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How to differentiate left and right cauchy deformation tensor in biomechanics modelling?

Submitted by Wei Ong on

Hi, dear all,

 I am facing problem on differentiating left Cauchy deformation tensor and right Cauchy deformation tensor. 

 thanks for notes in http://www.engin.umich.edu/class/bme456/ch3strain/bme456straindef.htm, i can derive the them in terms of mathematical equation, but i cannot differentiate them in engineering modelling filed.

From what i read is

right Cauchy deformation tensor is equal to the square of the right stretch tensor?

left Cauchy Deformation tensor is the square of the left stretch tensor ?

What is signifcance between 'left' and 'right' when using it to defining hyperelastic material properties in terms of invariant form?

The right Cauchy-Green tensor is in the reference configurtion, while left Cauchy-Green tensor is in the current configuration. Cauchy stress (true stress) can only be a function of the left Cauchy-Green tensor. 

Tue, 06/05/2012 - 04:51 Permalink

I have started performing tensorial calculus myself but, admittedly, I am having a hard time doing so. Are there any notes that the experts here think might be not only of theoretical but practical use as well? Also, is there a matlab/mathematica package that allows one to compute derivatives (such as the ones mentioned by the originator of the thread) out?

Tue, 06/05/2012 - 05:50 Permalink

Hi

As you said that  "The right Cauchy-Green tensor is in the reference configurtion, while left Cauchy-Green tensor is in the current configuration. Cauchy stress (true stress) can only be a function of the left Cauchy-Green tensor"

Please tell me how can I prove that left cauchy green tensor is for the current configuration. 

 

Thank you 

 

Fri, 03/15/2013 - 15:43 Permalink