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Homogenization of stiff inclusions through network approximation
Networks and Heterogeneous Media 2022, 17(2): 163-202
Published: 15 April 2022
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We investigate the homogenization of inclusions of infinite conductivity, randomly stationary distributed inside a homogeneous conducting medium. A now classical result by Zhikov shows that, under a logarithmic moment bound on the minimal distance between the inclusions, an effective model with finite homogeneous conductivity exists. Relying on ideas from network approximation, we provide a relaxed criterion ensuring homogenization. Several examples not covered by the previous theory are discussed.

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