... systems (MEMS). First, a novel polynomial-based solution approach enables simultaneous solution of all equilibrium configurations associated with an arbitrary mechanical loading pattern. Second, the normal flow algorithm is used to negotiate the particularly complex nonlinear equilibrium paths associated...

...Pedro A. Romero; Winston O. Soboyejo; Alberto M. Cuitiño Open-cell metallic foams exhibit properties desirable in engineering applications requiring mitigation of the adverse effects resulting from impact loading; however, the history dependent dynamic response of these cellular materials has...

...S. Chung Kim Yuen; G. N. Nurick This two-part paper presents the results of experimental and numerical work on the crushing characteristics of square tubes, with blast-induced imperfections, subjected to axial load. In Part I, the experimental studies are presented. The approach in the studies...

...Ashkan Vaziri; Zhenyu Xue; Vikram S. Deshpande; Horacio D. Espinosa 15 06 2009 finite element analysis fracture impact (mechanical) loading It is now established that computational tools are indispensable to augment experimental techniques for the analysis of complex...

...Mehmet A. Guler In this study, the contact problems of thin films and cover plates are considered. In these problems, the loading consists of any one or combination of stresses caused by uniform temperature changes and temperature excursions, far field mechanical loading, and residual stresses...

...N. G. Stephen; P. J. Wang A finite element-transfer matrix procedure developed for determination of Saint-Venant decay rates of self-equilibrated loading at one end of a semi-infinite prismatic elastic rod of general cross section, which are the eigenvalues of a single repeating cell transfer...