Stability of Discontinuous Shearing Motions of a Non-Newtonian Fluid
Abstract
This paper discusses recent results on the nonlinear stability of discontinuous steady states of a model initial-boundary value problem in one space dimension for incompressible, isothermal shear flow of a non-Newtonian fluid between parallel plates located at x = + or - 1, and driven by a constant pressure gradient. The non-Newtonian contribution to the shear stress is assumed to satisfy a simple differential constitutive law. The key feature is a non- monotone relation between the total steady shear stress and steady shear strain rate that results in steady states having, in general, discontinuities in the strain rate. We explain why every solution tends to a steady state as it approaches limit of infinity, and we identify steady states that are stable.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 18, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA210643
Entities
People
- A. E. Tzavaras
- J. A. Nohel
- R. L. Pego
Organizations
- University of Wisconsin–Madison