Abstract: An exact solution is derived for the Green’s function of an open rotationally symmetric spherical shell subjected to any consistent boundary conditions. The fundamental singularity of the Green’s ...

Abstract: Homogeneous separable solutions are derived for the deformation of thin spherical shells explicitly in terms of Legendre functions. These solutions are exact within the scope of the theory of ...

Abstract: Acoustic emission (AE) has previously been shown to be a useful technique in monitoring the state of wear of cutting tools. The piezo-electric transducers conventionally used for AE detection ...