Unique global solvability for initial-boundary value problems in one-dimensional nonlinear thermoviscoelasticity

Watson, S. (2000) Unique global solvability for initial-boundary value problems in one-dimensional nonlinear thermoviscoelasticity. Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis, 153(1), pp. 1-37. (doi: 10.1007/s002050050007)

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Abstract

The balance laws of mass, momentum and energy are considered for a broad class of one-dimensional nonlinear thermoviscoelastic materials. For the initial-boundary value problem corresponding to pinned endpoints held at constant temperature, we establish existence and uniqueness of temporally global classical solutions for initial data of unrestricted size. Our approach also applies to all boundary conditions involving pinned or stress-free endpoints which are either held at constant temperature or insulated. An additional and novel feature of the theory is that solid-like and gaseous materials are treated in a unified way.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Watson, Dr Stephen
Authors: Watson, S.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics > Mathematics
Journal Name:Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis
Publisher:Springer Verlag
ISSN:0003-9527
ISSN (Online):1432-0673

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