Discussions on the Two Properties and Applications of Elastic Deformation and Deformation Energy

Abstract:

During the process of elastic deformation, based on first law of thermodynamics, deformation energy value equals to the work done by external forces moving through elastic deformation, which can determine the amount of elastic deformation. According to second law of thermodynamics, the true deformation energy value should be the minimum of all possible deformations, which can determine the distribution rule of elastic deformation. From this, it can be realized that there are some problems existed in the derived process of the minimum potential energy principle. The total potential energy of system remains constant in all of possible elastic deformation. Applying the two characteristics of elastic deformation, a few application problems could be solved expediently.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 250-253)
• Pages: 232-237
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.250-253.232
• Online since: May 2011
• Authors: Zhi Hui Li, Jun Ping Shi, An Min Tang
• Keywords: Elastic Deformation, Law of Thermodynamics, Minimum Deformation Energy Principle

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