Abstract: A numerical model has been developed to describe the time-dependent behavior of the interfaces between the convecting and nonconvecting regions of a salt-gradient solar pond. Salinity and temperature ...

Abstract: A novel method is described to estimate the material characteristics of a sheet being bent in a pressbrake from punch force-displacement data. The method is simple enough to be used for real ...

Abstract: An improved adaptive pressbrake control algorithm is described. The problem is to control the punch reversal position of the press so that the final unloaded angle of the bend remains unchanged ...

Abstract: Noise control in a one-dimensional duct is analyzed. This problem is of practical interest and is also simple enough that a complete theoretical analysis is possible. It is shown that the ...

Abstract: Tape-springs are thin-walled beams with a curved cross section that can be elastically deformed to yield a flexible region of high curvature known as a fold. This feature is exploited in the ...

Abstract: Relative to the present-day need for offshore operations involving the use of moored vessels, mooring system design has become quite complex. Since a proper choice of mooring line components ...

Abstract: The thermal characteristics of damp, hydrophobic insulating material used primarily in underwater dry suit applications were investigated. Testing was performed in a Rapid-K Thermal Conductivity ...

Abstract: The validity of an interaction formula, based on distortion energy principles, in the design of nonprismatic glulam members is examined. The distortion energy distributions in various nonprismatic members tested to date ...