Variational principle for a special cosserat rod

Dong Sheng Liu* (Corresponding Author), Charles H T Wang

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Abstract

In this paper, we describe the nonlinear models of a rod in three-dimensional space based on the Cosserat theory. Using the pseudo-rigid body method and variational principle, we obtain the motion equations of a Cosserat rod including shear deformations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1169-1176
Number of pages8
JournalApplied Mathematics and Mechanics (English Edition)
Volume30
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Sept 2009

Keywords

  • Cosserat theory
  • Rod
  • Variational principle

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