Volume 73 Issue 5 | J. Appl. Mech. | ASME Digital Collection

Foreword

K. Ravi-Chandar, Kenneth Liechti, Stelios Kyriakides

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 713. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2206197

Topics: Engineering mechanics , Engineering teachers , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics , Modeling , Polymers , Students

Technical Papers

Fracture Toughness and Subcritical Crack Growth in Polycrystalline Silicon

I. Chasiotis, S. W. Cho, K. Jonnalagadda

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 714–722. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2172268

Abstract

View articletitled, Fracture Toughness and Subcritical Crack Growth in Polycrystalline Silicon

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Polysilicon , Stress , Atomic force microscopy

A Comparison of X-Ray Microdiffraction and Coherent Gradient Sensing in Measuring Discontinuous Curvatures in Thin Film: Substrate Systems

Michal A. Brown, Tae-Soon Park, Ares Rosakis, Ersan Ustundag, Young Huang, Nobumichi Tamura, Bryan Valek

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 723–729. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2150500

Abstract

View articletitled, A Comparison of X-Ray Microdiffraction and Coherent Gradient Sensing in Measuring Discontinuous Curvatures in Thin Film: Substrate Systems

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Topics: Deformation , Semiconductor wafers , Stress , Thin films , X-ray diffraction

Mechanical Characterization of Released Thin Films by Contact Loading

Rongjing Zhang, Doron Shilo, Guruswami Ravichandran, Kaushik Bhattacharya

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 730–736. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2166652

Abstract

View articletitled, Mechanical Characterization of Released Thin Films by Contact Loading

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Topics: Displacement , Finite element analysis , Membranes , Stress , Thin films , Young's modulus , Materials properties , Deflection , Testing , Mechanical properties

Material Characterization and Modeling of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube/Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Nanocomposites

Gang Huang, Bo Wang, Hongbing Lu, Arif Mamedov, Sachin Gupta

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 737–744. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2206196

Abstract

View articletitled, Material Characterization and Modeling of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube/Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Nanocomposites

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Nanocomposites , Nanoindentation , Single-walled nanotubes , Young's modulus , Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Relaxation (Physics) , Stress , Materials properties

The Effect of Molecular Mass Distribution on Time-Dependent Behavior of Polyamides

I. Emri, B. S. von Bernstorff

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 752–757. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2173008

Abstract

View articletitled, The Effect of Molecular Mass Distribution on Time-Dependent Behavior of Polyamides

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Topics: Molecular weight , Polymers , Relaxation (Physics) , Temperature , Shear (Mechanics) , Melting , Mechanical properties , Melt processing , Temperature effects

A Hybrid Numerical-Analytical Method for Modeling the Viscoelastic Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites

Hua Liu, L. Catherine Brinson

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 758–768. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2204961

Abstract

View articletitled, A Hybrid Numerical-Analytical Method for Modeling the Viscoelastic Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites

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Topics: Modeling , Nanocomposites , Nanoparticles , Nanotubes , Polymer nanocomposites , Viscoelasticity , Composite materials , Finite element analysis , Polymers , Tensors

A Hybrid Continuum-Molecular Analysis of Interfacial Force Microscope Experiments on a Self-Assembled Monolayer

Mingji Wang, Kenneth M. Liechti, Vibha Srinivasan, John M. White, Peter J. Rossky, Matthew T. Stone

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 769–777. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1943435

Abstract

View articletitled, A Hybrid Continuum-Molecular Analysis of Interfacial Force Microscope Experiments on a Self-Assembled Monolayer

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Topics: Adhesives , Finite element analysis , Microscopes , Molecular dynamics simulation , Nanoindentation , Self-assembly , Simulation , Silicon , Elastic analysis

Influence of Confining Pressure on the Crack Growth Behavior in a Highly Filled Elastomer

C. T. Liu, G. Ravichandran

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 778–782. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2189874

Abstract

View articletitled, Influence of Confining Pressure on the Crack Growth Behavior in a Highly Filled Elastomer

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Topics: Damage , Elastomers , Fracture (Materials) , Pressure , Stress

A Theory of Fracture Based Upon an Extension of Continuum Mechanics to the Nanoscale

Eun-Suok Oh, Jay R. Walton, John C. Slattery

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 792–798. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2166651

Abstract

View articletitled, A Theory of Fracture Based Upon an Extension of Continuum Mechanics to the Nanoscale

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Topics: Continuum mechanics , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Nanoscale phenomena , Intermolecular forces , Surface energy

Computational Fracture Mechanics Analysis of Truck Tire Durability

X. Allan Zhong

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 799–806. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2069983

Abstract

View articletitled, Computational Fracture Mechanics Analysis of Truck Tire Durability

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Topics: Belts , Durability , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics , Tires , Trucks

On the Crushing Stress of Open Cell Foams

Lixin Gong, Stelios Kyriakides

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 807–814. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2047608

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Crushing Stress of Open Cell Foams

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Topics: Foams (Chemistry) , Stress , Deformation , Buckling

An Anisotropic Hyperelastic Constitutive Model With Fiber-Matrix Shear Interaction for the Human Annulus Fibrosus

X. Q. Peng, Z. Y. Guo, B. Moran

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 815–824. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2069987

Abstract

View articletitled, An Anisotropic Hyperelastic Constitutive Model With Fiber-Matrix Shear Interaction for the Human Annulus Fibrosus

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Topics: Annulus , Constitutive equations , Fibers , Shear (Mechanics)

Quasi-Static and Dynamic Buckling of Thin Cylindrical Shape-Memory Shells

Sia Nemat-Nasser, Jeom Yong Choi, Jon B. Isaacs, David W. Lischer

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 825–833. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2165241

Abstract

View articletitled, Quasi-Static and Dynamic Buckling of Thin Cylindrical Shape-Memory Shells

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Topics: Buckling , Shells , Stress , Displacement , Shapes , Nickel titanium alloys , Temperature , Shape memory effects

On the Crush Worthiness of a Laterally Confined Bar Under Axial Compression

Herzl Chai

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 834–841. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2047595

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Crush Worthiness of a Laterally Confined Bar Under Axial Compression

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Topics: Buckling , Compression , Deformation , Friction , Absorption , Stress , Displacement , Plasticity

An Experimental Investigation of the Motion of Flexible Strings: Whirling

Bisen Lin, K. Ravi-Chandar

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 842–851. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2172270

Abstract

View articletitled, An Experimental Investigation of the Motion of Flexible Strings: Whirling

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Topics: String , Whirls , Steady state

Technical Papers

Measurement of Biaxial Stress States in Silicon Using Micro-Raman Spectroscopy

Peter A. Gustafson, Stephen J. Harris, Ann E. O’Neill, Anthony M. Waas

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 745–751. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2187527

Abstract

View articletitled, Measurement of Biaxial Stress States in Silicon Using Micro-Raman Spectroscopy

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Topics: Silicon , Stress

Cohesive Modeling of Quasi-Static Fracture in Functionally Graded Materials

Soma Sekhar V. Kandula, Jorge Abanto-Bueno, John Lambros, Philippe H. Geubelle

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 783–791. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2151210

Abstract

View articletitled, Cohesive Modeling of Quasi-Static Fracture in Functionally Graded Materials

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Functionally graded materials , Failure

Technical Brief

A Comparative Evaluation of Three Isotropic, Two Property Failure Theories

Richard M. Christensen

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 852–859. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2173007

Abstract

View articletitled, A Comparative Evaluation of Three Isotropic, Two Property Failure Theories

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Topics: Failure , Stress , Fracture (Materials) , Brittleness

Additional Technical Papers

The Effect of Self-Assembled Monolayers on Interfacial Fracture

Alberto W. Mello, Kenneth M. Liechti

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 860–870. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1940662

Abstract

View articletitled, The Effect of Self-Assembled Monolayers on Interfacial Fracture

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Topics: Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Sapphire , Fracture (Process) , Self-assembly , Energy dissipation , Traction , Separation (Technology)

Change of Constitutive Relations due to Interaction Between Strain-Gradient Effect and Material Gradation

Youn-Sha Chan, Glaucio H. Paulino, Albert C. Fannjiang

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 871–875. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2041658

Abstract

View articletitled, Change of Constitutive Relations due to Interaction Between Strain-Gradient Effect and Material Gradation

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Topics: Constitutive equations , Elasticity , Strain gradient , Density , Surface energy , Stress , Shear (Mechanics) , Functionally graded materials

Additional Technical Papers

Vector $J$ -Integral Analysis of Crack Interaction With Pre-existing Singularities

Lifeng Ma, Tian Jian Lu, Alexander M. Korsunsky

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 876–883. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2165243

Abstract

View articletitled, Vector <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mrow xmlns=""><mi>J</mi></mrow></math>-Integral Analysis of Crack Interaction With Pre-existing Singularities

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Dislocations

Discussion

Discussion: “A Paradox in Sliding Contact Problems With Friction” (Adams, G. G., Barber, J. R., Ciavarella, M., and Rice, J. R., 2005, ASME J. Appl. Mech., 72, pp. 450–452)

D. A. Hills, A. Sackfield, C. M. Churchman

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 884–886. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2201886

Abstract

View articletitled, Discussion: “A Paradox in Sliding Contact Problems With Friction” (Adams, G. G., Barber, J. R., Ciavarella, M., and Rice, J. R., 2005, ASME J. Appl. Mech., 72, pp. 450–452)

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Topics: Contact mechanics , Elasticity , Friction , Plasticity , Pressure , Die cutting , Shearing (Deformation) , Traction

Closure to “Discussion of ‘A Paradox in Sliding Contact Problems With Friction’ ” (2006, ASME J. Appl. Mech., 73, pp. 884–886)

G. G. Adams, J. R. Barber, M. Ciavarella, J. R. Rice

J. Appl. Mech. September 2006, 73(5): 887. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2202856

Extract

View articletitled, Closure to “Discussion of ‘A Paradox in Sliding Contact Problems With Friction’ ” (2006, ASME J. Appl. Mech., 73, pp. 884–886)

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Topics: Contact mechanics , Friction , Plasticity , Shear modulus , Sliding friction , Yield stress

Foreword

Foreword

Technical Papers

Fracture Toughness and Subcritical Crack Growth in Polycrystalline Silicon

A Comparison of X-Ray Microdiffraction and Coherent Gradient Sensing in Measuring Discontinuous Curvatures in Thin Film: Substrate Systems

Mechanical Characterization of Released Thin Films by Contact Loading

Material Characterization and Modeling of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube/Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Nanocomposites

The Effect of Molecular Mass Distribution on Time-Dependent Behavior of Polyamides

A Hybrid Numerical-Analytical Method for Modeling the Viscoelastic Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites

A Hybrid Continuum-Molecular Analysis of Interfacial Force Microscope Experiments on a Self-Assembled Monolayer

Influence of Confining Pressure on the Crack Growth Behavior in a Highly Filled Elastomer

A Theory of Fracture Based Upon an Extension of Continuum Mechanics to the Nanoscale

Computational Fracture Mechanics Analysis of Truck Tire Durability

On the Crushing Stress of Open Cell Foams

An Anisotropic Hyperelastic Constitutive Model With Fiber-Matrix Shear Interaction for the Human Annulus Fibrosus

Quasi-Static and Dynamic Buckling of Thin Cylindrical Shape-Memory Shells

On the Crush Worthiness of a Laterally Confined Bar Under Axial Compression

An Experimental Investigation of the Motion of Flexible Strings: Whirling

Technical Papers

Measurement of Biaxial Stress States in Silicon Using Micro-Raman Spectroscopy

Cohesive Modeling of Quasi-Static Fracture in Functionally Graded Materials

Technical Brief

A Comparative Evaluation of Three Isotropic, Two Property Failure Theories

Additional Technical Papers

The Effect of Self-Assembled Monolayers on Interfacial Fracture

Change of Constitutive Relations due to Interaction Between Strain-Gradient Effect and Material Gradation

Additional Technical Papers

Vector $J$ -Integral Analysis of Crack Interaction With Pre-existing Singularities

Discussion

Discussion: “A Paradox in Sliding Contact Problems With Friction” (Adams, G. G., Barber, J. R., Ciavarella, M., and Rice, J. R., 2005, ASME J. Appl. Mech., 72, pp. 450–452)

Closure to “Discussion of ‘A Paradox in Sliding Contact Problems With Friction’ ” (2006, ASME J. Appl. Mech., 73, pp. 884–886)

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