The reciprocal theorem and rigid spherical inclusion vis-à-vis certain point singularities

Abstract

The elastic interaction of certain point singularities with a rigid spherical inclusion embedded into an otherwise infinite elastic medium is investigated. The particular singularities considered are point force, force-dipole (with and without moment), centre of dilatation and concentrated moment. In each case, simple, closed form expressions are deduced by application of Betti's reciprocal theorem for the net force and net torque acting on the inclusion.