Abstract
AbstractResults achieved by the authors in the course of research activity on continuum mechanics and electrodynamics (CME) during the past twenty years are illustrated, revised and discussed. Adoption of a geometric approach leads to renewal of concepts and methods of classical CME and to formulation in Euclid (3+1)D ambient spacetime wherein innovation, clarity and depth of a geometric treatment naturally emerge. The dissemination of novel concepts and methods in CME is not delayable, with critical revisitation of problematic notions, analyses and results still currently on the scene. Material frame indifference, equilibrium in a reference configuration, extremality principles in Dynamics, finite elasticity, chain decomposition of finite strain in elasto-thermo-plasticity, variance of electro-magnetic induction laws under frame changes, action on electric charges moving in a magnetic field, are under the spotlight of innovation and advancement. Fostering basic knowledge of Differential Geometry and application of geometric notions and methods contribute effective tools in formulating meaningful rules, amending misstatements and dimming debates based on vague affirmations.
Funder
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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