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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