Abstract: A plate strip of infinite length and constant width is cantilevered on a uniform elastic support along one edge and free along its opposite edge. A normal line load of constant intensity ...

Abstract: This is a dynamic analysis of a three-mass, hinged beam model representing a standing human struck suddenly with a posterior, horizontal, step impact force. The results of parametric studies, ...

Abstract: This paper deals with the analysis of lightweight, flexible robotic limbs. A typical limb is a series of polymeric tube elements. One end is fixed and the payload at the other end is ...

Abstract: Within the framework of classical elasticity, the nonbuckled deformations are calculated for orthotropic, right circular, thin-walled cylinders under uniform load conditions. The principle direction ...

Abstract: The nonbuckling finite deformations of an orthotropic, thin wall cylinder are investigated. The cylinder is made of a nonlinear material and subjected to internal pressure, end load and torque. ...

Abstract: Whether in storm or normal seas, the ideal offshore cable-stayed compliant tower moves in harmony with the wind and waves. A properly tuned cable configuration is the key to controlled dynamic ...

Abstract: A high flexure manipulator arm is modeled as an elastic cantilever beam with a tip payload and an eccentric tip follower load that drives the arm. Shapes of the resulting elastic curves for ...

Abstract: The lateral dynamics and stability of two full vehicles in tandem are investigated. The nonlinear differential equations of motion of this four-axle articulated vehicle system are presented in ...

Abstract: Vortex-induced lift loads and their energy spectra were measured on laboratory-scale models of isolated, rigid, right circular cylinders subjected to steady, transverse currents. The control cylinder ...