In the framework of linear elasticity, we study the limit of a class of discrete free energies modeling strain-alignment-coupled systems by a rigorous coarse-graining procedure, as the number of molecules diverges. We focus on three paradigmatic examples: magnetostrictive solids, ferroelectric crystals and nematic elastomers, obtaining in the limit three continuum models consistent with those commonly employed in the current literature. We also derive the correspondent macroscopic energies in the presence of displacement boundary conditions and of various kinds of applied external fields.
Titolo: | Discrete-to-continuum limits for strain-alignment coupled systems: magnetostrictive solids, ferroelectric crystals and nematic elastomers |
Autori: | CICALESE M; DESIMONE A.; ZEPPIERI C |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2009 |
Volume: | 4 |
Pagina iniziale: | 667 |
Pagina finale: | 708 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | 10.3934/nhm.2009.4.667 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 1.1 Journal article |
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