Abstract: This paper investigates two belt mechanics theories and discusses the situations and materials for which they apply. Traditional creep theory is presented along with shear theory which was ...

Abstract: Modeling or predicting aerodynamic loading effects on rotating equipment has been a source of concern to those who wish to examine stability or response of critical components. The rotordynamic ...

Abstract: Piping commonly makes up 20–30% of the installed cost of a process plant. The prospects for making piping erection a repetitive, efficient process create a new demand for powerful, specialized pipe erection equipment. A ...

Abstract: The design of a novel tele-robotic device for clearing undesirable residues from boiler hoppers in electric power plants is presented. A key aspect of the problem that drives the design process ...