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Volume 67, Issue 2

June 2000

ISSN 0021-8936

EISSN 1528-9036

Technical Papers

Shell Stability Related to Pattern Formation in Plants

C. R. Steele, Professor, Fellow ASME

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 237–247. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1305333

Abstract

View articletitled, Shell Stability Related to Pattern Formation in Plants

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Topics: Buckling , Shapes , Shells , Stability , Stress , Geometry , Pattern formation , Pressure , Wavelength , Stiffness

A Parametric Model for a Class of Foam-Like Isotropic Hyperelastic Materials

S. Jemiolo, S. Turteltaub, Assoc. Mem. ASME,

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 248–254. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1305277

Abstract

View articletitled, A Parametric Model for a Class of Foam-Like Isotropic Hyperelastic Materials

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Topics: Compression , Deformation , Density , Foams (Chemistry) , Optimization , Stress

Electrode-Ceramic Interfacial Cracks in Piezoelectric Multilayer Materials

C. Ru

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 255–261. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1303825

Abstract

View articletitled, Electrode-Ceramic Interfacial Cracks in Piezoelectric Multilayer Materials

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Topics: Ceramics , Electrodes , Fracture (Materials) , Shear stress , Electric fields , Stress

Surface Waves in Coated Anisotropic Medium Loaded With Viscous Liquid

T.-T. Wu, T. Y. Wu

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 262–266. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1304840

Abstract

View articletitled, Surface Waves in Coated Anisotropic Medium Loaded With Viscous Liquid

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Topics: Anisotropy , Surface waves (Fluid) , Waves , Rayleigh waves , Dispersion relations , Wave propagation

Study of Frictional Impact Using a Nonsmooth Equations Solver

L. Johansson, A. Klarbring

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 267–273. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1304825

Abstract

View articletitled, Study of Frictional Impact Using a Nonsmooth Equations Solver

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Topics: Algorithms , Computation , Equations of motion , Friction , Impulse (Physics) , Newton's method , Coulomb's law , Nonlinear equations

Unsteady Laminar Duct Flow With a Given Volume Flow Rate Variation

D. Das, J. H. Arakeri

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 274–281. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1304843

Abstract

View articletitled, Unsteady Laminar Duct Flow With a Given Volume Flow Rate Variation

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pistons , Pressure gradient

Transient Response of an Infinite Elastic Medium Containing a Spherical Cavity Subjected to Torsion

U. Zakout, Z. Akkas, G. E. Tupholme

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 282–287. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1303985

Abstract

View articletitled, Transient Response of an Infinite Elastic Medium Containing a Spherical Cavity Subjected to Torsion

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Topics: Cavities , Stress , Torsion , Transients (Dynamics) , Laplace transforms

Yield Functions and Flow Rules for Porous Pressure-Dependent Strain-Hardening Polymeric Materials

J. H. Lee, Mem. ASME, J. Oung, Graduate Student,

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 288–297. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1305278

Abstract

View articletitled, Yield Functions and Flow Rules for Porous Pressure-Dependent Strain-Hardening Polymeric Materials

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Plane strain , Polymers , Pressure , Theorems (Mathematics) , Work hardening , Hydrostatics , Constitutive equations , Elasticity , Stress

The Influence of “Shell Behavior” on Load Distribution for Thin-Walled Conical Joints

L. Bruschelli, Doctor of Mechanical Engineering,, V. Latorrata, Doctor of Mechanical Engineering,

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 298–306. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1304841

Abstract

View articletitled, The Influence of “Shell Behavior” on Load Distribution for Thin-Walled Conical Joints

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Topics: Shells , Stress , Thread

Explicit Modal Analysis of an Axially Loaded Timoshenko Beam With Bending-Torsion Coupling

J. R. Banerjee

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 307–313. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1303984

Abstract

View articletitled, Explicit Modal Analysis of an Axially Loaded Timoshenko Beam With Bending-Torsion Coupling

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Topics: Modal analysis , Mode shapes , Torsion , Finite element analysis , Cantilevers

Vibration Characteristics of Conical Shell Panels With Three-Dimensional Flexibility

K. M. Liew, Mem. ASME, Z. C. Feng, Mem. ASME

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 314–320. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1304911

Abstract

View articletitled, Vibration Characteristics of Conical Shell Panels With Three-Dimensional Flexibility

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Topics: Shells , Vibration , Polynomials

On the Dynamics of the Dynabee

D. W. Gulick, Graduate Researcher, O. M. O’Reilly, Assoc. Mem. ASME, Associate Professor,

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 321–325. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1304914

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Dynamics of the Dynabee

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Topics: Differential equations , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Kinematics , Rotation , Rotors , Equilibrium (Physics)

Generalized Hellinger-Reissner Principle

J.-H. He

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 326–331. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1303826

Abstract

View articletitled, Generalized Hellinger-Reissner Principle

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Displacement , Elasticity , Plasma spectroscopy , Variational principles , Stress-strain relations , Inverse problems

Behavior of a Rubber Spring Pendulum

R. Bhattacharyya, Mem. ASME, Associate Professor,

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 332–337. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1302304

Abstract

View articletitled, Behavior of a Rubber Spring Pendulum

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Topics: Pendulums , Rubber , Springs , Stability , Resonance , Oscillations

Micromechanics of Hysteresis Loops of Fatigue in a Single Crystal

T. H. Lin, K. K. F. Wong, N. J. Teng

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 338–343. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1304917

Abstract

View articletitled, Micromechanics of Hysteresis Loops of Fatigue in a Single Crystal

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Topics: Crystals , Fatigue , Micromechanics (Engineering) , Metals , Deformation

Low-Gravity Sloshing in an Axisymmetrical Container Excited in the Axial Direction

M. Utsumi

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 344–354. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1307500

Abstract

View articletitled, Low-Gravity Sloshing in an Axisymmetrical Container Excited in the Axial Direction

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Topics: Containers , Displacement , Excitation , Gravity (Force) , Sloshing , Surface tension , Variational principles

The Probabilistic Solutions to Nonlinear Random Vibrations of Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Systems

G.-K. Er, Assistant Professor

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 355–359. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1304842

Abstract

View articletitled, The Probabilistic Solutions to Nonlinear Random Vibrations of Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Systems

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Topics: Density , Probability , Random vibration , Excitation , Nonlinear systems , Polynomials

Dynamic Stability of Poroelastic Columns

G. Cederbaum

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 360–362. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1303983

Abstract

View articletitled, Dynamic Stability of Poroelastic Columns

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Topics: Dynamic stability , Fluids , Stability , Diffusion (Physics) , Fluid dynamics , Equations of motion , Elasticity , Mechanical stability

A Normal Force-Displacement Model for Contacting Spheres Accounting for Plastic Deformation: Force-Driven Formulation

L. Vu-Quoc, Mem. ASME, Professor,, X. Zhang, Graduate Research Assistant, L. Lesburg, Graduate Research Assistant

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 363–371. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1305334

Abstract

View articletitled, A Normal Force-Displacement Model for Contacting Spheres Accounting for Plastic Deformation: Force-Driven Formulation

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Topics: Deformation , Displacement , Finite element analysis , Accounting , Algorithms

On Higher-Order Crack-Tip Fields in Creeping Solids

B. N. Nguyen, Postdoctoral Researcher, P. R. Onck, Postdoctoral Researcher, E. van der Giessen, Professor

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 372–382. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1304823

Abstract

View articletitled, On Higher-Order Crack-Tip Fields in Creeping Solids

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Topics: Creep , Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Solids , Stress

Constitutive Dynamic-Order Model for Nonlinear Contact Phenomena

D. Ingman, J. Suzdalnitsky, M. Zeifman

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 383–390. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1304916

Abstract

View articletitled, Constitutive Dynamic-Order Model for Nonlinear Contact Phenomena

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Topics: Deformation , Stress , Aluminum

Anomalous Moisture Diffusion in Viscoelastic Polymers: Modeling and Testing

S. Roy, Assistant Professor, Mem. ASME, W. X. Xu, Graduate Research Assistant, S. J. Park, Graduate Research Assistant, K. M. Liechti, Professor

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 391–396. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1304912

Abstract

View articletitled, Anomalous Moisture Diffusion in Viscoelastic Polymers: Modeling and Testing

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Finite element analysis , Epoxy adhesives , Polymers , Modeling , Temperature , Weight (Mass)

Stiffening Effects of High-Frequency Excitation: Experiments for an Axially Loaded Beam

J. S. Jensen, D. M. Tcherniak, J. J. Thomsen

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 397–402. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1304824

Abstract

View articletitled, Stiffening Effects of High-Frequency Excitation: Experiments for an Axially Loaded Beam

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Topics: Excitation

A Variational Boundary Integral Method for the Analysis of Three-Dimensional Cracks of Arbitrary Geometry in Anisotropic Elastic Solids

G. Xu, Mem. ASME

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 403–408. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1305276

Abstract

View articletitled, A Variational Boundary Integral Method for the Analysis of Three-Dimensional Cracks of Arbitrary Geometry in Anisotropic Elastic Solids

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Topics: Anisotropy , Fracture (Materials) , Solids , Dislocations , Geometry , Stress , Elastic constants , Integral equations

Strength Analysis of Spherical Indentation of Piezoelectric Materials

A. E. Giannakopoulos, Mem. ASME

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 409–416. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1304913

Abstract

View articletitled, Strength Analysis of Spherical Indentation of Piezoelectric Materials

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Electric charge , Electric potential , Finite element analysis , Piezoelectric materials , Stress , Strength (Materials) , Piezoelectric ceramics , Electric fields

Brief Notes

Zener’s Crack and the M-Integral

Z. Suo

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 417–418. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1302302

Abstract

View articletitled, Zener’s Crack and the <em>M</em>-Integral

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Topics: Dislocations , Fracture (Materials) , Solids , Anisotropy

Alternative Derivation of Marguerre’s Displacement Solution in Plane Isotropic Elasticity

X.-L. Gao

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 419–421. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1303801

Abstract

View articletitled, Alternative Derivation of Marguerre’s Displacement Solution in Plane Isotropic Elasticity

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Topics: Displacement , Elasticity , Stress , Theorems (Mathematics)

The Carothers Paradox in the Case of a Nonclassical Couple

M. Paukshto, Professor,, A. Pitkin, Graduate Student,

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 421–422. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1303802

Abstract

View articletitled, The Carothers Paradox in the Case of a Nonclassical Couple

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Topics: Elasticity , Poisson ratio , Stress , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Wedges

On Eigenfrequencies of an Anisotropic Sphere

W. Q. Chen,, J. B. Cai,, G. R. Ye, and, H. J. Ding

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 422–424. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1303803

Abstract

View articletitled, On Eigenfrequencies of an Anisotropic Sphere

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Topics: Anisotropy , Boundary-value problems , Vibration , Integral equations , Eigenfunctions , Eigenvalues , Elasticity

Torsion of a Viscoelastic Cylinder

R. C. Batra, Fellow ASME, J. H. Yu

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 424–427. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1303824

Abstract

View articletitled, Torsion of a Viscoelastic Cylinder

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Topics: Constitutive equations , Cylinders , Torsion , Deformation , Tensors , Stress tensors

A Strip Element Method for Analyzing Wave Scattering by a Crack in an Axisymmetric Cross-Ply Laminated Composite Cylinder

Z. C. Xi, G. R. Liu, K. Y. Lam, Mem. ASME, H. M. Shang, Mem. ASME

J. Appl. Mech. June 2000, 67(2): 427–429. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1303800

Abstract

View articletitled, A Strip Element Method for Analyzing Wave Scattering by a Crack in an Axisymmetric Cross-Ply Laminated Composite Cylinder

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Topics: Composite materials , Cylinders , Differential equations , Fourier transforms , Fracture (Materials) , Scattering (Physics) , Stress , Strips , Waves