Abstract: Boussinesq-Papkovich stress functions are used to determine three-dimensional closed form solutions for steady creep around a spherical cavity or rigid inclusion in a half space under gravity ...

Abstract: The stability of a spherical cavity in a half space of a creeping material is investigated. The finite-element method with a nearly incompressible formulation and a stable method of time ...

Abstract: Experiments were conducted for film cooling through rows of slanted holes into the stagnation region of a two-dimensional blunt body with a circular leading edge. The rows were located at ...

Abstract: Rainfall-induced debris flows are flow failures in residual and colluvial soils initiated by a reduction of confining stress as a result of pore-water pressure rise during or following periods of intense rainfall. To ...

Abstract: The flowfield of dual, parallel planar turbulent jets is investigated experimentally using an x-type hot-wire probe and numerically by solving the Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations. The ...

Abstract: This paper investigates the significance of structural theory solutions for structures composed of perfectly plastic materials when the loading is of a highly localized nature. Limit analysis is ...

Abstract: The potential for collapse due to a reduction in confinement is evaluated for two very different soils: a uniformly graded sand and an undisturbed clayey colluvial soil. Soil specimens were consolidated anisotropically and ...

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Abstract: Eight steps are described that a general contractor can use to meet customer expectations and maintain a relationship that will lead to repeat business. The steps include putting a number of questions to the customer for ...