Abstract: This paper uses the method of constant deflection contour lines [1–3] to analyze the nonlinear large deflections of thin elastic plates of arbitrary shape in a new fashion. As an illustration ...

Abstract: This paper describes a decision-support framework assisting the design of nonresidential buildings with natural ventilation. The framework is composed of decision modules with input, analysis algorithms and output of natural ...

Abstract: The problem of flow of a viscous liquid in the region between a solid horizontal plate and a moving scraper is considered. The work of Rice and McAlister is extended to cover general flow ...

Abstract: An exact approach for solving both transient and steady state conduction and surface radiation problems is presented. The method is based on the use of Green’s function, and the temperature ...

Abstract: This paper will focus on the legal liability issues facing the professional engineer engaged in the design and construction administration of facilities built on expansive soils. These legal liability issues will be discussed ...

Abstract: Recent investigations have shown that the temperature variation caused by sinusoidal loading of a solid consists of two harmonic components. In this paper it is shown that by using an appropriate ...

Abstract: Several studies on radiofrequency (RF) ablation are aimed at accurately predicting tissue temperature distributions by numerical solution of the bioheat equation. This paper describes the development ...