Abstract: Laplace transform techniques greatly simplify many problems in linear viscoelasticity. However, if realistic material property representations are used, inversion of the resulting transforms can be ...

Abstract: Recent advances in computer based structural analysis have in turn led to increased demands for models that can accurately represent material stress-strain behavior. The constitutive representation ...

Abstract: The formation of matrix microcracks in fiber composite laminates has been widely observed. The present paper addresses the mechanics of this microcracking by means of a shear lag model in ...

Abstract: Emulsions are widely used as metal rolling and ironing lubricants, but their application is still an art in that no widely accepted and robust models of emulsion lubrication exist. Of particular ...

Abstract: Compression failure in fiber composites is of much interest, and is often a limiting factor in applications because of the lower compressive strength relative to tensile strength. In the present ...

Abstract: The problem of finding the response of a viscoelastic annulus in plane strain to step, transverse loads is solved. It is solved by employing Valanis’ method which assumes constant Poisson’s ...