Electronic Journal of Differential Equations, Vol. 2020 (2020), No. 100, pp. 1-14. Title: Global solutions to a quasilinear hyperbolic equation Authors: Manuel Milla Miranda (Univ. Estadual da Paraiba, PB, Brazil) Luiz A. Medeiros (Univ. Federal do Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil) Aldo T. Louredo (Univ. Estadual da Paraiba, PB, Brazil) Abstract: This article concerns the existence and decay of solutions of a mixed problem for a quasilinear hyperbolic equation which has its motivation in a mathematical model that describes the nonlinear vibrations of the cross-section of a bar. Submitted May 29, 2019. Published September 24, 2020. Math Subject Classifications: 35L15, 35L20, 35K55, 35L60, 35L70. Key Words: Quasilinear hyperbolic equation; longitudinal bar; existence of solutions.