Abstract: An approximate solution for the compression of a bonded thin annular disk is presented based on the so-called Perturbation-Ritz Method. The solution is essentially the outer expansion of the ...

Abstract: A modeling technique is proposed for a class of distributed-element models, which is able to account for the multi-axial Bauschinger effect without any additional kinematic hardening rules. The ...

Abstract: A phenomenological model is proposed for cyclic plasticity based on the concept of distributed elements, which is capable of reflecting microstructural behavior of real materials under multiaxial ...

Abstract: The vibration power flow in a submerged infinite constrained layer damping (CLD) cylindrical shell is studied in the present paper using the wave propagation approach. Dynamic equations of the shell are derived with the ...

Abstract: A finite-element analysis program was developed to analyze the progressive failure of a soil slope based on the progressive failure mechanism. The shear element was developed to comprehensively characterize the shear zone, ...

Abstract: The Strategic Risk Register System (SRRS) is proposed by the writers as a practical methodology to enable the connectivity of risks to be elicited and evaluated so that the most potent risks in a system can be identified. ...

Abstract: A finite element method is used to solve the problem involving thermoelastodynamic instability (TEDI) in frictional sliding systems. The resulting matrix equation contains a complex eigenvalue ...

Abstract: A strut–tie model approach has proven to be useful for the detailing of disturbed regions of structural concrete. This approach promotes a better understanding of force transfer mechanisms and improves the designer’s ability ...

Abstract: In recent years, many applications in precision engineering require a careful isolation of the instrument from the vibration sources by adopting active vibration isolation system to achieve a ...