Abstract: It is shown that inertial waves in the form of standing asymmetrical pressure waves can exist in an incompressible liquid in a rotating sectored cylinder in a rigid body (e.g., a top or a ...

Abstract: An analysis of the inertial wave eigenfrequencies of a rapidly rotating liquid in a cylinder whose cross section is divided into four 90 deg sectors reveals that only if the cylinder height ...

Abstract: The need for better standards and specifications is a critical concern to the engineering community. A standardized approach to the preparation of construction documents, including specifications, can aid owners, ...

Abstract: A study is made of the time evolution of the flow generated by an annulus (a disk with a hole in it) of inner, outer radii a and b (a ≪ b ), impulsively set into motion and rising at ...

Abstract: The authors combine urban and soil?vegetation surface parameterization schemes with one-dimensional (1D) boundary layer mixing and radiation parameterizations to estimate the maximum impact of increased surface albedo on ...

Abstract: The effects of artificial turf (AT) on the urban canopy layer energy balance, air and surface temperatures, and building cooling loads are compared to those of other common ground surface materials (asphalt, concrete, and ...

Abstract: A series of triaxial compression experiments have been conducted to investigate the effects of induced stress on the anisotropy developed in dynamic elastic and poroelastic parameters in rocks. The measurements were ...

Abstract: The increased heat generation in power electronic components can greatly reduce the reliability of the components and increase the chances of malfunction to the components. A good understanding ...