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Derivation of a one-dimensional nonlinear third gradient beam model by $\Gamma$-convergence of a periodic elastic microstructure

Jean-Jacques Alibert, Francesco dell’Isola, Nicola Luigi Rizzi and Pierre Seppecher

Vol. 15 (2027), No. 1, 65–81
Abstract

We prove the Γ-convergence of the elastic energy of a slender periodic truss structure. The limit model is an inextensible one-dimensional nonlinear continuum whose energy density is proportional to the square of the derivative of the curvature, leading to a nonlinear inextensible third-gradient beam model.

Keywords
third-gradient beam, geometrically nonlinear systems, system of trusses, metamaterials, higher gradient continuum models
Mathematical Subject Classification
Primary: 49J45, 74-10, 74K10, 74Q05
Milestones
Received: 6 June 2026
Accepted: 30 June 2026
Published: 22 September 2026

Communicated by Emilio Barchiesi
Authors
Jean-Jacques Alibert
Institut de Mathématiques de Toulon (IMATH)
Université de Toulon
Toulon
France
Francesco dell’Isola
DICEAA
Università degli Studi dell’Aquila
L’Aquila
Italy
Nicola Luigi Rizzi
Dipartimento di Strutture
Universitá Roma Tre
Roma
Italy
Pierre Seppecher
Institut de Mathématiques de Toulon (IMATH)
Université de Toulon
Toulon
France