Abstract: A new method of design, using the concept of equivalent solid thick plate on elastic foundation is described. Component theory that takes into account the influence of transverse shearing strain ...

Abstract: Large amplitude free vibrations of a clamped shallow spherical shell on a Pasternak foundation are studied using a new approach by Banerjee, Datta, and Sinharay. Numerical results are obtained ...

Abstract: Large amplitude free vibrations of a clamped shallow spherical shell on a Kerr-type elastic foundation model are investigated. A detailed parametric study is conducted involving geometric and ...

Abstract: The frequency equation for a thin circular cylindrical shell resting on an elastic foundation is developed by using the first order shell theory of Sanders and eigenfrequencies are calculated. ...

Abstract: Arthritis, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and other ailments lead to the deterioration of the facet joints of the spine, causing pain and immobility in patients. Dynamic stabilization ...

Abstract: Thorough analysis of two-side integral tubesheet of U-tube heat exchanger is carried out, using Panc’s component theory of plates. Effects of solid annular rim and interaction between tubesheet ...

Abstract: A tubesheet for U-tubesheet heat exchanger is analyzed as an equivalent solid circular plate having complete isotropy in the plane of the tubesheet with usual effective elastic constants. However, ...

Abstract: Buckling analyses of complete spherical shells resting on Pasternak type elastic and viscoelastic foundations are considered. Exxpressions for critical buckling stresses are obtained using the differential equation of ...

Abstract: Parametric study involving foundation parameters and shell geometry is carried out for nonlinear static behavior of an orthotropic shallow spherical shell on a Kerr foundation. Study shows that ...

Abstract: Objective: To design a ‘smart’ leg press machine that improves upon current rehabilitative practices for degenerative knee disorders such as osteoarthritis as well as injury induced knee pathologies. ...