Abstract: The linear version of the general theory of heat conduction is employed to study the problem of a half space subjected to step time inputs of temperature. The solution is obtained by the ...

Abstract: The response of an elastic half space to a normal impulsive loading over one half and also over one quarter of its bounding surface is considered. By a simple superposition the solution is ...

Abstract: In the present paper a method of ascent for axisymmetric problems is developed. It is shown that, for problems where the vector or scalar Laplacian operator specifies the space behavior of ...

Abstract: This Note considers the transient response in the interior of a half space acted upon by a normal impulsive stationary semi-infinite line load. The solution for the corresponding infinite line ...

Abstract: The diffraction of transient elastic waves by a spherical cavity is treated. Two cases are considered: (1) A suddenly applied normal point load, and (2) the impingement of a plane transient ...

Abstract: A general theory is developed for predicting stress and force histories for normal impact and penetration of geological targets by conical-nosed projectiles. To account for general material ...

Abstract: In the following paper, Lagrange’s equation is used to derive an equation of motion for the rolamite mechanism in the ideal tight configuration; the effects of band inertia, force generation ...

Abstract: Axially symmetric cross-sectional strain and stress distributions in semi-infinite cylindrical elastic bars subjected to pressure-step and velocity-impact loading are considered on the basis of the ...

Abstract: A model to predict the forces on conical-nosed penetrators for normal impact into dry rock targets is developed. The target medium is described by a linear hydrostat, a linear shear failure-pressure ...