Abstract: An experiment in unstalled range of a transonic axial flow compressor stage is discussed. Two rotors of identical design, but of differing aspect ratio, are compared. The study suggests that ...

Abstract: A real fluid-stream filament axial-flow-compressor performance method is deduced from theory and statistics. The nonisentropic complete radial equilibrium-momentum equation is combined with the ...

Abstract: Weather-related disasters have increased in intensity and occurrence during the past 18 years. Twenty-one of these disasters occurred during the August 1992–May 1997 period, with total damages/costs of approximately $90 ...

Abstract: A continuum topology optimization methodology suitable for finding optimal forms of large-scale sparse structures is presented. Since the need to avoid long compressive spans can be critical in determining the optimal form ...

Abstract: A continuum-based finite-element methodology is established for quantifying the stability of earthen embankments built on saturated soil deposits. Within the methodology the soil is treated as a fluid-solid porous medium, ...

Abstract: To explore the hypothesis that load-induced fluid flow in bone is a mechano-transduction mechanism in bone adaptation, unit cell micro-mechanical techniques are used to relate the microstructure ...

Abstract: Discrete ground structure topology optimization design methods have to date received considerable attention in structural engineering. An alternative class of structural topology optimization methods, which have not yet ...

Abstract: The objective of this study is to describe a problem formulation and an optimization procedure for the design of elevated reinforced concrete foundations for vibrating machines. Special emphasis is placed on structures ...

Abstract: A new failure surface and criterion are developed for prismatic reinforced concrete structural elements subjected to biaxial bending and axial load. The failure criterion is a smooth surface in 3D space (two moments and ...

Abstract: The objective of this research, part of the EU FP5 REBASDO Program, is to examine the effects of second order wave diffraction in wave run-up around the bow of a vessel (FPSO) in random ...