What field did Airy contribute to in solid mechanics?
Two-dimensional problems
Three-dimensional problems
Fluid dynamics
Thermodynamics
Answer
Two-dimensional problems are Airy's contribution to solid mechanics. He developed a stress function for solving two-dimensional elasticity problems, known as Airy's stress function. This function simplifies the analysis of stress and strain distributions in thin plates, beams, and other two-dimensional structures. Airy's work laid the groundwork for understanding the behavior of solids under various loading conditions.
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