Abstract: The attitude behavior of an axisymmetric, solid-propellant rocket in a torque-free environment is examined. The focus is on assessing the impact of substantial mass variation on the behavior of ...

Abstract: Measurements of four types of correlations in the self preserving region of a turbulent plane jet are presented. Negative correlations are noted between the two halves of the jet, exhibiting ...

Abstract: This paper presents laser Doppler anemometry (LDA) measurements within the runner blade channels and at the runner outlet of a Kaplan turbine model. The model was investigated at six operating points located on two propeller ...

Abstract: A flow analysis is carried out for an inclined slider bearing with the aim of showing the governing mechanism at conditions where an optimum in load carrying capacity is achieved. The effects ...

Abstract: Factorial design, a statistical method widely used for experiments, and its application to CFD are discussed. The aim is to propose a systematic, objective, and quantitative method for engineers ...

Abstract: This paper introduces two novel dexterity indices, namely, angularity and axiality, which are used to estimate the motion sensitivity of the mobile platform of a parallel manipulator undergoing a general motion involving ...

Abstract: A method to estimate the radial velocity in swirling flows from experimental values of the axial and tangential velocities is presented. The study is motivated by the experimental difficulties ...

Abstract: Expansive soils cause important economical losses in many arid or semiarid countries in the world. Considering the large economic impact, relatively few efforts have been devoted to develop analytical methods that may help ...