Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1706262 Applied Mathematical Modelling 2011 21 Pages PDF
Abstract

In the present paper, the linear Cosserat elasticity involving the grid framework model for micro-rotations as boundary condition or side-condition has been taken into account. The identical micro-rotation constants α=β=γ=μLc2orΨ=23 assumption or so called case 4, altogether case 1 (α = β = 0 and γ=μLc2), case 2 α=0andβ=γ=12μLc2 and conformal case 3 α=-13μLc2andβ=γ=12μLc2 are examined by means of some numerical experiments for torsion test with a circular bar. The presence of m33 (stress moment in z   direction) on the top of specimen is confirmed numerically and analytically via a missing term ∫∂Ωt(r×t(n))·δϕdS. By considering this term, m33 is non-zero, whereas, the Dirichlet boundary condition for displacements on the top of bar is used to apply the torque (MT). The outcomes reveal that the case 4 as well as other cases is still bounded. This property is found out for curvature stiffness as well. These cases are presented in Torque-Log (Lc) diagram. In this diagram, two non-size affected zones (zones I and III) and one size affected zone would be inferred. By taking advantage of this curve, we can probably consider Cosserat theory as a multi-scale tool and some outlooks for a fresh experimental departure are discussed.

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