On a rigid inclusion pressed between two elastic half spaces.

Highlights: [•] We solve the problem of a rigid inclusion pressed between two elastic half spaces. [•] A new distributed dislocation and Föppl integral approach is developed. [•] The solution can be applied to cylindrical inclusions of arbitrary shape. [•] The present approach does not experience any computational difficulties. [•] Simplified solutions are also presented. All results are validated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]