Abstract: A novel formulation for elastoplasticity has been recently proposed by Liu and Hong. These authors have explored the internal symmetry of the constitutive model for perfect plasticity to ensure ...

Abstract: The stability of flow in a Couette flow apparatus induced by the motion of the inner cylinder brought to its final speed through a constant finite acceleration is investigated both experimentally ...

Abstract: Runoff in major rivers in China has been decreasing in recent decades. The attribution of hydrologic variability to human activity or climate change is a challenging problem and an active research area. In this study, a ...

Abstract: Climate change has become an environmental issue of utmost importance, and one that will challenge existing water resource management practices in many ways. The Huaihe River, one of China’s major rivers, is frequently ...