Abstract: I am pleased to present in this issue the first of a series of specially invited review articles that seek to present the state of the art of their chosen biomechanical topic. The inaugural ...

Abstract: The results of 48 T-stub component tests and eight full-scale T-stub connection tests are used to develop and calibrate a comprehensive T-stub connection stiffness model. The model, based on basic component spring theory, ...

Abstract: The results of tests on 48 T-stub specimens are presented and discussed. These tests were carried out as part of a SAC Phase II project in order to provide insight into the behavior, failure modes, and ductility of these ...

Abstract: An analytical model is developed and implemented to analyze the deformation of solder columns in column-grid-array(CGA) assemblies. Each solder column is modeled as a prismatic beam of circular ...

Abstract: Twenty-nine specimens were tested to investigate the fatigue resistance of high-performance steel (HPS-485W)

Abstract: There are currently two methods of production for A 709 Grade HPS-485W (70 W)—quenching and tempering (Q&T) and thermomechanical controlled processing (TMCP). The TMCP enables plates to be rolled in longer lengths than is ...

Abstract: The writers investigated the performance of narrow gap improved electroslag weld (NGI-ESW) procedures in welded butt splices using high-performance steel grade HPS-485 W (70 W) through comparison against similar specimens ...

Abstract: The performance of an active vibration isolator consisting of a fluid mount and an electromagnetic actuator is discussed. The electromagnetic actuator augments the inertia effects of the fluid ...