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Isotropic linear-elastic energy density

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For the two-dimensional convention ∇u=(∂i​uj​), the energy density
W=2μ​∇u:∇uT+2λ+μ​(∇⋅u)2
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produces the static isotropic elastic equations by variation.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2007 / ii / Paper 1 / 37C / Solution
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