Abstract: In 1961, the spillway chute of the Karnafuli Hydroelectric Project was damaged by flows ranging up to 3,480 cms (123,000 cfs), about 20% of the design discharge. While not involved with the project prior to the damage, the ...

Abstract: The hydraulic jump is a fascinating subject that has been the subject of several hundred technical papers. The study reported herein, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, provides information on extreme pressures ...

Abstract: The analytical and experimental investigations reported here deal with the natural frequencies and system behavior of a full journal bearing subjected to a small sinusoidal load superimposed on ...

Abstract: It is now well established that combustion instability in liquid-fueled gas turbines can be controlled through the use of active fuel modulation. What is less clear is the mechanism by which ...

Abstract: Measuring the microscopic mechanical properties of bone tissue is important in support of understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of many bone diseases. Knowledge about these properties provides ...

Abstract: The clear-air turbulence is difficult to detect and predict and yet affects the flight safety the most. A transport aircraft in encountering a severe turbulence frequently develops a sudden plunging motion with the abrupt ...