Abstract: The momentum equations are written for viscous fluids exhibiting magnetic stresses. The velocity profiles are deduced; then from continuity, a pressure differential equation, equivalent to Reynolds ...

Abstract: The new design class and related analytic compliancematrix model of planar flexible hinges with curvilinear longitudinal axes is presented here. The proposed approach enhances and generalizes the existing design and modeling ...

Abstract: The natural stone veneer used to clad sandwich panels needs to be less than 1 cm thick to ensure a lightweight structure. However, diminishing the thickness reduces slab strength, which is important when the stone is to ...

Abstract: Geometric discontinuities of the solid boundaries at the inlet of narrow passages, as for slider bearings, piston rings etc. generate local phenomena where inertia plays an important role. ...

Abstract: Microscopic effects, generated by micromotions of particles in suspension in a viscous fluid, drastically change the character of the flow between solid walls. To the modified momentum and ...

Abstract: Seepage erosion phenomena can arise when particles of soil are transported underneath any hydraulic structure by the seepage flow, as a consequence of the difference in the surface elevation upstream and downstream of the ...

Abstract: The paper introduces a new category of planar flexure hinges that are formed by serially connecting variable crosssectional segments of straight longitudinal axes with segments of circular longitudinal axes. The smalldisplacement ...

Abstract: Considerable research and development efforts are required to meet the targets of future gas turbine technologies in terms of performance, emissions, and operational flexibility. One of the recurring problems is the ...

Abstract: An earthquake of significant magnitude struck the Vesuvian area in common era (CE) 62. The earth tremors, originated by subterranean winds according to Roman seismology, provoked extensive damage to the buildings of Pompeii. ...