin letters, e.g. a, r, q.
The magnitude (or length ) of a vector is denoted by
a or a. It is a scalar and must be
non-negative. Any vector whos e length is 1 is called a unit vector ; unit vectors will
usually be denoted by e.
Figure 1.1.1: (a) a vector; (b) addition of vectors
1.1.3 Vector Algebra
The operations of addition, subtraction and multiplication familiar in the algebra of numbers (or scalars) can be extended to an algebra of vectors.
ab
c
(a) (b)
Section 1.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 4The following definitions and properties fundamentally define the vector:
1. Sum of Vectors:
The addition of vectors a and b is a vector c formed by placing the initial point of
b on the terminal point of a and then joining the initial point of a to the terminal
point of b. The sum is written bac+= . This definition is called the
parallelogram law for vector addition be cause, in a geometrical interpretation of
vector addition, c is the diagonal of a parallelogram formed by the two vectors a
and b, Fig. 1.1.1b. The following properties hold for vector addition:
a+b=b+a … commutative law
a+(b+c)= (a+b)+c … associative law
2. The Negative Vector:
For each vector a there exists a negative vector . This vector has direction
opposite to that of vector a but has the same magnitude; it is denoted by a−. A
geometrical interpretation of the negative vector is shown in Fig. 1.1.2a.
3. Subtraction of Vectors and the Zero Vector:
The subtraction of two vectors a and b is defined by )(b aba −+=− , Fig.
1.1.2b. If ba= then ba− is defined as the zero vector (or null vector ) and is
represented by the symbol o. It has zero magnitude and unspecified direction. A
proper vector is any vector other than the null vector. Thus the following
properties hold:
() oa aaoa
=−+=+
4. Scalar Multiplication:
The product of a vector a by a scalar α is a vector aα with magnitude α times
the magnitude of a and with direction the same as or opposite to that of a,
according as α is positive or negative. If 0=α , aα is the null vector. The
following properties hold for scalar multiplication:
() a a aβαβα +=+ … distributive law, over addition of scalars
() b a ba αα α +=+ … distributive law, over addition of vectors
a a )()(αββα= … associative law for scalar multiplication
Figure 1.1.2: (a) negative of a vector; (b) subtraction of vectors
(a) (b) a
a−
ab−
ba−b a
Section 1.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 5Note that when two vectors a and b are equal, they have the same direction and
magnitude, regardless of the position of their initial points. Thus a=b in Fig. 1.1.3. A
particular position in space is not assigned here to a vector – it just has a magnitude and a
direction. Such vectors are called free, to distinguish them from certain special vectors to
which a particular position in space is actually assigned.
Figure 1.1.3: equal vectors
The vector as something with “magnitude and direction” and defined by the above rules is
an element of one case of the mathematical structure, the vector space . The vector space
will be discussed in the next section.
1.1.4 The Dot Product
The
dot product of two vectors a and b (also called the scalar product ) is denoted by
ba⋅. It is a scalar defined by
θcosbaba=⋅ . (1.1.1)
θ here is the angle between the vectors when their initial points coincide and is restricted
to the range πθ≤≤0 , Fig. 1.1.4.
Figure 1.1.4: the dot product
An important property of the dot product is that if for two (proper) vectors a and b, the
relation 0=⋅ba , then a and b are perpendicular. The two vectors are said to be
orthogonal . Also, )0cos(aaaa=⋅ , so that the length of a vector is aa a⋅= .
Another important property is that the projection of a vector u along the direction of a
unit vector e is given by eu⋅. This can be interpreted geometrically as in Fig. 1.1.5.
a
ba
bθa
b
Section 1.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 6
Figure 1.1.5: the projection of a vector along the direction of a unit vector
It follows that any vector u can be decomposed into a component parallel to a (unit)
vector e and another component perpendicular to e, according to
()()[]eeuueeu u ⋅−+⋅= (1.1.2)
The dot product possesses the following propert ies (which can be proved using the above
definition) { ▲Problem 6}:
(1) abba⋅=⋅ (commutative)
(2) () cabacba ⋅+⋅=+⋅ (distributive)
(3) () ( ) ba ba α α ⋅=⋅
(4) 0≥⋅aa ; and 0=⋅aa if and only if oa=
1.1.5 The Cross Product
The cross product of two vectors a and b (also called the vector product ) is denoted by
ba×. It is a vector with magnitude
θsinbaba=× (1.1.3)
with θ defined as for the dot product. It can be seen from the figure that the magnitude
of ba× is equivalent to the area of the parallelogram determined by the two vectors a
and b.
Figure 1.1.6: the magnitude of the cross product
The direction of this new vector is perpendicular to both a and b. Whether ba× points
“up” or “down” is determined from the fact that the three vectors a, b and ba× form a
right handed system . This means that if the thumb of the right hand is pointed in the a
bθba×u
eu
θ
θcosueu=⋅
Section 1.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 7direction of ba×, and the open hand is directed in the direction of a, then the curling of
the fingers of the right hand so that it closes should move the fingers through the angle θ,
πθ≤≤0 , bringing them to b. Some examples are shown in Fig. 1.1.7.
Figure 1.1.7: examples of the cross product
The cross product possesses the following properties (which can be proved using the
above definition):
(1) ab ba ×−=× ( not commutative)
(2) () cabacba ×+×=+× (distributive)
(3) () ( ) b aba α α ×=×
(4) oba=× if and only if a and b ()o≠ are parallel (“linearly dependent”)
The Triple Scalar Product
The triple scalar product , or box product , of three vectors wvu,, is defined by
() () ()vuw uwv wvu ⋅×=⋅×=⋅× Triple Scalar Product (1.1.4)
Its importance lies in the fact that, if the thre e vectors form a right-handed triad, then the
volume V of a parallelepiped spanned by the three vectors is equal to the box product.
To see this, let e be a unit vector in the direction of vu×, Fig. 1.1.8. Then the projection
of w on vu× is ew⋅=h , and
()()
Vh
=×=×⋅=×⋅
vuevuw vuw
(1.1.5)
abba×
θa
b
ba×θ
Section 1.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 8
Figure 1.1.8: the triple scalar product
Note :
• if the three vectors do not form a right handed triad, then the triple scalar product yields the
negative of the volume. For example, using the vectors above, () V−=⋅× uvw
1.1.6 Vectors and Points
Vectors are objects which have magnitude and direction, but they do not have any
specific location in space. On the other hand, a point has a certain position in space, and
the only characteristic that distinguishes one point from another is its position. Points
cannot be “added” together like vectors. On the other hand, a vector v can be added to a
point p to give a new point q, pvq+= , Fig. 1.1.9. Similarly, the “difference” between
two points gives a vector, vpq=− . Note that the notion of point as defined here is
slightly different to the familiar point in space with axes and origin – the concept of
origin is not necessary for these points a nd their simple operations with vectors.
Figure 1.1.9: adding vectors to points
1.1.7 Problems
1. Which of the following are scalars and which are vectors?
(i) weight
(ii) specific heat
(iii) momentum
(iv) energy
(v) volume
2. Find the magnitude of the sum of three unit vectors drawn from a common vertex of
a cube along three of its sides.
3. Consider two non-collinear (not parallel) vectors
a and b. Show that a vector r
lying in the same plane as these vectors can be written in the form b a r q p+= , w
uv e h
••
pq
v
Section 1.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 9where p and q are scalars. [Note: one says that all the vectors r in the plane are
specified by the base vectors a and b.]
4. Show that the dot product of two vectors u and v can be interpreted as the
magnitude of u times the component of v in the direction of u.
5. The work done by a force, represented by a vector F, in moving an object a given
distance is the product of the component of force in the given direction times the distance moved. If the vector
s represents the direction and magnitude (distance)
the object is moved, show that the work done is equivalent to sF⋅.
6. Prove that the dot product is commutative, abba⋅=⋅ . [Note: this is equivalent to
saying, for example, that the work done in problem 5 is also equal to the component
of s in the direction of the force, times the magnitude of the force.]
7. Sketch ab× if a and b are as shown below.
8. Show that 2 2 2 2ba ba ba =⋅+× .
9. Suppose that a rigid body rotates about an axis O with angular speed w, as shown
below. Consider a point p in the body with position vector r. Show that the
velocity v of p is given by rωv×= , where ω is the vector with magnitude ω and
whose direction is that in which a righ t-handed screw would advance under the
rotation. [Note: let s be the arc-length traced out by the particle as it rotates through
an angle θ on a circle of radius r, then ωr v==v (since
)/( /, dtdr dtdsrs θ θ= = ).]
10. Show, geometrically, that the dot and cross in the triple scalar product can be
interchanged: () ()cbacba ×⋅=⋅× .
11. Show that the triple vector product ()cba×× lies in the plane spanned by the
vectors a and b.
ω
v
rω
Oprab
Section 1.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 101.2 Vector Spaces
The notion of the vector presented in the previ ous section is here re-cast in a more formal
and abstract way. This might seem at first to be unnecessarily complicating matters, but
this approach turns out to be helpful in unifying and bringing clarity to much of the theory which follows.
Some background theory which complements this material is given in Appendix A to this
Chapter, §1.A.
1.2.1 The Vector Space
The vectors introduced in the previous section obey certain rules, those listed in §1.1.3. It
turns out that many other mathematical objects obey the same list of rules. For that
reason, the mathematical structure defined by these rules is given a special name, the
linear space or vector space .
First, a set is any well-defined list, collection, or cl ass of objects, which could be finite or
infinite. An example of a set might be
{}3 |≤= xx B (1.2.1)
which reads “ B is the set of objects x such that x satisfies the property 3≤x ”. Members
of a set are referred to as elements .
Consider now the field1 of real numbers R. The elements of R are referred to as scalars .
Let V be a non-empty set of elements K,,,cba with rules of addition and scalar
multiplication , that is there is a sum V∈+ba for any V∈ba, and a product V∈aα
for any V∈a , R∈α . Then V is called a (real )2 vector space over R if the following
eight axioms hold:
1. associative law for addition : for any V∈cba,, , one has ) ( ) ( cbacba ++=++
2. zero element : there exists an element V∈o , called the zero element, such that
aaooa =+=+ for every V∈a
3. negative (or inverse ): for each V∈a there exists an element V∈−a , called the
negative of a, such that 0 )()( =+−=−+ aa a a
4. commutative law for addition : for any V∈ba, , one has abba+=+
5. distributive law, over addition of elements of V : for any V∈ba, and scalar R∈α ,
b a ba αα α +=+) (
6. distributive law, over addition of scalars : for any V∈a and scalars R∈βα, ,
a a aβαβα +=+) (
1 A field is another mathematical structure (see Appendix A to this Chapter, §1.A). For example, the set of
complex numbers is a field. In what follows, the only field which will be used is the familiar set of real
numbers with the usual operations of addition and multiplication.
2 “real”, since the associated field is the reals. The word real will usually be omitted in what follows for
brevity.
Section 1.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 117. associative law for multiplication : for any V∈a and scalars R∈βα,,
a a )()(αββα=
8. unit multiplication : for the unit scalar R∈1 , aa=1 for any V∈a .
The set of vectors as objects with “magnitude and direction” discussed in the previous
section satisfy these rules and therefore form a vector space over R. However, despite the
name “vector” space, other objects, which are not the familiar geometric vectors, can also
form a vector space over R, as will be seen in a later section.
1.2.2 Inner Product Space
Just as the vector of the previous section is an element of a vector space, next is
introduced the notion that the vector dot product is one example of the more general inner product .
First, a function (or mapping ) is an assignment which assigns to each element of a set A
a unique element of a set B, and is denoted by
B Af→: (1.2.2)
An ordered pair ()ba, consists of two elements a and b in which one of them is
designated the first element and the other is designated the second element The product
set (or Cartesian product ) BA× consists of all ordered pairs ()ba, where Aa∈ and
Bb∈:
(){ }BbAaba BA ∈∈ =× , |, (1.2.3)
Now let V be a real vector space. An inner product (or scalar product ) on V is a
mapping that associates to each ordered pair of elements x, y, a scalar, denoted by yx,,
R VV→×⋅⋅:, (1.2.4)
that satisfies the following properties, for V∈zyx,,, R∈α :
1. additivity : zy zx zyx , , , +=+
2. homogeneity : yx yx , ,αα=
3. symmetry : xy yx , ,=
4. positive definiteness : 0 ,>xx when ox≠
From these properties, it follows that, if 0 ,=yx for all V∈y , then 0=x
A vector space with an associated inner product is called an inner product space .
Two elements of an inner product space are said to be orthogonal if
Section 1.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 12
0 ,=yx (1.2.5)
and a set of elements of V, {}K,,,zyx , are said to form an orthogonal set if every
element in the set is orthogonal to every other element:
,0 , ,0 , ,0 , = = = zy zx yx etc. (1.2.6)
The above properties are those listed in §1.1.4, and so the set of vectors with the
associated dot product forms an inner product space. Inner products other than the dot
product will be introduced later.
Euclidean Vector Space
The set of real triplets ()3 2 1,,xxx under the usual rules of addition and multiplication
forms a vector space 3R. With the inner product defined by
33 22 11 , yx yxyx ++=yx
one has the inner product space known as (three dimensional) Euclidean vector space ,
and denoted by E. This inner product allows one to take distances (and angles) between
elements of E through the norm (length) and metric (distance) concepts discussed next.
1.2.3 Normed Space
Let
V be a real vector space. A norm on V is a real-valued function,
R V→: (1.2.7)
that satisfies the following properties, for V∈yx, , R∈α :
1. positivity : 0≥x
2. triangle inequality : y x yx +≤+
3. homogeneity : x xαα=
4. positive definiteness : 0=x if and only if ox=
A vector space with an associated norm is called a normed vector space . Many different
norms can be defined on a given vector space, each one giving a different normed linear
space. A natural norm for the inner product space is
xx x ,≡ (1.2.8)
It can be seen that this norm indeed satisfies the defining properties. When the inner
Section 1.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 13product is the vector dot product, the norm defined by 1.2.8 is the familiar vector
“length”.
One important consequence of the defini tions of inner product and norm is the Schwarz
inequality , which states that
yx yx≤, (1.2.9)
One can now define the angle between two elements of V to be
()⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛≡ →×−
yxyxyx,cos , , :1θ θ R VV (1.2.10)
The quantity inside the curved brackets here is necessarily between 1 − and 1+, by the
Schwarz inequality, and hence the angle θ is indeed a real number.
1.2.4 Metric Spaces
Metric spaces are built on the concept of “distance” between objects. This is a
generalization of the familiar distance between two points on the real line.
Consider a set X. A metric is a real valued function,
() R XX d →×⋅⋅:, (1.2.11)
that satisfies the following properties, for X∈yx,:
1. positive: 0),(≥yxd and 0),(=xxd , for all X∈yx,
2. strictly positive: if 0),(=yxd then yx=, for all X∈yx,
3. symmetry: ) ,( ),( xy yx d d= , for all X∈yx,
4. triangle inequality: ) ,( ),( ),( yz zx yx d d d +≤ , for all X∈zyx,,
A set X with an associated metric is called a metric space . The set X can have more than
one metric defined on it, with different metrics producing different metric spaces. Consider now a normed vector space. This space naturally has a metric defined on it:
() yx yx−=,d (1.2.12)
and thus the normed vector space is a metric space. For the set of vectors with the dot
product, this gives the “distance” between two vectors yx,.
Section 1.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 141.2.5 The Affine Space
Consider a set P, the elements of which are called points . Consider also an associated
vector space V. An affine space consists of the set P, the set V, and two operations which
connect P and V:
(i) given two points P∈qp, , one can define a difference , pq− which is a unique
element v of V, i.e. V∈−= pqv
(ii) given a point P∈p and V∈v , one can define the sum pv+ which is a unique point
q of P, i.e. P∈+= pvq
and for which the following property holds, for P∈rqp,, : ()()( ) pq pr rq −=−+− .
From the above, one has for the affine space that opp=− and ()qp pq −−=− , for all
P∈qp, .
Note that one can take the sum of vectors, according to the structure of the vector space, but one cannot take the sum of points, only the difference between two points. Further,
there is no notion of
origin in the affine space. One can choose some fixed P∈o to be
an origin. In that case, opv−= is called the position vector of p relative to o.
Suppose now that the associated vector space is a Euclidean vector space, i.e. an inner
product space. Define the distance between two points through the inner product
associated with V,
() pqpq pq qp −−=−= , ,d (1.2.13)
It can be shown that this mapping R PPd→×: is a metric, i.e. it satisfies the metric
properties, and thus P is a metric space (although it is not a vector space). In this case, P
is referred to as Euclidean point space , Euclidean affine space or, simply, Euclidean
space . Whereas in Euclidean vector space there is a zero element, the origin ) 0,0,0(, i n
Euclidean point space there is none – apart fro m that, the two spaces are the same and,
apart from certain special cases, one does not need to distinguish between them.
Section 1.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 151.3 Cartesian Vectors
So far the discussion has been in symbolic notation1, that is, no reference to ‘axes’ or
‘components’ or ‘coordinates’ is made, implied or required. The vectors exist
independently of any coordinate system. It turns out that much of vector (tensor)
mathematics is more concise and easier to ma nipulate in such notation than in terms of
corresponding component notations. However, there are many circumstances in which
use of the component forms of vectors (and tensors) is more helpful – or essential. In this
section, vectors are discussed in terms of components – component form .
1.3.1 The Cartesian Basis
Consider three dimensional (Euc lidean) space. In this space, consider the three unit
vectors
3 2 1,, eee having the properties
01 3 3 2 2 1 =⋅=⋅=⋅ ee ee ee , (1.3.1)
so that they are mutually perpendicular (mutually orthogonal ), and
13 3 2 2 1 1 =⋅=⋅=⋅ ee ee ee , (1.3.2)
so that they are unit vectors. Such a set of orthogonal unit vectors is called an
orthonormal set, Fig. 1.3.1. Note further that this orthonormal system {}3 2 1,,eee is
right-handed , by which is meant 3 2 1 e ee=× (or 1 3 2 e ee=× or 2 1 3 e ee=× ).
This set of vectors {}3 2 1,,eee forms a basis, by which is meant that any other vector can
be written as a linear combination of these vectors, i.e. in the form
33 22 11 e e e a a a a ++= (1.3.3)
Figure 1.3.1: an orthonormal set of base vectors and Cartesian components
1 or absolute or invariant or direct or vector notation 1e2e3e3 3 ea⋅≡aa
2 2 ea⋅≡a
1 1 ea⋅≡a
Section 1.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 16By repeated application of Eqn. 1.1.2 to a vector a, and using 1.3.2, the scalars in 1.3.3
can be expressed as (see Fig. 1.3.1)
3 2 2 2 1 1 , , ea ea ea ⋅=⋅=⋅= a a a (1.3.4)
The scalars 2 1,aa and 3a are called the Cartesian components of a in the given basis
{}3 2 1,,eee . The unit vectors are called base vectors when used for this purpose.
Note that it is not necessary to have three mutually orthogonal vectors, or vectors of unit
size, or a right-handed system, to form a ba sis – only that the thr ee vectors are not co-
planar. The right-handed orthonormal set is ofte n the easiest basis to use in practice, but
this is not always the case – for example, wh en one wants to describe a body with curved
boundaries (see later). The dot product of two vectors
u and v, referred to the above basis, can be written as
() ( )
() () ()
() () ()
() () ()
33 22 113 3 33 2 3 23 1 3 133 2 32 2 2 22 1 2 123 1 31 2 1 21 1 1 1133 22 11 33 22 11
vuvuvuvu vu vuvu vu vuvu vu vuv v v u u u
++=⋅+⋅+⋅+⋅+⋅+⋅+⋅+⋅+⋅=++⋅++=⋅
ee ee eeee ee eeee ee eee e e e e e vu
(1.3.5)
Similarly, the cross product is
() ( )
()()()
()()()
()()()
() () ()3 12 21 2 13 31 1 23 323 3 33 2 3 23 1 3 133 2 32 2 2 22 1 2 123 1 31 2 1 21 1 1 1133 22 11 33 22 11
e e eee ee eeee ee eeee ee eee e e e e e vu
vuvu vuvu vuvuvu vu vuvu vu vuvu vu vuv v v u u u
−+−−−=×+×+×+×+×+×+×+×+×=++×++=×
(1.3.6)
This is often written in the form
3 2 13 2 13 2 1
v vvu uue ee
vu=× , (1.3.7)
that is, the cross product is e qual to the determinant of the 33× matrix
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
3 2 13 2 13 2 1
v vvu uue ee
Section 1.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 171.3.2 The Index Notation
The expression for the cross product in term s of components, Eqn. 1.3.6, is quite lengthy
– for more complicated quanti ties things get unmanageably long. Thus a short-hand
notation is used for these component equations, and this index notation2 is described
here. In the index notation, the expression for the vector
a in terms of the components
3 2 1,,aaa and the corresponding basis vectors 3 2 1,,eee is written as
∑
==++=3
133 22 11
iiia a a a e e e e a (1.3.8)
This can be simplified further by using Einstein’s summation convention , whereby the
summation sign is dropped and it is unde rstood that for a repeated index ( i in this case) a
summation over the range of the index (3 in this case3) is implied. Thus one writes
iiae a= . This can be further shortened to, simply, ia.
The dot product of two vectors wri tten in the index notation reads
iivu=⋅vu Dot Product (1.3.9)
The repeated index i is called a dummy index , because it can be replaced with any other
letter and the sum is the same; for exampl e, this could equally well be written as
jjvu=⋅vu or kkvu .
For the purpose of writing the vector cross product in index notation, the permutation
symbol (or alternating symbol ) ijkε can be introduced defined by
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
−+
=
equal are indices moreor twoif 0)3,2,1( ofn permutatio oddan is ),,( if1)3,2,1( ofn permutatio even an is ),,( if1
kjikji
ijkε (1.3.10)
For example (see Fig. 1.3.2),
011
122132123
=−=+=
εεε
2 or indicial or subscript or suffix notation
3 2 in the case of a two-dimensional space/analysis
Section 1.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 18
Figure 1.3.2: schematic for the permut ation symbol (clockwise gives +1)
Note that
ikj kji jik kij jki ijk εεεεεε −=−=−=== (1.3.11)
and that, in terms of the base vectors { ▲Problem 7},
k ijk j i e eeε=× (1.3.12)
and {▲Problem 7}
()k j i ijk eee⋅×=ε . (1.3.13)
The cross product can now be written concisely as { ▲Problem 8}
kji ijkvue vuε=× Cross Product (1.3.14)
Introduce next the Kronecker delta symbol ijδ, defined by
⎩⎨⎧
=≠=jiji
ij,1,0δ (1.3.15)
Note that 111=δ but, using the index notation, 3 =iiδ . The Kronecker delta allows one
to write the expressions defi ning the orthonormal basis vect ors (1.3.1, 1.3.2) in the
compact form
ij j iδ=⋅ee Orthonormal Basis Rule (1.3.16)
The triple scalar product (1.1.4) can now be written as
()()
3 2 13 2 13 2 1
w w wv v vu u uwvuwvuw vu
kji ijkkmmji ijkmm kji ijk
===⋅ =⋅×
εδεε e e wvu
(1.3.17) 1
2 3
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 19
Note that, since the determinant of a matrix is equal to the determinant of the transpose of
a matrix, this is equivalent to
()
3 3 32 2 21 1 1
wvuwvuwvu
=⋅× wvu (1.3.18)
Here follow some useful formulae involving th e permutation and Krone cker delta symbol
{▲Problem 13}:
pk ijp ijkjp iq jq ip kpq ijk
δεεδδδδεε
2=−=
(1.3.19)
Finally, here are some other important identit ies involving vectors; th e third of these is
called Lagrange’s identity :
() () ()
() ( ) ()
() ()
() () () [] ()[]
()[] ()[] ()[] ()[] cdbabcdaacbddcbadcbacdba dc badbdacbcadcbacbabca cbaba ba baba
×⋅+×⋅+×⋅=×⋅×⋅−×⋅=×××⋅⋅⋅⋅=×⋅×⋅−⋅=××⋅−=×⋅×2 2 2
(1.3.20)
1.3.3 Matrix Notation for Vectors
The symbolic notation v and index notation iive (or simply iv) can be used to denote a
vector. Another notation is the matrix notation : the vector v can be represented by a
13× matrix (a column vector ):
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
321
vvv
Matrices will be denoted by square brack ets, so a shorthand notation for this
matrix/vector would be []v. The elements of the matrix []v can be written in the element
form iv. The element form for a matrix is esse ntially the same as the index notation for
the vector it represents.
Formally, a vector can be represented by the ordered triplet of real numbers, ()3 2 1,,vvv .
The set of all vectors can be represented by 3R, the set of all ordered triplets of real
numbers:
Section 1.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 20(){ }R vvvvvv R ∈ =3 2 1 3 2 13,,|,, (1.3.21)
It is important to note the distinction betw een a vector and a matrix : the former is a
mathematical object independent of any basis, th e latter is a representation of the vector
with respect to a particular basis – use a diffe rent set of basis vector s and the elements of
the matrix will change, but the matrix is stil l describing the same vector. Said another
way, there is a difference between an element (vector) v of Euclidean vector space and an
ordered triplet 3Rvi∈ . This notion will be discussed more fully in the next section.
As an example, the dot product can be written in the matrix notation as
Here, the notation []Tu denotes the 31× matrix (the row vector ). The result is a 11×
matrix, i.e. a scalar, in element form iivu.
1.3.4 Cartesian Coordinates
Thus far, the notion of an origin has not been used. Choose a point o in Euclidean (point)
space, to be called the origin . An origin together with a right-handed orthonormal basis
{}ie constitutes a ( rectangular ) Cartesian coordinate system , Fig. 1.3.3.
Figure 1.3.3: a Cartesian coordinate system
A second point v then defines a position vector ov−, Fig. 1.3.3. The components of the
vector ov− are called the ( rectangular ) Cartesian coordinates of the point v 4. For
brevity, the vector ov− is simply labelled v, that is, one uses th e same symbol for both
the position vector and associated point.
4 That is, “components” are used for vectors and “coordinates” are used for points ov(point)
ovv−= (vector)
1e2e3e
(point) “short”
matrix notation “full”
matrix notation[][] [ ]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
321
3 2 1T
vvv
u uu vu
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 21
1.3.5 Problems
1. Evaluate vu⋅ where 3 2 1 2 3 e e eu −+= , 3 2 1 4 2 4 e e e v +−= .
2. Prove that for any vector u, 3 3 2 2 1 1 ) ( ) ( ) ( eeu eeu eeu u ⋅+⋅+⋅= . [Hint: write u in
component form.]
3. Find the projection of the vector 3 2 12 e e eu +−= on the vector
3 2 1 7 4 4 e e e v +−= .
4. Find the angle between 3 2 1 6 2 3 e e e u −+= and 3 2 13 4 e e e v +−= .
5. Write down an expression for a unit vector parallel to the resultant of two vectors u
and v (in symbolic notation). Find this vector when 3 2 1 5 4 2 e e e u −+= ,
3 2 1 3 2 e e ev ++= (in component form). Check that your final vector is indeed a
unit vector.
6. Evaluate vu×, where 3 2 1 2 2 e e e u +−−= , 3 2 12 2 e e e v +−= .
7. Verify that m ijm j i e eeε=× . Hence, by dotting each side with ke, show that
()k j i ijk eee⋅×=ε .
8. Show that kji ijkvue vuε=× .
9. The triple scalar product is given by ()kji ijk wvuε=⋅× wvu . Expand this equation
and simplify, so as to express the triple scalar product in full (non-index) component
form.
10. Write the following in index notation: v, 1ev⋅, kev⋅.
11. Show that jiijbaδ is equivalent to ba⋅.
12. Verify that 6 =ijk ijkεε .
13. Verify that jp iq jq ip kpq ijk δδδδεε −= and hence show that pk ijp ijkδεε 2= .
14. Evaluate or simplify th e following expressions:
(a) kkδ (b) ijijδδ (c) jk ijδδ (d) kj jkv3 1δε
15. Prove Lagrange’s identity 1.3.20b.
16. If e is a unit vector and a an arbitrary vector, show that
()()eaeeeaa ××+⋅=
which is another representation of Eqn. 1.1.2, where a can be resolved into
components parallel and perpendicular to e.
Section 1.4
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 221.4 Matrices and Element Form
1.4.1 Matrix – Matrix Multiplication
In the next section, §1.5, rega rding vector transf ormation equations, it will be necessary
to multiply various matrices with each other (of sizes
13×, 31× and 33×). It will be
helpful to write these matrix multipli cations in a short-hand element form.
First, it has been seen th at the dot product of two v ectors can be represented by [][]vuT, or
iivu. Similarly, the matrix multiplication [][]Tvu gives a 33× matrix with element form
jivu or, in full,
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
33 23 1332 22 1231 21 11
vu vuvuvu vuvuvu vu vu
This type of matrix represents the tensor product of two vectors, written in symbolic
notation as vu⊗ (or simply uv). Tensor products will be di scussed in detail in a later
section.
Next, the matrix multiplication
[] []
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
≡
321
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
uuu
Q Q QQ Q QQ Q Q
uQ
is a 13× matrix with elements [][]()j ij i uQ≡uQ . The elements of [][ ]uQ are the same as
those of [][]T TQu , which in element form reads [][]()ijj i Qu≡T TQu .
The expression [][]Qu is meaningless, but [][]QuT {▲Problem 1} is a 31× matrix with
elements [][]()ji j i Qu≡ QuT.
This leads to the following rule:
1. if a vector pre-multiplies a matrix
[]Q → it is the transpose []Tu
2. if a matrix []Q pre-multiplies the vector → it is []u
3. if summed indices are “b eside each other”, as the j in ji jQu or j ijuQ
→ the matrix is []Q
4. if summed indices are not beside each other, as the j in ijjQu
→ the matrix is the transpose, []TQ
Section 1.4
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 23
Finally, consider the multiplication of 33× matrices. Again, this follows the “beside
each other” rule for the summed index. For example, [][]BA gives the 33× matrix
{▲Problem 5} [] []()kj ik ij BA= BA , and the multiplication [][]BAT is written as
[][]()kj ki ij BA= BAT. There is also the important identity
[][]()[][]T T TAB BA= (1.4.1)
Note also the following (which applies to both the index notation and element form):
(i) if there is no free index, as in iivu, there is one element (representing a scalar)
(ii) if there is one free index, as in ji jQu , it is a 13× (or 31×) matrix
(representing a vector)
(iii) if there are two free indices, as in kj kiBA , it is a 33× matrix (representing, as
will be seen later, a second-order tensor)
1.4.2 The Trace of a Matrix
Another important notation i nvolving matrices is the
trace of a matrix, defined to be the
sum of the diagonal terms, and denoted by
[]iiA A A A ≡++=33 22 11 trA The Trace (1.4.2)
1.4.3 Proble ms
1. Show that [][]QuT is a 31× matrix with elements jijQu (write the matrices out in
full)
2. Show that [] []()[] []T T TQu uQ=
3. Are the three elements of [][]uQ the same as those of [][]QuT?
4. What is the element form for the matrix representation of ()cba⋅?
5. Write out the 33× matrices A and B in full, i.e. in terms of ,,12 11AA etc. and verify
that []kj ik ij BA= AB for 1 ,2== j i .
6. What is the element form for
(i) [][]TBA
(ii) [][][]vAvT (there is no ambiguity here, since [][]()[][][] []()vAv vAvT T= )
(iii) [][][]BABT
7. Show that []Atr=ij ijAδ .
8. Show that 3 2 1 3 2 1 ] det[k ji ijk k j i ijk AAA AAA ε ε = =A .
Section 1.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 241.5 Coordinate Transformation of Vector Components
Very often in practical problems, the compone nts of a vector are known in one coordinate
system but it is necessary to find them in some other coordinate system.
For example, one might know that the force f acting “in the
1x direction” has a certain
value, Fig. 1.5.1 – this is equivalent to knowing the 1x component of the force, in an
2 1xx− coordinate system. One might then want to know what force is “acting” in some
other direction – for example in the 1x′ direction shown – this is equivalent to asking what
the 1x′ component of the force is in a new 2 1xx′−′ coordinate system.
Figure 1.5.1: a vector represented usin g two different coordinate systems
The relationship between the components in one coordinate system and the components
in a second coordinate system are called the transformation equations . These
transformation equations are derived and discussed in what follows.
1.5.1 Rotations and Translations
Any change of Cartesian coordinate systems can be split up into a translation of the base
vectors and a rotation of the base vectors. A transl ation of the base vectors does not
change the components of a vector. Mathema tically, this can be e xpressed by saying that
the components of a vector a are ae
⋅i, and these three quantities do not change under a
translation of base vectors.
1.5.2 Components of a Vector in Different Systems
Vectors are mathematical objects which exist independently of any coordinate system.
Introducing a coordinate system for the pur pose of analysis, one could choose, for
example, a certain Cartesian coordi nate system with base vectors
ie and origin o, Fig.
1.5.2. In that case the vector can be written as 33 22 11 e e e u u u u ++= , and 3 2 1,, uuu are
its components. 1x component
of force 1x2x
f
1x′2x′1x′ component
of force
Section 1.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 25
Now a second coordinate system can be introduced (with the same origin), this time with
base vectors ie′. In that case, the vector can be written as 33 22 11 e e e u ′′+′′+′′= u u u , where
3 2 1,, uuu′′′ are its components in this second coordi nate system, as shown in the figure.
Thus the same vector can be written in more than one way:
33 22 11 33 22 11 e e e e e e u ′′+′′+′′=++= u u u u u u
The first coordinate system is often referred to as “the 321xxox system” and the second as
“the 321xxxo′′′ system”.
Figure 1.5.2: a vector represented usin g two different coordinate systems
Note that the new coordinate system is obtained from the first one by a rotation of the
base vectors. The figure shows a rotation θ about the 3x axis (the sign convention for
rotations is positive counterclockwise).
Two Dimensions
Concentrating for the moment on the two dimensions 2 1xx−, from trigonometry (refer to
Fig. 1.5.3),
[] []
[] []22 1 12 12 122 11
cos sin sin cos e ee ee e u
u u u uCP BD AB OBu u
′+′+′−′=++−=+=
θθ θθ
and so
2x′2x
1x1x′
1u2u′1u′
2u
θθ
o1e′ 2e′
vector components in
second coordinate system vector components in
first coordinate system 2 1 22 1 1
cos sinsin cos
u u uu u u
′+′=′−′=
θθθθ
Section 1.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 26In matrix form, these transforma tion equations can be written as
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
′′
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
21
21
cos sinsin cos
uu
uu
θθθθ
Figure 1.5.3: geometry of the 2D coordinate transformation
The 22× matrix is called the transformation or rotation matrix []Q. By pre-
multiplying both sides of these equations by the inverse of []Q, []1−Q , one obtains the
transformation equations transforming from []T
2 1uu to []T
2 1uu′′ :
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
−=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
′′
21
21
cos sinsin cos
uu
uu
θθθθ
An important property of the tran sformation matrix is that it is orthogonal , by which is
meant that
[][]T 1Q Q=− Orthogonality of Transformation/Rotation Matrix (1.5.1)
Three Dimensions
It is straight forward to show that, in the full three dimensions, Fig. 1.5.4, the components
in the two coordinate sy stems are related through
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
′′′
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
′ ′ ′′ ′ ′′ ′ ′
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
321
3 3 2 3 1 33 2 2 2 1 23 1 2 1 1 1
321
), cos(), cos(), cos(), cos(), cos(), cos(), cos(), cos(), cos(
uuu
xx xx xxxx xx xxxx xx xx
uuu
where ), cos(j ixx′ is the cosine of the angle between the ix and jx′ axes. These nine
quantities are called the direction cosines of the coordinate transformation. Again
denoting these by the letter Q, ), cos( ),, cos(2 1 12 1 1 11 xx Qxx Q ′ =′ = , etc., so that
), cos(j i ij xx Q ′ = , (1.5.2) 2x′2x
1x1x′
1u2u′1u′
2u
θθθ
A BP
D
oC
Section 1.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 27
one has the matrix equations
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
′′′
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡321
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
321
uuu
Q Q QQ Q QQ Q Q
uuu
or, in element form and short-hand matrix notation,
[][][]uQ u′= ′= Kjij i uQ u (1.5.3)
Figure 1.5.4: two different coordinate systems in a 3D space
Note :
• some authors define the matrix of direction cosines to consist of the components
), cos(j i ij xx Q ′= , so that the subscript i refers to the new coordinate system and the j to the old
coordinate system, rather than the other way around as used here
Transformation of Cartesian Base Vectors
The direction cosines introduced above also re late the base vectors in any two Cartesian
coordinate systems. It can be seen that
ij j i Q=′⋅ee (1.5.4)
This relationship is illu strated in Fig. 1.5.5 for 1=i .
1x2x
1x′2x′
3x3x′u
Section 1.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 28
Figure 1.5.5: direction cosines
Formal Derivation of the Transformation Equations
In the above, the transformation equations j ij i uQ u′= were derived geometrically. They
can also be derived algebrai cally using the index notation as follows: start with the
relations jj kk u u e e u ′′== and post-multiply both sides by ie to get (the corresponding
matrix representation is to the right (also, see Problem 2 in §1.4.3)):
[][] []
[] [] [] uQ uQu uee ee
′= ′=→′= ′=→′=→⋅′′=⋅
KK
jij iijj iijj kiki jj i kk
uQ uQu uQu uu u
T T Tδ
The inverse equations are { ▲Problem 3}
[][][]uQ uT=′ =′ Kjji i uQ u (1.5.5)
Orthogonality of the Transformation Matrix []Q
As in the two dimensional case, the transformation matrix is orthogonal, [][]1 T −=Q Q .
This follows from 1.5.3, 1.5.5.
Example
Consider a Cartesian coordinate system with base vectors ie. A coordinate
transformation is carried out with the new basis given by
3)3(
3 2)3(
2 1)3(
1 33)2(
3 2)2(
2 1)2(
1 23)1(
3 2)1(
2 1)1(
1 1
e e e ee e e ee e e e
n n nn n nn n n
++=′++=′++=′
What is the transformation matrix? 1e′2e′
1e
3e′2 1 2 1), cos( ee′⋅=′xx
3 1 3 1), cos( ee′⋅=′xx1 1 1 1), cos( ee′⋅=′xx
Section 1.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 29
Solution
The transformation matrix consists of the direction cosines j i j i ij xx Q ee′⋅=′ = ), cos( , so
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
′′′
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
321
)3(
3)2(
3)1(
3)3(
2)2(
2)1(
2)3(
1)2(
1)1(
1
321
uuu
n n nn n nn n n
uuu
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1.5.3 Problems
1.
The angles between the axes in two coor dinate systems are gi ven in the tables
below.
1x 2x 3x
1x′ o135 o60 o120
2x′ o90 o45 o45
3x′ o45 o60 o120
Construct the correspondi ng transformation matrix []Q and verify that it is
orthogonal.
2. The 321xxxo′′′ coordinate system is obtained from the 321xxox coordinate system by a
positive (counterclockwise) rotation of θ about the 3x axis. Find the (full three
dimensional) transformation matrix []Q. A further positive rotation β about the
2x axis is then made to give the 321xxxo′′′′′′ coordinate system. Find the
corresponding transformation matrix []P. Then construct the transformation matrix
[]R for the complete transformation from the 321xxox to the 321xxxo′′′′′′ coordinate
system.
3. Beginning with the expression i kk i jj u u ee ee ′⋅′′=′⋅ , formally derive the relation
jji i uQ u=′ ([][][]uQ uT=′ ).
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 301.6 Vector Calculus 1 - Differentiation
Calculus involving vectors is discussed in this section, rather intuitively at first and more
formally toward the end of this section.
1.6.1 The Ordinary Calculus
Consider a scalar-valued function of a scalar , for example the time-dependent density
of a material
)(tρρ= . The calculus of scalar valued functions of scalars is just the
ordinary calculus. Some of the important concepts of the ordinary calculus are reviewed
in Appendix B to this Chapter, §1.B.2.
1.6.2 Vector-valued Functions of a scalar
Consider a vector-valued function of a scalar , for example the time-dependent
displacement of a particle
)(tuu= . In this case, the derivative is defined in the usual
way,
tt t t
dtd
tΔ−Δ+=→Δ)() (lim0u u u,
which turns out to be simply the derivative of the coefficients1,
ii
dtdu
dtdu
dtdu
dtdu
dtde e e eu≡++=33
22
11
Partial derivatives can also be defined in the usual way. For example, if u is a function of
the coordinates, ),,(3 2 1 xxxu , then
13 2 1 3 2 1 1
0
1),,(),, (lim
1xxxx xxx x
xxΔ− Δ+=∂∂
→Δu u u
Differentials of vectors are also defined in the usual way, so that when 3 2 1,, uuu undergo
increments 3 3 2 2 1 1 , , u duu duu du Δ=Δ=Δ= , the differential of u is
33 22 11 e e e u du du du d ++=
and the differential and actual increment uΔ approach one another as
0 , ,3 2 1 →ΔΔΔ u u u .
1 assuming that the base vectors do not depend on t
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 31Space Curves
The derivative of a vector can be interpreted geometrically as shown in Fig. 1.6.1: uΔ is
the increment in u consequent upon an increment tΔ in t. As t changes, the end-point of
the vector )(tu traces out the dotted curve Γ shown – it is clear that as 0→Δt , uΔ
approaches the tangent to Γ, so that dtd/u is tangential to Γ. The unit vector tangent to
the curve is denoted by τ:
dtddtd
//
uuτ= (1.6.1)
Figure 1.6.1: a space curve; (a) the tangen t vector, (b) increment in arc length
Let s be a measure of the length of the curve Γ, measured from some fixed point on Γ.
Let sΔ be the increment in arc-length corresponding to increments in the coordinates,
[]T
3 2 1 , , u u uΔΔΔ=Δu , Fig. 1.6.1b. Then, from the ordinary calculus (see Appendix
1.A.2),
()()()()2
32
22
12du du du ds ++=
so that
2
32
22
1⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛=dtdu
dtdu
dtdu
dtds
But
33
22
11e e eu
dtdu
dtdu
dtdu
dtd++=
so that
dtds
dtd=u (1.6.2) )(tu ) ( t tΔ+uuΔτ
•sΓ
1x2x
••
1du2du dssΔ
(a) (b)
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 32
Thus the unit vector tangent to the curve can be written as
dsd
dtdsdtd u uτ ==// (1.6.3)
If u is interpreted as the position vector of a particle and t is interpreted as time, then
dtd/u v= is the velocity vector of the particle as it moves with speed dtds/ along Γ.
Example (of particle motion)
A particle moves along a curve whose parametric equations are 2
12t x= , t t x 42
2−= ,
533−=t x where t is time. Find the component of the velocity at time 1=t in the
direction 3 2 1 2 3 e e ea +−= .
Solution
The velocity is
() () {}
1 at 3 2 453 4 2
3 2 13 22
12
= +−=−+−+ ==
tt t t tdtd
dtd
e e ee e erv
The component in the given direction is avˆ⋅, where aˆ is a unit vector in the direction of
a, giving 7/148 .
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Curvature
The curvature )(sκ of a space curve is defined to be the length of the rate of change of
the unit tangent vector:
22
)(dsd
dsdsuτ==κ
Note that τΔ is in a direction perpendicular to τ, Fig. 1.6.2. In fact, this can be proved
as follows: since τ is a unit vector, ττ⋅ is a constant ( 1=), and so () 0 /=⋅ds dττ , but
also,
()dsd
dsd ττττ⋅=⋅ 2
and so τ and dsd/τ are perpendicular. The unit vector defined in this way is called the
principal normal vector :
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 33dsdτνκ1=
Figure 1.6.2: the curvature
This can be seen geometrically in Fig. 1.6.2: from the small triangle, τΔ is a vector of
magnitude sΔκ in the direction of the vector normal to τ. The radius of curvature R is
defined as the reciprocal of the curvature; it is the radius of the circle which just touches
the curve at s, Fig. 1.6.2.
Finally, the unit vector perpendicular to both the tangent vector and the principal normal
vector is called the unit binormal vector :
ντb×=
The planes defined by these vectors are shown in Fig. 1.6.3; they are called the rectifying
plane , the normal plane and the osculating plane .
Figure 1.6.3: the unit tangent, principal normal and binormal vectors and associated
planes
)(sτ•)(1
sRκ=
•) (dss+ττΔ)(sν
) (dss+νsΔκ
sΔκ
τ•ν
bNormal plane Osculating
plane
Rectifying
plane
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 34Rules of Differentiation
The derivative of a vector is also a vector and the usual rules of differentiation apply,
()
()dtd
dtdtdtddtd
dtd
dtd
ααα vvvv uvu
+=+=+
)( (1.6.4)
Also, it is straight forward to show that { ▲Problem 2}
() () av av av av av av ×+×=× ⋅+⋅=⋅dtd
dtd
dtd
dtd
dtd
dtd (1.6.5)
(The order of the terms in the cross-product expression is important here.)
1.6.3 Fields
In many applications of vector calculus, a sc alar or vector can be associated with each
point in space
x. In this case they are called scalar or vector fields . For example
)(xθ temperature a scalar field (a scalar-valued function of position)
)(xv velocity a vector field (a vect or valued function of position)
These quantities will in general depend also on time, so that one writes ),(txθ or ),(txv .
Partial differentiation of scalar and vector fields with respect to the variable t is
symbolised by t∂∂/. On the other hand, partial differentiation with respect to the
coordinates is symbolised by ix∂∂/. The notation can be made more compact by
introducing the subscript comma to denote partial differentiation with respect to the
coordinate variables, in which case i i x∂∂= /,φφ , k j i jki xx u u ∂∂∂= /2
, , and so on.
1.6.4 The Gradient of a Scalar Field
Let )(xφ be a scalar field. The gradient of φ is a vector field defined by (see Fig. 1.6.4)
xee e e
∂∂≡∂∂=∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=∇
φφφφφφ
i
ixx x x3
32
21
1
Gradient of a Scalar Field (1.6.6)
The gradient φ∇ is of considerable importance because if one takes the dot product of
φ∇ with xd, it gives the increment in φ :
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 35
)() ( x x xe e x
d dddxxdxxd
i
ijj i
i
φ φφφφφ
−+==∂∂=⋅∂∂=⋅∇
(1.6.7)
Figure 1.6.4: the gradient of a vector
If one writes xd as e ex dx d= , where e is a unit vector in the direction of dx, then
ne
e dd
dxd φ φφ ≡⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛=⋅∇
direction in (1.6.8)
This quantity is called the directional derivative of φ, in the direction of e, and will be
discussed further in §1.6.11.
The gradient of a scalar field is also called the scalar gradient , to distinguish it from the
vector gradient (see later)2, and is also denoted by
φφ∇≡ grad (1.6.9)
Example (of the Gradient of a Scalar Field)
Consider a two-dimensio nal temperature field 2
22
1x x+=θ . Then
22 11 2 2 e e x x+=∇θ
For example, at )0,1( , 1=θ , 12e=∇θ and at )1,1(, 2=θ , 2 12 2 e e+=∇θ , Fig. 1.6.5.
Note the following:
(i) θ∇ points in the direction normal to the curve const.=θ
(ii) the direction of maximum rate of change of θ is in the direction of θ∇
2 in this context, a gradient is a derivative with respect to a position vector, but the term gradient is used
more generally than this, e.g. see §1.12 ••
xxdφ∇
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 36(iii) the direction of zero θd is in the direction perpendicular to θ∇
Figure 1.6.5: gradient of a temperature field
The curves () const. ,2 1=xxθ are called isotherms (curves of constant temperature). In
general, they are called iso-curves (or iso-surfaces in three dimensions).
■
Many physical laws are given in terms of the gradient of a scalar field. For example,
Fourier’s law of heat conduction relates the heat flux q (the rate at which heat flows
through a surface of unit area3) to the temperature gradient through
θ∇−=k q (1.6.10)
where k is the thermal conductivity of the material, so that heat flows along the direction
normal to the isotherms.
The Normal to a Surface
In the above example, it was seen that θ∇ points in the direction normal to the curve
const.=θ Here it will be seen generally how and why the gradient can be used to obtain
a normal vector to a surface.
Consider a surface represented by the scalar function c xxxf =),,(3 2 1 , c a constant4, and
also a space curve C lying on the surface, defined by the position vector
3 3 2 2 1 1 )( )( )( e e e r tx tx tx ++= . The components of r must satisfy the equation of the
surface, so c txtxtxf =))(),(),((3 2 1 . Differentiation gives
03
32
21
1=∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=dtdx
xf
dtdx
xf
dtdx
xf
dtdf
3 the flux is the rate of flow of fluid, particles or energy through a given surface; the flux density is the flux
per unit area but, as here, this is more commonly referred to simply as the flux
4 a surface can be represented by the equation c xxxf =),,(3 2 1 ; for example, the expression
42
32
22
1 =++ x x x is the equation for a sphere of radius 2 (with centre at the origin). Alternatively, the
surface can be written in the form ),(2 1 3 xxg x= , for example 2
22
1 3 4 x x x −−= 1=θ
2=θ)0,1(θ∇)1,1(θ∇
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 37which is equivalent to the equation ()0 / grad =⋅ dtdfr and, as seen in §1.6.2, dtd/r is a
vector tangential to the surface. Thus f grad is normal to the tangent vector; f grad must
be normal to all the tangents to all the curves through p, so it must be normal to the plane
tangent to the surface.
Taylor’s Series
Writing φ as a function of three variables (omitting time t), so that ),,(3 2 1 xxxφφ= , then
φ can be expanded in a three-dimensional Taylor’s series:
()
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧+
∂∂+⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂+ =+++
L2
1 2
123
32
21
13 2 1 3 3 2 2 1 1
21),,( ) , , (
dx
xdxxdxxdxxxxx dxxdxxdxx
φφφφφ φ
Neglecting the higher order terms, this can be written as
xxx x x d d ⋅∂∂+=+φφ φ )() (
which is equivalent to 1.6.6, 1.6.7.
1.6.5 The Nabla Operator
The symbolic vector operator ∇ is called the Nabla operator5. One can write this in
component form as
iix x x x ∂∂=∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=∇ e e e e
33
22
11 (1.6.11)
One can generalise the idea of the gradient of a scalar field by defining the dot product
and the cross product of the vector operator ∇ with a vector field ()•, according to the
rules
() () () ()•×∂∂=•×∇•⋅∂∂=•⋅∇
ii
iix xe e , (1.6.12)
The following terminology is used:
u uu u
×∇=⋅∇=∇=
curldivgrad φφ
(1.6.13)
5 or del or the Gradient operator
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 38
These latter two are discussed in the following sections.
1.6.6 The Divergence of a Vector Field
From the definition (1.6.12), the divergence of a vector field )(xa is the scalar field
()
33
22
11div
xa
xa
xaxaaxii
jj
ii
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=∂∂=⋅⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=⋅∇= e e a a
Divergence of a Vector Field (1.6.14)
Differential Elements & Physical interpretations of the Divergence
Consider a flowing compressible6 material with velocity field ),,(3 2 1 xxxv . Consider
now a differential element of this material, with dimensions 3 2 1 , , x xxΔΔΔ , with bottom
left-hand corner at ) ,,(3 2 1 xxx , fixed in space and through which the material flows7, Fig.
1.6.6.
The component of the velocity in the1x direction, 1v, will vary over a face of the element
but, if the element is small , the velocities will vary linearly as shown; only the
components at the four corners of the face are shown for clarity.
Since [distance = time × velocity], the volume of material flowing through the right-hand
face in time tΔ is tΔ times the “volume” bounded by the four corner velocities (between
the right-hand face and the plane surface denoted by the dotted lines); it is straightforward
to show that this volume is equal to the volume shown to the right, Fig. 1.6.6b, with
constant velocity equal to the average velocity avev, which occurs at the centre of the face.
Thus the volume of material flowing out is8 t vxxaveΔΔΔ3 2 and the volume flux , i.e. the
rate of volume flow, is avevxx3 2ΔΔ . Now
) , , (3 21
3 2 21
2 1 1 1 x xx xx xv vave Δ+Δ+Δ+=
Using a Taylor’s series expansion, and neglecting higher order terms,
31
3 21
21
2 21
11
1 3 2 1 1 ),,(xvxxvxxvx xxxv vave∂∂Δ+∂∂Δ+∂∂Δ+ ≈
6 that is, it can be compressed or expanded
7 this type of fixed volume in space, used in analysis, is called a control volume
8 the velocity will change by a small amount during the time interval tΔ. One could use the average
velocity in the calculation, i.e. () ) ,( ),(1 1 21t t vt v Δ++ x x , but in the limit as 0→Δt , this will reduce to
),(1t vx
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 39with the partial derivatives evaluated at ),,(3 2 1 xxx , so the volume flux out is
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧
∂∂Δ+∂∂Δ+∂∂Δ+ ΔΔ
31
3 21
21
2 21
11
1 3 2 1 1 3 2 ),,(xvxxvxxvx xxxvxx
Figure 1.6.6: a differential element; (a) fl ow through a face, (b) volume of material
flowing through the face
The net volume flux out (rate of volume flow out through the right-hand face minus the
rate of volume flow in through the left-hand face) is then ()1 1 3 2 1 /xvxxx ∂∂ΔΔΔ and the net
volume flux per unit volume is 1 1/x v∂∂ . Carrying out a similar calculation for the other
two coordinate directions leads to
net unit volume flux out of an elemental volume : vdiv
33
22
11≡∂∂+∂∂+∂∂
xv
xv
xv (1.6.15)
which is the physical meaning of the divergence of the velocity field.
If 0div>v , there is a net flow out and the density of material is decreasing. On the other
hand, if 0 div=v , the inflow equals the outflow and the density remains constant – such a
material is called incompressible9. A flow which is divergence free is said to be
isochoric . A vector v for which 0 div=v is said to be solenoidal .
Notes :
• The above result holds only in the limit when the element shrinks to zero size – so that the extra
terms in the Taylor series tend to zero and the velocity field varies in a linear fashion over a face
• consider the velocity at a fixed point in space, ),(txv . The velocity at a later time, ) ,( t tΔ+xv ,
actually gives the velocity of a different material pa rticle. This is shown in Fig. 1.6.7 below: the
material particles 3,2,1 are moving through space and whereas ),(txv represents the velocity
of particle 2, ) ,( t tΔ+xv now represents the velocity of particle 1, which has moved into
position x. This point is important in the considerat ion of the kinematics of materials, to be
discussed in Chapter 2
9 a liquid , such as water, is a material which is very incompressible ),, (3 2 1 1 1 xxx xvΔ+ ),,(3 2 1 xxx
1xΔ2xΔ
) ,, (3 3 2 1 1 1 x xxx xv Δ+ Δ+) , , (3 3 2 2 1 1 1 x xx xx xv Δ+Δ+Δ+
), , (3 2 2 1 1 1 xx xx xv Δ+Δ+3xΔ
avev
(a) (b)
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 40
Figure 1.6.7: moving material particles
Another example would be the divergence of the heat flux vector q. This time suppose
also that there is some generator of heat inside the element (a source ), generating at a rate
of r per unit volume, r being a scalar field. Again, assuming the element to be small, one
takes r to be acting at the mid-point of the element, and one considers ), (1 21
1Lx xrΔ+ .
Assume a steady-state heat flow, so that the (heat) energy within the elemental volume
remains constant with time - the law of balance of (heat) energy then requires that the net
flow of heat out must equal the heat generated within, so
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧
∂∂Δ+∂∂Δ+∂∂Δ+ ΔΔΔ=∂∂ΔΔΔ+∂∂ΔΔΔ+∂∂ΔΔΔ
33 21
22 21
11 21
3 2 1 3 2 133
3 2 1
22
3 2 1
11
3 2 1
),,(xrxxrxxrx xxxrxxxxqxxxxqxxxxqxxx
Dividing through by 3 2 1 xxxΔΔΔ and taking the limit as 0 , ,3 2 1 →ΔΔΔ x xx , one obtains
r=qdiv (1.6.16)
Here, the divergence of the heat flux vector fi eld can be interpreted as the heat generated
(or absorbed) per unit volume per unit time in a temperature field. If the divergence is
zero, there is no heat being generated (or absorbed) and the heat leaving the element is
equal to the heat entering it.
1.6.7 The Laplacian
Combining Fourier’s law of heat conduction (1.6.10), θ∇−=k q , with the energy
balance equation (1.6.16), r=qdiv , and assuming the conductivity is constant, leads to
r k=∇⋅∇−θ . Now
2
32
2
22
2
1222
x x xx x x x xiij
j ij
j ii
∂∂+
∂∂+
∂∂=∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂⋅∂∂=∇⋅∇
θθθθδθ θθ e e
(1.6.17)
This expression is called the Laplacian of θ. By introducing the Laplacian
operator ∇⋅∇≡∇2, one has 12 3
x xΔ− x x xΔ+12 3t time
ttΔ+ time),(txv
) ,( ttΔ+xv
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 41
kr−=∇θ2 (1.6.18)
This equation governs the steady state heat flow for constant conductivity. In general, the
equation a=∇φ2 is called Poisson’s equation . When there are no heat sources (or
sinks), one has Laplace’s equation , 02=∇θ . Laplace’s and Poisson’s equation arise in
many other mathematical models in fluid mechanics, electromagnetism, etc.
1.6.8 The Curl of a Vector Field
From the definition 1.6.12 and 1.6.11, the curl of a vector field )(xa is the vector field
()
k
ij
ijk j i
ijjj
ii
xa
xaax
e eee ea a
∂∂=×∂∂=×∂∂=×∇=
εcurl
Curl of a Vector Field (1.6.19)
It can also be expressed in the form
j
ki
ijk i
jk
ijk k
ij
ijkxa
xa
xaa a ax x x
e e ee e e
a a
∂∂=∂∂=∂∂=∂∂
∂∂
∂∂=×∇=
ε ε ε3 2 13 2 13 2 1
curl
(1.6.20)
Note :
• the divergence and curl of a vector field are inde pendent of any coordinate system (for example,
the divergence of a vector and the length and direction of acurl are independent of a coordinate
system) – these will be re-defined without refere nce to any particular coordinate system when
discussing tensors (see §1.14)
Physical interpretation of the Curl
Consider a particle with position vector r and moving with velocity rωv×= , that is,
with an angular velocity ω about an axis in the direction of ω. Then {▲Problem 7}
()ω rω v 2 curl =××∇= (1.6.21)
Thus the curl of a vector field is associated with rotational properties. In fact, if v is the
velocity of a moving fluid, then a small paddle wheel placed in the fluid would tend to
rotate in regions where 0 curl≠v , in which case the velocity field v is called a vortex
field . The paddle wheel would remain stationary in regions where 0 curl=v , in which
case the velocity field v is called irrotational .
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 42
1.6.9 Identities
Here are some important identities of vector calculus { ▲Problem 8}:
()
()()
v u vuv u vu
curl curl curldiv div divgrad grad grad
+=++=++=+ ψφψφ
(1.6.22)
()
()
()
()
()
() φλφλφλφφ φφφ φφφψψφφψ
grad grad grad div0 curldivgrad curlcurl curl divgrad curl curlgrad div divgrad grad )(grad
2⋅+∇===⋅−⋅=××+=⋅+=+ =
uov uu vvuu u uu u u
(1.6.23)
1.6.10 Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinates
Cartesian coordinates have been used exclusively up to this point. In many practical
problems, it is easier to carry out an anal ysis in terms of cylindrical or spherical
coordinates. Differentiation in these coordi nate systems is discussed in what follows10.
Cylindrical Coordinates
Cartesian and cylindrical coordinates are related through (see Fig. 1.6.8)
zzryrx
===
θθ
sincos
, ()
zzxyy x r
==+=
−/ tan12 2
θ (1.6.24)
Then the Cartesian partial derivatives become
θθθθθθθθθθ
∂∂+∂∂=∂∂
∂∂+∂∂
∂∂=∂∂∂∂−∂∂=∂∂
∂∂+∂∂
∂∂=∂∂
r r y ryr
yr r x rxr
x
cossinsincos
(1.6.25)
10 this section also serves as an introduction to the more general topic of Curvilinear Coordinates covered
in §1.14-§1.17
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 43
Figure 1.6.8: cylindrical coordinates
The base vectors are related through
z zr yr x
e ee e ee e e
=+=−=
θθθθ
θθ
cos sinsin cos
,
z zy xy x r
e ee e ee e e
=+−=+=
θθθθ
θ cos sinsin cos
(1.6.26)
so that from Eqn. 1.6.11, after some algebra, the Nabla operator in cylindrical coordinates
reads as { ▲Problem 9}
z r rz r∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=∇ e e eθθ1 (1.6.27)
which allows one to take the gradient of a scalar field in cylindrical coordinates:
z rz r re e e∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=∇φ
θφφφθ1 (1.6.28)
Cartesian base vectors are independent of position. However, the cylindrical base
vectors, although they are always of unit magnit ude, change direction with position. In
particular, the directions of the base vectors θee,r depend on θ, and so these base
vectors have derivatives with respect to θ: from Eqn. 1.6.26,
rr
e ee e
−=∂∂=∂∂
θθ
θθ (1.6.29)
with all other derivatives of the base vectors with respect to zr,,θ equal to zero.
The divergence can now be evaluated:
xx≡1y x≡2zx≡3
•()()zr zyx ,, ,,θ≡
θ rxe•
ze
yeze
reθe
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 44()
zv v
rrv
rvv v vz r r
z r rzz rr z r
∂∂+∂∂++∂∂=++⋅⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=⋅∇
θθ
θθθ θ
11e e e e e e v
(1.6.30)
Similarly the curl of a vector and the Laplacian of a scalar are { ▲Problem 10}
()
22
22
2 22
2 1 11 1
z rrr rvrvrr rv
zv
zv v
rzr z r
rz
∂∂+
∂∂+∂∂+
∂∂=∇⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂=×∇
φ
θφφφφθ θθ θθe e e v
(1.6.31)
Spherical Coordinates
Cartesian and spherical coordinates ar e related through (see Fig. 1.6.9)
θφθφθ
cossin sincos sin
rzryrx
===
, ()
()xyzy xz y x r
/ tan/ tan
12 2 12 2 2
−−
=+ =++=
φθ (1.6.32)
and the base vectors are related through
φφθφθφθθφθφθθθφφθφθφφθφθ
φθθφ θφ θ
cos sinsin sin cos cos coscos sin sin cos sinsin coscos sin cos sin sinsin cos cos cos sin
y xz y xz y x rr zr yr x
e e ee e e ee e e ee e ee e e ee e e e
+−=− + =+ + =−=+ + =− + =
(1.6.33)
Figure 1.6.9: spherical coordinates
In this case the non-zero derivatives of the base vectors are xe•
ze
yeφere
θe
xyz
•()()φθ,, ,, r zyx≡
φrθ
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 45
rr
e ee e
−=∂∂=∂∂
θθ
θθ,
θ φφ θφ
θθφθφθφ
e e ee ee e
cos sincossin
−−=∂∂=∂∂=∂∂
rr
(1.6.34)
and it can then be shown that { ▲Problem 11}
() ()
22
2 2 2 22
2 22
22
2
sin1 cot 1 2sin1sinsin1 1sin1 1
φϕ
θ θϕθ
θϕϕϕϕφθθθθφϕ
θ θϕϕϕ
φ
θφ θ
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=∇∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=⋅∇∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=∇
r r rrr rv
rvrvrrrr r r
rr
ve e e
(1.6.35)
1.6.11 The Dire ctional Derivative
Consider a function ()xφ . The difference between its values at position x and at position
wx+, where w is some vector, Fig. 1.6.10, is
()()x wxφ φφ −+=d (1.6.36)
Figure 1.6.10: the directional derivative
φ
x
w
ε1=ε0=ε)(xφ) (wx+φ
)(D xwφ
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 46An approximation to φd can be obtained by introducing a parameter ε and by
considering the function () wxεφ+ ; one has ()()x wx φεφε=+=0 and
()( ) wx wx +=+=φεφε1 .
If one treats φ as a function of ε, a Taylor’s series about 0=ε gives
() ()L+ + +=
= = 022 2
02)0( )(
ε ε εεφε
εεφεφεφ
dd
dd
or, writing it as a function of wxε+ ,
() L++ +=+
=wx x wx εφεεφεφ
ε0)( ) (dd
By setting 1=ε , the derivative here can be seen to be a linear approximation to the
increment φd, Eqn. 1.6.36. This is defined as the directional derivative of the function
)(xφ at the point x in the direction of w, and is denoted by
() wx wx εφεφ
ε+ =∂
=0][dd The Directional Derivative (1.6.37)
The directional derivative is also written as ()xwφD.
The power of the directional derivative as defined by Eqn. 1.6.37 is its generality, as seen
in the following example.
Example (the Directional Derivative of the Determinant)
Consider the directional derivative of the determinant of the 22× matrix A, in the
direction of a second matrix T (the word “direction” is obviously used loosely in this
context). One has
() ()
() () () ()[]
1221 21 12 1122 22 1121 21 12 12 22 22 11 11
00det ][ det
TA TA TA TAT A T A T AT Adddd
−−+=+ +−+ + =+ = ∂
==
ε ε ε εεεε
εεT A TAA
■
The Directional Derivative and The Gradient
Consider a scalar-valued function φ of a vector z. Let z be a function of a parameter ε,
() () ()() εεεφφ3 2 1 , , z z z≡ . Then
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 47εφ
εφ
εφ
dd
ddz
z ddi
iz
z⋅∂∂=∂∂=
Thus, with wxzε+= ,
()() wxz
zz wx ⋅∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛⋅∂∂= =∂
= =φ
εφεφεφ
ε ε 0 0][dd
dd (1.6.38)
which can be compared with Eqn. 1.6.8. Note that for Eqns. 1.6.8 and 1.6.38 to be
consistent definitions of the directional derivative, w here should be a unit vector.
1.6.12 Formal Treat ment of Vect or Calculus
Consider a vector h, an element of the Euclidean vector space E, E∈h . In order to be
able to speak of limits as elements become “s mall” or “close” to each other in this space,
one requires a norm. Here, take the standard Euclidean norm on E, Eqn. 1.2.8,
hh hh h ⋅=≡ , (1.6.39)
Consider next a scalar function R Ef→: . If there is a constant 0>M such that
() h h M f≤ as o h→ , then one writes
()()h h O f= as o h→ (1.6.40)
This is called the Big Oh (or Landau ) notation. Eqn. 1.6.40 states that ()hf goes to
zero at least as fast as h. An expression such as
()()()h h h O g f += (1.6.41)
then means that () () h hg f− is smaller than h for h sufficiently close to o.
Similarly, if
()0→hhf as o h→ (1.6.42)
then one writes ()()h h o f= as o h→ . This implies that ()hf goes to zero faster than
h.
A field is a function which is defined in a Euclidean (point) space 3E. A scalar field is
then a function R Ef→3: . A scalar field is differentiable at a point 3E∈x if there
exists a vector () E Df∈x such that
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 48
()()()()h hx x hx o Df f f +⋅+=+ for all E∈h (1.6.43)
In that case, the vector ()xDf is called the derivative (or gradient ) of f at x (and is given
the symbol ()xf∇ ).
Now setting w hε= in 1.6.43, where E∈w is a unit vector, dividing through by ε and
taking the limit as 0→ε , one has the equivalent statement
() () wx wx εεε+ =⋅∇
=fddf
0 for all E∈w (1.6.44)
which is 1.6.38. In other words, for the derivative to exist, the scalar field must have a
directional derivative in all directions at x.
Using the chain rule as in §1.6.11, Eqn. 1.6.44 can be expressed in terms of the Cartesian
basis
{}ie,
()jj i
ii
iwxfwxff e e wx ⋅∂∂=∂∂=⋅∇ (1.6.45)
This must be true for all w and so, in a Cartesian basis,
()i
ixff e x∂∂=∇ (1.6.46)
which is Eqn. 1.6.6.
1.6.13 Problems
1.
A particle moves along a curve in space defined by
()()()33 2
22
133 8 4 4 e e e r t t t t t t −+++−=
Here, t is time. Find
(i) a unit tangent vector at 2=t
(ii) the magnitudes of the tangential and nor mal components of acceleration at 2=t
2. Use the index notation (1.3.12) to show that () av av av ×+×=×dtd
dtd
dtd. Verify this
result for 2 12
32
1 , 3 e e ae e v t t t t +=−= . [Note: the permutation symbol and the unit
vectors are independent of t; the components of the vectors are scalar functions of t
which can be differentiated in the usual way, for example by using the product rule of
differentiation.]
3. The density distribution throughout a material is given by xx⋅+=1ρ .
(i) what sort of function is this?
(ii) the density is given in symbolic notation - write it in index notation
(iii) evaluate the gradient of ρ
Section 1.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 49(iv) give a unit vector in the direction in which the density is increasing the most
(v) give a unit vector in any direction in which the density is not increasing
(vi) take any unit vector other than the base vectors and the other vectors you used
above and calculate dxd/ρ in the direction of this unit vector
(vii) evaluate and sketch all these quantities for the point (2,1).
In parts (iii-iv), give your answer in (a) symbolic, (b) index, and (c) full notation.
4. Consider the scalar field defined by z yx x 2 32++=φ .
(i) find the unit normal to the surface of constant φ at the origin (0,0,0)
(ii) what is the maximum value of the directional derivative of φ at the origin?
(iii) evaluate dxd/φ at the origin if ) (3 1ee x+=ds d .
5. If 31 221 1321 e e e u x xx xxx ++ = , determine udiv and ucurl .
6. Determine the constant a so that the vector
() ()()3 3 1 2 3 2 1 2 1 2 3 e e e v axx x x x x ++−++=
is solenoidal.
7. Show that ω v2 curl= .
8. Verify the identities (1.6.23).
9. Use (1.6.11) to derive the Nabla operator in cylindrical coordinates (1.6.27).
10. Derive Eqn. (1.6.31), the curl of a vector and the Laplacian of a scalar in the
cylindrical coordinates.
11. Derive (1.6.35), the gradient, divergence and Laplacian in spherical coordinates.
12. Show that the directional derivative ) (D uvφ of the scalar-valued function of a vector
uu u⋅=)(φ , in the direction v, is vu⋅2 .
13. Show that the directional derivative of the functional
() ∫ ∫−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛=l l
dxxvxp dx
dxvdEI xvU
0 02
22
)()(21)(
in the direction of ) (xω is given by
∫ ∫−l l
dxx xp dx
dxx d
dxxvdEI
0 022
22
)()()( )(ωω.
Section 1.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 501.7 Vector Calculus 2 - Integration
1.7.1 Ordinary Integrals of a Vector
A vector can be integrated in the ordinary way to produce another vector, for example
(){}3 2 12
13 22
123215
653 2 e e e e e e −+−=−+−∫dt t tt
1.7.2 Line Integrals
Discussed here is the notion of a definite integral involving a vector function that
generates a scalar.
Let
33 22 11 e e e x x x x ++= be a position vector tracing out the curve C between the points
1p and 2p. Let f be a vector field. Then
{}∫∫∫++=⋅=⋅
C Cp
pdxf dxf dxf d d3 3 2 2 1 12
1xf xf
is an example of a line integral.
Example (of a Line Integral)
A particle moves along a path C from the point )0,0,0( to )1,1,1( , where C is the straight
line joining the points, Fig. 1.7.1. The particle moves in a force field given by
()32
31 232 1 22
1 20 14 6 3 e e e f xx xx x x + −+=
What is the work done on the particle?
Figure 1.7.1: a particle moving in a force field
••
Cf
xd
Section 1.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 51Solution
The work done is
(){}∫∫+ −+=⋅=
C Cdxxx dxxx dxx x d W32
31 2 32 1 22
1 20 14 6 3 xf
The straight line can be written in the parametric form t xt xtx ===3 2 1 , ,, s o t h a t
()3136 11 201
02 3=+−=∫dtt t t W or ()313
3 2 1 =++⋅=⋅=∫∫
C Cdt dtdtdW eeefxf
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If C is a closed curve, i.e. a loop, the line integral is often denoted ∫⋅
Cdxv .
Note :
• in fluid mechanics and aerodynamics, when v is the velocity field, this integral ∫⋅C dxv is called
the circulation of v about C
1.7.3 Conservative Fields
If for a vector f one can find a scalar φ such that
φ∇=f ( 1 . 7 . 1 )
then
(1)
∫⋅2
1p
pdxf is independent of the path C joining 1p and 2p
(2) 0=⋅∫
Cdxf around any closed curve C
In such a case, f is called a conservative vector field and φ is its scalar potential1. For
example, the work done by a conservative force field f is
)()(1 22
12
12
12
1p p d dxxd dp
pp
pi
ip
pp
pφφφφφ −==∂∂=⋅∇=⋅ ∫∫∫∫x xf
which clearly depends only on the values at the end-points 1p and 2p, and not on the
path taken between them.
It can be shown that a vector f is conservative if and only if of= curl {▲Problem 3}.
1 in general, of course, there does not exist a scalar field φ such that φ∇=f ; this is not surprising since a
vector field has three scalar components whereas φ∇ is determined from just one
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 52
Example (of a Conservative Force Field)
The gravitational force field 3e f mg−= is an example of a cons ervative vector field.
Clearly, of= curl , and the gravitational scalar potential is 3mgx−=φ . Also,
[] () ()1 2 1 3 2 3 3 3 )( )(2
12
1p p px pxmg dx mg d mg Wp
pp
pφφ−=− −= −=⋅−= ∫ ∫x e
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Example (of a Conservative Force Field)
Consider the force field
32
31 22
1 13
3 21 3 ) 2( e e e f xx x x xx +++=
Show that it is a conservative force field, fi nd its scalar potential and find the work done
in moving a particle in this field from )1,2,1(− to ) 4,1,3(.
Solution
One has
oe e e
f =
+∂∂∂∂∂∂=
2
312
13
3 213 2 13 2 1
3 2/ / / curl
xx x x xxx x x
so the field is conservative. To determine the scalar potential, let
3
32
21
133 22 11 e e e e e ex x xf f f∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=++φφφ.
Equating coefficients and integrating leads to
),(),(),(
1 13
313 1 22
13 23
31 22
1
xxr xxxxq xxxxp xx xx
+ =+ =++=
φφφ
which agree if one chooses 22
13
31, ,0 xxrxxq p === , so that 3
31 22
1 xx xx+=φ , to which
may be added a constant.
The work done is simply
Section 1.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 53
202)1,2,1()4,1,3( =−−= φφ W
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Helmholtz Theory
As mentioned, a conservative vector field which is irrotational, i.e. φ∇=f , implies
of=×∇ , and vice versa . Similarly, it can be shown that if one can find a vector a such
that a f×∇= , where a is called the vector potential , then f is solenoidal, i.e. 0=⋅∇f
{▲Problem 4}.
Helmholtz showed that a vector can always be represented in terms of a scalar potential
φ and a vector potential a:2
Type of Vector Condition Representation
General a f ×∇+∇=φ
Irrotational (conservative) of=×∇ φ∇=f
Solenoidal 0=⋅∇f a f×∇=
1.7.4 Double Integrals
The most elementary type of two-dimensional integral is that over a plane region. For
example, consider the integral over a region R in the 2 1xx− plane, Fig. 1.7.2. The
integral
∫∫
Rdxdx2 1
then gives the area of R and, just as the one dimensiona l integral of a function gives the
area under the curve, the integral
∫∫
Rdxdxxxf2 1 2 1),(
gives the volume under the (in general, curved) surface ) ,(2 1 3 xxf x= . These integrals
are called double integrals .
2 this decomposition can be made unique by requiring that 0 f→ as ∞→x ; in general, if one is given f,
then φ and a can be obtained by solving a number of differential equations
Section 1.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 54
Figure 1.7.2: integration over a region
Change of variables in Double Integrals
To evaluate integrals of the type ∫∫Rdxdxxxf2 1 2 1),( , it is often convenient to make a
change of variable. To do this, one must find an elemental surface area in terms of the
new variables, 21,tt say, equivalent to that in the 2 1,xx coordinate system, 2 1dxdx dS= .
The region R over which the integration ta kes place is the plane surface 0),(2 1=xxg .
Just as a curve can be represented by a position vector of one single parameter t (cf.
§1.6.2), this surface can be represented by a position vector with two parameters3, 1t and
2t:
2 212 1 211 ),( ),( e e x ttx ttx + =
Parameterising the plane surface in this way, one can calculate the element of surface dS
in terms of 21,tt by considering curves of constant 21,tt, as shown in Fig. 1.7.3. The
vectors bounding the element are
2
2const )2(
1
1const )1(
1 2, dttd d dttd dt t∂∂= =∂∂= =xx xxx x (1.7.2)
so the area of the element is given by
dtdtJ dtdtt td d dS1 2 1
2 1)2( )1(=∂∂×∂∂=×=x xx x (1.7.3)
where J is the Jacobian of the transformation,
3 for example, the unit circle 012
22
1=−+x x can be represented by 22 1 12 1sin cos e e x t t t t + = , 1 01≤<t,
π2 02≤<t (21,tt being in this case the polar coordinates r, θ, respectively)
1x2x3x
R),(2 1 3 xxf x=
Section 1.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 5522
1221
11
22
2112
11
or
tx
txtx
tx
J
tx
txtx
tx
J
∂∂
∂∂∂∂
∂∂
=
∂∂
∂∂∂∂
∂∂
= (1.7.4)
The Jacobian is also often written using the notation
()
()212 1
2 1 2 1,,,ttxxJ dtJdt dxdx∂∂= =
The integral can now be written as
∫∫
RdtJdtttf2 1 21),(
Figure 1.7.3: a surface element
Example
Consider a region R, the quarter unit-circle in the first quadrant, 2
1 2 1 0 x x−≤≤ ,
1 01≤≤x . The moment of inertia about the 1x – axis is defined by
∫∫≡
Rx dxdxx I2 12
21
Transform the integral into the new coordinate system 21,tt by making the substitutions4
2 1 2 2 1 1 sin , cos t t xt tx = = . Then
1
2 1 22 1 2
22
1221
11
cos sinsin costt t tt t t
tx
txtx
tx
J =−=
∂∂
∂∂∂∂
∂∂
=
4 these are the polar coordinates, 21,tt equal to r, θ, respectively )1(xd )2(xd
1t1 1 t tΔ+
2t2 2 t tΔ+
1x2x
dS
Section 1.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 56
so
16sin2 12/
0221
03
11ππ
= =∫∫dtdtt t Ix
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1.7.5 Surface Integrals
Up to now, double integrals over a plane region have been considered. In what follows,
consideration is given to integrals over more complex, curved, surfaces in space, such as
the surface of a sphere.
Surfaces
Again, a curved surface can be parameterized by 21,tt, now by the position vector
3 213 2 212 1 211 ),( ),( ),( e e e x ttx ttx ttx + + =
One can generate a curve C on the surface S by taking )(1 1 stt= , )(2 2 stt= so that C has
position vector, Fig. 1.7.4,
()())(),(2 1 stst sx x=
A vector tangent to C at a point p on S is, from Eqn. 1.6.3,
dsdt
t dsdt
t dsd2
21
1∂∂+∂∂=x x x
Figure 1.7.4: a curved surface
Many different curves C pass through p, and hence there are many different tangents,
with different corr esponding values of ds dtdsdt / ,/2 1 . Thus the partial derivatives
2 1 /,/ t t∂∂∂∂ x x must also both be tangential to C and so a normal to the surface at p is
given by their cross-product, and a unit normal is 1x2x3x
),(21ttx)(sxC
Ss
Section 1.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 57
2 1 2 1/t t t t ∂∂×∂∂
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂×∂∂=x x x xn (1.7.5)
In some cases, it is possible to use a non-pa rametric form for the surface, for example
c xxxg =),,(3 2 1 , in which case the normal can be obtained simply from
g ggrad/ grad=n .
Example (Parametric Representati on and the Normal to a Sphere)
The surface of a sphere of radius a can be parameterised as5
{}31 22 1 12 1 cos sin sin cos sin e e e x t t t t t a + + = , π π 2 0, 02 1 ≤≤≤≤ t t
Here, lines of const1=t are parallel to the 2 1xx− plane (“parallels”), whereas lines of
const2=t are “meridian” lines, Fig. 1.7.5. If one takes the simple expressions
s tst −== 2/ ,2 1π , over 2/ 0π≤≤s , one obtains a curve 1C joining ) 1,0,0( and ) 0,0,1(,
and passing through )2/1,2/1,2/1( , as shown.
Figure 1.7.5: a sphere
The partial derivatives with respect to the parameters are
{}
{}22 1 12 1
231 22 1 12 1
1
cos sin sin sinsin sin cos cos cos
e exe e ex
t t t t att t t t t at
+ −=∂∂− + =∂∂
so that
{}31 1 22 12
12 12 2
2 1cos sin sin sin cos sin e e ex xt t t t t t at t+ + =∂∂×∂∂
5 these are the spherical coordinates (see §1.6.10); φθ==2 1,t t 1x2x3x
1C2/1π=tn
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 58
and a unit normal to the spherical surface is
31 22 1 12 1 cos sin sin cos sin e e e n t t t t t + + =
For example, at 4/2 1π==tt (this is on the curve 1C), one has
()321
221
1214/,4/ e e e n ++=ππ
and, as expected, it is in the same direction as r.
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Surface Integrals
Consider now the integral dS
S∫∫f where f is a vector function and S is some curved
surface. As for the integral over the plane region,
2 1
2 1const const 1 2dtdtt td d dSt t∂∂×∂∂= × =x xx x ,
only now dS is not “flat” and x is three dimensional. The integral can be evaluated if
one parameterises the surface with 21,tt and then writes
2 1
2 1dtdtt tS∂∂×∂∂∫∫x xf
One way to evaluate this cross product is to use the relation ( Lagrange’s identity ,
Problem 15, §1.3)
() () ()()()()cbda dbca dcba ⋅⋅−⋅⋅=×⋅× (1.7.6)
so that
2
2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 12
2 1⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂⋅∂∂−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂⋅∂∂
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂⋅∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂×∂∂⋅⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂×∂∂=∂∂×∂∂
tt t t tt t t t t t tx x x x xx x x x x x x (1.7.7)
Example (Surface Area of a Sphere)
Using the parametric form for a s phere given above, one obtains
12 42
2 1sint at t=∂∂×∂∂ x x
so that
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 592
2 12
00124 sin area a dtdtt a dS
Sπππ
= ==∫∫∫∫
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Flux Integrals
Surface integrals often involve the normal to the surface, as in the following example.
Example
If 332 22
2 1314 e e e f xx x xx +−= , evaluate dS
S∫∫⋅nf , where S is the surface of the cube
bounded by 1 ,0 ;1,0 ;1,03 2 1 === x x x , and n is the unit outward normal, Fig. 1.7.6.
Figure 1.7.6: the unit cube
Solution
The integral needs to be evaluated ov er the six faces. For the face with 1e n+= , 11=x
and
() 2 4 43 21
01
03 3 21
01
01 332 22
2 13 = = ⋅+− =⋅ ∫∫ ∫∫∫∫dxdxx dxdx xx x x dS
See e e nf
Similarly for the other five sides, whence 23=⋅∫∫dS
Snf .
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Integrals of the form dS
S∫∫⋅nf are known as flux integrals and arise quite often in
applications. For example, consider a material flowing with velocity v, in particular the
flow through a small surface element dS with outward unit normal n, Fig. 1.7.7. The
volume of material flowing through the surface in time dt is equal to the volume of the
slanted cylinder shown, which is the base dS times the height. The slanted height is (= 1x2x3x
2en=3en=
1en=2e n−=
Section 1.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 60velocity × time) is dtv, and the vertical height is then dtnv⋅ . Thus the rate of flow is
the volume flux (volume per unit time) through the surface element: dSnv⋅ .
Figure 1.7.7: flow through a surface element
The total (volume) flux out of a surface S is then6
volume flux : dS
S∫∫⋅nv (1.7.8)
Similarly, the mass flux is given by
mass flux : dS
S∫∫⋅nvρ (1.7.9)
For more complex surfaces, one can write using Eqn. 1.7.3, 1.7.5,
2 1
2 1dtdtt tdS
SS ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂×∂∂⋅=⋅∫∫∫∫x xf nf
Example (of a Flux Integral)
Compute the flux integral dS
S∫∫⋅nf , where S is the parabolic cylinder represented by
3 0,2 0,3 12
1 2 ≤≤≤≤= x x x x
and 331 2 12 2 e e e f xx x ++= , Fig. 1.7.8.
Solution
Making the substitutions 2 3 1 1 , t xtx == , so that 2
1 2t x=, the surface can be represented
by the position vector
6 if v acts in the same direction as n, i.e. pointing outward, the dot produc t is positive and this integral is
positive; if, on the other hand, material is flowing in through th e surface, v and n are in opposite directions
and the dot product is negative, so the integral is negative nv
dtnv⋅dtv
Section 1.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 6132 22
1 11 e e e x t t t ++= , 3 0,2 02 1 ≤≤≤≤ t t
Then 3 2 21 1 1 / , 2 / e x e e x =∂∂+=∂∂ t t t and
2 11
2 12 eex x−=∂∂×∂∂tt t
so the integral becomes
() () 12 2 23
02
02 1 2 11 321 2 12
1 = −⋅++∫∫dtdt t tt t ee e e e
Figure 1.7.8: flux through a parabolic cylinder
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Note :
• in the above example, the value of the integral depends on the choice of n. If one chooses n−
instead of n, one would obtain 12−. The normal in the opposite direction (on the “other side”
of the surface) can be obtained by simply switching 1t and 2t, since
1 2 2 1 / / / / t t t t ∂∂×∂−∂=∂∂×∂∂ x x x x .
Surface flux integrals can also be evaluated by first converting them into double integrals
over a plane region. For example, if a surface S has a projection R on the 2 1xx− plane,
then an element of surface dS is related to the projected element 2 1dxdx through (see
Fig. 1.7.9)
()2 1 3 cos dxdx dS dS =⋅= enθ
and so
∫∫∫∫⋅⋅=⋅
R Sdxdx dS2 1
31
ennf nf 1x2x3x
nf•
Section 1.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 62
Figure 1.7.9: projection of a su rface element onto a plane region
The Normal and Surface Area Elements
It is sometimes convenient to associate a special vector Sd with a differential element of
surface area dS, where
dS d nS=
so that Sd is the vector with magnitude dS and direction of the unit normal to the
surface. Flux integrals can then be written as
∫∫∫∫⋅=⋅
S Sd dS Sf nf
1.7.6 Volume Integrals
The volume integral, or trip le integral, is a generalis ation of the double integral.
Change of Variable in Volume Integrals
For a volume integral, it is often convenie nt to make the change of variables
),,(),,(
321 3 2 1 ttt xxx→ . The volume of an element dV is given by the triple scalar
product (Eqns. 1.1.5, 1.3.17)
3 2 1 3 2 1
3 2 1dtdtJdt dtdtdtt t tdV =∂∂⋅⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂×∂∂=x x x (1.7.10)
where the Jacobian is now n 3e
2x
1xθ
Section 1.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 6333
23
1332
22
1231
21
11
33
32
3123
22
2113
12
11
or
tx
tx
txtx
tx
txtx
tx
tx
J
tx
tx
txtx
tx
txtx
tx
tx
J
∂∂
∂∂
∂∂∂∂
∂∂
∂∂∂∂
∂∂
∂∂
=
∂∂
∂∂
∂∂∂∂
∂∂
∂∂∂∂
∂∂
∂∂
= (1.7.11)
so that
() ()()() ( ) ∫∫∫ ∫∫∫=
V VdtdtdtJtttxtttxtttx dxdydzxxx3 2 1 3213 3212 3211 3 2 1 ,, ,,, ,,, ,, f f
1.7.7 Integral Theorems
A number of integral theorems and relations are presented he re (without proof), the most
important of which is the divergence theorem. These theorems can be used to simplify
the evaluation of line, double, surface and trip le integrals. They can also be used in
various proofs of other important results.
The Divergence Theorem
Consider an arbitrary di fferentiable vector field ),(txv defined in some finite region of
physical space. Let V be a volume in this sp ace with a closed surface S bounding the
volume, and let the outward normal to this bounding surface be n. The divergence
theorem of Gauss states that (in symbo lic and index notation)
∫∫∫∫∂∂= =⋅
V ii
Sii
V SdVxvdSnv dV dS v nv div Divergence Theorem (1.7.12)
and one has the following useful identities { ▲Problem 10}
∫∫∫∫∫∫
=×==⋅
V SV SV S
dV dSdV dSdV dS
u unnu nu
curlgrad)(div
φ φφ φ
( 1 . 7 . 1 3 )
By applying the divergence theorem to a very small volume, one finds that
VdS
S
V∫⋅
=
→nv
v
0lim div
that is, the divergence is equal to the out ward flux per unit volume, the result 1.6.15.
Section 1.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 64Stoke’s Theorem
Stoke’s theorem transforms line integrals into surface integrals and vice versa . It states
that
()∫ ∫∫⋅=⋅
C Sds dSτf nfcurl (1.7.14)
Here C is the boundary of the surface S, n is the unit outward normal and dsd/rτ= is
the unit tangent vector.
As has been seen, Eqn. 1.6.21, the curl of th e velocity field is a measure of how much a
fluid is rotating. The direction of this vect or is along the direction of the local axis of
rotation and its magnitude measures the local angular velocity of the fluid. Stoke’s theorem then states that the amount of rotati on of a fluid can be measured by integrating
the tangential velocity around a curve (the line integral), or by integrating the amount of
vorticity “moving through” a su rface bounded by the same curve.
Green’s Theorem and Related Identities
Green’s theorem relates a line integral to a doub le integral, and states that
{} ∫∫ ∫ ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂=+
R Cdxdxx xdx dx2 1
21
12
2 2 1 1ψψψψ , (1.7.15)
where R is a region in the 2 1xx− plane bounded by the curve C. In vector form, Green’s
theorem reads as
∫∫∫⋅=⋅
R Cdxdx d2 1 3 curl ef xf where 22 11 e e f ψψ+= (1.7.16)
from which it can be seen that Green’s theorem is a special case of Stoke’s theorem, for
the case of a plane surface (region) in the 2 1xx− plane.
It can also be shown that (this is Green’s first identity )
() { }dV dS
V S∫∫∫ ∫∫⋅+∇= ⋅ φψφψ φψ grad grad grad2n (1.7.17)
Note that the term φgrad⋅n is the directional derivative of φ in the direction of the
outward unit normal. This is often denoted as n∂∂/φ . Green’s first identity can be
regarded as a multi-dimensional “integ ration by parts” – compare the rule
∫∫−= vdu uv udv with the identity re-written as
() ()()()dV dS dV
V S V∫∫∫ ∫∫ ∫∫∫∇⋅∇−⋅∇=∇⋅∇ φψ φψφψ n (1.7.18)
Section 1.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 65or
() ()()dV dS dV
V S V∫∫∫∫∫ ∫∫∫⋅∇−⋅=⋅∇ u nu u ψ ψ ψ (1.7.18)
One also has the relation (this is Green’s second identity )
() () {} { }dV dS
V S∫∫∫ ∫∫∇−∇= ⋅−⋅ ψφφψ ψφφψ2 2grad grad n n (1.7.19)
1.7.8 Problems
1.
Find the work done in moving a part icle in a force field given by
11 23 121 10 5 3 e e e f x x xx +−= along the curve 12
1+=tx , 2
22t x= , 3
3t x=, from 1=t
to 2=t . (Plot the curve.)
2. Show that the following vectors are conser vative and find their scalar potentials:
(i) 33 22 11 e e e x x x x ++=
(ii) ()21 1221e e v x x exx+ =
(iii)33 22
2 1 1 2 )/( )/1( e e e u x xx x + − =
3. Show that if φ∇=f then of= curl .
4. Show that if a f×∇= then 0=⋅∇f .
5. Find the volume beneath the surface 032
22
1 =−+ x x x and above the square with
vertices ) 0,0(, ) 0,1(, ) 1,1( and ) 1,0( in the 2 1xx−plane.
6. Find the Jacobian (and sketch lines of constant 2 1,tt ) for the rotation
θθθθ
cos sinsin cos
2 1 22 1 1
t t xt tx
+=−=
7. Find a unit normal to the circular cylinder with parametric representation
1 0,2 0, sin cos ),(1 1 32 21 11 21 ≤≤≤≤ + + = t t t t a t a tt π e e e x
8. Evaluate dS
S∫ψ where 3 2 1 x xx++=ψ and S is the plane surface 2 1 3 xx x+= ,
1 2 0 x x≤≤ , 1 01≤≤x .
9. Evaluate the flux integral dS
S∫⋅nf where 3 2 1 2 2 e e ef ++= and S is the cone
() a xx xa x ≤+=32
22
1 3 , [Hint: first paramete rise the surface with 2 1,tt .]
10. Prove the relations in (1.7.13). [Hint: firs t write the expression s in index notation.]
11. Use the divergence theorem to show that
V dS
S3=⋅∫nx
,
where V is the volume enclosed by S (and x is the position vector).
12. Verify the divergence theorem for 33
3 23
2 13
1 e e e v x x x ++= where S is the surface of the
sphere 2 2
32
22
1 a x x x =++ .
13. Interpret the divergence theore m (1.7.12) for the case when v is the velocity field.
See (1.6.15, 1.7.8). Interpret also the case of 0 div=v .
Section 1.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 6614. Verify Stoke’s theorem for 31 23 12 e e e f x x x ++= where S is 0 12
22
1 3 ≥−−= x x x (so
that C is the circle of radius 1 in the 2 1xx− plane).
15. Verify Green’s theorem for the case of 2 1 2 22
1 1 ,2 xx x x +=−= ψ ψ , with C the unit
circle 12
22
1=+x x . The following relations might be useful:
0 cos sin cos sin , cos sin2
022
02
022
02= = = = ∫ ∫ ∫∫π π π πθθθ θθθ πθθ θθ d d d d
16. Evaluate ∫⋅
Cdxf using Green’s theorem, where 23
1 13
2 e e f x x+−= and C is the circle
42
22
1=+x x .
17. Use Green’s theorem to show that th e double integral of the Laplacian of p over a
region R is equivalent to the integral of n⋅=∂∂ p np grad / around the curve C
bounding the region:
dsnpdxdxp
C R∫ ∫∫∂∂= ∇2 12
[Hint: Let 1 2 2 1 / ,/ xp xp ∂+∂=∂−∂= ψ ψ . Also, show that
21
12e e ndsdx
dsdx−=
is a unit normal to C, Fig. 1.7.10]
Figure 1.7.10: projection of a su rface element onto a plane region
ds
1dx2dx
C
Section 1.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 671.8 Tensors
Here the concept of the tensor is introduced. Tensors can be of different orders – zeroth-
order tensors, first-order tens ors, second-order tensors, and so on. Apart from the zeroth
and first order tensors (see below), the s econd-order tensors are the most important
tensors from a practical point of view, being important quan tities in, amongst other topics,
continuum mechanics, relativity, electromagnetism and quantum theory.
1.8.1 Zeroth and First Order Tensors
A tensor of order zero is simply another name for a scalar α.
A first-order tensor is simply another name for a vector u.
1.8.2 Second Order Tensors
Notation
Vectors: lowercase bold-face Latin letters, e.g. a, r, q
2nd order Tensors: uppercase bold-face Latin letters, e.g. F, T, S
Tensors as Linear Operators
A second -order tensor T may be defined as an operator that acts on a vector u generating
another vector v, so that
v uT=)(, o r1
v Tu vuT = =⋅ or Second-order Tensor (1.8.1)
The second-order tensor T is a linear operator (or linear transformation )2, which
means that
() Tb Ta baT +=+ … distributive
()()Ta aTαα= … associative
This linearity can be viewed geom etrically as in Fig. 1.8.1.
Note:
• the vector may also be defined in this way, as a mapping u that acts on a vector v, this time
generating a scalar α, α=⋅vu . This transformation (the dot product) is linear (see properties
(2,3) in §1.1.4). Thus a first-order tensor (vect or) maps a first-order tensor into a zeroth-order
tensor (scalar), whereas a second-order tensor maps a first-order tensor into a first-order tensor.
It will be seen that a third-order tensor maps a first-order tensor into a second-order tensor, and
so on
1 both these notations for the tensor operation are us ed; here, the convention of omitting the “dot” will be
used
2 An operator or transformation is a special function wh ich maps elements of one type into elements of a
similar type; here, vectors into vectors
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Figure 1.8.1: Linearity of the second order tensor
Further, two tensors T and S are said to be equal if and only if
Tv Sv=
for all vectors v.
Example (of a Tensor)
Suppose that F is an operator which transforms every vector into its mirror-image with
respect to a given pl ane, Fig. 1.8.2. F transforms a vector into another vector and the
transformation is linear, as can be seen geometrically from the figure. Thus F is a
second-order tensor.
Figure 1.8.2: Mirror-imaging of vect ors as a second order tensor mapping
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Example (of a Tensor)
The combination ×u linearly transforms a vector into another vector and is thus a
second-order tensor3. For example, consider a force f applied to a spanner at a distance r
from the centre of the nut, Fig. 1.8.3. Then it can be said that the tensor ()×r maps the
force f into the (moment/torque) vector fr×.
3 Some authors use the notation u~ to denote ×u a
bba+
TaTb()baT+
u
vuα
vu+
vF⋅Fu()uFα
()vuF+
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 69
Figure 1.8.3: the force on a spanner
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1.8.3 The Dyad (the tensor product)
The vector
dot product and vector cross product have been considered in previous
sections. A third vector product, the tensor product (or dyadic product ), is important in
the analysis of tensors of order 2 or mo re. The tensor product of two vectors u and v is
written as4
vu⊗ Tensor Product (1.8.2)
This tensor product is itself a tens or of order two, and is called dyad :
vu⋅ is a scalar (a zeroth order tensor)
vu× is a vector (a first order tensor)
vu⊗ is a dyad (a second order tensor)
It is best to define this dyad by what it does: it transforms a vector w into another vector
with the direction of u according to the rule5
) ( ) ( wvuwvu ⋅=⊗ The Dyad Transformation (1.8.3)
This relation defines the symbol “ ⊗”.
The length of the new vector is u times wv⋅, and the new vector has the same direction
as u, Fig. 1.8.4. It can be seen that the dya d is a second order tensor, because it operates
linearly on a vector to give another vector { ▲Problem 2}.
Note that the dyad is not commutative, uvvu⊗≠⊗ . Indeed it can be seen clearly from
the figure that () () wuv wvu ⊗≠⊗ .
4 many authors omit the ⊗ and write simply uv
5 note that it is the two vectors that are beside each other (separated by a bracket) that get “dotted” together f
r
Section 1.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 70
Figure 1.8.4: the dyad transformation
The following important relations follow from the above definition { ▲Problem 4},
()()()()
() ( ) wvu wvuxuwv x wvu
⋅=⊗⊗⋅=⊗⊗ (1.8.4)
It can be seen from these that the operati on of the dyad on a vector is not commutative:
()()uwv wvu ⊗≠⊗ (1.8.5)
Example (The Projection Tensor)
Consider the dyad ee⊗. From the definition 1.8.3, ()()eueuee ⋅=⊗ . But ue⋅ is the
projection of u onto a line through the unit vector e. Thus ()eue⋅ is the vector projection
of u on e. For this reason ee⊗ is called the projection tensor . It is usually denoted by
P.
Figure 1.8.5: the projection tensor
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u
v
e Pu Pvwvu ) (⊗uwv
Section 1.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 711.8.4 Dyadics
A dyadic is a linear combination of these dyads (w ith scalar coefficients). An example
might be
()()()fe dc ba ⊗−⊗+⊗ 2 3 5
This is clearly a second-order tensor . It will be seen in §1.9 that every second-order
tensor can be represented by a dyadic, that is
()()()L+⊗+⊗+⊗= fe dc ba T γ β α (1.8.6)
Note :
• second-order tensors cannot, in ge neral, be written as a dyad, baT⊗= – when they can, they
are called simple tensors
Example (Angular Momentum and th e Moment of Inertia Tensor)
Suppose a rigid body is rotating so that every particle in the body is instantaneously
moving in a circle abou t some axis fixed in space, Fig. 1.8.6.
Figure 1.8.6: a particle in motion about an axis
The body’s angular velocity ω is defined as the vector whose magnitude is the angular
speed ω and whose direction is along the axis of rotation. Then a particle’s linear
velocity is
rωv×=
where wdv= is the linear speed, d is the distance between the axis and the particle, and r
is the position vector of the particle from a fixed point O on the axis. The particle’s
angular momentum (or moment of momentum) h about the point O is defined to be
vr h×=m
where m is the mass of the particle. The a ngular momentum can be written as
d
rω
v
θ
Section 1.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 72ωIhˆ= (1.8.8)
where Iˆ, a second-order tensor, is the moment of inertia of the particle about the point
O, given by
()rrIr I ⊗−=2ˆm (1.8.9)
where I is the identity tensor, i.e. a Ia= for all vectors a.
To show this, it must be shown that ()ωrrIr vr ⊗−=×2. First examine vr×. It is
evidently a vector perpendicular to both r and v and in the plane of r and ω; its
magnitude is
θsin2ωrvrvr ==×
Now (see Fig. 1.8.7)
() ()
()re eωrωrrωrωrrIr
θωcos22 2
− =⋅−=⊗−
where ωe and re are unit vectors in the directions of ω and r respectively. From the
diagram, this is equal to heωrθsin2. Thus both expressions are equivalent, and one
can indeed write ωIhˆ= with Iˆ defined by Eqn. 1.8.9: the second-order tensor Iˆ maps
the angular velocity vector ω into the angular momentum vector h of the particle.
Figure 1.8.7: geometry of unit vector s for angular momentum calculation
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1.8.5 The Vector Space of Second Order Tensors
The vector space of vectors and associated space s were discussed in §1.2. Here, spaces of
second order tensors are discussed. As mentioned above, the second order te nsor is a mapping on the vector space
V, ωe
reθ
reθcos−θcos
he
θsin
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 73
V V→:T (1.8.10)
and follows the rules
()
() () Ta aTTb Ta baT
αα=+=+ (1.8.11)
for all V∈ba, and R∈α .
Denote the set of all second order tensors by 2V. Define then the sum of two tensors
2, V∈TS through the relation
() Tv SvvTS +=+ (1.8.12)
and the product of a scalar R∈α and a tensor 2V∈T through
() Tv vTαα= (1.8.13)
Define an identity tensor 2V∈I through
v Iv=, for all V∈v (1.8.14)
and a zero tensor 2V∈O through
o Ov=, for all V∈v (1.8.15)
It follows from the definition 1.8.11 that 2V has the structure of a real vector space, that
is, the sum 2V∈+TS , the product 2V∈Tα , and the following 8 axioms hold:
1. for any 2,, V∈CBA , one has ) ( ) ( CB AC BA ++=++
2. there exists an element 2V∈O such that TTOOT =+=+ for every 2V∈T
3. for each 2V∈T there exists an element 2V∈−T , called the negative of T, such that
0 )()( =+−=−+ T T T T
4. for any 2, V∈TS , one has STTS+=+
5. for any 2, V∈TS and scalar R∈α , T S TS αα α +=+) (
6. for any 2V∈T and scalars R∈βα,, T T Tβαβα +=+) (
7. for any 2V∈T and scalars R∈βα,, T T )()(αββα=
8. for the unit scalar R∈1 , TT=1 for any 2V∈T .
Section 1.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 741.8.6 Problems
1. Consider the function f which transforms a vector v into β+⋅va . Is f a tensor (of
order one)? [Hint: test to see whether the transformation is linear, by examining
() vuf+α .]
2. Show that the dyad is a linear operator, in other words, show that
() xvu wvu x wvu ) ( ) ( ) ( ⊗+⊗=+⊗ β αβα
3. When is abba⊗=⊗ ?
4. Prove that
(i) () () ( ) () xuwv x wvu ⊗⋅=⊗⊗ [Hint: post-“multiply” both sides of the definition
(1.8.3) by x⊗; then show that ()()()()x wvux wvu ⊗⊗=⊗⊗ .]
(ii) ()()wvu wvu ⋅=⊗ [hint: pre “multiply” both sides by ⊗x and use the result of
(i)]
5. Consider the dyadic (tensor) bbaa⊗+⊗ . Show that this tensor orthogonally
projects every vector v onto the plane formed by a and b (sketch a diagram).
6. Draw a sketch to show the meaning of ()Pvu⋅ , where P is the projection tensor.
What is the order of the resulting tensor?
7. Prove that ()××=⊗−⊗ ababba .
Section 1.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 751.9 Cartesian Tensors
As with the vector, a (highe r order) tensor is a mathema tical object which represents
many physical phenomena and which exists indepe ndently of any coordinate system. In
what follows, a Cartesian coordinate sy stem is used to describe tensors.
1.9.1 Cartesian Tensors
A second order tensor and the vector it operates on can be described in terms of Cartesian
components. For example,
cba ) (⊗ , with 3 2 12 eee a −+= , 3 2 12 ee eb ++= and
3 2 1 e ee c ++−= , is
3 2 1 2 2 4)( ) ( e e e cbacba −+=⋅=⊗
Example (The Unit Dyadic or Identity Tensor)
The identity tensor , or unit tensor , I, which maps every vector onto itself, has been
introduced in the previous section. The Cartesian representation of I is
i ie e e ee ee e ⊗≡⊗+⊗+⊗3 3 2 2 1 1 (1.9.1)
This follows from
() ()()()
()()()
ue e eueeueeueeue eue eue e ue e e ee e
=++=⋅+⋅+⋅=⊗+⊗+⊗=⊗+⊗+⊗
33 22 113 3 2 2 1 13 3 2 2 1 1 3 3 2 2 1 1
u u u
Note also that the identity tensor can be written as ()j i ij e e I⊗=δ , in other words the
Kronecker delta gives the components of the identity tensor in a Cartesian coordinate
system.
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Second Order Tensor as a Dyadic
In what follows, it will be shown that a se cond order tensor can al ways be written as a
dyadic involving the Cartesian base vectors
ei 1.
Consider an arbitrar y second-order tensor T which operates on a to produce b, b aT=)( ,
or b eT=) (iia . From the linearity of T,
1 this can be generalised to the case of non-Cartesian base vectors, which might not be orthogonal nor of
unit magnitude (see §1.14)
Section 1.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 76b eT eT eT = + + )( )( )(3 3 2 2 1 1 a a a
Just as T transforms a into b, it transforms the base vectors ei into some other vectors;
suppose that w eTv eTu eT = = = )(, )(, )(3 2 1 , then
() () ()
() () ( )
[] aew eveuaewaevaeuweaveaueaw v u b
3 2 13 2 13 2 13 2 1
⊗+⊗+⊗=⊗+⊗+⊗=⋅+⋅+⋅=++= a a a
and so
3 2 1 ew eveuT ⊗+⊗+⊗= (1.9.2)
which is indeed a dyadic.
Cartesian components of a Second Order Tensor
The second order tensor T can be written in terms of components and base vectors as
follows: write the vectors u, v and w in (1.9.2) in component form, so that
() ()()
LL L
+⊗+⊗+⊗=⊗+⊗+⊗++=
1 33 1 22 1 113 2 1 33 22 11
e e e e e ee e e e e e T
u u uu u u
Introduce nine scalars ijT by letting 3 2 1 , ,i i i i i i T wTvT u === , so that
3 3 33 2 3 32 1 3313 2 23 2 2 22 1 2 213 113 2 1 12 1 111
e e e e e ee e e e e ee e e e e e T
⊗+⊗+⊗+⊗+⊗+⊗+⊗+⊗+⊗=
T T TT T TT T T
Second-order Cartesian Tensor (1.9.3)
These nine scalars ijT are the components of the second order tensor T in the Cartesian
coordinate system. In index notation,
()j i ijT e e T⊗=
Thus whereas a vector has three co mponents, a second order tensor has nine components.
Similarly, whereas the three vectors {}ie form a basis for the space of vectors, the nine
dyads {}j ie e⊗ from a basis for the space of tensors, i.e. all second order tensors can be
expressed as a linear combination of these basis tensors.
It can be shown that the components of a s econd-order tensor can be obtained directly
from {▲Problem 1}
j i ijT Tee= Components of a Tensor (1.9.4)
Section 1.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 77
which is the tensor expression an alogous to the vector expression ue⋅=i iu . Note that,
in Eqn. 1.9.4, the components can be written simply as j iTee , since j i j i eTe Tee ⋅=⋅ .
Example (The Stress Tensor)
Define the traction vector t acting on a surface element within a material to be the force
acting on that element2 divided by the area of the element, Fig. 1.9.1. Let n be a vector
normal to the surface. The stress σ is defined to be that seco nd order tensor which maps
n onto t, according to
σn t= The Stress Tensor (1.9.5)
Figure 1.9.1: stress acting on a plane
If one now considers a coordina te system with base vectors ie, then j iij e eσ⊗=σ and,
for example,
331 2 21 111 1 e e eσe σσσ ++=
Thus the components 11σ, 21σ and 31σ of the stress tensor ar e the three components of
the traction vector which act s on the plane with normal 1e.
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Higher Order Tensors
The above can be generalised to tensors of order three and higher. The following notation
will be used:
α, β, γ … 0th-order tensors (“scalars”)
a, b, c … 1st-order tensors (“vectors”)
A, B, C … 2nd-order tensors (“dyadics”)
A, B, C … 3rd-order tensors (“triadics”)
2 this force would be due, for exampl e, to intermolecular forces within the material: the particles on one side
of the surface element exert a force on the particles on the other side 1x
3x2x
1et11σ
21σ31σ n
t
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 78A, B, C … 4th-order tensors (“tetradics”)
An important third-or der tensor is the permutation tensor , defined by
k j i ijk e e e⊗⊗=εE (1.9.6)
whose components are those of the perm utation symbol, Eqns. 1.3.10-1.3.13.
A fourth-order tensor can be written as
l k j i ijklA e e e e ⊗⊗⊗=A (1.9.7)
It can be seen that a zerot h-order tensor (scalar) has 1 30= component, a first-order tensor
has 3 31= components, a second-order tensor has 9 32= components, so A has 27 33=
components and A has 81 components.
1.9.2 Simple Contraction
Tensor/vector operations can be written in component form, for example,
()
()[]
ij ijijkkijk j i kijkk j i ij
aTaTaTa T
eeee ee e e Ta
==⊗ =⊗=
δ (1.9.8)
This operation is called simple contraction , because the order of the tensors is contracted
– to begin there was a tensor of order 2 and a tensor of or der 1, and to end there is a
tensor of order 1 (it’s called “simple” to distinguish it from “d ouble” contraction – see
below). This is always the case – when a tens or operates on another in this way, the order
of the result will be two less than the sum of the original orders.
An example of simple contraction of two s econd order tensors has already been seen in
Eqn. 1.8.4a; the tensors there were simple te nsors (dyads). Here is another example:
()()
()()[]
()
()l i jl ijl i jk klijl k j i klijl k kl j i ij
STSTSTS T
e ee ee ee ee e e e TS
⊗ =⊗ =⊗⊗ =⊗ ⊗=
δ (1.9.9)
From the above, the simple contraction of two second order tensors results in another
second order tensor. If one writes TSA= , then the components of the new tensor are
related to those of the original tensors through kj ik ij ST A= .
Note that, in general,
Section 1.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 79
BA AB≠
()()BCACAB= … associative
() AC AB CBA +=+ … distributive
The associative and distributive properties follow from the fact that a tensor is by definition a linear operator, §1. 8.2; they apply to tensors of any order, for example,
()()BvAvAB=
To deal with tensors of any or der, all one has to remember is how simple tensors operate
on each other – the two vectors which are be side each other are the ones which are
“dotted” together:
()()
() () ( ) ()
() ( ) ( ) ( )
() () ( ) ( ) febadc fedcbaedacb edcbadacb dcbaacbcba
⊗⊗⊗⋅=⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗⋅=⊗⊗⊗⊗⋅=⊗⊗⋅=⊗
(1.9.10)
An example involving a hi gher order tensor is
( )()
()n k j i nl ijkln m l k j i mn ijkl
EAEA
e e e ee ee e e e E
⊗⊗⊗ =⊗⊗⊗⊗ =⋅A
and
C A=====⋅
BCbv AuC ABvu
Aα
Note the relation
()()()CD AB DCBA ⊗=⊗ (1.9.11)
Powers of Tensors
Integral powers of tensors are defined inductively by I T=0, TT T1−=n n, so, for
example,
TT T=2 The Square of a Tensor (1.9.12)
TTT T=3, etc.
Section 1.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 80
1.9.3 Double Contraction
Double contraction, as the name implies, c ontracts the tensors twi ce as much a simple
contraction. Thus, where the sum of the orde rs of two tensors is reduced by two in the
simple contraction, the sum of the orders is reduced by four in doubl e contraction. The
double contraction is denoted by a colon (:), e.g.
ST:.
First, define the double contraction of simple tensors (dyads) through
()()()()dbca dcba ⋅⋅=⊗⊗ : ( 1 . 9 . 1 3 )
So in double contraction, one takes the scalar product of four vectors which are adjacent
to each other, according to the following rule:
For example,
()()
()()[]
ijijl j k i klijl k kl j i ij
STSTS T
=⋅⋅ =⊗ ⊗=
eeeee e e e ST : :
(1.9.14)
which is, as expected, a scalar. Here is another example, the contraction of the two second order tensors I (see Eqn.
1.9.1) and
vu⊗,
()()
() ()
vuveuevu e evuI
⋅==⋅⋅=⊗⊗=⊗
iii ii i
vu: :
( 1 . 9 . 1 5 )
so that the scalar product of two vectors can be writte n in the form of a double
contraction.
An example of double contraction involvi ng the permutation tensor 1.9.6 is { ▲Problem
10}
() uv vu ×=⊗:E (1.9.16)
It can be shown that the components of a four th order tensor are given by (compare with
Eqn. 1.9.4) () ()()()()faecdb fedcba ⊗⋅⋅=⊗⊗⊗⊗ :
Section 1.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 81()()l k j i ijklA e e e e ⊗ ⊗= ::A ( 1 . 9 . 1 7 )
In summary then,
β=BA:
γ=b:A
cB=:A
CB=:A
Note the following identities:
() ()()
( ) () ()
() () ( ) () () ( ) CBD A D ACB DC BACBA BAC CBAACB CBACBA
: : :: : :: : :
⊗=⊗ =⊗⊗= =⊗= =⊗
(1.9.18)
Note :
• There are many operations that can be define d and performed with tensors. The two most
important operations, the ones which arise most in practice, are the simple and double
contractions defined above. Other possibilities are:
(a) double contraction with two “horizontal” dots, ST⋅⋅, b⋅⋅A , etc., which is based on the
definition of the following operation as applied to simple tensors:
() ()()()()fadceb fedcba ⊗⋅⋅≡⊗⊗⋅⋅⊗⊗
(b) operations involving one cross ()×: ()()()()cb da dc ba ×⊗⊗≡⊗×⊗
(c) “double” operations involving the cross ()× and dot:
() () ( ) ()
() () ( ) ( )() () ( ) ()
dbca dc badbca dc badb ca dc ba
×⋅≡⊗⋅
×⊗⋅×≡⊗×
⋅⊗×⊗×≡⊗×
×⊗
1.9.4 Index Notation
The index notation for single and double contrac tion of tensors of any order can easily be
remembered. From the above, a single contract ion of two tensors imp lies that the indices
“beside each other” are the same
3, and a double contrac tion implies that a pair of indices
are repeated. Thus, for example, in both symbolic and index notation:
i jk ijkijk mk ijm
c BAC BA
= == =
cBB
:ACA
(1.9.19)
3 compare with the “beside each other rule” for matrix multiplication given in §1.4.1
Section 1.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 821.9.5 Matrix Notation
Here the matrix notation of §1.4 is extended to include second-order tensors4. The
Cartesian components of a second-order te nsor can conveniently be written as a 33×
matrix,
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
33 32 3113 22 2113 12 11
T T TT T TT T T
T
The operations involving vector s and second-order tensors can now be written in terms of
matrices, for example,
The tensor product can be written as (see §1.4.1)
[][]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
==⊗ 33 23 1332 22 1231 21 11
T
vuvuvuvuvuvuvu vuvu
vuvu (1.9.20)
which is consistent with the definition of the dyadic transformation, Eqn. 1.8.3.
1.9.6 Problems
1. Use Eqn. 1.9.3 to show that the component 11T of a tensor T can be evaluated from
1 1Tee , and that 2 1 12 Tee=T (and so on, so that j i ijT Tee= ).
2. Evaluate aT using the index notation (f or a Cartesian basis). What is this operation
called? Is your result equal to Ta, in other words is this operation commutative?
Now carry out this operati on for two vectors, i.e. ba⋅. Is it commutative in this case?
3. Evaluate the simple contractions bA and BA, with respect to a Cartesian coordinate
system (use index notation).
4. Evaluate the double contraction B:A (use index notation).
4 the matrix notation cannot be used for higher-order tensors [] []
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
++++++
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
==3 33 2 32 1 313 23 2 22 1 213 13 2 12 1 11
321
33 32 3113 22 2113 12 11
T T TT T TT T T
uT uT uTuT uT uTuT uT uT
uuu
uT Tu
symbolic
notation “short”
matrix
notation “full”
matrix
notation
Section 1.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 835. Show that, using a Cartesian coordinate system and the i ndex notation, that the double
contraction b:A is a scalar. Write this scalar out in full in terms of the components
of A and b.
6. Consider the second-order tensors
3 3 2 3 2 2 3 13 3 3 2 2 2 1 1
3 6 45 2 3
e ee e e e e e Fe e e ee e e e D
⊗+⊗−⊗+⊗=⊗+⊗−⊗+⊗=
Compute DF and DF:.
7. Consider the second-order tensor
3 3 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 4 3 e ee ee e e e e e D ⊗+⊗+⊗+⊗−⊗= .
Determine the image of the vector 3 2 1 5 2 4 e e e r ++= when D operates on it.
8. Write the following out in full – are these the components of s calars, vectors or
second order tensors?:
(a) iiB
(b) kkjC
(c) mnB
(d) ijjiAba
9. Write ()()dcba⊗⊗ : in terms of the components of the four vectors. What is the
order of the resulting tensor?
10. Show that () uv vu ×=⊗:E – see (1.9.6, 1.9.16). [Hin t: use the definition of the
cross product in terms of the permutati on symbol, (1.3.14), and the fact that
kji ijkεε−= .]
Section 1.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 841.10 Special Second Order Tensors & Properties of
Second Order Tensors
In this section will be examined a number of special second order tensors, and special
properties of second order tensors, which play important roles in tensor analysis. The
following will be discussed:
• The Identity tensor
• Transpose of a tensor
• Trace of a tensor
• Norm of a tensor
• Determinant of a tensor
• Inverse of a tensor
• Orthogonal tensors
• Rotation Tensors
• Change of Basis Tensors
• Symmetric and Skew-symmetric tensors
• Axial vectors
• Spherical and Deviatoric tensors
• Positive Definite tensors
1.10.1 The Ident ity Tensor
The linear transformation which transforms every tensor into itself is called the identity
tensor . This special tensor is denoted by I so that, for example,
a Ia= for any vector a
In particular, 3 3 2 2 1 1 , , e Iee Iee Ie === , from which it follows that, for a Cartesian
coordinate system, ij ijIδ= . In matrix form,
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
100010001
I (1.10.1)
1.10.2 The Transpose of a Tensor
The transpose of a second order tensor A with components ijA is the tensor TA with
components jiA; so the transpose swaps the indices,
j iji j iij A A e e A e e A ⊗= ⊗=T, Transpose of a Second-Order Tensor (1.10.2)
In matrix notation,
Section 1.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 85
[] []
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=33 23 1332 22 1231 21 11
T
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
,
A A AA A AA A A
A A AA A AA A A
A A
Some useful properties and relations involving the transpose are { ▲Problem 2}:
()
()
()
()
()() () B AC CAB BCAvA uAvuB ABAAB ABuT uT uT Tuuv vuB A B AA A
: : :) ( ) (: :,
T TTT TT T TT TTT T TTT
= =⊗=⊗=== =⊗=⊗+=+=
βαβα
(1.10.3)
A formal definition of the transpose which does not rely on any particular coordinate
system is as follows: the transpose of a sec ond-order tensor is that tensor which satisfies
the identity1
uAv AvuT⋅=⋅ (1.10.4)
for all vectors u and v. To see that Eqn. 1.10.4 implies 1.10.2, first note that, for the
present purposes, a convenient way of writing the components ijA of the second-order
tensor A is ()ijA. From Eqn. 1.9.4, ()j i ij Aee A⋅= and the components of the transpose
can be written as ()j i ij eAe AT T⋅= . Then, from 1.10.4,
() ()ji ji i j j i ij A==⋅=⋅= A Aee eAe AT T.
1.10.3 The Trace of a Tensor
The trace of a second order tensor A, denoted by Atr, is a scalar equal to the sum of the
diagonal elements of its matrix representation. Thus (see Eqn. 1.4.2)
iiA=Atr Trace (1.10.5)
A more formal definition, again not relyi ng on any particular coordinate system, is
AIA : tr= Trace (1.10.6)
1 note that, from the linearity of tensors, Avuv uA ⋅=⋅ ; for this reason, this expression is usually written
simply as uAv
Section 1.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 86and Eqn. 1.10.5 follows from 1.10.6 { ▲Problem 4}. For the dyad vu⊗ {▲Problem 5},
() vuvu ⋅=⊗tr (1.10.7)
Another example is
() ()
qi iqr p qr pq j i ij
EEEE
=⊗ ⊗==
e e e eEI E
:: ) tr(2 2
δ (1.10.8)
This and other important traces, and functions of the trace are listed here { ▲Problem 6}:
()
()kk jj iijj iiki jk ijji ijii
AAAAAAAAAAA
=====
3232
trtrtrtrtr
AAAAA
(1.10.9)
Some useful properties and relations involving the trace are { ▲Problem 7}:
() ()
()
()
()() () ()T T T TT
tr tr tr tr :tr trtr tr trtr trtr tr
BA AB AB BA BAA AB A BABA ABA A
= = = ==+=+==
αα (1.10.10)
The double contraction of two tensors was ear lier defined with re spect to Cartesian
coordinates, Eqn. 1.9.14. This last expression allows one to re-define the double
contraction in terms of the trace, i ndependent of any coordinate system.
Consider again the real vector space of second order tensors 2V introduced in §1.8.5.
The double contraction of two tensors as de fined by 1.10.10e clearly satisfies the
requirements of an inner product listed in §1.2.2. Thus this scalar quantity serves as an
inner product for the space 2V:
()BA BA BATtr : , =≡ (1.10.11)
and generates an inner product space.
Just as the base vectors
{}ie form an orthonormal set in the inner product (vector dot
product) of the space of vectors V, so the base dyads {}j ie e⊗ form an orthonormal set in
the inner product 1.10.11 of the space of second order tensors 2V. For example,
Section 1.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 87()()1 : ,1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 =⊗⊗=⊗⊗ e e e e e ee e (1.10.12)
Similarly, just as the dot product is zero for orthogonal vectors, when the double
contraction of two tensors A and B is zero, one says that the tensors are orthogonal ,
()0 tr :T= = BA BA , BA, orthogonal (1.10.13)
1.10.4 The Norm of a Tensor
Using 1.2.8 and 1.9.10, the norm of a second order tensor A, denoted by A (or A), is
defined by
AA A := (1.10.14)
This is analogous to the norm a of a vector a, aa⋅.
1.10.5 The Determinant of a Tensor
The
determinant of a second order tensor A is defined to be the determinant of the
matrix []A of components of the tensor:
k j i ijkk j i ijk
AAAAAAA A AA A AA A A
3 2 13 2 133 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
det det
εε
==⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=A
(1.10.15)
Some useful properties of the determinant are { ▲Problem 8}
()
()
() ( ) ( ) [] cbaT Tc Tb TaAvuA AA AB A AB
⋅× =⋅×==⊗===
detdet0 detdet ) det(det detdet det) det(
3T
kr jq ip ijk pqr AAAε εαα (1.10.16)
Note that Adet , like Atr, is independent of the choice of coordinate system / basis.
Section 1.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 881.10.6 The Inver se of a Tensor
The inverse of a second order tensor A, denoted by 1−A, is defined by
AAI AA1 1 − −== (1.10.17)
The inverse of a tensor exists only if it is non-singular (a singular tensor is one for
which 0 det=A ), in which case it is said to be invertible .
Some useful properties and rela tions involving the inverse are:
1 11 1 11 11 1
) (det) det()()/1( )() (
− −−− −− −−−
====
A AAB ABA AA A
α α (1.10.18)
Since the inverse of the transpose is equivalent to the transpose of the inverse, the
following notation is used:
1 T T1 T)( ) (− − −=≡ A A A (1.10.19)
1.10.7 Orthogonal Tensors
An
orthogonal tensor Q is a linear vector transformation satisfying the condition
vu QvQu ⋅=⋅ (1.10.20)
for all vectors u and v. Thus u is transformed to Qu, v is transformed to Qv and the dot
product vu⋅ is invariant under the transformation. Thus the magnitude of the vectors
and the angle between the vectors is preserved, Fig. 1.10.1.
Figure 1.10.1: An orthogonal tensor
Since
()vQQu Qv uQ QvQu ⋅⋅⋅=⋅=⋅T T (1.10.21)
θ
vu
θQ
QvQu
Section 1.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 89it follows that for vu⋅ to be preserved under the transformation, IQQ=T, which is also
used as the definition of an orthogonal tensor. Some useful properties of orthogonal
tensors are{ ▲Problem 10}:
1 det,
T 1T T
±==== ==
−
QQ QQQI QQkj ki ij jk ik QQ QQδ
(1.10.22)
1.10.8 Rotation Tensors
If for an orthogonal tensor, 1 det+=Q , Q is said to be a proper orthogonal tensor,
corresponding to a rotation . If 1det−=Q , Q is said to be an improper orthogonal
tensor, corresponding to a reflection . Proper orthogonal tensors are also called rotation
tensors .
1.10.9 Change of Basis Tensors
Consider a rotation tensor Q which rotates the base vectors 3 2 1,,eee into a second set,
3 2 1,,eee′′′ , Fig. 1.10.2.
3,2,1= =′ ii iQee (1.10.23)
Such a tensor can be termed a change of basis tensor from {}ie to {}ie′. The transpose
QT rotates the base vectors ie′ back to ie and is thus change of basis tensor from {}ie′ to
{}ie. The components of Q in the ie coordinate system are, from 1.10.4, j i ijQ Qee=
and so
j i ij j iij Q Q ee e e Q ′⋅= ⊗= , , (1.10.24)
which are the direction cosines between the axes (see Fig. 1.5.5).
Figure 1.10.2: Rotation of a set of base vectors
The change of basis tensor can also be written in the explicit form 2e Q3e
1e
1e′2e′3e′
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 90
i ie eQ⊗′= (1.10.25)
from which the above relations can easily be derived, for example i iQee=′ , I QQ=T,
etc.
Consider now the operation of the change of basis tensor on a vector:
()ii i i v v e Qe Qv ′== (1.10.26)
Thus Q transforms v into a second vector v′, but this new vector has the same
components with respect to the basis ie′, as v has with respect to the basis ie, i ivv=′ .
Example
Consider the two-dimensional rotation tensor
()i i j i e e e e Q ⊗′≡⊗⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
+−=011 0
which corresponds to a rotation of the base vectors through 2/π . The vector []T11=v
then transforms into (see Fig. 1.10.3)
i i e e Qv ′⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
++=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
+−=11
11
Figure 1.10.3: a rotated vector
■
Similarly, for a second order tensor A, the operation
()( )()j iij j i ij j i ij j iij A A A A e e Qe Qe Qe Qe Qe e Q QAQ ′⊗′=⊗=⊗=⊗=T T T
(1.10.27)
results in a new tensor which has the same components with respect to the ie′, as A has
with respect to the ie, ij ijA A=′ .
v Qv
1e2e1e′
2e′
Section 1.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 911.10.10 Symmetric and Skew Tensors
A tensor T is said to be symmetric if it is identical to the transposed tensor, TTT= , and
skew (antisymmetric ) if TT T−= .
Any tensor A can be (uniquely) decomposed into a symmetric tensor S and a skew tensor
W, where
()
()TT
21skew21sym
AA WAAA SA
−=≡+=≡
(1.10.28)
and
T T, W W SS −= = (1.10.29)
In matrix notation one has
[] [ ]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
000
,23 1323 1213 12
33 23 1323 22 1213 12 11
W WW WW W
W
S SSS SSS S S
S (1.10.30)
Some useful properties of symmetric and skew tensors are { ▲Problem 13}:
()
()
()
() inverse no has0 det00 tr0 :: : :: : :
T
21 TT
21 T
==⋅==−=−=+==
WWvvSWWSB W BW BWBB S BSBS
(1.10.31)
where v and B denote any arbitrary vector and second-order tensor respectively.
Note that symmetry and skew-symmetry are te nsor properties, independent of coordinate
system.
1.10.11 Axial Vectors
A skew tensor W has only three independent coefficients, so it behaves “like a vector”
with three components. Indeed, a skew tensor can always be written in the form
uω Wu×= (1.10.32)
Section 1.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 92where u is any vector and ω characterises the axial (or dual ) vector of the skew tensor
W. The components of W can be obtained from the components of ω through
()()
()
k ijkk kji p kjpk ij kk i j i j i ijW
ωεωεεωω
−== ⋅=×⋅=×⋅=⋅=
e eee e eωe Wee
(1.10.33)
If one knows the components of W, one can find the components of ω by inverting this
equation, whence { ▲Problem 14}
3 12 2 13 123 e e eω W W W −+−= (1.10.34)
Example (of an Axial Vector)
Decompose the tensor
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
==
111124321 ijT T
into its symmetric and skew parts. Also find the axial vector for the skew part. Verify
that aω Wa×= for 2 1eea+= .
Solution
One has
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
+
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=+=
112123231
113122141
111124321
21
21TTT S
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
=
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
+
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=−=
00100 111 0
113122141
111124321
21
21TTT W
The axial vector is
3 2 3 12 2 13 123 ee e e eω +=−+−= W W W
and it can be seen that
3 2 13 33 31 2 23 21 1 13 113 1 3 1 3 1
) ( ) ( ) () ( ) ( ) )( (
eeee e ee e eee e Wa
−+=+++++=+=+=+⊗=
W W W W W WW W W Wi i i i j j ij j i ij δδ
Section 1.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 93and
3 2 13 2 1
101110 eeeeee
aω −+= =×
■
The Spin Tensor
The velocity of a particle rotating in a rigid body motion is given by xωv×= , where ω
is the angular velocity vector and x is the position vector relative to the origin on the axis
of rotation (see Problem 9, §1.1). If the velo city can be written in terms of a skew-
symmetric second order tensor w, such that v wx=, then it follows from xω wx×=
that the angular velocity vector ω is the axial vector of w. In this context, w is called
the spin tensor .
1.10.12 Spherical and Deviatoric Tensors
Every tensor A can be decomposed into its so-called spherical part and its deviatoric
part, i.e.
A A A dev sph+= (1.10.35)
where
()
()
()
()
()
()
() ⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
++−++−++−
=−=⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
++++++
==
33 22 11 31
33 32 3123 33 22 11 31
22 2113 12 33 22 11 31
1133 22 11 3133 22 11 3133 22 11 3131
sph dev0 00 00 0tr sph
A A A A A AA A A A A AA A A A A AA A AA A AA A A
A AAIA A
(1.10.36)
Any tensor of the form Iα is known as a spherical tensor , while Adev is known as a
deviator of A, or a deviatoric tensor .
Some important properties of the spherical and deviatoric tensors are
0 sph: dev0) dev(sph0) dev(tr
===
B AAA
(1.10.37)
Section 1.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 94
1.10.13 Positive De finite Tensors
A positive definite tensor A is one which satisfies the relation
0> vAv , ov≠∀ (1.10.38)
The tensor is called positive semi-definite if 0≥ vAv .
In component form,
L+++++=2
2 22 1221 3113 21122
111 vAvvA vvA vvA vA vAvjiji (1.10.39)
and so the diagonal elements of the matrix representation of a positive definite tensor
must always be positive.
It can be shown that the following conditions are necessary for a tensor A to be positive
definite (although they are not sufficient):
(i) the diagonal elements of
[]A are positive
(ii) the largest element of []A lies along the diagonal
(iii) 0 det>A
(iv) ij jj ii A A A 2>+ for ji≠ (no sum over ji,)
These conditions are seen to hold for the following matrix representation of a positive definite tensor:
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−=
100041022
A
A necessary and sufficient condition for a tensor to be positive definite is given in the
next section, during the discus sion of the eigenvalue problem.
One of the key properties of a positiv e definite tensor is that, since 0 det>A , positive
definite tensors are always invertible.
An alternative definition of positive definiteness is the equivalent expression
0 :>⊗vvA ) 40.10.1(
1.10.14 Problems
1. Show that the components of the (second-order) identity tensor are given by ij ijIδ= .
2. Show that
Section 1.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 95(a) ) ( ) (TvA uAvu ⊗=⊗
(b) ()()()B AC CAB BCA : : :T T= =
3. Use (1.10.4) to show that I I=T.
4. Show that (1.10.6) implies (1.10.5) for the trace of a tensor.
5. Show that () vuvu ⋅=⊗tr .
6. Formally derive the index notation for the functions
3 2 3 2)tr(,)tr(,tr,tr A A A A
7. Show that ) (tr :TBA BA= .
8. Prove (1.10.16f), () ()()[]cbaT Tc Tb Ta ⋅× =⋅× det .
9. Show that 3 :) (T1=−A A . [Hint: one way of doing this is using the result from
Problem 7.]
10. Use 1.10.16b and 1.10.18d to prove 1.10.22c, 1 det±=Q .
11. Use the explicit dyadic representation of the rotation tensor, i ie eQ⊗′= , to show that
the components of Q in the “second”, 321xxxo′′′ , coordinate system are the same as
those in the first system [hint: use the rule j i ijQ eQe′⋅′=′ ]
12. Consider the tensor D with components (in a certain coordinate system)
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
2/12/1 2/12/12/1 02/1 2/12/1
Show that D is a rotation tensor (just show that D is proper orthogonal).
13. Show that () 0 tr= SW .
14. Multiply across (1.10.32), k ijk ijWωε−= , by ijpε to show that kij ijkWe ωε21−= . [Hint:
use the relation 1.3.19b,pk ijk ijpδεε 2= .]
15. Show that ( )abba⊗−⊗21 is a skew tensor W. Show that its axial vector is
()abω×=21. [Hint: first prove that ()()()( ) uab baubuaaub ××=××=⋅−⋅ .]
16. Find the spherical and deviatoric parts of the tensor A for which 1=ijA .
Section 1.11
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 961.11 The Eigenvalue Problem and Polar Decomposition
1.11.1 Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors and Invariants of a Tensor
Consider a second-order tensor A. Suppose that one can find a scalar λ and a (non-zero)
normalised, i.e. unit, vector nˆ such that
n nA ˆ ˆλ= (1.11.1)
In other words, A transforms the vector nˆ into a vector parallel to itself, Fig. 1.11.1. If
this transformation is possibl e, the scalars are called the eigenvalues (or principal
values ) of the tensor, and th e vectors are called the eigenvectors (or principal directions
or principal axes ) of the tensor. It will be seen that there are three vectors nˆ (to each of
which corresponds some scalar λ) for which the above holds.
Figure 1.11.1: the action of a tensor A on a unit vector
Equation 1.11.1 can be solved for the eigenva lues and eigenvectors by rewriting it as
()0ˆ=− nI Aλ (1.11.2)
or, in terms of a Cartesian coordinate system,
()()
() 0 ˆ ˆ0 ˆ ˆ0 ˆ ˆ
=−→=− →= ⊗ − ⊗
ii jijrr ijijrr q p pq kk j i ij
n nAn nAn n A
ee ee e e e e e
λλλδ
In full,
[]
[]
[] 0 ˆ) (ˆ ˆ0 ˆ ˆ) (ˆ0 ˆ ˆ ˆ) (
3 3 33 2 32 1312 3 23 2 22 12113 13 2 12 1 11
=−++= +−+= ++−
eee
n A nAnAnA n A nAnA nAn A
λλλ
(1.11.3)
Dividing out the base vectors, this is a set of three hom ogeneous equations in three
unknowns (if one treats λ as known). From basic linear algebra, this system has a
solution (apart from 0 ˆ=in ) if and only if the determinant of the coefficient matrix is
zero, i.e. if
A nˆ nˆλ
Section 1.11
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 970 det) det(
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−
=− λλλ
λ
A A AA A AA A A
I A (1.11.4)
Evaluating the determinant, one has the following cubic characteristic equation of A,
0 III II I2 3=−+−A A Aλλλ Tensor Characteristic Equation (1.11.5)
where
()
[]
AA AA
AAA
detIII) tr()(trIItrI
3 2 12 2
2121
==− =− ===
k j i ijkijji jj iiii
AAAAA AAA
ε (1.11.6)
It can be seen that there are three roots 3 2 1,,λλλ , to the characteristic equation. Solving
for λ, one finds that
32113 32 213 2 1
IIIIII
λλλλλλλλλλλλ
=++=++=
AAA (1.1.7)
The eigenvalues (principal values) iλ must be independent of a ny coordinate system and,
from Eqn. 1.11.5, it follows that the functions A A A III,II,I are also independent of any
coordinate system. They are called the principal scalar invariants (or simply
invariants ) of the tensor.
Once the eigenvalues are found, the eigenvect ors (principal direct ions) can be found by
solving
0ˆ) (ˆ ˆ0ˆ ˆ) (ˆ0ˆ ˆ ˆ) (
3 33 2 32 1313 23 2 22 1213 13 2 12 1 11
=−++=+−+=++−
n A nAnAnA n A nAnA nAn A
λλλ
(1.11.8)
for the three components of the principal direction vector 3 2 1 ˆ,ˆ,ˆ nnn , in addition to the
condition that 1 ˆˆˆˆ ==⋅iinnnn . There will be three vectors iine nˆˆ= , one corresponding to
each of the three principal values.
Note :
• a unit eigenvector nˆ has been used in the above discussion, but any vector parallel to nˆ, for
example nˆα, is also an eigenvector (with the same eigenvalue λ):
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Example (of Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors of a Tensor)
A second order tensor T is given with respect to the axes 321xxOx by the values
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−==
1 12012 6 00 05
ijT T .
Determine (a) the principal values, (b) the principal directions (and sketch them).
Solution:
(a) The principal values are the solu tion to the characteristic equation
0) 15)( 5)( 10(
1 12 012 6 00 0 5
=+−+−=
−−−−−−
λλλ
λλλ
which yields the three principal values 15 ,5 ,103 2 1 −=== λλλ .
(b)
The eigenvectors are now obtained from () 0=−j ij ij n Tλδ . First, for 101=λ ,
0 9 12 00 12 16 00 0 0 5
3 2 13 2 13 2 1
=−−=−−=++−
n n nn n nn n n
and using also the equation 1 =iinn leads to 3 2 1 )5/4( )5/3( ˆ e e n +−= . Similarly, for
52=λ and 153−=λ , one has, respectively,
0 4 12 00 12 11 00 0 0 0
3 2 13 2 13 2 1
=−−=−−=++
n n nn n nn n n
and
0 16 12 00 12 9 00 0 0 20
3 2 13 2 13 2 1
=+−=−+=++
n n nn n nn n n
which yield 1 2ˆ e n= and 3 2 3 )5/3( )5/4( ˆ e e n + = . The principal directions are sketched in
Fig. 1.11.2.
Note :
• the three components of a principal direction, 3 2 1 ,, nnn , are the direction cosines between that
direction and the three coordinate axes respectively. For example, for 1λ with
5/4 ,5/3 ,013 2 =−== n n n , the angles made with the coordinate axes 3 2 1 ,, xxx , are 0, 127o
and 37o
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Figure 1.11.2: eigenvecto rs of the tensor T
■
1.11.2 Real Symmetric Tensors
Suppose now that
A is a real symmetric tensor (real meaning that its components are
real). In that case it ca n be proved (see below) that1
(i) the eigenvalues are real
(ii) the three eigenvectors form an orthonormal basis {}inˆ.
In that case, the components of A can be written relative to the basis of principal
directions as (see Fig. 1.11.3)
()j i ijA n n A ˆ ˆ⊗= (1.11.9)
Figure 1.11.3: eigenvectors forming an orthonormal set
The components of A in this new basis can be obtained from Eqn. 1.9.4,
()
⎩⎨⎧
≠==⋅=⋅=
jijiA
ijj ij i ij
,0,ˆ ˆˆ ˆ
λλn nnAn
(no summation over j) (1.11.10)
1 this was the case in the previous example – the tens or is real symmetric and the principal directions are
orthogonal 1ˆn
2ˆn3ˆn
1e2e3e3x
1x2x3ˆn1ˆn
2ˆn
Section 1.11
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 100where iλ is the eigenvalue correspond ing to the basis vector inˆ. Thus2
∑
=⊗=3
1ˆ ˆ
ii ii n n Aλ Spectral Decomposition (1.11.11)
This is called the spectral decomposition (or spectral representation ) of A. In matrix
form,
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
321
000 000
λλλ
A (1.11.12)
For example, the tensor used in the previous example can be written in terms of the basis
vectors in the principal directions as
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−=
15 000 500 0 10
T , basis: j in n ˆ ˆ⊗
To prove that real symmetric tensors have real eigenvalues and or thonormal eigenvectors,
take 3 2 1ˆ,ˆ,ˆ nnn to be the eigenvectors of an arbitrary tensor A, with components
i i i nnn3 2 1 ˆ,ˆ,ˆ , which are solutions of (the 9 equations – see Eqn. 1.11.2)
()
()()
0 ˆ0 ˆ0 ˆ
3 32 21 1
=−=−=−
nI AnI AnI A
λλλ
( 1 . 9 . 1 3 )
Dotting the first of these by 1ˆn and the second by 1ˆn, leads to
()
() 0 ˆˆ0 ˆˆ
2 12 1 22 11 2 1
=⋅−⋅=⋅−⋅
nn n Annn n An
λλ
Using the fact that TAA= , subtracting these equations leads to
() 0 ˆˆ2 1 1 2 =⋅− nnλλ (1.11.14)
Assume now that the eigenvalu es are not all real. Sin ce the coefficients of the
characteristic equation are all real, this imp lies that the eigenvalues come in a complex
conjugate pair, say 1λ and 2λ, and one real eigenvalue 3λ. It follows from Eqn. 1.11.13
that the components of 1ˆn and 2ˆn are conjugates of each other, say iba n+=1ˆ ,
iba n−=2ˆ , and so
2 it is necessary to introduce the summation sign here, because the summation convention is only used when
two indices are the same – it cannot be used wh en there are more than two indices the same
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()() 0 ˆˆ2 2
2 1 >+=−⋅+=⋅ b a ba ba nn i i
It follows from 1.11.14 that 01 2=−λλ which is a contradiction, since this cannot be true
for conjugate pairs. Thus the original assu mption regarding complex roots must be false
and the eigenvalues are all real. With thr ee distinct eigenvalues, Eqn. 1.11.14 (and
similar) show that the eigenvectors form an orthonormal set. When the eigenvalues are
not distinct, more than one set of eigenvector s may be taken to form an orthonormal set
(see the next subsection).
Equal Eigenvalues
There are some special tensors for which two or three of the principal directions are
equal. When all three are equal,
λλλλ ===3 2 1 , one has I Aλ= , and the tensor is
spherical: every direction is a principal direction, since n nI nA ˆ ˆ ˆλλ== for all nˆ. When
two of the eigenvalues are equa l, one of the eigenvectors wi ll be unique but the other two
directions will be arbitrary – one can choose any two principal directions in the plane perpendicular to the uniquely determined direct ion, so that the three form an orthonormal
set.
Eigenvalues and Positi ve Definite Tensors
Since n nA ˆ ˆλ= , then λλ=⋅=⋅ nnnAn ˆˆˆˆ . Thus if A is positive definite, Eqn. 1.10.38, the
eigenvalues are all positive .
In fact, it can be shown that a tensor is posi tive definite if and only if its symmetric part
has all positive eigenvalues.
Note :
• if there exists a non-zero eigenvector correspondi ng to a zero eigenvalue, then the tensor is
singular. This is the case for the skew tensor W, which is singular. Since
ω oωω Wω 0==×= (see , §1.10.11), the axial vector ω is an eigenvector corresponding to
a zero eigenvalue of W
1.11.3 Maximum and Minimum Values
The diagonal components of a tensor A, 33 22 11, AAA , have different values in different
coordinate systems. However, the three ei genvalues include the extreme (maximum and
minimum) possible values that any of these three components can take, in any coordinate
system. To prove this, consider an arbitrary set of unit base vectors 3 2 1,,eee , other than
the eigenvectors. From Eqn. 1.9.4, the components of A in a new coordinate system with
these base vectors are j i ijA Aee=′ Express 1e using the eigenvectors as a basis,
3 2 1 1ˆ ˆ ˆ n n n e γβα ++=
Then
Section 1.11
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22
12
321
11
0 00 00 0
λγλβλα
γβα
λλλ
γβα ++=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=′A
Without loss of generality, let 3 2 1λλλ≥≥ . Then, with 12 2 2=++γβα , one has
( )
()11 32
22
12 2 2 2
3 311 32
22
12 2 2 2
1 1
AA
′=++≤++=′=++≥++=
λγλβλαγβαλλλγλβλαγβαλλ
which proves that the eigenvalues include th e largest and smallest possible diagonal
element of A.
1.11.4 The Cayley-Hamilton Theorem
The Cayley-Hamilton theorem states that a tensor A (not necessarily symmetric)
satisfies its own characteristic equation 1.11.5:
0I A A AA A A =−+− III II I2 3 (1.11.15)
This can be proved as follows: one has n nA ˆ ˆλ= , where λ is an eigenvalue of A and nˆ
is the corresponding eigenvector . A repeated application of A to this equation leads to
n nA ˆ ˆn nλ= . Multiplying 1.11.1 by nˆ then leads to 1.11.15.
The third invariant in Eqn. 1.11.6 can now be written in terms of traces by a double
contraction of the Cayley-Hamilton equation with I, and by using the definition of the
trace, Eqn.1.10.6:
[]
[]3
21 2
23 3
312 2
21 2 32 32 3
)tr( trtr tr III0 III3 tr tr)tr( trtr tr0 III3 trII trI tr0 : III: II: I:
A AA AA A A AA AA A AII IA IA IA
AAA A AA A A
+ −=→=− − + −→=−+−→=−+ −
(1.11.16)
The three invariants of a tensor can now be listed as
[]
[]3
21 2
23 3
312 2
21
)tr( trtr tr III) tr()(tr IItr I
A AA AA AA
AAA
+ −=− ==
Invariants of a Tensor (1.11.17)
The Deviatoric Tensor
Denote the eigenvalues of the deviatoric tensor dev A, Eqn. 1.10.36, 3 2 1,,sss and the
principal scalar invariants by 3 2 1,,JJJ . The characteristic e quation analogous to Eqn.
1.11.5 is then
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03 22
13=−−− JsJ sJs (1.11.18)
and the deviatoric invariants are3
()() ( ) () [] ()
()321 313 32 212 2
21
23 2 1 1
devdetdevtr devtr) dev(tr
sss Jssssss Jsss J
= =++−= − −=++= =
AA AA
(1.11.19)
From Eqn. 1.10.37,
01=J (1.11.20)
The second invariant can also be expressed in the useful forms { ▲Problem 4}
()2
32
22
1 21
2 s s s J ++= , (1.11.21)
and, in terms of the eigenvalues of A, {▲Problem 5}
() () ()[ ]2
1 32
3 22
2 1 261λλλλλλ −+−+−=J . (1.11.22)
Further, the deviatoric invariants are re lated to the tensor invariants through {▲Problem
6}
()( )A A A A A A III27 III9 I2 ,II3 I3
271
32
31
2 +−= −= J J (1.11.23)
1.11.5 Coaxial Tensors
Two tensors are
coaxial if they have the same eigenvectors. It can be shown that a
necessary and sufficient c ondition that two tensors A and B be coaxial is that their simple
contraction is commutative, BA AB= .
Since for a tensor T, TT TT1 1− −= , a tensor and its inverse ar e coaxial and have the same
eigenvectors.
3 there is a convention (adhered to by most authors) to write the characteristic e quation for a general tensor
with a λAII+ term and that for a deviatoric tensor with a sJ2− term (which ensures that 02>J - see
1.11.18 below) ; this means that the formulae for J2 in Eqn. 1.11.19 are the negative of those for AII in
Eqn. 1.11.6
Section 1.11
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Integer powers of tensors were defined in §1. 9.2. Fractional power s of tensors can be
defined provided the tensor is real, symmetric and positive definite (so that the eigenvalues are all positive).
Contracting both sides of
n nT ˆ ˆλ= with T gives n nT ˆ ˆ2 2λ= . It follows that, if T has
eigenvectors inˆ and corresponding eigenvalues iλ, then nT is coaxial, having the same
eigenvectors, but corresponding eigenvalues n
iλ. Because of this, fractional powers of
tensors are defined as follows: mT, where m is any real number, is that tensor which has
the same eigenvectors as T but which has corresponding eigenvalues m
iλ. For example,
the square root of the positive definite tensor ∑
=⊗=3
1ˆ ˆ
ii ii n n Tλ is
∑
=⊗ =3
12/1ˆ ˆ
ii ii n n T λ (1.11.24)
and the inverse is
∑
=−⊗ =3
11ˆ ˆ)/1(
ii i i n n T λ (1.11.25)
These new tensors are also positive definite.
1.11.7 Polar Decomposition of Tensors
Any (non-singular second-order) tensor
F can be split up multiplicatively into an arbitrary
proper orthogonal tensor R ( IRR=T, 1 det=R ) and a tensor U as follows:
RUF= Polar Decomposition (1.11.26)
The consequence of this is that any transformation of a vector a according to Fa can be
decomposed into two transformations, one involving a transformation U, followed by a
rotation R.
The decomposition is not, in general, unique; one can often find more than one
orthogonal tensor
R which will satisfy the above relation. In practice, R is chosen such
that U is symmetric. To this end, consider FFT. Since
02 T>=⋅=⋅ Fv FvFv FvFv ,
FFT is positive definite. Further, jk jiFF≡FFT is clearly symmetric, i.e. the same result
is obtained upon an interchange of i and k. Thus the square-root of FFT can be taken: let
U in 1.11.26 be given by
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()2/1TFF U= (1.11.27)
and U is also symmetric positive definite. Then, with 1.9.3e, 1.9.19,
()()
IUUUUFUFUFU FU RR
====
− −− −− −
1 T1 T T1T1 T
(1.11.28)
Thus if U is symmetric, R is orthogonal. Further, from (1.9.16a,b) and (1.9.18d),
F Udet det= and 1 det/ det det = = U F R so that R is proper orthogonal. It can also be
proved that this decomposition is unique.
An alternative decomposition is given by
VRF= (1.11.29)
Again, this decomposition is unique and R is proper orthogona l, this time with
()2/1TFF V= (1.11.30)
1.11.8 Problems
1.
Find the eigenvalues, (normalised) eigenve ctors and principal invariants of
1 2 2 1 e e e eIT ⊗+⊗+=
2. Derive the spectral decomposition 1.11.11 by writing the identity tensor as
i in nI ˆ ˆ⊗= , and writing AIA= . [Hint: inˆ is an eigenvector.]
3. Derive the characteristic equation and Ca yley-Hamilton equation for a 2-D space. Let
A be a second order tensor with square root A S= . By using the Cayley-Hamilton
equation for S, and relating SStr, det to AAtr, det through the corresponding
eigenvalues, show that
A AIA AA
det2 trdet
++= .
4. The second invariant of a deviatoric tensor is given by Eqn. 1.11.19b,
( )13 32 21 2 ssssss J ++−=
By squaring the relation 03 2 1 1 =++= sss J , derive Eqn. 1.11.21,
()2
32
22
1 21
2 s s s J ++=
5. Use Eqns. 1.11.21 (and your work from Problem 4) and the fact that 2 1 2 1 ss−=−λλ ,
etc. to derive Eqn. 1.11.22.
6. Use the fact that 03 2 1 =++ sss to show that
Section 1.11
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1063
13 32 21 3212
13 32 21
) ( III3) ( II3 I
m mmm
ssssss sssssssss
λ σλλ
+++ +=+++==
AAA
where ii m A31=λ . Hence derive Eqns. 1.11.23.
7. Consider the tensor
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡−
=
10001102 2
F
(a) Verify that the polar decomposition for F is RUF= where
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡−
=
1 0 002/12/102/1 2/1
R ,
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
=
1 0 002/32/102/1 2/3
U
(verify that R is proper orthogonal).
(b) Evaluate FbFa,, where T]0,1,1[=a , T]0,1,0[=b by evaluating the individual
transformations UbUa, followed by ()()UbR UaR , . Sketch the vectors and their
images. Note how R rotates the vectors into their final positions. Why does U
only stretch a but stretches and rotates b?
(c) Evaluate the eigenvalues iλ and eigenvectors inˆ of the tensor FFT. Hence
determine the spectral decomposition (d iagonal matrix representation) of FFT.
Hence evaluate FF UT= with respect to the basis {}inˆ – again, this will be a
diagonal matrix.
Section 1.12
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1071.12 Higher Order Tensors
In this section are discussed some importan t higher (third and fourth) order tensors.
1.12.1 Fourth Order Tensors
After second-order tensors, the most commonl y encountered tensors are the fourth order
tensors
A, which have 81 components. Some pr operties and relations involving these
tensors are listed here.
Transpose
The transpose of a fourth-order tensor A, denoted by TA, by analogy with the definition
for the transpose of a second or der tensor 1.10.4, is defined by
B CC B :: ::TA A= (1.12.1)
for all second-order tensors B and C. It has the property () A A=TT and its components
are klij ijkl )( )(TA A= . It also follows that
() AB BA ⊗=⊗T (1.12.2)
Identity Tensors
There are two fourth-order identity tensors . They are defined as follows:
T::
AAAA
==
II (1.12.3)
and, from 1.9.7, they have components
i j j i l k j i jk ilj i j i l k j ijl ik
e e e ee e e ee e e ee e e e
⊗⊗⊗=⊗⊗⊗≡⊗⊗⊗=⊗⊗⊗≡
δδδδ
II
(1.12.4)
For a symmetric second order tensor S, SS S==: : I I .
Another important fourth-order tensor is II⊗,
j j i i l k j i kl ij e e e e e e e e II ⊗⊗⊗=⊗⊗⊗=⊗δδ (1.12.5)
Functions of the trace can be writ ten in terms of these tensors { ▲Problem 1}:
Section 1.12
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()
2T2
tr ::tr ::tr ::)tr( :
A AAAA AAA AAIIIA AII
=== ⊗=⊗
II (1.12.6)
Projection Tensors
The symmetric and skew-symmetric parts of a second order tensor A can be written in
terms of the identity tensors:
()
() A AA A
:21skew:21sym
IIII
−=+=
(1.12.7)
The deviator of A, 1.9.30, can be written as
A A II IAI AIA AA :ˆ:) (31):(31)tr(31dev P I ≡⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛⊗−= −= −= (1.12.8)
which defines Pˆ, the so-called fourth-order projection tensor . From Eqns. 1.10.6,
1.10.37a, it has the property that 0 ::ˆ=IAP . Note also that it has the property
PP PP Pˆˆ::ˆ:ˆ ˆ= =Ln. For example,
P III I PP P
ˆ) (:) (91
31
31:31:31 ˆ:ˆ ˆ2
=⊗⊗+⊗−⊗−=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛⊗−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛⊗−==
IIII II IIII II
(1.12.9)
The tensors ()()2/ /2, II II−+ in Eqn. 1.12.7 are also proj ection tensors, projecting the
tensor A onto its symmetric and skew-symmetric parts.
1.12.2 Higher-Order Tensors and Symmetry
A higher order tensor possesses complete symmet ry if the interchange of any indices is
immaterial, for example if
L=⊗⊗=⊗⊗=⊗⊗= ) ( ) ( ) (k j i jik k j i ikj k j i ijk A A A e e e e e e e e e A
It is symmetric in two of its indices if the in terchange of these indices is immaterial. For
example the above tensor A is symmetric in j and k if
) ( ) (k j i ikj k j i ijk A A e e e e e e ⊗⊗=⊗⊗=A
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This applies also to antisymmetry. For example, the permutation tensor
( )k j i ijk e e e⊗⊗=εE is completely antisymmetric, since L==−=kij ikj ijk εεε .
A fourth-order tensor C possesses the minor symmetries if
ijlk ijkl jikl ijkl C C C C = = , (1.12.10)
in which case it has only 36 independent components. The first equality here is for left minor symmetry, the second is for right minor symmetry.
It possesses the
major symmetries if it also satisfies
klij ijkl C C= (1.12.11)
in which case it has only 21 inde pendent components. From 1.12.1, this can also be
expressed as
A BB A :: :: C C= (1.12.12)
for arbitrary second-order tensors A, B. Note that II⊗,,II posses the major symmetries
{▲Problem 2}.
1.12.3 Problems
1.
Derive the relations 1.12.6.
2. Use 1.12.12 to show that II⊗,,II possess the major symmetries.
Section 1.13
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1101.13 Coordinate Transformation of Tensor Components
It has been seen in §1.5.2 that the transformation equations fo r the components of a vector
are jij i uQ u′= , where []Q is the transformation matrix. Note that these ijQ’s are not the
components of a tensor – these sQij' are mapping the components of a vector onto the
components of the same vector in a second coordinate syst em – a (second-order) tensor,
in general, maps one vector onto a different vector. The equation jij i uQ u′= is in matrix
element form, and is not to be confused with the index notation for vectors and tensors.
1.13.1 Relationship between Base Vectors
Consider two coordinate systems with base vectors ie and ie′. It has been seen in the
context of vectors that, Eqn. 1.5.4,
), cos(j i ij j i xx Q ′ ≡=′⋅ee . (1.13.1)
Recal that the i’s and j’s here are not referring to the three different components of a
vector, but to different vectors (nine differe nt vectors in all).
It is interesting that the relationshi p 1.13.1 can also be derived as follows:
jijj i ji j j i i
Qeeeeee e Ie e
′=′⋅′=′⊗′==
) () (
(1.13.2)
Dotting each side here with ke′ then gives 1.13.1. Eqn. 1.13.2, together with the
corresponding inverse relations, read
jij iQe e′= , jji iQe e=′ (1.13.3)
Note that the components of the transformation matrix []Q are the components of the
change of basis tensor 1.10.24-25.
1.13.2 Tensor Transformation Rule
As with vectors, the components of a (second- order) tensor will change under a change of
coordinate system. In this case, using 1.13.3,
n m pq nq mpn nq m mp pqq p pq j iij
TQQQ QTT T
e ee ee e e e
⊗′ =⊗′=′⊗′′≡⊗
(1.13.4)
Section 1.13
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 111so that (and the inverse relationship)
pq qj pi ij pq jq ip ij TQQ T TQQ T =′′ = , Tensor Transformation Formulae (1.13.5)
or, in matrix form,
[] [][][][][][][]QTQ T QTQ TT T, =′ ′= (1.13.6)
Note :
• as with vectors, second-order tensors are often defined as mathematical entities whose
components transform according to the rule 1.13.5
• the transformation rule for higher order tensors can be established in the same way, for example,
pqr rk qj pi ijk TQQQ T=′ , and so on
Example (Mohr Transformation)
Consider a two-dimensional space with base vectors 2 1,ee . The second order tensor S
can be written in component form as
2 2 22 1 2 21 2 1 12 1 111 e e e e e e e e S ⊗+⊗+⊗+⊗= S S S S
Consider now a second coordinate system, with base vectors 2 1,ee′′, obtained from the
first by a rotation θ. The components of the transformation matrix are
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
−+=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
′⋅′⋅′⋅′⋅=′⋅=θθθθ
θ θθ θ
cos sinsin cos
cos ) 90cos() 90cos( cos
2 2 1 22 1 1 1
eeeeee eeeej i ijQ
and the components of S in the second coordinate system are [][][] []QSQ ST=′ , so
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
−=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
′′′′
θθθθ
θθθθ
cos sinsin cos
cos sinsin cos
22 2112 11
22 2112 11
S SS S
S SS S
For S symmetric, 21 12S S= , and this simplifies to
θ θθθ θ θθ θ θ
2cos cos sin) (2sin cos sin2sin sin cos
12 11 22 12122
222
11 22122
222
11 11
S S S SS S S SS S S S
+ −=′− + =′+ + =′
The Mohr Transformation (1.13.7)
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1.13.3 Isotropic Tensors
An isotropic tensor is one whose components are the sa me under arbitrary rotation of the
basis vectors, i.e. in any coordinate system.
Section 1.13
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 112All scalars are isotropic.
There is no isotropic vector (first-order tensor), i.e. there is no vector u such that
jij i uQ u= for all orthogonal []Q (except for the zero vector o). To see this, consider the
particular orthogonal transformation matrix
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−=
100001010
Q , (1.13.8)
which corresponds to a rotation of 2/π about 3e. This implies that
[] [ ]T
3 1 2T
3 2 1 uu u u uu −=
or 02 1==u u . The matrix correspo nding to a rotation of 2/π about 1e is
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−=
01 0100001
Q , (1.13.9)
which implies that 03=u .
The only isotropic second-order tensor is ijαδα≡I , where α is a constant, that is, the
spherical tensor, §1.10.12. To see this, first note that, by substituting Iα into 1.13.6, it
can be seen that it is indeed isotropic. To see that it is the only isotropic second order
tensor, first use 1.13.8 in 1.13.6 to get
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−−
=′
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
33 31 3213 11 1223 21 22
T T TT T TT T T
T T TT T TT T T
T (1.13.10)
which implies that 0 , ,32 31 23 13 21 12 22 11 ====−== T T T TT TT T . Repeating this for
1.13.9 implies that 0 ,12 33 11 == TT T , so
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
111111
0 00 00 0
TTT
T
or I T11T= . Multiplying by a scalar does not affect 1.13.6, so one has Iα.
The only third-order isotropic tensors are sc alar multiples of the permutation tensor,
( )k j i ijk e e e⊗⊗=εE . Using the third order transformation rule, pqr rk qj pi ijk TQQQ T=′ ,
Section 1.13
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 113one has pqr rk qj pi ijk QQQε ε=′ . From 1.10.16e this reads ()ijk ijk ε ε Qdet=′ , where Q is the
change of basis tensor, with components ijQ. When Q is proper orthogonal, i.e. a rotation tensor,
one has indeed, ijk ijkεε=′ . That it is the only isotropic tensor can be established by carrying out
specific rotations as done above for the first and second order tensors.
Note that orthogonal tensors in gene ral, i.e. having the possibility of being reflection tensors, with
1 det−=Q are not used in the definition of isotropy , otherwise one would have the less desirable
ijk ijkεε−=′ . Note also that this issue does not ari se with the second order tensor (or the fourth
order tensor –see below), since the above result, that Iα is the only isotropic second order tensor,
holds regardless of whether Q is proper orthogonal or not.
There are three independent fourth-order isotropic tensors – these are the tensors encountered in §1.12.1, Eqns. 1.12.4-5,
II⊗,,I I
For example,
() ()()( )ijkl klij lr kr jp ip rs pq ls kr jq ip pqrs ls kr jq ip QQ QQ QQQQ QQQQ II II ⊗== = =⊗ δδ δδ
The most general isotropic fourth order tens or is then a linear combination of these
tensors:
I I C γμλ ++⊗= II Most General Isotropic Fourth-Order Tensor (1.13.11)
1.13.4 Invariance of Tensor Components
The components of (non-isotropic) tensors wi ll change upon a rotation of base vectors.
However, certain combinations of these components are the same in
every coordinate
system. Such quantities are called invariants . For example, the following are examples
of scalar invariants {▲Problem 2}
iijiijii
AaaTaa
==⋅=⋅
AaTaaa
tr (1.13.12)
The first of these is the only independent sc alar invariant of a v ector. A second-order
tensor has three independent scalar invariants, the first, second and third principal scalar invariants, defined by Eqn. 1.11.17 (or linear combinations of these).
Example (of Invariance)
Consider a tensor A with eigenvector nˆ and corresponding eigenvalue λ. Then
n nA ˆ ˆλ= , or i jij n nA ˆ ˆλ= . The components of A and nˆ in a second coordinate system are
pq qj pi ij TQQ A=′ and m mj j nQ n ˆ ˆ=′ . Thus
Section 1.13
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 114
i p pi m pm pi m mj pq qj pi jij n n Q nAQ nQAQQ nA ′== = =′′ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ λλ
Thus λ is an eigenvalue and nQn ˆ ˆ=′ is an eigenvector, showi ng that the eigenvalue is
invariant, but a new eigenvector is obta ined, the original ei genvector rotated by Q.
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1.13.5 Problems
1. Consider a coordinate system 321xxox with base vectors ie. Let a second coordinate
system be represented by the set {}ie′ with the transformation law
3 32 1 2 cos sin
e ee e e
=′+−=′ θθ
(a) find 1e′ in terms of the old set {}ie of basis vectors
(b) find the orthogonal matrix []Q and express the old coordi nates in terms of the new
ones
(c) express the vector 3 2 13 6 ee e u +−−= in terms of the new set {}ie′ of basis
vectors.
2. Show that
(a) the trace of a tensor A, iiA=Atr , is an invariant.
(b) jiijaaT=⋅aTa is an invariant.
3. Consider Problem 7 in §1.11. Take the tensor FF UT= with respect to the basis
{}inˆ and carry out a coordinate transformation of its tensor components so that it is
given with respect to the original {}ie basis – in which case the matrix representation
for U given in Problem 7, §1.11, should be obtained.
Section 1.14
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1151.14 Tensor Calculus I: Tensor Fields
In this section, the concepts from the calculus of vectors are generalise d to the calculus of
higher-order tensors.
1.14.1 Tensor-valued Functions
Tensor-valued functions of a scalar
The most basic type of calculus is that of te nsor-valued functions of a scalar, for example
the time-dependent stress at a point, )(tSS= . If a tensor T depends on a scalar t, then
the derivative is defined in the usual way,
tt t t
dtd
tΔ−Δ+=→Δ)( ) (lim0T T T,
which turns out to be
j iij
dtdT
dtde eT⊗= (1.14.1)
The derivative is also a tensor and th e usual rules of differentiation apply,
()
()
()
()
()T
T)(
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛=+=+=+=+=+
dtd
dtddtd
dtd
dtddtd
dtd
dtddtd
dtdtdtddtd
dtd
dtd
TTBT BT TBaT aT TaTTTB TBT
ααα
For example, consider the time derivative of TQQ , where Q is orthogonal. By the
product rule, using I QQ=T,
() 0QQ QQ QQ QQQQ =⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+=+=T
TT
T T
dtd
dtd
dtd
dtd
dtd
Thus, using Eqn. 1.10.3e
()TT T TQQ QQ QQ && & −=−= (1.14.2)
Section 1.14
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 116which shows that TQQ& is a skew-symmetric tensor.
1.14.2 Vector Fields
The gradient of a scalar field and the divergence and curl of vector fields have been seen
in §1.6. Other important quantities are the gr adient of vectors and higher order tensors
and the divergence of higher order tensors. First, the gradient of a vector field is
introduced.
The Gradient of a Vector Field
The gradient of a vector field is de fined to be the second-order tensor
j i
ji
j
j xa
xe e eaa ⊗∂∂=⊗∂∂≡ grad Gradient of a Vector Field (1.14.3)
In matrix notation,
⎥⎥⎥⎥⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢⎢⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
∂∂
∂∂
∂∂∂∂
∂∂
∂∂∂∂
∂∂
∂∂
=33
23
1332
22
1231
21
11
grad
xa
xa
xaxa
xa
xaxa
xa
xa
a (1.14.4)
One then has
()
)() (grad
xax xaaee e e xa
d dddxxadxxad
ij
jikk j i
ji
−+==∂∂=⊗∂∂=
(1.14.5)
which is analogous to Eqn 1.6.7 for the gradient of a scalar field. As with the gradient of
a scalar field, if one writes xd as exd, where e is a unit vector, then
direction in grad
eaea⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛=dxd (1.14.6)
Thus the gradient of a vector field a is a second-order tensor which transforms a unit
vector into a vector de scribing the gradient of a in that direction.
For a space curve parameterised by
s, one has
Section 1.14
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 117
() τaτeaeτa a agrad=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛⊗∂∂=⋅∂∂=∂∂=i
ii
ii
i x x dsdx
x dsd
where τ is a tangent vector to C (see §1.6.2).
Although for a scalar field φgrad is equivalent to φ∇, note that the gradient defined in
1.14.3 is not the same as a⊗∇ . In fact,
() a a gradT=⊗∇ (1.14.7)
since
j i
ij
jj
iixaaxe e e ea ⊗∂∂=⊗∂∂=⊗∇ (1.14.8)
These two different definitions of the gradient of a vector, j ij ix a e e⊗∂∂/ and
j ii jx a e e⊗∂∂/ , are both commonly used. In what follows, they will be distinguished by
labeling the former as agrad (which will be called the gradient of a) and the latter as
a⊗∇ .
Note :
• in much of the literature, a⊗∇ is written in the contracted form a∇, but the more explicit
version is used here
• some authors define the operation of ⊗∇ on a vector or tensor ()• not as in 1.14.8, but through
() ()()i ix e⊗∂•∂≡•⊗∇ / so that ()j ij ix a e e a a ⊗∂∂==⊗∇ / grad
Example (The Displacement Gradient)
Consider a particle 0p of a deforming body at position X (a vector) and a neighbouring
point 0q at position Xd relative to 0p, Fig. 1.14.1. As the material deforms, these two
particles undergo displacements of, respectively, )(Xu and ) ( X Xu d+ . The final
positions of the particles are fp and fq. Then
Xu XXu XXu X XuX x
d dd dd d d
grad)()() (
+=+=−++=
Section 1.14
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 118
Figure 1.14.1: displacement of material particles
Thus the gradient of the displacement field u encompasses the mapping of (infinitesimal)
line elements in the undeformed body into li ne elements in the deformed body. For
example, suppose that 0 ,3 22
2 1 == = u u kX u . Then
2 122
2
0 0 00 0 00 20
grad e e u ⊗=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=∂∂= kXkX
Xu
ji
A line element iidX d e X= at iiXe X= maps onto
() ( )
12 233 22 11 2 12
22
e Xe e e e e X x
dXkX ddX dX dX kX d d
+=++ ⊗ +=
The deformation of a box is as shown in Fig. 1.14.2. For example, the vector 2e Xαd d=
(defining the left-hand side of the box) maps onto 2 1 2 e e x ααα+ = dk d .
Figure 1.14.2: deformation of a box
Note that the map x X d d→ does not specify where in spa ce the line element moves to.
It translates too according to uXx+= .
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The Divergence and Curl of a Vector Field
The divergence and curl of vectors have been defined in §1.6.6, §1.6.8. Now that the gradient of a vector has been introduc ed, one can re-defin e the divergence of
a
independent of any coordinate system: it is the scalar field given by the trace of the
gradient of a {▲Problem 4}, 1X2X
finalXXd
xd) ( X Xu d+
)(Xu
final initial
0p0q
fpfq
Section 1.14
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 119
a Ia a a ⋅∇= = = : grad) grad(tr div Divergence of a Vector Field (1.14.9)
Similarly, the curl of a can be defined to be the vector field given by twice the axial
vector of the antisymmetric part of agrad .
1.14.3 Tensor Fields
A tensor-valued function of the positi on vector is called a tensor field, )(xkijTL .
The Gradient of a Tensor Field
The gradient of a second order tensor field T is defined in a manner analogous to that of
the gradient of a vector, Eqn. 1.14. 2. It is the third-order tensor
k j i
kij
k
k xT
xe e e eTT ⊗⊗∂∂=⊗∂∂= grad Gradient of a Tensor Field (1.14.10)
This differs from the quantity
()k j i
ijk
k j jk
iixTTxe e e e e eT ⊗⊗∂∂=⊗⊗∂∂=⊗∇ (1.14.11)
The Divergence of a Tensor Field
Analogous to the definition 1.14.9, the divergence of a second order tensor T is defined to
be the vector
i
jiji
ik j jk
i
i
xTxT
x
eee eeTIT T
∂∂=∂⊗∂=∂∂= =) (: grad div
Divergence of a Tensor (1.14.12)
The divergence of a tensor can also be equiva lently defined as that vector field which
satisfies the relation
()()vT vTTdiv div=⋅
for all constant vectors v.
One also has
Section 1.14
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 120i
jji
k j jk
iixTTxe e e eT∂∂=⊗⋅∂∂=⋅∇ ) ( (1.14.13)
so that
Tdiv T T⋅∇= (1.14.14)
As with the gradient of a vector, both ()i j ijx T e∂∂/ and ()i j jix T e∂∂/ are commonly used
as definitions of the divergence of a tensor,. They are distinguished here by labelling the
former as Tdiv (called here th e divergence of T) and the latter as T⋅∇ . Note that the
operations Tdiv and T⋅∇ are equivalent for the case of T symmetric.
Note :
• some authors define the operation of ⋅∇ on a vector or tensor ()• not as in (1.14.13), but
through () ()()i ixe⋅∂•∂≡•⋅∇ / so that ()ij ijx T e T T ∂∂==⋅∇ / div .
• using the convention that the “dot” is omitted in the contraction of tensors, one should write
T∇ for T⋅∇ , but the “dot” is retained here because of the familiarity of this latter notation
from vector calculus.
• another operator is the Hessian , ()j ij ixx e e⊗∂∂∂=∇⊗∇ /2.
Identities
Here are some important identities involving the grad ient, divergence and curl
{▲Problem 5}:
()
() ( ) ( )
() ()
() ( ) ( ) uv vu uvvuvuuv vu vuuv vu vuvv v
grad grad div div curl) div( grad divgrad grad gradgrad grad grad
T T
− +−=×+ =⊗+ =⋅⊗+= φ φφ
(1.14.15)
()
() ( )
()
()()( ) ( )
() φ φφφ φφφφ φ
grad grad gradgrad div div: grad div divgradtr div divdiv grad div
T
⊗+=+ =+=+⋅=+=
AA ABA AB BABA B A ABv A A v AvA A A
(1.11.16)
Note also the following identities, which involve the Laplacian of both vectors and
scalars:
()
() u u uv uv u vu vu
22 2 2
div grad curlcurlgrad: grad2
∇− =∇⋅+ +⋅∇=⋅∇ (1.14.17)
Section 1.14
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1211.14.4 Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinates
Cylindrical and spherical coordinates were introduced in §1.6.10 and the gradient and
Laplacian of a scalar field and the divergence and curl of vector fi elds were derived in
terms of these coordinates. The calculus of higher order tensors can also be cast in terms
of these coordinates. For example, from 1.6.27, the gradient of a vector in cylindrical coordinates is
()Tgrad u u⊗∇= with
()
z zz
zz
r zzzr
rz rr
rr
r rrzz rr z r
zu u
r ruzu
ru u
r ruzu
ru u
r ruu u uz r r
e e e e e ee e e e e ee e e e e ee e e e e e u
⊗∂∂+⊗∂∂+⊗∂∂+⊗∂∂+⊗⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+∂∂+⊗∂∂+⊗∂∂+⊗⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−∂∂+⊗∂∂=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡++⊗⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=
θθθ
θθθ
θθθθθθ θ
θθθθ
1111gradT
(1.14.18)
and from 1.6.27, 1.14.12, the divergence of a tensor in cylindrical coordinates is
{▲Problem 6}
zzz z zr zrr r z rrrr rz r rr
zA A
r rA
rArA A
zA A
r rArA A
zA A
r rA
eee A A
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂++∂∂+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛ ++∂∂+∂∂+∂∂+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛ −+∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=⋅∇=
θθθ
θθθ θ θ θθ θθθ θ
111divT
(1.14.19)
1.14.5 The Divergence Theorem
The divergence theorem 1.6.12 can be extended to the case of higher-order tensors.
Consider an arbitrary di fferentiable tensor field
),(t TkijxL defined in some finite region of
physical space. Let S be a closed surface bounding a volume V in this space, and let the
outward normal to S be n. The divergence theorem of Gauss then states that
∫∫∂∂=
V kkij
Skkij dVxTdSn TL
L (1.14.20)
For a second order tensor,
∫∫ ∫∫∂∂
= =
V jij
Sj ij
V SdVxT
dSnT dV dS , divT Tn (1.14.21)
Section 1.14
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 122
One then has the important identities { ▲Problem 7}
()
∫∫∫∫∫∫
=⋅=⊗=
V SV SV S
dV dSdV dSdV dS
) (divgrad)(div
TuT Tnuu nuT nT φ φ
(1.14.22)
1.14.6 Formal Treatment of Tensor Calculus
As in §1.6.12, here a more formal treatment of the tensor calculus of fields is briefly
presented.
Vector Gradient
What follows is completely analogous to Eqns. 1.6.43-46.
A vector field
V E→3:v is differentiable at a point 3E∈x if there exists a scond
order tensor () E D∈xv such that
() ( ) ()()h hxv xv hxv o D++=+ for all E∈h (1.14.23)
In that case, the tensor ()xvD is called the derivative (or gradient ) of v at x (and is given
the symbol ()xv∇ ).
Setting w hε= in 1.14.23, where E∈w is a unit vector, dividing through by ε and
taking the limit as 0→ε , one has the equivalent statement
() () wxv wxv εεε+ =∇
=0 dd for all E∈w (1.14.24)
Using the chain rule as in §1.6.11, Eqn. 1.14.24 can be expressed in terms of the
Cartesian basis {}ie,
() ()kk j i
ji
ik
kiwxvwxve e e e wxv ⊗∂∂=∂∂=∇ (1.14.25)
This must be true for all w and so, in a Cartesian basis,
()j i
ji
xve e xv ⊗∂∂=∇ (1.14.26)
which is Eqn. 1.14.3.
Section 1.14
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 123
1.14.7 Problems
1. Consider the vector field 32
2 22
3 12
1 e e e v x x x ++= . (a) find the matrix representation of
the gradient of v, (b) find the vector ()vvgrad .
2. If 31 221 1321 e e e u x xx xxx ++ = , determine u2∇ .
3. Suppose that the displacement field is given by 1 3 2 1 ,1 ,0 X u u u === . By using
ugrad , sketch a few (undeformed) line elements of material and their positions in the
deformed configuration.
4. Use the matrix form of ugrad and u⊗∇ to show that the definitions
(i) ) grad(tr div a a=
(ii) ω a2 curl= , where ω is the axial vector of the skew part of agrad
agree with the definitions 1.6.14, 1. 6.19 given for Cartesian coordinates.
5. Prove the following:
(i) () φ φφ grad grad grad ⊗+= vv v
(ii) ()( ) ()uv vu vuT Tgrad grad grad + =⋅
(iii) ()( ) uv vu vu ) div( grad div + =⊗
(iv) () ()()uv vu uvvuvu grad grad div div curl − +−=×
(v) () A A A div grad div φφ φ + =
(vi) () ()v A A v Av gradtr div divT+⋅=
(vii) () BA B A AB : grad div div +=
(viii) ()()()()φ φφ grad div div BA AB BA + =
(ix) () φ φφ grad grad grad ⊗+= AA A
6. Derive Eqn. 1.14.19, the divergence of a tensor in cylindrical coordinates.
7. Deduce the Divergence Theorem identities in 1.14.22 [Hint: write them in index
notation.]
Section 1.15
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1241.15 Tensor Calculus 2: Tensor Functions
1.15.1 Vector-valued functions of a vector
Consider a vector-valued function of a vector
)( ),(j i i ba a= =baa
This is a function of three independent variables 3 2 1,,bbb , and there are nine partial
derivatives j ib a∂∂/ . The partial derivative of the vector a with respect to b is defined to
be a second-order tensor with these partial derivatives as its components:
j i
ji
bae ebba⊗∂∂≡∂∂ )( (1.15.1)
It follows from this that
1−
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=∂∂
ab
ba or ij
jm
mi
ab
baδ=∂∂
∂∂=∂∂
∂∂,Iab
ba (1.15.2)
To show this, with ) ( ),(j i i j i i abbba a = = , note that the differential can be written as
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂=∂∂
∂∂=∂∂=
31
3
21
2
11
11 1
1ab
badaab
badaab
bada daab
badbbadaj
jj
jj
ji
ij
jj
j
Since 3 2 1 ,, dadada are independent, one may set 03 2==da da , so that
1
11=∂∂
∂∂
ab
ba j
j
Similarly, the terms inside the other brackets are zero and, in this way, one finds Eqn.
1.15.2.
1.15.2 Scalar-valued functions of a tensor
Consider a scalar valued func tion of a (second-order) tensor
j iijT e e T T ⊗= = ),(φφ.
This is a function of nine independent variables, ) (ijTφφ= , so there are nine different
partial derivatives:
Section 1.15
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 12533 32 31 23 22 21 13 12 11, , , , , , , ,T T T T T T T T T ∂∂
∂∂
∂∂
∂∂
∂∂
∂∂
∂∂
∂∂
∂∂ φφφφφφφφφ
The partial derivative of φ with respect to T is defined to be a second-order tensor with
these partial derivatives as its components:
j i
ijTe eT⊗∂∂≡∂∂φφ Partial Derivative with respect to a Tensor (1.15.3)
The quantity T T∂∂ /)(φ is also called the gradient of φ with respect to T.
Thus differentiation with respec t to a second-order tensor ra ises the order by 2. This
agrees with the idea of the gradient of a scal ar field where differentia tion with respect to a
vector raises the order by 1.
Derivatives of the Trace and Invariants
Consider now the trace: the derivative of Atr, with respect to A can be evaluated as
follows:
Ie ee ee ee e e e e eA A AAA
=⊗+⊗+⊗=⊗∂∂+⊗∂∂+⊗∂∂=∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=∂∂
3 3 2 2 1 133 22 1133 22 11tr
j i
ijj i
ijj i
ij AA
AA
AAA A A
(1.15.4)
Similarly, one finds that { ▲Problem 1}
() () ()()
() ()IAAAIAAAAAAAAAIAA
23 2T23
T2
)tr(3)tr()tr(2)tr(3tr2tr tr
=∂∂=∂∂=∂∂=∂∂=∂∂
(1.15.5)
Derivatives of Trace Functions
From these and 1.10.17, one can evaluate the derivatives of the invariants { ▲Problem 2}:
()T T2TT
III II IIIIIIII
−=+−=∂∂−=∂∂=∂∂
A I A AAAIAIA
A A AAAAA
Derivatives of the Invariants (1.15.6)
Section 1.15
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 126Derivative of the Determinant
An important relation is
() ()Tdet det−=∂∂AA AA (1.15.7)
which follows directly from 1.15.6c.
Other Relations
The total differential can be written as
TTddTTdTTdTTd
:13
1312
1211
11
∂∂≡+∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=
φφ φ φφ L
(1.15.8)
This total differential gives a good appr oximation to the total increment in φ when the
increments of the independent variables L,11T are small.
The second partial derivativ e is defined similarly:
q p j i
pq ijTTe e e eTT⊗⊗⊗∂∂∂≡∂∂∂ φφ2
(1.15.9)
the result being in this case a fourth-order tensor.
Consider a scalar-valued function of a tensor,
)(Aφ , but now suppose that the
components of A depend upon some scalar parameter t: ))((tAφφ= . By means of the
chain rule of differentiation,
dtdA
Aij
ij∂∂=φφ& (1.15.10)
which in symbolic notation reads (see Eqn. 1.10.10e)
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=∂∂=dtd
dtd
dtd A
AA
AT
tr :φ φφ (1.15.11)
Identities for Scalar-valued functions of Symmetric Tensor Functions
Let C be a symmetric tensor, TCC= . Then the partial derivative of () )(TCφφ= with
respect to T can be written as { ▲Problem 3}
Section 1.15
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 127(1) CTT∂∂=∂∂ φφ2 f o r TTCT=
(2) CT T∂∂=∂∂φφ2 for TTTC= (1.15.12)
(3) TC CTTC CTT ∂∂+∂∂=∂∂=∂∂=∂∂ φφφφφ2 2 f o r TTC= and symmetric T
Scalar-valued functions of a Symmetric Tensor
Consider the expression
() ()
ijij
ijAAB∂∂=∂∂=φ φ
AAB (1.15.13)
If A is a symmetric tensor, there are a number of ways to consider this expression: two
possibilities are that φ can be considered to be
(i) a symmetric function of the 9 variables ijA
(ii) a function of 6 independent variables: ( )33 23 22 13 12 11 ,,,,, AAAAAAφφ=
where
()
()
()32 23 32 23 2331 13 31 13 1321 12 21 12 12
212121
A A A A AA A A A AA A A A A
==+===+===+=
Looking at (i) and writing ()() ( )L L , ,, ,12 21 12 12 11 AA AAAφφ= , one has, for example,
12 21 12 1221
21 1212
12 122A A A AA
A AA
A A ∂∂=∂∂+∂∂=∂∂
∂∂+∂∂
∂∂=∂∂ φφφ φ φφ,
the last equality following from the fact that φ is a symmetrical function of the ijA.
Thus, depending on how the scalar func tion is presented, one could write
(i) etc., , ,
1313
1212
1111ABABAB∂∂=∂∂=∂∂=φ φ φ
(ii) etc.,21,21,
1313
1212
1111ABABAB∂∂=∂∂=∂∂=φ φ φ
Section 1.15
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1281.15.3 Tensor-valued functions of a tensor
The derivative of a (second-order) tensor A with respect to another tensor B is defined as
q p j i
pqij
BAe e e eBA⊗⊗⊗∂∂≡∂∂ (1.15.14)
and forms therefore a fourth-order tensor. The total differential Ad can in this case be
written as
BBAA d d :∂∂= (1.15.15)
Consider now
l k j i
klij
AAe e e eAA⊗⊗⊗∂∂=∂∂
The components of the tensor are independent, so
.etc ,0 ,1
1211
1111L=∂∂=∂∂
AA
AA nq mp
pqmn
AAδδ=∂∂ (1.15.16)
and so
I=⊗⊗⊗=∂∂
j i j i e e e eAA, (1.15.17)
the fourth-order identity tensor of Eqn. 1.12.4.
Example
Consider the scalar-valued function φ of the tensor A and vector v (the “dot” can be
omitted from the following and similar expression),
() Avv vA⋅=,φ
The gradient of φ with respect to v is
()vAA vA AvvvAv Avvv
vT+=+=∂∂⋅+⋅∂∂=∂∂φ
On the other hand, the gradient of φ with respect to A is
vvvvvAAvA⊗=⋅=∂∂⋅=∂∂Iφ
Section 1.15
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 129■
Consider now the derivative of the inverse, A A∂∂−/1. One can differentiate 0AA=−1
using the product rule to arrive at
AAA AAA
∂∂−=∂∂−−
11
One needs to be careful with derivatives becau se of the position of the indices in 1.15.14);
it looks like a post-operati on of both sides with the inverse leads to
()l k j i jl ikAA e e e e AAA A A A ⊗⊗⊗ −=∂∂−=∂∂−− − − − 1 1 1 1 1/ / . However, this is not correct
(unless A is symmetric). Using the index notation (there is no clear symbolic notation),
one has
()
()l k j i jl ik
klijjn jl mk im mn
klimjn
klmj
im jn mj
kliml k j i
klmj
im mj
klim
AAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAA
e e e ee e e e
⊗⊗⊗ −=∂∂→−=∂∂→∂∂−=∂∂→⊗⊗⊗∂∂−=∂∂
−−−− −−− − −−−−
1 111 111 1 1111
δδ δ (1.15.18)
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1.15.4 The Directional Derivative
The directional derivative was introduced in §1.6.11. The ideas introduced there can be
extended to tensors. For example, the dire ctional derivative of the trace of a tensor
A, in
the direction of a tensor T, is
() () () T T A T A TAA tr tr tr tr ][tr
0 0=+ =+ = ∂
= =εεεεε ε dd
dd (1.15.19)
As a further example, consider the scalar function Avu A⋅=)(φ , where u and v are
constant vectors. Then
() ()[] TvuvT Au TvuAA ⋅=+⋅ = ∂
=εεφ
ε0][,,dd (1.15.20)
Also, the gradient of φ with respect to A is
() vu AvuA A⊗=⋅∂∂=∂∂φ (1.1.5.21)
Section 1.15
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 130
and it can be seen that this is an example of the more general relation
TATA : ][∂∂=∂φφ (1.15.22)
which is analogous to 1.6.38. Indeed,
wuvwvTATwxw
uAx
∂∂=∂∂∂=∂⋅∂∂=∂
][: ][][
φφφφ
(1.15.23)
Example (the Directional De rivative of the Determinant)
It was shown in §1.6.11 that the directi onal derivative of the determinant of the 22×
matrix A, in the direction of a second matrix T, is
()[]1221 21 12 1122 22 11 det TA TA TA TA −−+= ∂ TAA
This can be seen to be equal to ()T AA : detT−, which will now be proved more generally
for tensors A and T:
() ()
()[]
() TAI ATAIAT A TAA
1
01
00
det detdetdet ][ det
−
=−
==
+ =+ =+ = ∂
εεεεεε
εεε
dddddd
The last line here follows from (1.9.16a). Now the characteristic equation for a tensor B
is given by (1.11.4, 1.11.5),
() () ()()I Bλ λλλλλλ −==−−− det03 2 1
where iλ are the three eigenvalues of B. Thus, setting 1−=λ and TA B1−=ε ,
Section 1.15
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 131() ()()()
()()()
()
()TA AAAA TA
TA TA TATA TA TATA TA TA A
13 2 13 2 1
03 2 1
0
tr detdet1 1 1 det1 1 1 det][ det
1 1 11 1 11 1 1
−==
=++ =+ + + =+ + + = ∂
− − −− − −− − −
λλλλε λε λεελ λ λε
εε ε ε
ε
dddd
and, from (1.10.10e),
() ()T AA TAA : det][ detT−= ∂ (1.15.24)
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Example (the Directional Deri vative of a vector function)
Consider the n homogeneous algebraic equations ()oxf=:
( )
()
() 0 ,,,0 ,,,0 ,,,
2 12 1 22 1 1
===
n nnn
x xxfx xxfx xxf
LLLL
The directional derivative of f in the direction of some vector u is
()()( )
()
Kuz
zzfuxz zf uxfx
=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=+= =∂
==
00])[(
εε
εε εε
dddd
(1.15.25)
where K, called the tangent matrix of the system, is
⎥⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
∂∂ ∂∂∂∂ ∂∂∂∂∂∂ ∂∂∂∂
=∂∂=
n n nnn
x f x fxf xf xfxf xf xf
/ // / // / /
12 2 2 1 21 2 1 1 1
LM ML
xfK , () uf ufx grad][=∂
which can be compared to (1.15.23c).
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Properties of the Di rectional Derivative
The directional derivative is a linear operator and so one can apply the usual product rule.
For example, consider the directional derivative of 1−A in the direction of T:
Section 1.15
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 132
() ()1
01][−
=−+ = ∂ T A T AA εεεdd
To evaluate this, note that ()() 0 TI TAAA A =∂= ∂−][ ][1, since I is independent of A. The
product rule then gives () ()][ ][1 1TA A AT AA A ∂−= ∂− −, so that
()1 1 1 1 1][ ][−− − − −−= ∂−= ∂ TAA ATA A T AA A (1.15.26)
Another important property of th e directional derivative is the chain rule , which can be
applied when the function is of the form ()()xBf xf ˆ)(= . To derive this rule, consider (see
§1.6.11)
][ )() ( uf xf uxfx∂+≈+ , (1.15.27)
where terms of order )(uo have been neglected, i.e.
0)(lim0=→uu
uo.
The left-hand side of the previous expression can also be written as
()() ( )
() ( ) ]][ [ˆ )(ˆ][ )(ˆ ˆ
uB Bf xBfuB xBf uxBf
x Bx
∂∂+≈∂+≈+
Comparing these expressions, one arrives at the chain rule,
() ]][ [ˆ ][ uB Bf ufx B x ∂∂=∂ Chain Rule (1.15.28)
As an application of this rule, consider the directional derivative of 1det−A in the
direction T; here, f is 1det−A and ())(ˆˆ ABff= . Let 1−=AB and B fdetˆ= . Then, from
Eqns. 1.15.24, 1.15.25, 1.10.3h, f,
()()
()()()
()()
() T AATAA AATAA BBTA B T AA B A
: det: det: det]][ [ det ][ det
T 11 1 T 11 1 T1 1
−−−− −−− −− −
−=−=− =∂∂= ∂
(1.15.29)
1.15.5 Formal Treatment of Tensor Calculus
As in §1.6.12, derivatives can be defined formally as follows:
Section 1.15
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 133A scalar function R Vf→2: i s differentiable at 2V∈A if there exists a second order
tensor ()2V Df∈A such that
() ( ) ()()H HA A HA o Df f f + +=+ : for all 2V∈H (1.15.30)
In that case, the tensor ()ADf is called the derivative of f at A. It follows from this that
()ADf is that tensor for which
[]() () B A BA BA εεε+ = =∂
=fddDf f
0: for all 2V∈B (1.15.31)
For example, from 1.15.24,
() ()()T AA T AA TAA : det : det][ detT T − −= = ∂ (1.15.32)
from which it follows, from 1.15.31, that
Tdet det−=∂∂AA AA (1.15.33)
which is 1.1.5.7.
Similarly, a tensor-valued function
2 2: V V→ T is differentiable at 2V∈A if there
exists a fourth order tensor ()4V D∈AT such that
()( ) ()()H HAT AT HAT o D+ +=+ for all 2V∈H (1.15.34)
In that case, the tensor ()ATD is called the derivative of T at A. It follows from this that
()ATD is that tensor for which
[]() () B AT BAT BTA εεε+ = =∂
=0:ddD for all 2V∈B (1.15.35)
1.15.6 Problems
1.
Evaluate the derivatives (use the chai n rule for the last two of these)
()()()()
AA
AA
AA
AA
∂∂
∂∂
∂∂
∂∂2 2 3 2)tr(,)tr(,tr,tr
2. Derive the derivatives of the invariants, Eqn. 1.15.5. [Hint: use the Cayley-Hamilton
theorem, Eqn. 1.11.15, to express the deriva tive of the third invariant in terms of the
third invariant.]
3. (a) Consider the scalar valued function ()()FCφφ= , where FFCT= . Use the chain
rule
Section 1.15
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 134j i
ijmn
mn FC
Ce eF⊗∂∂
∂∂=∂∂φφ
to show that
kjik
ij CFF ∂∂=∂∂
∂∂=∂∂ φ φ φφ2 , 2CFF
(b) Show also that
UC CUU ∂∂=∂∂=∂∂ φφφ2 2
for UUC= with U symmetric.
[Hint: for (a), use the index notation: first evaluate ij mn F C∂∂ / using the product rule,
then evaluate ijF∂∂/φ using the fact that C is symmetric.]
4. Show that
(a) 1 11
:−−−
−=∂∂BAA BAA, (b) 1 1 11
:− − −−
⊗−=⊗∂∂A A A AAA
5. Show that
TT
: BBAA=∂∂
6. By writing the norm of a tensor A, 1.10.13, where A is symmetric, in terms of the
trace (see 1.10.10), show that
AA
AA=∂∂
7. Evaluate
(i) ()][2TAA∂
(ii) ()][ tr2TAA∂ (see 1.10.10e)
8. Derive 1.15.29 by using the de finition of the directional derivative and the relation
1.15.7, () ()Tdet / det−=∂∂ AA A A .
Section 1.16
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1351.16 Curvilinear Coordinates
Up until now, a rectangular Cartesian coordi nate system has been used, and a set of
orthogonal unit base vectors ie has been employed as the basis for representation of
vectors and tensors. This basis is independent of position and provides a simple
formulation. Two exceptions were in §1.6.10 and §1.14.4, where cylindrical and
spherical coordinate systems were used. These differ from the Cartesian system in that
the cylindrical and spherical base vectors do depend on position. However, although the
directions of these base vectors may change with position, they are always orthogonal to
each other. In this section, arbitrary bases, with base vectors not necessarily orthogonal
nor of unit length, are considered. It will be seen how these systems reduce to the special
cases of orthogonal (e.g. cylindrical and s pherical systems) and Cartesian systems.
1.16.1 Curvilinear Coordinates
A Cartesian coordinate system is defined by the fixed base vectors 3 2 1,,eee and the
coordinates ) ,,(3 2 1xxx , and any point p in space is then determined by the position
vector iixe x= (see Fig. 1.16.11). This can be expressed in terms of curvilinear
coordinates ),,(3 2 1ΘΘΘ by the transformation (and inverse transformation)
()
),,(,,
3 2 13 2 1
ΘΘΘ=Θ=Θ
i ii i
x xxxx ( 1 . 1 6 . 1 )
In order to be able to solve for the iΘ given the ix, and to solve for the ix given the iΘ,
it is necessary and sufficient that the following determinants are non-zero – see Appendix
1.A.2 (the first here is termed the Jacobian J of the transformation):
J x xx xJji
ji
ji
ji1det , det =
∂Θ∂=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
∂Θ∂
Θ∂∂=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
Θ∂∂≡ , (1.16.2)
the last equality following from (1.15.2, 1.10.18d). If 1Θ is varied while holding 2Θ and
3Θ constant, a space curve is generated called a 1Θ coordinate curve . Similarly, 2Θ
and 3Θ coordinate curves may be generated. Three coordinate surfaces intersect in
pairs along the coordinate curves. On each surface, one of the curvilinear coordinates is
constant.
Note :
• This Jacobian is the same as that used in ch anging the variable of integration in a volume
integral, §1.7; from Cartesian coordinates to curvilinear coordinates, one has
∫∫ΘΘΘ→
V Vdd Jd dxdxdx3 2 1 3 2 1
1 superscripts are used here and in much of what follows for notational consistency (see later)
Section 1.16
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 136
Figure 1.16.1: curvilinear coordinate system and coordinate curves
1.16.2 Base Vectors in the Moving Frame
Covariant Base Vectors
From §1.6.2, writing ()iΘ=xx , tangent vectors to the coordinate curves at x are given
by2
mim
i ixexgΘ∂∂=Θ∂∂= Covariant Base Vectors (1.16.3)
with inverse ()mi m
i xg e ∂Θ∂= /. T h e ig emanate from the point p and are directed
towards the site of increasing coordinate iΘ. They are called covariant base vectors .
Increments in the two coordinate systems are related through
i
ii
id ddd Θ=ΘΘ∂= gxx
Note that the triple scalar product ()3 2 1 ggg×⋅ , Eqns. 1.2.15-16, is equivalent to the
determinant in 1.16.2,
2 in the Cartesian system, with the coordinate curves parallel to the coordinate axes, these equations reduce
trivially to ()m mi mi m
i x x e e e δ=∂∂= / x
1x2x3xconst3=Θ
1g2g
3g
1e2e3ecurve1−Θcurve2−Θ
curve3−Θp
1g
Section 1.16
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 137()()()()
()() ()
() () ()⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
Θ∂∂== =×⋅jixJdet
33 23 1332 22 1231 21 11
3 2 1
g g gg g gg g g
ggg (1.16.4)
so that the condition that the determinant does not vanish is equivalent to the condition
that the vectors ig are linearly independent, and so the ig can form a basis.
Contravariant Base Vectors
Unlike in Cartesian coordinates, where ij j iδ=⋅ee , the covariant base vectors do not
necessarily form an orthonormal basis, and ij j iδ≠⋅gg . In order to deal with this
complication, a second set of base vectors are introduced, which are defined as follows:
introduce three contravariant base vectors ig such that each vector is normal to one of
the three coordinate surfaces through the point p. From §1.6.4, the normal to the
coordinate surface const1=Θ is given by the gradient vector 1gradΘ, with Cartesian
representation
m
mxe∂Θ∂=Θ1
1grad
and, in general, one may define the contravariant base vectors through
m
mi
i
xe g∂Θ∂= Contravariant Base Vectors (1.16.5)
The contravariant base vector 1g is shown in Fig. 1.16.1.
As with the covariant base vectors, the triple scalar product ()3 2 1ggg×⋅ is equivalent to
the determinant in 1.16.2,
()()()()
()() ()
() () ()⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
∂Θ∂== =×⋅ij
x Jdet1
33
23
1332
22
1231
21
11
3 2 1
g g gg g gg g g
ggg (1.16.6)
and again the condition that the determinant does not vanish is equivalent to the condition
that the vectors ig are linearly independent, and so the contravariant vectors also form a
basis.
1.16.3 Metric Coefficients
It follows from the definitions of the covariant and contravariant vectors that { ▲Problem
1}
Section 1.16
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 138i
j jiδ=⋅gg (1.16.7)
which is the defining relationship between reciprocal pairs of general bases. Of course
the ig were chosen precisely because they satisfy this relation. Here, j
iδ is again the
Kronecker delta3, with a value of 1 when ji= and zero otherwise.
One needs to be careful to distinguish betwee n subscripts and superscripts when dealing
with arbitrary bases, but the rules to follow are straightforward. For example, each free
index which is not summed over, such as i or j in 1.16.7, must be either a subscript or
superscript on both sides of an equation. Hence the new notation for the Kronecker delta symbol.
The relation
i
j jiδ=⋅gg implies that each base vector ig is orthogonal to two of the
reciprocal base vectors ig. For example, 1g is orthogonal to both 2g and 3g.
Unlike the orthogonal base vectors, the dot product of a covariant/contravariant base vector with another base vector is not necessarily one or zero. Because of their importance in curvilinear coordinate systems, the dot products are given a special symbol: define the
metric coefficients to be
j i ijj i ij
gg
gggg
⋅=⋅=
Metric Coefficients (1.16.8)
The following important and useful relati ons may be derived by manipulating the
equations already introduced: { ▲Problem 2}
jij ij
ij i
gg
g gg g
==
(1.16.9)
and {▲Problem 3}
i
ki
k kjijg gg ≡=δ (1.16.10)
Note here another rule about indices in eq uations involving general bases: summation can
only take place over a dummy index if one is a subscript and the other is a superscript –
they are paired off as with the j’s in these equations.
The metric coefficients can be written explicitly in terms of the curvilinear components:
kj
ki
j i ij
jk
ik
j i ijx xgx xg∂Θ∂
∂Θ∂=⋅=Θ∂∂
Θ∂∂=⋅= gg gg , (1.16.11)
Note here also a rule regarding derivatives with general bases: the index i on the right
hand side of 1.16.11a is a superscript of Θ but it is in the denominator of a quotient and
3 although in this context it is called the mixed Kronecker delta
Section 1.16
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 139so is regarded as a subscript to the entire symbol, matching the subscript i on the g on the
left hand side4.
One can also write 1.16.11 in the matrix form
[] []T T
, ⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
∂Θ∂
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
∂Θ∂= ⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
Θ∂∂
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
Θ∂∂=kj
ki
ij
jk
ik
ijx xgx xg
and, from 1.9.13a,b,
[] []22
22
1det det , det det
J xg Jxgji
ij
ji
ij =⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
∂Θ∂= =⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
Θ∂∂= (1.16.12)
These determinants play an important role, and are denoted by g:
[][]ij ijgg g
det1det== (1.16.13)
Note :
• The matrix []i kxΘ∂∂/ is called the Jacobian matrix J, so []ijg=JJT
Scale Factors
The covariant and contravariant base vectors ar e not unit vectors: in particular, consider
the covariant base vectors and introduce the unit triad igˆ, with i i i gg g⋅= :
iii
ii
igg
ggg==ˆ (no sum) (1.16.14)
The lengths of the covariant base vectors are denoted by h and are called the scale
factors :
ii i i g h==g (no sum) (1.16.15)
1.16.4 The Covariant and Cont ravariant Comp onents of a
Vector
A vector can now be represented in terms of either basis:
()()ii i
i u u g g u3 2 1 3 2 1,, ,, ΘΘΘ=ΘΘΘ= (1.16.16)
4 the rule for pairing off indices has been broken in (1.12.11) for clarity; more precisely, these equations
should be written as ()()mnj n i m
ijx x g δΘ∂∂Θ∂∂= / / and ()()mn n j m i ijx x g δ∂Θ∂∂Θ∂= / /
Section 1.16
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 140The iu are the covariant components of u and iu are the contravariant components of
u. Thus the covariant components are the coefficients of the contravariant base vectors
and vice versa – subscripts denote covariance whil e superscripts denote contravariance.
When u is written with covariant components, i
iug u= , it is called a covariant vector .
When u is written with contravariant components, iiug u= , it is called a contravariant
vector .
Analogous to the orthonormal case, where i iu=⋅eu {▲Problem 4}:
i i
i i u u =⋅=⋅ gu gu , (1.16.17)
Note the following useful formula involving the metric coefficients, for raising or
lowering the index on a vector component, relating the covariant and contravariant
components, { ▲Problem 5}
j
ij i jij iug u ug u = = , (1.16.18)
Physical Components of a Vector
The contravariant and covariant components of a vector do not have the same physical
significance in a curvilinear coordinate syst em as they do in a rectangular Cartesian
system; in fact, they often have different dimensions. For example, the differential xd of
the position vector has in cylindrical coordinates the contravariant components
),,( dzddrθ , that is, 33
22
11g g g x Θ+Θ+Θ= d d d d with r=Θ1, θ=Θ2, z=Θ3 (this
will be discussed in detail below). Here, θd does not have the same dimensions as the
others. The physical components in this example are ), ,( dz rddrθ .
The physical components iu of a vector u are defined to be the components along the
covariant base vectors (and hence are obtained from the contravariant components),
referred to unit vectors. Thus,
ii
iiiiii
u huu
g gg u
ˆ ˆ3
1≡ ==
∑
= (1.16.19)
and
iii igu u= (no sum) Physical Components of a Vector (1.16.20)
The Dot Product
The dot product of two vectors can be written in one of two ways: { ▲Problem 6}
ii i
i vu vu==⋅vu Dot Product of Two Vectors (1.16.21)
Section 1.16
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 141
1.16.5 The Vector Cross Product
The triple scalar product is an important qu antity in analysis with general bases,
particularly when evaluating cross products. From Eqns. 1.16.4, 1.16.6 and 1.16.12-13,
[][]
[] []ijij
gg g
det1 1det
23 2 12
3 2 1
=
×⋅==×⋅=
gggggg
(1.16.22)
Introducing permutation symbols ijk
ijkee,, one can in general write5
ge g eijk k j i ijk
ijk k j i ijk1, ε ε =×⋅≡ =×⋅≡ ggg ggg
where ijk
ijkεε= is the Cartesian permutation symbol (Eqn. 1.3.8). The cross product of
the base vectors can now be written in terms of the reciprocal base vectors as (note the
similarity to the Cartesian relation 1.3.11) { ▲Problem 7}
kijk j ik
ijk j i
ee
g ggg gg
=×=×
Cross Products of Base Vectors (1.16.23)
Further, from 1.3.17,
i
qj
pj
qi
p pqkijk
pqrijk
pqrijkee ee δδδδ εε −= =, (1.16.24)
The Cross Product
The cross product of vectors can be written as { ▲Problem 8}
3 2 13 2 13 2 13 2 13 2 13 2 1
1
v vvu uu
gvuev vvu uug vue
kjiijkkji
ijk
g gg
gg gg
g vu
= == =×
Cross Product of Two Vectors (1.16.25)
5 assuming the base vectors form a right handed set, otherwise a negative sign needs to be included
Section 1.16
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1421.16.6 The Covariant, Contravari ant and Mixed Co mponents of
a Tensor
Tensors can be represented in any of four ways, depending on which combination of base
vectors is being utilised:
jij
ij
ii
jj i
ij j iijA A A A g g g g g g g g A ⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=⋅
⋅ (1.16.26)
Here, ijA are the contravariant components , ijA are the covariant components , i
jA⋅
and j
iA⋅ are the mixed components of the tensor A. On the mixed components, the
subscript is a covariant index, whereas the superscript is called a contravariant index.
Note that the “first” index always refers to the first base vector in the tensor product.
An “index switching” rule for tensors is
ik k
jij
ikj
kij A A A A = = δ δ , (1.16.27)
and the rule for obtaining the components of a tensor A is (compare with 1.9.4),
{▲Problem 9}
()
()
()()
j
ij
ij
iji i
ji
jj i ij ijj i ij ij
AAAA
Agg AAgg AAgg AAgg A
⋅=≡⋅=≡⋅=≡⋅=≡
⋅⋅⋅⋅ (1.16.28)
As with the vectors, the metric coefficients can be used to lower and raise the indices on
tensors:
kj
ikj
ikljl ik ij
Tg TTgg T
==
⋅ (1.16.29)
In matrix form, these expressions can be conveniently used to evaluate tensor
components, e.g. (note that the matrix of metric coefficients is symmetric)
[][][][]lj
klik ijgTg T= .
An example of a higher order te nsor is the permutation tensor E, whose components are
the permutation symbols introduced earlier:
k j iijk k j i
ijk e e g g g g g g E ⊗⊗=⊗⊗= .
Section 1.16
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 143Physical Components of a Tensor
Physical components of tensors can also be defined. For example, if two vectors a and b
have physical components as defined earlier, then the physical components of a tensor T
are obtained through6
j ij ibT a= . (1.16.30)
As mentioned, physical components are defined with respect to the covariant base vectors, and so the mixed componen ts of a tensor are used, since
()ii
iji
j kk j
ii
j a bT b T g g g g g Tb ≡= ⊗=⋅ ⋅
as required. It follows from 1.16.22 that
iii
jjj
i
jga
gbT=⋅ (no sum on the g)
and so from 1.16.30,
i
j
jjii ijT
ggT⋅= (no sum) Physical Components of a Tensor (1.16.31)
The Identity Tensor
The components of the identity tensor I in a general basis can be obtained as follows:
Iuug gggugg u
≡⊗=⋅===
) () (
j iiji jijijijii
ggugu
Thus the contravariant components of the identity tensor are the metric coefficients ijg
and, similarly, the covariant components are ijg. For this reason the identity tensor is
also called the metric tensor . On the other hand, the mixed components are the
Kronecker delta, i
jδ (also denoted by i
jg). In summary7,
6 these are called right physical components; left physical components are defined through bTa=
7 there is no distinction between i
jj
iδδ,; they are often written as i
jj
igg, and there is no need to specify
which index comes first, for example by j
ig⋅
Section 1.16
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 144() ()
() ()
() ()
() ()ii
ji j
ij
ij
ii
ij
ii
ji
ji
jj iij ij ijj i
ij ij ij
g gg g
g g g g I Ig g g g I Ig g I Ig g I I
⊗=⊗= =⊗=⊗= =⊗= =⊗= =
⋅⋅
δ δδ δ (1.16.32)
Symmetric Tensors
A tensor S is symmetric if S S=T, i.e. if vSu uSv= . If S is symmetric, then
k
mim
jki
ji
j ji ijji ijSgg S S S S S S⋅⋅
⋅== = = , ,
In terms of matrices,
[][][][][][]T, ,i
ji
jT
ij ijTij ijS S S S S S⋅ ⋅≠ = =
1.16.7 Genera lising Cartesian Relations to the Case of General
Bases
The tensor relations and defin itions already derived for Carte sian vectors and tensors in
previous sections, for example in §1.10, are valid also in curvilinear coordinates, for
example I AA=−1, AIA : tr= and so on. Formulae involving the index notation may
be generalised to arbitrary components by:
(1) raising or lowering the indices appropriately
(2) replacing the (ordinary) Kronecker delta ijδ with the metric coefficients ijg
(3) replacing the Cartesian permutation symbol ijkε with ijke in vector cross products
Some examples of this are given in Table 1.16.1 below.
Note that there is only one way of repr esenting a scalar, there are two ways of
representing a vector (in terms of its covari ant or contravariant components), and there
are four ways of representing a (second-order) tensor (in terms of its covariant,
contravariant and both types of mixed components).
Cartesian General Bases
ba⋅ iiba ii i
i ba ba=
aB
ijiBa j
ii ij
ijiji i
j i j
Ba BaBa Ba
⋅⋅
====
)()(
aBaB
Ab
jijbA j i
j jij ijj
ij
ij i
bA bAbA bA
⋅⋅
====
)()(
AbAb
Section 1.16
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 145
AB
kj ikBA ()
()
()
()k
ji
k kjik i
jkj
ikj
kk
ij
ikj i
kj
kik ijkjk
ik
j ik ij
BA BABA BABA BABA BA
⋅⋅ ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅
⋅
========
ABABABAB
ba×
ji ijkbaε ()
()jiijk kji
ijk k
baebae
=×=×
baba
ba⊗
jiba ()
()
()
()ji i
jj
ij
iji ijji ij
babababa
=⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗
⋅⋅
babababa
BA: ijijBA i
jj
ij
ii
j ijij ij
ij BA BA BA BA⋅⋅⋅
⋅===
AIA : tr≡ iiA i
ii
iA A⋅⋅=
Adet 3 2 1 k j i ijk AAAε kj i
ijk AAA3 2 1⋅⋅⋅ε
TA ()ji ijTA= A ()()
() ()i
jj
ij
ij
ii
ji
jjiij
ji ij
A A A AA A
⋅
⋅⋅
⋅⋅
⋅ ≠= ≠== =
T TT T
,,
A AA A
Table 1.16.1: Tensor relations in Cartesian and general curvilinear coordinates
1.16.8 Line, Surface and Volume Elements
In order to carry out integration along curves, over regions, or throughout volumes, it is
necessary to have expressions for the length of a line element
sΔ, the area of a surface
element SΔ and the volume of a volume element VΔ, in terms of the increments in the
curvilinear coordinates 3 2 1, ,ΔΘΔΘΔΘ .
The Metric
Consider a differential line element, Fig. 1.16.2,
ii
iid dx d g e x Θ== (1.16.33)
The square of the length of this line element, denoted by ()2sΔ and called the metric of
the space, is then
() ()()j i
ij jj
iiddg d d dd s ΘΘ=Θ⋅Θ=⋅=Δ g g xx2 (1.16.34)
This relation ()j i
ij ddg s ΘΘ=Δ2 is called the fundamental differential quadratic form .
The sgij' can be regarded as a set of scale factors for converting increments in iΘ to
changes in length.
Section 1.16
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 146
Figure 1.16.2: a line element in space
Surface Area and Volume Elements
The surface area 1SΔ of a face of the elemental parallelepiped on which 1Θ is constant
(to which 1g is normal) is, using 1.7.6,
() ()
() () () ()
3 2 113 2 2
23 33 223 2
3 2 3 2 3 3 2 23 2
3 2 3 23 2
3 233
22
1
)() () (
ΔΘΔΘ=ΔΘΔΘ− =ΔΘΔΘ⋅⋅−⋅⋅=ΔΘΔΘ×⋅×=ΔΘΔΘ×=ΔΘ×ΔΘ=Δ
ggg ggS
gggg gggggg ggggg g
(1.16.35)
and similarly for th e other surfaces.
The volume
VΔ of the parallelepiped is
3 2 1 3 2 1
3 2 1 ΔΘΔΘΔΘ=ΔΘΔΘΔΘ×⋅=Δ g V ggg (1.16.36)
1.16.9 Orthogonal Cu rvilinear Coordinates
Orthogonal curvilinear coordinates are considered in this section). In this case,
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
= = =⋅=
2
32
22
1
0 00 00 0
,
hhh
g hh gij jiij j i ij j i ij δ δ gg gg (1.16.37)
x
1x2x3x
11gΘd33gΘd
curve1−Θcurve2−Θcurve3−Θ
xd22gΘd
Section 1.16
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 147The contravariant base vectors are collinear with the covariant, but the vectors are of
different magnitudes:
i
ii
ii ihh g g g g ˆ1,ˆ= = (1.16.38)
It follows that
()
3 2 1 3212 1 21 31 3 13 23 2 32 12
32
32
22
22
12
12
ΔΘΔΘΔΘ=ΔΔΘΔΘ=ΔΔΘΔΘ=ΔΔΘΔΘ=ΔΘ+Θ+Θ=Δ
hhhVhh Shh Shh Sdh dh dh s
(1.16.39)
Examples
1. Cylindrical Coordinates
Consider the cylindrical coordinates, ()()3 2 1,, ,, ΘΘΘ=zrθ , cf. §1.6.10, Fig. 1.16.3:
3 32 1 22 1 1
sincos
Θ=ΘΘ=ΘΘ=
xxx
, ()()
()
3 31 2 1 22221 1
/ tan
xxxx x
=Θ=Θ+=Θ
−
with
∞<Θ<∞−<Θ≤≥Θ3 2 1,2 0,0 π
which give
1det Θ=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
Θ∂∂=jixJ
so that there is a one-to-one correspondence between the Cartesian and cylindrical
coordinates at all point except for 01=Θ (which corresponds to the axis of the cylinder).
These points are called singular points of the transformation.
Section 1.16
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 148
Figure 1.16.3: Cylindrical Coordinates
The unit vectors and scale factors are { ▲Problem 11}
() ()
() ()
() ( )zr
hr hh
e g g gegg ge g g g
== ====
Θ= =Θ==== ===
3 3 3 312
21
2 21 1 1 1
ˆ 1 1ˆˆ 1 1
θ
The physical components of a vector v are 3 21 1, , vv vΘ and one has
Metric: ()()()() ()( )2 2 22322 221 2dz rd dr d d d s ++=Θ+ΘΘ+Θ=Δ θ
Surface Element:
2 1 1
31 3
23 2 1
1
ΔΘΔΘΘ=ΔΔΘΔΘ=ΔΔΘΔΘΘ=Δ
SSS
Volume Element: ( )z rr V ΔΔΔ=ΔΘΔΘΔΘΘ=Δ θ3 2 1 1
2. Spherical Coordinates
Consider the spherical coordinates, ()()3 2 1,, ,, ΘΘΘ=φθr , cf. §1.6.10, Fig. 1.16.4:
2 1 33 2 1 23 2 1 1
cossin sincos sin
ΘΘ=ΘΘΘ=ΘΘΘ=
xxx
, ()()()
() () ()
()()()2122 1
3232221 1
2232221
1
/ tan/ tan
x xx x xx x x
−−
=Θ⎟⎠⎞⎜⎝⎛+ =Θ++=Θ
with
π π 2 0, 0,03 2
1 <Θ≤≤Θ≤≥Θ
which give
()221sin det ΘΘ=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
Θ∂∂=jixJ
1x2x3x
•
1Θ1e•
3e
2e3g
1g2g
2Θ3Θcurve1−Θcurve2−Θcurve3−Θ
Section 1.16
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 149so that there is a one-to-one correspondence between the Cartesian and spherical
coordinates at all point except for the singular points along the 3x axis.
Figure 1.16.4: Spherical Coordinates
The unit vectors and scale factors are { ▲Problem 11}
() ()
() ()
() ()φθ
θ egg gegg ge g g g
=ΘΘ= =ΘΘ===
Θ= = Θ=== = = ==
2 13
32 1
3 312
21
2 21 1 1 1
sinˆ sin sinˆˆ 1 1
r hr hhr
The physical components of a vector v are 32 1 21 1sin, , v vΘΘΘΘ , and one has
Metric: ()()()( )
()( )()2 2 223 2 122 121 2
sinsin
φθ θ d r rd drd d d s
++=ΘΘΘ+ΘΘ+Θ=Δ
Surface Element: ()
2 1 1
31 3 2 1
23 2 221
1
sinsin
ΔΘΔΘΘ =ΔΔΘΔΘΘΘ=ΔΔΘΔΘΘΘ=Δ
SSS
Volume Element: () ( )φθθΔΔΔ=ΔΘΔΘΔΘΘΘ=Δ r r V sin sin2 3 2 1 221
1.16.10 Rectangular Ca rtesian (Orthonormal) Coordinate System
In an orthonormal Cartesian coordinate system, ii
i e g g== , ij ijgδ= , 1=g , 1=ih and
) (ijk
ijk ijke εε== .
1.16.11 Problems
1. Derive the fundamental relation i
j jiδ=⋅gg .
2. Show that j
ij igg g= [Hint: assume that one can write k
ik iag g= and then dot both
sides with jg.] •1g
1x2x3x
•
3Θ1Θ2Θcurve1−Θ
curve2−Θcurve3−Θ
1e3e
2e3g
2g
Section 1.16
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1503. Use the relations 1.16.9 to show that i
k kjijggδ=. Write these equations in matrix
form.
4. Show that i iu=⋅gu .
5. Show that j
ij i ug u= .
6. Show that ii i
i vu vu==⋅vu
7. Use the relation g eijk k j i ijk ε=×⋅≡ ggg to derive the cross product relation
k
ijk j i eg gg=× . [Hint: show that ()k
k j i j i gggg gg ⋅×=× .]
8. Derive equation 1.16.25 for the cross product of vectors
9. Show that ()j i ij Agg A⋅= .
10. Given 3 1 3 2 2 1 1 , , ee ge ge g +=== , 3 2 1 e eev ++= . Find j
i ijk ijivveg ,,,,g (write
the metric coefficients in matrix form).
11. Derive the scale factors for the (a) cylindri cal and (b) spherical coordinate systems.
12. Parabolic Cylindrical (orthogonal) coordinates are given by
()()()3 3 2 1 22221
21 1, , Θ=ΘΘ= Θ−Θ= x x x
with
∞<Θ<∞−≥Θ∞<Θ<∞−3 2 1,0 ,
Evaluate:
(i) the scale factors
(ii) the Jacobian – are there any singular points?
(iii) the metric, surface elements, and volume element
Verify that the base vectors ig are mutually orthogonal.
[These are intersecting parabolas in the2 1xx− plane, all with the same axis]
13. Repeat Problem 7 for the Elliptical Cylindrical (orthogonal) coordinates :
3 3 2 1 2 2 1 1, sin sinh , cos cosh Θ=ΘΘ=ΘΘ= x a x a x
with
∞<Θ<∞−<Θ≤≥Θ3 2 1,2 0,0 π
[These are intersecting ellipses and hyperbolas in the 2 1xx− plane with foci at
a x±=1.]
14. Consider the non-orthogonal curvilinear system illustrated in Fig. 1.16.5, with
transformation equations
3 32 22 1 1
3231
xxx x
=Θ=Θ−=Θ
Derive the inverse transformation equations, i.e. ) ,,(3 2 1ΘΘΘ=i ix x ,
the Jacobian matrices
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
∂Θ∂=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
Θ∂∂=−
ji
ji
xx1,J J ,
the covariant and contravariant base vectors, the matrix representation of the metric
coefficients [][]ij
ijg g, from 1.16.8, verify that [][]ij
ij g g = =−− T 1 T,JJ JJ and evaluate
g.
Section 1.16
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 151
Figure 1.16.5: non-orthogoanl curvilinear coordinate system
15. Consider a (two dimensional) curvilinear coordinate system with covariant base
vectors
2 1 2 1 1 , ee g e g +==
(a) Evaluate the contravariant base vectors and the metric coefficients ij
ijgg,
(b) Consider the vectors
2 1 2 1 2 ,3 g g v g gu +−= +=
Evaluate the corresponding covariant vectors. Evaluate vu⋅ (this can be done in
a number of different ways – by using the relations ii i
i vuvu, , or by directly
dotting the vectors in terms of the base vectors i
igg, and using the metric
coefficients )
(c) Evaluate the contravariant vector Auw= , given that the mixed components i
jA⋅
are
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
− 1101
Evaluate the contravariant components ijA using the index lowering/raising rule
1.16.28. Re-evaluate the contravariant vector w using these components.
16. Consider iji
jA g g A ⊗=⋅. Verify that any of the four versions of I in 1.16.32 results
in I IA=.
17. Use the definitions 1.16.3-5 to convert j iijA g g⊗ , j i
ijA g g⊗ and j
ii
jA g g⊗⋅ to the
Cartesian bases. Hence show that Adet is given by the determinant of the matrix of
mixed components, []i
jA⋅ det , and not by []ijAdet or []ijAdet . 1x2x•
1g2g
1e2ecurve1−Θcurve2−Θ
O60
01=Θ
Section 1.17
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1521.17 Curvilinear Coordinates: Transformation Laws
1.17.1 Coordinate Transformation Rules
Suppose that one has a second se t of curvilinea r coordinates ),,(3 2 1ΘΘΘ , with
),,( ),,,(3 2 1 3 2 1ΘΘΘΘ=ΘΘΘΘΘ=Θi i i i (1.17.1)
By the chain rule, the covariant base vectors in the second coordinate system are given by
j ij
j ij
i i gx xg
Θ∂Θ∂=
Θ∂∂
Θ∂Θ∂=
Θ∂∂=
A similar calculation can be carried out for the inverse relation and for the contravariant
base vectors, giving
j
ji
i j
ji
ij ij
i j ij
i
g g g gg g g g
Θ∂Θ∂=
Θ∂Θ∂=Θ∂Θ∂=
Θ∂Θ∂=
,,
(1.17.2)
The coordinate transformation formulae for vectors u can be obtained from
ii
iiu u g g u== and i
ii
i u u g g u== :
j ij
i j ij
ij
ji
i j
ji
i
u u u uu u u u
Θ∂Θ∂=
Θ∂Θ∂=Θ∂Θ∂=Θ∂Θ∂=
,,
Vector Transformation Rule (1.17.3)
These transformation laws have a simple structure and pattern – the
subscripts/superscripts on th e transformed coordinates Θ quantities match those on the
transformed quantities, g,u, and similarly for the first coordinate system.
Note:
• Covariant and contravariant vectors (and other quantities) are often defined in terms of the
transformation rules which they obey. For example, a covariant vector can be defined as one
whose components transform according to the ru les in the second line of the box Eqn. 1.17.3
The transformation laws can be extended to higher-order tensors,
Section 1.17
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 153n
m im
nj
j
in
m im
nj
j
im
n jn
mi
i
jm
n jn
mi
i
jmn
nj
mi
ij mn
nj
mi
ijmn jn
im
ij mn jn
im
ij
A A A AA A A AA A A AA A A A
⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅
Θ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂=Θ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂=Θ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂=Θ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂=Θ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂=Θ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂=Θ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂=Θ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂=
,,,,
Tensor Transformation Rule (1.17.4)
From these transformation expressions, the following important theorem can be deduced:
If the tensor components are zero in any one coordinate system, they also
vanish in any other coordinate system
Reduction to Cartesian Coordinates
For the Cartesian system, let i
i ii
i i g g eg ge ==′== , and
ji
ji
ijxxQ′∂∂=Θ∂Θ∂= (1.17.5)
It follows from 1.17.2 that
1−=→Θ∂Θ∂=Θ∂Θ∂
ij ji ji
ij
Q Q (1.17.6)
so the transformation is ort hogonal, as expected. Also, as in Eqns. 1.5.3 and 1.5.5.
jji j ij ij
ji
ijij ij
ji
i
uQ uQ u u uuQ u u u
==′→
Θ∂Θ∂=′=→Θ∂Θ∂=
−1 (1.17.7)
Transformation Matrix
Transforming coordinates from i ig g→ , one can write
()jj
i jj
i iM ggg g g ⋅==⋅ (1.17.8)
The transformation for a vector can then be expressed, in index notation and matrix
notation, as
[][][]jj
i i jj
i i v M v vMv⋅ ⋅= = , (1.17.9)
and the transformation matrix is
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 154
[] []j
i ij
j
iM gg⋅=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
Θ∂Θ∂=⋅ Transformation Matrix (1.17.10)
The rule for contravariant components is then, from 1.17.4,
[][][][]j
nmn i
mij mnj
ni
mijM A M A AMM A⋅ ⋅ ⋅⋅= =T, (1.17.11)
The Identity Tensor
The identity tensor transforms as
i
ik
jj
kk
j ki
ij
i
ij
ii
j g g g g g g g g g g I ⊗=⊗=⊗Θ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂=⊗=⊗= δ δ (1.17.12)
Note that
mn jn
im
n m jn
im
j i ijmn jn
im
n m jn
im
j i ij
g gg g
Θ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂=⋅
Θ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂=⋅=Θ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂=⋅Θ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂=⋅=
gg gggg gg
(1.17.13)
so that, for example,
n m
mnn
nj
m
mi
mn jn
im
j i
ij g g g g g g g g g I ⊗=⊗Θ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂=⊗= (1.17.14)
1.17.2 The Metric of the Space
In a second coordinate system, th e metric 1.16.34 transforms to
()
()22)(
sgg s
q p
pqq p
m km
qk
pq
qj
p
pi
m jm
k ikj i
j ij i
ij
Δ=ΔΘΔΘ=ΔΘΔΘ⋅ =ΔΘΘ∂Θ∂ΔΘΘ∂Θ∂
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
Θ∂Θ∂⋅Θ∂Θ∂=ΔΘΔΘ⋅=ΔΘΔΘ=Δ
ggg ggg
δδ (1.17.15)
confirming that the metric is a scalar invariant.
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1.17.3 Problems
1 Show that nm
mnvug is an invariant.
2 How does g transform between different coordinate systems (in terms of the
Jacobian of the transformation, []p mJ Θ∂Θ∂= / det )? [Note that g, although a scalar,
is not invariant; it is thus called a pseudoscalar .]
3 The components ijA of a tensor A are
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
21 00 101 21
in cylindrical coordinates, at the point 3 ,4/ ,1 === z rπθ . Find the contravariant
components of A at this point in spherical coordinates. [Hint: use matrix
multiplication.]
Section 1.18
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1561.18 Curvilinear Coordinates: Tensor Calculus
1.18.1 Differentiation of the Base Vectors
Differentiation in curvilinear coordinates is more involved than that in Cartesian
coordinates because the base vectors are no long er constant and their derivatives need to
be taken into account, for example the partial derivative of a vector with respect to the
Cartesian coordinates is
i
ji
j xv
xev
∂∂=∂∂ but1 ji i
i ji
jvv
Θ∂∂+
Θ∂∂=
Θ∂∂ ggv
The Christoffel Symbol s of the Second Kind
First, from Eqn. 1.16.3 – and using the inverse relation,
k mk
j im
m im
j ji
xx xg eg
∂Θ∂
ΘΘ∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
Θ∂∂
Θ∂∂=Θ∂∂2
(1.18.1)
this can be written as
kk
ij jiggΓ=Θ∂∂ Partial Derivatives of Covariant Base Vectors (1.18.2)
where
mk
j im
k
ijxx
∂Θ∂
ΘΘ∂∂=Γ2
, (1.18.3)
and k
ijΓ is called the Christoffel symbol of the second kind ; it can be seen to be
equivalent to the kth contravariant com ponent of the vector j
iΘ∂∂/g . One then has
{▲Problem 1}
k
ij k
ji k
jik
ij gggg⋅Θ∂∂=⋅Θ∂∂=Γ=Γ Christoffel Symbols of the 2nd kind (1.18.4)
and the symmetry in the indices i and j is evident2. Looking now at the derivatives of the
contravariant base vectors ig: differentiating the relation k
ik
iδ=⋅gg leads to
k
ijk
mm
ijk
ji
i jk
Γ=⋅Γ=⋅Θ∂∂=⋅Θ∂∂− gg gggg
1 of course, one could express the ig in terms of the ie, and use only the first of these expressions
2 note that, in non-Euclidean space, this symmetry in the indi ces is not necessarily valid
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and so
k i
jk ji
ggΓ−=Θ∂∂ Partial Derivatives of Co ntravariant Base Vectors (1.18.5)
Transformation formulae for the Christoffel Symbols
The Christoffel symbols are not the components of a (third order) tensor. This follows
from the fact that these components do not transform according to the tensor
transformation rules given in §1.17. In fact,
sk
j is
r
pq rk
jq
ip
k
ijΘ∂Θ∂
ΘΘ∂Θ∂+ΓΘ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂
Θ∂Θ∂=Γ2
The Christoffel Symbol s of the First Kind
The Christoffel symbols of the second kind rela te derivatives of cova riant (contravariant)
base vectors to the covariant (c ontravariant) base vectors. A second set of symbols can be
introduced relating the base vectors to the de rivatives of the reciprocal base vectors,
called the Christoffel symbols of the first kind :
k ij
k ji
jik ijk gggg⋅Θ∂∂=⋅Θ∂∂=Γ=Γ Christoffel Symbols of the 1st kind (1.18.6)
so that the partial derivati ves of the covariant base v ectors can be written in the
alternative form
k
ijk jiggΓ=
Θ∂∂, (1.18.7)
and it also follows from Eqn. 1.18.2 that
mk
ijmk
ij mkm
ij ijk g g Γ=ΓΓ=Γ , (1.18.8)
showing that the index k here can be raised or lowered using the metric coefficients as for
a third order tensor (but the first two indexes, i and j, cannot and, as stat ed, the Christoffel
symbols are not the components of a third order tensor).
Example: Newton’s Second Law
The position vector can be expressed in terms of curvilin ear coordinates, ()iΘ=xx . The
velocity is then
ii i
idtd
dtd
dtdgx xvΘ=Θ
Θ∂∂==
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 158and the acceleration is
ik j
i
jki k
kjj
ii
dtd
dtd
dtd
dtd
dtd
dtd
dtdgggva⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛ ΘΘΓ+Θ=Θ
Θ∂∂Θ+Θ==22
22
Equating the contravariant com ponents of Newton’s second law a fm= then gives the
general curvilinear expression
( )kj i
jki im f ΘΘΓ+Θ= &&&&
■
Partial Differentiation of the Metric Coefficients
The metric coefficients can be differentiated with the aid of the Christoffel symbols of the first kind { ▲Problem 3}:
jki ikj kijgΓ+Γ=Θ∂∂ (1.18.9)
Using the symmetry of the metric coefficients and the Christoffel symbols, this equation can be written in a number of different ways:
jki kij kijg Γ+Γ=, , kij ijk ijkg Γ+Γ=, , ijk jki jkig Γ+Γ=,
Subtracting the first of these fr om the sum of the second and th ird then leads to the useful
relations (using also 1.18.8)
()
()mij jmi ijmmk k
ijkij jki ijk ijk
g g ggg g g
, , ,, , ,
2121
−+ =Γ−+=Γ
(1.18.10)
which show that the Christoffel symbols depe nd on the metric coefficients only.
Alternatively, one can write the derivatives of th e metric coefficients in the form (the first
of these is 1.18.9)
i
kmjm j
kmim
kijjki ikj kij
g g gg
Γ−Γ−=Γ+Γ=
,, (1.18.11)
Also, directly from 1.15.7, one has the relations
ij ijij
ijgg
gggggg=
∂∂=∂∂, (1.18.12)
Section 1.18
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 159and from these follow other useful relations, for example { ▲Problem 4}
()
j j ji
ijJJg
gg
Θ∂∂=Θ∂∂=Θ∂∂=Γ−1 1 log (1.18.13)
and
()n
mnijk n
mnijk
mijk
mijkn
mn ijkn
mn ijk m ijk mijk
e
gg ee gg e
Γ−=Γ−=Θ∂∂=Θ∂∂Γ=Γ=Θ∂∂=Θ∂∂
1 /1ε εε ε
(1.18.14)
1.18.2 Partial Differentiation of Tensors
The Partial Derivative of a Vector
The derivative of a vector in curvi linear coordinates can be written as
ijikk
iji
i jiji i
i ji
j
vvvvv
gg gggv
≡Γ+Θ∂∂=Θ∂∂+Θ∂∂=Θ∂∂
or
i
jik i
jkii
jiji
ii
ji
j
vvvvv
gg gggv
≡Γ−
Θ∂∂=Θ∂∂+
Θ∂∂=
Θ∂∂
(1.18.15)
where
kk
ij ji jiki
kjji
ji
v v vv v v
Γ−=Γ+=
,,
||
Covariant Derivative of Vector Components (1.18.16)
The first term here is the ordinary partial derivative of the vector components. The
second term enters the expressi on due to the fact that the curvilinear base vectors are
changing. The complete quantity is defined to be the covariant derivative of the vector
components. The covariant derivative reduces to the ordinary partial derivative in the
case of rectangular Cartesian coordinates.
The
jiv| is the ith component of the j – derivative of v. The jiv| are also the
components of a second order covariant tensor, transforming under a change of
coordinate system according to the tensor tran sformation rule 1.17.4 (see the gradient of a
vector below).
Section 1.18
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 160The covariant derivative of vector components is given by 1.18.10. In the same way, the
covariant derivative of a vector is defined to be the complete expression in 1.18.9, j,v,
with i ji
jv g v |,= .
The Partial Derivative of a Tensor
The rules for covariant differentiation of vector s can be extended to higher order tensors.
The various partial derivatives of a second-order tensor
j
ii
j jij
ij i
ij j iijA A A A g g g g g g g g A ⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=⋅⋅
are indicated using the following notation:
j
i ki
j ji
kj
ij i
kij j i kij
kA A A A g g g g g g g gA⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=Θ∂∂
⋅⋅| | | | (1.18.17)
Thus, for example,
[]j i
imm
jk mjm
ik kijm j
kmi
ijj m i
mkijj i
kijkj i
ijj
ki
ijj i
kij k
A A AA A AA A A
g gg g g g g gg g g g g g A
⊗Γ−Γ−=Γ⊗−⊗Γ−⊗=⊗+⊗+⊗=
,,, ,, ,
and, in summary,
i
mm
jkm
ji
mki
kj ki
jj
mm
ikm
ij
mk kj
i kj
iim j
mkmj i
mkkij
kijimm
jk mjm
ik kij kij
A A A AA A A AA A A AA A A A
⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅
Γ−Γ+=Γ−Γ+=Γ+Γ+=Γ−Γ−=
,,,,
||||
(1.18.18)
Covariant Derivative of Tensor Components
The covariant derivative formulas can be re membered as follows: the formula contains
the usual partial derivative plus
• for each contravariant index a term containing a Christoffel symbol in which that index
has been inserted on the upper level, multiplied by the tensor component with that index
replaced by a dummy summation index which al so appears in the Christoffel symbol
• for each covariant index a term prefixed by a minus sign and containing a Christoffel
symbol in which that index has been inserted on the lower level, multiplied by the tensor with that index re placed by a dummy which also appears in the Christoffel
symbol.
• the remaining symbol in all of the Christoffel symbols is the index of the variable with
respect to which the covariant derivative is taken.
For example,
i
jmm
kli
mkm
jlm
jki
mli
ljk li
jk A A A A A⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ Γ−Γ−Γ+=, |
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 161
Note that the covariant derivative of a pr oduct obeys the same rules as the ordinary
differentiation, e.g.
()mjk
ijk
mi mjk
i Au A u Au | | ||+ =
Covariantly Constant Coefficients
It can be shown that the metric coefficients are covariantly constant3 {▲Problem 5},
0| |==kij
kijg g ,
This implies that the metric (identity) tensor I is constant, 0,=kI (see Eqn. 1.16.32) –
although its components ijg are not constant. Simila rly, the components of the
permutation tensor, are covariantly constant
0| |==mijk
mijk e e .
In fact, specialising the identity tensor I and the permutation tensor E to Cartesian
coordinates, one has ijij
ijg g δ→= , ijkijk
ijke e ε→= , which are clearly constant.
Specialising the derivatives, kij kijg, |δ→ , mijk m ijke, |ε→ , and these are clearly zero.
From §1.17, since if the components of a tens or vanish in one coordinate system, they
vanish in all coordinate systems, the curvilinea r coordinate versions vanish also, as stated
above. The above implies that any time any of these factors appears in a covariant derivative,
they may be extracted, as in
()()ki
ij ki
ij ug ug | |= .
The Riemann-Christoffel Curvature Tensor
Higher-order covariant derivatives are defined by repeated applicati on of the first-order
derivative. This is straight-f orward but can lead to algebr aically lengthy expressions. For
example, to evaluate mniv| , first write the first covariant derivative in the form of a second
order covariant tensor B,
im kk
im mi mi B v v v ≡Γ−=, |
so that
() () ( )ll
ik kik
mn ll
km mkk
in nkk
im miikk
mn kmk
in nimn im mni
v v v v v vB B BB v
Γ−Γ−Γ−Γ−Γ−=Γ−Γ−==
, , , ,,| |
(1.18.19)
3
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 162The covariant derivative nmiv| is obtained by interchaning m and n in this expression.
Now investigate the difference
()()()()
() ()ll
ik kik
nm ll
ik kik
mnll
kn nkk
im ll
km mkk
in mkk
in ni nkk
im mi nmi mni
v v v vv v v v v v v v v v
Γ−Γ+Γ−Γ−Γ−Γ+Γ−Γ−Γ−−Γ−=−
, ,, , , , , , | |
The last two terms cancel here because of the symmetry of the Christoffel symbol,
leaving
() ()ll
kn nkk
im ll
km mkk
inmkk
in kk
min nmi nkk
im kk
nim mni nmi mni
v v v vv v v v v v v v
Γ−Γ+Γ−Γ−Γ+Γ+−Γ−Γ−=−
, ,, , , , , , | |
The order on the ordinary partial differenti ation is interchangeab le and so the second
order partial derivative terms cancel,
() ()ll
kn nkk
im ll
km mkk
inmkk
in kk
min nmi nkk
im kk
nim mni nmi mni
v v v vv v v v v v v v
Γ−Γ+Γ−Γ−Γ+Γ+−Γ−Γ−=−
, ,, , , , , , | |
After further cancellation one arrives at
jj
imn nmi mni vR v v⋅=−| | (1.18.20)
where R is the fourth-order Riemann-Christoffel curvature tensor , with (mixed)
components
j
knk
imj
kmk
inj
nimj
minj
imnR ΓΓ−ΓΓ+Γ−Γ=⋅ , , (1.18.21)
Since the Christoffel symbols vanish in a Cartesian coordinate system, then so does j
imnR⋅.
Again, any tensor that vanishes in one coordi nate system must be zero in all coordinate
systems, and so 0=⋅j
imnR , implying that the order of covariant differentiation is
immaterial, nmi mni v v | |= .
From 1.18.10, it follows that
0=++=−=−=
iljk iklj ijklklij ijlk jikl ijkl
R R RR R R R
The latter of these known as the Bianchi identities . In fact, only six components of the
Riemann-Christoffel tensor ar e independent; the expression 0=⋅j
imnR then represents 6
equations in the 6 independent components ijg.
This analysis is for a Euclidean space – the usual three-dimensional space in which
quantities can be expressed in terms of a Ca rtesian reference system – such a space is
Section 1.18
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 163called a flat space . These ideas can be extended to other, curved spaces, so-called
Riemannian spaces (Riemannian manifolds ), for which the Riemann-Christoffel tensor
is non-zero (see §1.19).
1.18.3 Differential Operators and Tensors
In this section, the concepts of the gradie nt, divergence and curl from §1.6 and §1.14 are
generalized to the case of curvilinear components.
Space Curves and the Gradient
Consider first a scalar function ()xf, where iixe x= is the position vector, with
()j i ix xΘ= . Let the curvilinear coordinates depend on some parameter s, ()sj jΘ=Θ ,
so that )(sx traces out a space curve C.
For example, the cylindrical coordinates ()sj jΘ=Θ , with ar= , cs/=θ , csbz /= ,
c sπ2 0≤≤ , generate a helix.
From §1.6.2, a tangent to C is
iii
idsd
dsdgx xτ τ=Θ
Θ∂∂==
so that ds di/Θ are the contravariant components of τ. Thus
()jj i
ii
if f
dsdfg gτ τ ⋅⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
Θ∂∂=Θ∂∂= .
For Cartesian coordinates, τ⋅∇=f dsdf/ (see the discussion on normals to surfaces in
§1.6.4). For curvilinear coordinates, theref ore, the Nabla operator of 1.6.11 now reads
ii
Θ∂∂=∇g (1.18.22)
so that again the directional derivative is
τ⋅∇=fdsdf
The Gradient of a Scalar
In general then, the gradient of a scalar valued function Φ is defined to be
i
igΘ∂Φ∂=Φ≡Φ∇ grad Gradient of a Scalar (1.18.23)
Section 1.18
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 164and, with ii
iid dx d g e x Θ== , one has
xd d di
i⋅Φ∇=ΘΘ∂Φ∂≡Φ (1.18.24)
The Gradient of a Vector
Analogous to Eqn. 1.14.3, the gradient of a v ector is defined to be the tensor product of
the derivative jΘ∂/u with the contravariant base vector jg:
j
i jij i
jij
j
uu
g gg g guu
⊗=⊗=⊗Θ∂∂=
|| grad
Gradient of a Vector (1.18.25)
Note that
ji
ij j i
ij ii
iiu u g g g gugu gu ⊗=⊗=Θ∂∂⊗=⊗Θ∂∂=⊗∇ | |
so that again one arri ves at Eqn. 1.14.7, () u u gradT=⊗∇ .
Again, one has for a space curve parameterised by s,
() τuτug gτu u u⋅=⋅⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
Θ∂∂⊗=⋅Θ∂∂=Θ∂∂= gradT
ii i
ii
idsdτ
Similarly, from 1.18.18, the gradie nt of a second-order tensor is
k j
i ki
jk
ji
kj
ik j i
kijk
j i kij k
k
AAAA
g g gg g gg g gg g g gAA
⊗⊗ =⊗⊗ =⊗⊗ =⊗⊗ =⊗Θ∂∂=
⋅⋅
|||| grad
Gradient of a Tensor (1.18.26)
The Divergence
From 1.14.9, the divergence of a vector is { ▲Problem 6}
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛⋅Θ∂∂= = =j
j iiu guIu u | : grad div Divergence of a Vector (1.18.27)
This is equivalent to the divergen ce operation involving th e Nabla operator, . div u u⋅∇=
An alternative expression can be obtained from 1.18.13 { ▲Problem 7},
Section 1.18
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 165()()
ii
ii
ii JuJug
guΘ∂∂=Θ∂∂==−1 1| divu
Similarly, using 1.14.12, the diverg ence of a second-order tensor is
i
jj
ij
j i jij
AA
ggAg IA A
|| : grad div
⋅=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
Θ∂∂= = =
Divergence of a Tensor (1.18.28)
Here, one has the alte rnative definition,
L= =Θ∂∂⋅=⋅Θ∂∂=⋅∇i jji
ii
iiA gAgA gA |
so that again one arri ves at Eqn. 1.14.14, Tdiv A A⋅∇= .
The Curl
The curl of a vector is defined by { ▲Problem 8}
k ij ijk
k ijijk
kkue ue g gugu uΘ∂∂= =Θ∂∂×=×∇= | curl Curl of a Vector (1.18.29)
the last equality following from the fact that all the Christoffel symbols cancel out.
Covariant derivatives as Tensor Components
Equation 1.18.25 shows clearly that the cova riant derivatives of vector components are
themselves the components of second order tensors. It follows that they can be
manipulated as other tensors, for example,
ji
j mimu ug | |=
and it is also helpful to in troduce the following notation:
mj
mi ji mj
mij
i g u u g u u | | , | | = = .
The divergence and curl can then be written as { ▲Problem 10}
k ij
ijk k ijijki
i ii
ue ueu u
g g uu
| | curl| | div
= ===
.
Section 1.18
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 166Generalising Tensor Calculus from Cartesian to Curvilinear Coordinates
It was seen in §1.16.7 how formulae could be generalised from the Cartesian system to
the corresponding formulae in curvilinear coor dinates. In addition, formulae for the
gradient, divergence and curl of tensor fields may be generalised to curvilinear
components simply by replacing the partial deri vatives with the covariant derivatives.
Thus:
Cartesian Curvilinear
Of a scalar field ix∂∂=∇ / , grad φφφ i
i i Θ∂∂≡= / |, φφφ
of a vector field j ix u∂∂= / gradu jiu| Gradient
of a tensor field k ijx T∂∂= / gradT kijT|
of a vector field i ix u∂∂=⋅∇ / ,div u u iiu| Divergence
of a tensor field j ijx T∂∂= / divT jijT|
Curl of a vector field i j ijk x u∂∂=×∇ / , curl εu u ijijkue |
Table 1.18.1: generalising formulae fr om Cartesian to General Curvilinear
Coordinates
All the tensor identities derived for Cartes ian bases (§1.6.9, §1.14.3) hold also for
curvilinear coordinates, for example { ▲Problem 11}
()
() v AA v vAvv v
grad: div divgrad grad grad
+⋅=⊗+= α αα
1.18.4 Partial Derivatives with respect to a Tensor
The notion of differentiation of one tensor with respect to another can be generalised from
the Cartesian differentiation discussed in §1.15. For example:
n mn mn mj in
jm
i n mj i
mnijn mj i
mnijj
i j
ij i
ij
AAABA A
g g g gg g g g g g g gAAg g g gABg g g gA
⊗⊗⊗=⊗⊗⊗=⊗⊗⊗∂∂=∂∂=⊗⊗⊗∂∂=∂∂=⊗∂Φ∂=⊗∂Φ∂=∂Φ∂
⋅
δδLL
1.18.5 Orthogonal Curvilinear Coordinates
This section is based on the groundwork carried out in §1.16.9. In orthogonal curvilinear
systems, it is best to write all equations in te rms of the covariant base vectors, or in terms
of the corresponding physical components, using the identities (see Eqn. 1.16.38)
Section 1.18
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 167
i
ii
ii
h hg g g ˆ1 1
2== (no sum) (1.18.30)
The Gradient of a Scalar Field
From the definition 1.18.23 for the gradient of a scalar field, and Eqn. 1.18.30, one has
for an orthogonal curvilinear coordinate system,
3 3
32 2
21 1
13 3 2
32 2 2
21 1 2
1
ˆ1ˆ1ˆ11 1 1
g g gg g g
Θ∂Φ∂+Θ∂Φ∂+Θ∂Φ∂=Θ∂Φ∂+Θ∂Φ∂+Θ∂Φ∂=Φ∇
h h hh h h (1.18.31)
The Christoffel Symbols
The Christoffel symbols simplify considerably in orthogonal coordinate systems. First,
from the definition 1.18.4,
k ji
kk
ijhgg⋅Θ∂∂=Γ21 (1.18.32)
Note that the introduction of the scale factors h into this and the following equations
disrupts the summation and index notation c onvention used hitherto. To remain
consistent, one should use the metric coeffici ents and leave this equation in the form
mkm
ji k
ij ggg⋅
Θ∂∂=Γ
Now
()i
iji i ji
i i jhΓ=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛⋅Θ∂∂=⋅Θ∂∂22 2 gggg
and 2
i i i h=⋅gg so, in terms of the derivatives of the scale factors,
ji
iikk
iji
ijh
hΘ∂∂=Γ=Γ
=1 (no sum) (1.18.33)
Similarly, it can be shown that { ▲Problem 14}
i
jk ij
kiji
jk ik
ijk h h h h Γ=Γ−=Γ−=Γ2 2 2 2 when kji≠≠ (1.18.34)
so that the Christoffel symbols are zero when the indices are distinct, so that there are
only 21 non-zero symbols of the 27. Further, { ▲Problem 15}
Section 1.18
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 168ki
ki
jik
ijk
iih
hh
Θ∂∂−=Γ=Γ
=2, ki≠ (no sum) (1.18.35)
From the symmetry condition (see Eqn. 1.18. 4), only 15 of the 21 non-zero symbols are
distinct:
3
333
323
233
223
313
133
112
332
322
232
222
212
122
111
331
221
311
131
211
121
11
, ,, ,, ,, ,,, , ,
ΓΓ=ΓΓΓ=ΓΓΓΓ=ΓΓΓ=ΓΓΓΓΓ=ΓΓ=ΓΓ
Note also that these are related to each other through the rela tion between (1.18.33,
1.18.35), i.e.
i
ik
ki k
iihhΓ−=Γ22
, ki≠ (no sum)
so that
2
33 2
32
2 3
323
231
33 2
32
1 3
313
133
22 2
22
3 2
322
231
22 2
22
1 2
212
123
11 2
12
3 1
311
132
11 2
12
2 1
211
123
332
221
11
, ,, ,, ,
Γ−=Γ=ΓΓ−=Γ=ΓΓ−=Γ=ΓΓ−=Γ=ΓΓ−=Γ=ΓΓ−=Γ=ΓΓΓΓ
hh
hh
hhhh
hh
hh (1.18.36)
The Gradient of a Vector
From the definition 1.18.25, the gradient of a vector is
j iji
jj
ijivhv g g g g v ⊗ =⊗=21grad (no sum over jh) (1.18.37)
In terms of physical components,
j ik i
kj
ki ii
ij ji
jj ii
kjk
ji
j
vhhvv
hvv
h
g gg g v
ˆ ˆ11grad2
⊗⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛Γ+Γ−
Θ∂∂=⊗⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛Γ+
Θ∂∂=
(1.18.38)
The Divergence of a Vector
From the definition 1.18.27, th e divergence of a vector is
iiv=vdiv or {▲Problem 16}
Section 1.18
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 169()()()
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
Θ∂∂+Θ∂∂+Θ∂∂=Γ+Θ∂∂=3213
2312
1321
3211divhhv hhv hhv
hhhvvi
kik iiv (1.18.39)
The Curl of a Vector
From §1.16.5 and 1.16.37, the permutation symb ol in orthogonal curv ilinear coordinates
reducec to
ijk ijk
hhhe ε
3211= (1.18.40)
where ijkijkεε= is the Cartesian permutation symbol . From the definition 1.18.29, the
curl of a vector is then
()()
()()
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
+
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
Θ∂∂−
Θ∂∂=⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧+⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
Θ∂∂−
Θ∂∂=⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧+⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
Θ∂∂−Θ∂∂=Θ∂∂=
LLL
33 211
122
3213 22
11
12
22
3213 21
12
321 321
ˆ111 1curl
ggg g v
hhv hv
hhhhv hv
hhhv v
hhhv
hhhkij
ijkε
(1.18.41)
or
3
32
21
13 2 133 22 11
321ˆ ˆ ˆ
1curl
vh vh vhh h h
hhh Θ∂∂
Θ∂∂
Θ∂∂=g g g
v (1.18.42)
The Laplacian
From the above results, the Laplacian is given by
⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
Θ∂Φ∂
Θ∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
Θ∂Φ∂
Θ∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
Θ∂Φ∂
Θ∂∂=Φ∇⋅∇=Φ∇3
321
3 2
231
2 1
132
1
3212 1
hhh
hhh
hhh
hhh
Divergence of a Tensor
From the definition 1.18.28, and using 1.16.31, 1.16.29 { ▲Problem 17}
Section 1.18
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 170imj m
ij
jim im j
mj
mij
ji
j
ii j
mm
ijm
ij
mj jj
i i
jj
i
AhhhAhAhh
hA AAA
gg g A
ˆ1 1| div
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
Γ−Γ+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
Θ∂∂=⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧Γ−Γ+Θ∂∂= =⋅ ⋅⋅
⋅
(1.18.43)
Examples
1. Cylindrical Coordinates
Gradient of a Scalar Field (see 1.6.28):
3 3 2
22 1 1ˆ ˆ1ˆ g g g
Θ∂Φ∂+Θ∂Φ∂
Θ+
Θ∂Φ∂=Φ∇
Christoffel symbols:
With 1 , ,131
2 1 =Θ== h h h , there are two distinct non-zero symbols:
12
212
121 1
22
1
Θ=Γ=ΓΘ−=Γ
Derivatives of the base vectors:
The non-zero derivatives are
11
22
2 1 12
21,1gggg gΘ−=
Θ∂∂
Θ=
Θ∂∂=
Θ∂∂
and in terms of physical components, the non-zero derivatives are
1 22
2 21ˆˆ,ˆˆgggg−=Θ∂∂=Θ∂∂
which agree with 1.5.29.
The Divergence (see 1.6.30), Curl (see 1.6.31) and Gradient { ▲Problem 18} (see
1.14.18) of a vector:
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
Θ∂∂
+Θ∂∂
Θ+Θ+Θ∂∂
=33
22
1 11
11 1divv v v v
v
3 21 13 2 13 21
1
1ˆ ˆ ˆ
1curl
v v vΘΘ∂∂
Θ∂∂
Θ∂∂Θ
Θ=g g g
v
Section 1.18
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1713 3 33
3 2 32
3 1 31
2 3 23
12 2 1 22
1 2 1 2 21
11 3 13
1 2 12
1 1 11
ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ1ˆ ˆ1ˆ ˆ1ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ grad
g g g g g g g gg g g gg g g g g g v
⊗
Θ∂∂
+⊗
Θ∂∂
+⊗
Θ∂∂
+⊗⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
Θ∂∂
Θ+⊗⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
+
Θ∂∂
Θ+⊗⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
−
Θ∂∂
Θ+⊗
Θ∂∂
+⊗
Θ∂∂
+⊗
Θ∂∂
=
v v v vvv
vvv v v
The Divergence of a tensor { ▲Problem 19} (see 1.15.16):
3 333
232
1 131
1312 112 21
323
222
1 1211 122 11
313
212
1 111
ˆ1ˆ1ˆ1div
ggg A
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
Θ∂∂+
Θ∂∂
Θ+
Θ+
Θ∂∂+⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
Θ++Θ∂∂+Θ∂∂
Θ+Θ∂∂+⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
Θ−+
Θ∂∂+
Θ∂∂
Θ+
Θ∂∂=
A A A AA A A A AA A A A A
2. Spherical Coordinates
Gradient of a Scalar Field (see 1.6.35):
3 3 2 1 2 2 1 1 1ˆ
sin1ˆ1ˆ g g gΘ∂Φ∂
ΘΘ+Θ∂Φ∂
Θ+Θ∂Φ∂=Φ∇
Christoffel symbols:
With 2 1
31
2 1 sin , ,1 ΘΘ=Θ== h h h , there are six distin ct non-zero symbols:
2 3
323
23 13
313
132 2 2
33 12
212
122 2 1 1
331 1
22
cot ,1cos sin ,1sin ,
Θ=Γ=ΓΘ=Γ=ΓΘΘ−=ΓΘ=Γ=ΓΘΘ−=ΓΘ−=Γ
Derivatives of the base vectors:
The non-zero derivatives are
22 2
12 2 1
33
32
23
3211
22
3 1 13
31
2 1 12
21
cos sin sin , cot,1,1
g gggg ggggg ggg g
ΘΘ−ΘΘ−=Θ∂∂Θ=Θ∂∂=Θ∂∂Θ−=
Θ∂∂
Θ=
Θ∂∂=
Θ∂∂
Θ=
Θ∂∂=
Θ∂∂
and in terms of physical components, the non-zero derivatives are
22
12
33
32
321 22
32
31
2 21
ˆ cosˆ sinˆ,ˆ cosˆˆˆ,ˆ sinˆ,ˆˆ
g gggggggggg
Θ−Θ−=Θ∂∂Θ=Θ∂∂−=Θ∂∂Θ=Θ∂∂=Θ∂∂
which agree with 1.6.34.
Section 1.18
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 172
The Divergence (see 1.6.35), Curl and Gradient of a Vector:
()()() ()
33
2 1 222
2 1 1121
21 sin1 sin
sin1 1div
Θ∂∂
ΘΘ+
Θ∂Θ∂
ΘΘ+
Θ∂Θ∂
Θ=v v v
v
()3 2 1 21 13 2 132 1
21
1
221
sinˆ sin ˆ ˆ
sin1curl
v v v ΘΘΘΘ∂∂
Θ∂∂
Θ∂∂ΘΘΘ
ΘΘ=g g g
v
3 3 12 2
11
33
2 12 3 23
1 1 3 133 2 13 2
32
2 1 2 2 11
22
11 2 12
3 1 13
31
2 12 1 12
21
1 1 1 11
ˆ ˆ cot
sin1ˆ ˆ1ˆ ˆˆ ˆ cot
sin1ˆ ˆ1ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
sin1ˆ ˆ1ˆ ˆ grad
g gg g g gg g g gg g g gg g g g v
⊗⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
ΘΘ+
Θ+
Θ∂∂
ΘΘ+⊗
Θ∂∂
Θ+⊗
Θ∂∂
+⊗⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
ΘΘ−
Θ∂∂
ΘΘ+⊗⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
Θ+
Θ∂∂
Θ+⊗
Θ∂∂
+⊗⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
Θ−
Θ∂∂
ΘΘ+⊗⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
Θ−
Θ∂∂
Θ+⊗
Θ∂∂
=
v v vv vv v v vv v vv v v
The Divergence of a tensor { ▲Problem 20}
()
()
3 132 23 2 31 13
333
2 1 232
2 1 1312 133 22 2 21 12
323
2 1 222
1 1211 133 22 12 2 11
313
2 1 212
1 111
ˆcot 2
sin1
sin1ˆcot 2
sin1 1ˆcot 2
sin1 1div
ggg A
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
Θ+Θ+++
Θ∂∂
ΘΘ+
Θ∂∂
ΘΘ+
Θ∂∂+⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
Θ−Θ+++
Θ∂∂
ΘΘ+
Θ∂∂
Θ+
Θ∂∂+⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
Θ−−Θ++
Θ∂∂
ΘΘ+
Θ∂∂
Θ+
Θ∂∂=
A A A A A A AA A A A A A AA A A A A A A
1.18.6 Problems
1 Show that the Christoffel symbol of the second kind is symmetric, i.e. k
jik
ijΓ=Γ , and
that it is explicitly given by k
ji k
ij gg⋅
Θ∂∂=Γ .
2 Consider the scalar-valued function ()ji
ijvuA=⋅=Φ v Au . By taking the gradient of
this function, and using the relation for the covariant derivative of A, i.e.
imm
jk mjm
ik kij kij A A A A Γ−Γ−=, | , show that
()()kji
ij kji
ijvuAvuA| =Θ∂∂,
Section 1.18
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 173i.e. the partial derivative and covariant de rivative are equivalent for a scalar-valued
function.
3 Prove 1.18.9:
(i) jki ikj kijgΓ+Γ=Θ∂∂, (ii) i
kmjm j
kmim
kij
g ggΓ−Γ−=Θ∂∂
[Hint: for (ii), first differentiate Eqn. 1.16.10, i
k kjijggδ=.]
4 Derive 1.18.13, relating the Christoffel symbols to the partial derivatives of g and
()g log . [Hint: begin by using the chain rule jmn
mnjg
gg g
Θ∂∂
∂∂=
Θ∂∂.]
5 Use the definition of the covariant derivativ e of second order tensor components, Eqn.
1.18.18, to show that (i) 0|=kijg and (ii) 0 |=kijg .
6 Use the definition of the gradient of a vector, 1.18.25, to show that
iiu| : grad div = = Iu u .
7 Derive the expression ()()i iug g Θ∂∂= / /1 divu
8 Use 1.16.23 to show that ()k ijijk k kue g u g | /=Θ∂∂× .
9 Use the relation j
nk
mk
nj
m imnijkδδδδεε −= (see Eqn. 1.3.17) to show that
()
() () ()12 21 13 31 23 323 3 2 2 1 13 2 1
curl
vu vu vuvu vuvuk
kk
kk
k
− −−−Γ+Θ∂∂Γ+Θ∂∂Γ+Θ∂∂=×g g g
vu .
10 Show that (i) i
i iiu u | |= , (ii) k ij
ijk k ijijkue ue g g | |=
11 Show that
(i) () α αα grad grad grad ⊗+= vv v , (ii) () v AA v vA grad: div div +⋅=
[Hint: you might want to use the relation ()baTbaT ⊗=⋅ : for the second of these.]
12 Derive the relation () IA A=∂∂ /tr in curvilinear coordinates.
13 Consider a (two dimensional) curvilinear coordinate system with covariant base
vectors 11
2 2 12
1 ,2 e g e e g Θ= −Θ= .
(a) Evaluate the transformation equations ) (j i ix xΘ= and the Jacobian J.
(b) Evaluate the inverse tr ansformation equations ()j i ixΘ=Θ and the contravariant
base vectors ig.
(c) Evaluate the metric coefficients ij
ijgg, and the function g:
(d) Evaluate the Christoffel sy mbols (only 2 are non-zero
(e) Consider the scalar field 2 1Θ+Θ=Φ . Evaluate Φgrad .
(f) Consider the vector fields ()2 121
22
1 2 , g g v g gu +Θ−= Θ+= :
(i) Evaluate the covariant components of the vectors u and v
(ii) Evaluate v udiv,div
(iii)Evaluate v ucurl, curl
(iv) Evaluate v ugrad, grad
(g) Verify the vector identities
Section 1.18
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 174()
()
()
()
() 0 curldivgrad curlcurl curl divgrad curl curlgrad div div
==Φ⋅−⋅=××Φ+Φ=Φ⋅Φ+Φ=Φ
uov uu vvuu u uu u u
(h) Verify the identities
()
() ( ) ( )
() ()
() ( ) ( ) uv vu uvvuvuuv vu vuuv vu vuvv v
grad grad div div curl) div( grad divgrad grad gradgrad grad grad
T T
− +−=×+ =⊗+ =⋅Φ⊗+Φ=Φ
(i) Consider the tensor field
()j ig g A ⊗⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
Θ−=220 1
Evaluate all contravariant and mixed components of the tensor A
14 Use the fact that 0 =⋅i kgg , ik≠ to show that k
iji
jk ik
ijk h h Γ−=Γ2 2. Then permutate the
indices to show that i
jk ij
kiji
jk ik
ijk h h h h Γ=Γ−=Γ−=Γ2 2 2 2 when kji≠≠ .
15 Use the relation
() jij i i≠=⋅Θ∂∂,0 gg
to derive i
ij
ji j
iihhΓ−=Γ22
.
16 Derive the expression 1.18.39 for th e divergence of a vector field v.
17 Derive 1.18.43 for the divergence of a te nsor in orthogonal coordinate systems.
18 Use the expression 1.18.38 to derive the expr ession for the gradient of a vector field
in cylindrical coordinates.
19 Use the expression 1.18.43 to derive the e xpression for the divergence of a tensor
field in cylindrical coordinates.
20 Use the expression 1.18.43 to derive the e xpression for the divergence of a tensor
field in spherical coordinates.
Section 1.19
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1751.19 Curvilinear Coordinates: Curved Geometries
In this section is examined the special case of a two-dimensional curved surface.
1.19.1 Monoclinic Coordinate Systems
Base Vectors
A curved surface can be defined using two covariant base vectors 2 1,aa , with the third
base vector, 3a, everywhere of unit size and normal to the other two, Fig. 1.19.1 These
base vectors form a monoclinic reference frame, that is, onl y one of the angles between
the base vectors is not n ecessarily a right angle.
Figure 1.19.1: Geometry of the Curved Surface
In what follows, in the index notation, Greek letters such as βα, take values 1 and 2; as
before, Latin letters take values from 1..3.
Since 33a a= and
03 3 =⋅= aaα αa , 03 3=⋅= aaα αa (1.19.1)
the determinant of metric coefficients is
10 000
22 2112 11
2g gg g
J= ,
1 0 000
122 2112 11
2g gg g
J= (1.19.2)
The Cross Product
Particularising the results of §1.16.5, define the surface permutation symbol to be the
triple scalar product 1a2a3a
1Θ2Θ
Section 1.19
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 176ge g e1,3
3αβ βα αβ
αβ βα αβ ε ε =×⋅≡ =×⋅≡ a aa a aa (1.19.3)
where αβ
αβεε= is the Cartesian permutation symbol, 112+=ε , 121−=ε , and zero
otherwise, with
ημβαα
ηβ
μβ
ηα
μ μηαβ
μηαβ
μηαβδδδδ εε ee ee ee =−= = , (1.19.4)
From 1.19.3,
33
a a aa a a
αββααββα
ee
=×=×
(1.19.5)
and so
g2 1
3aaa×= (1.19.6)
The cross product of surface vect ors, that is, vectors with component in the normal (3g)
direction zero, can be written as
3
2 12 1
33
2 12 1
3
1a aa a vu
vvuu
gvuevvuug vue
= == =×
βααββα
αβ
(1.19.7)
The Metric and Surface elements
Considering a line element lying within the surface, so that 03=Θ , the metric for the
surface is
() ()()βα
αβ ββ
ααΘΘ=Θ⋅Θ=⋅=Δ ddg d d dd s a a ss2 (1.19.8)
which is in this context known as the first fundamental form of the surface .
Similarly, from 1.16.35, a surface element is given by
2 1ΔΘΔΘ=Δ g S (1.5.9)
Christoffel Symbols
The Christoffel symbols can be simplifie d as follows. A differentiation of 13 3=⋅aa
leads to
Section 1.19
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1773 ,3 3 ,3 a a a a ⋅−=⋅α α (1.19.10)
so that, from Eqn 1.18.6,
0
33 33 =Γ=Γα α (1.19.11)
Further, since 0 /3
3=Θ∂∂a ,
0 ,0333 33 =Γ=Γα (1.19.12)
These last two equations imply that the ijkΓ vanish whenever two or more of the
subscripts are 3.
Next, differentiate 1.19.1 to get
αβ βα a a a a ⋅−=⋅,3 3 , , α
β βαa a a a ⋅−=⋅ ,3 3
, (1.19.13)
and Eqns. 1.18.6 now lead to
αβ βα βα αβ 3 3 3 3 Γ−=Γ−=Γ=Γ (1.19.14)
From 1.18.8, using 1.19.11,
0
3333
333
33
3333
33 3
=Γ=Γ+Γ=ΓΓ=Γ+Γ=Γ
α αβ
αβ ααβ αβγ
αβγ αβ
g gg g
(1.19.15)
and, similarly { ▲Problem 1}
03
33 333
3 =Γ=Γ=Γα
α (1.19.16)
1.19.2 The Curvature Tensor
In this section is introduced a tensor which, with the metr ic coefficients, completely
describes the surface.
First, although the base vector
3a maintains unit length, its direction changes as a
function of the coordinates 2 1,ΘΘ , and its derivative is, from 1.18.2 or 1.18.5 (and using
1.19.15)
ββ
α α αa aa
3 33Γ=Γ=
Θ∂∂
kk, β
αβ α αa aa3 33
Γ−=Γ−=Θ∂∂k
k (1.19.17)
Define now the curvature tensor K to have the c ovariant components αβK, through
Section 1.19
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 178β
αβ αaaK−=Θ∂∂3 (1.19.18)
and it follows from 1.19.13, 1.19.15a and 1.19.14,
βα αβ αβ αβ 3 33Γ−=Γ=Γ= K (1.19.19)
and, since these Christoffel symbols are symmetric in the βα,, the curvature tensor is
symmetric .
The mixed and contravariant components of th e curvature tensor follows from 1.16.28-9:
γγ
α γγβ
αββ
αβ αγλβλαγ αβ γβ
αγ αγγββ
α
a a aaK gK KKgg K Kg Kg K
−= −=−≡Θ∂∂= ==
3,
(1.19.20)
and the “dot” is not necessary in the mixed notation because of the symmetry property.
From these and 1.18.8, it follows that
α
βα
β βγγα
γβγαα
β 3 3 3 Γ−=Γ−=Γ−== g Kg K (1.19.21)
Also,
()()
() ( )
βα
αβββ γα
αγββ α
α
ΘΘ−=Θ⋅Θ−=Θ⋅Θ=⋅
ddKd dKd d d d
a aa as a,3 3
(1.19.22)
which is known as the second fundamental fo rm of the surface .
From 1.19.19 and the definitions of the Christ offel symbols, 1.18.4, 1.18.6, the curvature
can be expressed as
αβ βα
αβ aaaa⋅
Θ∂∂−=⋅
Θ∂∂=3
3 K (1.19.23)
showing that the curvature is a measure of the change of the base vector αa along the βΘ
curve, in the direction of the normal vector; alternatively, the rate of change of the normal
vector along βΘ, in the direction αa−. Looking at this in more detail, consider now the
change in the normal vector 3a in the 1Θ direction, Fig. 1.19.2. Then
γγa a a1
11
1,3 3 Θ−=Θ= dK d d (1.19.24)
Section 1.19
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 179
Figure 1.19.2: Curvature of the Surface
Taking the case of 0 ,02
11
1=≠K K , one has 11 1
1 3 a a Θ−= dK d . From Fig. 1.19.2, and
since the normal vector is of unit length, the magnitude 3ad equals φd, the small angle
through which the normal vector ro tates as one travels along the 1Θ coordinate curve.
The curvature of the surface is defined to be the rate of change of the angle φ:1
1
1
1111 1
1K
ddK
dsd=
ΘΘ−
=
aa φ (1.19.25)
and so the mixed component 1
1K is the curvature in the 1Θ direction. Similarly, 2
2K is
the curvature in the 2Θ direction.
Assume now that 0 ,02
11
1≠=K K . Eqn. 1.19.24 now reads 21 2
1 3 a a Θ−= dK d and,
referring Fig. 1.19.3, the twist of the surface with respec t to the coordinates is
12 2
1
1121 2
1
aa
aa
K
ddK
dsd=
ΘΘ−
=ϕ (1.5.26)
Figure 1.19.3: Twisting over the Surface
When 2 1a a= , 2
1K is the twist; when they are not equal, 2
1K is closely related to the
twist.
1 this is essentially the same definition as for the space curve of §1 .5.2; there, the angle sΔ=κφ 11aΘd3a
1Θ3 3a a d+3ad
ϕd2Θ11aΘd3a
1Θ3 3a a d+3ad
φd1a
Section 1.19
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 180Two important quantities are often used to desc ribe the curvature of a surface. These are
the first and the third principal scalar invariants:
βα
αβε2 12
11
22
21
1 2
22
11
21
12
21
1
det IIII
KK KK KK
K KK KKK K K
i
ji
i
=−= ==+==
⋅⋅
KK
(1.19.27)
The first invariant is twice the mean curvature MK whilst the third invariant is called
the Gaussian curvature (or Total curvature ) GK of the surface.
Example (Curvature of a Sphere)
The surface of a sphere of radius a can be described by the coordinates ()2 1,ΘΘ , Fig.
1.19.4, where
1 3 2 1 2 2 1 1cos , sin sin , cos sin Θ=ΘΘ=ΘΘ= a x a x a x
Figure 1.19.4: a spherical surface
Then, from the definitions 1.16.3, 1.16.8-9, 1.16.13, { ▲Problem 2}
2 1 2 221 2122 1
12 1
231
22 1
12 1
1
sin11cos sin sin sinsin sin cos cos cos
a aa ae e ae e e a
Θ==ΘΘ+ΘΘ−=Θ−ΘΘ+ΘΘ+=
aaa aa a a
(1.19.28)
1 2 4
1 2 22
sin ,
sin 00Θ=
Θ= ag
aagαβ
From 1.19.6,
31
22 1
12 1
3 cos sin sin cos sin e e e a Θ+ΘΘ+ΘΘ= (1.19.29)
2a
1x2x3x
•
2Θa1Θ1Θ
2Θ2a
1a
Section 1.19
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 181and this is clearly an orthogonal coordinate system with scale factors (see 1.16.15)
1 , sin ,31
2 1 =Θ== h a ha h (1.19.30)
The surface Christoffel symbols are, from 1.18.33, 1.18.36,
1 1 1
22 1 21
2
212
122
222
111
211
121
11 cos sin ,sincos,0 ΘΘ−=ΓΘΘ=Γ=Γ=Γ=Γ=Γ=Γ=Γ
(1.19.31)
Using the definitions 1.18.4, { ▲Problem 3}
1 2 3
223
213
123
112
322
232
312
131
321
231
311
13
sin ,0 ,1,00 ,1
Θ−=Γ=Γ=Γ−=Γ=Γ=Γ=Γ=Γ=Γ=Γ=Γ=Γ
a aaa
(1.19.32)
with the remaining symbols 03
33 333
33
3 =Γ=Γ=Γ=Γα
α α .
The components of the curvature tensor are then, from 1.19.21, 1.19.19,
[] []⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
Θ−−=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
=1 2sin 00,1001
aaK
aaKαβα
β (1.19.33)
The mean and Gaussian curvature of a sphere are then
212
aKaK
GM
=−=
(1.19.34)
The principal curvatures are evidently 1
1K and 2
2K. As expected, they are simply the
reciprocal of the radius of curvature a.
■
1.19.3 Covariant Derivatives
Vectors
Consider a vector
v, which is not necessarily a surface vector, that is, it might have a
normal component 3
3v v=. The covariant derivative is
Section 1.19
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 182γ
γαααγ
γαααγα
γααγα
γα αα
βγα
γββα
βα
v vv v v vv vv v v vv v v v
3
,33 3
33
,3 333,3
33 33,33
3,
|||
Γ+=Γ+Γ+=Γ+=Γ+Γ+=Γ+Γ+=
,
γγ
αααγγ
αααγγ
α ααγγ
α α ααβγγ
αββαβα
v vv v v vv vv v v vv v v v
3 ,333
3 3 ,3 33 3,33
3 3 3, 333
,
|||
Γ−=Γ−Γ−=Γ−=Γ−Γ−=Γ−Γ−=
(1.19.35)
Define now a two-dimensional analogue of the three-dimensional covariant derivative
through
γγ
αββαβαγα
γββα
βα
v v vv v v
Γ−=Γ+=
,,
||||
(1.19.36)
so that, using 1.19.19, 1.19.21, the cova riant derivative can be expressed as
33
|| ||| |
vK v vvK v v
αββαβαα
ββα
βα
−=−=
(1.19.37)
In the special case when the vector is a plane vector, then 03
3==v v , and there is no
difference between the three-dimensional and two-dimensional covari ant derivatives. In
the general case, the covariant derivatives can now be expressed as
()
()3
3 3,33 3,
| |||| |||
a aa va aa v
βα
αββαβ ββ αα
ββαβ β
v vK vvv vK vv
i
iii
+ −==+ −==
(1.19.38)
From 1.18.25, the gradient of a surface vector is (using 1.19.21)
()3
3 || grad a a a a v ⊗ +⊗ −=α
γγ
αβα
αββα vK vK v (1.19.39)
Tensors
The covariant derivatives of second order te nsor components are given by 1.18.18. For
example,
3
33
3,, |
i j i j j i j i ijim j
mmj i
mij ij
A A A A AA A A A
γλ
λγ γλ
λγγγ γγγ
Γ+Γ+Γ+Γ+=Γ+Γ+=
(1.19.40)
Here, only surface tensors will be examined, th at is, all components with an index 3 are
zero. The two dimensional (p lane) covariant derivative is
Section 1.19
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 183αλβ
λγλβα
λγγαβ
γαβA A A A Γ+Γ+≡ , || (1.19.41)
Although 03 3==α αA A for plane tensors, one still has non-zero
λβ
λγλβ
λγλβ
λγλβ
λγγβ
γβαλ
λγαλ
λγαλ
λγλα
λγγα
γα
AKAA A A AAKAA A A A
=Γ=Γ+Γ+==Γ=Γ+Γ+=
33 3
,3 333 3
,3 3
||
(1.19.42)
with 0|33=γA .
From 1.18.28, the divergence of a surface tensor is
3 || div a a Aβγ
βγαβαβAK A + = (1.19.43)
1.19.4 The Gauss-Codazzi Equations
Some useful equations can be derived by cons idering the second deri vatives of the base
vectors. First, from 1.18.2,
333
,
a aa a a
αβλλ
αβαβλλ
αββα
K+Γ=Γ+Γ=
(1.19.44)
A second derivative is
γαβ γαβγλλ
αβλλ
γαββγα ,3 3 , , , , a a a a a K K++Γ+Γ= (1.19.45)
Eliminating the base vectors derivati ves using 1.19.44 and 1.19.20b leads to { ▲Problem
4}
( )( )3 , , , a a aγαβ λγλ
αβλλ
γαβλ
ηγη
αβλ
γαβ βγα K K KK +Γ+ −ΓΓ+Γ= (1.19.46)
This equals the partial derivative γβα,a . Comparison of the coefficient of 3a for these
alternative expressions for the se cond partial derivative leads to
λγλ
αββαγ λβλ
αγγαβ K K K K Γ−=Γ−, , (1.19.47)
From Eqn. 1.18.18,
Section 1.19
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 184αλλ
βγλβλ
αγγαβγαβ K K K K Γ−Γ−=, || (1.19.48)
and so
βαγγαβ || ||K K= (1.19.49)
These are the Codazzi equations , in which there are only two independent non-trivial
relations:
2 12 1 22 1 12 2 11 || || ,|| || K K K K = = (1.19.50)
Raising indices using the metric coefficients leads to the similar equations
βα
γγα
β || ||K K= (1.19.51)
The Riemann-Christoffel Curvature Tensor
Comparing the coefficients of λa in 1.19.46 and the similar expression for the second
partial derivative shows that
λ
γαβλ
βαγλ
ηγη
αβλ
ηβη
αγλ
γαβλ
βαγ KK KK−=ΓΓ−ΓΓ+Γ−Γ, , (1.19.52)
The terms on the left are the two-dimensional Riemann-Christoffel, Eqn. 1.18.21, and so
λ
γαβλ
βαγλ
αβγ KK KK R −=⋅ (1.19.53)
Further,
γλαβ βλαγη
γληαβη
βληαγη
αβγλη λαβγ KK KK KgK KgK Rg R − = − = =⋅ (1.19.54)
These are the Gauss equations . From 1.18.21 et seq. , only 4 of the Riemann-Christoffel
symbols are non-zero, and th ey are related through
2121 1221 2112 1212 R R R R =−=−= (1.19.55)
so that there is in fact only one indepe ndent non-trivial Gauss relation. Further,
()
()γνβρν
ηρ
μρ
ην
μη
λμ
αγηβμ βηγμη
λμ
αγλαβ βλαγ λαβγ
δδδδ gg KKgg ggKKKK KK R
− =− =− =
(1.19.56)
Using 1.19.4b, 1.19.3,
Section 1.19
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 185η
λμ
αημβγημβγη
λμ
αγνβρημρνη
λμ
α λαβγ
εε KK geeKKggeeKK R
===
(1.19.57)
and so the Gauss relation can be expressed succinctly as
gRKG1212= (1.19.58)
where GK is the Gaussian curvature, 1.19.27b. Thus the Riemann-Christoffel tensor is
zero if and only if the Gaussian curvature is zero, and in this case only can the order of
the two covariant differen tiations be interchanged.
The Gauss-Codazzi equations, 1.19.50 and 1.19.58, are equivalent to a set of two first
order and one second order differential equati ons that must be satisfied by the three
independent metric coefficients
αβg and the three independent curvature tensor
coefficients αβK.
Intrinsic Surface Properties
An intrinsic property of a surface is any quantit y that remains unchanged when the
surface is bent into another shape without st retching or shrinking. Some examples of
intrinsic properties are the length of a curv e on the surface, surface area, the components
of the surface metric tensor αβg (and hence the components of the Riemann-Christoffel
tensor) and the Guassian curvature (which follows from the Gauss equation 1.19.58).
A
developable surface is one which can be obtained by bending a plane, for example a
piece of paper. Examples of developable su rfaces are the cylindrical surface and the
surface of a cone. Since the Riemann-Chri stoffel tensor and hence the Gaussian
curvature vanish for the plane, they vanish for all developable surfaces.
1.19.5 Geodesics
The Geodesic Curvature and Normal Curvature
Consider a curve C lying on the surface, with arc length s measured from some fixed
point. As for the space curve, §1.6.2, one can define the unit tangent vector τ, principal
normal ν and binormal vector b (Eqn. 1.5.3 et seq. ):
αα
axτdsd
dsdΘ== , dsdτνκ1= , ντb×= (1.19.59)
so that the curve passes along the intersec tion of the osculating plane containing τand ν
(see Fig. 1.6.3), and the surface These vect ors form an orthonormal set but, although ν is
normal to the tangent, it is not necessarily nor mal to the surface, as illustrated in Fig.
Section 1.19
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1861.19.5. For this reason, form the new orthonormal triad ()3 2,,aττ , so that the unit vector
2τ lies in the plane tangent to the surface. From 1.19.59, 1.19.3,
βα
αβαα
a aaτaτdsdedsd Θ=×Θ=×=3 3 2 (1.19.60)
Figure 1.19.5: a curve lying on a surface
Next, the vector dsd/τ will be decomposed into components along 2τ and the normal
3a. First, differentiate 1.19.59a and use 1.19.44b to get { ▲Problem 5}
3 22
a aτ
dsd
dsdKdsd
dsd
dsd
dsdβα
αβγβα
γ
αβγΘΘ+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛ ΘΘΓ+Θ= (1.19.61)
Then
3 2 aττ
n gdsdκκ+= (1.19.62)
where
dsd
dsdKdsd
dsd
dsd
dsde
ng
βα
αββα
γ
αβγ λ
λγ
κκ
ΘΘ=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛ ΘΘΓ+ΘΘ=22
(1.19.63)
These are formulae for the geodesic curvature gκ and the normal curvature nκ. Many
different curves with representations ) (sαΘ can pass through a certain point with a given
tangent vector τ. Form 1.19.59, these will all have the same value of ds d /αΘ and so,
from 1.19.63, these curves will have the same normal curvature but, in general, different
geodesic curvatures. ν
C3a
1x2x3x
τ
x1Θ2Θ
Section 1.19
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 187A curve passing through a normal section , that is, along the in tersection of a plane
containing τand 3a, and the surface, will have zero geodesic curvature.
The normal curvature can be expressed as
τKτ=nκ (1.19.64)
If the tangent is al ong an eigenvector of K, then nκ is an eigenvalue, and hence a
maximum or minimum normal curvature. Surface curves with the property that an
eigenvector of the curvature tensor is ta ngent to it at every point is called a line of
curvature . A convenient coordinate system for a surface is one in which the coordinate
curves are lines of curvature. Such a system, with 1Θ containing the maximum values of
nκ, has at every point a curvature tensor of the form
[]()
()⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡=⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡=
minmax
2
21
1
00
00
nn j
iKKKκκ (1.19.65)
This was the case with the spherical surface example discussed in §1.19.2.
The Geodesic
A
geodesic is defined to be a curve wh ich has zero geodesic curvature at every point
along the curve. Form 1.19.63, parametric e quations for the geodesics over a surface are
022
=ΘΘΓ+Θ
dsd
dsd
dsdβα
γ
αβγ
(1.19.64)
It can be proved that the geodesic is the cu rve of shortest distan ce joining two points on
the surface. Thus the geodesic curvature is a measure of the deviance of the curve from
the shortest-path curve.
The Geodesic Coordinate System
If the Gaussian curvature of a surface is not ze ro, then it is not po ssible to find a surface
coordinate system for which the metric tensor components
αβg equal the Kronecker delta
αβδ everywhere. Such a geometry is called Riemannian . However, it is always possible
to construct a coordinate system in which αβ αβδ=g , and the derivatives of the metric
coefficients are zero, at a particular point on the surface. This is the geodesic
coordinate system .
1.19.6 Problems
1 Derive Eqns. 1.19.16, 03
33 333
3 =Γ=Γ=Γα
α .
2 Derive the Cartesian components of the cu rvilinear base vectors for the spherical
surface, Eqn. 1.19.28.
Section 1.19
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1883 Derive the Christoffel symbols for the spherical surface, Eqn. 1.19.32.
4 Use Eqns. 1.19.44-5 and 1.19.20b to derive 1.19.46.
5 Use Eqns. 1.19.59a and 1.19.44b to derive 1.19.61.
Section 1.A
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1891.A Appendix to Chapter 1
1.A.1 The Algebraic Structures of Groups, Fields and Rings
Definition:
The nonempty set G with a binary operation, that is, to each pair of elements Gba∈,
there is assigned an element G ab∈, is called a group if the following axioms hold:
1. associative law : )( )( bcacab= for any Gcba∈,,
2. identity element : there exists an element Ge∈, called the identity element, such that
a ea ae==
3. inverse : for each Ga∈, there exists an element G a∈−1, called the inverse of a,
such that eaa aa ==−− 1 1
Examples :
(a) An example of a group is the set of integers under addition. In this case the binary
operation is denoted by +, as in ba+; one has (1) addition is associative, cba++) (
equals ) (cba++ , (2) the identity element is denoted by 0, aa a =+=+ 00 , (3) the
inverse of a is denoted by -a, called the negative of a, and 0 )()( =+−=−+ aa a a
Definition:
An abelian group is one for which the commutative law holds, that is, if ba ab= for
every Gba∈, .
Examples :
(a) The above group, the set of integers under addition, is commutative, abba+=+ ,
and so is an abelian group.
Definition:
A mapping f of a group G to another group G′, G Gf′→: , is called a homomorphism
if ) ()( )( bfaf abf= for every Gba∈,; i f f is bijective (one-one and onto), then it is
called an isomorphism and G and G′ re said to be isomorphic
Definition:
If G Gf′→: is a homomorphism, then the kernel of f is the set of elements of G which
map into the identity element of G′, { }e afGa k ′= ∈= )(|
Examples
(a) Let G be the group of non-zero complex numbers under multiplication, and let G′
be the non-zero real numbers unde r multiplication. The mapping G Gf′→:
defined by z zf=)( is a homomorphism, because
)()( ) (2 1 2 1 21 21 zfzf zz zz zzf ===
The kernel of f is the set of elements which map into 1, that is, the complex numbers
on the unit circle
Section 1.A
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 190
Definition:
The non-empty set A with the two binary operations of addition (denoted by +) and
multiplication (denoted by juxtaposition) is called a ring if the following are satisfied:
1. associative law for addition : for any Acba∈,,, ) ( ) ( cbacba ++=++
2. zero element (additive identity): there exists an element A∈0 , called the zero
element, such that aa a =+=+ 00 for every Aa∈
3. negative (additive inverse): for each Aa∈ there exists an element Aa∈− , called
the negative of a, such that 0 )()( =+−=−+ aa a a
4. commutative law for addition : for any Aba∈,, abba+=+
5. associative law for multiplication : for any Acba∈,,, ) ( )( bcacab=
6. distributive law of multiplication over addition (both left and right distributive): for
any Acba∈,, , (i) ac abcba +=+) (, ( i i ) ca baacb +=+) (
Remarks :
(i) the axioms 1-4 may be summarized by saying that A is an abelian group under
addition
(ii) the operation of subtraction in a ring is defined through ) (b aba −+≡−
(iii) using these axioms, it can be shown that 0 00==a a , ab ba ba −=−=− )()(,
ab ba=−− ))(( for all Aba∈,
Definition:
A commutative ring is a ring with the additional property:
7. commutative law for multiplication : for any Aba∈,, ba ab=
Definition:
A ring with a unit element is a ring with the additional property:
8. unit element (multiplicative identity): there exists a nonzero element A∈1 such that
aa a==11 for every Aa∈
Definition:
A commutative ring with a unit element is an integral domain if it has no zero divisors,
that is, if 0=ab , then 0=a or 0=b
Examples :
(a) the set of integers Z is an integral domain
Definition:
A commutative ring with a unit element is a field if it has the additional property:
9. multiplicative inverse : there exists an element A a∈−1 such that 11 1==−−aa aa
Remarks :
(i) note that the number 0 has no multiplicative inverse. When constructing the real numbers R, 0 is a special element which is not allowed have a multiplicative inverse.
For this reason, division by 0 in R is indeterminate
Section 1.A
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 191Examples :
(a) The set of real numbers R with the usual operations of addition and multiplication
forms a field
(b) The set of ordered pairs of real numbers with addition and multiplication defined by
) , (),)(,() , (),(),(
bc adbdac dcbadbca dc ba
+−=++=+
is also a field - this is just the set of complex numbers C
1.A.2 The Linear (Vector) Space
Definition:
Let F be a given field whose elements are called scalars . Let V be a non-empty set with
rules of addition and scalar multiplication, that is there is a sum ba+ for any Vba∈,
and a product aα for any Va∈, F∈α . Then V is called a linear space over F if the
following eight axioms hold:
1. associative law for addition : for any Vcba∈,, , one has ) ( ) ( cbacba ++=++
2. zero element : there exists an element V∈0 , called the zero element, or origin, such
that aa a =+=+ 00 for every Va∈
3. negative : for each Va∈ there exists an element Va∈− , called the negative of a,
such that 0 )()( =+−=−+ aa a a
4. commutative law for addition : for any Vba∈, , we have abba+=+
5. distributive law, over addition of elements of V : for any Vba∈, and scalar F∈α ,
b a ba αα α +=+) (
6. distributive law, over addition of scalars : for any Va∈ and scalars F∈βα, ,
a a aβαβα +=+) (
7. associative law for multiplication : for any Va∈ and scalars F∈βα,,
a a )()(αββα=
8. unit multiplication : for the unit scalar F∈1, aa=1 for any Va∈.
Section 1.B
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1921.B Appendix to Chapter 1
1.B.1 The Ordinary Calculus
Here are listed some important conc epts from the ordinary calculus.
The Derivative
Consider u, a function f of one independent variable x. The derivative of u at x is defined
by
()( )
xxf x xf
xuxfdxdu
x xΔ−Δ+=ΔΔ=′≡→Δ →Δ 0 0 lim lim)( (1.B.1)
where uΔ is the increment in u due to an increment xΔ in x.
The Differential
The differential of u is defined by
xxf du Δ′= )( (1.B.2)
By considering the special case of x xfu== )( , one has x dx du Δ== , so the
differential of the independent variable is equivalent to the increment. x dxΔ= . Thus, in
general, the differential can be written as dxxf du )(′= . The differential of u and
increment in u are only approximately equal, u duΔ≈ , and approach one another as
0→Δx . This is illustrated in Fig. 1.B.1.
Figure 1.B.1: the differential
If x is itself a function of another variable, t say, ()()txu , then the chain rule of
differentiation gives
differentialslope
x dxΔ+x dxΔ=
x)( ) ( xf x xfu −Δ+=Δ)(xf′duu
increment
Section 1.B
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 193dtdxxfdtdu)(′= (1.B.3)
Arc Length
The length of an arc, measured from a fixed point a on the arc, to x, is, from the definition
of the integral,
() dxdxdy dx ds sx
ax
ax
a∫∫∫+= ==2/ 1 secψ (1.B.4)
where ψ is the angle the tangent to the arc makes with the x axis, Fig 1.B.2, with
ψtan)/(=dxdy and () () ()2 2 2dy dx ds += (ds is the length of the dotted line in Fig.
1.B.2b). Also, it can be seen that
() ()
1limlim lim
2 22 2
02 2
0
arcchord
0
=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
ΔΔ+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
ΔΔ=ΔΔ+Δ=
→Δ→Δ →Δ
dsdy
dsdxsy
sxsy x
pqpq
ss s
(1.B.5)
so that, if the increment sΔ is small, ()()()2 2 2y x s Δ+Δ≈Δ .
Figure 1.B.2: arc length
The Calculus of Two or More Variables
Consider now two independent variables, ) ,(yxfu= . We can define partial
derivatives so that, for example,
xψ
as
(a) (b) sΔ
ds
x dxΔ=dyyΔ
pq
Section 1.B
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 194xyxf yx xf
xu
xu
x
yxΔ−Δ+=ΔΔ=∂∂
→Δ →Δ),( ), (lim lim0
constant 0 (1.B.6)
The total differential du due to increments in both x and y can in this case be shown to
be
yyuxxudu Δ∂∂+Δ∂∂= (1.B.7)
which is written as () ()dyyu dxxu du ∂∂+∂∂= / / , by setting y dyx dx Δ=Δ=, . Again,
the differential du is only an approximation to the actual increment uΔ (the increment
and differential are shown in Fig. 1.B.3 for the case 0 =Δ=y dy ).
It can be shown that this expression for the differential du holds whether x and y are
independent, or whether they are functions themselves of an independent variable t,
() )(),( tytxuu≡ , in which case one has the total derivative of u with respect to t,
dtdy
yu
dtdx
xu
dtdu
∂∂+∂∂= (1.B.8)
Figure 1.B.3: the partial derivative
The Chain rule for Two or More Variables
Consider the case where u is a function of the two variables yx,, ),(yxfu= , but also
that x and y are functions of the tw o independent variables s and t, ()()() tsytsxfu ,,,= .
Then
xyu
•
x dxΔ=differential
uΔxu
∂∂du
incrementslope
Section 1.B
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 195dtty
yu
tx
xudssy
yu
sx
xudttydssy
yudttxdssx
xudyyudxxudu
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂+∂∂
∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂+∂∂
∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂
∂∂+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂
∂∂=∂∂+∂∂=
(1.B.9)
But, also,
dttudssudu∂∂+∂∂= (1.B.10)
Comparing the two, and since dtds, are independent and arbitr ary, one obtains the chain
rule
ty
yu
tx
xu
tusy
yu
sx
xu
su
∂∂
∂∂+∂∂
∂∂=∂∂∂∂
∂∂+∂∂
∂∂=∂∂
(1.B.11)
In the special case when x and y are functions of only one variable, t say, so that
[] )(),( tytxfu= , the above reduces to the to tal derivative given earlier.
One can further specialise: In the case when u is a function of x and t, with ) (txx= ,
[] ttxfu ),(= , one has
tu
dtdx
xu
dtdu
∂∂+∂∂= (1.B.12)
When u is a function of one variable only, x say, so that [])(txfu= , the above reduces to
the chain rule for ordinary differentiation.
Taylor’s Theorem
Suppose the value of a function ) ,(yxf is known at ) ,(0 0yx . Its value at a neighbouring
point ) , (0 0 y yx x Δ+Δ+ is then given by
() ()
()
() ()()
()L+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂Δ+∂∂∂ΔΔ+∂∂Δ+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂Δ+∂∂Δ+ =Δ+Δ+
0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0
,22
2
,2
,22
2, ,0 0 0 0
21),( ) , (
yx yx yxyx yx
yfxyxfyxxfxyfyxfx yxf y yx xf
(1.B.13)
Section 1.B
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 196The Mean Value Theorem
If )(xf is continuous over an interval bxa<< , then
abaf bff−−=′)( )()(ξ (1.B.14)
Geometrically, this is equivalent to saying that there exists at least one point in the
interval for which the tangent line is parallel to the line joining ) (af and ) (bf. This
result is known as the mean value theorem .
Figure 1.B.4: the mean value theorem
The law of the mean can also be written in term s of an integral: there is at least one point
ξ in the interval []ba, such that
dxxflfb
a∫= )(1)(ξ (1.B.15)
where l is the length of the interval, abl−= . The right hand side here can be interpreted
as the average value of f over the interval. The theorem th erefore states that the average
value of the function lies somewhere in the interval. The equiva lent expression for a
double integral is that ther e is at least one point ()2 1,ξξ in a region R such that
2 1 2 1 2 1 ),(1),( dxdxxxfAf
R∫∫=ξξ (1.B.16)
where A is the area of the region of integration R, and similarly for a triple/volume
integral.
a bξ)(af)(bf
)(ξf
Section 1.B
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 1971.B.2 Transformation of Coordinate System
Let the coordinates of a point in space be ()3 2 1,,xxx . Introduce a second set of
coordinates ()3 2 1 ,,ΘΘΘ , related to the firs t set through the transformation equations
()3 2 1,,xxxfi i=Θ ( 1 . B . 1 7 )
with the inverse equations
()3 2 1 ,,ΘΘΘ=i ig x ( 1 . B . 1 8 )
A transformation is termed an admissible transformation if the inverse transformation
exists and is in one-to-one corresponden ce in a certain region of the variables ()3 2 1,,xxx ,
that is, each set of numbers ()3 2 1 ,,ΘΘΘ defines a unique set ()3 2 1,,xxx in the region,
and vice versa .
Now suppose that one has a point with coordinates 0
ix, 0
iΘ which satisfy 1.B.17. Eqn.
1.B.17 will be in general non-linear, but differentiating leads to
j
ji
i dxxfd∂∂=Θ , (1.B.19)
which is a system of three linear equations. From basic linear algebra, this system can be
solved for the jdx if and only if the determinant of the coefficients does not vanish, i.e
0 det≠
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
∂∂=
ji
xfJ , (1.B.20)
with the partial derivatives evaluated at 0
ix (the one dimensional situation is shown in
Fig. 1.B.5). If 0≠J , one can solve for the idx:
j ij i dA dxΘ= , (1.B.21)
say. This is a linear approximation of the inverse equations 1.B.18 and so the inverse
exists in a small region near ()0
30
20
1 ,,xxx . This argument can be extended to other
neighbouring points and the region in which 0≠J will be the region for which the
transformation will be admissible.
f the Jacobian is positive everywhere, then a right handed set will be transformed into
another right handed set, and the transformation is said to be
proper .
Section 1.B
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 198
Figure 1.B.5: linear approximation
x
0xdx0Θlinear
approximation
1992 Kinematics
Kinematics is concerned with characterisi ng movement. The goal is to express in
mathematical form the deformation and motion of materials. In what follows, a number of
important quantities, mainly vectors and second-or der tensors, are introd uced. Each of these
quantities, for example the velocity, deformatio n gradient or rate of deformation tensor,
allows one to describe a particular aspect of a deforming material.
No consideration is given to what is causing the deformation and move ment – the cause is the
action of forces on the material, and these will be discussed in the next chapter.
The first section introduces the material and sp atial coordinates and descriptions. The second
and third sections discuss the strain tensors. The fourth, fifth and sixt h sections deal with
rates of deformation and rates of change of kinematic quantities. The theory is specialised to
small strain deformations in section 7. The no tion of objectivity is discussed in section 8 and
the final sections, 9-13, deal with kinematics using the convected coordinate system, and
include the important notions of push-forw ard, pull-back and the Lie time derivative.
200
Section 2.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 2012.1 Motion
2.1.1 The Material Body and Motion
Physical materials in the real world are mode led using an abstract mathematical entity
called a body . This body consists of an infinite number of material particles
1. Shown in
Fig. 2.1.1a is a body B with material particle X. One distinguishes between this body
and the space in which it resides and through which it travels. Shown in Fig. 2.1.1b is a
certain place x in familiar Euclidean space E.
Figure 2.1.1: (a) a material partic le in a body, (b) a place in space, (c) a configuration
of the body
By fixing the material particles of the body to places in space, one has a configuration of
the body χ, Fig. 2.1.1c. A configuration can be ex pressed as a mapping of the particles
X to the places x,
()Xχx= (2.1.1)
A motion of the body is a family of configurations parameterised by time t,
()t,Xχx= (2.1.2)
At any time t, Eqn. 2.1.2 gives the location in space x of the material particle X, Fig.
2.1.2. There are a number of different ways in wh ich the motion can be described. Eqn. 2.1.2 is
the material description , in which the motion is described in terms of the material
particles which make up the body.
1 these particles are not the discrete mass particles of Newtonian mechanics, rather they are very small
portions of continuous matter; the meaning of partic le is made precise in the definitions which follow BX• •
x
(a) (b)E
(c)χ
•
Section 2.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 202
Figure 2.1.2: a motion of material
The Reference and Current Configurations
Choose now some reference configuration , Fig. 2.1.3. The motion can then be
measured relative to this configuration. The reference configuration might be the
configuration occupied by the material at time 0=t , in which case it is often called the
initial configuration . For a solid, it might be natural to choose a configuration for which
the material is stress-free, in which case it is often called the undeformed configuration .
However, the choice of reference conf iguration is completely arbitrary.
Introduce a Cartesian coordinate system with base vectors iE for the reference
configuration. A materi al particle (point) X in the reference confi guration can then be
assigned a unique position vector i iXE X= relative to the origin of the axes. The
coordinates ()3 2 1 ,, XXX of the particle are called material coordinates (or Lagrangian
coordinates or referential coordinates ).
Some time later, say at time t, the material occupies a diffe rent configuration, which will
be called the current configuration (or deformed configuration ). Introduce a second
Cartesian coordinate syst em with base vectors
ie for the current configuration, Fig. 2.1.3.
In the current configuration, the same particle X now occupies the location (point) x,
which can now also be assigned a position vector iixe x= . The coordinates ()3 2 1,, xxx
are called spatial coordinates (or Eulerian coordinates ).
Each particle thus has two sets of coordinates associated with it. The particle’s material
coordinates stay with it thr oughout its motion. The particle’s spatial coordinates change
as it moves. 1t2t
X•
X•
Section 2.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 203
Figure 2.1.3: reference and current configurations
In practice, the material and spatial axes are us ually taken to be coincident so that the base
vectors iE and ie are the same, as in Fig. 2.1.4. Nevert heless, the use of different base
vectors E and e for the reference and current confi gurations is useful even when the
material and spatial axes are coincident, since it helps distingu ish between quantities
associated with the reference configurati on and those associated with the spatial
configuration (see later).
Figure 2.1.4: reference and current config urations with coincident axes
In terms of the position vectors, the mo tion 2.1.2 can be expressed as a relationship
between the material and spatial coordinates,
() tXXX x ti i ,,, ),,(3 2 1χ= =Xχx Material description (2.1.3)
or the inverse relation
()txxx X ti i ,,, ),,(3 2 11 1 − −= = χ xχX Spatial description (2.1.4)
If one knows the material coordinates of a particle then its position in the current
configuration can be determined from 2.1.3. Alternatively, if one focuses on some
location in space, in the current configuration, then the material particle occupying that
position can be determined from 2.1.4. This is illustrated in the following example.
1 1,xX2 2,xX
3 3,xXX
2 2,eEx
1 1,eEcurrent
configuration
1X2X
3XX
1E2Ereference
configuration
1e2e2x
3xxt
••
X X
Section 2.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 204Example (Extension of a Bar)
Consider the motion
3 3 2 2 1 1 1 , , 3 X x X xt XtX x = =++= (2.1.5)
These equations are of the form 2.1.3 and say that “the particle that was originally at
position X is now, at time t, at position x”. They represent a simple translation and
uniaxial extension of material as sh own in Fig. 2.1.5. Note that xX= at 0=t .
Figure 2.1.5: translation and extension of material
Relations of the form 2.1.4 can be obtained by inverting 2.1.5:
3 3 2 21
1 , ,31x X x Xtt xX = =+−=
These equations say that “the pa rticle that is now, at time t, at position x was originally at
position X”.
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Convected Coordinates
The material and spatial coordinate systems us ed here are fixed Cartesian systems. An
alternative method of de scribing a motion is to attach the material coordinate system to
the material and let it deform with the materi al. The motion is then described by defining
how this coordinate system changes. This is the convected coordinate system . In
general, the axes of a convected system will not remain mutually orthogonal and a
curvilinear system is required. Convected coordinates will be examined in §2.10.
2.1.2 The Material and Spatial Descriptions
Any physical property (such as density, temper ature, etc.) or kinematic property (such as
displacement or veloci ty) of a body can be described in terms of either the material
coordinates X or the spatial coordinates x, since they can be transformed into each other
using 2.1.3-4. A material (or Lagrangian ) description of events is one where the 1x2x
1X2X
configuration at
0=tconfigurations at
0>t •X • xχ
Section 2.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 205material coordinates are the independent variables. A spatial (or Eulerian ) description of
events is one where the spatial coordinates are used.
Example (Temperature of a Body)
Suppose the temperature θ of a body is, in material coordinates,
3 13),( X X t−= Xθ (2.1.6)
but, in the spatial description,
311 ),( xtxt −−=xθ . (2.1.7)
According to the material desc ription 2.1.6, the temperature is different for different
particles, but the temperature of each particle remains cons tant over time. The spatial
description 2.1.7 describes the time-dependent temperature at a specific location in space,
x, Fig. 2.1.6. Different material particle s are flowing through this location over time.
Figure 2.1.6: particles flowing through space
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In the material description, then, attention is focused on specific material . The piece of
matter under consideration may change shape, density, velocity, a nd so on, but it is
always the same piece of material. On the othe r hand, in the spatial description, attention
is focused on a fixed location in space . Material may pass thr ough this location during
the motion, so different material is under consideration at different times.
The spatial description is the one most ofte n used in Fluid Mechanics since there is no
natural reference configuration of the material as it is cont inuously moving. However,
both the material and spatial descriptions are used in Solid Mechanics, where the
reference configuration is usually the stress-free configuration.
2.1.3 Small Perturbations
A large number of important problems invol ve materials which deform only by a
relatively small amount. An example would be the steel structural columns in a building
under modest loading. In this type of problem there is virtually no distinction to be made xmotion of individual
material particles
Section 2.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 206between the two viewpoints take n above and the analysis is simplified greatly (see later,
on Small Strain Theory, §2.7).
2.1.4 Problems
1. The density of a material is given by 2 13 X X+=ρ and the motion is given by the
equations t x Xt x Xx X −=−==3 3 2 2 1 1 , ,.
(a) what kind of description is this for the density, and what kind of description is
this for the motion?
(b) re-write the density in terms of x – what is the name give n to this description of
the density?
(c) is the density of any given mate rial particle changing with time?
(d) invert the motion equations so that X is the independent variable – what is the
name given to this description of the motion?
(e) draw the line element joining the origin to )0,1,1( and sketch the position of this
element of material at times 1=t and 2=t .
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 2072.2 Deformation and Strain
A number of useful ways of describing the de formation of a material are discussed in this
section.
Attention is restricted to th e reference and current configurations. No consideration is
given to the particular sequence by which the current configuration is reached from the
reference configuration and so the deformation can be considered to be independent of
time. In what follows, particles in the reference configuration will often be termed
“undeformed” and those in the current configuration “deformed”.
In a change from Chapter 1, lower case letters will now be reserved for both vector- and
tensor- functions of the spatial coordinates x, whereas upper-case letters will be reserved
for functions of material coordinates X. There will be exceptions to this, but it should be
clear from the context what is implied.
2.2.1 The Deformation Gradient
The deformation gradient F is the fundamental measure of deformation in continuum
mechanics. It is the second order tensor which maps line elements in the reference
configuration into line elements (consisting of the same material particles) in the current
configuration.
Consider a line element
Xd emanating from position X in the reference configuration
which becomes xd in the current configuration, Fig. 2.2.1. Then, using 2.1.3,
()()
() XχXχ X Xχx
dd d
Grad=−+= (2.2.1)
A capital G is used on “Grad” to emphasise that this is a gradient with respect to the
material coordinates1, the material gradient , Xχ∂∂/.
Figure 2.2.1: the Deformation Gradient acting on a line element
1 one can have material gradients and spatial gradients of material or spatial fields – see later X xF
Xdxd
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 208It is customary to denote the motion vector-function χ in 2.1.3 simply by x, i.e.
()t,Xxx= , so that
Ji
iJXxF∂∂= =∂∂= , Grad xXxF Deformation Gradient (2.2.2)
with
J iJ i dXF dx d d = = ,XFx action of F (2.2.3)
Lower case indices are used in the index notat ion to denote quantities associated with the
spatial basis {}ie whereas upper case indices are used for quantities associated with the
material basis {}IE.
Note that
XXxx d d∂∂=
is a differential quantity and this expression has some error associated with it; the error
(due to terms of order 2)(Xd and higher, neglected from a Taylor series) tends to zero as
the differential 0→Xd . The deformation gradient (whose components are finite) thus
characterises the deformation in the neighbourhood of a point X, mapping infinitesimal
line elements Xd emanating from X in the reference configuration to the infinitesimal
line elements xd emanating from x in the current configuration, Fig. 2.2.2.
Figure 2.2.2: deformation of a material particle
Example
Consider the cube of material with sides of unit length illustrated by dotted lines in Fig.
2.2.3. It is deformed into the rectangular prism illustrated (this could be achieved, for
example, by a continuous rotation and stretching motion). The material and spatial
coordinate axes are coincident. The material description of the deformation is
33 21 1231
216 )( e e e Xfx X X X ++−==
and the spatial description is before after
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 209
33 21 1213612)( E E E xfX x x x +−==−
Figure 2.2.3: a deforming cube
Then
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡−
=∂∂=
3/10 00 02/106 0
Ji
XxF
Once F is known, the position of any element can be determined with ease. For example,
taking a line element T]0,0,[da d=X , T]0,2/,0[da d d == XFx .
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Homogeneous Deformations
A homogeneous deformation is one where the deformation gradient is uniform, i.e.
independent of the coordinates, a nd the associated motion is termed affine . Every part of
the material deforms as the whole does, and straight parallel lines in the reference
configuration map to straight parallel lines in the current configuration, as in the above
example. Most examples to be considered in what follows will be of homogeneous deformations; this keeps the algebra to a minimum, but homogeneous deformation
analysis is very useful in itself since most of the basic experimental testing of materials,
e.g. the uniaxial tensile test, involve homogeneous deformations.
Rigid Body Rotations and Translations
One can add a constant vector c to the motion, cxx+= , without changing the
deformation, () x cx Grad Grad =+ . Thus the deformation gradient does not take into
account rigid-body translations of bodies in space. If a body only translates as a rigid
body in space, then IF=, and cXx+= . If there is no motion, then not only is IF=,
but Xx=.
1 1,xX2 2,xX
3 3,xXD
AB
CE
E′D′
B′
C′
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 210If the body rotates as a rigid body (with no translation), then RF=, a rotation tensor
(§1.10.8).
The Inverse of the Deformation Gradient
The inverse deformation gradient 1−F carries the spatial line element d x to the material
line element d X. It is defined as
jI
jIxXF∂∂= =∂∂=− − 1 1, grad XxXF Inverse Deformation Gradient (2.2.4)
so that
j Ij I dxF dX d d1 1,− −= = x FX action of 1−F (2.2.5)
with (see Eqn. 1.15.2)
I FFFF ==− − 1 1 ij jM iMFFδ=−1 (2.2.6)
Cartesian Base Vectors
Explicitly, in terms of the material and spatial base vectors (see 1.14.3),
j I
jI
j
jJ i
Ji
J
J
xX
xXx
X
e E eXFE e ExF
⊗∂∂=⊗∂∂=⊗∂∂=⊗∂∂=
−1 (2.2.7)
so that () ()() x e E E e XF d dXXx dX Xx diJ J i M M J i J i = ∂∂= ⊗∂∂= / / and X x F d d=−1.
Because F and 1−F act on vectors in one configuration to produce vectors in the other
configuration, they are termed two-point tensors . They are defined in both
configurations. This is highlighted by their having both reference and current base vectors E and e in their Cartesian representation 2.2.7.
Here follow some important relations whic h relate scalar-, vector- and second-order
tensor-valued functions in the mate rial and spatial descriptions { ▲Problem 1}.
T11
: Grad divGrad gradGrad grad
−−−
===
FA aFV vFφφ
(2.2.8)
Here, φ is a scalar; V and v are the same vector, the former being a function of the
material coordinates, the material descript ion, the latter a function of the spatial
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 211coordinates, the spatial description. Similarly, A is a second order tensor in the material
form and a is the equivalent spatial form.
Example
Consider the deformation
() ()( )
() ( ) ( )3 2 1 2 2 1 3 2 13 3 2 1 2 2 1 3 2
2 53 2
E E E Xe e e x
x x x x x xX X X X X X
−−+−+++=+++−+−=
so that
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
=−
02 101 015 1
,
1 3101 01 20
1F F
Consider the vector () ()()3 3 1 2 32
2 1 2 1 3 2)( e e e xv xx x x xx +++−+−= which, in the
material description, is
() ( )()3 2 1 22
2 3 2 1 1 3 2 5 3 3 2 5)( E E E XV X X X X X X X X ++ −+++−=
The material and spatial gradients are
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
=
1 0 11 6 00 1 2
grad ,
0 5 11 6312 5 0
Grad2 2 x X v V
and it can be seen that
v FV grad
1 0 11 6 00 1 2
1 0 11 6001 2
Grad2 21=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡−
=−x X
■
2.2.2 The Cauchy-Green Strain Tensors
The deformation gradient describes how a line element in the reference configuration maps into a line element in the current c onfiguration. Other useful measures of
deformation are the Left Cauchy-Green Strain and Right Cauchy-Green Strain
tensors. They give a measure of how the lengths of line elements and angles between line
elements (through the vector dot pro duct) change between configurations.
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 212The Right Cauchy-Green Strain
Consider two line elements in the reference configuration )2( )1(,X X d d which are mapped
into the line elements )2( )1(,x xd d in the current configuration. Then, using 1.10.3d,
()()
()
)2( )1()2( T )1()2( )1( )2( )1(
XCXXFFXXF XF x x
d dd dd d d d
==⋅ =⋅
action of C (2.2.9)
where, by definition, C is the right Cauchy-Green Strain2
Jk
Ik
JkIk IJXx
XxFF C∂∂
∂∂== = ,TFFC Right Cauchy-Green Strain (2.2.10)
It is a symmetric, positive definite ( cf. §1.11.2), tensor (see Eqn. 2.2.17 below), which
implies that it has real positive eigenvalue s, and this has important consequences (see
later). Explicitly in terms of the base vectors,
J I
Jk
Ik
J m
Jm
k I
ik
Xx
Xx
Xx
XxE E E e e E C ⊗∂∂
∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛⊗∂∂
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛⊗∂∂= . (2.2.11)
Just as the line element Xd is a vector defined in and associated with the reference
configuration, C is defined in and associated with the reference configuration, acting on
vectors in the reference configuration, and so is called a material tensor .
The inverse of C, C-1, is called the Piola deformation tensor .
The Left Cauchy-Green Strain
Consider now the following, using Eqn. 1.10.18c:
()()
()
)2( 1 )1()2( 1 T )1()2( 1 )1( 1 )2( )1(
xbxx FFxxF xF X X
d dd dd d d d
−−−− −
==⋅ =⋅
action of 1b− (2.2.12)
where, by definition, b is the left Cauchy-Green Strain, also known as the Finger tensor :
Kj
Ki
Kj Ki ijXx
XxFF b∂∂
∂∂== = ,TFFb Left Cauchy-Green Strain (2.2.13)
Again, this is a symmetric, positive definite tensor, only here, b is defined in the current
configuration and so is called a spatial tensor .
The inverse of b, b-1, is called the Cauchy deformation tensor .
2 “right” because F is on the right of the formula
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 213
It can be seen that the right and left Cauchy-Green tensors are related through
-1 -1, FCFb bFFC = = (2.2.14)
Note that tensors can be material (e.g. C), two-point (e.g. F) or spatial (e.g. b). Whatever
type they are, they can always be described using material or spatial coordinates through
the motion mapping 2.1.3, that is, using the material or spatial descriptions. Thus one
distinguishes between, for example, a spatial tensor, which is an intrinsic property of a tensor, and the spatial description of a tensor.
The Principal Scalar Invariants of the Cauchy-Green Tensors
Using 1.10.10b,
()() b FF FF C tr tr tr trT T=== (2.2.15)
This holds also for arbitrary powers of these tensors, n nb C tr tr= , and therefore, from
Eqn. 1.11.17, the invariants of C and b are equal.
2.2.3 The Stretch
The stretch (or the stretch ratio ) λ is defined as the ratio of the length of a deformed
line element to the length of the corresponding undeformed line element:
Xx
dd=λ The Stretch (2.2.16)
From the relations involving the Cauchy-Green Strains, letting X X X d d d ≡=)2( )1(,
x x x d d d ≡=)2( )1(, and dividing across by the square of the length of Xd or xd,
xbxxXXCXXxˆ ˆ ,ˆ ˆ12
22
2d dddd ddd− −=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛= =⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛= λ λ (2.2.17)
Here, the quantities XX X dd d / ˆ= and xx x dd d / ˆ= are unit vectors in the directions of
Xd and xd. Thus, through these relations, C and b determine how much a line element
stretches (and, from 2.2.17, C and b can be seen to be indeed positive definite).
One says that a line element is extended , unstretched or compressed according to
1>λ ,
1=λ or 1<λ .
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 214 Stretching along the Coordinate Axes
Consider now three line elements lying along the three coordinate axes3. Suppose that the
material deforms in a special way, such that these line elements undergo a pure stretch ,
that is, they change length with no change in the right angles between them. If the
stretches in these directions are 1λ, 2λ and 3λ, then
3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 , , X x X x X x λ λ λ = = = (2.2.18)
and the deformation gradient has only diagonal elements in its matrix form:
Jii JiFδλ
λλλ
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
= ,
0 00 00 0
321
F (no sum) (2.2.19)
The axes are in this case called the principal axes of the material and the stretches are
called the principal stretches . Line elements not on these three axes will in general
stretch/contract and rotate relative to each other. A spherical element of material will
deform into an ellipsoid, with the axes of the ellipsoid coincident with the base vectors.
For example, a line element T]0,,[αα=Xd stretches by () 2/ ˆ ˆ2
22
1Tλλ λ += = X FFX d d
with T
2 1 ]0, ,[αλαλ=xd , and rotates if 2 1λλ≠.
The Case of F Real and Symmetric
Consider now another special deformation, where F is a real symmetric tensor, in which
case the eigenvalues are real and the eigenvectors form an orthonormal basis ( cf. §1.11.2).
In any given coordinate system, F will in general result in the stretching of line elements
and the changing of the angles between line elements. However, if one chooses a
coordinate set to be the eigenvectors of F, then from Eqn. 1.10.11-12 one can write
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
= ⊗=∑
=
3213
10 00 00 0
,ˆ ˆ
λλλ
λ F N n F
ii ii (2.2.20)
where 3 2 1,,λλλ are the eigenvalues of F – the eigenvectors4 are the principal axes and
the eigenvalues are the principal stretches. This indicates that as long as F is real and
symmetric, one can always find a coordinate system along whose axes the material
undergoes a pure stretch, with no rotation. Again a spherical element of material will
deform into an ellipsoid, but now the axes of the ellipsoid coincide with the principal axes
of F.
3 with the material and spatial basis vectors coincident
4 inˆ are the eigenvectors of ie, INˆ of iEˆ, with inˆ, INˆ coincident; when the bases are not coincident, the
notion of rotating line elements becomes ambiguous – this topic will be examined later in the context of
objectivity
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2.2.4 The Green-Lagrange and Eu ler-Almansi Strain Tensors
Whereas the left and right Cauchy-Green tensors give information about the change in angle between line elements and the stretch of line elements, the Green-Lagrange strain
and the Euler-Almansi strain tensors directly give information about the change in the
squared length of elements.
Specifically, when the Green-Lagrange strain E operates on a line element d X, it gives
(half) the change in the squares of the undeformed and deformed lengths:
{}
(){}
XXEXICXXX X XCX x
d dd ddd d dd d
≡− =⋅− =−
2121
22 2
action of E (2.2.21)
where
()() ()JI JI JI C E δ−= −=−=21,21
21TIFF IC E Green-Lagrange Strain (2.2.22)
It is a symmetric positive definite material tensor. Similarly, the (symmetric spatial)
Euler-Almansi strain tensor is defined through
xexX xddd d=−
22 2
action of e (2.2.23)
and
()()1 T 1
21
21−− −−=−= FFI bI e Euler-Almansi Strain (2.2.24)
Physical Meaning of the Components of E
Take a line element in the 1-direction, []T
1 )1( 0,0,dX d=X , so that []T
)1( 0,0,1 ˆ=Xd . The
square of the stretch of this element is
()()121121ˆ ˆ2
)1( 11 11 11 )1( )1(2
)1( −=−=→= = λ λ C E C d d XCX
The unit extension is () 1 /−= − λ X X x d d d . Denoting the unit extension of )1(Xd by
)1(E, one has
2
)1( )1( 1121E E+=E (2.2.25)
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 216
and similarly for the other diagonal elements 33 22,E E .
When the deformation is small, 2
)1(E is small in comparison to )1(E, so that )1( 11E=E .
For small deformations then, the diagonal terms are equivalent to the unit extensions.
Let 12θ denote the angle between the deformed elements which were initially parallel to
the 1X and 2X axes. Then
1 21 22cos
22 1112)2()1(12
)2()2(
)1()1(
)2( )1()2( )1(
)2()2(
)1()1(
12
++==
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
⋅ =⋅=
E EEC
dd
dd
d dd d
dd
dd
λλθ
XXC
XX
x xX X
xx
xx
(2.2.26)
and similarly for the other off-dia gonal elements. Note that if 2/12πθ= , so that there is
no angle change, then 012=E . Again, if the deformation is small, then 22 11,EE are
small, and
12 12 12 12 2 cos2sin2E≈=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−≈− θ θπθπ (2.2.27)
In words: for small defo rmations, the component 12E gives half the change in the original
right angle.
2.2.5 Stretch and Rotation Tensors
The deformation gradient can always be deco mposed into the product of two tensors, a
stretch tensor and a rotation tensor (in one of two different ways, material or spatial
versions). This is known as the
polar decomposition , and is discussed in §1.11.7. One
has
RUF= Polar Decomposition (Material) (2.2.28)
Here, R is a proper orthogonal tensor, i.e. IRR=T with 1 det=R , called the rotation
tensor . It is a measure of the local rotation at X.
U is a unique symmetric tensor, called the right stretch tensor . It is a measure of the
local stretching (or contr action) of material at X. Consider a line element dX. Then
X RUXFx ˆ ˆ ˆ d d d ==λ (2.2.29)
and so {▲Problem 1}
XUUX ˆ ˆ2d d⋅=λ (2.2.30)
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 217
Thus (this is a definition of U)
()UUC C U = = The Right Stretch Tensor (2.2.31)
From 2.2.30, the right Cauchy-Green strain C (and by consequence the Euler-Lagrange
strain E) only give information about the stretch of line elements; it does not give
information about the rotation that is experienced by a particle during motion. The
deformation gradient F, however, contains information about both the stretch and rotation.
It can also be seen from 2.2.30-1 that U is a material tensor.
Note that, since
()XURx d d= ,
the undeformed line element is first stretched by U and is then rotated by R into the
deformed element xd (the element may also undergo a rigid body translation c), Fig.
2.2.4. R is a two-point tensor.
Figure 2.2.4: the polar decomposition
Evaluation of U
In order to evaluate U, it is necessary to evaluate C. To evaluate the square-root, C
must first be obtained in relation to its principal axes, so that it is diagonal, and then the
square root can be taken of the diagonal elem ents (see §1.11.6). Then the tensor needs to
be transformed back to the original coordinate system.
Example
Consider the motion
3 3 2 1 2 2 1 1 , ,2 2 X x X X x X X x = += −=
The (homogeneous) deformation of a unit square in the 2 1xx− plane is as shown in Fig.
2.2.5.
undeformed stretched final
configuration principal
material
axes
R
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 218
Figure 2.2.5: deformation of a square
One has
[] () [][] ()j i j i E E FF C E e F ⊗
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
== ⊗
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡−
= : basis
10 005303 5
, : basis
10001102 2
T
Note that F is not symmetric, so that it might have only one real eigenvalue (in fact here it
does have complex eigenvalues), and the eigenvectors may not be orthonormal. C, on the
other hand, by its very definition, is symmetric; it is in fact positive definite and so has
positive real eigenvalues forming an orthonormal set.
To determine the principal axes of C, it is necessary to evaluate the
eigenvalues/eigenvectors of the tensor. The eigenvalues are the roots of the characteristic
equation 1.9.34,
0 III II I2 3=−+−C C Cααα
and the first, second and third invariants of the tensor are given by 1.9.37 so that
0 16 26 112 3=−+− ααα , with roots 1,2,8=α . The three corresponding eigenvectors
are found from 1.9.40,
0 ˆ) 1(0 ˆ) 5(ˆ30 ˆ3ˆ) 5(
0 ˆ) (ˆ ˆ0 ˆ ˆ) (ˆ0 ˆ ˆ ˆ) (
32 12 1
3 33 2 32 1 313 23 2 22 1 213 13 2 12 1 11
=−=−+−=−−
→
=−++=+−+=++−
NN NN N
N C NC NCNC N C NCNC NC N C
ααα
ααα
Thus (normalizing the eigenvectors so that th ey are unit vectors, and form a right-handed
set, Fig. 2.2.6):
(i) for 8=α , 0 ˆ7,0 ˆ3ˆ3,0 ˆ3ˆ33 2 1 2 1 =−=−−=−− N N N N N , 2 21
1 21
1ˆ E E N −=
(ii) for 2=α , 0 ˆ,0 ˆ3ˆ3,0 ˆ3ˆ33 2 1 2 1 =−=+−=− N N N N N , 2 21
1 21
2ˆ E E N +=
(iii) for 1=α , 0 ˆ0,0 ˆ4ˆ3,0 ˆ3ˆ43 2 1 2 1 ==+−=− N N N N N , 3 3ˆ E N=
1 1,xX3 2,xX
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 219
Figure 2.2.6: deformation of a square
Thus the right Cauchy-Green strain tensor C, with respect to coordinates with base
vectors
1 1ˆN E=′ , 2 2ˆN E=′ and 3 3ˆN E=′ , that is, in terms of principal coordinates, is
[]j iN N C ˆ ˆ: basis
100020008
⊗
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
This result can be checked using the tensor transformation formulae 1.10.3b,
[][] [] [] QCQ CT=′ , where Q is the transformation matrix of direction cosines (see also the
example at the end of §1.4.2),
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
′⋅′⋅′⋅′⋅′⋅′⋅′⋅′⋅′⋅
=
1 0 002/12/102/12/1
ˆ ˆ ˆ
3 2 1
3 3 2 3 1 33 2 2 2 1 23 1 2 1 1 1
MMMMMM
N N N
ee eeeeeeeeeeee eeee
ijQ .
The stretch tensor U, with respect to the principal directions is
[][]j iN N C U ˆ ˆ: basis
0 00 00 0
10 002 000 22
321
⊗
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
≡
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
==
λλλ
These eigenvalues of U (which are the square root of those of C) are the principal
stretches and, as before, they are labeled 3 2 1,,λλλ .
In the original coordinate system, using the inverse tensor transformation rule 1.10.3a,
[][] [] []TQUQ U ′=,
[]j iE E U ⊗
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
= : basis
1 0 002/32/102/1 2/3
so that
1X2X
2ˆNprincipal
material
directions
1ˆN
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 220[][]j iE e FU R ⊗
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡−
==−: basis
1 0 00 2/12/102/1 2/1
1
and it can be verified that R is a rotation tensor, i.e. is proper orthogonal.
Returning to the deformation of the unit square, the stretch and rotation are as illustrated in Fig. 2.2.7 – the action of U is indicated by the arrows, deforming the unit square to the
dotted parallelogram, whereas R rotates the parallelogram through
o45 as a rigid body to
its final position; note that the line elemen t along the diagonal (indicated by the heavy
line) lies along a principal direction of U and therefore undergoes a pure stretch.
Figure 2.2.7: stretch and rotation of a square
■
Spatial Description
A polar decomposition can be made in the spatial description. In that case,
vRF= Polar Decomposition (Spatial) (2.2.32)
Here v is a symmetric, positive definite second order tensor called the left stretch tensor ,
and b vv=, where b is the left Cauchy-Green tensor. R is the same rotation tensor as
appears in the material description. Thus an elemental sphere can be regarded as first
stretching into an ellipsoid, whose axes are the principal material axes (the principal axes
of U), and then rotating; or first rotating, and then stretching into an ellipsoid whose axes
are the principal spatial axes (the principal axes of v). The end result is the same.
The development in the spatial description is similar to that given above for the material description, and one finds by analogy with 2.2.30,
xv vx ˆ ˆ
1 1 2d d−− −⋅=λ (2.2.33)
In the above example, it turns out that v takes the simple diagonal form
1 1,xX2 2,xX
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 221[]j ie e v ⊗
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
= : basis
10 002 000 22
.
so the unit square rotates first and then undergoes a pure stretch along the coordinate axes,
which are the principal spatial axes, and the sequence is now as shown in Fig. 2.2.9.
Figure 2.2.8: stretch and rotation of a square in spatial description
Relationship between the Material and Spatial Decompositions
Comparing the two decompositions, one sees that the material and spatial tensors
involved are related through
TRURv= , TRCRb= (2.2.34)
Further, suppose that U has an eigenvalue λ and an eigenvector Nˆ. Then N NU ˆ ˆλ= , so
that RN RUNλ= . But vR RU= , so ()()NR NRv ˆ ˆλ= . Thus v also has an eigenvalue
λ, but an eigenvector NRn ˆ ˆ= . From this, it is seen that the rotation tensor R maps the
principal material axes into the principal spatial axes. It also follows that R and F can be
written explicitly in terms of the material and spatial principal axes (compare the first of
these with 1.10.25)5:
i iN nR ˆ ˆ⊗= , ∑ ∑
= =⊗=⊗ ==3
13
1ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
ii ii
ii ii N n N N R RUF λ λ (2.2.35)
and the deformation gradient acts on the principal axes base vectors according to
{▲Problem 4}
ii i i
ii i
ii ii i N nF N nF n NF n NF ˆ ˆ ,ˆ1ˆ ,ˆ1ˆ ,ˆ ˆT 1 Tλλ λλ = = = =− − (2.2.36)
5 this is not a spectral decomposition of F (unless F happens to be symmetric, which it must be in order to
have a spectral decomposition) 1 1,xX2 2,xX
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 222
The representation of F and R in terms of both material and spatial principal base vectors
in 2.3.35 highlights their two-point character.
Other Strain Measures
Some other useful measures of strain are
The Hencky strain measure:
U Hln≡ (material) or v hln= (spatial)
The Biot strain measure: IUB−= (material) or Ivb−= (spatial)
The Hencky strain is evaluated by first evaluating U along the principal axes, so that the
logarithm can be taken of the diagonal elements.
The material tensors H, B, C, U and E are coaxial tensors, with the same eigenvectors
iNˆ. Similarly, the spatial tensors h, b, b, v and e are coaxial with the same eigenvectors
inˆ. From the definitions, the spectral de compositions of these tensors are
() ()
() ()
() ()∑ ∑∑ ∑∑ ∑∑ ∑∑ ∑
= == == == == =
⊗−= ⊗−=⊗ = ⊗ =⊗−= ⊗−=⊗= ⊗ =⊗= ⊗ =
3
13
13
13
13
12
213
12
213
123
123
13
1
ˆ ˆ1 ˆ ˆ1ˆ ˆ ln ˆ ˆ lnˆ ˆ/11 ˆ ˆ1ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
ii i i
ii i iii i i
ii i iii i i
ii i iii ii
ii i iii ii
ii ii
n n b N N Bn n h N N Hn n e N N En n b N N Cn n v N N U
λ λλ λλ λλ λλ λ
(2.2.37)
2.2.6 Some Sim ple Deformations
In this section, some elementary deformations are considered.
Pure Stretch
This deformation has already been seen, but now it can be viewed as a special case of the polar decomposition. The motion is
3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 , , X x X x X x λ λ λ = = = Pure Stretch (2.2.38)
and the deformation gradient is
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 223⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
==
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=321
321
0 00 00 0
100010001
0 00 00 0
λλλ
λλλ
RU F
Here, IR= and there is no rotation. FU= and the principal material axes are
coincident with the material coordinate axes. 3 2 1,,λλλ , the eigenvalues of U, are the
principal stretches.
Stretch with rotation
Consider the motion
3 3 2 1 2 2 1 1 , , X x X kX x kX X x = += −=
so that
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡−
==
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡−
=1 0 00 sec 00 0 sec
1 0 00 cos sin0 sin cos
100010 1
θθ
θθθθ
RU F kk
where θtan=k . This decomposition shows that the deformation consists of material
stretching by ) 1( sec2k+=θ , the principal stretches, along each of the axes, followed
by a rigid body rotation through an angle θ about the 03=X axis, Fig. 2.2.9. The
deformation is relatively simple because the principal material axes are aligned with the
material coordinate axes (so that U is diagonal). The deformation of the unit square is as
shown in Fig. 2.2.9.
Figure 2.2.9: stretch with rotation
Pure Shear
Consider the motion
3 3 2 1 2 2 1 1 , , X x X kX x kX X x = += += Pure Shear (2.2.39)
1 1,xX2 2,xX
21k+θ
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 224so that
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
==
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
100010 1
100010001
100010 1kk
kk
RU F
where, since F is symmetric, there is no rotation, and UF=. Since the rotation is zero,
one can work directly with U and not have to consider C. The eigenvalues of U, the
principal stretches, are 1,1, 1 k k−+ , with corresponding principal directions
2 21
1 21
1ˆ E E N += , 2 21
1 21
2ˆ E E N +−= and 3 3ˆ E N= .
The deformation of the unit square is as shown in Fig. 2.2.10. The diagonal indicated by
the heavy line stretches by an amount k+1 whereas the other diagonal contracts by an
amount k−1 . An element of material along the diagonal will undergo a pure stretch as
indicated by the stretching of the dotted box.
Figure 2.2.10: pure shear
Simple Shear
Consider the motion
3 3 2 2 2 1 1 , , X x X x kX X x = = += Simple Shear (2.2.40)
so that
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
+=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
1 0 00 10 1
,
1000100 12k kk k
C F
The invariants of C are 1 III, 3 II, 3 I2 2=+=+=C C C k k and the characteristic equation
is
01) 1() 3(2 3=−−++ λλ λ k , so the principal values of C are 1, 4 12
21 2
21k k k +±+=λ .
The principal values of U are the (positive) square-roots of these: 1, 421 2
21k k±+=λ . 1 1,xX2 2,xX
kk
1ˆN
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 225These can be written as 1, tan sec θθλ±= by letting k21tan=θ . Three corresponding
eigenvectors of C are
3 3 2 12
21 2
212 2 12
21 2
211ˆ,
4ˆ,
4ˆ E N E E N E E N = +
+−= +
++=
k k kk
k k kk
or, normalizing so that they are of unit size, and writing in terms of θ,
3 3 2 1 2 2 1 1ˆ,2sin1
2sin1ˆ,2sin1
2sin1ˆ E N E E N E E N =−++−=++−=θ θ θ θ
The transformation matrix of direction cosines is then
[]()()
() ()
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
− ++− −
=
1 0 002/ sin1 2/ sin102/ sin1 2/ sin1
θ θθ θ
Q
so that, using the inverse transformation formula, [][][][]TQUQ U ′= , one obtains U in
terms of the original coordinates, and hence
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
+
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−==
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
1 0 00 cos/) sin1( sin0 sin cos
1 0 00 cos sin0 sin cos
1000100 1
2θθ θθ θ
θθθθ
RU Fk
The deformation of the unit square is shown in Fig. 2.2.11 (for o7.5 ,2.0==θ k ). The
square first undergoes a pure stretch/contract ion along the principal axes, and is then
brought to its final position by a negative (clockwise) rotation of θ.
For this deformation, 1 det=F and, as will be shown below, this means that the simple
shear deformation is volume-preserving.
Figure 2.2.11: simple shear 1 1,xX2 2,xX
2ˆN1ˆN
θ
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 226
2.2.7 Displacement & Displacement Gradients
The displacement of a material particle
6 is the movement it undergoes in the transition
from the reference configuration to the current configuration. Thus, Fig. 2.2.12,7
X Xx XU −= ),( ),( t t Displacement (Material Description) (2.2.41)
),( ),( t t xXx xu −= Displacement (Spatial Description) (2.2.42)
Note that U and u have the same values, they just have different arguments.
Figure 2.2.12: the displacement
Displacement Gradients
The displacement gradient in the material and spatial descriptions, X XU∂∂ /),(t and
x xu∂∂ /),(t , are related to the deformation gradient and the inverse deformation gradient
through
1 ) (grad) (Grad
−−=∂−∂=∂∂=−=∂−∂=∂∂=
FIxXx
xuuIFXXx
XUU
ji
ij
jiij
ji
ji
xX
xuXx
XU
∂∂−=∂∂−∂∂=∂∂
δδ
(2.2.43)
and it is clear that the displacement gradients are related through (see Eqn. 2.2.8)
1Grad grad−= FU u (2.2.44)
The deformation can now be written in terms of either the material or spatial displacement
gradients:
6 In solid mechanics, the motion and deformation are often described in terms of the displacement u. In
fluid mechanics, however, the primary field quantity describing the kinematic properties is the velocity v
(and the acceleration va&=) – see later.
7 The material displacement U here is not to be confused with the right stretch tensor discussed earlier. X xuU=
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 227xu X xu X xXU X XU X x
d d d d dd d d d d
grad )(Grad )(
+=+=+=+= (2.2.45)
Strains in terms of Displacement Gradients
The strains can be written in terms of the displacement gradients. Using 1.10.3b,
()
() ()()
() ()()
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧
∂∂
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂= + + =−+ + =−=
JK
IK
IJ
JI
JIXU
XU
XU
XUE21, Grad Grad Grad Grad21Grad Grad2121
T TTT
U U U UIIU IUIFF E
(2.2.46a)
()
() ()()
() ()()
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
∂∂
∂∂−∂∂+∂∂= − + =− −−=−=−−
jk
ik
ij
ji
ijxu
xu
xu
xue21, grad grad grad grad21grad grad2121
T TT1 T
u u u uu Iu IIFFI e
(2.2.46b)
Small Strain
If the displacement gradients are small, then the quadratic terms, their products, are small
relative to the gradients themselves, and may be neglected. With this assumption, the
Green-Lagrange strain E (and the Euler-Almansi strain) reduces to the small-strain
tensor ,
()()⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂= + =
IJ
JI
JIXU
XU
21, Grad Grad21 Tε U U ε (2.2.47)
Since in this case the displacement gradients are small, it does not matter whether one
refers the strains to the reference or current c onfigurations – the error is of the same order
as the quadratic terms already neglected8, so the small strain tensor can equally well be
written as
()()⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂= + =
ij
ji
ijxu
xu
21, grad grad21 Tε u u ε Small Strain Tensor (2.2.48)
8 although large rigid body rotations must not be allowed – see §2.7
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 2282.2.8 The Deformation of Area and Volume Elements
Line elements transform between the reference and current configurations through the
deformation gradient. Here, the transformation of area and volume elements is examined.
The Jacobian Determinant
The Jacobian determinant of the deformation is defined as the determinant of the
deformation gradient,
F X det),(=t J
33
23
1332
22
1231
21
11
det
Xx
Xx
XxXx
Xx
XxXx
Xx
Xx
∂∂
∂∂
∂∂∂∂
∂∂
∂∂∂∂
∂∂
∂∂
=F The Jacobian Determinant (2.2.49)
Equivalently, it can be considered to be the Jacobian of the transformation from material
to spatial coordinates (see Appendix 1.B.2).
From Eqn. 1.3.17, the Jacobian can also be written in the form of the triple scalar product
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂×∂∂⋅∂∂=
3 2 1 X X XJx x x (2.2.50)
Consider now a volume element in the reference configuration, a parallelepiped bounded
by the three line-elements )1(Xd , )2(Xd and )3(Xd . The volume of the parallelepiped9 is
given by the triple scalar product (Eqns. 1.1.4):
( ))3( )2( )1(X X X d d d dV ×⋅= (2.2.51)
After deformation, the volume element is bounded by the three vectors )(idx, so that the
volume of the deformed element is, using 1.9.16f,
()
()
()
dVd d dd d dd d d dv
FX X XFXF XF XFx x x
detdet)3( )2( )1()3( )2( )1()3( )2( )1(
=×⋅ =×⋅=×⋅=
(2.2.52)
Thus the scalar J is a measure of how the volume of a material element has changed with
the deformation and for this reason is often called the volume ratio .
dVJ dv= Volume Ratio (2.2.53)
9 The vectors should form a right-handed set so that the volume is positive.
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 229Since volumes cannot be negative, one must insist on physical grounds that 0>J . Also,
since F has an inverse, 0≠J . Thus one has the restriction
0>J (2.2.54)
Note that a rigid body rotation does not alter the volume, so the volume change is
completely characterised by the stretching tensor U. Three line elements lying along the
principal directions of U form an element with volume dV, and then undergo pure stretch
into new line elements defining an element of volume dV dv321λλλ= , where iλ are the
principal stretches, Fig. 2.2.13. The unit change in volume is therefore also
1321−=−λλλdVdV dv (2.2.55)
Figure 2.2.13: change in volume
For example, the volume change for pure shear is 2k− (volume decreasing) and, for
simple shear, is zero ( cf. Eqn. 2.2.39 et seq. , 01)1)( tan )(sec tan (sec =− − + θθθθ ).
An incompressible material is one for which the volume change is zero, i.e. the
deformation is isochoric. For such a material, 1=J , and the three principal stretches are
not independent, but are constrained by
1321=λλλ Incompressibility Constraint (2.2.56)
Nanson’s Formula
Consider an area element in the reference configuration, with area dS, unit normal Nˆ,
and bounded by the vectors )2( )1(,X X d d , Fig. 2.2.14. Then
)2( )1( ˆ X X N d d dS ×= (2.2.57)
The volume of the element bounded by the vectors )2( )1(,X X d d and some arbitrary line
element Xd is X N ddS dV ⋅=ˆ . The area element is now deformed into an element of current
configuration reference
configuration
principal material
axes dVdV dv321λλλ=
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 230area ds with normal nˆ and bounded by the line elements )2( )1(,x xd d . The volume of the
new element bounded by the area element and XFx d d= is then
X N XF nx n ddSJ d ds dds dv ⋅≡⋅=⋅= ˆ ˆ ˆ (2.2.58)
Figure 2.2.14: change of surface area
Thus, since dX is arbitrary, and using 1.10.3d,
dS J ds NF n ˆ ˆT−= Nanson’s Formula (2.2.59)
Nanson’s formula shows how the vector element of area dsnˆ in the current
configuration is related to the vector element of area dSNˆ in the reference configuration.
2.2.9 Inextensibility and Orientation Constraints
A constraint on the principal stretches was introduced for an incompressible material, 2.2.56. Other constraints arise in practice. For example, consider a material which is
inextensible in a certain direction, defined by a unit vector Aˆ in the reference
configuration. It follows that
1ˆ=AF and the constraint can be expressed as 2.2.17,
1ˆˆ=ACA Inextensibility Constraint (2.2.60)
If there are two such directions in a plane, defined by Aˆ and Bˆ, making angles θ and φ
respectively with the principal material axes 2 1ˆ,ˆNN , then
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
0sincos
0 00 00 0
0 sin cos1
2
32
22
1
θθ
λλλ
θθ
and () ()φλλλθλλ2 2
22
12
22 2
22
1 cos 1 cos −=−= − . It follows that θφ=, πθφ+= ,
πφθ=+ or πφθ 2=+ (or 12 1==λλ , i.e. no deformation).
)1(Xd)2(XdXd
Nˆ
)1(xd)2(xdxd
nˆ
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 231Similarly, one can have orientation constraints. For example, suppose that the direction
associated with the vector Aˆ maintains that direction. Then
A AF ˆ ˆμ= Orientation Constraint (2.2.61)
for some scalar 0 >μ .
2.2.10 Problems
1.
In equations 2.2.8, one has from the chain rule
1Grad grad−=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛⊗∂∂
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=∂∂
∂∂=∂∂= F e E E e e φφ φφφi m
im
j
ji
im
mi
i xX
X xX
X x
Derive the other two relations.
2. Use IRR=T, U U=T, and 1.10.3e to show that
XXUUXX
dd
dd⋅=2λ
3. For the deformation
3 2 1 3 3 2 2 3 1 1 2 2 ,2 ,2 X X X x X X x X X x ++−= −= +=
(a) Determine the Deformation Gradient and the Right Cauchy-Green tensors
(b) Consider the two line elements 2)2(
1)1(, e Xe X = = d d (emanating from (0,0,0)).
Use the Right Cauchy Green tensor to determine whether these elements in the
current configuration ()2( )1(,x xd d ) are perpendicular.
(c) Use the right Cauchy Green tensor to evaluate the stretch of the line element
2 1eeX+=d , and hence determine whether the element contracts, stretches, or
stays the same length after deformation.
(d) Determine the Green-Lagrange and Eulerian strain tensors
(e) Decompose the deformation into a stretching and rotation (check that U is
symmetric and R is orthogonal). What are the principal stretches?
4. Derive Equations 2.2.36.
5. For the deformation
3 2 3 3 2 2 1 1 , , X aX x X X x X x += += =
(a) Determine the displacement vector in both the material and spatial forms
(b) Determine the displaced location of the particles in the undeformed state which originally comprise
(i)
the plane circular surface ) 1/(1 ,02 2
32
2 1 a X X X −=+=
(ii) the infinitesimal cube with edges along the coordinate axes of length
ε=idX
Sketch the displaced configurations if 2/1=a
6. For the deformation
3 1 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 , , X aX x aX X x aX X x += += +=
(a) Determine the displacement vector in both the material and spatial forms
(b) Calculate the full material strain tensor and the full spatial strain tensor
(c) Calculate the infinitesimal strain tensor as derived from the material and spatial
tensors, and compare them for the case of very small a.
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 2327. In the example given above on the polar decomposition, §2.2.5, check that the
relations 3 ,2,1,== ii i n Cnλ are satisfied (with respect to the original axes). Check
also that the relations 3 ,2,1,=′=′ ii i n nCλ are satisfied (here, the eigenvectors are the
unit vectors in the second coordinate system, the principal directions of C, and C is
with respect to these axes, i.e. it is diagonal).
Section 2.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 2332.3 Deformation and Strain: Further Topics
2.3.1 Volumetric and Isochoric Deformations
When analysing materials which are only slig htly incompressible, it is useful to
decompose the deformation gradient multiplicatively, according to
() F FI F3/1 3/1J J= = (2.3.1)
From this definition { ▲Problem 1},
1 det=F (2.3.2)
and so F characterises a volume preserving ( distortional or isochoric ) deformation. The
tensor I3/1J characterises the volume-changing ( dilational or volumetric ) component of
the deformation, with () J J == F Idet det3/1.
This concept can be carried on to other kinematic tensors. For example, with FFCT= ,
C FF C3/2 T 3/2J J≡ = . (2.3.3)
F and C are called the modified deformation gradient and the modified right
Cauchy-Green tensor , respectively. The square of the stretch is given by
{}XCX XCX ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ3/2 2d d J d d==λ ( 2 . 3 . 4 )
so that λλ3/1J= , where λ is the modified stretch , due to the action of C. Similarly,
the modified principal stretches are
i iJλλ3/1−= , 3 ,2,1=i (2.3.5)
with
1 det321==λλλF (2.3.6)
The case of simple shear discussed earlier is an example of an isochoric deformation, in
which the deformation gradient and the m odified deformation gr adient coincide,
II=3/1J .
2.3.2 Relative Deformation
It is usual to use the configuration at )0,(=tX as the reference configuration, and define
quantities such as the deformation gradient re lative to this reference configuration. As
mentioned, any configuration can be taken to be the reference configuration, and a new
Section 2.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 234deformation gradient can be constructed with re spect to this new refe rence configuration.
Further, the reference configur ation does not have to be fixe d, but could be moving also.
In many cases, it is useful to choose the current configuration ) ,(tx to be the reference
configuration, for example when evaluating ra tes of change of kine matic quantities (see
later). To this end, introduce a third configur ation: this is the configuration at some time
τ=t and the position of a material particle X here is denoted by ) ,( ˆτXχx= , where χ is
the motion function. The deformation at this time τ relative to the current configuration
is called the relative deformation , and is denoted by ),( ˆ)(τxχxt= , as illustrated in Fig.
2.3.1.
Figure 2.3.1: the relative deformation
The relative deformation gradient tF is defined through
x xFx d dt ),( ˆτ= , xxF∂∂=ˆ
t (2.3.7)
Also, since X XFx dt d ),(= and X XFx d d ),( ˆτ= , one has the relation
),(),( ),( tt XFxF XF ττ= (2.3.8)
Similarly, relative strain measures can be defined, for example the relative right Cauchy-
Green strain tensor is
()()()τττt t t F F CT= ( 2 . 3 . 9 )
Example
Consider the two-dimensional motion initial
configuration
current
configuration configuration
at τ=t
t,X
),(tXχ),(τXχ
),()(τxχt),(),( ˆ
)(ττ
xχXχx
t==
),(),(
)( tt
txχXχx
==tF
Frelative
deformation
Section 2.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 235)1( ,2 2 1 1 += = tX x eX xt
Inverting these gives the spatial description ) 1/( ,2 2 1 1 += =−t x X ex Xt, and the relative
deformation is
)1/()1( )1( ),(ˆ),(ˆ
2 2 21 1 1
++=+===−
t x X xex eX xt
τ ττττ τ
xx
The deformation gradients are
2 2 1 12 2 1 1
)1/()1(ˆ),()1( ),(
e e e e e e xFE e E e E e XF
⊗+++⊗=⊗∂∂=⊗++⊗=⊗∂∂=
−t exxt eXxt
t
j i
ji
tt
j i
ji
τ ττ
■
2.3.3 Derivatives of the Stretch
In this section, some useful formulae invol ving the derivatives of the stretches with
respect to the Cauchy-Green st rain tensors are derived.
Derivatives with respect to b
First, take the stretches to be functions of the left Cauchy-Green strain b. Write b using
the spatial principal directions
inˆ as a basis, 2.2.37, so that the total differential can be
expressed as
[] ∑
=⊗+⊗+⊗ =3
12ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ 2
ii i i i i i ii i d d d d n nn n n n b λ λλ (2.3.10)
Since ij j iδ=⋅nnˆˆ , then
[]i i i i i i i i i i i d d d d d λλ λλλ 2 ˆˆ ˆ ˆ 2 ˆ ˆ2=⋅+⋅+= nn n n nbn (no sum over i) (2.3.11)
This last follows since the change in a vector of constant length is always orthogonal to
the vector itself (as in the curvature an alysis of §1.6.2). Using the property
) (: vuT uTv ⊗= , one has (summing over the k but not over the i; here ik i kd d δλλ= /)
1)ˆ ˆ(:212)ˆ ˆ(: )ˆ ˆ(: =⊗∂∂→ =⊗∂∂≡⊗i i
i ii i i i k
ki i d d d n nbn nbn nbλλλλ λλ (2.3.12)
Then, since b b ∂∂∂∂ / : /i iλλ is also equal to 1, one has
Section 2.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 236)ˆ ˆ(21: )ˆ ˆ(:21
i i
ii i
ii i
i in nb bbn nb⊗=∂∂→∂∂
∂∂=⊗∂∂
λλ λ
λ λλ (2.3.13)
The chain rule then gives the second derivative.
The above analysis is for distin ct principal stretches. When
λλλλ ≡==3 2 1 , then
I b2λ= , I bλλd d 2= . Also, ()λλd d ∂∂= / 3b b , so () I b λλ 2 / 3=∂∂ , or
bIbb
∂∂=∂∂
∂∂ λλλ
λ:2 : 3 (2.3.14)
But 1 /:/ =∂∂∂∂ b bλλ and II: 3= , and so in this case, λ λ 2/ / Ib=∂∂ .
A similar calculation can be carri ed out for two equal eigenvalues 3 2 1 λλλλ ≠== . In
summary,
()
()
1 3 2 1 3 223 2 13
13 2 1
3 3
332 2 1 11 3 2 1
) over sum no(ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
4121ˆ ˆ
21ˆ ˆ
21ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
21) over sum no( ˆ ˆ
21
λλλλλλλλλλλ λλλλλλ
λλλλλλλλλλ
≠≠≠ ⊗⊗⊗−=∂∂=== =⊗ =∂∂≠==
⊗=∂∂⊗+⊗=∂∂≠≠≠ ⊗=∂∂
∑=
ii
i i i i
iii i ii i
ii
n n n nbI n nbn nbn n n nbn nb
(2.3.15)
Derivatives with respect to C
The stretch can also be considered to be a function of the right Cauchy-Green strain C.
The derivatives of the stretches with respect to C can be found in exactly the same way as
for the left Cauchy-Green strain. The result s are the same as given in 2.3.15 except that,
referring to 2.2.37, b is replaced by C and nˆ is replaced by Nˆ.
2.3.4 The Directional Derivative of Kinematic Quantities
The directional derivative of vectors and tensors was introduced in §1.6.11 and §1.15.4.
Taking directional derivatives of kinematic qua ntities is often very useful, for example in
linearising equations in order to apply numerical solution algorithms
The Deformation Gradient
First, consider the deformation gradient as a function of th e current position x (or motion
χ) and examine its value at ax+:
Section 2.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 237
[]()a aF xF axFx o+∂+=+ )( ) ( (2.3.16)
The directional derivative []()axF aFx ∂∂=∂ / can be expressed as
[] ()
()
() FaaXaxaxF aFx
gradGrad00
==∂+∂=+ =∂
==
ε
εεε
εε
dddd
(2.3.17)
the last line resulting from 2.2.8b. It follo ws that the directional derivative of the
deformation gradient in the dire ction of a displacement vector u from the current
configuration is
[]()Fu uFx grad=∂ (2.3.18)
On the other hand, consider the deformation gradient as a function of X and examine its
value at AX+:
[]AF XF AXFX∂+=+ )( ) ( (2.3.19)
and now
[] ()
()
()
()
aFAAFxXA XxXA XF AFX
GradGrad000
==+∂∂=+∂∂=+ =∂
===
εεεεεε
εεε
dddddd
(2.3.20)
where FAa= .
Other Kinematic Quantities
The directional derivative of the Green-Lagr ange strain, the right and left Cauchy-Green
tensors and the Jacobian in th e direction of a displacement u from the current
configuration are { ▲Problem 2}
Section 2.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 238() ()
u uu bbu ubεFF uCεFF uE
xxxx
div][grad grad][2][][
TTT
J J=∂+ =∂=∂=∂
(2.3.21)
where ε is the small-strain tensor, 2.2.48.
The directional derivative is also useful for deriving various relations between the
kinematic variables. For example, for an arbitrary vector a, using the chain rule 1.15.28,
2.3.20, 1.15.24, the trace relations 1.10.10e and 1.10.10b, and 2.2.8b, 1.14.9,
() []
[][]
()[]
()
()()
()()
()()
()FaFaFFaFa FFa FFaaFa a
FX FX
divgradtrGradtrGrad trGrad:GradGrad
11T
JJJJJJJJ J
=====∂=∂∂=∂=⋅
−−−
(2.3.22)
so that, from 1.14.16b with a constant,
Tdiv Grad F J J= (2.3.23)
2.3.5 Problems
1. Use 1.10.16c to show that 1 det=F .
2. (a) use the relation ()IFF E −=T
21, Eqn. 2.3.18, ()Fu uFx grad][=∂ , and the product
rule of differentiation to derive 2.3.21a, εFF uExT][=∂ , where ε is the small
strain tensor.
(b) evaluate []uCx∂ (in terms of F and ε, the small strain tensor)
(c) evaluate []ubx∂ (in terms of ugrad and b)
(d) evaluate []uxJ∂ (in terms of J and udiv ; use the chain rule [] [][] uF ux F x ∂∂=∂ J J ˆ ,
with F F det)(ˆ= J , [] u uFx Grad=∂ )
Section 2.4
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 2392.4 Material Time Derivatives
The motion is now allowed to be a function of time, ()t,Xχx= , and attention is given to
time derivatives, both the material time derivative and the local time derivative .
2.4.1 Velocity & Acceleration
The velocity of a moving particle is the time rate of change of the position of the particle.
From 2.1.3, by definition,
dtt dt),(),(XχXV≡ (2.4.1)
In the motion expression ()t,Xχx= , X and t are independent variables and so X is
independent of time, denoting th e particle for which the velocity is being calculated. The
velocity can thus be written as tt∂∂ /),(Xχ or, denoting the motion by ),(tXx , as
dtt d /),(Xx or tt∂∂ /),(Xx .
The spatial description of the velocity field may be obtained from the material description
by simply replacing X with x, i.e.
()tt t ),,( ),(1xχV xv−= (2.4.2)
As with displacements in both descriptions, there is only one velocity, ),( ),( t t xv XV= –
they are just given in term s of different coordinates.
The velocity is most often expresse d in the spatial description, as
dtdtxx xv ==&),( velocity (2.4.3)
To be precise, the right hand side here involves x which is a function of the material
coordinates, but it is understood that the substitution back to spatial coordinates, as in
2.4.2, is made. Similarly, the acceleration is defined to be
22
22
22),( ),(),(tt
dtd
dtd
dtt dt∂∂=== =Xχ V x XχXA (2.4.4)
The Local Rate of Change
Note that the derivative dtd/V in 2.4.4 (with X fixed) is not the same as the derivative
t∂∂/v (with x fixed). The former is the accel eration of a material particle X. The latter
is the time rate of change of the velocity of particles at a fixed location in space – this is
Section 2.4
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 240called the local rate of change of v; in general, different material particles will occupy
position x at different times.
2.4.2 The Material Derivative
Suppose that the velocity in te rms of spatial coordinates, ),(txvv= is known; for
example, one could have a measuring instrume nt which records the velocity at a specific
location, but the motion χ itself is unknown. In that case, to evaluate the acceleration, the
chain rule of differentia tion must be applied:
()dtd
tttdtd x
xv vxv v∂∂+∂∂= ≡ ),( &
or
() vvva grad+∂∂=t acceleration (spatial description) (2.4.5)
The acceleration can now be determined, becau se the derivatives can be determined
(measured) without knowing the motion. In the above, the material derivative , or total derivative , of the particle’s velocity was
taken to obtain the acceleration. In general, one can take the time derivative of any
physical or kinematic property
()• expressed in the spatial description:
()() () v•+•∂∂=• gradt dtd Material Time Derivative (2.4.6)
For example, the rate of change of the density ),(txρρ= of a particle instantaneously at
x is
v⋅+∂∂=≡ ρρρρ gradt dtd& (2.4.7)
The first term, t∂∂/ρ , gives the local rate of change of density at x whereas the second
term ρ grad⋅v gives the change due to the particle’s motion, and is called the convective
rate of change .
The material derivative dtd/ can be applied to any sc alar, vector or tensor:
()
() vAA AAvaa aav
gradgradgrad
+∂∂=≡+∂∂=≡⋅+∂∂=≡
t dtdt dtdt dtd
&&& αααα
(2.4.8)
Section 2.4
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 241
Another notation often used fo r the material derivative is DtD/:
fixedX⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂≡≡≡tffdtdf
DtDf& (2.4.9)
Steady and Uniform Flows
In a steady flow , quantities are independent of time, so the local rate of change is zero
and, for example, v⋅=ρρgrad& . In a uniform flow , quantities are independent of
position so that, for example, t∂∂= /ρρ&
Example
Consider the motion
3 3 12
2 2 22
1 1 , , X x Xt X x Xt X x = += +=
The velocity and acceleration can be evaluated through
21 12 22
21 12 2 2 ),( , 2 2 ),( e exXA e exXV X Xdtdt tX tXdtdt +== +==
One can write the motion in the spatial descri ption by inverting the ma terial description:
3 3 412
2
2 422
1
1 ,1,1x XtxtxXtxtxX =−−=−−=
Substituting in these equations then gives th e spatial description of the velocity and
acceleration:
()
()2 422
1
1 412
2 12 422
1
1 412
2 1
1212 ),,( ),(12
12 ),,( ),(
e e xfA xae e xfV xv
txtx
txtxtt ttxtxt
txtxt tt t
−−+−−= =−−+
−−= =
−−
Alternatively, the acceleration can be obtained directly from the spatial velocity field:
Section 2.4
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 242()
2 422
1
1 412
2422
1412
2
43
44 43
2 422
1
1 412
2
121201212
0 0 0012
12012
12
1212grad ),(
e ee evvvxa
txtx
txtxtxtxttxtxt
tt
tttt
tt
txtxttxtxtttt
−−+−−=⎥⎥⎥⎥⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢⎢⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−−
⎥⎥⎥⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−−−−
+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
−−+−−
∂∂=+∂∂=
as before.
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The Relationship between the Displacement and Velocity
The velocity can be derived direc tly from the displacement 2.2.42:
dtd
dtd
dtd u Xu xv =+==) (, (2.4.10)
or
() vuu uv grad+∂∂==t dtd (2.4.11)
When the displacement field is given in material form one has
dtdUV= (2.4.12)
2.4.3 Problems
1.
The density of a material is given by
xx⋅=−te2
ρ
The velocity field is given by
2 1 3 1 3 2 3 2 1 2 ,2 ,2 x x v x x v x x v += −= +=
Determine the time derivative of the density (a) at a certain position x in space,
and (b) of a material particle instantaneously occupying position x.
Section 2.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 2432.5 Deformation Rates
In this section, rates of change of the deformation tensors introduced earlier, F, C, E, etc.,
are evaluated, and special tensors used to measure deformation rates are discussed, for
example the velocity gradient l, the rate of deformation d and the spin tensor w.
2.5.1 The Velocity Gradient
The velocity gradient is used as a measure of the rate at which a material is deforming.
Consider two fixed neighbouring points, x and
x xd+ , Fig. 2.5.1. The velocities of the
material particles at these points at any given time instant are )(xv and ) ( x xv d+ , and
xxvxv x xv d d∂∂+=+ )( ) ( ,
The relative velocity between the points is
xlxxvv d d d ≡∂∂= (2.5.1)
with l defined to be the (spatial) velocity gradient,
ji
ijxvl∂∂= =∂∂= , grad vxvl Spatial Velocity Gradient (2.5.2)
Figure 2.5.1: velocity gradient
The spatial velocity gradient is commonly used in both solid and fluid mechanics. Less commonly used is the material velocity gradient, which is related to the rate of change of
the deformation gradient:
FXXx Xx
X XXVV &=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂=∂∂=),( ),( ),(Gradt
t tt t (2.5.3)
and use has been made of the fact that, since X and t are independent variables, material
time derivatives and material gradients commute.
••
xx xd+ ()xv()x xv d+vd
xd
Section 2.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 244
2.5.2 Material Derivatives of the Deformation Gradient
The spatial velocity gradient may be written as
xX
Xx
xXx
X xX
Xv
xv
∂∂⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂=∂∂⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂=∂∂
∂∂=∂∂
t t
or 1−=FFl& so that the material derivative of F can be expressed as
FlF=& Material Time Derivative of th e Deformation Gradient (2.5.4)
Also, it can be shown that { ▲Problem 1}
T T.
T1.
1T.
T
− −− −
−=−==
Fl FlF FF F&
(2.5.5)
2.5.3 The Rate of Defo rmation and Spin Tensors
The velocity gradient can be decomposed into a symmetric tensor and a skew-symmetric
tensor as follows (see §1.10.10):
wdl+= (2.5.6)
where d is the rate of deformation tensor (or rate of stretching tensor ) and w is the
spin tensor (or rate of rotation , or vorticity tensor ), defined by
()
()⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂= −=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂= +=
ij
ji
ijij
ji
ij
xv
xvwxv
xvd
21,2121,21
TT
ll wll d
Rate of Deformation and Spin Tensors
(2.5.7)
The physical meaning of these tensors is next examined.
The Rate of Deformation
Consider first the rate of deformation tensor d and note that
()x v xl ddtdd d== (2.5.8)
Section 2.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 245
The rate at which the square of the length of xd is changing is then
() ()
()() () xdx xlx x x xx xx x x
d d dd ddtdd dddtdddtdddtdd ddtd
2 2 2, 2
22
= =⋅=⋅==
(2.5.9)
the last equality following from 2.5.6 and 1.10.31e. Dividing across by 22xd, then leads
to
ndnˆˆ=λλ&
Rate of stretching per un it stretch in the direction nˆ (2.5.10)
where Xxd d/=λ is the stretch and xx n dd/ ˆ= is a unit normal in the direction of xd.
Thus the rate of deformation d gives the rate of stretching of line elements. The diagonal
components of d, for example
1 1 11 dee=d ,
represent unit rates of extension in the coordinate directions.
Note:
• Eqn. 2.5.10 can also be derived as follows: let Nˆ be a unit normal in the direction of Xd, and
nˆ be the corresponding unit normal in the direction of xd. Then XNFxn d d ˆ ˆ= , or NF n ˆ ˆ=λ .
Differentiating gives NlFNF n n ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ==+&&&λλ or λλλ nl n n ˆ ˆ ˆ=+&&. Contracting both sides with nˆ
leads to () nln nnnn ˆˆ /ˆˆˆˆ =⋅+⋅ λλ&&. But 0 )ˆˆ( 1ˆˆ =⋅→=⋅ dt d nn nn so, by the chain rule, 0ˆˆ=⋅nn&
(confirming that a vector nˆ of constant length is orthogonal to a change in that vector nˆd), and
the result follows
Consider now the rate of change of the angle θ between two vectors )2( )1(,x x d d . Using
2.5.8 and 1.10.3d,
() () ()
()
)2( )1()2( )1( T)2( )1( )2( )1()2( )1( )2( )1( )2( )1(
2 xdxx xllxl x x xlx x x x x x
d dd dd d d dddtdd d ddtdd ddtd
=⋅+=⋅+⋅=⋅+⋅ =⋅
(2.5.11)
which reduces to 2.5.9 when )2( )1(x x d d= . An alternative expression for this dot product
is
Section 2.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 246() () ()
() ()
)2( )1(
)2()2(
)1()1()2( )1( )1( )2( )2( )1( )2( )1(
sin cos cossin cos cos cos
x x
xx
xxx x x x x x x x
d d
dddtd
dddtdd d d ddtdd ddtdd ddtd
⎟⎟⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜⎜⎜
⎝⎛
− + =− + =
θθθ θθθθ θ θ
&&
(2.5.12)
Equating 2.5.11 and 2.5.12 leads to
θθθλλ
λλ&&&
sin cos ˆˆ2
22
11
2 1 −⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+=ndn (2.5.13)
where )( )(/i i
i d d X x=λ is the stretch and )( )(/ ˆi i
i d d x x n= is a unit normal in the
direction of )(idx.
It follows from 2.5.13 that the off-diagonal terms of the rate of deformation tensor
represent shear rates : the rate of change of the right angle between line elements aligned
with the coordinate directions. For example, taking the base vectors 1 1ˆn e=, 2 2ˆn e= ,
2.5.13 reduces to
12 1221θ&−=d (2.5.14)
where 12θ is the original right angle between the axes.
The Spin
Consider now the spin tensor w; since it is skew-symmetric, it can be written in terms of
its axial vector ω (Eqn. 1.10.34), called the angular velocity vector :
ve e eew ewewω
curl2121
21
21
3
21
12
2
13
31
1
32
233 12 2 13 123
=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂=−+−=
xv
xv
xv
xv
xv
xv (2.5.15)
(The vector ω2 is called the vorticity (or spin ) vector .). Thus when d is zero, the
motion consists of a rotation about some axis at angular velocity ω=ω (cf. the end of
§1.10.11), with rωv×= , r measured from a point on the axis, and vrω wr =×= .
On the other hand, when dl=, 0w=, one has oω=, and the motion is called
irrotational .
Section 2.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 247Example (Shear Flow)
Consider a simple shear flow in which the velocity profile is “triangular” as shown in
Fig. 2.5.2. This type of flow can be generated (at least approximately) in many fluids by
confining the fluid between plates a distance h apart, and by sliding the upper plate over
the lower one at constant velocity V . If the material particles adjacent to the upper plate
have velocity 1eV, then the velocity field is 12e v xγ&= , where hV/=γ& . Then 2 1e el⊗=γ&
and
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
000000 0
21,
000000 0
21γγ
γγ
&&
&&
w d
and, from 2.5.14, 12θγ&&−= , the rate of change of the angle shown in Fig. 2.5.2.
Figure 2.4.2: shear flow
The eigenvalues of d are 2 / ,0γλ&±= ( 0 det=d ) and the principal invariants, Eqn.
1.11.17, are 0 III, II,0 I2
41= −==d d d γ& . For 2 /γλ&+= , the eigenvector is
[]T0111=n and for 2/γλ&−= , it is []T0112−=n (for 0=λ it is 3e). (The
eigenvalues and eigenvectors of w are complex.) Relative to the basis of eigenvectors,
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−=
0 0 002/ 00 0 2/γγ
&&
d
so at o45 there is an instantaneous pure rate of stretching/contraction of material.
Choose the undeformed state to be the reference configuration, so
3 3 2 2 2 1 13 3 2 2 2 1 1
, ,, ,
x X x Xtx x XX x X xtX X x
= = −== = +=
γγ
&&
and 12 12 E e v X xγγ&&== . Then
h1 2 1)(e v xv=V
γ
Section 2.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 248()
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
+=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
0 0 00 10 1
,
0000100 12t tt t
γγγ γ
&&& &
C F
This is a simple shear with t kγ&= in Eqn. 2.2.40.
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2.5.4 Other Rates of Strain Tensors
From 2.2.9, 2.2.22,
() XEX XCX xx d d d d dddtd& &= =⋅21
21 (2.5.16)
This can also be written in terms of spatial line elements:
[]x FEFx XEX d d d d1 T−−=& & (2.5.17)
But from 2.5.9, these also equal xxddd , which leads to expressions for the material time
derivatives of the right Cauchy-Green and Gree n-Lagrange strain tensors (also given here
are expressions for the time derivatives of the left Cauchy-Green and Euler-Almansi
tensors {▲Problem 3})
eleldebllbbdFFEdFF C
−−=+===
TTTT2
&&&&
(2.5.18)
Note that
∫∫= E E d dt&
so that the integral of the rate of Green-Lagrange strain is path independent and, in
particular, the integral of E& around any closed loop (so that the final configuration is the
same as the initial configuration) is zero. However, in general, the integral of the rate of
deformation,
dt∫d
is not independent of the path – there is no universal function h such that dt d/h d= with
∫∫= h d d dt . Thus the integral dt∫d over a closed path may be non-zero, and hence the
integral of the rate of deformation is not a good measure of the total strain.
Section 2.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 249The Hencky Strain
The Hencky strain is, Eqn. 2.2.37, ()∑=⊗ =3
1ˆ ˆ lni i i i n n h λ , where in are the principal
spatial axes. Thus, if the principal spatial axes do not change with time,
()∑=⊗ =3
1ˆ ˆ/i i i i i n n h λλ& & . With the left stretch ∑=⊗ =3
1ˆ ˆ
i i ii n n vλ , it follows that (and
similarly for the corresponding material tensors), 1 1ln , ln−⋅
−⋅
=≡ =≡ vvv h UUU H & && & .
For example, consider an extension in the coordinate directions, so
∑ ∑==⊗ =⊗ ===3
13
1ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
ii i i i i ii N N n n vUF λ λ . The motion and velocity are
()sum no ,i
ii
i i i i i i x X x X xλλλ λ&&&== =
so i i idλλ/&= (no sum), and hd&=. Further, dt∫=d h . Note that, as mentioned above,
this expression does not hold in general, but does in this case of uniform extension.
2.5.5 Material Derivatives of Line, Area and Volume Elements
The material derivative of a line element dt dd /)(x has been derived (defined) through
2.4.8. For area and volume elements, it is necessary first to evaluate the material
derivative of the Jacobian determinant J. From the chain rule, one has (see Eqns 1.15.11,
1.15.7)
() F F FFF & & & : : )(T−=∂∂= = JJJdtdJ (2.5.19)
Hence {▲Problem 4}
vvl
div) grad(tr)(tr
JJJ J
===&
(2.5.20)
Since wdl+= and 0 tr=w , it also follows that dtrJ J=& .
As mentioned earlier, an isochoric motion is one for which the volume is constant – thus
any of the following statements characterise the necessary and sufficient conditions for an
isochoric motion:
0 : ,0 tr,0 div,0 ,1T= == ==−F F d v & &J J (2.5.21)
Applying Nanson’s formula 2.2.59, the material derivative of an area vector element is {▲Problem 6}
Section 2.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 250()()ds dsdtdnlv n ˆ div ˆT−= (2.5.22)
Finally, from 2.2.53, the material time derivative of a volume element is
()() dv dVJ JdVdtddvdtdvdiv== = & (2.5.23)
Example (Shear and Stretch)
Consider a sample of material undergoing the following motion, Fig. 2.4.3.
3 32 22 1 1
X xX xXk X x
==+=
λλ
,
3 32 22 1 1
1
x Xx Xkx x X
==−=
λ
Figure 2.4.3: shear and stretch
The deformation gradient and material strain tensors are
() ()()
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−+ =
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
+=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
0 0 001 10 0
,
1 0 00 10 1
,
1000 00 12 2
21
2121
2 2k kk
k kk k
λλλ
λ λλ
λλ
E C F ,
the Jacobian λ== FdetJ , and the spatial strain tensors are
()
⎥⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡+
=
0 0 001 10 0
,
1 0 000 122 2
21
2121
2 22 22
λλλλλλ
kkk
kk k
e b 1 1,xX2 2,xX
δ
k
γλλk
Section 2.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 251This deformation can also be expressed as a stretch followed by a simple shear:
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=1000 0001
1000100 1
λk
F
The velocity is
() ()()
()
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡+
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡+
==
0//
,
022
22
xx kk
XXk k
dtdλλλλ
λλλ
&&&
&&&
vxV
The velocity gradient is
()
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡+
==
0 0 00 / 00 / 0
λλλλ
&&&kk
dd
xvl
and the rate of deformation and spin are
()[]
()[]()[]
()[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
+−+
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
++
=
0 0 00 0 /0 / 0
,
0 0 00 / /0 / 0
2121
2121
λλλλ
λλλλλλ
&&&&
& &&&&
kkkk
kkkk
w d
Also
()()
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
++ ++
==
0 0 00 1 20 0
22λ λλλλλλ
& & &&&&
& k kk kkkk
TdFF C
As expected, from 2.5.20,
()λλλ&& & === / )(tr J J J d
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2.5.6 Problems
1. (a) Differentiate the relation 1−=FFI and use 2.5.4, FlF=& , to derive 2.5.5b,
lF F1.
1 − −−= .
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 252(b) Differentiate the relation T T−= FFI and use 2.5.4, FlF=& , and 1.10.3e to derive
2.5.5c, T T.
T − −−= Fl F .
2. For the velocity field
321 3 32
2 2 22
1 1 3 , 2 , xxx v xx v xx v = = =
determine the rate of stretching per unit stretch at (2,0,1) in the direction of the unit
vector
()5/3 42 1e e−
And in the direction of 1e?
3. (a) Derive the relation 2.5.18a, dFF CT2=& directly from FFCT=
(b) Use the definitions TFFb= and 2 /) (1−−= bIe to derive the relations
2.5.18c,d: elelde bllbb −−=+=T T,& &
4. Use 2.5.4, 2.5.19, 1.10.3h, 1.10.6, to derive 2.5.20.
5. For the motion 3 3 2 1 22
1 1 , , 3 tX xtX X xttX x =+=−= , verify that lFF=& . What is
the ratio of the volume element currently occupying )1,1,1( to its volume in the
undeformed configuration? And what is the rate of change of this volume element,
per unit current volume?
6. Use Nanson’s formula 2.2.59, the product rule of differentiation, and 2.5.20, 2.5.5c,
to derive the material time derivative of a vector area element, 2.5.22 (note that Nˆ,
a unit normal in the undeformed configuration, is constant).
Section 2.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 2532.6 Deformation Rates: Further Topics
2.6.1 Relationship between l, d, w and the rate of change of R
and U
Consider the polar decomposition RUF= . Since R is orthogonal, I RR=T, and a
differentiation of this equation leads to
T TRR RRΩR& &−=≡ (2.6.1)
with RΩ skew-symmetric (see Eqn. 1.14.2). Us ing this relation, the expression 1−=FFl& ,
and the definitions of d and w, Eqn. 2.5.7, one finds that { ▲Problem 1}
()
[]
()
[]T 1T 1 1T 1T 1 1T 1
sym21skew21
RUU RRUU UUR dΩ RUU RΩ RUU UUR wΩ RUURl
RRR
−− −−− −−
=+ =+ =+ − =+ =
&& &&& &&
(2.6.2)
Note that RΩ being skew-symmetric is consistent with w being skew-symmetric, and that
both w and d involve R, and the rate of change of U.
When the motion is a rigid body rotation, then 0U=& , and
TRRΩwR&== (2.6.3)
2.6.2 Deformation Rate Tensors and the Principal Material and
Spatial Bases
The rate of change of the stretch tensor in te rms of the principal material base vectors is
{}∑
=⊗+⊗+⊗ =3
1ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
ii ii i ii i ii N N N N N N U&& & && λ λ λ (2.6.4)
Consider the case when the principal material axes stay constant, as can happen in some
simple deformations. In that case, U& and 1−U are coaxial (see §1.11.5):
∑
=⊗ =3
1ˆ ˆ
ii ii N N Uλ&& and ∑
=−⊗ =3
11 ˆ ˆ1
ii i
iN N Uλ (2.6.5)
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 254with UU UU & &1 1− −= and, as expected, from 2.5.25b, TRRΩwR&== , that is, any spin is
due to rigid body rotation.
Similarly, from 2.2.37, and differentiating I N N=⊗i iˆ ˆ ,
{}∑
=⊗+⊗+⊗ =3
12
21 2
21 ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
ii i i i i i i iii N N N N N N E& & & & λ λ λλ . (2.6.6)
Also, differentiating ij j iδ=⋅NNˆˆ leads to j i j i NN NN& & ˆˆ ˆˆ ⋅−=⋅ and so the expression
m
mim i WN N ˆ ˆ3
1∑
==& (2.6.7)
is valid provided ijW are the components of a skew-symmetric tensor, ji ij W W−= . This
leads to an alternative expressi on for the Green-Lagrange tensor:
() ∑∑
=
≠=⊗− +⊗ =3
12 23
1,21 ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
in m n m
nmnmmn i iii W N N N N E λλ λλ& & (2.6.8)
Similarly, from 2.2.37, the left Cauchy-Green tensor can be expre ssed in terms of the
principal spatial base vectors:
{ } ∑ ∑
= =⊗+⊗+⊗ =⊗=3
12 23
12ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ 2 ,ˆ ˆ
ii ii i ii i iii
ii ii n n n n n n b n n b& & & & λ λ λλ λ (2.6.9)
Then, from inspection of 2.5.18c, Tbllbb+=& , the velocity gradient can be expressed as
{▲Problem 2}
∑ ∑
= = ⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧⊗−⊗ =
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧⊗+⊗ =3
13
1ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
ii i i i
ii
ii i i i
iin nn n n n n n l&&&&
λλ
λλ (2.6.7)
2.6.3 Rates of Change and the Relative Deformation
Just as the material time derivative of the deformation gradient is defined as
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂=∂∂=XxXF Fttt),(&
one can define the material time derivative of the relative deformation gradient, cf. §2.3.2,
the rate of change relative to the current configuration :
t t tt=∂∂=τττ),( ),( xF xF& (2.6.8)
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 255
From 2.3.8, 1),(),( ),(−= tt XF XF xF ττ , so taking the derivative with respect to τ (t is
now fixed) and setting t=τ gives
1),(),( ),(−= t t tt XFXF xF & &
Then, from 2.5.4,
),(t
txFl&= ( 2 . 6 . 9 )
as expected – the velocity gradient is the ra te of change of deformation relative to the
current configuration. Further, using the polar decomposition,
),(),( ),( ττ τ xUxR xFt t t=
Differentiating with respect to τ and setting t=τ then gives
),(),( ),(),( ),( t t t t tt t t t t xUxR xUxR xF & & & + =
Relative to the current configuration, I xU xR == ),( ),( t tt t , so, from 2.4.34,
),( ),( t tt t xR xUl & &+= ( 2 . 6 . 1 0 )
With U symmetric and R skew-symmetric, ),( ),,( t tt t xR xU & & are, respectively, symmetric
and skew-symmetric, and it follows that
),(),(
tt
tt
xRwxUd
&&
== (2.6.11)
again, as expected – the rate of deformation is the instantaneous rate of stretching and the
spin is the instantaneous rate of rotation.
The Corotational Derivative
The corotational derivative of a vector a is waaa−≡&o
. Formally, it is defined through
{}
[]{}
[]{}
{}
waaaw a aa w I aa R R aa R a a
−=−−Δ+Δ=+Δ+−Δ+Δ=+Δ+−Δ+Δ=Δ+−Δ+Δ=
→Δ→Δ→Δ→Δ
&LL&
)()( )() (1lim)() )( ) (1lim)() )( )( ) (1lim)() ( ) (1lim
0000o
tt t t ttt tt t ttt tt t t tttt t t tt
ttt tttt
(2.6.12)
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The definition shows that the corotati onal derivative involve s taking a vector a in the
current configuration and rotati ng it with the rigid body rotati on part of the motion, Fig.
2.6.1. It is this new, rotated, vect or which is compared with the vector ) ( t tΔ+a , which
has undergone rotation and stretch.
Figure 2.6.1: rotation and stretch of a vector
2.6.4 Rivlin-Ericksen Tensors
The n-th
Rivlin-Ericksen tensor is defined as
() L,2,1,0 , )( = =
=nddt
tt nn
n
τττC A (2.6.13)
where ()τtC is the relative right Cauchy-Green strain. Since () I C==t tττ , I A=0 . To
evaluate the next Rivlin-Ericksen tensor, one needs the derivatives of the relative
deformation gradient; from 2.5.4, 2.3.8,
()[] () () () ττ ττ ττττt t t tdd
ddFl FFl FF F = = =− − 1 1)()( )()( (2.6.14)
Then, with 2.5.5a, ()()()()T T T/ ττττ l F Ft t d d = , and
()()()()() [ ]
() ()()
dl lF l l F A
2)(
TT T
1
=+=+ ==
t ttt t t τττττ
Thus the tensor 1A gives a measure of the rate of stre tching of material line elements (see
Eqn. 2.5.10). Similarly, higher Rivlin-Erick sen tensors give a m easure of higher order
stretch rates, λλ&&&&&, , and so on.
)(ta)( ) ( t tttt t a F aΔ+==Δ+τ
)(ttt t a RΔ+=τ
Section 2.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 2572.6.5 The Directional Derivat ive and the Material Time
Derivative
The directional derivative of a function ) (tT in the direction of an increment in t is, by
definition (see, for example, Eqn. 1.15.27),
)( ) ( ][ t t t tt T T T −Δ+=Δ∂ (2.6.15)
or
tdtdtt Δ=Δ∂TT ][ (2.6.16)
Setting 1=Δt , and using the chain rule 1.15.28,
[][]
[]vTx TT T
xx
∂=∂∂=∂=
1]1[
tt&
(2.6.17)
The material time derivative is thus equivalent to the directional derivative in the direction
of the velocity vector.
2.6.6 Problems
1. Derive the relations 2.6.2.
2. Use 2.6.9 to verify 2.5.18, Tbllbb+=& .
Section 2.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 2582.7 Small Strain Theory
When the deformation is small, from 2.2.43-4,
()
u IFu IU IF
gradgradGrad
+≈+=+=
(2.7.1)
neglecting the product of ugrad with U Grad , since these are small quantities. Thus one
can take u Ugrad Grad= and there is no dis tinction to be made between the undeformed
and deformed configurations. The de formation gradient is of the form αIF+= , where
α is small.
2.7.1 Decomposition of Strain
Any second order tensor can be decomposed into its symmetric and antisymmetric part
according to 1.10.28, so that
ij ij
ij
ji
ij
ji
ji
xu
xu
xu
xu
xuΩ+=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=∂∂+=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=∂∂
ε21
2121
21T T
Ωεxu
xu
xu
xu
xu
(2.7.2)
where ε is the small strain tensor 2.2.48 and Ω, the anti-symmetric part of the
displacement gradient, is the small rotation tensor , so that F can be written as
ΩεIF++= Small Strain Decomposition of the Deformation Gradient (2.7.3)
It follows that (for the calculation of e, one can use the relation ()δIδI −≈+−1 for small
δ)
εeEεIbC
==+== 2 (2.7.4)
Rotation
Since Ω is antisymmetric, it can be wri tten in terms of an axial vector ω, cf. §1.10.11, so
that for any vector a,
3 12 113 123 , e e e ω aωΩa Ω−Ω+Ω−= ×= (2.7.5)
The relative displacement can now be written as
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 259()
XωXεXu u
d dd d
×+==grad (2.7.6)
The component of relative displacement given by Xωd× is perpendicular to Xd, and so
represents a pure rotation of the ma terial line element, Fig. 2.7.1.
Figure 2.7.1: a pure rotation
Principal Strains
Since ε is symmetric, it must have three mutually orthogonal eigenvectors, the principal
axes of strain , and three corresponding real eigenvalues, the principal strains,
3 2 1,, eee ), which can be positive or negative, cf. §1.11. The effect of ε is therefore to
deform an elemental unit sphere into an elem ental ellipsoid, whose axes are the principal
axes, and whose lengths are 3 2 1 1, 1, 1 e e e +++ . Material fibres in these principal
directions are stretched only, in wh ich case the deformation is called a pure deformation ;
fibres in other directions will be stretched and rotated.
The term
Xεd in 2.7.6 therefore corresponds to a pure stretch along the principal axes.
The total deformation is the sum of a pure deformation, represented by ε, and a rigid
body rotation, represented by Ω. This result is similar to that obtained for the exact finite
strain theory, but here the decomposition is additive rather than multiplicative . Indeed,
here the corresponding small strain stretch and rotation tensors are εIU+= and
ΩIR+= , so that
ΩεI RUF ++== ( 2 . 7 . 7 )
Example
Consider the simple shear ( c.f. Eqn. 2.2.40)
3 3 2 2 2 1 1 , , X x X x kX X x = = +=
where k is small. The displacement vector is 12e ukx= so that
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
0000000 0
gradk
u xd
Xdud
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 260
The deformation can be written as the additive decomposition
XΩXεu d d d+= or XωXεu d d d ×+=
with
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
0 0 00 0 2/02/ 0
,
0 0 00 0 2/02/ 0
kk
kk
Ω ε
and 3)2/( e ω k−= . For the rotation component, one can write
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−=+=
1 0 00 1 2/02/ 1
kk
ΩIR
which, since for small θ, θθθ ≈≈sin,1 cos , can be seen to be a rotation through an
angle 2/k−=θ (a clockwise rotation).
The principal values of ε are 0,2/k± with corresponding principal directions
2 1 1 )2/1( )2/1( e e n + = , 2 1 2 )2/1( )2/1( e e n + −= and 3 3e n=.
Thus the simple shear with small displacemen ts consists of a ro tation through an angle
2/k superimposed upon a pure shear with angle 2/k, Fig. 2.6.2.
Figure 2.6.2: simple shear
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2.7.2 Rotations and Small Strain
Consider now a pure rotation about the 3X axis (within the exact finite strain theory),
XRx d d= , with 2n1n
θ+ =
2/k=θ
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 261
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡−
=
1 0 00 cos sin0 sin cos
θθθθ
R (2.7.8)
This rotation does not change the length of line elements Xd. According to the small
strain theory, however,
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
=
0 0 001 cos 00 0 1 cos
θθ
ε ,
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡−
=
0 0 00 0 sin0 sin 0
θθ
Ω
which does predict line element length ch anges, but which can be neglected if θ is small.
For example, if the rotation is of the order rad 102−, then 4
22 11 10−==εε . However, if
the rotation is large, the e rrors will be appreciable; in that case, ri gid body rotation
introduces geometrical non-linearities which must be dealt with using the finite deformation theory. Thus the small strain theory is restricted to not only the case of small displacement
gradients, but also small rigid body rotations.
2.7.3 Volume Change
An elemental cube with edges of unit length in the directions of the principal axes
deforms into a cube with edges of lengths
3 2 1 1, 1, 1 e e e +++ , so the unit change in
volume of the cube is
() () () )2( 1 1 1 13 2 1 3 2 1 O e e e e e edVdV dv+++=−+++=− (2.7.9)
Since second order quantities have already b een neglected in introducing the small strain
tensor, they must be neglected here. Hence the increase in volume per unit volume, called
the dilatation (or dilation ) is
uεdiv tr3 2 1 ===++=iie e e eVVδ Dilatation (2.7.10)
Since any elemental volume can be construc ted out of an infinite number of such
elemental cubes, this result holds for a ny elemental volume irrespective of shape.
2.7.4 Rate of Deformation, St rain Rate and Spin Tensors
Take now the expressions 2.4.7 for the rate of deformation and spin tensors. Replacing v
in these expressions by u&, one has
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 262
()
()⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂= −=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂= +=
ij
ji
ijij
ji
ij
xu
xuwxu
xud
&&&&
21,2121,21
TT
ll wll d
(2.7.11)
For small strains, one can take the time derivative outside (by considering the ix to be
material coordinates independent of time):
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂=⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=
ij
ji
ijij
ji
ij
xu
xu
dtdwxu
xu
dtdd
2121
(2.7.12)
The rate of deformation in this context is seen to be the rate of strain , εd&=, and the spin
is seen to be the rate of rotation , Ωw&=.
The instantaneous motion of a ma terial particle can hence be regarded as the sum of three
effects:
(i) a translation given by u& (so in the time interval tΔ the particle has been
displaced by tΔu&)
(ii) a pure deformation given by ε&
(iii) a rigid body rotation given by Ω&
2.7.5 Compatibility Conditions
Suppose that the strains ijε in a body are known. If the displacements are to be
determined, then the strain-displacement partial differential equations
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=
ij
ji
ijxu
xu
21ε (2.7.13)
need to be integrated. However, there ar e six independent strain components but only
three displacement components. This implies that the strains are not independent but are
related in some way. The relatio ns between the strains are called compatibility
conditions , and it can be shown that they are given by
0, , , , =−−+ikjm jmik ijkm kmij εεεε (2.7.14)
These are 81 equations, but only six of them are distinct, and these six equations are necessary and sufficient to evaluate the displacement field.
Section 2.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 2632.8 Objectivity and Objective Tensors
2.8.1 Dependence on Observer
Consider a rectangular block of material resti ng on a circular table. A person stands and
observes the material deform , Fig. 2.8.1a. The dashed lines indicate the undeformed
material whereas the solid line indicates the current state. A second observer is standing
just behind the first, but on a step ladder – th is observer sees the material as in 2.8.1b. A
third observer is standing around the table,
o45 from the first, and sees the material as in
Fig. 2.8.1c.
The deformation can be described by each observer using concepts like displacement,
velocity, strain and so on.. However, it is clear that the three observers will in general
record different values for these measures, since their perspectives differ. The goal in what follows is to determine which of the kinematical tensors are in fact
independent of observer. Since the laws of physics describing the response of a
deforming material must be independent of any observer, it is thes e particular tensors
which will be more readily used in expr essions to describe material response.
Figure 2.8.1: a deforming material as seen by different observers
Note that Fig. 2.8.1 can be interpreted in another, equivalent, way. One can imagine one
static observer, but this time with the material moved into three different positions. This
viewpoint will be returned to in the next section.
2.8.2 Change of Reference Frame
Consider two frames of reference , the first consisting of the origin o and the basis {}ie,
the second consisting of the origin *o and the basis {}*
ie, Fig. 2.8.2. A point x in space is
then identified as having position vector iixe x= in the first frame and position vector
** *
iixe x= in the second frame.
When the origins o and *o coincide, *xx= and the vector components ix and *
ix are
related through Eqn. 1.5.3, *
jij i xQx= , or ijij ii xQ x e e x*== , where []Q is the (a) (b) (c)
Section 2.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 264transformation matrix 1.5.4, *
j i ijQ ee⋅= . Alternatively, one has Eqn. 1.5.5, jji i xQ x=*,
or * ** *
ijji ii xQ x e e x== .
Figure 2.8.2: two frames of reference
With the shift in origin *ooa−= , one has
** * ** *
ii ijji ii a xQ x e e e x +== (2.8.1)
where **
iiae a= . Alternatively,
ii ijij ii a xQ x e e e x −==* (2.8.2)
where iiae a= , with jji i aQ a=*.
Formulae 2.8.1-2 relate the coordinates of the position vector to a point in space as
observed from one frame of reference to th e coordinates of the position vector to the same
point as observed from a diffe rent frame of reference.
Finally, consider the position vector x, which is defined relative to the frame ()ieo,. T o
an observer in the frame ()* *,ieo , the same position vector would appear as ()*x, Fig.
2.8.3. Rotating this vector ()*x through TQ (the tensor which rotates the basis {}*
ie into
the basis {}ie) and adding the vector a then produces *x:
()a xQ x +=* T * (2.8.3)
This relation will be discussed further below. x
o*x
2e
1e ax
*
1e•••*
2e
*o•
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Figure 2.8.3: Relation between vectors in Eqn. 2.8.3
2.8.3 Change of Observer
The change of frame encompassed by Eqns . 2.8.1-2 is more precisely called a
passive
change of frame , and merely involves a transformati on between vector components. One
would say that there is one observer but th at this observer is using two frames of
reference. Here follows a different concept, an active change of frame , also called a
change in observer , in which there are two observers , each with their own frame of
reference.
An
observer is someone who can measure relative positions in space (with a ruler) and
instants of time (with a clock). An event in the physical world (for example a material
particle) is perceived by an observer as occurr ing at a particular point in space and at a
particular time. One can regard an observer O to be a map of an event E in the physical
world to a point x in point space ( cf. §1.2.5) and a real number t. A single event E is
recorded as the pair ()t,x by an observer O and, in general, by a different pair ()*t,*x by a
second observer *O, Fig. 2.8.4.
Figure 2.8.4: recordings by two observers of the same event
Let the two observers record th ree points corresponding to three events, Fig. 2.8.5. These
points define vectors in space, as the difference between the points ( cf. §1.2.5). It is
assumed that both observers “see” the same Eu clidean geometry, that is, if one observer
sees an ellipse, then the other observer will see the same ellipse, but perhaps positioned
differently in space. To ensure that this is so, observed vectors must be related through
some orthogonal tensor Q, for example,
()0*
0*xxQ x x −=− (2.8.4) x
*x
O*O•E
•t
*to*x
2e
1e ax
*
1e•••*
2e
*o•
()*x
TQa
()* TxQ
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since this transformation will automatically pr eserve distances between points, and angles
between vectors (see §1.10.7), for example,
()()()()()()0 0 1 0 0 1*
0* *
0*
1 xx xx xxQxxQ x x x x −⋅−=−⋅−=−⋅− (2.8.5)
Figure 2.8.5: recordings of two observers of three separate events
Although all orthogonal tensors Q do indeed preserve length and angles, it is taken that
the Q in 2.8.4-5 is proper orthogona l, i.e. a rotation tensor ( cf. §1.10.8), so that orientation
is also preserved. Further, it is assumed that ) (tQQ= , which expresses the fact that the
observers can move relative to each other over time.
Observers must also agree on time intervals between events. Let an observer O record a
certain event at time t and a second observer *O record the same event as occurring at
time *t. Then the times must be related through
α+=tt* Observer Time Transformation (2.8.6)
where α is a constant . If now the observers record a second event as occurring at 1t and
*
1t say, one has tttt −=−1* *
1 as required.
The observer transformation 2.8.4 involves the vectors 0xx−and *
0*x x− and as such
does not require the notion of origin or coor dinate system; it is an abstract symbolic
notation for an observer transfor mation. However, an origin o for O and *o for *O can
be introduced and then the points * *
0 0 ,,, xxxx can be regarded as position vectors in
space, Fig. 2.8.6.
The transformation 2.8.4 can now be expressed in the oft-used format
xQ c x )( )(*t t+= Observer (Spatial) Transformation (2.8.7)
where
0*
0 )( )( xQ x c t t−= (2.8.8)
The transformation 2.8.7 is called a Euclidean transformation , since it preserves the
Euclidean geometry. 0xx
0xx−
*
0*xx−*x*
0x
O*O1x
0 1xx−
*
0*
1xx−
*
1x•••
•
••
Section 2.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 267
Figure 2.8.6: position vectors for two observers of the same events
Coordinate Systems
Each observer can introduce any Cartesian coordinate system, with basis vectors {}ie and
{}*
ie say. They can then resolve the position v ectors into vector com ponents. These basis
vectors can be oriented with re spect to each other in any way, that is, they will be related
through i iRe e=*, where R is any rotation tensor. Indeed, each observer can change their
basis, effecting a coordinate transformation. No attempt to introduce specific coordinate
systems will be made here since they are co mpletely unnecessary to the notion of observer
transformation and would only greatly confuse the issue.
Relationship to Passive Change of Frame
Recall the passive change of frame encompassed in Eqns. 2.8.1-2. If one substitutes the
actual x for ()*x in Eqn. 2.8.3, one has:
axQ x+=T * (2.8.9)
This is clearly an observer transformation, relating the position v ector as seen by one
observer to the position vector as seen by a second observer, through an orthogonal tensor
and a vector, as in Eqn. 2.8.7. In the passive change of frame, ijQ are the components of
the orthogonal tensor i ie eQ⊗=*, Eqn. 1.10.25, which maps the bases onto each other:
i iQe e=*. Thus the transformation 2.8.1-2 can be defined uniquely by the pair Q and a.
In that sense, the passive change of frame doe s indeed define an active change of frame,
i.e. a change of observer, through Eqn. 2.8.9. However, the concept of observer discussed
above is the preferred way of de fining an observer transformation.
2.8.4 Objective Vectors and Tensors
The observer transformation 2.8. 7 encapsulates the different vi ewpoints observers have of
the physical world. They will see the same objects, but in general they will see these
objects oriented differently and located at di fferent positions. The goal now is to see o0xx0xx−
*o*
0*xx−
*x*
0x
O*O
Section 2.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 268which of the kinematical tensors are independent of these different viewpoints. As a first
step, next is introduced the concept of an objective tensor .
Suppose that different observers are examining a deforming material. In order to describe
the material, the observers take measurements. This will involve measurements of
spatial
objects associated with the current configuration, for example the velocity or spin. It will
also involve material objects associated with the refere nce configuration, for example line
elements in that configura tion. It will also involve two-point tensors such as the rotation
or deformation gradient, which are associ ated with both the current and reference
configurations. It is assumed that all observer s observe the reference configurat ion to be the same, that is,
they record the same set of points for the material particles in the reference configuration
1.
The observers then move relative to each other and their measurements of objects
associated with the current configuration will in general differ. One would expect (want)
different observers to make the same measurem ent of material objects despite this relative
movement; thus one says that ma terial vectors and tensors are objective (material)
vectors and objective (material) tensors if they remain unchanged under the observer
transformation 2.8.6-7. A spatial vector
u on the other hand is said to be an objective (spatial) vector if it
satisfies the observer tr ansformation (see 2.8.4):2
Qu u=* Objectivity Requirement for a Spatial Vector (2.8.10)
for all rotation tensors Q. An objective (spatial) tensor is defined to be one which
transforms an objective vector into an object ive vector. Consider a tensor observed as
Tand *T by two different observers. Take an objective vector which is observed as v
and *v, and let Tvu= and ** *vT u= . Then, for u to be objective,
*T *v QTQ QTv Qu u === (2.8.11)
and so the tensor is objective provided
T *QTQ T= Objectivity Requirement for a Spatial Tensor (2.8.12)
Various identities can be derived; for example, for objective vectors a and b, and
objective tensors A and B, {▲Problem 1}
1 this does not affect the generality of what follows; the notion of objective tensor is independent of the
chosen reference configuration
2 the time transformation 2.8.6 is trivial and do es not affect the relations to be derived
Section 2.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 269()
()()()()
()( )
()
()* * *** *1**1** *** ** * ** * ** * *
: : BA BABA ABA ABA ABbA Abba bab a bab a ba
=====⋅=⋅⊗=⊗+=+
−− (2.8.13)
For a scalar,
φφ=* Objectivity Requirement for a Scalar (2.8.14)
In other words, an objective scalar is one which has the same value to all observers.
Finally, consider a two-point tens or. Such a tensor is said to be objective if it maps an
objective material vector into an objective sp atial vector. Consider then a two-point
tensor observed as
Tand *T. Take an objective material vector which is observed as v
and *v, and let Tvu= and ** *vT u= . A material vector is objective if it is unaffected
by an observer transformation, so
* *QTv QTv Qu u === (2.8.15)
and so the tensor is objective provided
QT T=* Objectivity Requirement for a Two-point Tensor (2.8.16)
Thus the objectivity requirement for a two-point tensor is the same as that for a spatial
vector.
2.8.5 Objective Kinematics
Next are examined the various kinematic v ectors and tensors introduced in the earlier
sections, and their objectivit y status is determined.
The motion is observed by one observer as
),(tXχx= and by a second observer as
),(* *tXχ x= . The observer transformation gives
)(),()( ),(* *t t t t c XχQ Xχ + = , α+=tt* (2.8.17)
and so the motion is not an objective vector, i.e. Qχχ≠*.
Section 2.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 270The Velocity and Acceleration
Differentiating 2.8.17 (and using the notation x& instead of ()t,Xχ& for brevity), the
velocity under the obser ver transformation is
cxQxQ x &&&& ++=* (2.8.18)
which does not comply with the objectivity re quirement for spatial vectors, 2.8.10. In
other words, different observers will measure different magnitudes for the velocity. The
velocity expression can be put in a form sim ilar to that of elementary mechanics (the
“non-objective” terms are on the right),
()ccxΩxQxQ& && +−=−* * (2.8.19)
where
TQQΩQ&= (2.8.20)
is skew-symmetric (see Eqn. 1.14.2); this tens or represents the rigi d body angular velocity
between the observers (see Eqn. 2.6.1). Note that the velocity is objective provided
oc0Q==&& ,, f o r w h i c h 0 0*cxQ x+= , which is called a time-independent rigid
transformation .
Similarly, for the accelera tion, it can be shown that
()()()ccxΩ cxΩcxΩxQxQ Q Q&&&& &&&&& +−+−−−=− 2* 2 * * (2.8.21)
The first three terms on the ri ght-hand side are called the Euler acceleration , the
centrifugal acceleration and the Coriolis acceleration respectively. The acceleration is
objective provided c& and Q are constant, for which ) (0*tcxQ x+= with oc=&& , which is
called a Galilean transformation – where the two configura tions are related by a rigid
rotation and a translational motion with constant velocity.
The Deformation Gradient
Consider the motion ),(tXχx= . As mentioned, observers observe the reference
configuration to be the same: X X=*. The deformation is then observed as XFx d d=
and XF x d d* *= , so that
X QFX QFxQ x d d d d ===* (2.8.22)
and
QF F=* (2.8.23)
and so, according to 2.8.16, the deformation gradient is objective.
Section 2.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 271The Cauchy-Green Strain Tensors
For the right and left Cauchy-Green tensors,
T T T *T* *T T * T* *
QbQ Q QFF FF bC QFQF FF C
= === == (2.8.24)
Thus the material tensor C and the spatial tensor b are objective3.
The Jacobian Determinant
For the Jacobian determinant, using 1.10.16a,
() J J == = == F F Q QF F det det det det det* * (2.8.25)
and4 so is objective according to 2.8.14.
The Rotation and Stretch Tensors
The polar decomposition is RUF= , where R is the orthogonal rotation tensor and U is
the right stretch tensor. Then * * *UR QRU QF F ≡== . Since QR is orthogonal, the
expression * *UR QRU= is valid provided
U U QR R = =* *, ( 2 . 8 . 2 6 )
Thus the two-point tensor R and the material tensor U are objective.
The Velocity Gradient
Allowing
Q to be a function of time, for the velo city gradient, using 2.5.4, 1.9.18c,
QΩ QlQ QFFQFQ FFl += += =− −⋅
T T 1 1 * * *) ( )( && (2.8.27)
where QΩ is the angular velocity tensor 2.8.20. On the other hand, with wdl+= , and
separating out the symmetric and skew-symmetric parts,
QΩ QwQ w QdQ d += =T * T *, (2.8.28)
Thus the velocity gradient is not objective. Th is is not surprising given that the velocity is
not objective. However, signifi cantly, the rate of deformation, a measure of the rate of
stretching of material, is objective.
3 Some authors define a second order tensor to be objective only if 2.8.12 is satisfied, regardless of whether
it is spatial, two-point or material; with this definition, F and C would be defined as non-objective
4 Note that Q must be a rotation tensor, not just an orthogonal tensor, here
Section 2.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 272The Spatial Gradient
Consider the spatial gradient of an objective vector t:
xtt∂∂= grad , ()**
*gradxtt∂∂= (2.8.29)
Since Qtt=*, the chain rule gives
()
xtQxQt
xx
xt
xt
∂∂=∂∂≡∂∂
∂∂=∂∂*
** *
(2.8.30)
It follows that
()T *grad QxtQ t∂∂= (2.8.31)
Thus the spatial gradient is objective. In gene ral, it can be shown that the spatial gradient
of a tensor field of order n is objective, for example the gradient of a scalar φ,
{▲Problem 2} φgrad . Further, for a vector v, {▲Problem 3} vdiv is objective.
Objective Rates
Consider an objective vector field u. The material derivative u& is not objective.
However, the co-rotational derivative, Eqn. 2.6.12, wuuu−=&o
is objective. To show
this, contract 2.8.28b, T T *QQ QwQ w &+= , to the right with Q to get an expression for
Q&:
QwQwQ−=*& (2.8.32)
and then
o
& && uQ Quw wuuQ QuwuQuQ u Qu u +=−+=+=→=⋅
* * * *) ( (2.8.33)
Then o
uQ uwu =−⋅
** *, or o o
uQ u=*)( , so that the co-rotational derivative of a vector is an
objective vector.
Rates of spatial tensors can also be modified in order to construct objective rates. For
example, consider an objective spatial tensor T, so
T *QTQ T= . Then
T T T *QQT TQQ QTQ T & && ++=⋅
(2.8.34)
which is clearly not objective. However, this can be re-arranged using 2.8.32 into
Section 2.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 273()T * * ** *QTw wTTQ wT Tw T +−=+−⋅
& (2.8.35)
and so the quantity
Tw wTT+−& (2.8.36)
is an objective rate, called the Jaumann rate . Other objective rates of tensors can be
constructed in a similar fashion, for example the Cotter-Rivlin rate , defined by
{▲Problem 4}
TlTlT++T& (2.8.37)
Summary of Objective Kinematic Objects
Table 2.8.1 summarises the objectivity of some important kinematic objects:
objective definition Type Transformation
Jacobian determinant 9 Scalar J J=*
Deformation gradient 9 2-point QF F=*
Rotation 9 Fv FUR1 1−−== 2-point QR R=*
Right Cauchy-Green
strain 9 FFCT= Material C C=*
Green-Lagrange
strain 9 ()IC E−=21 Material E E=*
Rate of Green-
Lagrange strain 9 Material
E E&=⋅
*
Right Stretch 9 C U= Material U U=*
Left Cauchy-Green
strain 9 TFFb= Spatial T *QbQ b=
Euler-Almansi strain 9 ()1
21 −−= bI e Spatial T *QeQ e=
Left Stretch 9 b v= Spatial T *QvQ v=
Spatial Velocity
Gradient × v lgrad= Spatial T T *QQ QQll &+=
Rate of Deformation 9 ()T
21ll d+= Spatial T *QdQ d=
Spin × ()T
21ll w−= Spatial T T *QQ QQw w &+=
Table 2.8.1: Objective kinematic objects
2.8.6 Objective Functions
In a similar way, functions are de fined to be objective as follows:
• A scalar-valued function φ of, for example, a tensor A, is objective if it
transforms in the same way as an objective scalar,
Section 2.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 274()()A Aφφ=* (2.8.38)
• A (spatial) vector-valued function a of a tensor A is objective if it transforms in
the same way as an objective vector
)( )(*AQv Av= (2.8.39)
• A (spatial) tensor-valued function f of a tensor A is objective if it transforms
according to
T *)( )( QAQf Af= (2.8.40)
Objective functions of the Deformation Gradient
Consider an objective scalar-valued function φ of the deformation gradient F, )(Fφ . The
function is objective if )(*Fφφ= . But also,
()()QF Fφφφ ==* * (2.8.41)
Using the polar deco mposition theorem, ()() QRU RUφφ= . Choosing the particular
rigid-body rotation TRQ= then leads to
()()U RUφφ= (2.8.42)
which leads to the reduced form
()()U Fφφ= (2.8.43)
Thus for the scalar function φ to be objective, it must be independent of the rotational
part of F, and depends only on the stretching part ; it cannot be a function of the nine
independent components of the deformation gr adient, but only of the six independent
components of the right stretch tensor. Consider next an objective (s patial) tensor-valued function f of the deformation gradient
F, )(Ff . According to the definition of object ivity of a second order tensor, 2.8.12:
()T *QFQf f= (2.8.44)
But also,
()()QFf Ff f ==* * (2.8.45)
Again, using the polar decomposition theo rem and choosing the particular rigid-body
rotation TRQ= leads to
()()RRUfR UfT= (2.8.46)
Section 2.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 275
which leads to the reduced form
()()TRURf Ff= (2.8.47)
Thus for f to be objective, its dependence on F must be through an arbitrary function of U
together with a more explicit dependence on R, the rotation tensor
Example
Consider the tensor function ()2T)( FF Ffα= . Then
[] []()T T2T2T) )(( )( QFQf Q FFQ QF QF QFf = = = α α
and so the objectivity requirement is satisfi ed. According to the above, then, one can
evaluate () ( ) ()2T TUU RRUfR Uf α= = , and the reduced form is
()T 4 T2TR RU R UURf α α = =
Also, since 2UC= and () IC E−=21, alternative reduced forms are
() ()T
3T
2 , RERff RCRff = =
■
Finally, consider a
spatial tensor function f of a material tensor T. Then
)()()( ,)( )(* * T *Tf Tf Tf QTQf Tf == = (2.8.48)
It follows that
TQfQf= (2.8.49)
This is true only in the special case IQ= and so is not true in general. It follows that the
function f is not objective.
2.8.7 Problems
1.
Derive the relations 2.8.13
2. Show that the spatial gradient of a scalar φ is objective.
3. Show that the divergence of a spatial vector v is objective. [Hint: use the definition
1.11.9 and identity 1.9.10e]
4. Verify that the Rivlin-Cotter rate of a tensor T, TlTlT++T, is objective.
Section 2.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 2762.9 Rigid Body Rotations of Configurations
In this section are discussed rigid body rotations to the current and reference
configurations.
2.9.1 A Rigid Body Rotation of the Current Configuration
As mentioned in §2.8.1, the circumstance of tw o observers, moving relative to each other
and examining a fixed configuration (the curre nt configuration) is equivalent to one
observer taking measurements of two different configurations, moving relative to each
other1. The objectivity requirements of the va rious kinematic object s discussed in the
previous section can thus also be examined by consid ering rigid body rotations and
translations of the current configuration.
Any rigid body rotation and tran slation of the current confi guration can be expressed in
the form
()() )( , )( ,*t t t t c XxQ Xx + = (2.9.1)
where Q is a rotation tensor. This is illustrate d in Fig. 2.9.5. The current configuration is
denoted by S and the rotated configuration by *S.
Just as XFx d d= , the deformation gradient for the configuration *S relative to the
reference configuration 0S is defined through XF x d d* *= . From 2.9.1, as in §2.8.5 (see
Eqn. 2.8.23), and similarly for the right and left Cauchy-Green tensors,
T T** ** T* **
QbQ FF bC FF CQF F
=====
(2.9.2)
Thus in the deformations S S→0:F and *
0*: S S→ F , the right Cauchy Green tensors,
C and *C, are the same, but the left Cauchy Gr een tensors are different, and related
through T *QbQ b= .
All the other results obtained in the last sec tion in the context of observer transformations,
for example for the Jacobian, stretch tensors, etc., hold also for the case of rotations to the current configuration.
1 Although equivalent, there is a difference: in one, th ere are two observers who record one event (a material
particle say) as at two different points, in the other there is one observer who records two different events
(the place where the one material particle is in two different configurations)
Section 2.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 277
Figure 2.9.1: a rigid body rotation and translation of the current configuration
2.9.2 A Rigid Body Rotation of the Reference Configuration
Consider now a rigid-body rotation to the reference configuration. Such rotations play an
important role in the notion of ma terial symmetry (see Chapter 5).
The reference configuration is denoted by 0S and the rotated/transl ated configuration by
◊S, Fig. 2.9.2. The deformation grad ient for the curre nt configuration S relative to ◊S is
defined through XQF XFx d d d◊◊◊== . But XFx d d= and so (and similarly for the
right and left Cauchy-Green tensors)
b FF bQCQ FF CFQ F
=====
◊◊◊◊◊◊◊
TT TT
(2.9.3)
Thus the change to the right (left) Cauchy-Green strain tensor under a rotation to the
reference configuration is the same as the chan ge to the left (right) Cauchy-Green strain
tensor under a rotation of the current configuration. X reference
configuration
*S*x
*FF
x
0SSxd
*xd
cQXd
Section 2.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 278
Figure 2.9.2: a rigid body rotation of the reference configuration
XQ
reference
configuration S◊S
◊X◊F
Fx0STQ
S
Section 2.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 2792.10 Convected Coordinates
In this section, the deformation and strain tensors described in §2.2-3 are now described
using convected coordinates (see §1.16). Note that all the tensor relations expressed in
symbolic notation already discussed, such as C U= , ii i n NFλ=ˆ , lFF=& , are independent
of coordinate system, and hold al so for convected coordinates.
2.10.1 Convected Coordinates
Introduce the curvilinear coordinates iΘ. The material coordinates can then be written as
),,(3 2 1ΘΘΘ=XX (2.10.1)
so iiXE X= and
ii
iid dX d G E X Θ== , (2.10.2)
where iG are the covariant base vectors in the re ference configuration, with corresponding
contravariant base vectors iG, Fig. 2.10.1, with
i
j jiδ=⋅GG (2.10.3)
Figure 2.10.1: Curvilinear Coordinates
The coordinate curves, curves of constant iΘ, form a net in the undeformed configuration.
One says that the curvilinear coordinates are convected or embedded , that is, the coordinate
curves are attached to material particles and deform with the body, so that each material 1 1,xX2 2,xX
3 3,xXX
1 1,eE2 2,eE1g2gcurrent
configuration reference
configuration
1G2G
x
Section 2.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 280particle has the same values of the coordinates iΘ in both the reference and current
configurations.
In the current configuration, the spatial coor dinates can be expressed in terms of a new,
“current”, set of curvilinear coordinates
),,,(3 2 1tΘΘΘ=xx , (2.10.4)
with corresponding covariant base vectors ig and contravariant base vectors ig, with
ii
iid dx d g e x Θ== , (2.10.5)
Example
Consider a motion whereby a cube of material, with sides of length 0L, is transformed into a
cylinder of radius R and height H, Fig. 2.10.2.
Figure 2.10.2: a cube deformed into a cylinder
A plane view of one quarter of the cube and cylinder are shown in Fig. 2.10.3.
Figure 2.10.3: a cube deformed into a cylinder 0LR
0LH
1X2X
1x2x
0L
RXx• • P p
Section 2.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 281
The motion and inverse motion are given by
)(Xχx= , ()
()()
()()
3
0322212 1
02222121
01
22
XLHxX XXX
LRxX XX
LRx
=+=+=
(basis: ie)
and
)(1xχX−= , () ()
() ()
3 0 32221
12
0 22221 0 1
22
xHLXx xxx
RLXx xRLX
=+ =+ =
(basis: iE)
Introducing a set of convected coordinates, Fig. 2.10.4, the material and spatial coordinates
are
),,(
3 2 1ΘΘΘ=XX ,
3 0 32 1 0 21 0 1
tan22
Θ=ΘΘ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛=Θ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛=
HLXRLXRLX
and (these are simply cylindrical coordinates)
),,(3 2 1ΘΘΘ=xx ,
3 32 1 22 1 1
sincos
Θ=ΘΘ=ΘΘ=
xxx
A typical material particle (denoted by p) is shown in Fig. 2.10.4. Note that the position
vectors for p have the same iΘ values, since they represent the same material particle.
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 282
Figure 2.10.4: curvilinear coordinate curves
■
2.10.2 The Deformation Gradient
With convected curvilinear coordinate s, the deformation gradient is
i
iG gF⊗= , (2.10.6)
which is consistent with
() XF GG g g x d d d dji
ij
jj=⊗Θ=Θ= (2.10.7)
The deformation gradient F, the transpose TF and the inverses T 1,−−F F , map the base
vectors in one configuration onto the base vectors in the other configuration:
iiiii
ii
i
g G FG g Fg G FG gF
⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=
−−
TT1
Æ
i ii ii ii i
G gFg GFG gFg FG
====
−−
TT1
Deformation Gradient (2.10.8)
Thus the tensors F and 1−F map the covariant base vectors into each other, whereas the
tensors T−F and TF map the contravariant base vectors into each other, as illustrated in Fig.
2.10.5. 1X2X
1x2x
1Θ2Θ
1Θ2Θ
R=Θ142π=Θ
• • p p
Section 2.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 283
Figure 2.10.5: the deformation gradie nt, its transpose and the inverses
Components of F
F has different components with re spect to the different bases:
j
ii
j jij
i j iij j i
ijj
ii
j ji j
i j iij j i
ij
f f f fF F F F
g g g g g g g gG G G G G G G G F
⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=
⋅
⋅⋅⋅
⋅⋅
() () () ()
() () () ()j
ii
j jij
i j iijj i
ijj
ii
j jij
i j iijj i
ij
f f f fF F F F
g g g g g g g gG G G G G G G G F
⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =
⋅
⋅−⋅− − −⋅
⋅−⋅− − − −
1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1
() () () ()
() () () ()j
ii
j jij
i j iijj i
ijj
ii
j jij
i j iijj i
ij
f f f fF F F F
g g g g g g g gG G G G G G G G F
⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =
⋅
⋅⋅⋅
⋅⋅
T T T TT T T T T
() () () ()
() () () ()j
ii
j jij
i j iijj i
ijj
ii
j jij
i j iijj i
ij
f f f fF F F F
g g g g g g g gG G G G G G G G F
⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =
⋅
⋅−⋅− − −⋅
⋅−⋅− − − −
T T T TT T T T T
(2.10.9)
The components of F with respect to the reference bases {}{}i
iG G, are
1G2G
1G2G
1g2g
1g2g
covariant basis contravariant basis
T−F
F
1−FTF
Section 2.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 284jm
mi
ji
ji i
jk ijk j
ij
iki jk j i ijjm
im
j i j i ij
x
XFG FG Fx XF
Θ∂∂
∂Θ∂=⋅= =⋅= =⋅= =Θ∂∂
Θ∂∂=⋅= =
⋅⋅
gG FGGgG FGGgG FGGgG FGG
(2.10.10)
and similarly for the components with respect to the current bases.
Components of the Base Vectors in different Bases
Now
()()
mm
im
mij
imm
jj
im
mjij
mm
j ij m
mj i i
F FF FF F
G GG GGG G GG G FG g
⋅⋅⋅
= == =⊗=⊗==
δ δ (2.10.11)
showing that some of the components of the deformation gradient can be viewed also as components of the base vectors. Similarly,
()()mm
im
mi i i f f g g gF G⋅− − −= ==1 1 1 (2.10.12)
For the contravariant base vectors, one has
()()()()
() ()
() ()mi
m mmii
jmj
mi
j mmji
jmj
mi
j mmji i
F FF FF F
G GG GGG G GG G GF g
⋅− −⋅− −⋅− − −
= == =⊗ =⊗ ==
T TT TT T T
δ δ (2.10.13)
and
()()mi
m mmii if f g g gF G⋅= ==T T T (2.10.14)
2.10.3 Reduction to Materi al and Spatial Coordinates
Material Coordinates
Suppose that the material coordinates iX with Cartesian basis are used (rather than the
convected coordinates with curvilinear basis iG), Fig. 2.10.6. Then
Section 2.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 285j
ji
j
ji
ij ij
j ij
i
i j
ji
j
ji
ii j ij
j ij
ii i
xX
xXx x
XX
XXX X
X
e e ge e g
E E E GE E E G
∂∂=
∂Θ∂=∂∂=
Θ∂∂=
=
∂∂=
∂Θ∂==
∂∂=
Θ∂∂=
→Θ , , (2.10.15)
and
X e E g E g G Fx E e E g G gF
gradGrad
1=⊗∂∂=⊗=⊗==⊗∂∂=⊗=⊗=
− j
i ji
i
ii
ii
j ij
i
ii
i
xXXx
(2.10.16)
which are Eqns. 2.2.2, 2.2.4. Thus x Grad is the notation for F to be used when the material
coordinates iX are used to describe the deformation.
Figure 2.10.6: Material coordinates and deformed basis
Spatial Coordinates
Similarly, when the spatial coordinates ix are to be used as independent variables, then
i j
ji
j
ji
ii j ij
j ij
i
j
ji
j
ji
ij ij
j ij
ii i
xx
xxx x
Xx
XxX X
x
e e e ge e e g
E E GE E G
=
∂∂=
∂Θ∂==
∂∂=
Θ∂∂=
∂∂=
∂Θ∂=∂∂=
Θ∂∂=
→Θ , , (2.10.17)
and 1X2X
3XX1E2E
1g2gcurrent
configuration reference
configuration
Section 2.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 286X e E e G g G Fx E e G e G gF
gradGrad
1=⊗∂∂=⊗=⊗==⊗∂∂=⊗=⊗=
− i
j ij
i
ii
ij
iji
i
ii
i
xXXx
(2.10.18)
The descriptions are illustrated in Fig. 2.10.7. Note that the base vectors iG, ig are not the
same in each of these cases (curvilinear, material and spatial).
Figure 2.10.7: deformation described using different independent variables
1X2X
1x2x
1X2X
1x2x
1X2X
1x2x1G2G
1g2g
1E2E
1g2g
2G
1G1e2ei
iG gF⊗=
x E e F Grad=⊗∂∂=j
iji
Xxi
ig G F⊗=−1
X e E F grad1=⊗∂∂=− j
i ji
xX
Section 2.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 2872.10.4 Strain Tensors
The Cauchy-Green tensors
The right Cauchy-Green tensor C and the left Cauchy-Green tensor b are defined by Eqns.
2.2.10, 2.2.13,
()()
() () ( )
() ( )
() () ( )j i
ijj i
ijj
j iij iij
j iij
jj i
ij iij
j iij
jj i
ij i
ijj i
ijj
j ii
b Gb GC gC g
g g g g g GG g FF bg g g g g GG g FFbG G G G G gg G FF CG G G G G gg G FFC
⊗ ≡⊗=⊗ ⊗==⊗≡⊗=⊗ ⊗==⊗ ≡⊗=⊗⊗==⊗≡⊗=⊗⊗==
− −− −− −− −
1 1 T 1T1 T 1 1T
(2.10.19)
Thus the covariant components of the right Cauchy-Green tensor are the metric coefficients
ijg, the covariant components of the identity tensor with respect to the convected bases in the
current configuration, j i
ijg g g gI ⊗=≡ . It is possible to evaluate other components of C,
e.g. ijC, and also its components with respect to the current basis through 2.10.14, but only
the components ijC with respect to the reference basis will be used in the analysis. Similarly,
for 1−b, the components ()ijb1− with respect to the current configuration will be used.
The Stretch
Now, analogous to 2.2.9, 2.2.12,
x xb XXX XC xx
d d dd dSd d dd ds
1 22
−=⋅==⋅= (2.10.20)
so that the stretches are, analogous to 2.2.17,
()j
ijij
iji
xd bxd d ddd
dd
dsdSXdCXd d ddd
dd
dSds
ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ1ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
1 1 1
22
222
2
− − −→ = ==→ = ==
xbxxxbxxXCXXXCXX
λλ
(2.10.21)
The Green-Lagrange and Euler-Almansi Tensors
The Green-Lagrange strain tensor E and the Euler-Almansi strain tensor e are defined
through 2.2.22, 2.2.24,
Section 2.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 288()
() xxe x bIxXXE XIC X
dd d ddS dsdd d ddS ds
≡−=−≡− =−
−12 22 2
21
221
2 (2.10.22)
The components of E and e can be evaluate d through (writing I G≡, the identity tensor
expressed in terms of the base vector s in the reference configuration, and Ig≡, the identity
tensor expressed in terms of the base vectors in the current configuration)
()() ()
()() ()j i
ijj i
ij ijj i
ijj i
ijj i
ijj i
ij ijj i
ijj i
ij
e G g G gE G g G g
g g g g g g g g bg eG G G G G G G G GC E
⊗≡⊗−=⊗−⊗=−=⊗≡⊗−=⊗−⊗ =−=
−
21
21
2121
21
21
1
(2.10.23)
Note that the components of E and e with respect to their bases are equal, ij ije E= (although
this is not true regarding their other components, e.g. ij ije E≠).
2.10.5 Intermediate Configurations
Stretch and Rotation Tensors
The polar decompositions vR RUF== have been described in §2.2.5. The decompositions
are illustrated in Fig. 2.10.8. In the material decomposition, the material is first stretched by
U and then rotated by R. Let the base vectors in the associated intermediate configuration be
{}igˆ. Similarly, in the spatial decomposition, the material is first rotated by R and then
stretched by v. Let the base vectors in the associated intermediate configuration in this case
be {}iG. Then, analogous to Eqn. 2.10.8, { ▲Problem 1}
iiiii
ii
i
g G UG g Ug G UG gU
ˆˆˆˆ
TT1
⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=
−−
Æ
i ii ii ii i
G gUg GUG gUg UG
====
−−
ˆˆˆˆ
TT1
(2.10.24)
iiiii
ii
i
g G vG g vg G vG gv
⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=
−−
ˆˆˆˆ
TT1
Æ
i ii ii ii i
G gvg GvG gvg Gv
ˆˆˆˆ
TT1
====
−−
(2.10.25)
Section 2.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 289Note that U and v symmetric, TUU= , Tvv= , so
ii i
iii i
i
G g g G Ug G G gU
⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=
−ˆ ˆˆ ˆ
1 Æ i i
i ii i
i i
g GU G gUG gU g UG
ˆ , ˆˆ ,ˆ
1 1= == =
− − (2.10.26)
ii i
iii i
i
G g g G vg G G gv
ˆ ˆˆ ˆ
1⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=
− Æ
i i
i ii i
i i
g Gv G gvG vg g Gv
= == =
− − ˆ ,ˆˆ , ˆ
1 1 (2.10.27)
Similarly, for the rotation tensor, with R orthogonal, T 1R R=−,
ii i
iii i
i
G G G G RG G G GR
ˆ ˆˆ ˆ
T⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗= Æ
i i
i ii i
i i
G GR G GRG RG G RG
= == =
ˆ , ˆˆ ,ˆ
T T (2.10.28)
ii i
iii i
i
g g g g Rg g g gR
⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=
ˆ ˆˆ ˆ
T Æ i i
i ii i
i i
g gR g gRg gR g gR
ˆ ,ˆˆ , ˆ
T T= == = (2.10.29)
The above relations can be ch ecked using Eqns. 2.10.8 and RUF= , vRF= , 1 1 − −=RF v ,
etc.
Figure 2.10.8: the material and spatial polar decompositions
Various relations between the base ve ctors can be derived, for example,
()()
j
ij
iji
jij i j ij i j i j i j i
gG gGgG gGgG gGgG gRRG gR RG gG
ˆ ˆˆ ˆˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ T
⋅= =⋅⋅= =⋅⋅= =⋅⋅= =⋅=⋅
LLL (2.10.30)
{}iG
{}igˆUR{}ig{}iGˆ
R v
Section 2.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 290Deformation Gradient Relationship between Bases
The various base vectors are related above th rough the stretch and rotation tensors. The
intermediate bases are related directly through the deformation gradient. For example, from 2.10.26a, 2.10.28b,
i i i i GF G UR UG g ˆ ˆ ˆT T= == (2.10.31)
In the same way,
i ii ii ii i
gF GgF GGF gGF g
ˆ ˆˆ ˆˆ ˆˆ ˆ
T1T
====
−−
(2.10.32)
Tensor Components
The stretch and rotation tensors can be decomposed along any of the bases. For U the most
natural bases would be {}iG and {}iG, for example,
j
ij
ij
i ji j
iji
ji i
jj
ii
jmj im j i ij
j iijj i j i ijj i
ij
U UU UG U UU U
Gg UGG G G UgG UGG G G Ug G UGG G G UgG UGG G G U
⋅= = ⊗=⋅= = ⊗=⋅= = ⊗=⋅= = ⊗=
⋅ ⋅⋅ ⋅
ˆ ,ˆ ,ˆ ,ˆ ,
(2.10.33)
with j
ij
ii
ji
jji ij
ji ij U UU U U UU U⋅⋅⋅
⋅ = = = = , , , . One also has
j
ij
ij
i ji j
iji
ji i
jj
ii
jmj im j i ij
j iijj i j i ijj i
ij
v vv vG v vv v
Gg GvG G G vgG GvG G G vg G GvG G G vgG GvG G G v
ˆ ˆˆ ,ˆ ˆˆ ˆˆ ,ˆ ˆˆˆ ˆˆ ,ˆ ˆˆ ˆˆ ,ˆ ˆ
⋅== ⊗=⋅== ⊗=⋅== ⊗=⋅== ⊗=
⋅ ⋅⋅ ⋅ (2.10.34)
with similar symmetry. Also,
Section 2.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 291() ()
() ()
() ()
() ()j
ij
ij
i jij
iji
jii
jj
ii
jj
mim j iij
j iijj i j i ijj i
ij
U UU Ug U UU U
gG gUg g g UGg gUg g g Ug G gUg g g UgG gUg g g U
ˆ ˆ ˆ ,ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆ ,ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ,ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆ ,ˆ ˆ
1 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 1
⋅= = ⊗ =⋅= = ⊗ =⋅= = ⊗ =⋅= = ⊗ =
−⋅−⋅− −−
⋅−
⋅− −− − − −− − − −
(2.10.35)
and
() ()
() ()
() ()
() ()j
ij
ij
i jij
iji
jii
jj
ii
ji
mmj j iij
j iijj i j i ijj i
ij
v vv vg v vv v
gG gvg g g vGg gvg g g vg G gvg g g vgG gvg g g v
⋅= = ⊗ =⋅= = ⊗ =⋅= = ⊗ =⋅= = ⊗ =
−⋅−⋅− −−
⋅−
⋅− −− − − −− − − −
ˆ ,ˆ ,ˆ ,ˆ ,
1 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 1
(2.10.36)
with similar symmetry. Note that, compar ing 2.10.33a, 2.10.34a, 2.10.35a, 2.10.36a and
using 2.10.30,
()
()() ( )ij ij ij ij
j i
ijj i
ijj i
ijj i
ij
v v U U
vUvU
1 1
1 11 1ˆ ˆˆ ˆ
− −
− −− −===
⊗ =⊗ =⊗=⊗=
g g vg g UG G vG G U
(2.10.37)
Now note that rotations preserve vectors lengths and, in particular, preserve the metric, i.e.,
j i ij j i ijj i ij j i ij
g gG G
gg ggGG GG
ˆˆ ˆˆˆ ˆ
⋅==⋅=⋅==⋅= (2.10.38)
Thus, again using 2.10.30, a nd 2.10.33-2.10.36, the contrava riant components of the above
tensors are also equal, () ()ijijijijv v U U1 1 − −=== .
As mentioned, the tensors can be decomp osed along other bases, for example,
j i j i ij
j iijv v gG vgg g g v ⋅== ⊗= ˆ , (2.10.39)
2.10.6 Eigenvectors and Eigenvalues
Analogous to §2.2.5, the eigenvalues of C are determined from the eigenvalue problem
Section 2.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 292()0 det =−I CCλ (2.10.40)
leading to the characteristic equation 1.11.5
0 III II I2 3=−+−C CC CC C λλλ (2.10.41)
with principal scalar invariants 1.11.6-7
[] ()
3 2 1 3 211 3 3 2 2 1 21 2 2
213 2 1
det III) tr()(tr IItr I
C C C CC C C C C C CC C C C
CC CC
λλλ ελλλλλλλλλ
= ==++=− =− =++===
kj i
ijkj
ii
jj
ji
ii
i
CCCCC CCA
(2.10.42)
The eigenvectors are the principal material directions iNˆ, with
() 0 NI C =−i iˆλ (2.10.43)
The spectral decomposition is then
∑
=⊗ =3
12 ˆ ˆ
ii i i N N Cλ (2.10.44)
where 2
i iλλ=C and the iλ are the stretches. The remaining spectral decompositions in
2.2.37 hold also. Note also that the rotation tens or in terms of principal directions is (see
2.2.35)
ii i
i N n N nR ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ⊗=⊗= (2.10.45)
where inˆ are the spatial principal directions.
2.10.7 Displacement and Displacement Gradients
Consider the displacement u of a material particle. This can be written in terms of covariant
components iU and iu:
i
ii
i u U g G Xxu =≡−= . (2.10.46)
The covariant derivative of u can be expressed as
m
imm
im iu U g Gu= =Θ∂∂ (2.10.47)
Section 2.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 293
The single line refers to covariant differentia tion with respect to the undeformed basis, i.e.
the Christoffel symbols to use are functions of the ijG. The double line refers to covariant
differentiation with respect to the deformed ba sis, i.e. the Christoffel symbols to use are
functions of the ijg.
Alternatively, the covariant de rivative can be expressed as
i i i i iGgX x u−=
Θ∂∂−
Θ∂∂=
Θ∂∂ (2.10.48)
and so
()
() ()mm
i mim m
im
im i imm
i mim m
im
im i i
f u uF U U
g g g g GG G G G g
⋅−⋅
= −=−== += +=
1δδ
(2.10.49)
The last equalities following from 2.10.11-12.
The components of the Green-Lagrange and Euler-Almansi strain tensors 2.10.23 can be
written in terms of displaceme nts using relations 2.10.49 { ▲Problem 2}:
()( )
()( )
jn
inij ji ij ij ijjn
inij ji ij ij ij
uu u u G g eUU U U G g E
−+=−=++=−=
21
2121
21
(2.10.50)
In terms of spatial coordinates, ()ji j
i i ii iX x X e gE G ∂∂===Θ / , , , j
i ji X U U ∂∂= / , the
components of the Euler-Lagrange strain tensor are
()⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛−∂∂
∂∂=−=jk
ik
ij
ji
ij mn jn
im
ij ij ijXU
XU
XU
XU
Xx
XxG g E21
21
21δδ (2.10.51)
which is 2.2.46.
2.10.8 The Deformation of Area and Volume Elements
Differential Volume Element
Consider a differential volume element formed by the elements iidGΘ in the undeformed
configuration, Eqn. 1.16.36:
Section 2.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 294
3 2 1ΘΘΘ= dddG dV (2.10.52)
where, Eqn. 1.16.13,
[]j i ij ij G G G GG⋅= = , det (2.10.53)
The same volume element in the deformed configuration is determined by the elements
iidgΘ :
3 2 1ΘΘΘ= dddg dv (2.10.54)
where
[]j i ij ij g g g gg⋅= = , det (2.8.55)
From 1.16.22 et seq. , 2.10.11,
FG GGggg
det3 2 13 2 13 2 1
GG FFFFFFg
ijkk j ik j ik j i
==×⋅ =×⋅=
⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅
ε (2.10.56)
where ijkε is the Cartesian permutation symbol, and so the Jacobian determinant is (see
2.2.53)
Fdet===
Gg
dVdvJ (2.10.57)
and Fdet is the determinant of the matrix with componentsi
jF⋅.
Differential Area Element
Consider a differential surface (parallelogram ) element in the undeformed configuration,
bounded by two vector elements )1(Xd and )2(Xd , and with unit normal Nˆ. Then the vector
normal to the surface element and with magnitude equal to the area of the surface is, using
1.16.23, given by
() k j i
ijk jj
iid de d d d d dS G G G X X NG )2( )1( )2( )1( )2( )1( ˆ ΘΘ=Θ×Θ=×= (2.10.58)
Section 2.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 295where ()G
ijke is the permutation symbol associated with the basis iG, i.e.
()G eijk k j i ijk ijk ε ε =×⋅= G GGG. (2.10.59)
Using k kgF GT= , one has
k j i
ijk d dG dS gF NT )2( )1( ˆ ΘΘ=ε (2.10.60)
Similarly, the surface vector in the deformed configuration with unit normal nˆ is
() kj i
ijk jj
iid de d d d d ds g g g x x ng )2( )1( )2( )1( )2( )1(ˆ ΘΘ=Θ×Θ=×= (2.10.61)
where ()g
ijke is the permutation symbol associated with the basis ig, i.e.
()g eijk k j i ijk ijk ε ε =×⋅= g ggg. (2.10.62)
Comparing the two expressions for the areas in the undeformed and deformed configurations,
2.10.60-61, one finds that
() dS dSGgds NFF NF nT Tdet ˆ− −= = (2.10.63)
which is Nanson’s relation, Eqn. 2.2.59.
2.10.9 Problems
1. Derive the relations 2.10.24.
2. Use relations 2.10.49, with j i ijg gg⋅= and j i ijG GG⋅= , to derive 2.10.50
()( )
()( )
jn
inij ji ij ij ijjn
inij ji ij ij ij
uu u u G g eUU U U G g E
−+=−=++=−=
21
2121
21
Section 2.11
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 296Convected Coordinates: Time Rates of Change
In this section, the time derivatives of kinematic tensors described in §2.4-2.6 are now
described using convected coordinates.
2.11.1 Deformation Rates
Time Derivatives of the Base Vectors and the Deformation Gradient
First, the material time derivatives of the deformed base vectors are, from 2.10.8,
i i i ii i i i
gFF gFF GFggFF gFF GFg
T T T T T1 1
& &&& &&&
− − −− −
−= ==−=== (2.11.1)
with, again from 2.10.8,
iiiii
ii
i
g G FGg Fg G FGgF
& &&&& &&&
⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=
−−
TT1
(2.11.2)
The Velocity Gradient
The velocity gradient is defined by 2.5.2, v lgrad= , so that, using 1.16.5,
j
ji
ij
ji
ix xgvevev
xvl ⊗
Θ∂∂=⊗
∂Θ∂
Θ∂∂=⊗
∂∂=∂∂= (2.11.3)
Also, from 1.16.3,
i i iΘ∂∂=Θ∂∂=v xg&& (2.11.4)
so that, as an alternative to 2.11.3,
i
iggl⊗=& (2.11.5)
This is consistent with Eqn. 2.5.4, lFF=& , which gives, with 1.11.2a and 2.10.8b,
()()i
ij
ji
i gg g GGg FFl ⊗=⊗ ⊗==−& &&1 (2.11.6)
Section 2.11
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 297
The components of the spa tial velocity gradient are
j i j i ijj
i m imj j
ij
iji
ji i
jj i j i ij
lg lll
gg lgggg gg lgggg lgggg lgg
&&&&&
⋅==⋅=⋅==⋅==⋅==
⋅⋅ (2.11.7)
Further, from 2.11.1, 2.11.2 and 2.11.5,
lg lggl g lgg
i
ii i
i i
−= =−= =
TT& &
(2.11.8)
Contracting the first of these with idΘ leads to
i
ii
i d d Θ=Θ lg g& (2.11.9)
which is equivalent to 2.5.1, xlv d d= .
The Rate of Deformation and Spin Tensors
From 2.5.6, wdl+= . The covariant components of the rate of deformation and spin are
() () ()
() () ()j i j i j mm m
m i j i ijj i j i j i j mm m
m i j i ij
wd
gggg gg g g gg gllggg gggg gg g g gg gllg
⋅−⋅=⊗−⊗=−=⋅=⋅+⋅=⊗+⊗=+=⋅
&& & &&& & &
21
21
2121
21
21
21
TT
(2.11.10)
Section 2.12
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 2982.12 Pull Back, Push Forward and Lie Time Derivatives
2.12.1 Push-Forward and Pull-Back
The concepts of pull-back and push-forward have a number of uses, in particular they will be
used to define the Lie derivative further below.
Vectors
Consider a vector V given in terms of the reference configuration base vectors:
ii i
i V V G G V== (2.12.1)
The push-forward of V, ()V*χ , is defined to be the vector with the same components, but
with respect to the current configuration base ve ctors. The push-forward of a vector depends
on the type of components; the symbol b is used for covariant components iV and the
symbol # for contravariant components iV. Thus, using 2.10.8,
()
() FV FG g VVF GF g V
==== ==− −
ii
iii
ii
ib
V VV V
#
*T T
*
χχ. (2.12.2)
A special case is the push forward of a line element in the reference configuration, Eqn. 2.10.7,
() x g X d d dii=Θ=#
*χ . (2.12.3)
which is consistent with the fact that, wi th convected coordinates, the line element Xd has
the same coordinates with respect to th e reference configuration basis as does xd with
respect to the current configuration basis.
Similarly, consider a vector v given in terms of the current configuration basis:
ii i
i v v g g v== (2.12.4)
The pull-back of v, ()v1
*−χ , is defined to be the vector with components iv (or iv) with
respect to the reference configuration base vectors iG (or iG). Thus, using 2.10.8,
()
() vF gF G vvF gF G v
1 1 # 1
*T T 1
*
− −−
======
i-i
iii
ii
ib
v vv v
χχ. (2.12.5)
Section 2.12
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 299and, for a line element in the current configuration,
() X xF G x d d dx dii===− − 1 # 1
*χ . (2.12.6)
Note that a push-forward and pull-back appl ied successively to a vector with the same
component type will result in the initial vector.
From the above, for two material vectors U and V and two spatial vectors u and v,
()()()()
() () () ()b bb b
v u v u vuV U V U VU
1
*# 1
*# 1
*1
**#
*#
* *
− − − −⋅=⋅=⋅⋅=⋅=⋅
χχ χχχχχχ (2.12.7)
Tensors
Consider a material tensor A:
ji j
ij
ii
j j iij j i
ij A A A A G G G G G G G G A ⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=⋅
⋅ (2.12.8)
As for the vector, the push-forward of A, ()A*χ , is defined to be the tensor with the same
components, but with respect to the deform ed base vectors. Thus, using 2.10.8,
() ( )
() ()
() ()
() ()T T T /
*1 T \
*T #
*1 T T T
*
AFF FG GF g g AFAF GF FG g g AFAF FG FG g g AAFF GF GF g g A
− −⋅ ⋅− −
⋅ ⋅−− − −
=⊗ =⊗== ⊗ =⊗== ⊗ =⊗== ⊗ =⊗=
ji j
i jij
ij
ii
jj
ii
jj i ij j iijj i
ijj i
ijb
A AA AA AA A
χχχχ
. (2.12.9)
Similarly, consider a spatial tensor a:
jij
ij
ii
j j iij j i
ij a a a a g g g g g g g g a ⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=⋅
⋅ (2.12.10)
The pull-back is
() ( )
() ()
() ()
() ()T T 1 T / 1
*1 T 1 \ 1
*T 1 1 1 # 1
*T T T 1
*
− ⋅ ⋅ −− −
⋅ ⋅−−− − −−
= ⊗ =⊗==⊗ =⊗==⊗ =⊗== ⊗ =⊗=
aFF gF gF G G aaFF gF gF G G aaFF gF gF G G aaFF gF gF G G a
j- i j
i ji j
ij
ii
jj
ii
jj-
i ij j iijj i
ijj i
ijb
a aa aa aa a
χχχχ
(2.12.11)
Section 2.12
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 300Push-Forward and Pull-Back relations for Vectors and Tensors
For two material tensors A and B and two spatial tensors a and b, the scalar product is
i
jj
ij
ii
j ijij ij
iji
jj
ij
ii
j ijij ij
ij
ba ba ba baBA BA BA BA
⋅⋅⋅
⋅⋅⋅⋅
⋅
========
baBA
::
(2.12.12)
This scalar product then push-forwards and pull-backs as { ▲Problem 1}
()()()()
() () () ()
() () () ()() () () ()
/ 1
*\ 1
*\ 1
*/ 1
*1
*# 1
*# 1
*1
*/
*\
*\
*/
**#
*#
* *
: :: : :: :: : :
b a b ab a b a baB A B AB A B A BA
− − − −− − − −
= == == == =
χχχχχχ χχχχχχχχχχ
b bb b
(2.12.13)
For material tensor A and material vectors VU,, and spatial tensor a and spatial vectors
vu,,
jj
ii j i
jij
iji
jij
ijj
ii j i
j ij
iji
jij
i
vau vau vau vauVAU VAU VAU VAU
⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
===== = = =
uavUAV
(2.12.14)
Then
()()()()()()
() () () () () ()
() () () () () ()() () () () () ()
b bb b bb bb b b
v a u v a uv a u v a u uavV A U V A UV A U V A U UAV
1
*/ 1
*# 1
*# 1
*\ 1
*1
*# 1
*1
*# 1
*1
*# 1
*1
**/
*#
*#
*\
* *#
* *#
* *#
* *
− − − − − −− − − − − −
= == == == =
χχχ χχχχχχ χχχχχχχχχχχχχχχ
(2.12.15)
For material tensor A and material vector V, and spatial tensor a and spatial vector v, the
contractions AV and av are
jij j i
j jj
ij
ijjij j i
j jj
ij
ij
va va va vaVA VA VA VA
========
⋅⋅⋅⋅
avAV
(2.12.16)
and so transform as
Section 2.12
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 301() ()()()()
( ) () () () ()
( ) () () () ()
( ) () () () ()# 1
*\ 1
*1
*# 1
*# 1
*1
*/ 1
*# 1
*1
*1
*#
*\
* *#
*#
**/
*#
* * *
v a v a avv a v a avV A V A AVV A V A AV
− − − − −− − − − −
= == == == =
χχ χχ χχχ χχ χχχχχ χχχχχ χ
bb b bbb b b
(2.12.17)
Finally, for material tensors A, B and spatial tensors a, b,
LL
=⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗ ==⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =⊗ =
⋅⋅ ⋅⋅⋅⋅ ⋅⋅
j ik
j ikj i
kjk
i jij
kk
i ji kj
ikj i k
j ikj i
kjk
i ji j
kk
i ji kj
ik
ba ba ba baBA BA BA BA
g g g g g g g g abG G G G G G G G AB
(2.12.18)
and so
()()()()()
() ( )( ) ( )( )
( ) () () () ()
( ) () () () ()/ 1
*/ 1
*# 1
*1
*1
*/ 1
*/ 1
*# 1
*1
*/ 1
*\
* * */
* */
*/
*#
* */
*
b a b a abb a b a abB A B A ABB A B A AB
− − − − −− − − − −
= == == == =
χχ χχ χχχ χχ χχχχχ χχχχχ χ
b bbb b bb
M (2.12.19)
Push-Forward and Pull-Back operations for Strain Tensors
The push-forward of the covariant right Cauchy-Gr een strain and its contravariant inverse are
()
()()T 1#1
*1 T
*
FCF g g CCFF g g C
=⊗ ==⊗=
− −−−
j iijj i
ijb
CC
χχ
. (2.12.20)
From 2.10.19, ij ijg C= , the covariant components of the id entity tensor expressed in terms
of the convected base vectors in the current c onfiguration, i.e. the spatial metric tensor,
i i
ijg g g g⊗= , and ()ijijg C=−1, the contravariant components of g, so the push-forward of
covariant C is g and the pull-back of covariant g is C, and the push-forward of contravariant
1−C is g and the pull-back of contravariant g is 1−C:
() ()
() ()1 # 1
*#1
*1
* *
,,
− − −−
= == =
C g g CC g g C
χ χχ χb b
. (2.12.21)
Section 2.12
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 302Similarly, the pull-back of covariant 1−b is G and the push-forward of covariant G is 1−b,
and the pull-back of contravariant b is G and the push-forward of contravariant G is b.
() ()
() () G b b GG b b G
= == =
−−− −
# 1
*#
*1 1
*1
*
,,
χ χχ χb b
. (2.12.22)
For the covariant Green-Lagrange strain, the push-forward is
()1 T
*−−=⊗= EFF g g Ej i
ijbEχ . (2.12.23)
From 2.10.23, ij ije E=, the covariant components of the Euler-Almansi strain tensor, and so
the push-forward of covariant E is e and the pull-back of covariant e is E.
() ()E e e E = =− b b 1
* * ,χ χ . (2.12.24)
2.12.2 Push-Forward and Pull-Ba ck with Polar Decomposition
Intermediate Configurations
Pull backs and push-forwards can be defined re lative to any two config urations. Consider
the polar decomposition and the intermediate configurations discussed in §2.10. Pushing
forward a material tensor A from the reference configuration {}iG to the configuration {}iGˆ
leads naturally to (see Fig. 2.10.8)
()() ( )
()() ()
()() ()
()() ()T T T T /
*T 1 T \
*T #
*T 1 T T T
*
ˆ ˆˆ ˆˆ ˆˆ ˆ
RAR ARR RG GR G G ARAR RAR GR RG G G ARAR RG RG G G ARAR ARR GR GR G G A
GRGRGRGR
= =⊗ =⊗=== ⊗ =⊗== ⊗ =⊗== = ⊗ =⊗=
− −⋅ ⋅− −
⋅ ⋅−− − −
ji j
i ji j
ij
ii
jj
ii
jj iij
j iijj i
ijj i
ijb
A AA AA AA A
χχχχ
. (2.12.25)
and the pull back of a tensor Aˆ from the intermediate configuration {}iGˆ to the reference
configuration {}iG is
()()
()()
()()
()() RAR G G ARAR G G ARAR G G ARAR G G A
GRGRGRGR
ˆ ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆ
Tˆ/1
*Tˆ\1
*Tˆ#1
*Tˆ1
*
=⊗==⊗==⊗==⊗=
⋅ −⋅−−−
ji j
ij
ii
jj iijj i
ijb
AAAA
χχχχ
(2.12.26)
Section 2.12
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 303Similarly, the push-forward of a tensor aˆ from {}igˆ to {}g and the corresponding pull-back
of a spatial tensor a is
()()
()()
()()
()()Tˆ/
*Tˆ\
*Tˆ#
*Tˆ*
ˆ ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆ
RaR g g aRaR g g aRaR g g aRaR g g a
gRgRgRgR
=⊗==⊗==⊗==⊗=
⋅⋅
jij
ij
ii
jj iijj i
ijb
aaaa
χχχχ
, ()()
()()
()()
()() aRR g g aaRR g g aaRR g g aaRR g g a
gRgRgRgR
T / 1
*T \ 1
*T # 1
*T 1
*
ˆ ˆˆ ˆˆ ˆˆ ˆ
=⊗==⊗==⊗==⊗=
⋅ −⋅−−−
jij
ij
ii
jj iijj i
ijb
aaaa
χχχχ
(2.12.27)
The push-forwards and pull-backs due to the stretch tensors are
()() ( )
()() ()
()() ()
()() () AUU AUU UG GU g g AUAU GU UG g g AUAU UAU UG UG g g AAUU AUU GU GU g g A
GUGUGUGU
1 T T T /
*1 T \
*T #
*1 1 1 T T T
*
ˆ ˆˆ ˆˆ ˆˆ ˆ
− − −⋅ ⋅− −
⋅ ⋅−− −− − −
= =⊗ =⊗== ⊗ =⊗=== ⊗ =⊗== = ⊗ =⊗=
ji j
i jij
ij
ii
jj
ii
jj iij
j iijj i
ijj i
ijb
A AA AA AA A
χχχχ
. (2.12.28)
()()
()()
()()
()()1ˆ/ 1
*1ˆ\ 1
*1 1ˆ# 1
*ˆ1
*
ˆ ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆ
− ⋅ −−
⋅−−− −−
=⊗==⊗==⊗==⊗=
UaU G G aUaU G G aUaU G G aUaU G G a
gUgUgUgU
ji j
ij
ii
jj iijj i
ijb
aaaa
χχχχ
(2.12.29)
and
()()
()()
()()
()() vAv g g AvAv g g AvAv g g AvAv g g A
GvGvGvGv
ˆ ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆˆ ˆ ˆ
1ˆ/
*1ˆ\
*ˆ#
*1 1ˆ*
− ⋅−
⋅−−
=⊗==⊗==⊗==⊗=
jij
ij
ii
jj iijj i
ijb
AAAA
χχχχ
, ()()
()()
()()
()()1 / 1
*1 \ 1
*1 1 # 1
*1
*
ˆ ˆˆ ˆˆ ˆˆ ˆ
− ⋅ −−
⋅−−− −−
=⊗==⊗==⊗==⊗=
vav G G aavv G G aavv G G avav G G a
gvgvgvgv
ji j
ij
ii
jj iijj i
ijb
aaaa
χχχχ
(2.12.30)
Push-forwards and pull-backs can also be defined using TF (in the place of F) and these
move between the interm ediate configurations, g G ˆ ˆ⇔ .
Recall Eqn. 2.10.37, which state that the covariant components of 1 1, ,,−−v UvU with respect
to the bases i i i iggGG ,ˆ,ˆ, respectively, are equal. This can be explained also in terms of
push-forwards and pull-backs. For example, with TRURv= and T 1 1R RU v− −= , one can
write (in fact these relations are valid for all component types)
Section 2.12
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 304()() ()()gR GR U v U vˆ1
*1
* ,− −= = χ χ (2.12.31)
The first of these shows that the components of U with respect to G are the same as those of
v with respect to Gˆ (for all component types). The second shows that the components of
1−U with respect to gˆ are the same as those of 1−v with respect to g.
As another example, with 2UC= , (compare with Eqn. 2.10.19)
()() ()()gU gU g C g C ˆ# 1
*1ˆ1
*ˆ , ˆ− − −= = χ χb (2.12.32)
2.12.3 The Lie Time Derivative
Vectors
The material time derivative of a spatial vector u is
ii
iii
ii
i
u uu u
g gg g u
&&&&&
+=+= (2.12.33)
The Lie (time) derivative avL is the material derivative holding the deformed basis
constant , that is, the first terms on the right hand side of 2.12.33:
ii
vi
ib
v
uu
g ug u
&&
==
#LL (2.12.34)
In terms of the pull-back and push-forward,
()[]⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛=−u u1
* * L χχdtd
v The Lie Time Derivative (2.12.35)
This is illustrated in the Fig. 2.12.1. The spat ial vector is first pulled back to the reference
configuration, there the differentiation is carr ied out, where the base vectors are constant,
then the vector is pushed forward again to the spatial description.
Section 2.12
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 305
Figure 2.12.1: The Lie Derivative
For covariant components, one first pulls back the vector i
iug to i
iuG, the derivative is
taken, i
iuG&, and then it is pushed forward to i
iug&, which is consistent with the definition
2.12.34a. The definition 2.12.35 allows one to calculate the Lie derivative in absolute
notation: using 2.4.4-5,
()[] []
()
()
uluuFulFFuFuFFuF F u u
TT TT TT T TT T 1
* * L
+=+ =+ =⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛=
−−− −
&&&&dtd
dtdb
b
v χχ
(2.12.36)
The Lie derivative for the contravariant components can be calculated in a similar way, and
in summary: { ▲Problem 3}
luu g uulu g u
−==+==
&&&&
ii
vi
ib
v
uu
#T
LL Lie Derivatives of Vectors (2.12.37)
Tensors
The material time derivative of a spatial tensor a is
jij
i jij
i jij
ij
ii
jj
ii
jj
ii
jj iij
j iij
j iijj i
ijj i
ijj i
ij
a a aa a aa a aa a a
g g g g g gg g g g g gg g g g g gg g g g g g a
& & && & && & && & &&
⊗+⊗+⊗=⊗+⊗+⊗=⊗+⊗+⊗=⊗+⊗+⊗=
⋅ ⋅ ⋅⋅ ⋅ ⋅ (2.12.38)
The Lie (time) derivative avL is then u
1
*−χ*χ
)(1
*u−χ)(1
*u−χdtd⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−)(1
* * uχχdtd
Section 2.12
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 306
jij
i vj
ii
j vj iij
vj i
ijb
v
aaaa
g g ag g ag g ag g a
⊗=⊗=⊗=⊗=
⋅⋅
&&&&
/\#
LLLL
(2.12.39)
For covariant components, one first pulls back the tensor j i
ija g g⊗ to j i
ija G G⊗ , the
derivative is taken, j i
ija G G⊗& , and then it is pushed forward to j i
ija g g⊗& . With 2.4.4-5,
()[] []
()
()
alaalFalFFFaF aFlFFFFaFFaF aFFFFaFF F a a
++=++ =++ =⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛=
− −− −− − −
&&& & &
T1 T T TT T1 T T T T1 T T 1
* * Ldtd
dtdb
b
v χχ
(2.12.40)
The Lie derivative for the other components ca n be calculated in a similar way, and in
summary: { ▲Problem 4}
T T /\T #T
LLLL
alala g g aallaa g g aallaa g g aalala g g a
−+=⊗=+−=⊗=−−=⊗=++=⊗=
⋅⋅
& && && && &
jij
i vj
ii
j vj iij
vj i
ijb
v
aaaa
Lie Derivatives of Tensors (2.12.41)
Lie Derivatives of Strain Tensors
From 2.5.18,
0 bllbbeleled
=−−++=
TT
&& (2.12.42)
and so the Lie derivative of the covariant Euler-A lmansi strain is the rate of deformation and
the Lie derivative of the contravariant left Ca uchy-Green tensor is zero. Further, from
2.12.21, 2.12.41,
()bb
v C g&
* Lχ= , dllglglgg 2 LT T=+=++=&b
v (2.12.43)
Section 2.12
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 307
Lie Derivatives and Objective Rates
One of the most important uses of the Lie derivative is that Lie derivatives of objective
spatial tensors are objective spatial tensors . Thus the rates given in 2.12.41 are all objective.
Further, any linear combination of them is objective, for example,
() ()[] ()() [ ] aw waa llaall a allaa alala +−=−+−−+=−−+++ & & & &T T T T
21
21 (2.12.44)
is objective, provided a is. This is the Jaumann rate intr oduced in Eqn. 2.8.36. The Cotter-
Rivlin rate of Eqn. 2.8.37 is equivalent to Tb
vL.
The Lie Derivative and the Directional Derivative
Recall that the material time derivative of a te nsor can be written in terms of the directional
derivative, §2.6.5. Hence the Lie derivative can also be expressed as
()()[] ( )vT Tf1
* * L−∂=χχv (2.12.45)
and hence the subscript v on the L. Thus one can say that the Lie derivative is the push
forward of the directional derivative of the material field ()T1
*−χ in the direction of the
velocity vector.
2.12.4 Problems
1.
Eqns. 2.12.13 follow immediately from 2.12. 12. However, use Eq ns. 2.12.9, 2.12.11,
i.e. ()1 T
*−−= AFF Abχ , etc., directly, and 1.10.3h, to verify relations 2.12.13.
2. Derive the Lie derivatives of a vector u, Eqns. 2.12.37.
3. Derive the Lie derivatives of a tensor a, Eqns. 2.12.41.
Section 2.13
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 308Variation and Linearisation of Kinematic Tensors
2.13.1 The Variation of Kinematic Tensors
The Variation
In this section is reviewed the concept of the variation, introduced in Part I, §5.5.
The variation is defined as follows: consider a function )(xu , with )(xu* a second function
which is at most infinitesimally different from )(xu at every point x, Fig. 2.13.1
Figure 2.13.1: the variation
Then define
)()( xuxuu −=*δ The Variation (2.13.1)
The operator δ is called the variation symbol and uδ is called the variation of ) (xu .
The variation of ) (xu is understood to represent an in finitesimal change in the function at x.
Note from the figure that a variation uδ of a function u is different to a differential ud. The
ordinary differentiation gives a measure of the change of a function resulting from a specified
change in the independent variable (in this case x). Also, note that the independent variable
does not participate in the variation process; the variation operator imparts an infinitesimal
change to the function u at some fixed x – formally, one can write this as 0=xδ .
The Commutative Properties of the variation operator
(1) xuux dd
ddδδ= ( 2 . 1 3 . 2 )
)(xuδ
)(xuxdud
x)(*xu
Section 2.13
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 309Proof :
() )()*( * *xux xu u
xu
xu
xu
xu
xuδ δdd
dd
dd
dd
dd
dd
dd=−=−=−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛=
(2) ∫∫=2
12
1)( )(x
xx
xd d xxu xxu δ δ ( 2 . 1 3 . 3 )
Proof :
[] ∫ ∫∫∫∫=− = − =2
12
12
12
12
1)( )()(* )( )(* )(x
xx
xx
xx
xx
xxxu xxuxu xxu xxu xxu d d d d d δ δ
Variation of a Function
Consider A, a scalar-, vector-, or tensor-valued function of u. The value of A at u uδ+ ,
where uδ is a variation of u is, as in, for example, 1.15.27,
][ )( ) ( uA uA u uAuδ δ ∂+≈+ (2.13.4)
The directional derivative in this context is also denoted by ()uuAδδ , and is called the
variation of A:
() () u uA uA uuAu εδεδ δδ
ε+ =∂≡
=0][ ,dd (2.13.5)
The variation of A is thus the directional derivative of A in the direction of the variation uδ.
For example, consider the scalar function EP:=φ , where P and E are second order tensors.
Then
() () EP E EP E EEE δ εδεδφδδφ
ε: : ][ ,
0=+ =∂≡
=dd (2.13.6)
The second variation is defined as
() () u uA uA A Au εδδεδδδδδ
ε+ =∂==
=02][dd (2.13.7)
For example, for a scalar function ()uφ of a vector u,
Section 2.13
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 310uuuu u uuuuuuuuu
δφδδδφδφδδδφφδδφδφ
∂∂∂=⋅⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂∂=⋅⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=⋅∂∂=⋅∂∂=
2 2
2 (2.13.8)
Variation of Functions of the Displacement
In what follows is discussed the change (variation) in functions )(uA when the displacement
(or velocity) fields undergo a variation. These ideas are useful in formulating variational
prionciples of mechanics (see, for example, §3.8).
Shown in Fig. 2.13.2 is the current configuration frozen at some instant in time. The
displacement field is then allowed to undergo a variation u
δ. This change to the
displacement field evidently changes kinematic tensors, and these changes are now
investigated. Note that this variation to the displacement induces a variation to x, xδ, but X
remains unchanged, 0=Xδ .
Figure 2.13.2: a variation of the displacement
To evaluate the variation of the deformation gradient F, ()uuFδδ ,, where u is the
displacement field, note that Xxu−= and Eqn. 2.2.43, () Iu uF +=Grad . One has, from
2.13.5,
() [] ()
() ( )
()uu uFu uF uF uuFu
δδεεεδεδ δδ
εε
GradGrad,
00
=+ =+ =∂=
==
dddd
(2.13.9)
Noting the first commutative property of the vari ation, 2.13.2, this can also be expressed as
reference
confi guration current
confi guration
uδ)(xu
Xx
Section 2.13
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 311() u uuF Grad ,δδδ= (2.13.10)
Note that uδ is completely independent of the function u.
Here are some other examples, involving the inverse deformation gradient, the Green-Lagrange strain, the inverse right Cauchy-Gre en strain and the spatial line element:
{▲Problem 1-3}
T 1 1T1 1
2grad
−− −− −
−==−=
εFF CεF FEu F F
δδδδ δ
(2.13.11)
where ε is the small strain tensor, Eqn. 2.2.48.
One also has, using the chain rule for the direc tional derivative, Eqn. 1.15.28, the directional
derivative for the determinant, Eqn. 1.15.32, the trace relation 1.10.10e, Eqn. 2.2.8b,
() ()
[]
[][]
()[]
()[]
()()
()()
()uuFuu FFu FuFFuFuuF uu
Fu Fu
δδδδδδδδδδδ
divgradtrGradtrGrad: detGrad detdetdet, det ,
1T
JJJJ
====∂=∂∂=∂==
−− (2.13.12)
The Lie Variation
The Lie-variation is defined for spatial vectors and tensors as a variation holding the
deformed basis constant. For example, analogous to 2.12.33a,
j i
ija g g a⊗=δδb
L (2.13.13)
The object is first pulled-back, the variation is then taken and finally a push-forward is
carried out. For example, analogous to 2.12.40,
() ()()[] ( )ua uuauδχχδδ1
* * L,−∂≡ (2.13.14)
For example, consider the Lie-vari ation of the Euler-Almansi strain e. First, from 2.12.24,
() E e=−b *
1χ . Then 2.13.11b gives ()()[] εF FE u eu δδδχT *
1 == ∂−b. From 2.12.9a,
Section 2.13
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 312
() ( ) ()[] ( )()εεF F u e uueu δδχδχχδδ = = ∂=−b bb T
**
1 * L, (2.13.15)
2.13.2 Linearisation of Kinematic Functions
Linearisation of a Function
As for the variation, consider A, a scalar-, vector-, or tensor-valued function of u. If u
undergoes an increment uΔ, then, analogous to 2.13.4,
()() ][uA uA u uAuΔ∂+≈Δ+ (1.13.16)
The directional derivative ][uAuΔ∂ in this context is also denoted by ()uuAΔΔ , . The
linearization of A with respect to u is defined to be
()()()uuA uA uuA ΔΔ+=Δ , , L (1.13.17)
Using exactly the same method of calculation as was used for the variations above, the
linearization of F and E, for example, are
()()[]
() ( ) [] εF FEuE uE uuEu FuF uF uuF
uu
Δ+=Δ∂+=ΔΔ+=Δ∂+=Δ
T, LGrad , L
(2.13.18)
where () ()( )u u ε Δ+Δ=Δ grad gradT
21 is the linearised small strain tensor ε.
Linearisation of Variations of a Function
One can also linearise the variation of a function. For example,
() ()()uuA uuA uuA ΔΔ+ =Δ , , , L δδδ δ (2.13.19)
The second term here is the directional derivative
() u uAuA uuAu
Δ+ =Δ∂=ΔΔ
=εδεδ δ
ε0][ ],[
dd (2.13.20)
This leads to an expression similar to A2δ . For example, for a scalar function ()uφ of a
vector u,
Section 2.13
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 313uuuu uuδφ δφδφ∂∂∂Δ=Δ⋅∂∂=Δ2
(2.13.21)
Consider now the virtual Gree n-Lagrange stra in, 2.13.11b, εF FEδδT= . To carry out the
linearization of Eδ, it is convenient to first write it in the form
()[]
()[] u FFuFu u FεF FE
δ δδ δδδ
Grad Gradgrad grad
T T
21T T
21T
+ =+ ==
(2.13.22)
Then
[] ()[ ] { }[]u u FFu uE Eu u Δ + ∂=Δ∂=Δ δ δ δδ Grad GradT T
21 (2.13.23)
Recall that the variation uδ is independent of u; this equation is being linearised with respect
to u, and uδ is unaffected by the linearization (see Fi g. 2.13.3 below). However, the motion,
and in particular F, are affected by the increment in u. Thus {▲Problem 4}
()( )u u E δ δ Grad Grad symTΔ =Δ (2.13.24)
Figure 2.13.3: linearisation
As with the variational operator, one can defi ne the linearization of a spatial tensor as
involving a pull back, followed by the directional derivative, and finally the push forward
operation. Thus
() ()()[] ( )u a uuauΔ ∂≡ΔΔ−1
* * , χχ (2.13.25)
reference
configuration current
configuration uuδ
uδ
uΔ
Section 2.13
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 3142.13.3 Problems
1. Use Eqn. 2.2.22, ()IFF E −=T
21, Eqn. 2.13.9, ()()u uuF δ δδ Grad ,= , and Eqn. 2.2.8b,
()1Grad grad−= Fv v , to show that εF FEδδT= , where ε is the small strain tensor, Eqn.
2.2.48.
2. Use 2.13.9 to show that the variation of the inverse deformation gradient 1−F is
u F F δ δ grad1 1 − −−= . [Hint: differente the relation IFF=−1 by the product rule and then
use the relation ()1Grad grad−= Fv v for vector v.]
3. Use the definition FFCT= to show that T 1 12−− −−=εFF Cδ .
4. Use the relation ()A A A +=T
21sym to show that
()[ ] { }[]()( )u u u u FFu Eu δ δ δ δ Grad Grad sym Grad GradT T T
21Δ =Δ + ∂=Δ
5. Use ()[ ]u u ε e δ δ δδ grad gradT
21+ == and Eqn. 2.7.21 to show that the
()()[] () ()( )
()[] u uu u ue eu
δδ χ δχχδ
grad grad symGrad Grad sym
TT
*1
* *
⋅Δ =Δ =Δ ∂=Δ−
3153 Stress and the
Balance Principles
Three basic laws of physics are discussed in this Chapter:
(1) The Law of Conservation of Mass
(2) The Balance of Linear Momentum
(3) The Balance of Angular Momentum
together with the conservation of mechanical energy and the princi ple of virtual work,
which are different versions of (2). (2) and (3) involve the concep t of stress, which allows one to describe the action of
forces in materials.
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Section 3.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 3173.1 Conservation of Mass
3.1.1 Mass and Density
Mass is a non-negative scalar measure of a body’s tendency to resist a change in motion.
Consider a small volume element
vΔ whose mass is mΔ. Define the average density of
this volume element by the ratio
vm
ΔΔ=AVEρ (3.1.1)
If p is some point within the volume element, then define the spatial mass density at p to
be the limiting value of this ratio as the volume shrinks down to the point,
vmtvΔΔ=→Δ 0 lim),(xρ Spatial Density (3.1.2)
In a real material, the incremental volume element vΔ must not actually get too small
since then the limit ρ would depend on the atomistic st ructure of the material; the
volume is only allowed to decrease to some minimum value which contains a large
number of molecules. The spatial mass dens ity is a representative average obtained by
having vΔ large compared to the atomic scale, but small compared to a typical length
scale of the problem under consideration.
The density, as with displacement, velocity, and other quantities, is defined for
specific
particles of a continuum, and is a continuous function of coordinates and time,
),(txρρ= . However, the mass is not defined this way – one writes for the mass of an
infinitesimal volume of material – a mass element ,
dvt dm ),(xρ= (3.1.3)
or, for the mass of a volume v of material at time t,
()∫=
vdvt m ,xρ (3.1.4)
3.1.2 Conservation of Mass
The law of conservation of mass states that ma ss can neither be created nor destroyed.
Consider a collection of matter located somewher e in space. This qua ntity of matter with
well-defined boundaries is termed a system . The law of conservation of mass then
implies that the mass of this given system remains constant,
Section 3.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 3180=DtDm Conservation of Mass (3.1.5)
The volume occupied by the matter may be cha nging and the density of the matter within
the system may be changing, but the mass remains constant.
Considering a differential mass element at position
X in the reference configuration and
at x in the current configuration, Eqn. 3.1.5 can be rewritten as
),( )( t dm dm x X= (3.1.6)
The conservation of mass equation can be expressed in terms of densities. First,
introduce 0ρ, the reference mass density (or simply the density ), defined through
Vm
VΔΔ=→Δ 0 0 lim)(Xρ Density (3.1.7)
Note that the density 0ρ and the spatial mass density ρ are not the same quantities1.
Thus the local (or differential ) form of the conservation of ma ss can be expressed as (see
Fig. 3.1.1)
const ),( )(
0 = = = dvt dV dm x Xρ ρ (3.1.8)
Figure 3.1.1: Conservation of Ma ss for a deforming mass element
Integration over a finite re gion of material gives the global (or integral ) form ,
const ),( )(0 = = = ∫∫
v Vdvt dV m x Xρ ρ (3.1.9)
or
0 ),(= ==∫
vdvtdtd
dtdmm xρ & (3.1.10)
1 they not only are functions of different variables, but also have different values; they are not different
representations of the same thing, as were, for example, the velocities v and V. One could introduce a
material mass density, )),,(( ),( ttXx tXρ=Ρ , but such a quantity is not useful in analysis reference
configuration Xx
0,ρdVρ,dv••
current
configuration
Section 3.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 3193.1.3 Control Mass and Control Volume
A control mass is a fixed mass of material whose volume and density may change, and
which may move through space, Fig. 3.1.2. There is no mass transport through the moving surface of the control mass. Fo r such a system, Eqn. 3.1.10 holds.
Figure 3.1.2: Control Mass
By definition, the derivative in 3.1.10 is th e time derivative of a property (in this case
mass) of a collection of materi al particles as they move through space, and when they
instantaneously occupy the volume v, Fig. 3.1.3, or
0 ),( ) ,(1lim
) () (0 =
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
−Δ+Δ= ∫∫ ∫
Δ+→Δ
ttvt vt
dvdvt dvt ttdvdtdx x ρ ρ ρ (3.1.11)
Alternatively, one can take the material derivative inside the integral sign:
[] 0 ),(= =∫
vdvtdtd
dtdmxρ (3.1.12)
This is now equivalent to the sum of the ra tes of change of mass of the mass elements
occupying the volume v.
Figure 3.1.3: Control Mass occupying different volumes at different times
A
control volume , on the other hand, is a fixed volume (region) of space through which
material may flow, Fig. 3.1.4, and for which the mass may change . For such a system,
one has )(),),((,1 1 1 tvtt m xρ )(),),((,2 2 2 tvtt m xρ
time t
time t tΔ+
Section 3.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 320
[] 0 ),( ),( ≠∂∂=∂∂=∂∂∫∫dvttdvtt tm
v vx x ρ ρ (3.1.13)
Figure 3.1.4: Control Volume
3.1.4 The Continuity Eq uation (Spatial Form)
A consequence of the law of conservation of mass is the continuity equation , which (in
the spatial form) relates the density and veloci ty of any material particle during motion.
This equation can be derived in a number of ways:
Derivation of the Continui ty Equation using a Contro l Volume (Global Form)
The continuity equation can be derived directly by considering a control volume - this is
the derivation appropriate to fluid mechanic s. Mass inside this fixed volume cannot be
created or destroyed, so that the rate of increase of mass in the volume must equal the rate
at which mass is flowing into the volume through its bounding surface. The rate of increase of mass inside the fixed volume v is
∫∫∂∂=∂∂=∂∂
v vdvtdvtt tm ρρ ),(x (3.1.14)
The mass flux (rate of flow of mass) out through the surface is given by Eqn. 1.7.9,
∫ ∫⋅
sii
sdsnv ds ρ ρ ,nv
where n is the unit outward normal to the surface and v is the velocity. It follows that
0 ,0 = +∂∂=⋅+∂∂∫∫ ∫∫
sii
v s vdsnv dvtds dvtρρρρnv (3.1.15)
Use of the divergence theorem 1.7.12 leads to
()()0 ,0 div =⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
∂∂+∂∂=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+∂∂∫ ∫
v ii
vdvxv
tdvtρρρρv (3.1.16)
vt tm ),,(),( xρ
Section 3.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 321leading to the continuity equation,
()()
000
0 div grad0 div0 div
=∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=∂∂+=∂∂+∂∂
=+⋅+∂∂=+=+∂∂
ii
i
iiiii
xvvx txv
dtdxv
t
tdtdt
ρρρρρρρ
ρρρρρρρ
v vvv
Continuity Equation
(3.1.17)
This is (these are) the continuity equation in spatial form. The second and third forms of
the equation are obtained by re-writing the lo cal derivative in terms of the material
derivative 2.4.7 (see also 1.6.23b). If the material is incompressible, so the de nsity remains constant in the neighbourhood of
a particle as it moves, then th e continuity equation reduces to
0 ,0 div =∂∂=
ii
xvv Continuity Eqn. for Inco mpressible Material (3.1.18)
Derivation of the Continuity Equation using a Control Mass
Here follow two ways to derive the c ontinuity equation using a control mass.
1. Derivation using the Formal Definition
From 3.1.11, adding and subtracting a term:
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−Δ+ +⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
Δ+−Δ+Δ=
∫∫∫∫ ∫
Δ+→Δ
)() () () (0
),( ) ,() ,( ) ,(1lim
tvt vttvt vt
dv
dvt dvt tdvt t dvt ttdvdtd
x xx x
ρ ρρ ρ ρ
(3.1.19)
The terms in the second square brack et correspond to holding the volume v fixed and
evidently equals the local rate of change:
∫ ∫∫
−Δ+→ΔΔ+Δ+∂∂=
)() (0) ,(1lim
tvttvt
v dvdvt ttdvtdvdtdxρρρ (3.1.20)
The region ) () ( tvt tv−Δ+ is swept out in time tΔ. Superimposing the volumes ) (tv and
) ( t tvΔ+ , Fig. 3.1.5, it can be seen that a small element vΔ of ) () ( tvttv−Δ+ is given by
(see the example associated with Fig. 1.7.7)
s t vΔ⋅Δ=Δ nv (3.1.21)
Section 3.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 322where s is the surface. Thus
∫ ∫ ∫⋅ =⋅Δ+ΔΔ=Δ+Δ→Δ
−Δ+→Δ
s st
tvttvtds t ds t t ttdvt ttnvx nv x x ),( ) ,(1lim ) ,(1lim
0
)() (0ρ ρ ρ (3.1.22)
and 3.1.15 is again obtained, from which the continuity equation re sults from use of the
divergence theorem.
Figure 3.1.5: Evaluation of Eqn. 3.1.22
2. Derivation by Converting to Mass Elements
This derivation requires the kinematic relation for the material time derivative of a
volume element, 2.5.23: dv dt dvd
vdiv /)(= . One has
() () 0 div ),(.
≡ +=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+= = = ∫ ∫∫∫
v v v vdv dv dv dvdtddvtdtd
dtdmρρρρρ ρ v x & & (3.1.23)
The continuity equation then follows, since th is must hold for any arbitrary region of the
volume v.
Derivation of the Continui ty Equation using a Control Volume (Local Form)
The continuity equation can also be derived us ing a differential control volume element.
This calculation is similar to that given in §1.6.6, with the velocity v replaced by vρ.
3.1.5 The Continuity Equation (Material Form)
From 3.1.9, and using 2.2.53, JdV dv= ,
[] 0 ),()),,(( )(0 = −∫
VdVt Jtt X Xχ Xρρ (3.1.24)
) ( t tvΔ+)(tv
)(ts) ( t tsΔ+
nv s
sΔ
vΔ
Section 3.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 323Since V is an arbitrary region, the integra nd must vanish everywhere, so that
),()),,(( )(0 t Jtt X Xχ Xρρ= Continuity Equation (Material Form) (3.1.25)
This is known as the continuity (mass) equation in the material description. Since
00=ρ& , the rate form of this equation is simply
0)(=Jdtdρ (3.1.26)
The material form of the continuity equation, Jρρ=0 , is an algebraic equation, unlike
the partial differential equation in the spatial form. However, the two must be equivalent,
and indeed the spatial form can be derived dire ctly from this material form: using 2.5.20,
vdiv / J dtdJ= ,
() vdiv)(
ρρρρρ
+=+=
&&&
JJ J Jdtd
(3.1.27)
This is zero, and 0>J , and the spatial continuity equation follows.
Example (of Conservation of Mass)
Consider a bar of material of length 0l, with density in the undeformed configuration 0ρ
and spatial mass density ),(txρ , undergoing the 1-D motion ) 1/( At+=xX ,
X Xx At+= . The volume ratio (taking unit cross-sectional area) is At J+=1 . The
continuity equation in the material form 3.1.25 specifies that
) 1(0 At+=ρρ
Suppose now that
X X2
02)(lm
o=ρ
so that the total mass of the bar is ∫=olm d
00)( XXρ . It follows that the spatial mass
density is
2 2
02
00
) 1(2
12
) 1( At lm
At lm
At +=+=+=x X ρρ
Evaluating the total mass of the bar at time t leads to
∫ ∫+ +
+=) 1(
02 2
0) 1(
0 ) 1(1 2),(At l At lo odAt lmdt xx x xρ
Section 3.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 324
which is again m, as required.
Figure 3.1.6: a stretching bar
The density could have been derived from the equation of continuity in the spatial form:
since the velocity is
AtAtt t Adtt dt+= = = =−
1)),,(( ),( ,),(),(1 xxχV xv XXxXV
one has
01 1=++∂∂
++∂∂=∂∂+∂∂+∂∂
AtA
AtA
tv
tρρ ρρρρ
xx
x xv
Without attempting to solve this first order partial differentia l equation, it can be seen by
substitution that the value for ρ obtained previously satisfies the equation.
■
3.1.6 Material Derivatives of Integrals
Reynold’s Transport Theorem
In the above, the material derivative of the total mass carried by a control mass,
∫
vdvtdtd),(xρ ,
was considered. It is quite of ten that one needs to evaluate material time derivatives of
similar volume (and line and surface) integral s, involving other properties, for example
momentum or energy. Thus, suppose that ) ,(txA is the distributio n of some property
(per unit volume) throughout a volume v (A is taken to be a sec ond order tensor, but what
follows applies also to vectors and scalars). Then the rate of change of the total amount of the property carried by the mass system is end of bar (0l==Xx )
at 0=t end of bar (0 0 ), 1( l At l =+= X x )
at time t
Section 3.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 325∫
vdvtdtd),(xA
Again, this integral can be evaluated in a number of ways. For example, one could
evaluate it using the formal definition of the material derivative, as done above for
ρ=A . Alternatively, one can evaluate it using the relation 2.5.23, dv dt dvd vdiv /)(= ,
through
[] []∫ ∫ ∫∫+=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+= =
v v v vdv dv dv dvtdtddvtdtdAv A A A xA xA div ),( ),(.
& & (3.1.28)
Thus one arrives at Reynold’s transport theorem
()()
()⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪
⎩⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪
⎨⎧
+∂∂⋅+∂∂⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
∂∂+∂∂
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡⊗+∂∂⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+⋅+∂∂⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
∂∂+⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+
=
∫∫ ∫∫∫ ∫∫ ∫∫ ∫
∫
skkij
vij
s vv kkij ij
vvij
kk
k
kij ij
vvij
kk ij
v
v
dsnvA dvtAds dvtdvxvA
tAdvtdvAxvvxA
tAdvtdvAxv
dtdAdvdtd
dvtdtd
nvAAv AAAv vAAAvA
xA
divdiv graddiv
),(
Reynold’s Transport Theorem (3.1.29)
The index notation is shown for the case when
A is a second order tens or. In the last of
these forms2 (obtained by application of the diverg ence theorem), the first term represents
the amount (of A) created within the volume v whereas the second term (the flux term)
represents the (volume) rate of flow of the property through the surface. In the last three
versions, Reynold’s transport theorem gives th e material derivative of the moving control
mass in terms of the derivative of the instanta neous fixed volume in sp ace (the first term).
Of course when ρ=A , the continuity equation is recovered.
Another way to derive this result is to first c onvert to the reference c onfiguration, so that
integration and differentiation commute (since dV is independent of time):
()
() ( )
()∫∫ ∫∫ ∫ ∫
+ =+=+== =
vV VV V v
dvt tJdV dVJ JdVJtdtdJdVtdtddvtdtd
),( div),(div),( ),( ),(
xAv xAAv A A AXA XA xA
&& && (3.1.30)
2 also known as the Leibniz formula
Section 3.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 326
Reynold’s Transport Theorem for Specific Properties
A property that is given per unit mass is called a specific property . For example,
specific heat is the heat per unit mass. Consider then a property B, a scalar, vector or
tensor, which is defined per unit mass through a volume. Then the rate of change of the
total amount of the prope rty carried by the mass system is simply
[] [] ∫∫∫∫∫= = = =
v v v v vdvdtddmdtddmdtddvdtddvtdtd B BB B xB ρ ρ ρ ),( (3.1.31)
Material Derivatives of Li ne and Surface Integrals
Material derivatives of line and surface inte grals can also be eval uated. From 2.5.8,
xl x d dt dd=/)( ,
[]∫∫+= xAlA x xA d dtdtd& ),( (3.1.32)
and, using 2.5.22, ()()ds dtdsd nlv n ˆ div /ˆT−= ,
() [ ] ∫∫−+=
s sds dstdtdnlv AA nxA ˆ div ˆ),(T & (3.1.33)
3.1.7 Problems
1. A motion is given by the equations
3 3 22
1 2 2 1 1 ),1( , 3 X x tX tX xtX X x =++−= +=
(a) Calculate the spatial mass density ρ in terms of the density 0ρ
(b) Derive a first order ordinary differential equation for the density ρ (in terms of
x and t only) assuming that it is independent of position x
Section 3.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 3273.2 The Momentum Principles
In Parts I and II, the basic dynamics principl es used were Newton’s Laws, and these are
equivalent to force equilibrium and moment e quilibrium. For example, they were used to
derive the stress transformation equations in Part I, §3.4 and the Equations of Motion in
Part II, §1.1. Newton’s laws there were ap plied to differential material elements.
An alternative but completely equi valent set of dynamics laws are Euler’s Laws ; these
are more appropriate for finite-sized collectio ns of moving particles, and can be used to
express the force and moment equilibrium in terms of integrals. Euler’s Laws are also
called the Momentum Principles : the principle of linear momentum (Euler’s first law)
and the principle of angular momentum (Euler’s second law).
3.2.1 The Principle of Linear Momentum
Momentum is a measure of the tendency of an object to keep movi ng once it is set in
motion. Consider first the particle of rigid body dynamics: the (linear) momentum p is
defined to be its mass times velocity,
v pm= . The rate of change of momentum p& is
av v pmdtdmdtmd
dtd===)( (3.2.1)
and use has been made of the fact that 0 /=dtdm . Thus Newton’s second law, a Fm= ,
can be rewritten as
)(v F mdtd= ( 3 . 2 . 2 )
This equation, formulated by Euler, states that the rate of change of momentum is equal to
the applied force . It is called the principle of linear momentum , or balance of linear
momentum . If there are no forces applied to a sy stem, the total momentum of the system
remains constant; the law in this case is known as the law of conservation of (linear)
momentum .
Eqn. 3.2.2 as applied to a particle can be ge neralized to the mechanics of a continuum in
one of two ways. One could consider a differential element of material, of mass
dm and
velocity v. Alternatively, one can consider a finite portion of material, a control mass in
the current configuration with spatial mass density ),(txρ and spatial velocity field
),(txv . The total linear momentum of this mass of material is
()∫=
vdvt t t ,),( )( xvx Lρ Linear Momentum (3.2.3)
The principle of linear momentum states that
() )( ,),( )( t dvt tdtdt
vF xvx L = =∫ρ & (3.2.4)
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 328
where ) (tF is the resultant of the forces acting on the portion of material.
Note that the volume over which the integrati on in Eqn. 3.2.4 takes place is not fixed; the
integral is taken over a fixed portion of material particles , and the space occupied by this
matter may change over time. By virtue of the Transport theorem re lation 3.1.31, this can be written as
() )( ,),( )( t dvt t t
vF xvx L = =∫& &ρ (3.2.5)
The resultant force acting on a body is due to the surface tractions t acting over surface
elements and body forces b acting on volume elements, Fig. 3.2.1:
dvb dst F dv ds t
vi
si i
v s∫∫ ∫∫+= += , )( b t F Resultant Force (3.2.6)
and so the principle of linear momentum can be expressed as
∫∫∫=+
v v sdv dv ds v b t &ρ Principle of Linear Momentum (3.2.7)
Figure 3.2.1: surface and body forces acting on a finite volume of material
The principle of linear momentum, Eqns. 3.2.7, will be used to prove Cauchy’s Lemma
and Cauchy’s Law in the next section and, in §3.6, to derive the Equations of Motion.
3.2.2 The Principle of Angular Momentum
Considering again the mechanic s of a single particle: the
angular momentum is the
moment of momentum about an axis, in other words, it is the product of the linear
momentum of the particle and the perpendicu lar distance from the axis of its line of
action. In the notation of Fig. 3.2.2, the angular momentum h is
v rh m×= (3.2.8)
which is the vector with magnitude vmd× and perpendicular to the plane shown.
t n
ds
bdv
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 329
Figure 3.2.2: surface and body forces acting on a finite volume of material
Consider now a collection of particles. The principle of angular momentum states that
the resultant moment of the external fo rces acting on the system of particles, M, equals
the rate of change of the total a ngular momentum of the particles:
dtdhFr M =×= (3.2.9)
Generalising to a continuum, the angular momentum is
∫×=
vdvv r Hρ Angular Momentum (3.2.10)
and the principle of angular momentum is
dvvxdtddvbx dstxdvdtddv ds
Vk j ijk
vkj ijk
skj ijkv v s
∫ ∫∫∫∫∫
= +×=×+×
ρε ε ερ
)()(
nnv r br tr
Principle of Angular Momentum
(3.2.11)
The principle of angular momentum, 3.2.11, will be used, in §3.6, to deduce the
symmetry of the Cauchy stress. •
vmo
dr
Section 3.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 3303.3 The Cauchy Stress Tensor
3.3.1 The Traction Vector
The traction vector was introduced in Part I, §3.3. To recall, it is the limiting value of
the ratio of force over area; for Force
FΔ acting on a surface element of area SΔ, it is
SF
SΔΔ=
→Δ 0)(limnt (3.3.1)
and n denotes the normal to the surface element. An infinite number of traction vectors
act at a point, each acting on different surf aces through the point, defined by different
normals.
3.3.2 Cauchy’s Lemma
Cauchy’s lemma states that traction vectors act ing on opposite sides of a surface are
equal and opposite
1. This can be expressed in vector form:
)( )( n nt t−−= Cauchy’s Lemma (3.3.2)
This can be proved by applyi ng the principle of linear mo mentum to a collection of
particles of mass mΔ instantaneously occupying a sma ll box with parallel surfaces of
area sΔ, thickness δ and volume s vΔ=Δδ, Fig. 3.3.1. The resultant surface force
acting on this matter is s sΔ+Δ−)( )( n nt t .
Figure 3.3.1: traction acting on a small portion of material particles
The total linear momentum of the matter is ∫∫Δ Δ=
m Vdm dv v vρ . By the mean value
theorem (see Appendix A to Chapter 1, §1.B.1), this equals mΔv , where v is the velocity
at some interior point. Similarl y, the body force acting on the matter is v dv
VΔ=∫Δb b ,
where b is the body force (per unit volume) acting at some interior point. The total mass
1 this is equivalent to Newton’s (third) law of action and reaction – it seems like a lot of work to prove this
seemingly obvious result but, to be consistent, it is supposed that the only fundamental dynamic laws
available here are the principles of linear and angular momentum, and not any of Newton’s laws )(nt
)(nt−n
n−sΔ
thickness δ
Section 3.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 331can also be written as v dv m
VΔ==Δ∫Δρρ . From the principle of linear momentum,
Eqn. 3.2.7, and since mΔ does not change with time,
[]dtdsdtdvdtdm mdtdv s sv v vv b t tn nΔ=Δ=Δ=Δ=Δ+Δ+Δ−δρρ)( )( (3.3.3)
Dividing through by sΔ and taking the limit as 0→δ , one finds that )( )( n nt t−−= .
Note that the values of )( )(,n nt t− acting on the box with finite thickness are not the same
as the final values, but a pproach the final values at the surface as 0→δ .
3.3.3 Stress
In Part I, the components of the traction v ector were called stress components, and it was
illustrated how there were nine stress components associated with each material particle. Here, the stress is defined more formally,
Cauchy’s Law
Cauchy’s Law states that there exists a Cauchy stress tensor σ which maps the normal
to a surface to the trac tion vector acting on that surface, according to
jij i n tσ= = ,nσt Cauchy’s Law (3.3.4)
or, in full,
3 33 2 32 131 33 23 2 22 121 23 13 2 12 111 1
n n n tn n n tn n n t
σσσσσσσσσ
++=++=++=
(3.3.5)
Note:
• many authors define the stress tensor as σnt= . This amounts to the definition used here
since, as mentioned in Part I, and as will be (re -)proved below, the stress tensor is symmetric,
ji ijσσ== ,Tσσ
• the Cauchy stress refers to the current configuration, that is, it is a measure of force per unit
area acting on a surface in the current configuration.
Stress Components
Taking Cauchy’s law to be true (it is proved below), the components of the stress tensor
with respect to a Cartesian coordinate system are, from 1.9.4 and 3.3.4,
()j
i j i ijete eσe ⋅==σ (3.3.6)
which is the ith component of the traction vect or acting on a surface with normal je.
Note that this definition is inconsistent with that given in Part I, §3.2 – there, the first
Section 3.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 332subscript denoted the direction of the nor mal – but, again, the two definitions are
equivalent because of the symmetry of the stress tensor. The three traction vectors acting on the surface elements whose outward normals point in
the directions of the three base vectors
je are
jjeσ te=)(, ()
()
()
333 223 13332 2 22 12331 221 11
32
e e e te e e te e e t
1e1e1e1
σσσσσσσσσ
++=++=++=
(3.3.7)
Eqns. 3.3.6-7 are illustrated in Fig. 3.3.2.
Figure 3.3.2: traction acting on surfaces with normals in the coordinate directions;
(a) traction vectors, (b) stress components
Proof of Cauchy’s Law
The proof of Cauchy’s law essentially follows the same method as used in the proof of
Cauchy’s lemma. Consider a small tetrahedral free-body, with vertex at the origin, Fig. 3.3.3. It is required
to determine the traction t in terms of the nine stress co mponents (which are all shown
positive in the diagram).
Let the area of the base of the tetrahedran, with normal n, be
sΔ. The area 1ds is then
αcossΔ , where α is the angle between the planes, as shown in Fig. 3.3.3b; this angle is
the same as that between the vectors n and 1e, so () sns s Δ=Δ⋅=Δ1 1 1 en , and similarly
for the other surfaces: sn sΔ=Δ2 2 and sn sΔ=Δ3 3 .
3x
2x2e3e
1e()1et()2et()3et
1x21σ
11σ31σ
12σ22σ32σ23σ33σ
13σ3x
2x
1x
(a) (b)
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 333
Figure 3.3.3: free body diagram of a tetr ahedral portion of material; (a) traction
acting on the material, (b) relations hip between surface areas and normal
components
The resultant surface force on the body, acting in the 1x direction, is
sn sn sn st Δ−Δ−Δ−Δ3 13 2 12 111 1 σ σσ
Again, the momentum is MΔv , the body force is vΔb and the mass is
s h v m Δ=Δ=Δ )3/(ρρ , where h is the perpendicular distance from the origin (vertex) to
the base. The principle of linear momentum then states that
dtvds h s hbsn sn sn st1
1 3 13 2 12 111 1 )3/( )3/( Δ=Δ+Δ−Δ−Δ−Δ ρ σ σσ
Again, the values of the traction and stress components on the faces will in general vary
over the faces, so the values used in this equation are average values over the faces.
Dividing through by sΔ, and taking the limit as 0→h , one finds that
3 13 2 12 111 1 n n n t σσσ ++=
and now these quantities, 13 12 11 1 , ,, σσσt , are the values at the origin. The equations for
the other two traction components ca n be derived in a similar way.
Normal and Shear Stress
The stress acting normal to a surface is given by
)(ntn⋅=Nσ (3.3.8)
The shear stress acting on the surf ace can then be obtained from 3x
2x
1xn()nt
23σ13σ
33σ12σ
22σ
32σ31σ21σ11σ1sΔ
3sΔ••n
2sΔ α
1e
(a) (b)
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 334
22)(
N S σ σ −=nt (3.3.9)
Example
The state of stress at a point is given in the matrix form
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−− =
12 32 213 12
ijσ
Determine (a)
the traction vector acting on a plane through the point whose unit normal is
3 2 1ˆ)3/2(ˆ)3/2(ˆ)3/1(ˆ e e e n − +=
(b) the component of this traction act ing perpendicular to the plane
(c) the shear component of traction.
Solution
(a) The traction is
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−− =
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
392
31
221
12 32 213 12
31
321
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
)ˆ(
3)ˆ(
2)ˆ(
1
nnn
ttt
σσσσσσσσσ
nnn
or 3 2 1)ˆ(ˆˆ3ˆ)3/2( ee e tn−+−= .
(b) The component normal to th e plane is the projection of )ˆ(nt in the direction of nˆ, i.e.
.4.29/22)3/2()3/2(3)3/1)(3/2(ˆ)ˆ(≈=++ −=⋅= n tn
Nσ
(c) The shearing compone nt of traction is
[] [ ] [ ][]
[]3 2 13 2 1)ˆ(
ˆ)27/17(ˆ)27/37(ˆ)27/40(ˆ)27/44(1 ˆ)27/44(3 ˆ)27/22()3/2(ˆ)9/22(
e e ee e en tn
+ + −=+−+ −+ −−=−=Sσ
i.e. of magnitude 1.2 )27/17()27/37()27/40(2 2 2≈ + + − , which equals
22)ˆ(ˆ
Nσ−nt .
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Section 3.4
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 3353.4 Properties of the Stress Tensor
3.4.1 Stress Transformation
Let the components of the Cauchy stress tensor in a coordinate system with base vectors
ie be ijσ. The components in a second coordi nate system with base vectors je′, ijσ′, are
given by the tensor transformation rule 1.10.5:
pq qj pi ij QQσ σ=′ (3.4.1)
where ijQ are the direction cosines, j i ijQ ee′⋅= .
Isotropic State of Stress
Suppose the state of stress in a body is
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
000
0 00 00 0
σσσ
σ
One finds that the application of the tensor transformation rule yields the very same
components no matter what the coordina te system. This is termed an isotropic state of
stress, or a spherical state of stress (see §1.13.3). One ex ample of isotropi c stress is the
stress arising in fluid at rest, which cannot support shear stress, in which case
Iσ p−= (3.4.2)
where the scalar p is the fluid hydrostatic pressure . For this reason, an isotropic state of
stress is also referred to as a hydrostatic state of stress.
A note on the Transformation Formula
Using the vector transformation rule 1.5.5, the traction and normal transform according to
[][][][ ][][]nQ ntQ tT T,=′ =′ . Also, Cauchy’s law transforms according to [] [] [] nσ t′′=′
which can be written as [][][][][]nQσ tQT T′= , so that, pre-multiplying by []Q, and since
[]Q is orthogonal, [][ ] [ ][]{}[]n QσQ tT′= , so [][][][]TQσQσ′= , which is the inverse tensor
transformation rule 1.13.6a, showing the internal consistency of the theory.
In Part I, Newton’s law was applied to a mate rial element to derive the two-dimensional
stress transformation equations, Eqn. 3.4.7 of Part I. Cauchy’s law was proved in a
similar way, using the principle of moment um. In fact, Cauchy’s law and the stress
transformation equations are equivalent. Gi ven the stress components in one coordinate
system, the stress transformation equations give the components in a new coordinate
system; particularising this, they give the st ress components, and thus the traction vector,
Section 3.4
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 336acting on new surfaces, oriented in some way wi th respect to the original axes, which is
what Cauchy’s law does.
3.4.2 Principal Stresses
Since the stress σ is a symmetric tensor, it has three real eigenvalues 3 2 1,,σσσ , called
principal stresses , and three corresponding orth onormal eigenvectors called principal
directions . The eigenvalue problem can be written as
n nσ tnσ==)( (3.4.3)
where n is a principal direction and σ is a scalar principal stress. Since the traction
vector is a multiple of the unit normal, σ is a normal stress component. Thus a principal
stress is a stress which acts on a plane of zero shear stress, Fig. 3.4.1.
Figure 3.4.1: traction acting on a plane of zero shear stress
The principal stresses are the root s of the characteristic equation 1.11.5,
03 22
13=−+− I I Iσσσ (3.4.4)
where, Eqn. 1.11.6-7, 1.11.17,
()[]
() []
32132 23 122
12 332
31 222
23 11 33 22 113
21 2
23 3
31
313 32 212
312
232
12 11 33 33 22 22 112 2
21
23 2 133 22 111
2dettr trtr trtr trtr
σσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσ
=+−−− ==+ −=++=−−−++=−=++=++==
σσσσσσσσ
III
(3.4.5)
no shear stress – only a normal
component to the traction n33 22 11)(e e e tnt t t ++=
Section 3.4
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 337The principal stresses and principal directions are properties of the stress tensor, and do
not depend on the particular axes chosen to describe the state of stress., and the stress
invariants 3 2 1,, III are invariant under coordinate transformation. c.f. §1.11.1.
If one chooses a coordinate system to coinci de with the three eigenvectors, one has the
spectral decomposition 1.11.11 and the stress matrix takes the simple form 1.11.12,
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
= ⊗=∑
=
3213
10 00 00 0
,ˆ ˆ
σσσ
σ σ n nσ
ii ii (3.4.6)
Note that when two of the principal stresses are equal, one of the principal directions will
be unique, but the other two will be arbitrary – one can choose any two principal directions in the plan e perpendicular to the uniquely de termined direction, so that the
three form an orthonormal set. This stress state is called
axi-symmetric . When all three
principal stresses are equal, one has an isotro pic state of stress, and all directions are
principal directions.
3.4.3 Maximum Stresses
Directly from §1.11.3, the three principal stresses include the maximum and minimum
normal stress components acting at a point. This result is re-derived here, together with
results for the maximum shear stress
Normal Stresses
Let 3 2 1,,eee be unit vectors in the principal directions and consider an arbitrary unit
normal vector 33 22 11 e e e n n n n ++= , Fig. 3.4.2. From 3.3.8 and Cauchy’s law, the
normal stress acting on the plane with normal n is
()nnσ n tn⋅=⋅=)(
Nσ (3.4.7)
Figure 3.4.2: normal stress acting on a plane defined by the unit normal n 3
2
1n()ntNσ
principal
directions
Section 3.4
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 338
With respect to the principal stresses, using 3.4.6,
333 222 111)(e e e nσ tnn n n σσσ ++== (3.4.8)
and the normal stress is
2
332
222
11 n n nN σσσσ ++= (3.4.9)
Since 12
32
22
1 =++ n n n and, without loss of generality, taking 3 2 1σσσ≥≥ , one has
( )N n n n n n n σσσσ σσ =++≥++=2
332
222
112
32
22
1 1 1 (3.4.10)
Similarly,
( )32
32
22
1 32
332
222
11 σ σσσσσ ≥++≥++= n n n n n nN (3.4.11)
Thus the maximum normal stress acting at a point is the maximum principal stress and
the minimum normal stress acting at a poi nt is the minimum principal stress.
Shear Stresses
Next, it will be shown that the maximum sh earing stresses at a point act on planes
oriented at 45
o to the principal planes and that they have magnitude equal to half the
difference between the principal stresses. From 3.3.39, 3.4.8 and 3.4.9, the shear stress on the plane is
() ( )22
332
222
112
32
32
22
22
12
12n n n n n nS σσσσσσσ ++−++= (3.4.12)
Using the condition 12
32
22
1 =++ n n n to eliminate 3n leads to
() () () ()[ ]2
32
2 3 22
1 3 12
32
22
32
22
12
32
12σσσσσσσσσσσ +−+−−+−+−= n n n nS (3.4.13)
The stationary points are now obtained by equating the partial derivatives with respect to
the two variables 1n and 2n to zero:
()() () () []{}
()() () () []{} 0 20 2
2
2 3 22
1 3 1 3 2 3 2 2
222
2 3 22
1 3 1 3 1 3 1 1
12
=−+−−−−=∂∂=−+−−−−=∂∂
n n nnn n nn
SS
σσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσ
(3.4.14)
One sees immediately that 02 1==n n (so that 13±=n ) is a solution; this is the principal
direction 3e and the shear stress is by definition zer o on the plane with this normal. In
Section 3.4
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 339this calculation, the component 3n was eliminated and 2
Sσ was treated as a function of
the variables ),(2 1nn . Similarly, 1n can be eliminated with ) ,(3 2nn treated as the
variables, leading to the solution 1en=, and 2n can be eliminated with ) ,(3 1nn treated as
the variables, leading to the solution 2en=. Thus these solutions lead to the minimum
shear stress value 02=Sσ .
A second solution to Eqn. 3.4.14 can be seen to be 2/1 ,02 1 ±==n n (so that
2/13±=n ) with corresponding shear stress values ()2
3 2 41 2σσσ −=S . Two other
solutions can be obtained as described earlier, by eliminating 1n and by eliminating 2n.
The full solution is listed below, and these are evidently the maximum (absolute value of
the) shear stresses acting at a point:
2 11 33 2
21,0,
21,
2121,
21,0,
2121,
21,
21,0
σσσσσσσσσ
−=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛±±=−=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛±±=−=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛±±=
SSS
nnn
(3.4.15)
Taking 3 2 1σσσ≥≥ , the maximum shear stress at a point is
()3 1 max21σστ −= ( 3 . 4 . 1 6 )
and acts on a plane with normal oriented at 45o to the 1 and 3 principal directions. This is
illustrated in Fig. 3.4.3.
Figure 3.4.3: maximum shear stress at apoint
Example (maximum shear stress)
Consider the stress state
13
maxτ
maxτprincipal
directions
Section 3.4
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 340[]
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−=
1 12 012 6 00 0 5
ijσ
This is the same tensor considered in the ex ample of §1.11.1. Using the results of that
example, the principal stresses are 15 ,5 ,103 2 1 −=== σσσ and so the maximum shear
stress at that point is
()225
21
3 1 max =−=σστ
The planes and direction upon which th ey act are shown in Fig. 3.4.4.
Figure 3.4.4: maximum shear stress
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3x
1x2x3ˆn1ˆn
2ˆno37maxτ
Section 3.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 3413.5 Stress Measures for Large Deformations
Thus far, the surface forces acting within a ma terial have been described in terms of the
Cauchy stress tensor σ. The Cauchy stress is also called the true stress , to distinguish it
from other stress tensors, some of which wi ll be discussed below. It is called the true
stress because it is a true measure of the force per unit area in the current, deformed,
configuration. When the defo rmations are small, there is no distinction to be made
between this deformed configuration and some reference, or undeformed, configuration,
and the Cauchy stress is the sensible way of describing the action of surface forces.
When the deformations are large, however, one needs to refer to some reference configuration. In this case, there are a number of different possible ways of defining the
action of surface forces; some of these stre ss measures often do not have as clear a
physical meaning as the Cauchy stre ss, but are useful nonetheless.
3.5.1 The First Piola – Kirchhoff Stress Tensor
Consider two configurations of a material, the reference and current configurations.
Consider now a vector element of surface in the reference configuration,
dSN , where dS
is the area of the element and N is the unit normal. After deformation, the material
particles making up this area element now occupy the element defined by dsn, where ds
is the area and n is the normal in the current c onfiguration. Suppose that a force fd acts
on the surface element (in the current confi guration). Then by definition of the Cauchy
stress
ds d nσf= (3.5.1)
The first Piola-Kirchhoff stress tensor P (which will be called the PK1 stress for
brevity) is defined by
dS d NPf= (3.5.2)
The PK1 stress relates the force acting in the current configuration to the surface element
in the reference configuration. Since it relates to bot h configurations, it is a two-point
tensor. The (Cauchy) traction vector was defined as
dsdft= , nσt= (3.5.3)
Similarly, one can introduce a PK1 traction vector T such that
dSdfT= , NPT= (3.5.4)
Whereas the Cauchy traction is the actual phys ical force per area on the element in the
current configuration, the PK1 traction is a fictitious quantity – the force acting on an
element in the current configuration divide d by the area of the corresponding element in
Section 3.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 342the reference configura tion. Note that, since dS ds d T tf== , it follows that T and t act
in the same direction (but have different magnitudes), Fig. 3.5.1.
Figure 3.5.1: Traction vectors
Uniaxial Tension
Consider a uniaxial tensile test whereby a specimen is stretched uniformly by a constant
force f, Fig. 3.5.2. The initial cross-sec tional area of the specimen is 0A and the cross-
sectional area of the specimen at time t is )(tA. The Cauchy (true) stress is
)()(tAtfσ= (3.5.5)
and the PK1 stress is
0AfP= (3.5.6)
This stress measure, force over area of the unde formed specimen, as used in the uniaxial
tensile test, is also called the engineering stress .
Figure 3.5.2: Uniaxial tension of a bar
The Nominal Stress
The PK1 stress tensor is also called the
nominal stress tensor . Note that many authors
use a different definition for the nominal stress, namely PNT= , and then define the
PK1 stress to be the transpose of this P. Thus all authors use th e same definition for the
PK1 stress, but a slightly different definition for the nominal stress. current
configuration reference
configuration dS dsN ntTdS ds d T tf==
f
current
configuration
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 343
Relation between the Cauchy and PK1 Stresses
From the above definitions,
dS ds NP nσ= (3.5.7)
Using Nanson’s formula, 2.2.59, dS J ds NF nT−= ,
T 1T
FPσFσ P
−−
==
JJ PK1 stress (3.5.8)
The Cauchy stress is symmetric, but the defo rmation gradient is not. Hence the PK1
stress tensor is not symmetric , and this restricts its use as an alternative stress measure to
the Cauchy stress measure. In fact, this la ck of symmetry and lack of a clear physical
meaning makes it uncommon for the PK1 stress to be used in the modeling of materials.
It is, however, useful in the description of the momentum ba lance laws in the material
description, where P plays an analogous role to that played by the Cauchy stress σ in the
equations of motion (see later).
3.5.2 The Second Piola – Kirchhoff Stress Tensor
The
second Piola – Kirchhoff stress tensor, or the PK2 stress , S, is defined by
T 1−−= FσF SJ PK2 stress (3.5.9)
Even though the PK2 does not admit a physical interpretation (except in the simplest of
cases, but see the interpreta tion below), there are three good reasons for using it as a
measure of the forces acting in a ma terial. First, one can see that
() ()()T T1T1TTTT 1 −− − − −−= = FσF FσF σF F
and since the Cauchy stress is symmetric, so is the PK2 stress:
TSS= (3.5.10)
A second reason for using the PK2 stress is that , together with the Euler-Lagrange strain
E, it gives the power of a deforming material (s ee later). Third, it is parameterized by
material coordinates only, that is, it is a ma terial tensor field, in the same way as the
Cauchy stress is a spatial tensor field. Note that the PK1 and PK2 stresses are related through
PFS FSP1,−= = (3.5.11)
Section 3.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 344The PK2 stress can be interpreted as follows : take the force vector in the current
configuration fd and locate a corresponding vector in the undeformed configuration
according to fFf d d1−= . The PK2 stress tensor is th is fictitious force divided by the
corresponding area element in the reference configuration: dS d SNf= , and 3.5.9 follows
from 3.5.2, 3.5.8:
dS J dS d NFσ NPfT−==
3.5.3 Alternative Stress Tensors
Some other useful stress m easures are described here.
The Kirchhoff Stress
The Kirchhoff stress tensor τ is defined as
στJ= Kirchhoff Stress (3.5.12)
It is a spatial tensor field pa rameterized by spatial coordinates. One reason for its use is
that, in many equations, the Cauchy stress appe ars together with the Jacobian and the use
of τ simplifies formulae.
Note that the Kirchhoff stress is the push forward of the PK2 stress; from 2.12.9b,
2.12.11b,
()
()T 1 # 1
*T #
*
−− −= ===
τFFτ SFSF Sτ
χχ (3.5.13)
The Corotational Cauchy Stress
The corotational stress σˆ is defined as
σRRσTˆ= Corotational Stress (3.5.14)
where R is the orthogonal rotation tensor. Wher eas the Cauchy stress is related to the
PK2 stress through T 1SFFσ−=J , the corotational stress is related to the PK2 stress
through (with F replaced by the right (s ymmetric) stretch tensor U):
()()()σRR UFσFU UσF FU SUUσT T 1 T 1 1 T 1ˆ = = = =− − −− − −J J J (3.5.15)
The corotational stress is define d on the intermediate configuration of Fig. 2.10.8. It can
be regarded as the push forward of the PK 2 stress from the reference configuration
through the stretch U, scaled by 1−J (Eqn. 2.12.28b):
()() ( ) USU USU UG UG g g S σ GU1 T 1 1 1 #
*1ˆ ˆ ˆ− − − − −= =⊗ =⊗ = = J J SJ SJ Jj iij
j iijχ (3.5.16)
Section 3.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 345or as the pull-back of the Cauchy stress with respect to R (Eqn. 2.12.27f):
()() σRR g g σσ gRT # 1
*ˆ ˆ ˆ =⊗= =−
j iijσ χ (3.5.17)
The Biot Stress
The Biot (or Jaumann ) stress tensor BT is defined as
USPR T ==T
B Biot Stress (3.5.18)
From 3.5.11, it is similar to the PK1 stress, only with F replaced by U.
Example
Consider a pre-stressed thin plate with 0
1 11σσ= , 0
2 22σσ= , that is, it has a non-zero
stress although no forces are acting1, Fig. 3.5.3. In this initial state, IF= and,
considering a two-dimens ional state of stress,
⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡======0
20
1
B00ˆ
σσTτσSPσ
The material is now rotated as a rigid body o45 counterclockwise – the stress-state is
“frozen” within the material and rotates with it. Then
⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡−==
2/12/12/1 2/1RF
The stress components with respect to the rotated *
ix axes shown in Fig. 3.5.3b are
0
1*
11σσ= , etc.; the components with re spect to the spatial axes ix can be found from the
stress transformation rule [][][][][][][]T * * TRσR QσQσ = = , and so
()()
() ()⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
+ −− +=0
20
1 21 0
20
1 210
20
1 21 0
20
1 21
σσσσσσσσσ
Note that the Cauchy stress changes with this rigid body rotati on. Further, with 1=J ,
⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡===⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡ −==0
20
1
B 0
20
10
20
1
00ˆ ,
2/ 2/2/ 2/,
σσ
σ σσ σTσS Pστ
Note that the PK1 stress is not symmetric. Now attach axes *x to the material and rotate
these axes with the specimen as it rotates, as in Fig. 3.5.3b. The components with respect
1 for example a piece of metal can be deformed; when the load is removed it is often pre-stressed – there is
a non-zero state of stress in the material
Section 3.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 346to these rotated axes give the corotational stre ss; the corotational st ress is the stress in a
body, taking out the stress changes caused by rigid body rotations – one says that the
corotational stress (and PK2 st ress) “rotate” with the body.
Figure 3.5.3: Pre-stressed material; (a) original position, (b) rotated configuration
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3.5.4 Small deformations
From §2.7, when the deformations are sm all, neglecting terms involving products of
displacement gradients,
) grad(O ) grad(O grad
2u I u u IF += ++= (3.5.19)
Here, ) grad(O u means terms of the order of displacement gradients (and higher) have
been neglected and 2) grad(O u means terms of the order of products of displacement
gradients (and higher) have been neglected. Also,
() ) grad(O1) grad(O div1 ) grad(O grad detdet
2 2u u u u u IF
+= ++= ++==J
(3.5.20)
From 3.5.8 and 3.5.9, using 3.5.19-20, one has
) grad(O ) grad(O) grad(O ) grad(O
TT
u S u σ FSFσu P u σ FPσ
+= +→=+= +→=
JJ (3.5.21)
In the linear theory then, with 0 ) grad(O→u , the stress measures encountered in this
section are all equivalent.
1x2x
0
2σ0
1σ
1x2x
0
2σ0
1σ*
1x*
2x
reference
confi guration rotated
confi guration
(a) (b)
Section 3.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 3473.5.5 Objective Stress Tensors
In order to ascertain the objectivity of the stress tensors, first note that, by definition , force
is an objective vector, and therefore so also is the traction vector. Similarly for the
normal vector. The normal and traction vectors transform under an observer
transformation according to 2.8.10, Qn n=* and Qtt=*. Then
()* T * *T *TnQQσ t nσQ tQ σn t =→ = →= (3.5.22)
and so T *QQσσ= ; according to 2.8.12, the Cauchy st ress is objective. The PK2 stress S
is objective, since it is a material tensor unaffected by an observer transformation. For
the PK1 stress, using 2.8.23,
() ()()T T TT* ** * − − −= = = σF Q QFQQσ Fσ P J J J (3.5.23)
and so, according to 2.8.16, P is objective (transforming like a vector, being a two-point
tensor).
3.5.6 Objective Stress Rates
One needs to incorporate stress rates in m odels of materials wher e the response depends
on the rate of stressing, for example with viscoe lastic materials. As discussed in §2.8.5,
the rates of objective tensors ar e not necessarily objective. As discussed in §2.12.3, the
Lie derivative of a spatial second order tensor is objective. For the Cauchy stress, there
are a number of different objective rates one can use, based on the Lie derivative (see
Eqns. 2.8.35-36, 2.12.41, 2.12.44):
Cotter-Rivlin stress rate σlσlσ++T& σb
vL=
Jaumann stress rate σw wσσ+−& ()σσ#
vb
v 21L L+= (3.5.24)
Oldroyd stress rate2 Tσl lσσ−−& σ#
vL=
Stress rates of other spatial st ress tensors can be defined in the same way, for example the
Oldroyd rate of the Kirchhoff stress tensor is Tτl lττ−−& .
The material derivative of the material PK2 stress tensor, S&, is objective. The push
forward of S& is, from 2.12.9b,
()T#
* FSF S&&=χ (3.5.25)
2 this is sometimes called the contravariant Oldroyd stress rate, to distinguish it from the Cotter-Rivlin rate,
which is also sometimes called the covariant Oldroyd stress rate
Section 3.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 348This push forward, scaled by the inverse of the Jacobian, T 1FSF&−J is called the
Truesdell stress rate . This can be expressed in te rms of the Cauchy stress by using
3.5.9, and then 2.5.20, 2.5.5:
()
()σdσl lσσF FσF FσF FσF FσFF FFσF F
trTT.
T 1 T 1 T.
1 T 1 1 T T 1 1
+−−=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
+ + + =−− −− −− −− − −− −
&& & J J J J J JdtdJ
(3.5.26)
Thus far, objective rates have been constr ucted by pulling back, taking derivatives and
pushing forward. One can construct object ive rates also by pulling back and pushing
forward with the rotation tensor R only, since it is the rotation which causes the stress
rates to be non-objective. For example, σ
#
vL, setting RF=, is, from 3.5.17 and
2.12.27b,
()()[]
()[]()
()
σΩσΩσRRσRRσRRσRRσ σ gR
gRgR
R Rdtd
dtd
−+=++ =⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛ −
&& & &T T T Tˆ#
*
ˆ# 1
* * ˆχ χχ
(3.5.27)
where TRRΩ&=R is the skew-symmetric angular ve locity tensor 2.6.3. The stress rate
3.5.27 is called the Green-Naghdi stress rate . From the above, the Green-Naghdi rate is
the push forward of the time derivative of the corotational stress.
Example
Consider again the example di scussed at the end of §3.5.3, only let the plate rotate at
constant angular velocity
ω, so
()()
() ()()( )
() ()⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
−− −==⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡ −==t tt t
t tt t
ω ωω ωωω ωω ω
sin coscos sin,cos sinsin cosRF RF &&
Again, using the stress transformation rule [][][][][][][]T * * TRσR QσQσ = = ,
() ()()()()
()()() () ()⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
+ −− +=
t t t tt t t t
ωσωσσσωωσσωω ωσωσ
2 0
22 0
10
20
10
20
12 0
22 0
1
cos sin sin cossin cos sin cosσ
and, with 1=J ,
() ()
() ()⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡===⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡ −==0
20
1
B 0
20
10
20
1
00ˆ ,
cos sinsin cos,
σσ
σω σωσω σωTσS Pστ
t tt t
Also,
Section 3.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 349⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−=====−
011 0T 1ωRΩ RR FFwl &&
Then
() ()
() ()0 TσS P ===⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
−− −=⋅
B 0
20
10
20
1ˆ ,
sin coscos sin&& &
σω σωσω σωω
t tt t
and
() ()()()() ( )( )
() ()() ( ) () ()()⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
− +− −− − − −=0
20
10
20
12 20
20
12 2 0
20
1
cos sin2 sin cossin cos cos sin2
σσωω σσω ωσσω ω σσωωω
t t t tt t t tσ&
For a rigid body rotation, it can be seen that the definitions of the Cotter-Rivlin, Jaumann,
Oldroyd, Truesdell and Green-Naghdi rates ar e equivalent, and they are all zero:
0σw wσσ =+−&
This is as expected since objective stress ra tes for two configurations which differ by a
rigid body rotation will, by definition, be equa l (the stress components will not change);
they are zero in the reference configurat ion and so will be zero in the rotated
configuration.
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3.5.7 Problems
1. Consider the case of uniaxial stress, wher e a material with initial dimensions length
0l, breadth 0w and height 0h deforms into a component with dimensions length l,
breadth w and height h. The only non-zero Cauchy stress component is 11σ,
acting in the direction of the length of the component.
(a) write down the motion equations in the material description, ) (X xχ=
(b) calculate the deformation gradient F and confirm that Fdet=J is the ratio of
the volume in the current configuration to that in the initial configuration
(c) Calculate the PK1 stress. How is it related to the Cauchy stress for this uniaxial
stress-state?
(d) calculate the PK2 stress
2. A material undergoes the deformation
3 3 2 1 2 1 1 , , 3 X x XtX xtX x = += =
The Cauchy stress at a point in the material is
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
=
0 0 00 202
t tt t
σ
(a) Calculate the PK1 and PK2 stresses at the point (check that PK2 is symmetric)
Section 3.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 350(b) Calculate the expressions ESdσ FP & & :,: ,: J (for E&, use the expression
2.5.18b, dFFET=& ). In these expressions, d is the rate of deformation tensor.
(You should get the same result for all three cases, since they a ll give the rate of
internal work done by the stresses duri ng the deformation, per unit reference
volume – see later)
3. Show that the Oldroyd rate of the Kirchhoff stress, Tτl lττ−−& , is equal to the
Jacobian times the Truesdell stre ss rate of the Cauchy stress, 3.5.26.
Section 3.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 3513.6 The Equations of Motion and Symmetry of Stress
In Part II, §1.1, the Equations of Motion we re derived using Newton’s Law applied to a
differential material element. Here, they are derived using the principle of linear
momentum.
3.6.1 The Equations of Motion (Spatial Form)
Application of Cauchy’s law σn t= and the divergence theorem 1.14.21 to 3.2.7 leads
directly to the global form of the equations of motion
[] ∫ ∫∫ ∫=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
+∂∂=+
vi
vi
jij
v vdvv dvbxdv dv & & ρσρ , div v bσ (3.6.1)
The corresponding local form is then
dtdvbx dtdi
i
jijρσρ =+∂∂=+ , divvbσ Equations of Motion (3.6.2)
The term on the right is called the inertial, or kinetic, term, representing the change in
momentum. The material time derivative of the spatial velocity field is
() vvv vgrad+∂∂=t dtd so ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=3
31
2
21
1
11 1 1vxvvxvvxv
tv
dtdv, etc.
and it can be seen that the equations of motion are non-linear in the velocities.
Equations of Equilibrium
When the acceleration is zero, the equations reduce to the equations of equilibrium,
0 div=+bσ Equations of Equilibrium (3.6.3)
Flows
A flow is a set of quantities associated with the system of forces t and b, for example the
quantities ρ,,σv . A flow is steady if the associated spatial quantities are independent of
time. A potential flow is one for which the velocity fiel d can be written as the gradient
of a scalar function, φgrad=v . An irrotational flow is one for which 0 curl=v .
Section 3.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 3523.6.2 The Equations of Motion (Material Form)
In the spatial form, the linear momentum of a mass element is dvvρ . In the material
form it is dVV0ρ . Here, V is the same velocity as v, only it is now expressed in terms of
the material coordinates X, and dV dv0ρρ= . The linear momentum of a collection of
material particles o ccupying the volume v in the current configuration can thus be
expressed in terms of an inte gral over the corresponding volume V in the reference
configuration:
()( )∫=
VdVt t , )(0 XVX Lρ Linear Momentum (Material Form) (3.6.4)
and the principle of linear mo mentum is now, using 3.1.31,
()( ) )( ,0 0 t dVdtddVtdtd
V VFVXVX ≡ =∫ ∫ρ ρ (3.6.5)
The external forces F to be considered are those acting on the current configuration.
Suppose that the surface for ce acting on a surface element ds in the current configuration
is dS ds d T t f==surf , where t and T are, respectively, the Cauchy traction vector and the
PK1 traction vector (Eqns. 3.5.3- 4). Also, just as the PK1 stress measures the actual force
in the current configuration, but per unit surf ace area in the reference configuration, one
can introduce the reference body force B: this is the actual body force acting in the
current configuration, per unit volume in the reference configuration. Thus if the body
force acting on a volume element dv in the current configuration is bodyfd , then
dV dv d B b f ==body (3.6.6)
The resultant force acting on the body is then
dVB dST F dV dS t
Vi
Si i
V S∫∫ ∫∫+= += , )( B T F (3.6.7)
Using Cauchy’s law, PNT= , where P is the PK1 stress, and the divergence theorem
1.12.21, 3.6.5 and 3.6.7 lead to
[] ∫ ∫=+
V VdVdtddVVBP0 Div ρ (3.6.8)
and the corresponding local form is
dtdVBXP
dtdi
i
jij
0 0 , Div ρ ρ =+∂∂=+VBP
Equations of Motion (Material Form) (3.6.9)
Section 3.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 353Derivation from the Spatial Form
The equations of motion can also be derived di rectly from the spatial equations. In order
to do this, one must first show that ()TDiv−FJ is zero. One finds that (using the
divergence theorem, Nanson’s formula 2.2.59 and the fact that 0 div=I )
()
()00 div Div
11T T
=∂∂= == =∂∂= === =
∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫ ∫
−−− −
dvxdsn dsn dSN JF dVXJFdv ds ds dS J dV J
v iij
sj ij
si
Si ji
V jjiv s s S V
δδI In n NF F
(3.6.10)
This result is known as the Piola identity . Thus, with the PK1 stress related to the
Cauchy stress through 3.5.8, T−=σF PJ , and using identity 1.14.16c,
()()
() ()
TT TT
: Grad: Grad DivDiv Div
−− −−
=+ ==
FσFσ FσFσ P
JJ JJ
(3.6.11)
From 2.2.8c,
σ P div Div J= (3.6.12)
Then, with JdV dv= and 3.6.6, the equations of moti on in the spatial form can now be
transformed according to
[] []∫ ∫∫ ∫=+ → =+
V V v vdV dV dv dv V BP v bσ & &0 Div div ρ ρ
as before.
3.6.3 Symmetry of the Cauchy Stress
It will now be shown that the principle of angular momentum leads to the requirement
that the Cauchy stress tensor is symmetric . Applying Cauchy’s law to 3.2.11,
()
dvvxdtddvbx dSn xdvdtddv ds
vk j ijk
vkj ijk
sl klj ijkv v s
∫ ∫ ∫∫∫∫
= +×=×+×
ρε ε σερv r br σn r
(3.6.13)
The surface integral can be converted into a volume integral using the divergence
theorem. Using the index notation, and con centrating on the integrand of the resulting
volume integral, one has, using 1.3.14 (the permutation symbol is a constant here,
0 /=∂∂l ijk xε ),
Section 3.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 354()Tdiv σσ r :E+×≡
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧+∂∂=
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧+∂∂=∂∂
kj
lkl
j ijk jl kl
lkl
j ijk
lklj
ijkxxxxxxσσεδσσεσε (3.6.14)
where E is the third-order permut ation tensor, Eqn. 1.9.6, ( )k j i ijk e e e⊗⊗=εE . Thus,
with the Reynold’s tran sport identity 3.1.31,
{} ()∫∫ ∫× =×+ +×
v v vdvdtddv dv vr br σσ r ρTdiv :E (3.6.15)
The material derivative of this cross product is
()dtd
dtd
dtd
dtd
dtd vrvvvrvr vrvr ×=×+×=×+×=× (3.6.16)
and so
0 divT=
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧−+×+∫∫
v vdvdtddvvbσ rσ ρ :E (3.6.17)
From the equations of motion 2.6.2, the te rm inside the brackets is zero, so that
0 ,0T= =kj ijkσε σ:E (3.6.18)
It follows, from expansion of this relation, that the matrix of stress components must be
symmetric:
ji ijσσ= = ,Tσσ Symmetry of Stress (3.6.19)
3.6.4 Consequences in the Material Form
Here, the consequences of 3.6.19 on the PK1 and PK2 stresses is examined. Using the
result
Tσσ= and 3.5.8, T 1PFσ−=J ,
()T 1TT 1 T 1FP PF PF− − −= = J J J (3.6.20)
so that
jk ik jk ik PF FP= = ,T TFP PF (3.6.21)
These equations are trivial when ji=, not providing any constraint on P. On the other
hand, when ji≠ one has the three equations
Section 3.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 35533 23 32 22 31 21 33 23 32 22 31 2133 13 32 12 31 11 33 13 32 12 31 1123 13 22 12 21 11 23 13 22 12 21 11
PF PF PF FP FP FPPF PF PF FP FP FPPF PF PF FP FP FP
++=++++=++++=++
(3.6.22)
Thus angular momentum considerations imposes these three constraints on the PK1 stress
(as they imposed the three constraints 21 12σσ= , 31 13σσ= , 32 23σσ= on the Cauchy
stress).
It has already been seen that a consequence of the symmetry of th e Cauchy stress is the
symmetry of the PK2 stress
S; thus, formally, the symmetry of S is the result of the
angular momentum principle.
Section 3.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 3563.7 Boundary Conditions and The Boundary Value
Problem
In order to solve a mechanics problem, one must specify certain conditions around the
boundary of the material under consideration. Such boundary conditions will be
discussed here, together with the resulting boundary value problem (BVP ). (see Part I,
3.5.1, for a discussion of stress boundary conditions.)
3.7.1 Boundary Conditions
There are two types of boundary condition, thos e on displacement and those on traction.
Denote the body in the reference condition by
0B and in the curren t configuration by B.
Denote the boundary of the body in the reference configuration by S and in the current
configuration by s, Fig. 3.7.1.
Displacement Boundary Conditions
The position of particles may be specified over some portion of the boundary in the
current configuration. That is, ()Xχx= is specified to be x say, over some portion us of
s, Fig. 3.7.1, which corresponds to the portion uS of S. With )( )( xXx xu−= , or
X Xx XU −= )( )( , this can be expressed as
uu
X XU XUx xu xu
Ss
∈ =∈ =
),( )(),( )(
(3.7.1)
These are called displacement boundary conditions . The most commonly encountered
displacement boundary condition is where some portion of the boundary is fixed, in
which case () oxu=.
Figure 3.7.1: Boundary conditions
x
XB0B
sSus
u0SUUuu
==
σSσS
tt=TT=
Section 3.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 357Traction Boundary Conditions
Traction tt= can be specified over a portion σs of the boundary, Fig. 3.7.1. These
traction boundary conditions are related to the PK1 traction TT= over the
corresponding surface σS in the reference configura tion, through Eqns. 3.5.1-4,
ds ds dS dS σn t PN T === (3.7.2)
One usually knows the position of the boundary S and the normal ) (XN in the reference
configuration. As deformation proceeds, the PK1 traction develops according to PNT=
with, from 3.5.8, T−=σF P J . The PK1 stress will in general depend on the motion x and
the deformation gradient F, so the traction boundary conditi on can be expressed in the
general form
()FxXTT ,,= (3.7.3)
Example: Fluid Pressure
Consider the case of fluid pressure p around the boundary, n t p−= , Fig. 3.7.2. The
Cauchy traction t depends through the normal n on the new position and geometry of
the surface σs. Also, NF TT−−=pJ , which is of the general form 3.7.3.
Figure 3.7.2: Fluid pressure on deforming material
Consider a material under water with part of its surface deforming as shown in Fig. 3.7.2.
Referring to the figure, 1E N−= , 2 1sin cos e e n θθ+−= , Iσ p−= , ()2xhg p−=ρ and
3 32 22 1 1 tan
X xX xXa X x
==++= θ
,
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
1 0 00 1 00 tan1θ
F , 1 det== F J
The traction vectors and PK1 stress are θ
Th
1 1,xX1 1,xX
1 1,eE2 2,eE
an t p−= p
Section 3.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 358() () ( )
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡−
−−=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡−
−−=
10 001 tan00 1
,
0tan1
,
0sincos
2 2 2 θ ρ θ ρ θθ
ρ xhg Xhg xhg P T t
with (note that θcos /=dsdS ) p=t and θcos/p=T . The traction vectors clearly
depend on both position, and the deformation through θ. In this example,
2 11tan Grad grad e e FIU IFu ⊗=−==−=−θ and
() u u u u grad: grad arctan grad arctan grad = =θ
■
Dead Loading
A special case of loading is that of dead loading , where
()XTT= (3.7.4)
Here, the PK1 stress on the boundary does not change with the deformation and an initially normal traction will not re main so as deformation proceeds.
For example, if one considers again the geometry of Fig. 3.7.2, this time take
() ( )() I XP N PN XT2 2 ,
001
)( Xhg Xhg p −−=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−=−== ρ ρ
Then
() ( ) () ( )
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
− =
10 001 tan00 1
, ,
001
cos ,2 2 θ ρθ ρθθ xhg xhg xσ xt
3.7.2 The Boundary Value Problem
The equations of motion 3.6.2, 3.6.9, are a se t of three differential equations. In the
solution of any problem, one would have to supplement these equations with others, for example a constitutive equation expressing a relationship between the stress and the kinematic variables (see Part IV). This const itutive relation will typically relate the stress
to the strains, or rates of strain, for example ) ,(deσ f
= . Suppose then that the stresses
are known in terms of the strains and hence the displacements u. The equations of
motion are then a set of three second order differential equations in the three unknowns
iu (assuming that the body force b is a prescribed function of the problem). They need to
be subjected to certain boundary and initial conditions.
Section 3.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 359
Assume that the boundary conditions are such that the displacements are specified over
that part of the surface us and tractions are specified over that part σs, with the total
surface σ us ss+= , with 0 =∩σ us s 1. Thus
uss
on ,on ,
uutnσt
===σ Boundary Conditions (3.7.5)
where the overbar signifies quantities which ar e prescribed. Initial conditions are also
required for the displaceme nt and velocity, so that
0 at ),( ),(0 at ),( ),(
00
= == =
tt
xutxuxutxu
&& Initial Conditions (3.7.6)
and it is usually taken that Xx= at 0=t . Comparing 3.7.5 and 3.7.6, one also requires
that u u=0 , ⋅
=u u0& over us, so that the boundary and init ial conditions are compatible.
These equations together, the differential equations of motion and the boundary and
initial conditions, are called the strong form of the initial bou ndary value problem
(BVP):
0 at ),( ),(0 at ),( ),(on ,on ,div
00
= == ======+
ttss
u
xutxuxutxuuutσn tu v bσ
&&&&&
σρρ
Strong form of the Initial BVP (3.7.7)
When the problem is quasi-static, so the accele rations can be neglected, the equations of
motion reduce to the equations of equilibrium 3.6. 3. In that case one does not need initial
conditions and one has a boundary value problem involving 3.7.5 only.
It is only in certain special cases and in certa in simple problems that an exact solution can
be obtained to these equations. An altern ative solution strategy is to convert these
equations into what is known as the weak form . The weak form, which is in the form of
integrals rather than differential equations, can then be solved approximately using a
numerical technique, for exam ple the Finite Element Method
2. The weak form is
discussed in §3.9.
1 It is possible to specify both trac tion and displacement over the same portion of the boundary, but not the
same components. For example, if one specified 11e tt= on a boundary, one could also specify 22e u u= ,
but not 11e u u= . In that case, one could imagine the boundary to consist of two separate boundaries, one
with conditions with respect to 1e and one with respect to 2e, and still write 0=∩σ us s .
2 Further, it is often easier to prove results regarding the uniqueness and stability of solutions to the problem
when it is cast in the weak form
Section 3.7
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 360In the material form, the boundary conditions are
uSS
on ,on,
UUT PNT
===σ Boundary Conditions (3.7.8)
and the initial conditions are
0 at ),( ),(0 at ),( ),(
00
= == =
tt
XUtXUXUtXU
& & Initial Conditions (3.7.9)
and the initial vale problem is
0 at ),( ),(0 at ),( ),(on ,on ,Div
000
= == ======+
ttSS
u
XUtXUXUtXUUUT PNTU V BP
& &&&&
σρρ
Strong form of the Initial BVP (3.7.10)
Section 3.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 3613.8 Balance of Mechanical Energy
3.8.1 The Balance of Mechanical Energy
First, from Part I, Chapter 5, recall wo rk and kinetic ener gy are related through
K W W Δ=+int ext (3.8.1)
where extW is the work of the external forces and intW is the work of the internal forces.
The rate form is
K P P &=+int ext (3.8.2)
where the external and internal powers and rate of change of kinetic energy are
KdtdK WdtdP WdtdP Δ= = = &, ,int int ext ext (3.8.3)
This expresses the mechanical energy balance for a material. Eqn. 3.8.2 is equivalent to
the equations of motion (see below). The total external force acting on the material is given by 3.2.6:
dv ds
v s∫∫+= b t Fext (3.8.4)
The increment in work done dW when an element subjected to a body force (per unit
volume) b undergoes a displacement ud is dvdub⋅ . The rate of working is
() dvdtd dP /u b⋅= . Thus, and similarly for the traction, the power of the external forces
is
dv ds P
v s∫∫⋅+⋅= vb vtext (3.8.5)
where v is the velocity. Also, the total kinetic energy of the matter in the volume is
∫⋅=
vdv K vvρ21 (3.8.6)
Using Reynold’s transport theorem,
()∫ ∫⋅=⋅ =
v vdvdtddvdtdKdtd vv vv ρ ρ21 (3.8.7)
Thus the expression 3.8.2 becomes
Section 3.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 362∫ ∫∫⋅=+⋅+⋅
v v sdvdtdP dv dsvv vb vt ρint (3.8.8)
It can be seen that some of the power exer ted by the external forces alters the kinetic
energy of the material and the remainde r changes its intern al energy state.
Conservative Force System
In the special case where the internal for ces are conservative, that is, no energy is
dissipated as heat, but all energy is stored as internal energy, one can express the power of
the internal forces in terms of a potential function u (see Part I, §5.1), and rewrite this
equation as
∫∫∫∫⋅+ =⋅+⋅
v v v sdvdtddvdtdudv dsvv vb vt ρ ρ (3.8.9)
Here, the rate of change of the internal energy has been written in the form
dvdtdudvudtdUdtd
v v∫∫= = ρρ (3.8.10)
where u is the internal energy per unit mass, or the specific internal energy .
3.8.2 The Stress Power
To express the power of the internal forces intP in terms of stresses and strain-rates, first
re-write the rate of chan ge of kinetic energy using the equations of motion,
()∫∫+⋅=⋅=
v vdv dvdtdKdtdbσ vvv div ρ (3.8.11)
Also, using the product rule of differentiation,
()()
ji
ij
jiji
jij
ixv
xv
xv∂∂−∂∂=∂∂−=⋅ σσσ,: div div lσ vσ σ v (3.8.12)
rate of change of
internal energy power of
surface forces power of
body forcesrate of change of
kinetic energy power of
internal forces
Section 3.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 363where l is the spatial velocity gradient, j i ij xv l∂∂= / . Decomposing l into its symmetric
part d, the rate of deformation, and its antisymmetric part w, the spin tensor, gives
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=∂∂=+=
ij
ji
ij
ji
ijxv
xv
xv
21,: : : : σσ dσwσdσlσ (3.8.13)
since the double contraction of any symmetric tensor ( σ) with any skew-symmetric
tensor ( w) is zero, 1.10.31c. Also, using Ca uchy’s law and the divergence theorem
1.14.21,
() ()
()dvxvdsvn dsvtdv ds ds ds
v kiik
sikik
siiv s s s
∫∫∫∫∫∫∫
∂∂= ==⋅=⋅=⋅
σσvσ n vσ vσn vt div
(3.8.14)
Thus, finally, from Eqn. 3.8.8,
dvxv
xvP dv P
v ij
ji
ij
v∫ ∫⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂−= −=21, :int int σ dσ Stress Power (3.8.15)
The term dσ: is called the stress power ; the stress power is the (negative of the) rate of
working of the internal forces, per unit volume. The complete equation for the
conservation of mechanical energy is then
∫∫∫∫⋅+ =⋅+⋅
v v v sdvdtddv dv dsvv dσ vb vt ρ : Mechanical Energy Balance (3.8.16)
The stress power is that part of the externa lly supplied power which is not converted into
kinetic energy; it is converted into h eat and a change in internal energy.
Note that, as with the law of conservation of mechanical energy for a particle, this equation does not express a separate law of continuum mechanics; it is merely a re-
arrangement of the equations of motion (see below), which themselves follows from the
principle of linear momentum (Newtons second law).
Conservative Force System
If the internal forces are conservative, one has
dvdtduUdtddv
v v∫ ∫== ρ dσ: (3.8.17)
or, in local form,
Section 3.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 364dtduρ=dσ: Mechanical Energy Balance (Conservative System) (3.8.18)
This is the local form of the energy e quation for the case of a purely mechanical
conservative process.
3.8.3 Derivation from the Equations of Motion
As mentioned, the conservation of mechanical energy equation can be derived directly
from the equations of motion. The derivation is similar to that us ed above (where the
mechanical energy equations were used to de rive an expression for the stress power using
the equations of motion). One has, multiplying the equations of motion by
v and
integrating,
() ( ) {}
(){}
∫∫∫∫∫ ∫∫
⋅+⋅+−=⋅+−⋅=⋅+−⋅=+⋅=⋅
v s vvv v v
dv ds dvdvdv dv dvdtd
bv vt dσbvdσσvbvlσσv bσ vvv
:: div: div div ρ
(3.8.19)
3.8.4 Stress Power and the Continuum Element
In the above, the stress power was derived usi ng a global (integral) form of the equations.
The stress power can also be deduced by considering a differential mass element. For example, consider such an element whose boundary particles are m oving with velocity
v
and whose boundary is subjected to stresses σ, Fig. 3.8.1.
Consider first the components of force and velocity acting in the 1x direction. The
external forces act on the six sides. On thr ee of them (the ones that can be seen in the
illustration) the stress and velocity act in the sa me direction, so the power is positive; on
the other three they act in opposite direc tions, so there the power is negative.
),,(3 2 1 xxx
1xΔ2xΔ3xΔ
11σ1v
13σ12σ
11σ1v
Section 3.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 365Figure 3.8.1: A differential mass element subjected to stresses
As usual (see §1.6.6), the element is assume d to be small enough so that the product of
stress and velocity varies lin early over the element, so that the average of this product
over an element face can be taken to be repres entative of the power of the surface forces
on that element. The power of the external surface forces acting on the three faces to the
front is then
() ()
()
3 32 21
21 21
13 21
32 21 21
1 3 21
32 21
21 1
, , 113 2 1, , 112 3 1 , , 111 3 2 surf
x xx xx xx xx xx x x xx xx x
v xxv xx v xx P
Δ+Δ+Δ+Δ+Δ+Δ+ Δ+Δ+Δ+
ΔΔ+ΔΔ+ ΔΔ=
σσ σ
(3.8.20)
Using a Taylor’s series expansion, and ne glecting higher order terms, then leads to
()()()()
()() () ()
()() () ()
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧
∂∂Δ+∂∂Δ+∂∂Δ+ ΔΔ+⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧
∂∂Δ+∂∂Δ+∂∂Δ+ ΔΔ+⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧
∂∂Δ+∂∂Δ+∂∂Δ+ ΔΔ≈
3113
3
2113
2 21
1113
1 21
,, 113 2 13112
3 21
2112
2
1112
1 21
,, 112 3 13111
3 21
2111
2 21
1111
1 ,, 111 3 2 surf
321321321
xvxxvxxvx v xxxvxxvxxvx v xxxvxxvxxvx v xx P
xxxxxxxxx
σ σ σσσ σ σσσ σ σσ
(3.8.21)
The net power per unit volume (subtracting the power of th e stresses on the other three
surfaces and dividing through by the volume) is then
()()()()
jj
xv
xv
xv
xvP∂∂=∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=11
3113
2112
1111
surfσ σ σ σ (3.8.22)
Assume the body force b to act at the centre of the el ement. Neglecting higher order
terms which vanish as the element size is allo wed to shrink towards zero, the power of the
body force in the 1x direction, per unit volume, is simply 11vb.
The total power of the external forces is then (including the ot her two components of
stress and velocity), usin g the equations of motion,
()
()()
()
dtddtdP
dtvvd
xv
xvvbvdtdvbxvvbvx xvvbxvP
ii
ij
ji
ijii ii
i
ji
ijii i
jij
ji
ijii
jiij
vvdσvbvvb lσvbvσ lσvbvσ
⋅+=⋅+⋅
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧+−+=⋅+⋅+=⋅+ =
+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=+
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧+−+∂∂=+∂∂+∂∂=+∂∂=
21::div:div
21
21T
ext
ext
ρρ
ρ σρ σσσσ
(3.8.23)
Section 3.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 366
which again equals the stress power term plus the change in kinetic energy.
The power of the internal forces is dσ:− , a result of the forces acting inside the
differential element, reacting to the applied forces σ and b.
3.8.5 The Balance of Mechanical Energy (Material form)
The material form of the power of the external forces is wr itten as a function of the PK1
traction T and the reference body force B, 3.6.7, and the kinetic energy as a function of
the velocity )(XV :
∫ ∫∫⋅=+⋅+⋅
V V SdVdtdP dV dSVV VB VT0 intρ (3.8.24)
Next, using the identities 2.5.4, lFF=& and 1.10.3h, ()B AC BCA : )(:T= , gives
()()FσF FFσlσwσlσdσ & & : : : : : :T 1 − −= ==−= , (3.8.25)
and so
()()
∫∫ ∫∫
== =− −
VV v v
dVJdV dv dv
FPFσF FσF dσ
&& &
:: : :T T
(3.8.26)
and
∫∫∫∫⋅+ =⋅+⋅
V V V SdVdtddV dV dSVV FP VB VT0 :ρ& Mechanical Energy Balance
(Material Form) (3.8.27)
For a conservative system, this can be written in terms of the internal energy
∫∫∫∫⋅+ =⋅+⋅
V V V SdVdtddVdtdudV dSVV VB VT0 0 ρ ρ (3.8.28)
3.8.6 Work Conjugate Variables
Since the stress power is the double contra ction of the Cauchy stress and rate-of-
deformation, one says that the Cauchy stress and rate of deformation are work conjugate
(or power conjugate or energy conjugate ). Similarly, from 3.8.26, the PK1 stress P is
power conjugate to F&. It can also be shown that the PK2 stress S is power conjugate to
the rate of Euler-Lagrange strain, E& (and hence also the right Cauchy-Green strain)
{▲Problem 1} :
Section 3.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 367
CSESFPdσ &&&
21: : : : === J (3.8.29)
Note that, for conservative systems, these quantities represent the rate of change of internal energy per unit
reference volume.
Using the polar decomp osition and the relation IRR=T,
URFΩUR RURRURURF
R&& &&&&
+=+ =+=
T (3.8.30)
where RΩ is the angular velocity tensor 2.6.1. Then, using 1.11.3h, 1.10.31c, and the
definitions 3.5.8, 3.5.12 and 3.5.18,
UTUPRΩτUPRΩ PFURPFΩPFP
RRR
&&&& &
:: :: :: : :
BTT T
=+=+ =+ =
(3.8.31)
so that the Biot stress is power conjug ate to the right stre tch tensor. Since U is
symmetric, UT FP & & : sym :B= . Also, the Biot stress is conjuga te to the Biot strain tensor
IUB−= introduced in §2.2.5.
From 3.5.14 and 1.11.3h,
dσd RσRdσ ˆ:ˆ : ˆ :T= = (3.8.32)
so that the corotational stress is power conjugate to the rotated deformation rate ,
defined by
dRRdT ˆ= (3.8.33)
Pull Back and Push Forward
From 2.12.12-13, the double contraction of two tensors can be expressed as push-
forwards and pull-backs of those tensors. For example, the stress power (per unit
reference volume) in the material description is ES&: . Then, using 3.5.13, 2.12.9a and
2.5.18b, dFFET=& ,
()() dσ dτ E S ES : : : :*#
* Jb== = & & χχ (3.8.34)
This means that the material and spatial descriptions of the internal power can be transformed into each other using pu sh-forward and pull- back operations.
Section 3.8
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 368Similarly, pulling back the corotational stress and rotated deformation rate to the
intermediate configuration of Fi g. 2.10.8, using 2.12.13, 2.12.27,
()()()() dσ d σ dσ gR gRˆ:ˆ : :1
*# 1
* = =− − bχ χ (3.8.35)
The stress power in terms of spatial tensors can also be expressed as a derivative of a
tensor, using the Lie derivative. From 2.12. 42, the Lie derivative of the Euler-Almansi
strain is the rate of deformation and hence (note that there is no universal function whose
derivative is d), so
eσ dσbJ JvL: := (3.8.36)
3.8.7 Problems
1. Show that the rate of intern al energy per unit reference volume dσ:J is equivalent
to ES&: (without using push-forwards/pull-backs).
Section 3.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 3693.9 The Principles of Virtual Work and Power
The principle of virtual work was introduced an d discussed in Part I, §5.5. As mentioned
there, it is yet another re-statement of the wo rk – energy principle, only it is couched in
terms of virtual displacements, and the princi ple of virtual power to be introduced below
is an equivalent statement based on virtual velocities .
On the one hand, the principle of virtual work /power can be regarded as the fundamental
law of dynamics for a continuum, and from it can be derived the equations of motion. On
the other hand, one can regard the principle of linear momentum as the fundamental law,
derive the equations of motion, and hence derive the principl e of virtual work.
3.9.1 Overview of The Principle of Virtual Work
Consider a material under the actio n of external forces: body forces b and tractions t. The
body undergoes a displacement
)(xu due to these forces and now occupies its current
configuration, Fig. 3.9.1. The problem is to find this displacement function u.
Figure 3.9.1: a material displacing to its current configuration under the action of
body forces and surface forces
Imagine the material to undergo a small displacement uδ from the current configuration ,
Fig. 3.9.2, uδ not necessarily constant throughout the body; uδ is a virtual displacement,
meaning that it is an imaginary displacement, and in no way is it related to the applied
external forces – it does not actua lly occur physically .
As each material particle moves through these virtual displacements, the external forces
do virtual work
Wδ. If the force b acts at position x and this point undergoes a virtual
displacement )(xuδ , the virtual work is v W Δ⋅= ubδδ . Similarly for the surface
tractions, and the total external virtual work is
0ext =⋅+⋅=∫∫
s vds dv W ut ub δ δ δ External Virtual Work (3.9.1)
reference configuration current configuration u1b
2b3b1t
Section 3.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 370
Figure 3.9.2: a virtual displacement field applied to a materi al in the current
configuration
There is also an internal virtual work intW due to the internal forces as they move through
virtual displacements and a virtual kinetic energy Kδ. The principle of virtual work then
says that
K W W δδδ =+int ext (3.9.2)
And this equation is then solved for the actual displacement u. Expressions for the
internal virtual work and virtual ki netic energy will be derived below.
3.9.2 Derivation of The Principle of Virtual Work
As mentioned above, one can simply write dow n the principle of virtual work, regarding
it as the fundamental principle of mechanics, and then from it derive the equations of
motion. This will be done further below. To begin, though, the starting point will be the
equations of motion, and from it will be derived the principle of virtual work.
Kinematically and Stati cally Admissible Fields
A kinematically admissible displacement field is defined to be one which satisfies the
displacement boundary condition 3.7.7c,
usonuu= (see Part I, §5.5.1). Such a
displacement field would induce some stress field within the body, but this resulting
stress field might not satisfy the equations of motion 3.7.7a. In other words, it might not
be the actual displacement field, but it does not violate the boundary conditions.
A statically admissible stress field is one which satisfies the equations of motion 3.7.7a
and the traction boundary conditions 3.7.7b,
σson,tσn t== . Again, it might not be the
actual stress field, since it is not specified how this stress fi eld should be related to the
actual displacement field.
Derivation from the Equations of Motion (Spatial Form)
material moved an amount δu true position/solution u1b
3b1t
2b
Section 3.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 371Let σ be a statically admissible stress field corresponding to a kinematically admissible
displacement field u, so σsontσn= , usonuu= and u bσ &&ρ=+ div . Multiplying the
equations of motion by u and integrating leads to
()∫∫⋅+=⋅
v vdv dv ubσ uu div &&ρ (3.9.3)
Using the identity 1.14.16b, ) grad(tr div )(divTv A A v Av +⋅= , 1.10.10e,
BA BA : ) (trT= , and the symmetry of stress,
(){}∫∫⋅+ − =⋅
v vdv dv ubuσσu uu )(grad: div &&ρ (3.9.4)
and the divergence theorem 1.14.22c and Cauchy’s law lead to
∫∫∫∫⋅+ =⋅+⋅
v v v sdv dv dv ds uu uσ ub ut &&ρ grad: (3.9.5)
Splitting the surface inte gral into one over us and one over σs gives
∫∫∫∫∫⋅+ =⋅+⋅+⋅
v v v s sdv dv dv ds ds uu uσ ub ut ut
σ u&&ρ grad: (3.9.6)
Next, consider a second kinematica lly admissible displacement field *u, so uson*u u= ,
which is completely arbitrary, in the sense that it is unrelated to either σ or u. This time
multiplying u bσ &&ρ=+ div across by *u, and following the same procedure, one arrives
at
∫ ∫∫∫∫⋅+ =⋅+⋅+⋅
v v v s sdv dv dv ds ds* * * *grad: uu uσ ub ut ut
σ u&&ρ (3.9.7)
Let u uu−=*δ , so the difference between *u and u is infinitesimal, then subtracting
3.9.6 from 3.9.7 gives the principle of virtual work,
()∫ ∫∫∫⋅+ =⋅+⋅
v v v sdv dv dv ds uu uσ ub ut
σδρδ δ δ && grad:
Principle of Virtual Work (spatial form) (3.9.8)
Note that since *,uu , are kinematically admissible, uson*ou uu =−=δ .
If one considers the u in 3.9.8 to be the actual displacement of the body, then uδ can be
considered to be a virtual displacement from th e current configuration, Fig. 3.9.2. Again,
it is emphasized that this virtual displacem ent leaves the stress, body force and applied
traction unchanged. One also has the transformed initial conditions: from 3.7.7d-e,
Section 3.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 372
∫ ∫∫ ∫
⋅=⋅⋅=⋅
==
v vtv vt
dv dvdv dv
uxu u txuuxu u txu
δ δδ δ
)( ),()( ),(
0 00 0
& & (3.9.9)
Eqns. 3.9.8 and 3.9.9 together constitute the weak form of the initial BVP 3.7.7.
The principle of virtual work can be grouped into three separate terms: the external virtual
work:
∫∫⋅+⋅=
v sdv ds W ub ut
σδ δ δext External Virtual Work (3.9.10)
the internal virtual work,
∫−=
vdv W )(grad:int u σδ δ Internal Virtual Work (3.9.11)
and the virtual kinetic energy,
∫⋅=
vdv K uuδρδ&& Virtual Kinetic Energy (3.9.12)
corresponding to the statement 3.9.2.
Derivation from the Equations of Motion (Material Form)
The derivation in the spatial form follows exac tly the same lines as for the spatial form.
This time, let
P be a statically admissible stress fi eld corresponding to a kinematically
admissible displacement field U, so P T PN Son= , u UU Son= and U BP &&
0 div ρ=+ .
This time one arrives at
()∫ ∫∫∫⋅+ =⋅+⋅
V V V SdV dV dV dS UU U P UB UT
Pδρ δ δ δ &&
0 Grad: (3.9.13)
Again, one can consider U to be the actual displacement of the body, so that Uδ
represents a virtual displacement from the current configuration. With
x X x UXxU
δδδδ =−=−= (3.9.14)
the virtual work equation can be expressed in terms of the motion ) (Xχx= ,
Section 3.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 373()∫ ∫∫∫⋅+ =⋅+⋅
V V V SdV dV dV dS χU χ PχBχT
Pδρ δ δ δ &&
0 Grad:
Principle of Virtual Work (material form) (3.9.15)
3.9.3 Principle of Virtual Work in terms of Strain Tensors
The principle of virtual work, in particular the internal virtual work term, can be
expressed in terms of strain tensors.
Spatial Form
Using the commutative property of the variation 2.13.2, the term ()uδ grad in the internal
virtual work expression 3. 9.8 can be written as
()() ()( )
()() ()()
Ωεu u u uu u u u u
δδδ δδ δ δ δ δ
+=− + + =− + + =
T TT T
grad grad21grad grad21)(grad)(grad21)(grad)(grad21)(grad
(3.9.16)
where ε is the (symmetric) small strain tensor and Ω is the (skew-symmetric) small
rotation tensor, Eqn 2.7.2. Using the fact that the double contraction of a symmetric
tensor (σ) and a skew-symmetric one ( Ω) is zero, 1.10.31c, one has
∫ ∫−= −=
v vdv dv W εσ u σ δ δ δ : )(grad:int (3.9.17)
Thus the stresses do internal virt ual work along the virtual strains εδ. One has
∫∫∫∫⋅+ =⋅+⋅
v v v sdv dv dv ds uuεσ ub ut
σδρδ δ δ && : (3.9.18)
Note that, although the small strain has been introduced here, this formulation is not
restricted to small-strain theory. It is only the virtual strains that must be infinitesimal –
there is no restriction on the magnitude of the actual strains.
From 2.13.15, the Lie-variation of the Euler-Almansi strain e is ε eδδ=L , so the internal;
virtual work can be expressed as
∫−=
vdv W eσL int :δ δ (3.9.19)
Material Form
From Eqn. 3.9.15 and Eqn. 2.13.9,
Section 3.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 374∫−=
VdV W FPδ δ :int (3.9.20)
so
∫∫∫∫⋅+ =⋅+⋅
V V V SdV dV dV dS χU FPχBχT
Pδρδ δ δ &&
0 : (3.9.21)
Derivation of the Material Form directly from the Spatial Form
To transform the spatial form of the virtual work equation into the material form, first
note that, with 3.9.14b,
) grad(: ) grad(:
xσ uσ δ δ= (3.9.22)
Then, using 2.2.8b, 1Grad grad−= FV v , 2.13.9, ()u Fδ δ Grad= , 1.10.3h,
()B AC BCA : )(:T= , and 3.5.10, T−= Fσ PJ ,
( )
()
()()
F PFσFFFσFx σ xσ
δδδδ δ
:::) Grad(: ) grad(:
1T11
−−−−
====
J (3.9.23)
which converts 3.9.17 into 3.9.120.
Also, again comparing 3.9.17 and 3.9.120, using the trace properties 1.10.10, and Eqns. 3.5.9 and 2.13.11b,
()()()() ESεF FσFFεFσFεσεσ FP δδ δ δδδ : : tr tr : :T T 1 1= = = ==−− −J J J J (3.9.24)
and so the internal work can also be expressed as an integral of ESδ: over the reference
volume.
The Internal Virtual Work and Work Conjugate Tensors
The expressions for stress power 3.8.15, 3.8.29, and internal virtual work are very similar.
For the material description, the time deriva tives in the former are simply replaced with
the variation to get the latter:
ESFP ESFP δδ : : : : = →=&& (3.9.25)
For spatial tensors, the rate of strain tensor, e.g. d, is replaced with a Lie variation
2.13.14. For example, eσ dσbJ JvL: := (see 2.12.41-42) becomes:
eσ eσ dσL v : L: : δJ J Jb→ = (3.9.26)
Section 3.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 375
3.9.4 Derivation of the Strong Form from the Weak Form
Just as the strong form (equations of moti on and boundary conditions) was converted into
the weak form (principle of vi rtual work), the weak form can be converted back into the
strong form. For example,
() ( ){}
(){}
(){}∫∫∫∫∫∫ ∫∫∫
⋅−−⋅=⋅−−⋅=⋅−−⋅=⋅+ =⋅+
v sv svv v v v
dv dsdv dsdvdv dv dv dv
uuσ utuuσ utuuσ uσuu uσ uuεσ
σδρ δδρ δδρ δδρ δ δρδ
&&&&&&&& &&
divdivdiv divgrad: :
(3.9.27)
and the last line follows from the fact that ou=δ on us. Thus the weak form now reads
() ( ) 0 div =⋅−+−⋅−∫ ∫
v sdv ds uu bσ utt
σδρ δ && (3.9.28)
and, since uδ is arbitrary, one finds that the expr essions in the parentheses are zero, and
so 3.7.7 is recovered.
3.9.5 Conservative Systems
Thus far, no assumption has been made about th e nature of the intern al forces acting in
the material. Indeed, the principle of virtual work applies to all types of materials. Now, however, attention is rest ricted to the special case where the system is conservative,
in the sense that the work done by the external loads and the internal forces can be written
in terms of potent ial energy functions
1. Further, for brevity, assume also that the material
is in static equilibrium, i.e. the kinetic energy term is zero. In other words, it is assumed that the internal virtual work term can be expressed in the form of a virtual potential energy function:
∫ ∫=
v vUdv dvδδ)(grad: u σ (3.9.29)
Here, U is considered to be a function of u, and the variation is to be understood as in
Eqn. 2.13.5, () ][ , u uuuδ δδ U U ∂≡ .
If the loads can be regarded as functions of u only then, since they are conservative, they
may be written as the gradient of a scalar potential:
1 The external loads being conservative would excl ude, for example, cases of frictional loading
Section 3.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 376
utub∂∂−=∂∂−=t b U U, (3.9.30)
Then, with
uuuuδ δδ δ ⋅∂∂= ⋅∂∂=t
tb
bUUUU , (3.9.31)
and using the commutative property 2.13.3 of the variational operato r, one arrives at
() 0==
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
++∫∫∫u
σU dvU dsU Udv
vb
st
vδ δ (3.9.32)
The quantity inside the brackets is the total pot ential energy of the system. This statement
is the principle of stationary potential energy : the value of the quantity inside the
parentheses, i.e. ()uU , is stationary at the true solution u.
Eqn. 3.9.32 is an example of a Variational Principle , that is, a principl e expressed in the
form of a variation of a functi onal. Note that the principle of virtual work in the form
3.9.8 is not a variational principle, since it is not expressed as the variation of one
functional.
Body Forces
Body forces can usually be expressed in the form 3.9.30. For example, with gravity
loading,
g bρ= , where g is the constant accelera tion due to gravity. Then ug⋅−=ρbU
( og b==δδ and ()ub ub ⋅=⋅δδ , so dv dv∫∫⋅=⋅ ub ubδδ ).
Material Form
In the material form, one again has a stationary principle if one can write
() U U B ∂ −∂= /BU , () U U T ∂ −∂= /TU (or, equivalently, replacing U with the motion χ).
In the case of dead loading, §3.7.1, ()XTT= is independent of the motion so (similar to
the case of gravity loading above) uT⋅−=TU with oT=δ and dV dV∫∫⋅=⋅ χT χT δδ .
Deformation Dependent Traction
In many practical cases, the traction will depend on not only the motion, but also the
strain. In that case, one can write
()( ) ∫∫∫∫∫+⋅= = =⋅=⋅
v v s s sdv dv ds ds ds uσuσ uσ uσn unσ ut
σδ δ δ δ δ δ grad: div div
One might be able to then introduce a scalar function φ such that
Section 3.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 377() εεuuεu δφδφφ : ,∂∂+⋅∂∂= with σεσu=∂∂=∂∂ φ φ, div (3.9.33)
In the material form, one would have NPT= with
( ) ∫∫+⋅ =⋅
V SdV dS FPχP χT
P: Divδ δ
and then one might be able to introduce a scalar function ()Fχ,φ such that
FFχχδφδφδφ :∂∂+⋅∂∂= with PFPχ=∂∂=∂∂ φ φ, Div (3.9.34)
For example, considering again the fluid pressure example of §3.7.1, one can let pJ−=φ
so that, using 1.15.7, T/−−=∂∂ F F pJφ . Then 1T/=−∂∂=−=Jp F F P φ , 2 Div E P gρ=
and ∫∫−=⋅ pJdV dSδδχT .
3.9.6 The Principle of Virtual Power
The principle of virtual power is similar to the principle of virtual work, the only
difference between them being that a virtual velocity
vδ is used in the former rather than
a virtual displacement. To derive the virt ual power equation, multiply the equations of
motion by the virtual velocity function, and integrate over the curre nt configuration,
giving
() ( )
()
∫∫∫∫∫ ∫∫
⋅+ −⋅=⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧⋅+∂∂− =⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧⋅+∂∂− =⋅+=⋅
v v svv v v
dv dv dsdvdv dv dvdtd
vb dσ vtvbxvσvσvbxvσvσ vbσ vv
δ δ δδδδδδδ δ δρ
:: div)(: div div
(3.9.35)
These equations are identical to the mechanic al balance equations 3.8.16, except that the
actual velocity is replaced with a virtual velocity. The term ∫−
vdvdσδ: is called the
internal virtual power .
Note that here, unlike the virtual displacemen t function in the work equation, the virtual
velocity does not have to be in finitesimal. This can be seen more clearly if one derives
this equation directly from the virtual work equation. If the infinitesimal virtual
displacement
uδ occurs over an infinitesimal time interval tδ, the virtual velocity is the
finite quantity tδδ/u , which here is labelled vδ. The virtual power equation can thus be
obtained by dividing the virt ual work equation through by tδ.
Section 3.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 378Again, supposing that the velocities are specified over that part of the surface vs and
tractions over σs, the principle of virtual power can be written for the case of a
kinematically admissible vi rtual velocity field:
∫∫∫∫⋅+ =⋅+⋅
v v v sdvdtddv dv ds vvdσ vb vt
σδρδ δ δ : Principle of Virtual Power (3.9.36)
In words, the principle of virtual power states that at any time t, the total virtual power of
the external, internal and inertia forces is zero in any admissible virtual state of motion .
3.9.7 Linearisation of the Internal Virtual Work
In order to solve the virtual work equations in anything but the mo st simple cases, one
must apply some approximate numerical met hod. This will usually involve linearising
the non-linear virtual work equations. To this end, the internal virtual work term will be
linearised in what follows.
Material Description
In the material de scription, one has
()()()∫=
VdV W uE uESδ δ :int (3.9.37)
in which the Green-Lagrange strain is considered to be a function of the displacement, Eqn. 2.2.46, and the PK2 stress is a functi on of the Green-Lagrange strain; the precise
functional dependence of
S on E will depend on the material under study (see Part IV).
The linearisation of the variation of a function is given by (see §2.13.2)
() ()()uu u uu ΔΔ+ =Δ , , Lint int int W W W δ δ δ (3.9.38)
where
()
()
()() ( )
()() () ()() ( )
()() ( ) ( ) () ( ) {}∫∫∫
ΔΔ+ΔΔ =⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧Δ+ +Δ+ =Δ+ Δ+ =Δ+ =Δ∂=ΔΔ
= ===
VVV
dVdVdd
dddVddWddW W
uE uuES uuE uESuE u uES u uE uESu uE u uESu uu uuu
δ δδεεεδεεδεεεδεδ δ
ε εεε
: , , :: ::][ ,
0 00int
0int int
(3.9.39)
Section 3.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 379The linearization of the varia tion of the Green-Lagrange strain is given by 2.13.24,
()( )u u E δ δ Grad Grad symTΔ =Δ . With the PK2 stress symmetric, one has, with 1.10.3h,
1.10.31c,
()() ( ) ()()()( )
()() ( )
() ( )()uESu uu u uESu u uES uuE uES
Δ =Δ =Δ =ΔΔ
Grad: GradGrad Grad:Grad Grad sym: , :
TT
δδδ δ
(3.9.40)
For the second term in 3.9.39, from 2.13.22, the variation of E is
()[ ]
()[]
() u Fu F u Fu FFu E
δδ δδ δ δ
Grad symGrad GradGrad Grad
TTTT
21T T
21
=+ =+ =
(3.9.41)
What remains is the calculation of the lineari sation of the PK2 stress. One has using the
chain rule,
()()
()()
()()()
()()uuEEESu uEEESu uESuS uuESu
ΔΔ∂∂=Δ+∂∂=Δ+ =Δ∂=ΔΔ
==
, ::][ ,
00
εεεε
εε
dddd
(3.9.42)
Denote the fourth order tensor ()E ES∂∂ / by C and assume that it has the minor
symmetries1.12.10. Then (see 3.9.41), with
()u F E Δ =Δ Grad symT (3.9.43)
the linear increments in 3.9.38 become
() ()()() {
}
()
{}∫∫∫
∂Δ∂+∂∂=⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧
∂Δ∂
∂∂+∂Δ∂
∂∂=ΔΔΔ +Δ =ΔΔ
V dj
abcd jc ia bdij
biV dj
jc abcd
bk
ka bd
di
biV
dVXuCFF SXudVXuF CXuF SXu
XuWdVW
δδδ δδδδ δ
uuu F u FuESu u uu
,Grad:: GradGrad: Grad ,
intT Tint
C
(3.9.44)
Section 3.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 380The first term is due to the current stress and is called the ( initial ) stress contribution .
The second term depends on the material properties and is called the material
contribution . Solution formulations based on 3.9.44 are called total Lagrangian .
Spatial Description
The spatial description can be obtained by pushi ng forward the material description. First
note that the linearization of the Kirchhoff stress is, from 3.5.13,
() ()()
()() ( ) ()
() ( )T#
*#
*#
*
,, ,, L , L
FuuSFuτuuS uuSuuS uuτ
ΔΔ+=ΔΔ+Δ=Δ =Δ
χ χχ
(3.9.45)
so that, as in the derivation of the mate rial term in 3.9.44, and using 2.4.8,
()( )
()
lk
abcd ld kc jb iaxuCFFFF∂Δ∂=ΔΔΔ =ΔΔ
uuτFuF F F uuτ
,grad: ,T TC
(3.9.46)
Define the fourth-order spatial tensor c through
abcd ld kc jb ia ijkl CFFFFJ c1−= (3.9.47)
so that
() u uuτ Δ =ΔΔ grad: , cJ (3.9.48)
Then, from 3.9.39,
() ( ) ()()() { }
()() () {}
(){}
{}
()
{}∫∫∫∫∫∫
∂Δ∂+∂∂=⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧
∂Δ∂
∂∂+∂Δ∂
∂∂=ΔΔΔ +Δ =Δ+ Δ =Δ + Δ =Δ+Δ =ΔΔ
v dc
abcd bd ac
bav dc
abcd
ba
bd
da
bavvVVb b
dvxucxudvxucxu
xu
xuWdvdvdV JdV W
σδδδσδδδ δδ δδ δδχχδχχ δ
uuu u σu uu u u u σu u u u τE S E S uu
,grad:: grad grad: gradgrad: grad: grad grad:grad sym: grad: grad grad sym:: : ,
intTT*#
* *#
* int
ccc
(3.9.49)
Section 3.9
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 381Solution formulations based on 3.9.49 are called updated-Lagrangian .
Section 3.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 3823.10 Convected Coordinates
Some of the important results from sections 3.1-3.9 are now re-expressed in terms of
convected coordinates. As before, any relati ons expressed in symbolic form hold also in
the convected coordinate system.
3.10.1 The Stress Tensors
Traction and Stress Components
Consider a differential parallelepiped elem ent in the current configuration bounded by the
coordinate curves as in Fig. 3.10.1 (s ee Fig. 1.16.2). The bounding vectors are
22
11, g gΘΘ d d and 33gΘd . The surface area 1Sd of a face of the elemental parallelepiped
on which 1Θ is constant, to which 1g is normal, is then given by Eqn. 1.16.35,
3 2 11
1 ΘΘ= ddgg Sd (3.10.1)
and similarly for the other surfaces.
Figure 3.10.1: vector elements bounding surface elements
The positive side of a face is defined as that whose out ward normal is in the direction of
the associated contravariant base vector. The unit normal in to a positive side is the same
as the unit contrava riant base vector; as in Eqn. 1.16.14,
()sum no ˆ
iii
i i
ggg n== (3.10.2)
Let the force idF acting on the surface element with normal in be i
iSdt (no sum over
i), Fig. 3.10.2, so that it is the traction (force per unit area).
x
1x2x3x
11gΘd33gΘd
curve1−Θcurve2−Θcurve3−Θ
22gΘd
Section 3.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 383
Figure 3.10.2: traction acti ng on a surface element
The components of it along the unit covariant ba se vectors are denoted by jiσ :
j
jjji
jji i
gg g t1ˆσσ== (3.10.3)
with no sum over the j in the jjg term; jiσ are called the physical stress
components , Fig. 3.10.3.
Figure 3.10.3: physical stress components
Introduce now a new vector it defined by
i ii igt t= (no sum over i) (3.10.4)
It will be shown that this v ector is contravariant, that is, transforms between coordinate
systems according to 1.17.3a (and so it does not satisfy the vector transformation rule,
hence the superscript in pointed brackets). The components of it along the covariant base
vectors are denoted by jiσ:
jji ig tσ= (3.10.5)
Comparing 3.10.3-5, 11σ31σ21σ 12σ22σ32σ13σ23σ33σ3Θ
2Θ
1Θ33gΘd22gΘd1g1 1ˆg n=1t
Section 3.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 384
ji
iijj ji
ggσ σ= (no sum) (3.10.6)
Cauchy’s Law and the Cauchy Stress Tensor
Cauchy’s law can now be derived in the sa me way as in §3.3, by considering a small
tetrahedral free-body, Fig. 3.10.4. Th e physical stress components ijσ shown act on the
negative sides of the surfaces and so act in directions opposite that of the corresponding
components on the positive sides (a consequence of Cauchy’s Lemma). It is required to
determine the traction t in terms of the physical stress components and the unit normal n
to the base area.
Figure 3.10.4: free body diagram of a tetrahedral portion of material
The normal to the base has components
i
i iin n g g n== (3.10.7)
Consider the vector elements ad and bd shown in Fig. 3.10.5. Define the surface area
element Sdto be the vector with magnitude equal to twice the area of the tetrahedron base
and in the direction of the normal to the base, so
()
() ()()
()
()3 2 1 211 31 3
3 23 2
2 12 1
2133
22
33
11
2121
21
21
S S Sgg gg ggg g g gba n S
d d ddd dd ddd d d dd d dS d
++=×ΘΘ+×ΘΘ+×ΘΘ=Θ−Θ×Θ−Θ=×==
(3.10.8)
where 3 2 1 , , S S S d d d are the surface element areas of th e three coordinate sides of the
parallelepiped of Fig. 3.10.1 (twice the area of the coordinate sides of the tetrahedron);
from 3.10.2, 3Θ
2Θ
1Θnt
11σ
31σ21σ
12σ22σ
32σ 13σ
23σ
33σ
Section 3.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 385i
iiii
i
gSdSd dSd d d d
gn nS S S S
13 2 1
==++=
(3.10.9)
with no sum over the i in the iig term, or
i
ii ii
i Sd gndS g g= (3.10.10)
Figure 3.10.5: vector element of area for the base of the tetrahedron
The principle of linear momentum, in vector fo rm, is then (cancelling out a factor of ½)
0=−iiSd dS t t (3.10.11)
From 3.10.4,
ii
iiiidSn Sd
gdS t t t = =1 (3.10.12)
and so
jiji
iin n g ttσ== (3.10.13)
Defining the (symmetric) Cauchy stress tensor σ through
j iijg gσ⊗=σ Cauchy Stress Tensor (3.10.14)
one arrives at Cauchy’s law nσt= .
The Cauchy stress is naturally a contrava riant tensor because the normal vector upon
which it operates to produce the traction is naturally represented in the form of a covariant vector (see 3.10.2). Note that the stress can also be expressed in the form
adbdSd
22gΘd33gΘd
11gΘd
Section 3.10
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 386jigtσ⊗= (3.10.15)
Other Stress Tensors
The PK1, PK2 and Kirchhoff stress tensors are
j iijj iijj iij
SP
g gτG G SG G P
⊗=⊗=⊗=
τ (3.10.16)
By definition, στJ= , and so ij ijJστ= . By definition, T 1−−=σFF SJ , and so, from
2.9.8,
j iij
j iij
j iij
j iijJ J S G G G G gF gF G G ⊗=⊗=⊗ =⊗− −τ σ σ1 1 (3.10.17)
Thus, as seen already, the Kirchhoff stress is the push-forward of the PK2 stress.
Similarly, by definition T−=σF PJ and so
()
j ii
kkjj km
ii
mkjj kkjj kkjj kkj
j iij
F JF JJJJ P
G GG GG GG FGG gFg g G G
⊗ =⊗ ⊗ =⊗ =⊗=⊗=⊗
⋅⋅−
σσσσσ1
(3.10.18)
3.10.2 The Equations of Motion
The Equations of motion have been given in the symbolic form by 3.6.2 and 3.6.9. To
express these in curvilinear co ordinates, recall the definition of the divergence of a tensor,
1.18.28,
()i jij k
j i kij k
kg gg g gσσ | | div σ σ =⊗ =Θ∂∂= (3.10.19)
The spatial and material descriptions of the equations of motion are then
()
ii
ii
i jijii
ii
i jij
dtdVB Pdtvdb
G G Ggg g
0 ||
ρρ σ
=+=+
Equations of Motion (3.10.20)
3874 Fundamentals of
Continuum Thermomechanics
In this Chapter, the laws of thermodyna mics are reviewed and formulated for a
continuum. The classical theory of thermodynamics, which is concerned with simple compressible systems, is discussed in secti ons 4.1-4.5, wherein are discussed the concepts
of entropy, entropy production and entropy s upply, the second law, the notions of
reversibility and irreversibility, the therm odynamic potential functi ons (internal energy,
enthalpy and the Gibbs and He lmholtz free energies). C ontinuum thermomechanics is
discussed in section 4.6.
388
Section 4.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 3894.1 Classical Thermodynamics: The First Law
As an introduction to the thermomechanics of co ntinua, in this section particularly simple
materials undergoing simple deformation and/ or heat-transfer processes are considered.
4.1.1 Properties and States
First, here is some essential terminology used to describe thermodynamic processes.
A property of a substance is a macroscopic charact eristic to which a numerical value can
be assigned at a given time, w ithout knowledge of the history of the substance. Thus, for
example, the mass, volume and energy of a mate rial, or the stress acting on a material, are
properties. Work, on the other hand, is not a property, since it is in general history
dependent and a material does not “have a certain amount of work”.
The state of a material is the condition of the mate rial as described by its properties. For
example a material which has properties volume
1V and temperature 1θ could be said to
be in state ‘1’ whereas if at some later time it has different properties 2V and 2θ, it could
be said to be in a different state, state ‘2’.
4.1.2 Thermal Equilibrium and Adiabatic Processes
For the present purposes, a system can be defined to be a certain amount of matter which
has fixed or movable boundaries. The state of a system can then be defined by assigning
to it properties such as temperature, volume and so on. As will be seen, there are then
two ways in which the state of the system can be changed, by interactions with its
surroundings through heat or through work . The notion of heat, although familiar to us,
will be defined precisely when the first la w of thermodynamics is introduced below.
Before getting to the first law, it is helpful to consider the notions of thermal
equilibrium and adiabatic processes.
Thermal Equilibrium
Consider the following experiment: two blocks of copper, one of which our senses tell us
is “warmer than” the other, are brought into contact and isolated from their surroundings,
Fig. 4.1.1a. A number of observation s would be made, for example:
(1) the volume of the warmer body decreases with time whereas the volume of the
colder body increases, until no further ch anges take place and the bodies feel
equally warm
(2) the electrical resistance of th e warmer block decreases with time whereas that of the
colder block increases, until the electrical resistances would become constant also.
When these and all such changes in observable properties cease, the interaction is at an
end. One says that the two blocks are then in thermal equilibrium . In everyday language,
one would say that the two blocks have the same temperature
1.
1 formally, temperature is defined through the zeroth law of thermodynamics , which states that if two
systems are separately in thermal equilibrium with a th ird system, then they must be in thermal equilibrium
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Figure 4.1.1: two blocks of copper brought in to contact; (a) no insulating wall, (b)
insulating wall
Adiabatic Conditions
Suppose now that, before the bl ocks are brought together, an insulating wall is put in
place to separate them, Fig. 4.1.1b. By this is meant that the volume, electrical resistance,
etc. of one block does not affect those of the other block. Again, in everyday language,
one would simply say that the temperature of one block does not affect the temperature of
the other. The term adiabatic is used to describe this situation.
4.1.3 The First Law of Thermodynamics
The Experiments of Joule
Joule carried out experiments into the nature of work and heat transfer in materials in the
1840s. The essential features of hi s experiments were the following:
(1) work was done on a known mass of fluid, cha nging the material from state “1” to
state “2"
(2) the fluid was thermally insulated so the process was adiabatic.
(3) the work was performed in a variety of different ways (e.g. electrically or by
stirring)
(4) the same amount of work was required to go from state 1 to state 2, regardless of the
method of work used
The work done in taking a material from state 1 to state 2 by adiabatic processes therefore
depends only on the initial and fi nal states, and is completely path independent , Fig.
4.1.2. Thus one can introduce a function U, a property of the system, such that
1 2U UU W −=Δ= (adiabatic process) (4.1.1)
U is the internal energy , and the difference in internal en ergy between state 2 and state 1
is defined as equal to the work done in going from 1 to 2 by adiabatic means.
with one another. This statement is tacitly assumed in every measurement of temperature – the third system
being the thermometer (a)insulating
wall
(b)
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 391As an ideal example, one can think of a stiff metal spring. This “system” can be
described by the property x, the extension of the spring fr om its equilibrium position.
The work done in extending the spring depe nds only on its current “state”, that is x. It
does not depend on how the spring may have be en extended and contracted in the past,
assuming there has not been even the minutest te mperature change in the metal spring. In
this example, the internal energy U is seen to be an el astic potential energy.
Figure 4.1.2: a thermally insulated material taken from state 1 to state 2 through
different “work paths”
The First Law
One can imagine now a careful experiment in which a material is thermally insulated from its surroundings and deformed through the wo rk of a set of forces. The material can
be deformed into different stat es, Fig. 4.1.3. The internal energy U will in general be
different in each state. U could be measured by carefully recording the work done on the
material to reach a given state.
Figure 4.1.3: a thermally insulated ma terial in three di fferent states
Suppose that the internal energy of a material is known at va rious different states, through
the conduction of the aforementioned experime nt, in particular one knows the internal
energy for the material at two given states , 1 and 2. Relax now the condition that the
changes are adiabatic. What this means is that if one now bri ngs the material into contact
with another body, the properties of the material can be affected. Work is again done to
take the material from state 1 to state 2 but it will now be found that, in general,
1 2U UU W −=Δ≠ (4.1.2)
State 1
1U State 2
2U State 3
3U thermally
insulatin g wallState 1 State 2 WW
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 392The difference between UΔ and W is defined as a measure of the heat Q which has
entered the system in the change. Thus
U Q WΔ=+ First Law of Thermodynamics (4.1.3)
This is the first law of thermodynamics . In words, t he change in the internal energy is
the sum of the work done plus the heat supplied .
Note that the concept of heat
Q (and internal energy) is in troduced and defined with the
first law. Like work, heat is a form of energy transfer ; a body does not contain heat.
Work is any means of changing the energy of a system other than heat.
Sign Convention for Work and Energy
The following sign convention will be used
2
0>Q - heat enters the system
0<Q - heat leaves the system (4.1.4)
0>W - work done on the system
0<W - work done by the system
Other types of Energy
When there are other energies involved, the first law must be amended. For a material
moving with a certain velocity, one must also consider its kinetic energy, and the first law
reads
K U Q W Δ+Δ=+ (4.1.5)
Other types of energy can be incorporated, fo r example gravitationa l potential energy and
chemical energy3. All the different types of en ergy are often denoted simply by E, so the
first law in general reads E Q WΔ=+ .
Inside the Black Box
In this continuum treatment of thermodynamics (or phenomenological
thermodynamics ), it is not necessary to look in side and consider the billions of
molecules inside the “black box” of a system. However, it is helpful to think of the
molecules of a material as having certain micr o-velocities and it is the mean velocity of
these micro-velocities which manifests itself as the macroscopic ve locity property, and
the statistical fluctuations of the micro-veloci ties from the mean velocity are assumed to
cancel out, Fig. 4.1.4. The micro-velocity fluctua tions give rise to an internal kinetic energy which manifests
itself as the macroscopic temperature. Thus the internal energy will in general consist of both potential and kinetic energies. The inte raction between the elementary particles and
2 many authors use the exact opposite sign convention for work as used here
3 a potential energy which can be acce ssed when molecular bonds are broken
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Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 393the surroundings of the element causes energy to be transferred to the surroundings. This
is the heat flow through the boundary of the system. This energy exchange can occur
even when the shape of the element does not change, whereas a change in potential
energy implies a deformation which will indu ce a re-arrangement of the molecules and
change in shape or volume of the system.
Figure 4.1.4: a system moving with velocity v
Further, the property of pressu re or stress of the system is by definition determined by the
forces exerted by the elementary particle s around the boundary. The fluctuations and
micro-movement of the elementary particles wi ll cause stress fluctuations but again these
are assumed to cancel out.
4.1.4 Simple Compressible Systems
In order to demonstrate the meaning and use of the first law with examples and simple
calculations, only
simple systems will be considered. A simple system is one where
there is only one possible work interaction. The clas sic example of a simple compressible
system is that of a substance contained within a piston-cylinder apparatus, Fig. 4.1.5. The
state of the material can be changed either by heat transfer or by the application of work,
and the only work interaction possible is the application of a force to the piston head,
compressing or expanding the material. More complex systems might include, for
example, the possibility of doing work through electrical means – so here any effects due
to surface, magnetic or electr ical effects, or due to mo tion or gravity, are ignored.
Figure 4.1.5: A simple pi ston-cylinder system
v
Section 4.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 394A pure substance is one which has a uniform and inva riable chemical composition. In
theory this could include different phases of the same substance (e.g. water and steam for
H2O).
In what follows, only pure substances in th e context of simple compressible systems will
be considered. Now a general rule known as the
state principle , based on experimental evidence, says
that there is one independent property for each way a system’s energy can be varied
independently. For a simple compressible sy stem, there are two wa ys of varying the
energy and so the material has two independent properties. One can take any two of, for
example, the temperature4 θ, pressure p, volume V or internal energy U.
If p is the pressure at the piston face, and dV is a small change in volume of the material,
then the work done in compre ssing/expanding the material is
dVp W−=δ , (4.1.6)
the minus sign because a positive work is done when the volume gets smaller. The total work done during a compression/expan sion of the mate rial is then
∫∫−==22
11,
,Vp
VpdVp W Wδ (4.1.7)
The symbol δ is used here to indicate th at the small amount of work Wδ is not a true
differential5, ),( ),(1 1 2 2 VpW VpW dW W − =≠∫, since the work done is process/path
dependent.
The first law states that Q W dU δδ+= which can now be re-written as
Q pdV dU δ+−= First Law for a Simple Compressible System (4.1.8)
4.1.5 Quasi-Static Processes
A system is said to be in
equilibrium when it experiences no change over time – it is in a
steady state . Full thermodynamic equilibrium of a system requires thermal
equilibrium with any surroundings and also mechanical equilibrium6.
Much of the theory developed here requires th at the system be in a certain state with
certain properties. If a property such as temperature is varying throughout the material,
one cannot easily speak of its “state”. Thus when a material is undergoing some process,
for example it is being deformed or heated, it is often necessary to assume that it is a
quasi-static (or quasi-equilibrium ) process. This means that the process takes place so
4 the symbol θ denotes the absolute temperature , with 0>θ
5 but not to be confused with the use of this symbol to represent a variation, as in the context of the principle
of virtual work
6 and also chemical equilibrium , where there are no net reactions taking place
Section 4.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 395slowly that the rate of change of the proce ss is slow relative to the time taken for the
properties to reach equilibrium. For example, if one heats water in the piston-cylinder
arrangement of Fig. 4.1.5 by pu tting it directly over a hot flame, the water near the base
will heat up first and cause convection current s and the water will not be anywhere near
an equilibrium state. On th e other hand, one could imagin e heating the water extremely
slowly with a low flame, so th at at any time instant the wate r temperature is very nearly
constant throughout. To examine what this might mean in the case of the work performed, consider Fig. 4.1.6,
which shows the system pressure p and the external pressure
extp - the pressure exerted
by the surroundings. Assuming thermal equilibrium, if extpp= then there is full
equilibrium. If, however, there is an apprec iable difference between the two, for example
if a large external pressure is suddenly applied, the piston head will depress rapidly and pressure will not remain uniform throughout th e system. However, if the pressures differ
by an amount dp, the work done by the system is
() dVp dVdp dVp dVdp p dVp Wext ext ext ∫∫∫ ∫∫−= −=±−=−= m (4.1.9)
provided dp is extremely small. The smaller dp, the closer the system will be to
mechanical equilibrium. As with the heat tr ansfer, this implies that quasi-equilibrium is
maintained provided the piston is moved extr emely slowly by incrementally increasing
the pressure by very small amounts. (It is of ten suggested that this might be achieved by
repeatedly placing indi vidual grains of sand on the piston head.)
Figure 4.1.6: pressures exert ed on a piston head
Unless otherwise stated, it will be assumed that the material at any instance is in quasi-
equilibrium. If the system is not in equilibrium, Eqn. 4.1.8, Q pdV dU δ+−= , does not
make much sense, and one would have to use the more general version Q W dU δδ+= .
Example
A gas is contained in a rigid thermally insulate d container. It is th en allowed to expand
into a similar container initially evacuated, Fi g. 4.1.7. There is no heat transfer and so
0=Q . Since a vacuum provides no resistance to an expanding gas, there is no pressure
and hence no work done. Therefore there is no change in the internal energy of the gas.
This is not a quasi-static process.
pextp
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Figure 4.1.7: a thermally insulated gas ex panding in an evacuated container
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Example
To illustrate that work is path dependent, consider the Vp− graph in Fig. 4.1.8, which
shows three different proce ss paths between states 1 (1 1,Vp ) and 2 (2 2,Vp ). For path
ABC, the work done is ) (1 2 2 V Vp− . For path CBA′, the work done is ) (1 2 1 V Vp− . The
work for the third, curved, path requires an integration along AC and will in general be
different from both the other results.
Figure 4.1.8: a p-V diagram
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Example
Consider the cylinder arrangement of Fig. 4.1.9, which shows a gas contained by a
weight. The gas is heated and this causes the weight to rise. The pressure is constant and
so the work done is ()1 2V Vp Vp −=Δ . This example shows a system taking heat as
input and performing work as output, w ith no necessary internal energy change.
2p1pA
C Bp
VB′
1V2V
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Figure 4.1.9: a heated gas causing a weight to move
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The opposite process, whereby work is converted purely into heat is called
dissipation
(for example, as can occur in a frictional brake).
4.1.6 Equations of State
The materials under considera tion have two independent pr operties. The remaining
relations between the vari ous properties are called
equations of state . For example,
suppose that one takes the temperature and vol ume to be the independent properties.
Then the relations
()()V UU Vpp , ,, θ θ = = (4.1.10)
are equations of state. The first of these, re lating force variables (in this simple case, the
pressure p) to kinematic variables (in this simple case, the volume V) and temperature, is
called a thermal equation of state . The second, relating the in ternal energy to a thermal
variable (here temperature) and a kinematic variable, is called a caloric equation of
state .
Beginning with the general cal oric equation of state ) ,(θVUU= , one can write the
increment in internal energy as (the subscripts here indicate a variable which is held
constant)
dVVUdUdU
V θθθ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂= (4.1.11)
This mathematical relation recognizes that U is a state function which depends only on
the initial and final states and not on the path; thus one can first change θ with V constant
and then change V with θ constant, and this will describe any arbitrary change dU.
The internal energy and the othe r state variables can be expres sed in many different ways.
For example, taking p and θ to be the independent variable s, the internal energy can be
expressed as pweight
pweight
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θθθdUdppUdU
p⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂= (4.1.12)
4.1.7 Specific Properties
Specific properties are properties per unit mass . They are usually denoted by lower case
letters. For example, the specific volume (r eciprocal of the density) and specific internal
energy are
mUumVv ==, (4.1.13)
where m is the mass of the system. The properties V and U are extensive properties ,
meaning they depend on the amount of substance in the system. The specific properties on the other hand are
intensive properties , meaning they do not depend on the amount of
substance. Other intensive properties are the temperature θ and pressure p.
One can also express the heat and work as per unit mass:
mWwmQqδδδδ = = , (4.1.14)
4.1.8 Heat Capacity and In ternal Energy Measurements
The internal energy of a material can seem qu ite an abstract concep t. To help quantify
internal energy, the heat capacity is next introduced.
Specific Heat and the Enthalpy
The heat capacity is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the system by one unit
of temperature . The higher the heat capacity, the more the heat required to increase the
temperature. From Eqn. 4.1.8, the heat capacity at constant volume is then by definition
V VVU
dQC ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛≡θθδ (4.1.15)
In this case, all the supplied thermal energy goe s into raising the temp erature of the body.
The heat capacity at constant pressure is by definition
p p ppH VpU
dQC ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛≡θθθθδ (4.1.16)
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where H is the enthalpy , defined by
pV UH+= (4.1.17)
In this case, some of the thermal en ergy is converted into work, and so V pC C≥ .
The enthalpy is a property, since U, p and V are. The heat capacities ()V V U C θ∂∂= /
and ()p p H C θ∂∂= / involve only properties and so th emselves must be properties.
These expressions are thus valid for any quasi-static process, wh ether it be constant
volume, constant pressure or neither. For example, consider a substance held at co nstant volume, heated using thermal energy
Q so as to increase the internal energy by
UΔ. The resulting temperature change is θΔ
and θΔ=/Q CV . Consider, alternatively, the case wh ere the same substance, again held
at constant volume, is impart ed a similar amount of energy W through work (e.g. by
stirring). The internal en ergy change must again be UΔ. With ()V UU ,θ= , the
temperature must again increase by θΔ and so now θΔ=/W CV . Note how
()V V U C θ∂∂= / is valid for both cases, even in the second case where no heat was
actually supplied.
Internal Energy Measurements
Suppose now that the heat capaci ty at constant volume has been carefully measured over
a given temperature range, by recording the heat required to effect increments in
temperature. The internal energy ch anges within that range are then
θθ
θdC U UUV∫=−=Δ2
11 2 (constant volume) (4.1.18)
Although this measurement technique requires co nstant volume proce sses, since internal
energy is a property the results apply to all processes.
Some values for the specific internal en ergy and enthalpy of steam for a range of
temperatures, pressures and specific volumes are given in Table 4.1.1 below. The
reference state for internal energy (where u is chosen to be zero) is for saturated water at
0.01
oC. The corresponding reference state fo r the enthalpy is obt ained from 4.1.177.
θ (C0) v (m3/kg) u (kJ/kg) h (kJ/kg)
120 1.793 2537.3 2716.6
200 2.172 2658.1 2875.3
280 2.546 2779.6 3034.2
360 2.917 2904.2 3195.9
Table 4.1.1a: Properties for steam at pressure MPa1.0=p
7 note that u and h can take on negative values, depending on the reference state chosen
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MPa)(p v (m3/kg) u (kJ/kg) h (kJ/kg)
0.035 6.228 2660.4 2878.4
0.100 2.172 2658.1 2875.3
0.300 0.716 2650.7 2865.5
0.500 0.425 2642.9 2855.4
Table 4.1.1b: Properties for steam at temperature C 2000=θ
4.1.9 The Ideal Gas
A thermally perfect gas is one for which the ther mal equation of state is
θmR pV= or θR pv= (4.1.19)
where R is the universal gas constant. Further, an ideal gas is a thermally perfect gas
whose internal energy depends on the temperat ure only, that is, its caloric equation of
state is of the form
)(
θUU= (4.1.20)
To see what this might mean from a physic al point of view, consider a gas at the
microscopic level. Internal energy and pressure are related through intermolecular forces.
If the pressure is very low, the internal energy is no longer affected by these forces, since
the molecules are so far apart, but only by their kinetic energy of motion, i.e. the temperature. Moderate changes in volume will not bring the molecules of gas close
enough together to alter this so le dependence on temperature.
When the internal energy is a function of
θ and V, one has
dVVUdC dVVUdUdUV
V θ θθ θθ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂= (4.1.21)
Thus for an ideal gas
θdC dUV= (4.1.22)
and this is valid for any process, not necessarily constant volume (although VC is
measured at constant volume).
Example
Consider an ideal gas undergoing a volume change under
isothermal , i.e. constant
temperature, conditions. From 4.1.19, the quantity 22 11 Vp Vp pV == is a constant
θmR . This constrains the process to lie on one particular path in a Vp− diagram.
Also, from 4.1.22, 0=dU and so W Qδδ−= . If an ideal gas expands at constant
Section 4.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 401temperature then the heat input exactly equa ls the work done against an incrementally
changing external pressure.
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Consider now a process involving wo rk and heat transfer. One has pdV dCQV+=θδ
and the total heat input is
∫∫∫+ ==22
112
1,
,)(Vp
VpV pdV d C Q Qθ
θθθ δ (4.1.23)
The second integral here cl early depends on the exact combination of pressure and
volume during the process, so the heat input Q is path dependent, as expected. However,
consider the following:
()1 2,
,
/ ln)()()(
2
12
12
122
112
1
VV mR dCVdVmR dCpdVdC Q
VV
VVVp
vpV
+ =+ =+ =
∫∫ ∫∫∫∫
θ
θθ
θθ
θ
θθθθθθθθθθ
θδ
(4.1.24)
The quantity on the right is now path independent. In fact , for the simple case where VC
is independent of θ, a good approximation for many “near-ideal” gases, one has
() ()1 2 1 2 / ln / ln VV mR CQ
V + =∫θθθδ (4.1.25)
This expression means that, for an ideal gas undergoing a quasi-static process , although
the quantity Q depends on the process, θδ/Q∫ does not and so is a property. It will be
seen in the next section that this property is the entropy of the gas.
4.1.10 Problems
1.
A gas is contained in a thermally insulated cy linder. It is quickly compressed so that
its temperature rises sharply. Has there been a transfer of heat to the gas? Has work
been done? Is the process quasi-static?
2. A gas expands from an initial state where kPa5001=p and 3
1 m1.0=V to a final
state where kPa1002=p . The relationship between pr essure and volume during the
particular process is k pV=, a constant. Sketch the process on a Vp− diagram and
determine the work, in kJ. Interpre t the + or – sign on your result.
3.
A system, whose equation of state depends only on the pressure p, volume V and
temperature θ, is taken quasi-statically from state A to state B in the figure below
Section 4.1
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 402along the path ACB at the pressures indicated. In this process 50J of heat enter the
system and 20J of work are done by the system.
(a) evaluate UΔ
(b) how much heat enters the system along the path ADB ?
(c) if the system goes from B to A by the curved path indicated schematically on the
figure, the work done on the system is 25J. How much heat enters or leaves the system?
(d)
If the internal energy at A is denoted by AU, etc., suppose that J U UA D 25=− .
What then is the heat transfer involved in the processes AD and DB?
4. Air is contained in a vertical piston-c ylinder assembly by a piston of mass kg 50 and
having a face area of 2m01.0 . The mass of the air is 4 g, and initially the air
occupies a volume of 0.005 m3. The atmosphere exerts a pressure of kPa 100 on the
top of the piston. Heat transfer of magnitude kJ 1.41 occurs slowly fr om the air to the
surroundings, and the volume of the air decreases to 3m 0025.0 . Neglecting friction
between the piston and the cylinder wall, de termine the change in specific internal
energy of the air, in kg /kJ . [Note that the force is constant on the piston-head.]
5. A closed system, i.e. a single mass of a substance, undergoes a thermodynamic
cycle8 consisting of the following processes:
Process 1-2: adiabatic compression with const.4.1= pV from kPa74.3441=p ,
3
1 m 084951.0=V to 3/1 2V V=
Process 2-3: constant volume
Process 3-1: constant pressure, kJ 27317.493 1=−U U
There are no significant changes in kine tic or gravitational potential energy.
(a) sketch the cycle on a Vp− diagram
(b) calculate the net work for the cycle
(c) calculate the heat transfer for process 32−
6. How could you use the definition of the specif ic heat capacity at constant pressure to
evaluate the internal energy of a material?
7.
Show that for a system (not necessarily an ideal gas) undergoing a constant pressure
process, the heat input is equal to the enthalpy.
8 meaning the substance is brought back to its initial st ate at the end of the process; state variables resume
their initial values 1p15p
A CD Bp
V
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8. Show that, for an ideal gas, V pC CR−=
9. Use the result of problem 8 to show that, when an ideal gas undergoes an adiabatic
quasi-static change, const. =γpV where V pCC/=γ .
10. In Table 4.1.1:
(a) Does the steam behave like an ideal gas? Nearly? (Note the internal energies in
Table 4.1.1b)
(b) The internal energy decreases as the steam is compressed. Is this what you would
expect? Comment.
Section 4.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 4044.2 Classical Thermodynamics: The Second Law
4.2.1 A Qualitative Sketch of the Second Law and Entropy
The first law of thermodynamics is concer ned with the conservation of energy. The
second law of thermodynamics is concerned w ith how that energy is transferred between
systems. Its relevance to everyday experience can be seen from the following examples:
• Ice is placed in a glass of water. It melts.
• A hot metal tray is taken out of the oven and placed on a bench top. It cools.
• A brittle plate is dropped from a height onto a hard floor. It smashes into small pieces.
• A piece of iron is left outside. It rusts.
• A bicycle tyre is pumped to high pressu re and punctured. The air rushes out.
The common factor in all these exampl es is that energy is spreading out in a certain
direction .
• The energy in more rapidly moving warm air molecules disperses to the ice and breaks
the intermolecular hydrogen bonds, allowing th e water molecules in the ice to move
more freely.
• The hot metal contains a relatively large am ount of energy due to its vibrating atoms
and this energy is transferred to the surr ounding air molecules and thereby dispersed.
• The potential energy in the plate disperses th rough a heating of th e surrounding air, the
ground and the plate as it smashes.
• The iron atoms and oxygen molecules in th e air have chemical (potential) energy
stored in their bonds. When iron and oxyge n react, lower energy iron oxide bonds are
formed and the energy difference is dispersed as heat1.
• The relatively large energy of th e pressurized air in the tyre disperses when the tyre is
punctured.
Very qualitatively, the second law says that energy tends to spontaneously disperse unless
hindered from doing so .
If any of these processes were filmed and the tape accidentally played backwards, the
mistake would immediately be evident. Howe ver, no physical law (apart from the second
law) would be broken if the ev ents happened in reverse. For example, the plate falls
because there is a gravitational force pulling it down. However, beginning at the end and
working back, it is theoretically possible for the dispersed heat to flow back towards the
broken pieces and so provide enough energy for the pieces to fly together and gain a
kinetic energy to lift off the ground, rise up and eventually slow until it reaches its precise
original position off the ground. The probability of this happening is to all intents and
purposes zero. The second law says that en ergy simply does not spontaneously, that is
without outside interference, gather togeth er and concentrate in a small locality.
Entropy is closely associated with the sec ond law. Again, qualitatively, entropy is a
measure of how dispersed energy is . Each system has a certain entropy and as energy
1 most spontaneous reactions of this type require a certain energy to get started, the activation energy , and
this hinders the second law from wreaking havoc
Section 4.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 405disperses, the entropy increases. When the air rushes out of the tyre, the entropy of the air
and its surroundings increases. When the hot tray cools, the entropy of the tray and
surrounding air increases. When the ir on and oxygen react, entropy increases.
The second Law and Maximum work
When heat is supplied to the confined gas of Fig. 4.1.9, work is done when the gas expands and raises the weight. However, if the flame is not placed under the apparatus but simply left to burn, the heat energy, according to the second law, will disperse into the air. It will not ever spontaneously gather back again in a sm all locality where it could
again be used to do some work. The only way to get it back into a small locality again is to input even more energy. In this sense th e second law tells us that if we want to
maximize the amount of work we can do, we n eed to use heat energy productively, and if
any heat energy escapes it is not possible to use it again without expending more energy.
A more formal and quantitative treatmen t of the second law will now be given.
4.2.2 Entropy and the Second Law
Entropy
The entropy S of a system is a property of th at system. The change in entropy dS is due
to two quantities. First, define the entropy supply )(rSδ (an increment) through
θδδQSr=)( (4.2.1)
where Q is the heat supply. Define also the entropy production )(iSδ (also an
increment) to be the difference between th e increment of entropy and the entropy supply:
)( )( i rS S dS δδ+= (4.2.2)
Thus the entropy change in a material is due to two components : the entropy supply,
“carried” into the material w ith the heat supply, and the entropy production, which is
produced within the material. (The reason for the “r” and “i” superscripts is given further
below.) Note that, whereas the entropy
S is a state function (a pr operty), the entropy supply and
entropy production are not, since they depend on the particular process by which the state
has changed, and hence the use of the symbol “ δ” for these functions. (Compare 4.2.2
with the first law, Q W dU δδ+= .)
The Second Law
The second law of thermodynamics states th at the entropy producti on is a non-negative
quantity,
0)(≥iSδ The Second Law (4.2.3)
Section 4.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 406
In terms of the entropy, the first law can be written as
)()(
ir
S dS WS W dU
θδθδθδδ
−+=+= (4.2.4)
or, including the second law,
)(iS dS dU W θδθ δ +−= with 0)(≥iSδ . (4.2.5)
A process is termed reversible if the equality holds, 0)(=iSδ , so that there is no entropy
production, in which case )(rS dSδ= . Otherwise it is termed an irreversible process, in
which case )( )( i rS S dS δδ+= . The superscript “ r” on the entropy supply is to indicate
that the entropy supply is equivalent to the change of entropy in a reversible process. The
superscript “ i” on the entropy production is to in dicate that entropy production is
associated with irreversible processes.
Alternative Statements of the Second Law
There are many different statements of the second law and each can be “derived” from the others (there is no one agreed versi on). Another useful definition is that
the heat input
to the system in transforming from st ate A to state B is bounded from above , according to
dS Qθδ≤ (4.2.6)
The maximum possible heat input is dSθ, in which case the entropy change is due
entirely to entropy supply, with no entropy prod uction – a reversible pr ocess. It can be
seen that the statement dS Qθδ≤ is equivalent to the statement 0)(≥iSδ .
A re-arrangement of Eqn. 4.2.6 gives the classic Clausius’s inequality :
θδQdS≥ (4.2.7)
4.2.3 Reversibility
Pure Heating
As an example of a reversible process, consider a
pure heating (or cooling) process,
where the volume is held constant and so the work increment is zero, Fig. 4.2.1. Taking
the two independent variables to be θ and V, it follows from 4.2.5 that the work
increment can be expressed as
)(iS dS UdVVS
VUW θδθθθθθ δ +⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂= (4.2.8)
Section 4.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 407
Figure 4.2.1: Pure heating
With 0==dV Wδ , this reduces to
0)(=+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂iS dS Uθδθθθθ (4.2.9)
Now 0)(≥iSδ , 0>θ , and θd can be positive, negative or zero. Thus the equality in
Eqn. 4.2.9 can only be satisfied in general if both
0 and0)(= =⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂i
VSS Uδθθθ (4.2.10)
The second equality shows that a quasi-static pure heating process is always reversible .
The first equality is a relation betwee n state functions and hence holds for all processes,
not just for pure heating. In reality there is never any such thing as a completely reversible process – in the case of pure heating, it is assumed that the temperat ure at any instant is uniform throughout the
material, which will never be exactly true. It will be shown below that if there is any
appreciably temperature gradient within a ma terial then there w ill be entropy production.
Reversible Processes
To be precise, a process is re versible when both the system and its surroundings can be
returned to their original st ates. For example, if the ma terial in a piston-cylinder
arrangement is compressed quasi-statically a nd there is no friction between the piston and
cylinder walls, then the process is reversib le – the load can be reduced by very small
amounts and the material will “push back” on the piston returning it to its original
configuration, with no net work don e or heat supplied to the system.
Irreversible Processes
An irreversible process is one for which there is entropy production, 0)(>iSδ . In
practice, irreversibilities ar e introduced into systems when ever there is spontaneity:
unrestrained expansion of a gas/liquid to a lower pressure – for example when the
lid is taken off a gas at high pressure, and is allowed to escape into the atmosphere
heat transfer from one part of a material to another part at a lower temperature
(except in the ideal case where the temperature difference is infinitesimal)
friction (both the sliding friction of solid on solid and the friction that occurs
between molecules in the flow of fluids)
VSU
,,
θQδ
Section 4.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 408The common factor amongst all these is that the system and its surroundings cannot be
returned to their original configurations. For example, with the piston-cylinder
arrangement, friction between the piston head and cylinder walls means that further work
needs to be expended on the return stroke so that, although the piston -cylinder is returned
to its original state, a net amount of work needs to be done and so the “surroundings”, or
whatever is producing the work, is not back at its original state. Similarly, if the piston
was compressed very quickly to its final pos ition, the temperature, momentarily, might
well be higher at the piston h ead than further down in the material. This would produce a
spontaneous heat transfer from the upper part of the material to the lower part and it
would not be possible to return the system a nd its surroundings to their original states.
Irreversible Heat Transfer
In the processes studied so far, it has been assumed that all the state functions were
uniform throughout the material. In particular , it has been assumed that the temperature
is uniform throughout. What if one now ha s a system whose parts are at different
temperatures?
Suppose that a quantity of heat
Qδ flows from a body at temperature 1θ to a body at
temperature 2θ, Fig. 4.2.2. One can imagine for the sake of argument that the heat
capacities of both bodies are sufficiently large that their temperatures are effectively
unchanged by the heat flow. The two bodi es are insulated fr om their surroundings.
Figure 4.2.2: Heat flow from one body to another
This is pure heating and the entropy change due to this heat tr ansfer are the entropy
supplies 0 /1)(
1 <=θδδ Q Sr and 0 /2)(
2 >=θδδ Q Sr. Considering now the complete
system (both bodies), there is no entropy s upply, so any entropy change must be an
entropy production
1 2)(
θδ
θδδQ QSi−= (4.2.11)
Since 0)(≥iSδ , it follows that 2 1θθ>, that is, heat flows from the warmer body to the
colder body .
In this example there is no work done, no heat transfer and no internal energy change, but
there is an entropy change.
If one wants the heat transfer to be very nearly reversible, one can make the entropy
production very small. This can be achi eved by making the temperature difference
between the two bodies very small: by letting
θθθθθ Δ+==2 1 , , one has 2 2,Sθ1 1,SθQδ
Section 4.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 409() () θθθδδ / /)(Δ−≈ Q Si. Keeping the entropy supply consta nt, this means that one must
make θθ/Δ as small as possible. Thus heat transfer is reversible only if there is an
“infinitely small” temperature difference betw een the two bodies. If, on the other hand,
there is heat flow between bodies with an a ppreciable temperature difference, the process
is irreversible, and a net am ount of energy will be require d to return the bodies and
environment to their original states. Entropy supply is due to heat transfer, but the entropy production here is due to an
adiabatic irreversible change.
Entropy Measurements
The entropy of a material can be meas ured as follows. First, since )(/iS Q dS δθδ+= ,
one has ())(/iS dC dS δθθ+ = where C is the specific heat cap acity. A re-arrangement
shows that, for a reversible process, C is related to state variables through ()θθ ddS C /=
(and in particular, ()V V ddS C θθ /= , ()p p ddS C θθ /= ).
One can now use the expression
∫=Δ2
1/θ
θθθdC S (reversible) (4.2.12)
but one must ensure that the entropy production is zero. In practice, what one does is
keep θθ/d small enough so that the entropy produc tion is sufficiently small for the
accuracy required. Once the entropy cha nge is found, it of course applies to all processes,
not just the reversible pro cess used in the experiment.
Thermodynamic Equilibrium
Thermodynamic equilibrium has already been mentioned – it occurs when no changes of
the state variables can occur. Thus, one requires that 0 =
== dUQ Wδδ . With 0 =Qδ ,
one has 0)(=rSδ and )(idS dS= . For full thermal equilibrium, one requires that
0)(=idS but, since entropy producti on tends always to incr ease the entropy, thermal
equilibrium can only occur if the entropy has reached its maximum possible value .
4.2.4 Free Expansion of an Ideal Gas
It was seen that, for an ideal gas undergoi ng a quasi-static process, (see Eqn. 4.1.25)
()()1 2 1 2 1 2 / ln / ln VV mR C S SSV + =−=Δ θθ (4.2.13)
and the entropy production is zero. In other wo rds, any quasi-static process involving an
ideal gas is reversible. Consider now a thermally insula ted container divided by a partit ion into two parts each of
volume V. One of these contains an ideal gas an d the other is evacuated. The partition is
taken away, so that the gas completely fills th e container (see Fig. 4.1.7). There is no heat
Section 4.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 410supply and there is no work done and so the in ternal energy of the gas does not change.
Since the internal energy is a function of temperature only, the temperature must be
constant. Therefore the entropy change is 2lnmRS=Δ . Since there is no entropy
supply, this must be entropy production.
This example again illustrates that en tropy production occurs during spontaneous
processes. During the spontaneous expans ion, there is a complex non-equilibrium
turbulence. The gas eventually settles dow n and a new equilibrium position is reached.
4.2.5 Problems
1. A system undergoes a process in which work is done on the system and the heat
transfer Q occurs at a constant temperature bθ. For each case, determine whether
the entropy change of the system is pos itive, negative, zero or indeterminate:
(a) reversible process, 0 >Q
(b) reversible process, 0 =Q
(c) reversible process, 0 <Q
(d) irreversible process, 0 >Q
(e) irreversible process, 0 =Q
(f) irreversible process, 0 <Q
2. A block of lead at temperature K 200 has heat capacity 1KJ 1000−=C , which is
independent of temperature in the range K 200 100− . It is to be cooled to K 100 in
liquid baths, which are large enough that th eir temperatures do not change. What is
the entropy supply for the lead and the liquid bath(s), a nd the net entropy production,
during the following processes: the lead is
(a) plunged straight into a liquid bath at K 100
(b) first cooled in a bath at K 150 and then in a second bath at K 100
(c) cooled using four baths at temperatures K 175 , K 150 , K 125 and K 100
(d) cooled in an infinite number of temper ature baths with a continuous range from
K200 to K 100
[hint: no work is done; use the lead ’s heat capacity to evaluate Q]
3.
Consider the freely expanded gas discussed in section 4.2.4. Suppose the gas is now
quasi-statically (reversibly) compressed at constant temperature back to it original volume V. Is the gas back in its original state? Are the surroundings?
4.
Consider an insulated piston- cylinder assembly which initially contains water as a
saturated liquid at C 100 , as illustrated below. A pa ddle wheel acts on the water,
which undergoes a process to the corres ponding saturated vapour state at the same
temperature, during which the piston moves freely in the cy linder (no friction). Using
the data below, determine
(a) the net work per unit mass done – which is greater, the work done by the paddle
wheel or that done by the expanding water?
(b) the specific entropy supply ; the specific entropy production – why do you think it
is non-zero?
Section 4.2
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 411Next, consider the case where the initial and final states are the same as before, but
the change is now brought about by the supply of heat only (with no paddle wheel).
Determine (c)
the work done per unit mass2
(d) the heat transfer per unit mass
(e) the specific entropy supply and the sp ecific entropy production – is this a
surprise?
u (kJ / kg) v (m3 / kg) s (kJ / kg.K) p (MPa)
Liquid 418.94 0.0010435 1.3069 0.1014
Gas 2506.50 1.673 7.3549 0.1014
5. A certain mass of an ideal gas for which 2 /3R CV= , independent of temperature, is
taken reversibly from Pa 10 K,1005= = p θ to Pa 108 K,4005×= = p θ by two
different paths (1) and (2):
(1) consisting of (a) at constant volume from K400 100→=θ , (b) isothermally to
the final pressure
(2) consisting of (a) at constant pressure from K400 100→=θ , (b) isothermally to
the final volume
Calculate the entropy changes a nd show that the to tal entropy change is the same for
both paths. Compare this with the heat ab sorbed or given out for each of paths (1)
and (2) – they even turn out to be of opposite sign. [hint: use the ideal gas law and the fact that for a constant volume process,
θδ dCQV= ; also, use Eqn. 4.2.13, the fact that dS QS
S∫=2
1revθ , and the result of Q.8
from section 1.1]
2 the initial and final temper atures and pressures are C100 and 0.1014 MPa – th ese are the “end-points”
for the initial and final states – in general, they may not necessarily be constant throughout the process – we
do not know (and don’t have to know here) how the temperature and pressure changed during the process in
parts (a-b); with the paddle wheel, the temperature an d pressure are unlikely to be uniform throughout the
material. For parts (c-e), it is reasonable to assume that they are constant throughout
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 4124.3 Thermodynamic Functions
Four important and useful thermodynamic func tions will be considered in this section
(two of them have been encountered in the previous sections). These are the internal
energy U, the enthalpy H, the Helmholtz free energy (or simply the free energy ) Ψ
and the Gibbs free energy (or simply the Gibbs function ) G. These functions will be
defined and examined below for both reve rsible and irrevers ible processes.
4.3.1 Reversible Processes
Consider first a reversible process.
The Internal Energy
The internal energy is
dS pdVQ W dU
θδδ
+−=+= (4.3.1)
the second line being valid for quasi-static pr ocesses. The state variables for the pure
compressible substance include S V,,θ and p. From 4.3.1, it is natural to take V and S as
the independent variables:
dSSUdVVUdU
V S⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂= (4.3.2)
so that
V S SU
VUp ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−= θ , (4.3.3)
Thus ),(SVU contains all the thermodynamic in formation about the system; given V and
S one has an expression for U and can evaluate p and θ through differentiation. U is a
thermodynamic potential , meaning that it provides information through a
differentiation. V and S are said to be the
canonical (natural ) state variables for U. By contrast,
expressing the internal energy as a function of the volume and temperature, for example,
),(θVUU= , is not so useful, since this cannot provide all the necessary information
regarding the state of the ma terial. A new state function will be introduced below which
has V and θ as canonical state variables.
Similarly, the equation of state ) ,(pVθ does not contain all the thermodynamic
information. For example, there is no information about U or S, and the equation of state
must be supplemented by another, just as th e ideal gas law is supplemented by the caloric
equation of state ) (θUU= .
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 413
Returning to the internal en ergy function, and taking the di fferential relations between
θ,p and U, Eqns. 4.3.3, and differentiating them again, and using the fact that
VS U SV U ∂∂∂=∂∂∂ / /2 2, one arrives at the Maxwell relation
S V V Sp⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−θ (4.3.4)
The Helmholtz Free Energy
If one wants to work with V and θ, one can use the (Helmholtz) free energy function ,
defined by
S Uθ−=Ψ (4.3.5)
One has, again for a reversible process, θδ/Q S= ,
θθδθθ
Sd pdVdSQ dUdS dS dU d
−−=−−=−−=Ψ
(4.3.6)
Now V and θ have emerged as the natural independent variables. Writing ),(θVΨ=Ψ ,
θθθd dVVd
V⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂Ψ∂+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂Ψ∂=Ψ (4.3.7)
so that
VSVp ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂Ψ∂−=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂Ψ∂−=θθ, (4.3.8)
The Enthalpy and Gibbs Free Energy
The enthalpy is defined by Eqn. 4.1.17,
pV UH+= (4.3.9)
To determine the canonical state variables, evaluate the increment:
Vdp pdVQ WVdp pdV dU dH
+++=++=
δδ (4.3.10)
For a quasi-static process, pdV W−=δ and so
Vdp dS dH +=θ (4.3.11)
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 414
and the natural variables are p and S. Finally, the Gibbs free energy function is defined
by
pVS UG +−=θ (4.3.12)
and the canonical state variables are p and θ.
The definitions, canonical state variables and Ma xwell relations for all four functions are
summarised in Table 4.3.1 below.
Thermo-
dynamic
potential Symbol
and
appropriate
variables Definition Differential
relationship Maxwell relation
Internal
energy ),(VSU dS pdV dU θ+−=
V SS V
Sp
VVUpSU
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=
θθ ,
Enthalpy ),(pSH pV UH+= dS Vdp dH θ+=
p SS p
SV
ppHVSH
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=
θθ ,
Helmholtz
free
energy ),(VθΨ S Uθ−=Ψ θSd pdV d −−=Ψ
VV
p
VSVp S
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂Ψ∂−=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂Ψ∂−=
θθ
θθ,
Gibbs free
energy ),(p Gθ pVS UG +−=θ θSd Vdp dG−=
pp
V
pSpGVGS
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−=
θθ
θθ,
Table 4.3.1: Thermodynamic Potential Functions and Maxwell relations
Mechanical variables: whereas the internal energy and the Helmholtz free energy are
functions of a kinematic variable ( V), the enthalpy and the Gibbs function are functions of
a force variable ( p).
Thermal variables: whereas the internal en ergy and the enthalpy are functions of the
entropy, the Helmholtz and Gibbs free energy fu nctions are functions of the temperature.
If one is analyzing a process with, for example,
constant temperature, it makes sense to
use either the Helmholtz or Gibbs free energy fu nctions, so that there is only one variable
to consider. Note that the temperature is an observable st ate variable and can be controlled to some
extent. Values for the entropy, on the other hand, cannot be assigned arbitrary values in
experiments. For this reason a description in terms of the free energy, for example, is
often more useful than a descripti on in terms of the internal energy.
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 4154.3.2 Irreversible Processes
Consider now an irreversible process.
The Internal Energy
One has )(iS dS dU W θδθ δ +−= and, with the internal en ergy again a function of the
entropy and volume,
)(i
S VS dVVUdSSUW θδ θ δ +⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂= (4.3.13)
Consider the case of pure heating 0)(===iS dV W δ δ , so
VSU⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=θ (4.3.14)
as in the reversible case. This relation is of course valid for any process, not necessarily a
pure heating one. Then
)(i
SS dVVUW θδ δ +⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂= (4.3.15)
Express the work in the form
dVA dVAW dW W
d qd q
)( )()( )(
+=+= δ δ (4.3.16)
such that the quasi-conservative force )(qA is that associated with the work )(qW which
is recoverable, whilst the dissipative force dA produces the work )(dW which is
dissipated, i.e. associated with irreversibilities.
From 4.3.15,
Sq
VUA ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=)( (4.3.17)
and the dissipative work )(dWδ is
0)( )( )(≥==i d dS dVA W θδ δ (4.3.18)
The name quasi-conservative force for the )(qA (here, actually a force per area) is in
recognition that the internal ener gy plays the role of a potential in 4.3.17, but it is also a
function of the entropy. It can be seen from Eqn. 4.3.17 that the quasi-conservative force
is a state function, and equals p− in a fully reversible process.
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 416In the isentropic case, 0=dS , one has
)(iS dU W θδ δ+= (4.3.19)
This shows that, in the isentropic case, the in ternal energy is that part of the work which
is recoverable.
The Free Energy
Directly from S Uθ−=Ψ , with θ and V the independent variables,
SS U−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂=∂Ψ∂
θθθθ, VS
VU
V ∂∂−∂∂=∂Ψ∂θ (4.3.20)
From the pure heating analysis give n earlier, Eqn. 4.2.9-10, the term θθθ∂∂−∂∂ / / S U
is zero, so
VS ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂Ψ∂−=θ (4.3.21)
as in the reversible case and
θ
θSd dVVd −⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂Ψ∂=Ψ (4.3.22)
The work can now be written again as Eqn. 4.3.16, but now with the quasi-conservative
force given by { ▲Problem 3}
θ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂Ψ∂=VAq)( (4.3.23)
The dissipative work is ag ain given by 4.3.18. Also, p Aq−=)( for a reversible process.
In the isothermal case, 0=θd ,
)(iS d W θδ δ+Ψ= (4.3.24)
This shows that, in the isothermal case, the fr ee energy is that part of the work which is
recoverable. The quasi-conservative forces for the internal energy and free ener gy are listed in Table
4.3.2. Note that expressions for quasi-conserva tive forces are not available in the case of
the Enthalpy and Gibbs free energy since they do not permit in their expression
increments in volume
dV, which are required for expre ssions of work increment.
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 417
Thermo-dynamic potential Differential relationship Relations
),(VSU )(iS dS pdV dU θδθ−+−=
Sq
V VUASU⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=)(, θ
S U Vθ θ−=Ψ ),( )(iS Sd pdV d θδθ−−−=Ψ
θψ
θψ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−=VA Sq
v)(,
Table 4.3.2: Quasi-Conservative Forces for Irreversible Processes ,
pdV S dVA Wi q−=+=)( )(θδ δ
4.3.3 The Legendre Transformation
The thermodynamic functions can be transforme d into one another using a mathematical
technique called the
Legendre Transformation . The Legendre Transformation is
discussed in detail in the Appendix to this Chapter, §4.A. For the present purposes, note
that the Legendre transformation of a function ) ,(yxf is the function ) ,(βαg where
),( ),( yxfy x g −+=βαβα (4.3.25)
and
yf
xf
∂∂=∂∂=βα , , βα∂∂=∂∂=gygx , (4.3.26)
When only one of the two variables is switched, the transform reads
),( ),(
yxfx y g −=αα (4.3.27)
where
xf
∂∂=α , α∂∂=gx (4.3.28)
For example, if one has the function ) ,(VSU and wants to switch the independent
variable from S to θ, Eqn. 4.3.27 leads one to consider the new function
),( ),( VSUS Vg −=θθ (4.3.29)
and Eqns. 4.3.28 give
VSU⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=θ and
VgS⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=θ (4.3.30)
It can be seen that ) ,(Vgθ is the negative of the Helmholtz free energy and the two
differential relations in 4.3.30 are contained in Table 4.3.1.
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 418
4.3.4 Problems
1. By considering reversible processes, deri ve the differential relationships and the
Maxwell relations given in Table 4.3.1 for (a) the enthalpy, (b) the Gibbs free energy
2. Let the two independent variables be V and θ. Consider the internal energy,
),(θVUU= . Use the pure heating example cons idered in §1.2 to show that the
quasi-conservative force of Eqn. 4.3.17 can also be expressed as
θθ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂=VS
VUAq)(
3. Show that Eqn. 4.3.22 leads to Eqn. 4.3.23.
4.
Use the Legendre Transformation rule to transform the Helmholtz free energy
),(VθΨ into a function of the variables θ and σ. Derive also the two differential
relations analogous to Eqns. 4.3.30. Show th at this new function is the negative of the
Gibbs energy (use the relation S Uθ−=Ψ ), where p−=σ , and that the two
differential relations correspond to two of the relations in Table 4.3.1.
5. Use the Legendre Transformation rule to transform the enthalpy ),(pSH into a
function of the variables S and V. Show that this new func tion is the negative of the
internal energy, and that the two differe ntial relations correspond to two of the
relations in Table 4.3.1.
Section 4.4
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 4194.4 Generalised Variables
Here, the ideas of the last th ree section are generalised to the case of more complex
processes.
4.4.1 Kinematical and Force Variables
Consider an arbitrary continuum element, small enough so that, w ithin it, the state
variables are uniform (although they differ from element to element). Let the state of the
element, or system, be described by a set of independent kinematical variables
ka,
n kL,2,1= , and by its temperature θ. For a simple compressible system, there is only
one kinematical variable, and one us ually takes this to be the volume V; for a more
complex deforming element, the kinematical variables might include the six independent
components of a strain tensor.
If the system undergoes a change corre sponding to infinitesimal increments
kda, the
corresponding work done is of the form
k kdaA W=δ (4.4.1)
The coefficients kA are called the force variables corresponding to the kinematical
variables ka (they are work-conjugate to the ka). For the simple compressible system,
there is only one force variable, p A−= , the pressure. In a more complex system, they
might include the 6 independent components of a stress tensor.
This work expression can include magnetic eff ects, chemical effects, and so on. For
example, if an amount of electrical charge dq flows into the system, then the work done
is dqEW
=δ , where E is the electrical poten tial difference driving the charge. In this
context, E is regarded as a force variable wh ich drives the corresponding kinematical
variable dq.
The first law can now be written as
Q daA dU
k kδ+= (4.4.2)
The results obtained thus far can be genera lised by replacing the (negative of the)
pressure with the more general force vari ables, and by replacing the volume with the
more general kinematical variables. The simple compressible system was completely described using two state variables.
There are now
1+n independent variables; any of the sets, with n kL,2,1= , ()kaS, -
internal energy description, ()kAS, - enthalpy description, ()ka,θ - Helmholtz free
energy description or ()kA,θ - Gibbs free energy, can be used.
Section 4.4
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 4204.4.2 The Internal Energy
Taking ()kaS, to be the independent state variables, the results for the internal energy of
the last section can be re -written and summarised as
dSSUdaaUdUk
k∂∂+∂∂= (4.4.3)
kaSU⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=θ (4.4.4)
Skq
ki
kq
kkd
k kq
kd q
aUA S daAdaA daAW W W
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂= +=+=+≡
)( )( )()( )()( )(
,θδδδδ
(4.4.5)
and in a reversible process, kq
k A A=)(.
4.4.3 The Free Energy
Taking ()ka,θ to be the independent state variables, the results for the internal energy of
the last section can be re -written and summarised as
S U ak θθ−=Ψ ),( (4.4.6)
θθd daadk
k∂Ψ∂+∂Ψ∂=Ψ (4.4.7)
kaS ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂Ψ∂−=θ (4.4.8)
θθδδδδ
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂Ψ∂= +=+=+≡
kq
ki
kq
kkd
k kq
kd q
aA S daAdaA daAW W W
)( )( )()( )()( )(
, (4.4.9)
and in a reversible process, kq
k A A=)(.
Section 4.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 4214.5 The Rate Equations
The incremental equations of thermodynamics derived thus far can be written in rate
form by dividing them through by dt. Thus for example the work increment Wδ
becomes the rate of working or power *W - the superscript “*” is used here and in what
follows to indicate rates of change of quantities whic h are not state functions.
The rate form of the first law is
* * *QaA Q WUkk+=+= & & (4.5.1)
and the rate form of the second law is
0
)*(≥iSθ or *QS≥&θ (4.5.2)
where
)*( )*( i rS SS+=& and θ*
)*( QSr= (4.5.3)
*Q is called the thermal power , the non-mechanical power , or the rate of thermal
work .
4.5.1 The Dissipation Function
The rate of working can be expressed as
)*( )( * i
kq
k S aA W θ+=& (4.5.4)
with )(q
kA expressed in any of a number of different ways (e.g. see Eqns. 4.4.5, 4.4.9).
The quantity )*(iSθ is called the dissipation (or dissipation rate ) and is denoted by Φ.
It is equivalent to the rate of working of the dissipative forces:
0)*( )( )*(≥===Φd
kd
kiW aA S & θ . (4.5.5)
As with *Q, the dissipation is not a state function.
The first law can now be written in the rate form
* )(Q aA Ukq
k+Φ+=&& (4.5.6)
The isentropic case (see Eqn. 4.3.19) can be expressed as
Φ+=U W&* (4.5.7)
Section 4.5
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 422and the isothermal case (see Eqn. 4.3.24) can be expressed as
Φ+Ψ=&*W (4.5.8)
Section 4.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 4234.6 Continuum Thermomechanics
The classical thermodynamics is now extended to the thermomechanics of a continuum. The state variables are allowed to vary thr oughout a material and processes are allowed to
be irreversible and move far from thermal and mechanical equilibrium. Some schools of
thought would question whether entropy is a st ate function at all unde r these conditions.
Here, we simply accept the fact that it is. This approach is known as the rational
thermodynamics and is generally accepted in the solid mechanics community.
4.6.1 The First Law
The first law of thermodynamics is, in rate form,
KU Q Pext&&+=+* (4.6.1)
where extP is the power of the external forces, *Q is the rate at which heat is supplied, U&
is the rate of change of the internal energy and K& is the rate of cha nge of kinetic energy.
Recall from Part III, Eqn 3.7.2, th e mechanical energy balance,
K P P &=+int ext (4.6.2)
Eliminating extP and K& from these equa tions leads to
U Q P &=+−*
int (4.6.3)
Heat supply
It is convenient to write the to tal heat supply to a finite volum e of material as an integral
over the volume. This is done by defining the heat flux q to be the rate at which heat is
conducted from interior to exterior per unit area, Fig. 4.6.1. The rate of heat entering is
thus dv
s∫⋅− nq . Let there also be a source of h eat supply inside the material, for
example a radiator of heat. Let dvr
v∫ be the rate of such heat supply, where the scalar r is
the heat source , the rate of heat generated per unit volume. Thus, with the divergence
theorem,
dvr dv Q
v v∫∫+ −= qdiv* (4.6.4)
q
n
ds
Section 4.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 424Figure 4.6.1: heat flux vector and no rmal vector to a surface element
Recall also from Part III, Eqns. 3.7.15, the stress power
∫−=
vdv P dσ:int (4.6.5)
Combining Eqns. 4.6.3-5, and expressing the strain energy rate in the form of an integral
(see Part III, Eqn. 3.7.15) leads to
∫∫ ∫∫=+ −
v v vvdv dvr dv dv u div : &ρ q dσ (4.6.6)
Since this holds for all volumes v, one has the local form
u div : &ρ=+− rq dσ The First Law (4.6.7)
4.6.2 The Second Law
Entropy
The entropy ) ,(tSx is defined as th e scalar property
dvs S
v∫=ρ ( 4 . 6 . 8 )
where s is the specific entropy or entropy density . The change in entropy is due to two
quantities. First, very like the heat transfe rred into a body, Eqn. 4.6.4, define the entropy
supply )*(rS to be the rate of entropy input,
dvs ds S
vr
sr∫∫+⋅−= nsq)*( (4.6.9)
where qs is the entropy flux through the element surface and rs is entropy supply due to
sources within the element . Further, the en tropy flux is assumed to be proportional to the
heat flux, and the proportionality factor is the reciprocal of the non-negative scalar
absolute temperature θ (and similarly for the density rs and the heat supply density r)
so that, using the divergence theorem,
dvrdvdvrds S
v vv sr
∫∫∫∫
+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−=+⋅−=
θθθ θ
qnq
div)*(
(4.6.10)
Define the entropy production )*(iS to be the difference between the rate of change of
entropy and the entropy supply:
Section 4.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 425
)*( )*( r iSS S−=& ( 4 . 6 . 1 1 )
The second law of thermodynamics states th at the entropy producti on is a non-negative
quantity,
0)*(≥iS (4.6.12)
The Clausius-Duhem Inequality
Thus one has the Clausius-Duhem inequality :
0 div)*(≥−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ = ∫∫∫
v v vidvrdv dvsdtdSθθρq (4.6.13)
In local form, the Clausius-Duhem inequality reads as (introducing a specific entropy
production, *)(is)
0 div1*)(≥−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+=ρθθρrs si q& (4.6.14)
or, equivalently { ▲Problem 1},
0) (1div1
2*)(≥∇⋅− +−= θρθ ρθρθq qrs si& The Second Law (4.6.15)
This is the continuum statement of the Second Law. Note that, in the classical th eory, the temperature is assume d to be constant throughout, so
that
0=∇θ , which leads to θ ρ /) (div*)(q−=rs which corresponds to the classical
expression θδ/)(Q dSr= .
4.6.3 The Dissipation Inequality
Eliminating qdiv (and r) from both the first and second laws leads to the dissipation
inequality
() 0) (1:1*)(≥∇⋅− +−= θρθ ρθθ q dσ us si&& Dissipation Inequality (4.6.16)
The term *)(isθ is the specific dissipation (or internal dissipation ) and is denoted by the
symbol φ. The Clausius-Duhem inequality can simply be written as
0)*(≥≡isθφ (4.6.17)
Section 4.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 426
Multiplying Eqn. 4.6.16 across by the density leads to
[] 0) (1:*)(≥⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡∇⋅−++−= θθρρθρθ q dσu s si&& (4.6.18)
Each term here has units of power per unit (current) volume. The term inside the first
bracket is called the mechanical dissipation (per unit volume). The term inside the
second bracket is the dissipation due to temperature gradients, i.e. heat flow, and is called
the thermal dissipation (per unit volume). Note that the thermal dissipation is always
positive since q and θ∇ are of opposite sign. Integrating over a volume v leads to
{} () dv dvs u dvs
v v vi∫ ∫∫⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧⋅∇−++−= q dσθθρθρ ρθ1:)*(&& (4.6.19)
The term
*)(isρθ in Eqn. 4.6.18 is often denoted by the symbol γ and also termed the
dissipation. This is a dissipation per unit vol ume. When the deformations are small, the
volume changes are negligible. When the deformations are appreciable, however, the
volume and density change, and it is better to work with specific quantities such as φ.
The dissipation inequality 4.6.16 is in terms of the internal energy. In terms of the
specific free energy θψ su−= , one has
() 0) (1:1*)(≥∇⋅− +−−== θρθ ρψθθφ q dσ&&s si (4.6.20)
4.6.4 Special Thermodynamic Processes
Reversible Processes
In a reversible process, 0)*(==isφ and there are no temperat ure gradients (although the
temperature may change), so
()dσ:1
ρθ+=s u&& or ()dσ:1
ρθψ+−=&& s (4.6.21)
Isentropic Conditions
For an isentropic process, the entropy is constant and remains constant, so 0=s& . In this
case, the dissipation is
mechanical
dissipation thermal
dissipation dissipation
Section 4.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 427() 0) (1:1≥∇⋅− +−= θρθ ρφ q dσ u& (4.6.22)
Isothermal Conditions
In an isothermal process, the absolute temperature is constant, 0=∇θ , and remains
constant, 0=θ& . This can be achieved, for example, by keeping the material’s
surroundings at constant temperature, and load ing the material very slowly, so that any
temperature differences which arise between the material and surroundings are allowed to
disappear. One then has
() 0 :1≥ +−= dσρθφ us&& or () 0 :1≥ +−= dσρψφ& (4.6.23)
The second of these can be written as
Φ+Ψ=+=
&&ρφψρdσ:
with 0≥Φ (4.6.24)
where Ψ& is now the rate of change of the free energy per unit (current) volume , and Φ is
the rate of dissipation per unit (current) volume . This equation is the most useful starting
point for many applications. The free energy Ψ represents the energy that is stored and
“free” to do more work or be recovered, whilst Φ is the rate at which energy is being
dissipated and irreversibly lost from the “m acro-world”. The isothermal behaviour of
different types of materials can be m odeled by choosing different free energy and
dissipation functions.
Equilibrium Conditions
As mentioned in §4.2.3, a material which is unaffected by exte rnal conditions has no
work done to it or heat supplie d and the first law then states that the internal energy is
constant. In that case, when the entropy ha s reached a maximum and the dissipation is
zero, there is no more change in any of th e state variables, and equilibrium has been
reached.
Adiabatic Conditions
In an adiabatic process, oq=. This can be achieved, for example, by very rapid loading,
so that there is no time for heat exchange with the surroundings.
Under these conditions (and taking also 0=r ), the first law reads u :&ρ=dσ (recall that
the internal energy change is equal to the work done in an adiabatic process). The
dissipation is thus due solely to thermal effects. The dissipation inequality reduces to
0*)(≥=s si& (4.6.25)
Section 4.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 428or
0≥=s&θφ (4.6.26)
If the process is both adiaba tic and isentropic, then 0 ==s&φ . An adiabatic reversible
process is equivalent to an isentropic reversible process.
4.6.5 The Clausius-Plank Inequality
In many applications the thermal dissipation is very much smaller than the mechanical
dissipation. If this is the case then the th ermal dissipation rate can be ignored, and one
has the stronger form of the second law, in terms of internal energy and free energy,
()
() 0 :10 :1
≥ +−−=≥ +−=
dσdσ
ρψθφρθφ
&&&&
sus
Clausius-Plank inequality (4.6.27)
which is known as the Clausius-Plank inequality . Note that the thermal dissipation is
indeed zero under two of the commonest conditions, adiabatic and isothermal.
Equivalently, one can argue that the processes of mechanical dissipati on and heat flow are
independent, so that each are separately requ ired to be non-negative, again leading to
Eqn. 4.6.27. Using the first law, Eqn. 4.6.27 can be rewritten in the alternative form
qdiv1 1
ρρφθ −+= r s& (4.6.28)
which is an evolution equation for s (showing how it evolves over time).
4.6.6 Small Strains
When the strains are small, the rate of deformation is equivalent to the time rate of change of the small strain tensor:
εd&=, ij ijdε&= (4.6.29)
The dissipation inequalities are then
01 1
,≥ −+−=ii ijij q us θρθεσρθφ &&& , 01:1≥∇⋅−+−= θρθρθφ qεσ&&&us
or
Section 4.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 42901 1
,≥ −+−−=ii ijij q s θρθεσρψθφ &&& , 01:1≥∇⋅−+−−= θρθρψθφ qεσ&&&s
(4.6.30)
Reversible processes must involve vanish ing temperature gradients and lead to
01=+−ijij us εσρθ &&& or 01=+−−ijij s εσρψθ &&& (4.6.31)
With ),(ijsuuε= and ) ,(ijεθψψ= , one has
ij
ijussuu εε&&&
∂∂+∂∂= and ij
ijεεψθθψψ &&&
∂∂+∂∂= (4.6.32)
Comparing with Eqn. 4.6.31 then leads to th e relations (compare these with 4.3.3 and
4.3.8)
ijiju
su
ερσθ∂∂=∂∂= , and
ijij sεψρσθψ
∂∂=∂∂−= , (4.6.33)
Constitutive Relations for Small-strain Reversible Processes
Note that the density (and volume) changes fo r small strains may be neglected, so that the
density in 4.6.33 can be taken to be the curr ent density or the density in the undeformed
configuration, 0ρ.
4.6.7 Thermomechanics in the Material Form
The First Law
In order to rewrite the energy balance equa tions in material form, first introduce the
scalars (what follows is analogous to the defini tions of traction and st ress with respect to
the current and reference configurations)
NQnq
Nn
⋅−=⋅−=
)()(
Qq (4.6.34)
Here q is the Cauchy heat flux of Eqn. 4.6.4, defined per unit current surface area ds
with outward normal n, and Q the Piola-Kirchhoff heat flux , defined per unit reference
surface area dS and outward normal N.
The rate of heat transfer into the material can now be written as either of
dS ds
S s∫∫⋅−=⋅− NQ nq (4.6.35)
Section 4.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 430Using Nanson’s formula, Part III, Eqn. 2.2.59, dS J ds NF nT−= , the Cauchy and Piola-
Kirchhoff heat flux vect ors are related through qF Q1−=J .
The combination of the mechanical energy balance with the first law, i.e. Eqn. 4.6.3, then
reads (see also Part III, Eqn. 3.7.26)
∫ ∫∫∫=+ −
V VV VdV dVR dV dV u Div :0& & ρ Q FP (4.6.36)
where dvr dVR
v V∫∫= , or, in local form,
u Div :0& & ρ=+− RQ FP ( 4 . 6 . 3 7 )
or
u Div :0& & ρ=+− RQ ES (4.6.38)
Note that, comparing the spatial and material forms,
q Q q Q q Q div1Div1,div Div, div Div
0 ρ ρ= = =∫∫J dv dV
v V (4.6.39)
The Second Law
Analogous to Eqn. 4.6.13, the second law can be expressed in material form as
0 Div0 ≥−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ ∫ ∫∫
V V VdVRdV dVsdtd
θ θρQ (4.6.40)
or, analogous to 4.6.16, one ha s the dissipation inequality
() 0) Grad(1:1
0 0*)(≥⋅− +−= θθρ ρθθ Q FP& &&us si (4.6.41)
Isothermal Conditions
In an isothermal process,
()0 :1
0≥ +−= FP& &&
ρθφ us or ()0 :1
0≥ +−= FP& &
ρψφ (4.6.42)
The second of these can be written as
Section 4.6
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 431Φ+Ψ=+=
&&& φρψρ0 0 :FP with 0≥Φ (4.6.43)
where Ψ& is now the rate of change of the free energy per unit (reference) volume , and Φ
is the rate of dissipation per unit (reference) volume .
4.6.8 Objectivity
By definition, the scalars heat Q, internal energy U, entropy S and temperature θ are
objective, that is they remain unchanged unde r an observer transformation 2.8.7. It
follows that the heat flux vector q is also objective, transfor ming according to 2.8.10. By
definition, the vector entropy flux qs is objective, that is it transforms according to
2.8.10.
4.6.9 Problems
1. Show that ) (1div1div2θθθθ∇⋅−=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛q qq
2. Show that the relation qF Q1−=J is consistent with the relation 4.6.39,
q Q div Div J= .
Section 4.A
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 4324.A Appendix to Chapter 1: The Legendre
Transformation
4.A.1 One Dimensional Legendre Transformation
Consider the curve Γ plotted in Fig. 4.A.1. This curv e can be described in a number of
different ways. For example it can be expres sed in the conventional form, as a function
of x: )(xf . One can also express it as a function of Y, where Y is the distance from the
origin to the point where the tangent to the curve intersects the vertical axis, as illustrated.
Only one independent variable is needed to describe the curve so x and Y are related.
First, the slope of the curve is
dxdfm= (4.A.1)
From the construction of Fig. 4.A. 1, the slope is also given by
()
xxfYm+==θtan (4.A.2)
and so
()xf xmY−= (4.A.3)
Differentiating 4.A.3 with respect to m (considering x now to be a function of m) leads to
dmdx
dxdfmdmdxxdmdY−+= (4.A.4)
Figure 4.A.1: A curve represented as a function of x or Y
•pθ
Y)(xfY+
xΓ
o
qθ
Section 4.A
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 433Using 4.A.1,
dmdYx= (4.A.5)
Equations 4.A.3, 4.A.1 and 4.A.5, constitu te a Legendre transformation between the
function ()xf and the function ()mY :1
() () () ()()()
dmmdYxdxxdfm mxfmmx mY = = −= , , Legendre Transformation (4.A.6)
One says that Y is the Legendre dual of f and vice versa .
Example
To find the Legendre dual of ()23x xf= , note that x m6= and so
() () () ()12 6362 2m mmmmxfmmx mY =⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−= −=
and, as expected,
xm
dmdY==6
More generally, it can be shown that { ▲Problem 2} the Legendre dual of nx is
()( )11−
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−=nn
nmn mY
Degenerate Case
An interesting case is the function ()xxf=. The tangents at all points on this line go
through the origin. Given x, one can determine m – it is always 1 tan==θ m – and
() xxf= determines the complete curve. However, given 1=m , one cannot uniquely
determine x; for the one value of m there are an infinite number of points x. This is a
degenerate case of the Le gendre transform, called a singular transformation . In this
case, again 1 /== dxdfm and the Legendre transform of ()xf is identically zero:
() 0=mY . Since the transform can only be determ ined to within an arbitrary constant,
instead of 4.A.3, introduce a new function Y such that
()() 0=−== f xm mY mYλ (4.A.7)
1 some authors use the definition xmf Y−= , i.e. the negative of this
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where λ is an arbitrary scalar. Then
xdmYd
dmdY==λ (4.A.8)
Now for a given function ()mY , Eqn. 4.A.8 generates all values of x by assigning
different values to λ. In summary
()() () () ()() ()
dmmYdxdxxdfm mxfmmx mY mY λ λ = = −== , , )
Singular Legendre Transformation (4.A.9)
As an example, consider the function () 012=−=m mY . Then (taking the positive root)
1=m , () xxf= and the Legendre transform is λ2=x .
Properties of the Legendre Transform
Some useful properties of the Legendre transform follow:
Let
()mY be the Legendre transform of ) (xf .
Let ()qZ be the Legendre transform of )(pg .
Then
1)
() () xagxf= ⇒ ()amaZY /= scaling 1
2) () ( ) axgxf= ⇒ ()amZY /= scaling 2
3) () () axgxf += ⇒ ()a mZY−= translation 1 (4.A.10)
4) () ( ) axgxf += ⇒ ()am mZY−= translation 2
5) () () xgxf1−= ⇒ ()m mZ Y /1−= inversion
4.A.2 Multi-dimensional Legendre Transform
Referring to Fig. 4.A.2, consider a function of two variables ()yxfz ,= and denote the
partial derivatives by
yf
xf
∂∂=∂∂= β α , (4.A.11)
The normal to the surface () 0 ,=−=Γ zyxf is
3 2 1 ee e n −+=Γ∇= βα (4.A.12)
Let v be the vector joining q and p in the figure, so that
Section 4.A
Solid Mechanics Part III Kelly 435()3 2 1 e e e v Yf y x +++= (4.A.13)
Since 0=⋅vn , one finds that
() ()yxfy x Y , , −+=βαβα (4.A.14)
Differentiating with respect to α and β (with ()βα,xx= , ()βα,yy= ) leads to
βββββαβαααβααα
∂∂
∂∂−∂∂
∂∂−∂∂++∂∂=∂∂∂∂
∂∂−∂∂
∂∂−∂∂+∂∂+=∂∂
y
yf x
xf yyx Yy
yf x
xf y xxY
(4.A.15)
From 4.A.11, one has
β α ∂∂=∂∂=YyYx , (4.A.16)
Figure 4.A.2: A surface
This can be generalised to higher di mensions. In summary, for vectors []TxxK,,2 1=x
and []TwwK,,2 1=w ,
() ()() ()
ii
i
ii
i i ii iwwYxxxfw xf xw wY∂∂=∂∂= −= , , Legendre Transformation (4.A.17)
Example
Consider the quadratic form jiji i xAx xf21)(= where A is symmetric; the two-
dimensional version is •p
YΓ
o
qx
yn
•
•v
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[] ()2
2 22 21 122
111 21
21
22 1212 11
2 1 212 )( aaxxa xaxx
a aa axx xfi + +=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡=
Then ()nin mi m nin i i xA Ax xA xf w =+=∂∂=21/, s o m im i wA x1−= and
() ()()
j ijimp mp m imi q mqp mp m imiq nq mn p mp m imi n mn m ii i ii i
wAwwwA wAw w wA wAwwAAwA wAw xAx xw xf xw wY
1
211
21 1 1
21 11 1
21 1
21)(
−− − − −− − −
=− = − =− = −=−=
δ
4.A.3 Problems
1. Show that xexf=)( and mmm mY −=ln )( are Legendre duals
2. Show that ()nxxf= and ()( )11−
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−=nn
nmn mY are Legendre duals
A1Answers to Selected Problems: Chapter 1
1.1
2. 3
1.3
1. -10
3. 9/19
4. 90o
6. 3 2 1 6 5 2 e e e++
1.5
1.
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
− −−
2/1 2/12/12/12/1 2/12/1 0 2/1
1.6
2. 3 23
126 4 3 e e e t t t +−
3. (iii) x2, (iv) xx/
5. 1 32 x xx+
3 31 2 2 21 ) ( ) 1( e e xx x xx −+−−
1.7
1. 303
9. π2
1.8
1. No
3. when ba=
1.9
2. No
4. i jk ijkBA e or simply jk ijkBA .
6.
17 :5 15 15 123 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 1
=⊗+⊗−⊗−⊗+⊗=⋅
DFee ee eeee ee FD
7. 3 2 1 5 10 4 e e e++
A28. (a) a scalar, equals the trace of a second-order tensor
(b) 3 functions of the 27 com ponents of a third-order tensor
(c) 9 components of a second-order tensor (d) scalar
9.
jiji dcba
1.10
1.11
1. The principal invariants are
[]
0 det III2) tr()(tr II3 tr I
2 2
21
===− ===
TT TT
TTT
and the eigenvalues are 2,1,0
7. (c) Spectral decomposition is
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
100020008
Eigenvectors are
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−
100
,
02/12/1
,
02/12/1
U is the square root of this.
1.12
1.13
1. (b) []
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡−
=
1 0 00 cos sin0 sin cos
θθθθ
Q
(c) () ( )3 2 1 cos3 sin6 sin3 cos6 ee e u ′+′−+′−−= θθ θθ
1.14
1. (a)
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
0 2 02 0 00 0 2
grad
231
xxx
v
(b) ()
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=⊗∇2
322
233
1
222
xxxxx
vv
2. ou=∇2
A33. 1 3 grad eeu⊗=
1.15
7. (i)
TA AT+
(ii)T T: : ATTA+
1.16
12. Parabolic Cylindrical Coordinates
(i)
1 , ,32
22
1 22
22
1 1 =Θ+Θ=Θ+Θ= h h h
(ii) The Jacobian is =J2
22
1Θ+Θ
(iii) ()()()2
32
22
22
12
12
22
12Θ+ΘΘ+Θ+ΘΘ+Θ=Δ d d d s
()2 12
22
1 33 12
22
1 23 22
22
1 1
ΔΘΔΘΘ+Θ=ΔΔΘΔΘΘ+Θ=ΔΔΘΔΘΘ+Θ=Δ
SSS
()3 2 12
22
1 ΔΘΔΘΔΘΘ+Θ=ΔV
13. Elliptical Cylindrical Coordinates:
(i) 1 , sin sinh , sin sinh3 22
12
2 22
12
1 =Θ+Θ=Θ+Θ= h h h
(ii) The Jacobian is =J22
12sin sinh Θ+Θ
(iii) ()( )( )2
32
2 22
12 2
1 22
12 2sin sinh sin sinh Θ+ΘΘ+Θ+ΘΘ+Θ=Δ d d d s
()2 1 22
12
33 1 22
12
23 2 22
12
1
sin sinhsin sinhsin sinh
ΔΘΔΘΘ+Θ=ΔΔΘΔΘΘ+Θ=ΔΔΘΔΘΘ+Θ=Δ
SSS
( )3 2 1 22
12sin sinh ΔΘΔΘΔΘΘ+Θ=ΔV
1.17
2. Jgg=
1.18
13. (a) ⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
−ΘΘ=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
Θ∂∂
021 2
jix
A4 (b)
⎥⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
ΘΘ
Θ−
=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
∂Θ∂
12
121210
ji
x
(c) ()
()
()()
()⎥⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
ΘΘ+
ΘΘΘ−ΘΘ−
=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
ΘΘΘΘΘ+Θ= 2122
211212
21 2 12 122
41
44 41
,4 ij
ij g g
(d) 12
212
122
222
111
221
211
121
111,0Θ=Γ=Γ=Γ=Γ=Γ=Γ=Γ=Γ
(e) 2 1grad gg+=Φ