Volume 44 Issue 3 | J. Appl. Mech. | ASME Digital Collection

Research Papers

Experimental Investigations of Steady and Pulsatile Laminar Flow in a 90° Branch

F. F. Mark, C. B. Bargeron, O. J. Deters, M. H. Friedman

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 372–377. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424086

View articletitled, Experimental Investigations of Steady and Pulsatile Laminar Flow in a 90° Branch

Topics: Corners (Structural elements) , Exterior walls , Flow (Dynamics) , Laminar flow , Shear stress , Unsteady flow , Velocity measurement

Linear Stability of Jet Flows

A. K. Bajaj, V. K. Garg

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 378–384. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424087

Abstract

View articletitled, Linear Stability of Jet Flows

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Stability , Eigenvalues , Inflow , Accounting , Approximation , Jets , Reynolds number

Capillary Breakup of a Liquid Jet With a Random Initial Perturbation

P. Lafrance, R. C. Ritter

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 385–388. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424088

Abstract

View articletitled, Capillary Breakup of a Liquid Jet With a Random Initial Perturbation

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Topics: Instrumentation , Jets , Random noise

Properties of Wall Shear Stress Fluctuations in a Turbulent Duct Flow

K. R. Sreenivasan, R. A. Antonia

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 389–395. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424089

Abstract

View articletitled, Properties of Wall Shear Stress Fluctuations in a Turbulent Duct Flow

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Topics: Ducts , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluctuations (Physics) , Shear stress , Turbulence , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Density , Probability , Reynolds number , Approximation

Singular Parabolic Partial-Differential Equations That Arise in Impulsive Motion Problems

D. B. Ingham

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 396–400. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424090

Abstract

View articletitled, Singular Parabolic Partial-Differential Equations That Arise in Impulsive Motion Problems

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Topics: Boundary layers , Flat plates , Numerical analysis , Partial differential equations , Prandtl number , Temperature , Thermal boundary layers

Stability of a Cluster of Flexible Cylinders in Bounded Axial Flow

M. P. Paidoussis, S. Suss

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 401–408. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424091

Abstract

View articletitled, Stability of a Cluster of Flexible Cylinders in Bounded Axial Flow

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Topics: Axial flow , Cylinders , Stability , Flow (Dynamics) , Equations of motion , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Fluid dynamics , Flutter (Aerodynamics) , Shapes

The Theory of Static Loads in Bins

S. C. Cowin

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 409–412. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424092

Abstract

View articletitled, The Theory of Static Loads in Bins

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Topics: Stress , Granular materials , Pressure

Quasi-Bifurcation in Dynamics of Elastic-Plastic Continua

L. H. N. Lee

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 413–418. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424093

Abstract

View articletitled, Quasi-Bifurcation in Dynamics of Elastic-Plastic Continua

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Topics: Bifurcation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Boundary-value problems , Deformation , Kinematics , Stability , Traction , Work hardening

Integrable Generalized Wave Equations Exhibiting a Hypoelastic Compressible Rate-Sensitive Material Flow

M. Ziv

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 419–423. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424094

Abstract

View articletitled, Integrable Generalized Wave Equations Exhibiting a Hypoelastic Compressible Rate-Sensitive Material Flow

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Wave equations , Waves , Deformation , Partial differential equations , Tensors

Saint-Venant’s Principle and End Effects in Anisotropic Elasticity

I. Choi, C. O. Horgan

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 424–430. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424095

Abstract

View articletitled, Saint-Venant’s Principle and End Effects in Anisotropic Elasticity

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Topics: Anisotropy , Elasticity , Saint-Venant's principle , Composite materials , Eigenfunctions , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Graphite , Mechanical properties , Strips

Plane Thermoelastic Problem in a Multiply Connected Orthotropic Body

Y. Takeuti, N. Noda

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 431–436. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424096

Abstract

View articletitled, Plane Thermoelastic Problem in a Multiply Connected Orthotropic Body

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Topics: Thermoelasticity , Disks , Heat , Thermal stresses , Transients (Dynamics)

Antiplane Strain Problems of an Elliptic Inclusion in an Anisotropic Medium

H. C. Yang, Y. T. Chou

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 437–441. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424097

Abstract

View articletitled, Antiplane Strain Problems of an Elliptic Inclusion in an Anisotropic Medium

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Topics: Anisotropy , Stress , Cavities , Magnification

Stress Analysis and Stress-Intensity Factors for Finite Geometry Solids Containing Rectangular Surface Cracks

J. P. Gyekenyesi, A. Mendelson

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 442–448. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424098

Abstract

View articletitled, Stress Analysis and Stress-Intensity Factors for Finite Geometry Solids Containing Rectangular Surface Cracks

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Topics: Geometry , Solids , Stress , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Surface cracks , Fracture (Materials) , Displacement , Differential equations , Equilibrium (Physics)

On the Tensile and Compressive Strength of Solids Weakened (Strengthened) by an Inhomogeneity

J. Tirosh

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 449–454. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424099

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Tensile and Compressive Strength of Solids Weakened (Strengthened) by an Inhomogeneity

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Topics: Compressive strength , Solids , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Stress , Tensile strength , Alloys , Brittleness , Composite materials , Microcracks

Experimental Investigation of the Angled Elliptic Notch Problem in Tension

H. C. Wu, R. F. Yao, M. C. Yip

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 455–461. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424100

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Investigation of the Angled Elliptic Notch Problem in Tension

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Topics: Tension , Fracture (Materials) , Crack propagation , Plates (structures) , Stress

A Parabolic Theory of Stress Wave Propagation Through Inhomogeneous Linearly Elastic Solids

J. J. McCoy

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 462–468. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424101

Abstract

View articletitled, A Parabolic Theory of Stress Wave Propagation Through Inhomogeneous Linearly Elastic Solids

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Topics: Solids , Stress , Wave propagation , Wave theory of light , Computation , Diffraction , Energy transformation , Refraction , Wave equations , Wavelength

Inverse Solutions for One-Dimensional Seismic Waves in Elastic, Inhomogeneous Media

H. L. Schreyer

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 469–474. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424102

Abstract

View articletitled, Inverse Solutions for One-Dimensional Seismic Waves in Elastic, Inhomogeneous Media

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Topics: Materials properties , Seismic waves , Shear waves , Soil , Wave equations , Waves

Stable Postbuckling Equilibria of Axially Compressed, Elastic Circular Cylindrical Shells: A Finite-Element Analysis and Comparison With Experiments

A. Maewal, W. Nachbar

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 475–481. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424103

Abstract

View articletitled, Stable Postbuckling Equilibria of Axially Compressed, Elastic Circular Cylindrical Shells: A Finite-Element Analysis and Comparison With Experiments

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Topics: Circular cylindrical shells , Finite element analysis , Bifurcation , Equilibrium (Physics) , Shells , Compression , Computation , Deflection , Displacement , Finite element methods

The Transient Motion of a Cylindrical Shell of Arbitrary Cross Section in an Acoustic Medium

B. S. Berger, M. E. Palmer

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 482–486. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424104

Abstract

View articletitled, The Transient Motion of a Cylindrical Shell of Arbitrary Cross Section in an Acoustic Medium

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Topics: Acoustics , Pipes , Transients (Dynamics) , Fluids , Shells , Laplace transforms , Sound pressure

Transient Response of a Shear Beam to Correlated Random Boundary Excitation

S. F. Masri, F. Udwadia

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 487–491. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424105

Abstract

View articletitled, Transient Response of a Shear Beam to Correlated Random Boundary Excitation

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Topics: Excitation , Shear (Mechanics) , Transients (Dynamics) , Delays , Damping , Displacement

Technical Briefs

Longitudinal Waves in Fiber-Reinforced Composite at Low and High Frequency Ranges

C. H. Yew, P. N. Jogi

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 492–494. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424106

Abstract

View articletitled, Longitudinal Waves in Fiber-Reinforced Composite at Low and High Frequency Ranges

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Topics: Fiber reinforced composites , Longitudinal waves , Transients (Dynamics) , Waves

On Solution of a Semicircular Edge Notch

Chih-Bing Ling

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 494–496. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424107

View articletitled, On Solution of a Semicircular Edge Notch

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Javelin Dynamics Including Body Interaction

W. E. Red, A. J. Zogaib

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 496–498. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424108

View articletitled, Javelin Dynamics Including Body Interaction

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics)

Removal of an Anomaly in the Perturbation Analysis of a Flexible Plate Sealing an Incompressible Liquid

R. Schmidt

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 498–499. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424109

View articletitled, Removal of an Anomaly in the Perturbation Analysis of a Flexible Plate Sealing an Incompressible Liquid

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Topics: Sealing (Process)

Vibration and Stability of Spinning Annular Plates Reinforced With Edge Beams

H. C. Loh, J. F. Carney, III

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 499–501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424110

View articletitled, Vibration and Stability of Spinning Annular Plates Reinforced With Edge Beams

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Topics: Plates (structures) , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Spinning (Textile) , Stability , Vibration

Vector Analysis of Finite Rigid Rotations

M. F. Beatty

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 501–502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424111

View articletitled, Vector Analysis of Finite Rigid Rotations

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A Shear Correction for Simply Supported Rectangular Plates

W. Bickford

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 502–504. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424112

View articletitled, A Shear Correction for Simply Supported Rectangular Plates

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Topics: Plates (structures) , Shear (Mechanics)

A Simplified Stability Criterion for the Hill Equation and Its Applications

Ti-Chiang Lee

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 504–505. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424113

View articletitled, A Simplified Stability Criterion for the Hill Equation and Its Applications

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Topics: Stability

On a Minimum Weight Disk Design Problem

D. Carmichael

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 506–507. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424114

View articletitled, On a Minimum Weight Disk Design Problem

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Topics: Design , Disks , Weight (Mass)

A Simple Bound on the Asymptotic Pressure in a Spherical Cavity, Surrounded by an Infinite Elasto-Plastic Medium

D. Durban, M. Baruch

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 507–509. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424115

Abstract

View articletitled, A Simple Bound on the Asymptotic Pressure in a Spherical Cavity, Surrounded by an Infinite Elasto-Plastic Medium

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Topics: Cavities , Pressure , Metals , Stress-strain curves

Large Deflection of a Rectangular Plate Resting on a Pasternak-Type Elastic Foundation

P. K. Ghosh

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 509–511. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424116

Abstract

View articletitled, Large Deflection of a Rectangular Plate Resting on a Pasternak-Type Elastic Foundation

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Topics: Deflection , Plates (structures) , Shear (Mechanics) , Stress

Frequency and Loss Factors of Tapered Symmetric Sandwich Beams

D. K. Rao, W. Stu¨hler

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 511–513. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424117

View articletitled, Frequency and Loss Factors of Tapered Symmetric Sandwich Beams

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Errata

Erratum: “Dynamic Stability of Isotropic or Composite-Material Cylindrical Shells Containing Swirling Fluid Flow” (Journal of Applied Mechanics, 1977, 44, pp. 112–116)

T. L. C. Chen, C. W. Bert

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 513. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424118

View articletitled, Erratum: “Dynamic Stability of Isotropic or Composite-Material Cylindrical Shells Containing Swirling Fluid Flow” (Journal of Applied Mechanics, 1977, 44, pp. 112–116)

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Topics: Composite materials , Dynamic stability , Engineering mechanics , Fluid dynamics , Pipes , Swirling flow

Erratum: “Accurate Transform Inversion in the Elastodynamics of Heterogeneous Media” (Journal of Applied Mechanics, 1977, 44, pp. 352–354)

P. F. Gordon

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 513. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424119

View articletitled, Erratum: “Accurate Transform Inversion in the Elastodynamics of Heterogeneous Media” (Journal of Applied Mechanics, 1977, 44, pp. 352–354)

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Topics: Elastodynamics , Engineering mechanics

Discussions

Discussion: “Point Force Solution for an Infinite Transversely Isotropic Solid” (Pan, Y.-C., and Chou, T.-W., 1976, ASME J. Appl. Mech., 43, pp. 608–612)

W. T. Chen

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 514–515. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424120

View articletitled, Discussion: “Point Force Solution for an Infinite Transversely Isotropic Solid” (Pan, Y.-C., and Chou, T.-W., 1976, ASME J. Appl. Mech., 43, pp. 608–612)

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Closure to “Discussion of ‘Point Force Solution for an Infinite Transversely Isotropic Solid’” (1977, ASME J. Appl. Mech., 44, pp. 514–515)

Y.-C. Pan, T.-W. Chou

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 515. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424121

View articletitled, Closure to “Discussion of ‘Point Force Solution for an Infinite Transversely Isotropic Solid’” (1977, ASME J. Appl. Mech., 44, pp. 514–515)

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Book Reviews

Stiffened Plates: Bending, Stability and Vibrations

M. S. Troitsky, Author, W. H. Hoppmann, II, Reviewer

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 516. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424122

View articletitled, Stiffened Plates: Bending, Stability and Vibrations

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Topics: Plates (structures) , Stability , Vibration

Convective Stability of Incompressible Fluids

G. Z. Gershuni, Author, E. M. Zhukhovitskii, Author, R. E. Kelly, Reviewer

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 516. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424123

View articletitled, Convective Stability of Incompressible Fluids

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Topics: Incompressible fluids , Stability

Optimal Design of Flexural Systems: Beams, Grillages, Slabs, Plates, and Shells

G. I. N. Rozvany, Author, E. F. Masur, Reviewer

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 516–517. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424124

View articletitled, Optimal Design of Flexural Systems: Beams, Grillages, Slabs, Plates, and Shells

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Topics: Design , Plates (structures) , Shells , Slabs

Fracture of Brittle Solids (Cambridge Solid State Science Series)

B. R. Lawn, Author, T. R. Wilshaw, Author, J. R. Rice, Reviewer

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 517. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424125

View articletitled, Fracture of Brittle Solids (Cambridge Solid State Science Series)

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Topics: Brittleness , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Solids

Classical Dynamics

Donald T. Greenwood, Author, R. M. Rosenberg, Reviewer

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 517–518. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424126

View articletitled, Classical Dynamics

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics)

Selected Topics in Wave Propagation

Peter J. Chen, Author, T. C. T. Ting, Reviewer

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 518. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424127

View articletitled, Selected Topics in Wave Propagation

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Topics: Wave propagation

Principles and Practice of Laser-Doppler Anemometry

F. Durst, Author, A. Melling, Author, J. H. Whitelaw, Author, C. P. Wang, Reviewer

J. Appl. Mech. September 1977, 44(3): 518. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424128

View articletitled, Principles and Practice of Laser-Doppler Anemometry

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Topics: Lasers

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