Generalized Cauchy-Born rules for elastic deformation of sheets, plates, and rods: Derivation of continuum models from atomistic models

Jerry Z. Yang, E. Weinan

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

27 Scopus citations

Abstract

We present an elementary and systematic discussion on the derivation of continuum theories from atomistic models for studying the elastic deformation of plates, sheets, and rods. The derivation is based on various generalizations of the classical Cauchy-Born rule. In particular, we discuss a so-called local Cauchy-Born rule which is very general and particularly easy to use. As an application, we use the atomistically derived continuum models to study the elastic deformation of carbon nanotubes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number184110
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume74
Issue number18
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Generalized Cauchy-Born rules for elastic deformation of sheets, plates, and rods: Derivation of continuum models from atomistic models'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this