5.5 (c)  Equations of the Infinitesimal Theory of Elasticity (Cont'd)

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Consider a Hookean elastic solid, then

                                       

Thus, equation of equilibrium becomes

 

For static Equilibrium  Then

The above equations are called Navier's equations of motion.

In terms of displacement components

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