The problem of a quarter-space under distributed normal and shear loads is
considered. A mathematical model is formulated for the plane strain state.
Theoretical background of the Mellin integral transform and calculation of
residues is outlined. An analytical procedure involving the Mellin transform is
presented for the general reduced problem of a quarter-plane. Numerical
computation of residues allows for evaluation of the inverse transforms for the
displacements and stresses. Simulation results are obtained for a special load case: a
concentrated force. The deformation of the loaded boundary is analyzed for various
values of Poisson’s ratio. It turns out that auxetics exhibit locally negative
stiffness, which leads to an anomalous behavior of the system. A simple
explanation of the unusual deformation mechanism is proposed. The semianalytical
solutions are compared with the results obtained by means of the finite element
method.
Keywords
linear elasticity, quarter-plane, deformation, auxetic
materials, Mellin transform