Abstract: A form of Lagrange’s equations in terms of quasi-coordinates (Boltzmann/Hamel equations) is presented. Identities are introduced which permit a straightforward method for formulating the equations ...

Abstract: Two schemes for the numerical solution of the stochastic collection growth equation for cloud drops are compared. Their numerical approaches are different. One (the Berry/Reinhardt method) emphasizes accuracy; the other ...

Abstract: Simple methods for determining the corner crushing strength and the in-plane stiffness of masonry infills are developed. The methods are applicable to structural clay tile, clay brick, and concrete masonry infills and to ...

Abstract: Three methods that have been developed to compute the capacity of masonry infill panels subjected to uniform out-of-plane loads are examined with respect to their performance in predicting experimental results. One method ...

Abstract: Several bidirectional tests were performed on structural clay tile infilled steel frames to assess the interaction of in-plane and out-of-plane forces and to understand the behavior of damaged infills. Tests consisted of ...

Abstract: Large-scale structural clay tile infilled steel frames were tested under in-plane loading. All infills failed through corner crushing, and the failure load was relatively insensitive to framing characteristics. An analytical ...

Abstract: Electrical conductivity (EC) is used for monitoring different types of aqueous systems. The measured EC value at any temperature needs to be corrected for a standard temperature, for reporting or comparison, since EC is ...

Abstract: A simple, continuous, one-dimensional model for the geometry and structure of the bronchial airways is used for the analysis of fluid flow patterns which have been observed in forced expiration ...

Abstract: The human tongue is a structurally complex and extremely flexible organ. In order to better understand the mechanical basis for lingual deformations, we modeled a primitive movement of the ...