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On a principle of virtual work for thermo-elastic bodies with couple stresses

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Abstract

A principle of virtual work is proposed for thermo-elastic bodies with couple stresses. From it are derived the equations of motion, the stress principles of Cauchy and the Cosserats, and the stress, couple stress and entropy relations. The principle is also used to analyze the effects of an internal constraint on the response of the body.

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Batra, G. On a principle of virtual work for thermo-elastic bodies with couple stresses. J Elasticity 36, 27–58 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00042490

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