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    Equilibrium positions of a solid in large deformations

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    Equilibrium positions of a solid in large deformations. We investigate equilibrium positions of a solid in large deformations. We take the party that a solid can flatten in a solid with a lower dimension. A structure flattened by a power hammer is an example of such a situation. Moreover, we take into account the spacial variations of rotation matrix. We prove that under reasonable assumptions, there exist equilibrium positions which may be non-unique. To cite this article: M. Fremond, C R. Acad Sci. Paris, Ser. I347 (2009). (C) 2009 Academie des sciences. Publie par Elsevier Masson SAS. Tous droits reserves

    Collision of three balls on a plane

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    We consider three rigid balls moving on a plane and investigate their multiple collisions (i.e., the three balls collide at the same time). This is a 3D problem because balls may jump. We develop a predictive theory based on the idea that the system made of three balls and a plane is deformable. As shown by the examples, the theory accounts for the physical properties of multiple collisions and its main feature is the presence of non local interactions

    Thermal effects of collisions: does rain turn into ice when it falls on a frozen ground?

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    he phase changes produced by the thermal effects of collisions are investigated. The behaviour of warm rain falling on a deeply frozen ground is predicted. The ice-water phase change involves microscopic motions that are taken into account in the predictive theory
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