Inverse Problem of Two-Dimensional Piezothermoelasticity in an Orthotropic Plate Exhibiting Crystal Class mm2.

Abstract

The present paper discusses an inverse problem of two-dimensional piezothermoelasticity in an orthotropic infinite plate exhibiting crystal class mm2. An unknown thermal loading is inferred when the electric potential difference between the plate surfaces is given, and the mechanical and electric boundary conditions are prescribed. The method of solution proposed by the authors is applied to analyze the inverse problem. The numerical calculations are carried out for a cadmium selenide solid. The thermal loading, elastic displacements, stresses, electric field intensities and electric displacement on the surfaces are illustrated graphically.