Abstract: This paper deals with the inverse problem of large deformation of very thin shells. An inflated shell of known shape is considered and the differential equations are derived for the case that ...

Abstract: In this paper, nonlinear membrane equations are derived for a shell of revolution under the assumption that not only are the displacements and rotations large, but that, also, large strains ...

Abstract: A study is made of the transient response of a thick-walled cylinder (plane-strain) or plate (plane-stress) subjected to an axially symmetric time-dependent pressure (or velocity) at an internal ...

Abstract: The effect of nonlinearity of the failure criterion on the passive thrust on smooth and rough vertical retaining walls is studied theoretically. Limit analysis upper bound estimates based on block-type failure mechanisms ...

Abstract: Prestressing tendons can be affected by corrosion or mechanical damage. The paper deals with prestressed structural systems consisting of a prestressed precast concrete beam and a cast‐in‐place slab. Noncomposite and ...

Abstract: A substructure synthesis method is proposed to account for contact-impact effects in flexible components of mechanical systems. Components that may come into contact are divided into substructures, ...

Abstract: To achieve the performance of a mechanism to a higher degree of accuracy requires that the elastic deformations of a member in a mechanism under dynamic loading conditions be taken into ...

Abstract: Ignition and combustion mechanisms in diesel engines were studied using the KIVA code, with modifications to the combustion, heat transfer, crevice flow, and spray models. A laminar-and-turbulent ...