A Numerical Study of the Applicability of the Shear Compression Specimen to Parabolic Hardening Materials

This paper addresses quasi-static loading of the shear compression specimen (SCS), that has been especially developed to investigate the shear response of materials at various strain rates. Previous work [4, 5] addressed bi-linear hardening materials, whereas the present work concerns parabolic hardening materials. The investigation is done numerically using three-dimensional elastoplastic finite element simulations. The analyses show that the averaged von Mises stress ( ) and strain ( ) on a mid-section of the gauge reflect accurately the prescribed parabolic hardening model. A method for finding the parabolic hardening coefficients and reducing the measured load, P, and displacement, d, into equivalent stress and strain is introduced and tested. A very good agreement is observed, thus confirming the potential of the technique for large strain testing of parabolic hardening materials.     

Dynamic Contact Behavior of a Golf Ball during an Oblique Impact

The oblique impact between a golf ball and a rigid steel target was studied using a high-speed video camera. Video images recorded before and after the impact were used to determine the inbound velocity v _i, rebound velocity v _r, inbound angle θ_i, rebound angle θ_r, and the coefficient of restitution e. The results showed that θ_r and e decreased as v _i increased. The maximum compression ratio η_c, contact time t _c, average angular velocity , and tangential velocity , along the target were determined from images obtained during the impact. The images demonstrated that η_c increased with v _i while t _c decreased. In addition, and increased almost linearly as v _i increased. A rigid body model was used to estimate the final angular velocity ω* and tangential velocity ν_t* at the end of the impact; these results were then compared with experimental data.     

Unexpected Behavior of Nonautonomous Linear Dynamical Systems in Two Dimensions

We show two examples of systems in with such that |Z_t| is strictly decreasing in time for any n but as .     

Nonlinear Differential Equations with Quasinilpotent Operator and Unstable Trivial Solution

Let E be a Banach space. We prove the instability of the trivial solution of the differential equation

Superstable Manifolds of Semilinear Parabolic Problems

We investigate the dynamics of the semiflow φ induced on H₀¹(Ω) by the Cauchy problem of the semilinear parabolic equation

On the Local Smoothness of Solutions of the Navier–Stokes Equations

We consider the Cauchy problem for incompressible Navier–Stokes equations with initial data in , and study in some detail the smoothing effect of the equation. We prove that for T < ∞ and for any positive integers n and m we have , as long as stays finite.     

A study of stationary crack-tip deformation fields in thin sheets by computer vision

The in-plane deformation fields near a stationary crack tip for thin, single edge-notched (SEN) specimens, made from Plexiglas, 3003 aluminum alloy and 304 stainless steel, have been successfully obtained by using computer vision. Results from the study indicate that (a) in-plane deformations ranging from elastic to fully plastic can be obtained accurately by the method, (b) for U, and , the size of the HRR dominant zone is much smaller than forV and , respectively. Since these results are in agreement with recent analytical work, suggesting that higher order terms will be needed to accurately predict trends in the data, it is clear that the region where the first term in the asymptotic solution is dominant is dependent on the component of the deformation field being studied, (c) the HRR solution can be used to quantity only in regions where theplastic strains strongly dominate the elastic strain components (i.e., when ); forV, the HRR zone appears to extend somewhat beyond this region, (d) the displacement componentU does not have the HRR singularity anywhere within the measurement region for either 3003 aluminum or 304 SS. However, the displacement componentV agrees with the HRR slope up to the plastic-zone boundary in 3003 aluminum ( ) and over most of the region where measurements were obtained ( ) in 304 SS and (e) the effects of end conditions must be included in any finite-element model of typical SEN specimen geometries to accurately calculate theJ integral and the crack-tip fields.Paper was presented at the 1992 SEM Spring Conference on Experimental Mechanics held in Las Vegas, NV on June 8–11.     

Traveling Waves of a Singularly Perturbed System of Integral–Differential Equations Arising from Neuronal Networks

A nonlinear nonlocal model arising from synaptically coupled neuronal networks with two integral terms is considered. The existence and stability of several traveling wave solutions are established by using ideas in differential equations and functional analysis. Steady-state solutions of some inhomogeneous integral–differential equations are also investigated. We consider several types of kernel functions: (I) positive functions, such as and , where ρ>0 is a constant; (II) nonnegative kernels with compact supports, for examples, (i) 1$$" align="middle" border="0"> , and (ii) {\pi\over 2}$$" align="middle" border="0"> ; (III) Mexican hat type kernel functions, such as and , where A>B>0 and a>b>0 are constants.Dedicated to Professor Yulin Zhou and Professor Boling Guo on the Occassions of their birthdays.     

Optimal cupolas of uniform strength: Spherical M-shells and axisymmetric T-shells

Summary The first part of this paper is concerned with the optimal design of spherical cupolas obeying the von Mises yield condition. Five different load combinations, which all include selfweight, are investigated. The second part of the paper deals with the optimal quadratic meridional shape of cupolas obeying the Tresca yield condition, considering selfweight plus the weight of a non-carrying uniform cover. It is established that at long spans some non-spherical Tresca cupolas are much more economical than spherical ones.

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Optimale Kuppeln gleicher Festigkeit: Kugelschalen und axialsymmetrische Schalen

Übersicht Im ersten Teil dieser Arbeit wird der optimale Entwurf sphärischer Kuppeln behandelt, wobei die von Misessche Fließbewegung zugrunde gelegt wird. Fünf verschiedene Lastkombinationen werden untersucht. Der zweite Teil befaßt sich mit der optimalen quadratischen Form des Meridians von Kuppeln, die der Fließbedingung von Tresca folgen.

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List of Symbols a_k, b_k, c_k, A_k, B_k, C_k coefficients used in series solutions - A, B constants in the nondimensional equation of the meridional curve - normal component of the load per unit area of the middle surface - meridional and circumferential forces per unit width - radial pressure per unit area of the middle surface, - skin weight per unit area of the middle surface, - vertical external load per unit horizontal area, - base radius, - R radius of convergence - s - cupola thickness, - u, w subsidiary functions for quadratic cupolas - vertical component of the load per unit area of middle surface - resultant vertical force on a cupola segment - structural weight of cupola, - combined weight of cupola and skin, - distance from the axis of rotation, - vertical distance from the shell apex, - z auxiliary variable in series solutions - specific weight of structural material of cupola - radius of the middle surface, - uniaxial yield stress - meridional stress, - circumferential stress, - _a, _b, _c, _d, _e subsidiary variables used in evaluating the meridional stress - auxiliary function used in series solutions This paper constitutes the third part of a study of shell optimization which was initiated and planned by the late Prof. W. Prager     

Fluid flow and heat transfer in microchannels with rectangular cross section

Forced convective heat transfer coefficients and friction factors for flow of water in microchannels with a rectangular cross section were measured. An integrated microsystem consisting of five microchannels on one side and a localized heater and seven polysilicon temperature sensors along the selected channels on the other side was fabricated using a double-polished-prime silicon wafer. For the microchannels tested, the friction factor constant obtained are values between 53.7 and 60.4, which are close to the theoretical value from a correlation for macroscopic dimension, 56.9 for D _h  = 100 μm. The heat transfer coefficients obtained by measuring the wall temperature along the micro channels were linearly dependent on the wall temperature, in turn, the heat transfer mechanism is strongly dependent on the fluid properties such as viscosity. The measured Nusselt number in the laminar flow regime tested could be correlated by which is quite different from the constant value obtained in macrochannels.     

Existence of Weak Solutions to the Equations of Non-Stationary Motion of Non-Newtonian Fluids with Shear Rate Dependent Viscosity

In the present paper we prove the existence of weak solutions to the equations of non-stationary motion of an incompressible fluid with shear rate dependent viscosity in a cylinder Q = Ω × (0,T), where denotes an open set. For the power-low model with we are able to construct a weak solution with ∇ · u = 0.     

On the Deformation of the Circumflex Coronary Artery During Inflation Tests at Constant Length

Here we investigate whether the deformation observed in an experiment in which the porcine circumflex coronary artery is subjected to inflation at constant length included in the class, , , . We find that this is not the case and discuss its implications in the study of the mechanics of this artery. Moreover, we identify and quantify the uncertainty in the value of the invariants of the left Cauchy–Green tensor inferred from the 2D motion of markers affixed to the surface of the test specimen, and suggest that 3D tracking of markers is needed due to inherent bending and twisting induced by pressurization in vitro.     

Mixed Mode Dynamic Fracture in Particulate Reinforced Functionally Graded Materials

A detailed analytical and experimental investigation is presented to understand the dynamic fracture behavior of functionally graded materials (FGMs) under mode I and mixed mode loading conditions. Crack-tip stress, strain and displacement fields for a mixed mode crack propagating at an angle from the direction of property gradation were obtained through an asymptotic analysis coupled with a displacement potential approach. This was followed by a comprehensive series of experiments to gain further insight into the behavior of propagating cracks in FGMs. Dynamic photoelasticity coupled with high-speed photography was used to obtain crack tip velocities and dynamic stress fields around the propagating cracks. Birefringent coatings were used to conduct the photoelastic study due to the opaqueness of the FGMs. Dynamic fracture experiments were performed using different specimen geometries to develop a dynamic constitutive fracture relationship between the mode I dynamic stress intensity factor (K _ID ) and crack-tip velocity ( ) for FGMs with the crack moving in the direction of increasing fracture toughness. A similar -K _ID relation was also obtained for matrix material (polyester) for comparison purposes. The results obtained show that crack propagation velocities in FGMs were about 80% higher than the polyester matrix. Crack arrest toughness was found to be about 10% lower than the value of local fracture toughness in FGMs.     

Regularity for the stationary Navier-Stokes equations in bounded domain

Let u, p be a weak solution of the stationary Navier-Stokes equations in a bounded domain ^N, 5N . If u, p satisfy the additional conditions

The Extinction Behavior of the Solutions for a Class of Reaction-Diffusion Equations

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Existence of Positive Solutions for the Singular Equation (ϕ p (y′))′ + g(t,y, y′) = 0

Two theorems concerning the existence of positive solutions for the singular equation are presented. The results are obtained by using the nonlinear Leray-Schauder alternative and the lower-upper solution method.     

Is Intersonic Dislocation Motion Possible? Singularity Analysis for an Edge Dislocation Accelerating through the Shear Wave Speed Barrier

The analysis of Markenscoff and Clifton (J Mech Phys Solids 29:253–262, 1981) for a generally nonuniformly moving Volterra edge dislocation, valid both for subsonic and intersonic/supersonic motion, is focused on the instant in which the dislocation accelerates through the shear-wave speed barrier. Mathematically, the roots (of the argument of the step function that defines the intervals of the path of the motion that contribute to the field point) change from a pair of complex conjugate to a double real, splitting into two real ones, and, at the instant of the transition to intersonic motion, the stress analysis is performed at this double root maximum of . The stress at the forming Mach front contains a singularity in the coefficient of the delta function, which can be removed by a ramp-core (delta sequence rather than delta function) model of the core displacement.     

The Connection Between Isometries and Symmetries of Geodesic Equations of the Underlying Spaces

A connection between the symmetries of manifolds and differential equations is sought through the geodesic equations of maximally symmetric spaces, which have zero, constant positive or constant negative curvature. It is proved that for a space admitting so(n+1) or so(n,1) as the maximal isometry algebra, the symmetry of the geodesic equations of the space is given by so( or (where d ₂ is the two-dimensional dilation algebra), while for those admitting (where represents semidirect sum) the algebra is sl(n+2). A corresponding result holds on replacing so(n) by so(p,q) with p+q = n. It is conjectured that if the isometry algebra of any underlying space of non-zero curvature is h, then the Lie symmetry algebra of the geodesic equations is given by , provided that there is no cross-section of zero curvature at the point under consideration. If there is a flat subspace of dimension m, then the symmetry group becomes ).     

An Example of Finite-time Singularities in the 3d Euler Equations

Let be the exterior of the closed unit ball. Consider the self-similar Euler system