The use of the Gurtin-Murdoch theory for modeling mechanical processes in composites with two-dimensional reinforcements

This paper explores the possibility of using the Gurtin-Murdoch theory of material surface for modeling mechanical processes in nanomaterials reinforced by two-dimensional flexible and extensible nanoplatelets. In accordance with the theory, reinforcement is modeled by a vanishing thickness prestressed membrane embedded in an isotropic elastic matrix material. The governing equations for the model are reviewed with a detailed discussion of the...