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Mechanics of Random and Multiscale Microstructures pp 221–267Cite as

Lectures on Mechanics of Random Media

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Composites made of n constituents, or phases, firmly bonded across interfaces, will be considered. Each phase conforms to a constitutive relation of the form

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    J. R. Willis

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Willis, J.R. (2001). Lectures on Mechanics of Random Media. In: Jeulin, D., Ostoja-Starzewski, M. (eds) Mechanics of Random and Multiscale Microstructures. International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 430. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-2780-3_5

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