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Optimal Beam and Plate Foundations for Minimum Compliance

R. H. Plaut

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 255–257. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173003

Abstract

View articletitled, Optimal Beam and Plate Foundations for Minimum Compliance

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Plates (structures) , Stiffness , Stress

Nonlinear Beam Kinematics by Decomposition of the Rotation Tensor

D. A. Danielson, D. H. Hodges

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 258–262. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173004

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View articletitled, Nonlinear Beam Kinematics by Decomposition of the Rotation Tensor

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Topics: Kinematics , Rotation , Tensors , Cross section (Physics) , Shear deformation , Torsion , Warping

Design of Material Properties That Yield a Prescribed Global Buckling Response

S. S. Antman, C. L. Adler

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 263–268. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173005

Abstract

View articletitled, Design of Material Properties That Yield a Prescribed Global Buckling Response

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Topics: Buckling , Design , Materials properties , Bifurcation , Numerical analysis , Thrust , Volterra equations

General Solutions for the Inelastic Behavior of Pressurized Membranes

K. W. Neale, E. Chater

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 269–274. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173006

Abstract

View articletitled, General Solutions for the Inelastic Behavior of Pressurized Membranes

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Topics: Membranes , Anisotropy , Deflection , Hardening , Pressure

A Sixth-Order Plate Theory—Derivation and Error Estimates

Z. Rychter

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 275–279. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173007

Abstract

View articletitled, A Sixth-Order Plate Theory—Derivation and Error Estimates

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Topics: Errors , Plate theory , Composite materials , Elastic plates , Elasticity , Plates (structures) , Shear (Mechanics)

On Boundary Layers in a Pressurized Mooney Cylinder

L. A. Taber

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 280–286. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173008

Abstract

View articletitled, On Boundary Layers in a Pressurized Mooney Cylinder

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Topics: Boundary layers , Cylinders , Shells , Circular cylindrical shells , Deformation , Geometry , Shear deformation

Large-Strain Axisymmetric Deformation of Cylindrical Shells

G. W. Brodland, H. Cohen

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 287–291. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173009

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View articletitled, Large-Strain Axisymmetric Deformation of Cylindrical Shells

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Topics: Deformation , Pipes , Energy conservation , Nonlinear equations

Imperfection-Sensitivity of Long Antisymmetric Cross-Ply Cylindrical Panels Under Shear Loads

David Hui, I. H. Y. Du

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 292–298. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173010

Abstract

View articletitled, Imperfection-Sensitivity of Long Antisymmetric Cross-Ply Cylindrical Panels Under Shear Loads

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Topics: Shear (Mechanics) , Stress , Buckling , Geometry , Shells , Young's modulus

Natural Frequencies of a Railroad Track

S. P. Patil

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 299–304. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173011

Abstract

View articletitled, Natural Frequencies of a Railroad Track

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Topics: Railroads , Modeling , Rails , Vibration

Effects of Nonconstant Spin Rate on the Vibration of a Rotating Beam

D. C. Kammer, A. L. Schlack, Jr.

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 305–310. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173012

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View articletitled, Effects of Nonconstant Spin Rate on the Vibration of a Rotating Beam

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Topics: Particle spin , Rotating beams , Rotation , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Vibration , Equations of motion , Steady state

Bending Vibrations of a Class of Rotating Beams with Hypergeometric Solutions

D. Storti, Y. Aboelnaga

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 311–314. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173013

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View articletitled, Bending Vibrations of a Class of Rotating Beams with Hypergeometric Solutions

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Topics: Rotating beams , Vibration , Blades , Algorithms , Deflection , Equations of motion , Mode shapes , Rotation , Shapes , Turbomachinery

Large Amplitude Oscillations of Thin Circular Rings

S. P. Maganty, W. B. Bickford

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 315–322. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173014

Abstract

View articletitled, Large Amplitude Oscillations of Thin Circular Rings

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Topics: Oscillations , Equations of motion , Approximation , Deformation , Inertia (Mechanics) , Nonlinear equations , Resonance , Shear deformation

An Evaluation of Recent Developments in Hardening and Flow Rules for Rate-Independent, Nonproportional Cyclic Plasticity

D. L. McDowell

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 323–334. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173015

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View articletitled, An Evaluation of Recent Developments in Hardening and Flow Rules for Rate-Independent, Nonproportional Cyclic Plasticity

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Hardening , Plasticity , Kinematics , Stress , Cycles

A Boundary Element Analysis of Metal Extrusion Processes

A. Chandra, S. Mukherjee

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 335–340. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173016

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View articletitled, A Boundary Element Analysis of Metal Extrusion Processes

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Topics: Boundary element methods , Extruding , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Aluminum

A Complementary Work Bounding Principle for Forward Integration Along the Path of Loading for Elasto-Plastic Bodies

J. B. Martin

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 341–345. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173017

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View articletitled, A Complementary Work Bounding Principle for Forward Integration Along the Path of Loading for Elasto-Plastic Bodies

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On Using Stress Relaxation Tests to Characterize Material Behavior

J. L. Ding, W. N. Findley

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 346–350. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173018

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View articletitled, On Using Stress Relaxation Tests to Characterize Material Behavior

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Topics: Relaxation (Physics) , Stress , Aluminum , Creep , Flow (Dynamics) , Gages , Machinery , Servomechanisms , Stiffness , Testing

Elastic Moduli of Lungs

B. Budiansky, E. Kimmel

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 351–358. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173019

Abstract

View articletitled, Elastic Moduli of Lungs

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Topics: Elastic moduli , Lung , Tension , Trusses (Building) , Biological tissues , Deformation , Shapes , Structural analysis , Structural mechanics

The Normal Impact on an Elastic Half Space of an Elastic Rod-Mass System

H. A. Downey, Jr., D. B. Bogy

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 359–366. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173020

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View articletitled, The Normal Impact on an Elastic Half Space of an Elastic Rod-Mass System

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Topics: Elastic half space , Stress , Integral equations , Approximation , Displacement , Rayleigh waves , Waves

The Normal Impact of an Elastic Rod-Mass System on a Viscoelastic Half Space

H. A. Downey, Jr., D. B. Bogy

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 367–372. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173021

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View articletitled, The Normal Impact of an Elastic Rod-Mass System on a Viscoelastic Half Space

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Topics: Displacement , Integral equations , Poisson ratio , Space , Stress

Impact on Ceramic Targets

M. Mayseless, W. Goldsmith, S. P. Virostek, S. A. Finnegan

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 373–378. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173022

Abstract

View articletitled, Impact on Ceramic Targets

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Topics: Ceramics , Projectiles , Density , Displacement , Erosion , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Metals , Plates (structures) , Steel

Plastic Stress Intensity Factors in Steady Crack Growth

P. Ponte Castan˜eda

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 379–387. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173023

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View articletitled, Plastic Stress Intensity Factors in Steady Crack Growth

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Eigenvalues , Deformation , Finite element analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Hardening , Plane strain , Work hardening

Energy Release Rates and Related Balance Laws in Linear Elastic Defect Mechanics

J. W. Eischen, G. Herrmann

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 388–392. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173024

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View articletitled, Energy Release Rates and Related Balance Laws in Linear Elastic Defect Mechanics

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Topics: Anisotropy , Elasticity , Temperature effects

Subsurface Cracks Under Conditions of Slip, Stick, and Separation Caused by a Moving Compressive Load

S. D. Sheppard, J. R. Barber, M. Comninou

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 393–398. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173025

Abstract

View articletitled, Subsurface Cracks Under Conditions of Slip, Stick, and Separation Caused by a Moving Compressive Load

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Separation (Technology) , Stress , Friction , Coulombs , Integral equations

Energy Release Rates in a Fiber-Reinforced Strip

L. F. Mannion

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 399–402. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173026

Abstract

View articletitled, Energy Release Rates in a Fiber-Reinforced Strip

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Topics: Fibers , Strips , Fracture (Materials) , Elasticity , Stress

Static Loads in Layered Halfspaces

E. Kausel, S. H. Seale

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 403–408. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173027

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View articletitled, Static Loads in Layered Halfspaces

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Topics: Stress , Algorithms , Displacement

An Approach to Calculating Random Vibration Integrals

P-T. D. Spanos

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 409–413. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173028

Abstract

View articletitled, An Approach to Calculating Random Vibration Integrals

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Topics: Random vibration , Excitation , White noise , Algebra , Dynamic systems , Statistics , Stochastic processes

Exact Stationary-Response Solution for Second Order Nonlinear Systems Under Parametric and External White-Noise Excitations

Y. Yong, Y. K. Lin

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 414–418. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173029

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View articletitled, Exact Stationary-Response Solution for Second Order Nonlinear Systems Under Parametric and External White-Noise Excitations

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Topics: Excitation , Nonlinear systems , White noise , Random excitation , Noise (Sound) , Physicists

Response Bounds for Linear Underdamped Systems

K. H. Yae, D. J. Inman

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 419–423. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173030

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View articletitled, Response Bounds for Linear Underdamped Systems

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Topics: Damping , Displacement , Steady state

Kane’s Equations With Undetermined Multipliers—Application to Constrained Multibody Systems

J. T. Wang, R. L. Huston

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 424–429. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173031

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View articletitled, Kane’s Equations With Undetermined Multipliers—Application to Constrained Multibody Systems

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Topics: Multibody systems , Algorithms , Numerical analysis , Scalars

Response Bounds for Nonclassically Damped Mechanical Systems Under Transient Loads

D. W. Nicholson

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 430–433. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173032

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View articletitled, Response Bounds for Nonclassically Damped Mechanical Systems Under Transient Loads

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Topics: Stress , Transients (Dynamics) , Damping , Degrees of freedom , Eigenvalues

Nonstationary Response Analysis of a Duffing Oscillator by the Wiener-Hermite Expansion Method

I. I. Orabi, G. Ahmadi

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 434–440. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173033

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View articletitled, Nonstationary Response Analysis of a Duffing Oscillator by the Wiener-Hermite Expansion Method

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Topics: Damping , Random excitation , Simulation results , White noise

Constituent Diffusion in a Deformable Thermoelastic Solid

S. P. Girrens, F. W. Smith

J. Appl. Mech. June 1987, 54(2): 441–446. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173034

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View articletitled, Constituent Diffusion in a Deformable Thermoelastic Solid

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Thermoelasticity , Thermomechanics , Finite element analysis , Hydrogen , Materials degradation , Strain gradient , Temperature , Titanium alloys , Transients (Dynamics)