We consider the Dirichlet, Neumann and Zaremba problems for harmonic functions in a bounded plane domain with nonsmooth boundary. The boundary curve belongs to one of the following three classes: sectorial curves, logarithmic spirals and spirals of power type. To study the problem we apply a familiar method of Vekua-Muskhelishvili which consists in using a conformal mapping of the unit disk onto the domain to pull back the problem to a boundary problem for harmonic functions in the disk. This latter is reduced in turn to a Toeplitz operator equation on the unit circle with symbol bearing discontinuities of second kind. We develop a constructive invertibility theory for Toeplitz operators and thus derive solvability conditions as well as explicit formulas for solutions.

We consider a collocation method for Cauchy singular integral equations on the interval based on weighted Chebyshev polynomials , where the coefficients of the operator are piecewise continuous. Stability conditions are derived using Banach algebra methods, and numerical results are given.

Today, nonhomogeneous materials are used in many technological applications. Nonhomogeneity can be introduced intentionally in order to improve the thermomechanical performance of material systems. The concept of functionally graded materials (FGMs) is an example of such an application. Nonhomogeneity can also be an intrinsic property of some of the natural materials such as natural soil. The main interest in this study is on the contact mechanics of nonhomogeneous surfaces. There is an extensive volume of literature on the contact mechanics of nonhomogeneous materials. In most of these studies, the elastic gradation is assumed to exist in depth direction. But, it is known that elastic gradation may also exist laterally. This may either occur naturally as in the case of natural soil or may be induced as a result of the applied processing technique as in the case of FGMs. The main objective in this study is therefore to examine the effect of the lateral nonhomogeneities on the contact stress distribution at the surface of an elastically graded material. In the model developed to examine this problem, a laterally graded surface is assumed to be in sliding contact with a rigid stamp of arbitrary profile. The problem is formulated using the theory of elasticity and reduced to a singular integral equation. The integral equation is solved numerically using a collocation approach. By carrying out parametric studies, the effects of the nonhomogeneity constants, coefficient of friction and stamp location on the contact stress distribution and on the required contact forces are studied.

The panel is symmetrical about both x- and y- axes. The central strip (strip1) of width 2h1 contains a central transverse crack of width 2a on x-axis. The two strips (strip2) contain transverse cracks of width c-b also on x-axis. The panel is subjected to axial loads with uniform intensities p1 and p2 in strip1 and strip2 , respectively at . Materials of all strips are assumed to be linearly elastic and isotropic. Due to double symmetry, only one quarter of the problem and will be considered. The solutions are obtained by using Fourier transforms both in x and y-directions. Summing several solutions is due to the necessity for sufficient number of unknowns in general expressions in order to be able to satisfy all boundary conditions of the problem. The conditions at the edges of the strips and at the interfaces are satisfied and the general expressions for a three layer panel become expressions for the panel with free edges. Use of remaining boundary conditions leads the formulation to a system of two singular integral equations. These equations are converted to a system of linear algebraic equations which is solved numerically

ABSTRACT CONTACT MECHANICS OF GRADED MATERIALS WITH TWODIMENSIONAL MATERIAL PROPERTY VARIATIONS G&ouml / kay, Kemal M.S., Department of Mechanical Engineering Supervisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Serkan Dag September 2005, 62 pages Ceramic layers used as protective coatings in tribological applications are known to be prone to cracking and debonding due to their brittle nature. Recent experiments with functionally graded ceramics however show that these material systems are particularly useful in enhancing the resistance of a surface to tribological damage. This improved behavior is attributed to the influence of the material property gradation on the stress distribution that develops at the contacting surfaces. The main interest in the present study is in the contact mechanics of a functionally graded surface with a two &ndash / dimensional spatial variation in the modulus of elasticity. Poisson&rsquo / s ratio is assumed to be constant due to its insignificant effect on the contact stress distribution [30]. In the formulation of the problem it is assumed that the functionally graded surface is in frictional sliding contact with a rigid flat stamp. Using elasticity theory and semi-infinite plane approximation for the graded medium, the problem is reduced to a singular integral equation of the second kind. Integral equation is solved numerically by expanding the unknown contact stress distribution into a series of Jacobi polynomials and using suitable collocation points. The developed method is validated by providing comparisons to a closed form solution derived for homogeneous materials. Main numerical results consist of the effects of the material nonhomogeneity parameters, coefficient of friction and stamp size and location on the contact stress distribution.

A força hidrodinâmica em termos dos coeficientes de massa adicional e amortecimento, para obstáculos aproximadamente circulares, finos e submersos sob uma superfície livre aquática, é calculada numericamente usando um método espectral. Primeiramente, é apresentado um modelo matemático para ondas aquáticas de superfície e em seguida, o problema de difração de ondas devido à presença de um obstáculo é descrito. Quando o obstáculo é submerso e fino, o problema pode ser formulado em termos de uma equação integral hipersingular. Usando um mapeamento conforme sobre um disco circular, é mostrado que a solução pode ser obtida através de um método espectral onde a hipersingularidade é avaliada analiticamente em termos de polinômios ortogonais. Os coeficientes da força hidrodinâmica, em função do número de onda, são obtidos para obstáculos quase circulares. A ocorrência de frequências ressoantes ´e observada para submersões suficientemente pequenas e subpicos de ressonância aparecem para valores moderados da submersão, em comparação com o caso do disco circular. / The hydrodynamic force, in terms of the added mass and damping coefficients, for thin and submerged nearly circular obstacles below a water free surface is computed by a spectral method. Firstly, a mathematical model for surface water waves is presented. Next, the diffraction problem of waves due to the presence of an obstacle is described. When the body is thin and submerged, the problem can be formulated in terms of a hypersingular integral equation. Using a conformal mapping over a circular disc, it is shown that the solution can be obtained by means of a spectral method where the hipersingularity is analytically evaluated in terms of orthogonal polynomials. The hydrodynamics coefficients, in function of the wavenumber, are computed and shown for nearly circular obstacles. The occurrence of resonant frequencies is observed for sufficiently small submergences and subpeaks of resonances appear for moderate values of the submergence, in comparison with the case of a circular disc.

A força hidrodinâmica em termos dos coeficientes de massa adicional e amortecimento, para obstáculos aproximadamente circulares, finos e submersos sob uma superfície livre aquática, é calculada numericamente usando um método espectral. Primeiramente, é apresentado um modelo matemático para ondas aquáticas de superfície e em seguida, o problema de difração de ondas devido à presença de um obstáculo é descrito. Quando o obstáculo é submerso e fino, o problema pode ser formulado em termos de uma equação integral hipersingular. Usando um mapeamento conforme sobre um disco circular, é mostrado que a solução pode ser obtida através de um método espectral onde a hipersingularidade é avaliada analiticamente em termos de polinômios ortogonais. Os coeficientes da força hidrodinâmica, em função do número de onda, são obtidos para obstáculos quase circulares. A ocorrência de frequências ressoantes ´e observada para submersões suficientemente pequenas e subpicos de ressonância aparecem para valores moderados da submersão, em comparação com o caso do disco circular. / The hydrodynamic force, in terms of the added mass and damping coefficients, for thin and submerged nearly circular obstacles below a water free surface is computed by a spectral method. Firstly, a mathematical model for surface water waves is presented. Next, the diffraction problem of waves due to the presence of an obstacle is described. When the body is thin and submerged, the problem can be formulated in terms of a hypersingular integral equation. Using a conformal mapping over a circular disc, it is shown that the solution can be obtained by means of a spectral method where the hipersingularity is analytically evaluated in terms of orthogonal polynomials. The hydrodynamics coefficients, in function of the wavenumber, are computed and shown for nearly circular obstacles. The occurrence of resonant frequencies is observed for sufficiently small submergences and subpeaks of resonances appear for moderate values of the submergence, in comparison with the case of a circular disc.

A força hidrodinâmica em termos dos coeficientes de massa adicional e amortecimento, para obstáculos aproximadamente circulares, finos e submersos sob uma superfície livre aquática, é calculada numericamente usando um método espectral. Primeiramente, é apresentado um modelo matemático para ondas aquáticas de superfície e em seguida, o problema de difração de ondas devido à presença de um obstáculo é descrito. Quando o obstáculo é submerso e fino, o problema pode ser formulado em termos de uma equação integral hipersingular. Usando um mapeamento conforme sobre um disco circular, é mostrado que a solução pode ser obtida através de um método espectral onde a hipersingularidade é avaliada analiticamente em termos de polinômios ortogonais. Os coeficientes da força hidrodinâmica, em função do número de onda, são obtidos para obstáculos quase circulares. A ocorrência de frequências ressoantes ´e observada para submersões suficientemente pequenas e subpicos de ressonância aparecem para valores moderados da submersão, em comparação com o caso do disco circular. / The hydrodynamic force, in terms of the added mass and damping coefficients, for thin and submerged nearly circular obstacles below a water free surface is computed by a spectral method. Firstly, a mathematical model for surface water waves is presented. Next, the diffraction problem of waves due to the presence of an obstacle is described. When the body is thin and submerged, the problem can be formulated in terms of a hypersingular integral equation. Using a conformal mapping over a circular disc, it is shown that the solution can be obtained by means of a spectral method where the hipersingularity is analytically evaluated in terms of orthogonal polynomials. The hydrodynamics coefficients, in function of the wavenumber, are computed and shown for nearly circular obstacles. The occurrence of resonant frequencies is observed for sufficiently small submergences and subpeaks of resonances appear for moderate values of the submergence, in comparison with the case of a circular disc.

We extend the recently developed rough path theory to the case of more rough noise and/or more singular Volterra kernels. It was already observed that the Volterra rough path introduced there did not satisfy any geometric relation, similar to that observed in classical rough path theory. Thus, an extension of the theory to more irregular driving signals requires a deeper understanding of the specific algebraic structure arising in the Volterra rough path. Inspired by the elements of "non-geometric rough paths" developed, we provide a simple description of the Volterra rough path and the controlled Volterra process in terms of rooted trees, and with this description we are able to solve rough Volterra equations driven by more irregular signals.

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