A variational principle for a solid-water interaction system
Authors:
Yoshiyuki Yamamoto
Affiliation:
Department of Naval Architecture, University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113, Japan
Abstract:
A variational principle for a coupled dynamic system of a solid and a water field with a free surface is derived with the aid of Hamilton and Toupin's dual principles. It is helpful for better understanding solid-water interaction problems.