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Announcements

C. S. Hsu: New Technical Editor of the Journal of Applied Mechanics

Julius Miklowitz

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 1. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423787

View articletitled, C. S. Hsu: New Technical Editor of the Journal of Applied Mechanics

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Topics: Engineering mechanics

Research Papers

Statistical Analysis of Longevity of Prosthetic Aortic Valves

D. N. Ghista, Y. K. Lin

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 2–7. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423790

Abstract

View articletitled, Statistical Analysis of Longevity of Prosthetic Aortic Valves

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Statistical analysis , Valves , Design , Fatigue properties , Heart valve prostheses , Fatigue damage , Fluids , Geometry , Physiology

A Unified Model for Turbulent and Laminar Momentum Transfer: Channel Flow

L. C. Thomas, C. R. Kakarala

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 8–12. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423802

Abstract

View articletitled, A Unified Model for Turbulent and Laminar Momentum Transfer: Channel Flow

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Topics: Channel flow , Momentum , Turbulence , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Plates (structures)

Pressure Development in the Entrance Region and Fully Developed Region of Generalized Channel Turbulent Flows

S. M. Hai

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 13–19. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423765

Abstract

View articletitled, Pressure Development in the Entrance Region and Fully Developed Region of Generalized Channel Turbulent Flows

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Topics: Entrance region , Pressure , Turbulence , Channel flow , Pressure drop , Reynolds number , Numerical analysis

Wall Shear Stress Inference for Three-Dimensional Turbulent Boundary-Layer Velocity Profiles

N. Chandrashekhar, N. V. C. Swamy

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 20–27. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423788

Abstract

View articletitled, Wall Shear Stress Inference for Three-Dimensional Turbulent Boundary-Layer Velocity Profiles

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Topics: Boundary layers , Shear stress , Turbulence , Boundary layer turbulence , Flow (Dynamics) , Skin friction (Fluid dynamics)

A Parametric Approach to Cyclic Creep

V. M. Radhakrishnan

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 28–32. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423789

Abstract

View articletitled, A Parametric Approach to Cyclic Creep

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Topics: Creep , Stress , Temperature , Aluminum , Rupture , Steady state

Multiple Fracture of Plates Under Localized Impulsive Loading

J. D. Colton

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 33–38. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423791

Abstract

View articletitled, Multiple Fracture of Plates Under Localized Impulsive Loading

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Plates (structures) , Stress , Bending (Stress) , Brittleness , Deformation , Explosives , Framing (Construction) , Plate theory

The Dynamic Response of an Elastic Half Space With an Overlying Acoustic Fluid

B. E. Bennett, G. Herrmann

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 39–42. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423792

Abstract

View articletitled, The Dynamic Response of an Elastic Half Space With an Overlying Acoustic Fluid

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Topics: Acoustics , Dynamic response , Elastic half space , Fluids , Disks , Stress

Wave Propagation in a Chemically Reacting, Linear Elastic Sphere

J. W. Nunziato, L. T. Wheeler

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 43–48. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423793

Abstract

View articletitled, Wave Propagation in a Chemically Reacting, Linear Elastic Sphere

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Topics: Chemical reactions , Mechanical properties , Pressure , Wave propagation

Application of Spencer’s Ideal Soil Model to Granular Materials Flow

H. L. Morrison, O. Richmond

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 49–53. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423794

Abstract

View articletitled, Application of Spencer’s Ideal Soil Model to Granular Materials Flow

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Granular materials , Soil , Fluid dynamics , Deformation , Gates (Closures) , Gravity (Force) , Hydraulic jump , Pressure , Trajectories (Physics)

Free Boundary Problem for the Laplace Equation With Application to ECM Tool Design

R. H. Nilson, Y. G. Tsuei

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 54–58. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423795

Abstract

View articletitled, Free Boundary Problem for the Laplace Equation With Application to ECM Tool Design

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Topics: Design , Laplace equations , Geometry , Approximation , Boundary-value problems , Electrostatics , Errors , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat conduction , Machinery

The Three-Dimensional Hollow or Solid Truncated Cone Under Axisymmetric Torsionless End Loading

J. L. Klemm, R. Fernandes

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 59–63. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423796

Abstract

View articletitled, The Three-Dimensional Hollow or Solid Truncated Cone Under Axisymmetric Torsionless End Loading

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Partial differential equations , Saint-Venant's principle , Stress

Stress Singularities at Equal Angle Biwedges and Two-Material Composite Half Planes With Rough Interfaces

P. S. Theocaris, E. E. Gdoutos

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 64–68. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423797

Abstract

View articletitled, Stress Singularities at Equal Angle Biwedges and Two-Material Composite Half Planes With Rough Interfaces

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Topics: Composite materials , Stress singularity , Surface roughness , Wedges , Friction , Coulomb's law

Inextensional Deformation of Thin Developable Shells With Edge Constraints

D. S. Sodhi

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 69–74. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423798

View articletitled, Inextensional Deformation of Thin Developable Shells With Edge Constraints

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Topics: Deformation , Shells

On the Determination of Stresses and Deflections for Anisotropic Homogeneous Cantilever Beams

S. Nair, E. Reissner

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 75–80. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423799

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Determination of Stresses and Deflections for Anisotropic Homogeneous Cantilever Beams

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Topics: Anisotropy , Cantilever beams , Deflection , Stress , Shear stress , Die cutting , Shearing (Deformation) , Stress-strain relations

Partially Activated Human Skeletal Muscle: An Experimental Investigation of Force, Velocity, and EMG

G. I. Zahalak, J. Duffy, P. A. Stewart, H. M. Litchman, R. H. Hawley, P. R. Paslay

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 81–86. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423800

Abstract

View articletitled, Partially Activated Human Skeletal Muscle: An Experimental Investigation of Force, Velocity, and EMG

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Topics: Electromyography , Muscle , Stress , Internal friction

Influence of Deformations Prior to Instability on the Dynamic Instability of Conical Shells Under Periodic Axial Load

J. Tani

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 87–91. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423801

Abstract

View articletitled, Influence of Deformations Prior to Instability on the Dynamic Instability of Conical Shells Under Periodic Axial Load

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Topics: Deformation , Shells , Stress , Vibration , Finite difference methods , Resonance

Strain-Rate Effect in the Endochronic Theory of Viscoplasticity

H.-C. Lin, H.-C. Wu

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 92–96. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423803

Abstract

View articletitled, Strain-Rate Effect in the Endochronic Theory of Viscoplasticity

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Topics: Viscoplasticity , Aluminum , Copper , Rods , Stress-strain curves , Wave propagation

A Numerical Method for Computing Plane Plastic Slip-Line Fields

B. I. Bachrach, S. K. Samanta

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 97–101. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423804

Abstract

View articletitled, A Numerical Method for Computing Plane Plastic Slip-Line Fields

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Topics: Numerical analysis , Extruding , Flow (Dynamics) , Metalworking , Optimization , Plastics , Pressure

Dynamic Response of Circular Rigid-Plastic Plates Resting on Fluid

D. Krajcinovic

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 102–106. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423758

Abstract

View articletitled, Dynamic Response of Circular Rigid-Plastic Plates Resting on Fluid

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Topics: Dynamic response , Fluids , Plates (structures) , Integral equations , Stress , Vacuum

Stress-Intensity Factors for an Insulated Half-Plane Crack

Mumtaz K. Kassir

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 107–111. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423759

Abstract

View articletitled, Stress-Intensity Factors for an Insulated Half-Plane Crack

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Displacement , Dimensions , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Laplace equations , Stress singularity , Thermoelasticity

Dynamic Fracture of a Beam or Plate in Plane Bending

L. B. Freund, G. Herrmann

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 112–116. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423760

Abstract

View articletitled, Dynamic Fracture of a Beam or Plate in Plane Bending

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Brittleness , Elastic moduli , Plane strain , Reflection , Stress , Stress concentration , Waves

On the Analysis of Residual Stresses Introduced in Sheet Metals by Thermal Shock Treatment

T. R. Hsu, S. R. Trasi

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 117–123. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423761

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Analysis of Residual Stresses Introduced in Sheet Metals by Thermal Shock Treatment

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Topics: Residual stresses , Sheet metal , Thermal shock , Optimization , Plasticity

Thermoelasticity of Cylindrically Anisotropic Generally Laminated Cylinders

J. Padovan

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 124–130. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423762

Abstract

View articletitled, Thermoelasticity of Cylindrically Anisotropic Generally Laminated Cylinders

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Topics: Anisotropy , Cylinders , Thermoelasticity , Elasticity , Heat conduction , Laminates , Stiffness

Creep Buckling of Imperfect Columns

N. C. Huang

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 131–136. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423763

Abstract

View articletitled, Creep Buckling of Imperfect Columns

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Topics: Buckling , Creep , Deflection , Deformation , Stress , Materials properties

Transient Response of Viscoplastic and Viscoelastic Shells Submerged in Fluid Media

T. A. Duffey

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 137–143. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423764

Abstract

View articletitled, Transient Response of Viscoplastic and Viscoelastic Shells Submerged in Fluid Media

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Topics: Fluids , Shells , Transients (Dynamics) , Displacement , Viscoelastic materials , Radiation (Physics) , Spherical shells , Thin shells , Viscoelasticity , Work hardening

Effects of Flexible Mounting and Damping on the Synchronous Response of a Rotor-Shaft System

H. O¯ta, Y. Kanbe

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 144–149. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423766

Abstract

View articletitled, Effects of Flexible Mounting and Damping on the Synchronous Response of a Rotor-Shaft System

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Topics: Damping , Rotors , Bearings , Degrees of freedom , Design , Resonance , Stiffness , Vibration absorbers

Mean-Square Response of Thermoviscoelastic Medium to Nonstationary Random Excitation

W. Mosberg, M. Yildiz

J. Appl. Mech. March 1976, 43(1): 150–158. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3423767

Abstract

View articletitled, Mean-Square Response of Thermoviscoelastic Medium to Nonstationary Random Excitation

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Topics: Random excitation , Excitation , Waves , Damping , Excitation functions , Noise (Sound) , Nonequilibrium thermodynamics , Temperature , White noise