Journal of Elasticity

, Volume 14, Issue 4, pp 373–386 | Cite as

On transformations of generalised coordinates as symmetry transformations

  • S. A. Adeleke
Article

Abstract

We determine transformations of generalised coordinates which can be used as symmetry transformations for simple materials. We also find the general forms of the constitutive equation for isotropic and fluid shells.

Keywords

Constitutive Equation Symmetry Transformation Simple Material Fluid Shell 
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© Martinus Nijhoff Publishers 1984

Authors and Affiliations

  • S. A. Adeleke
    • 1
  1. 1.Mathematics DepartmentUniversity of IbadanIbadanNigeria

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