Abstract: The problem of a viscoelastic Timoshenko beam subjected to a transversely applied step-loading is solved using the Laplace transform method. It is established that the support shear force is ...

Abstract: This paper examines, through simulation, a low cost active suspension system intended for use on passenger vehicles. The system retains the conventional suspension spring and damper elements and ...

Abstract: This article suggests the process of structural health monitoring (SHM) in the context of a nonstatistical damage detection paradigm. We particularly focus on applying the theory of possibility to the damage detection ...

Abstract: This paper is an introduction to object‐oriented programming (OOP) as it relates to the development of large‐scale scientific codes. It is the first of two papers describing OOP issues for scientific‐code development. Since ...

Abstract: This paper illustrates some specific numerical code applications using an object‐oriented programming (OOP) paradigm. It is the second of two papers describing OOP issues for scientific‐code development. A brief description ...

Abstract: Assessment of structural damage is a complex subject imbued with uncertainty and vagueness. This complexity arises from the use of subjective opinion and imprecise numerical data. An analysis of the structural integrity ...