Abstract: The method of matched expansions is employed to analyze the steady state operation of a finite gas-lubricated flat sector bearing for the case where the ratio of radial to circumferential ...

Abstract: The method of matched asymptotic expansions is used to analyze the steady state pressure distribution and load bearing properties of a finite rectangular isothermal gas slider bearing when ε, ...

Abstract: The events leading to the sudden and catastrophic failure of the North American power grid during August 2003 coupled with a record hurricane season a year later have civil engineers rethinking cost-effective backup power ...

Abstract: This paper examines the role of pipe deterioration prediction approaches for optimizing maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of buried water supply, wastewater collection, and drainage networks. It is appreciated that ...