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On the positive definiteness of a class of operators

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In this paper, a proof of the positive definiteness for a class of operators is given. The operators considered are general enough to include those in two- and three-dimensional elasticity, thin plates and shells as their special cases.

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  1. Department of Mechanics, Peking University, Beijing

    Wu Ji-ke & Yuan Yong

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Ji-ke, W., Yong, Y. On the positive definiteness of a class of operators. Appl Math Mech 8, 543–546 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02017403

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