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A New Theorem in the Classical Theory of Elasticity

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WE have found that the solutions of all problems concerning the equilibrium of isotropic solids in the classical theory of elasticity may be simply transformed so as to yield solutions to corresponding problems for certain anisotropic solids.

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  1. Love, A. E. H., “The Mathematical Theory of Elasticity”, 160 (4th edit.).

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LODGE, A. A New Theorem in the Classical Theory of Elasticity. Nature 169, 926–927 (1952). https://doi.org/10.1038/169926a0

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