Lattice model of fractional gradient and integral elasticity: Long-range interaction of Grunwald-Letnikov-Riesz type

Lattice model with long-range interaction of power-law type that is connected with difference of non-integer order is suggested. The continuous limit maps the equations of motion of lattice particles into continuum equations with fractional Grunwald-Letnikov-Riesz derivatives. The suggested continuum equations describe fractional generalizations of the gradient and integral elasticity. The proposed type of long-range interaction allows us to have united approach to describe of lattice models for the fractional gradient and fractional integral elasticity. Additional important advantages of this approach are the following: (1) It is possible to use this model of long-range interaction in numerical simulations since this type of interactions and the Grunwald-Letnikov derivatives are defined by generalized finite difference; (2) The suggested model of long-range interaction leads to an equation containing the sum of the Grunwald-Letnikov derivatives, which is equal the Riesz's derivative. This fact allows us to get particular analytical solutions of fractional elasticity equations. (c) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.