Abstract: A semi-analytical solution for plane velocity fields describing steady-state incompressible flow of nonlinearly viscous fluid into an elliptical opening is presented. The flow is driven by hydrostatic ...

Abstract: Local strain effects are proposed as a source of shear strength reduction in cemented particulate media, shales, and heterogeneous systems. Shear strength degradation through local straining may arise from particle ...

Abstract: Erosional creep of grains attributable to the gradient of fluid pressure is considered. Drag forces arising from viscous fluid flux may dislodge grains from the skeleton and initiate solid flux, which can lead to systematic ...