Graduation Term

2021

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Department of Mathematics

Committee Chair

George Seelinger

Abstract

Lie groups approach in differential equations was a breakthrough subject in the late nineteenth century. Sophus Lie, a Norwegian mathematician, introduced the systematic approach to study the solutions of differential equations. The main goal of this thesis is to study, using Lie's approach, the Euler-Bernoulli beam equation subject to swelling force, the fourth-order nonlinear differential equation used to describe the beam deflection under the swelling force. In particular, we will classify the symmetry groups of this equation, obtain several reductions, and demonstrate both analytical and numerical solutions.

Access Type

Thesis-Open Access

DOI

https://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2021.20210719070603170105.99

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