A general solution for three dimensional steady-state transversely isotropic hygro-thermo-magneto-piezoelectric media

In this article, we extract the general solution of three dimensional (3D) equations using potential theory method (PTM) for steady-state, transversely isotropic, hygrothermo-magneto-piezoelectric media (HTMPM). The governing equations are simplified by introducing the displacement functions. A general solution is completely determined by advantage of the superposition principle and operator theory, which is connected in terms of two functions, fulfilling a second-order and twelfth-order homogeneous partial differential equation (PDE), separately. With the help of Almansi's theorem, the general solution can be further shortened, which is stated by seven harmonic functions only. The acquired general solutions are straightforward structure and helpful in boundary value problems of HTMPM. Further, we apply the 3D fundamental solutions inside an infinite and on the surface of semi-infinite of a steady point heat source united with a steady point moisture source transversely isotropic HTMPM. Comprehensive and exact solutions are given in the form of elementary functions, which appear as a standard for various types of approximate solutions and numerical codes. Some numerical simulation is conducted based on the obtained general solutions. (C) 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.