Abstract: The material constants of the new plasticity model proposed in the first part of the paper can be divided into two independent groups. The first group, c(i) and r(i) (i = 1, 2, ..., M), ...

Abstract: The existing plasticity models recognize that ratchetting direction strongly depends on the loading path, the stress amplitude, and the mean stresses, but their predictions deviate from experiments ...

Abstract: Friction at the interfaces between two rolls and a strip being plastically deformed by the rolls is an important consideration in both theory and practice of metal forming. In this paper, a ...

Abstract: Deep sea divers suffer from decompression sickness (DCS) when their rate of ascent to the surface is too rapid. When the ambient pressure drops, inert gas bubbles may form in blood vessels ...

Abstract: The cyclic behavior of reinforced concrete columns subjected to biaxial bending was determined using a hysteretic element consisting of five axial springs. Four composite springs and one concrete spring are used. Their ...

Abstract: Due to complexities in geometry and physics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) pump simulation has historically been very challenging and time consuming, especially for cases with cavitation. ...

Abstract: Aiming at understanding the structural integrity of two representative concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) module configurations, finite element thermal stress analysis is carried out in this investigation. ...