Abstract: With the objective of minimizing stress concentration, the plane-strain problem of the optimum shape for a rigid inclusion in an elastic matrix of unbounded extent is investigated. It is shown ...

Abstract: A means is established for finding upper and lower bounds on the flow rate of viscous incompressible fluids in straight pipes. Bounds are derived for a class of flow regions having as cross ...

Abstract: In this paper, we study the effects of the elasticity and proximity of a circular inclusion upon the fracture angle of a bent crack in the surrounding matrix. The medium is assumed to be ...

Abstract: Existing notions of stress in a quantum mechanical framework are reviewed and discussed in a semitutorial manner suitable for a mechanics audience. Notwithstanding early fundamental work in this area since the 1930s, the ...

Abstract: The goal set forth here is to continue the work started by Braun et al. [11] and present an integrated analysis of the behavior of the two row, 20 staggered pockets, hydrostatic cryogenic ...