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On the Kelvin Problem

Mathematical Physics 2012-02-09 v1 math.MP

Abstract

The Kelvin problem of an isotropic elastic space subject to a concentrated load is solved in a manner that exploits the problem's built-in symmetries so as to determine in the first place the unique balanced and compatible stress field.

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@article{arxiv.1202.1719,
  title  = {On the Kelvin Problem},
  author = {Antonino Favata},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1202.1719},
  year   = {2012}
}
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