Abstract: A statistical theory developed previously is applied to predictions made with three simple atmospheric models under similar boundary and initial conditions. The theory gives minimum variances in height fields of various ...

Abstract: Many soft-clay deposits are overlain by a stiffer layer or crust. The stiff upper layer spreads the applied loads over a wide surface of the soft soil providing an effect similar to surcharge stress. The bearing capacity ...

Abstract: The concept of an open pipe pile with a gravel plug is used to develop a new short rigid composite caisson foundation for floodplains and lowlands. It consists of a shallow pipe or caisson, sunk to the desired depth by ...

Abstract: Piezoceramic transducers (PZTs) are extensively used in vibration and noise control, and damage detection of various engineering structures. In the last decade, its application has been extended to include their interactions ...

Abstract: In the last few decades, piezoceramic (PZT) transducers have been extensively used either as actuators or as sensors in the vibration and noise control of aero, civil, and mechanical (ACM) systems. Only in the last decade, ...

Abstract: Piezoceramic transducers (PZTs) are extensively used in the nondestructive evaluation of damages in various engineering structures. This paper, the second of a two-part paper, focuses on the application of a PZT using ...

Abstract: The elastic modulus (

Abstract: Accelerating a project can be rewarding. The consequences, however, can be troublesome if productivity and quality are sacrificed for the sake of remaining ahead of schedule, such that the actual schedule benefits are often ...

Abstract: Mindlin's solution for surface vertical displacement due to a horizontal force at depth is first examined and then integrated for shear stresses acting on a long rectangular reinforcing strip. Four types (constant, linear ...