Abstract: The subspace iteration method, commonly used for solving symmetric eigenvalue problems in structural dynamics, can be extended to solve nonsymmetric fluid-structure interaction problems in terms ...

Abstract: Fatigue crack propagation behavior has been examined in a commercial 12.7 mm thick plate of Al-Cu-Li-Zr alloy, 2090, with specific emphasis on the effect of single compression overload cycles. ...

Abstract: The effect of strain rate on tensile and compressive mechanical properties of sheet steels is investigated experimentally and analytically. Three sheet steels are studied in both longitudinal and transverse directions under ...

Abstract: This paper describes how direct evaporative coolers can be used to improve the energy efficiency of air-cooled chillers in various operating conditions and with different strategies for staging ...

Abstract: As value management (VM) has been increasingly applied to enhance value in public construction projects, the core subject entitled “Value Management for Construction and Property” is being offered to postgraduate students ...

Abstract: Arc spot welds, commonly called puddle welds, are widely used for connecting cold‐formed steel roof decks to their supporting members. These support members are typically hot‐rolled steel beams or girders, or the top chord ...

Abstract: The problem of an unbounded elastic matrix containing any number of elastic inclusions is considered. The inclusions can have any radii and elastic moduli. Furthermore, the spacing of the ...

Abstract: This paper reports the results of CFD analysis to cool the 30-W socketed CPU of a desktop computer with minimum air flow rate and minimum heat sink size. This was achieved using only the ...

Abstract: The application of value management (VM) in Malaysia increased dramatically after it was made a mandatory requirement for public projects exceeding 50 million Renminbi. This paper reports the findings of an empirical study ...

Abstract: The material properties of steel and the strength of steel members are affected by strain rate. To investigate this characteristic for compression members, 49 stub columns fabricated from 35XF sheet steel and 48 stub columns ...