Abstract: A theoretical analysis for the instability of a fluid film around a cylinder in an immiscible fluid is presented. A general dispersion equation, relating wave number to growth rate, is derived ...

Abstract: The conventional endurance limit does not characterize one specimen but a set of virgin specimens. This present study deals with the determination of the present state of one specimen by its ...

Abstract: The conventional difficulty encountered in fatigue studies is the impossibility of performing more than one fatigue test on a specimen. The purpose of this paper is to present a statistical ...

Abstract: In its concern for maintaining and enhancing the environmental quality of water bodies, the Navy has been developing various oil pollution abatement systems. One potential process for the ...

Abstract: The name of the lead author, T. R. Harris, was omitted from the paper....

Abstract: This paper describes a new method for fitting probability distributions for modeling annual maximum ground snow loads for use in structural design. These probability models are intended for use in reliability assessments ...

Abstract: This paper describes the development of reliability-targeted ground snow load maps for use in building (roof) design. The proposed procedures aim to ensure that structures designed achieve a target safety index, taken to ...

Abstract: Wind gusts present challenges to operational meteorologists, both to forecast accurately and also to verify. Strong wind gusts can damage structures and create costly risks for diverse industrial sectors. The meteorologically ...