Abstract: This paper considers the mechanical problem of a semi-infinite piezoelectric medium under sudden thermal load. The medium contains an electrically conducting crack perpendicular to its surface. ...

Abstract: In this paper, complex motions of a ball in the horizontal impact pair with a periodic excitation are studied analytically using the theory of discontinuous dynamical system. Analytical conditions ...

Abstract: In this paper, an extended model of the Fermi-acceleration oscillator is presented to describe impacting chatters, grazing, and sticking between the particle (or bouncing ball) and piston. The ...

Abstract: The ultimate bearing capacity of masonry retaining wall slope is studied by combining the upper-bound theorem, the mixed numerical discretization, and the linear programming. First, the soil mass is discretized by triangular ...

Abstract: This paper presents an experimental investigation into the corrosion behaviors and mechanical properties of weathering steel (WS) in a marine atmosphere. Two types of WS (Q420qNH and Q420qNHY) were tested, and carbon steel ...