Abstract: The Reynolds equation for the general case of dynamic loading is derived for fluid suspensions, using the micropolar fluid theory. Detailed consideration is given to the dynamic behavior of ...

Abstract: Needs’ experimental results on thin films deviate considerably from those predicted by the classical theory when the film thickness is less than 0.00127 mm. In recent years there has been a ...

Abstract: Cold-formed steel structures are used extensively in buildings. The use of structural frames and trusses fabricated from cold-formed steel sections is increasing. A key element in the manufacturing of such structures is ...

Abstract: The paper describes a novel method for determining the failure criterion of masonry in biaxial bending. The conventional failure theories are not applicable to masonry that exhibits both strength and stiffness orthotropies. ...

Abstract: In this paper the capability of artificial neural networks (ANNs) in solving complex nonlinear problems is utilized for the analysis of masonry panels under biaxial bending. A network, trained using a set of data, which ...

Abstract: The church of Holyrood Abbey, in Edinburgh, collapsed in 1768 after an inappropriate intervention in the nave vaults. This resulted in excessive lateral thrusts, which could not be contained by the existing buttressing ...