Abstract: A solar dynamic (SD) power system composed of a concentrating solar collector and an irreversible Brayton cycle system is set up, where the heat losses of the collector are dominated by the ...

Abstract: This paper presents a novel extended digital image correlation (EDIC) method for mapping multiscale damage in concrete. The EDIC method is developed based on the distance transformation algorithm, which extends the capability ...

Abstract: Concise equations for improvements in computational efficiency on dynamics of rotor systems are presented. Two coordinate ordering methods are introduced in the element equations of motion. One ...

Abstract: Synchronous motors produce damaging oscillating torques during startup. If the system is not properly analyzed and designed, the torsional excitation can be very destructive. This paper presents ...

Abstract: A 2-D finite element model of the human temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has been developed to investigate the stresses and reaction forces within the joint during normal sagittal jaw closure. The ...

Abstract: In this paper, we consider one-dimensional acceleration waves propagating in an elastic nonconductor of heat which is at rest in a nonhomogeneous configuration. We show that there exists a ...

Abstract: In the design of rotating machinery, it is often desirable and necessary to change a subset of system parameters to meet the design requirements. The success in designing rotor-bearing systems ...

Abstract: A direct numerical method for the determination of instability threshold and stability boundaries of flexible rotor-bearing systems is presented. The proposed procedure can also be used to improve ...