Abstract: This investigation examines the planar, linear vibration of a deep arch that is described by a simply supported elastica. The arch is formed from an elastic rod that buckles nonlinearly under ...

Abstract: This paper examines the free and forced linear response of a string which is translating across an elastic foundation. Exact solutions are derived for the free vibration of the string which ...

Abstract: This paper focuses on a boundary value problem governing the equilibrium of a slender cable subject to thrust, torsion, and gravity. In the absence of field (gravity) loading, this boundary ...

Abstract: This study presents an investigation of coupled longitudinal-transverse waves that propagate along an elastic cable. The coupling considered derives from the equilibrium curvature (sag) of the ...

Abstract: This note explains why casting a loop with a positive angle of attack is advantageous in distance fly casting. Several loop shapes, one with a positive angle of attack, one with a negative ...

Abstract: An analytical and experimental study of isothermal bubble motion through a liguid which is itself in motion is presented. Both analytical and experimental results are reported for the velocities ...

Abstract: The near resonant response of suspended elastic cables driven by harmonic, planar excitation is investigated experimentally. Measurements of large amplitude cable motions confirm previous theoretical ...