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Solution for a Semi-Permeable Interface Crack Between Two Dissimilar Piezoelectric Material

Q. Li, Y. H. Chen

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 833–844. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2711232

Abstract

View articletitled, Solution for a Semi-Permeable Interface Crack Between Two Dissimilar Piezoelectric Material

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Piezoelectric materials , Electrical properties

Energy Analysis and Decoupling in Three-Dimensional Impacts of Multibody Systems

Seyed Ali Modarres Najafabadi, József Kövecses, Jorge Angeles

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 845–851. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712226

Abstract

View articletitled, Energy Analysis and Decoupling in Three-Dimensional Impacts of Multibody Systems

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Topics: Energy dissipation , Kinetic energy , Multibody systems , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Nonlinear Behavior and Critical State of a Penny-Shaped Dielectric Crack in a Piezoelectric Solid

Chun-Ron Chiang, George J. Weng

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 852–860. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712227

Abstract

View articletitled, Nonlinear Behavior and Critical State of a Penny-Shaped Dielectric Crack in a Piezoelectric Solid

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Topics: Electrical properties , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Displacement , Boundary-value problems , Critical points (Physics)

Designing Optimal Volume Fractions For Functionally Graded Materials With Temperature-Dependent Material Properties

Florin Bobaru

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 861–874. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712231

Abstract

View articletitled, Designing Optimal Volume Fractions For Functionally Graded Materials With Temperature-Dependent Material Properties

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Topics: Ceramics , Design , Functionally graded materials , Materials properties , Metals , Optimization , Stress , Temperature , Thermoelasticity , Cylinders

Thermoelastic Dynamic Instability (TEDI) in Frictional Sliding of a Half-Space Against a Rigid Non-Conducting Wall

L. Afferrante, M. Ciavarella

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 875–884. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712232

Abstract

View articletitled, Thermoelastic Dynamic Instability (TEDI) in Frictional Sliding of a Half-Space Against a Rigid Non-Conducting Wall

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Topics: Friction , Thermoelasticity , Waves , Heating , Pressure , Eigenvalues

Stress–Strain Relationship for Metal Hollow Sphere Materials as a Function of Their Relative Density

D. Karagiozova, T. X. Yu, Z. Y. Gao

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 898–907. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712235

Abstract

View articletitled, Stress–Strain Relationship for Metal Hollow Sphere Materials as a Function of Their Relative Density

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Topics: Compression , Deformation , Density , Stress , Stress-strain relations , Yield strength , Metals , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Work hardening

On the Normal Component of Centralized Frictionless Collision Sequences

Pieter J. Mosterman

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 908–915. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712237

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Normal Component of Centralized Frictionless Collision Sequences

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Topics: Collisions (Physics)

Dynamic Stress of a Circular Cavity Buried in a Semi-Infinite Functionally Graded Material Subjected to Shear Waves

Xue-qian Fang, Chao Hu, Shan-yi Du

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 916–922. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712238

Abstract

View articletitled, Dynamic Stress of a Circular Cavity Buried in a Semi-Infinite Functionally Graded Material Subjected to Shear Waves

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Topics: Cavities , Elastic waves , Functionally graded materials , Stress , Stress concentration , Waves , Shear waves , Electromagnetic scattering , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics)

A Note on the Principle of Maximum Dissipation Rate

F. D. Fischer, J. Svoboda

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 923–926. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2722304

Abstract

View articletitled, A Note on the Principle of Maximum Dissipation Rate

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Topics: Energy dissipation , Entropy , Flow (Dynamics) , Plasticity

Analysis of One-Dimensional and Two-Dimensional Thin Film “Pull-in” Phenomena Under the Influence of an Electrostatic Potential

Gang Duan, Kai-Tak Wan

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 927–934. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2722311

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis of One-Dimensional and Two-Dimensional Thin Film “Pull-in” Phenomena Under the Influence of an Electrostatic Potential

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Topics: Bridges (Structures) , Deformation , Electric potential , Microelectromechanical systems , Switches , Thin films , Membranes , Stress , Electromechanical effects

Parametric Formulation of the Finite-Volume Theory for Functionally Graded Materials—Part I: Analysis

Marcio A. A. Cavalcante, Severino P. C. Marques, Marek-Jerzy Pindera

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 935–945. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2722312

Abstract

View articletitled, Parametric Formulation of the Finite-Volume Theory for Functionally Graded Materials—Part I: Analysis

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Topics: Functionally graded materials , Stiffness , Temperature , Thermal conductivity , Electrical conductivity , Displacement , Finite element analysis

Parametric Formulation of the Finite-Volume Theory for Functionally Graded Materials—Part II: Numerical Results

Marcio A. A. Cavalcante, Severino P. C. Marques, Marek-Jerzy Pindera

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 946–957. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2722313

Abstract

View articletitled, Parametric Formulation of the Finite-Volume Theory for Functionally Graded Materials—Part II: Numerical Results

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Topics: Cylinders , Fibers , Finite element analysis , Functionally graded materials , Steady state , Stress , Thermomechanics , Transients (Dynamics) , Thermoelasticity , Temperature

The Parametric Resonance Instability in a Drilling Process

Bo-Wun Huang, Jao-Hwa Kuang

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 958–964. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2722768

Abstract

View articletitled, The Parametric Resonance Instability in a Drilling Process

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Topics: Drilling , Drills (Tools) , Equations of motion , Thrust

Normality Structures With Thermodynamic Equilibrium Points

Q. Yang, R. K. Wang, L. J. Xue

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 965–971. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2722772

Abstract

View articletitled, Normality Structures With Thermodynamic Equilibrium Points

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Topics: Energy dissipation , Equilibrium (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Flux (Metallurgy) , Onsager reciprocal relations , Stress , Microscale devices , Nonequilibrium thermodynamics

On the One-Parameter Lorentzian Spherical Motions and Euler-Savary Formula

M. Tosun, M. A. Gungor, I. Okur

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 972–977. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2722775

Abstract

View articletitled, On the One-Parameter Lorentzian Spherical Motions and Euler-Savary Formula

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Topics: Geometry , Poles (Building) , Rotation , Theorems (Mathematics) , Trajectories (Physics) , Kinematics

Computational Examination of the Effect of Material Inhomogeneity on the Necking of Stent Struts Under Tensile Loading

J. P. McGarry, B. P. O’Donnell, P. E. McHugh, E. O’Cearbhaill, R. M. McMeeking

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 978–989. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2722776

Abstract

View articletitled, Computational Examination of the Effect of Material Inhomogeneity on the Necking of Stent Struts Under Tensile Loading

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Topics: Crystals , Necking , Plasticity , Stents , Stress , Struts (Engineering) , Tensile strength , Bifurcation , Three-dimensional models , Hardening

Dynamic Failure Behavior of Polycrystalline Alumina Under Impact Loading

Guowen Yao, Zhanfang Liu

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 990–995. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2722777

Abstract

View articletitled, Dynamic Failure Behavior of Polycrystalline Alumina Under Impact Loading

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Topics: Ceramics , Failure , Waves , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Stress , Shock (Mechanics) , Microcracks

Magnetic Force and Thermal Expansion as Failure Mechanisms of Electrothermal MEMS Actuators Under Electrostatic Discharge Testing

Jonathan D. Weiss

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 996–1005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2723813

Abstract

View articletitled, Magnetic Force and Thermal Expansion as Failure Mechanisms of Electrothermal MEMS Actuators Under Electrostatic Discharge Testing

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Topics: Actuators , Buckling , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Magnetic fields , Microelectromechanical systems , Polysilicon , Stress , Testing , Thermal expansion , Failure

A One-Dimensional Theory for the Analysis of Strip Surface Acoustic Waveguides

Shi Chen, Tiantong Tang, Zhaohong Wang

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 1006–1010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2723815

Abstract

View articletitled, A One-Dimensional Theory for the Analysis of Strip Surface Acoustic Waveguides

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Topics: Acoustics , Boundary-value problems , Strips , Waveguides

Series Solution of Three-Dimensional Unsteady Laminar Viscous Flow Due to a Stretching Surface in a Rotating Fluid

Yue Tan, Shi-Jun Liao

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 1011–1018. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2723816

Abstract

View articletitled, Series Solution of Three-Dimensional Unsteady Laminar Viscous Flow Due to a Stretching Surface in a Rotating Fluid

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Topics: Approximation , Fluids , Navier-Stokes equations , Flow (Dynamics)

Stoneley Wave Generation in Joined Materials With and Without Thermal Relaxation Due to Thermal Mismatch

L. M. Brock

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 1019–1025. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2723826

Abstract

View articletitled, Stoneley Wave Generation in Joined Materials With and Without Thermal Relaxation Due to Thermal Mismatch

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Topics: Relaxation (Physics) , Space , Stress , Temperature , Thermoelasticity , Waves , Heat conduction

Technical Papers

The Girsanov Linearization Method for Stochastically Driven Nonlinear Oscillators

Nilanjan Saha, D. Roy

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 885–897. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712234

Abstract

View articletitled, The Girsanov Linearization Method for Stochastically Driven Nonlinear Oscillators

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Topics: Displacement , Polynomials , Probability , Simulation , White noise , Errors , Stochastic processes , Theorems (Mathematics) , Scalars

Technical Briefs

Modal Analysis of Nonviscously Damped Beams

S. Adhikari, M. I. Friswell, Y. Lei

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 1026–1030. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712315

Abstract

View articletitled, Modal Analysis of Nonviscously Damped Beams

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Topics: Damping , Equations of motion , Modal analysis , Mode shapes

Alternative Approaches for the Derivation of Discontinuous Galerkin Methods for Nonlinear Mechanics

L. Noels, R. Radovitzky

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 1031–1036. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712228

Abstract

View articletitled, Alternative Approaches for the Derivation of Discontinuous Galerkin Methods for Nonlinear Mechanics

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Topics: Deformation , Galerkin method , Stability , Elasticity , Differential equations

Effects of Temperature Changes on the Mechanical and Ballistic Responses in Biathlon Shooting

Christelle Grebot, Alain Burtheret

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 1037–1041. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712229

Abstract

View articletitled, Effects of Temperature Changes on the Mechanical and Ballistic Responses in Biathlon Shooting

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Topics: Temperature

Integral Representation of Energy Release Rate in Graded Materials

Z.-H. Jin, C. T. Sun

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 1046–1048. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712236

Abstract

View articletitled, Integral Representation of Energy Release Rate in Graded Materials

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Potential energy

Elastic Fields Around the Cohesive Zone of a Mode III Crack Perpendicular to a Bimaterial Interface

W. Zhang, X. Deng

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 1049–1052. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2723814

Abstract

View articletitled, Elastic Fields Around the Cohesive Zone of a Mode III Crack Perpendicular to a Bimaterial Interface

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Displacement

Lateral Motion of an Axially Moving Tape on a Cylindrical Guide Surface

Bart Raeymaekers, Frank E. Talke

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 1053–1056. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2723823

Abstract

View articletitled, Lateral Motion of an Axially Moving Tape on a Cylindrical Guide Surface

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Topics: Friction , Stiffness , Displacement

Technical Briefs

Fluid–Structure Interaction Effects in the Dynamic Response of Free-Standing Plates to Uniform Shock Loading

Nayden Kambouchev, Raul Radovitzky, Ludovic Noels

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 1042–1045. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712230

Abstract

View articletitled, Fluid–Structure Interaction Effects in the Dynamic Response of Free-Standing Plates to Uniform Shock Loading

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Topics: Acoustics , Fluid structure interaction , Impulse (Physics) , Plates (structures) , Shock (Mechanics) , Shock waves , Waves , Shock tubes , Dynamic response , Pressure

Discussion

Discussion: “A Mathematical Model for Frictional Elastic-Plastic Sphere-on-Flat Contacts at Sliding Incipient” (Chang, L., and Zhang, H., 2007, ASME J. Appl. Mech., 74, pp. 100–106)

Izhak Etsion

J. Appl. Mech. September 2007, 74(5): 1057. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2745824

Extract

View articletitled, Discussion: “A Mathematical Model for Frictional Elastic-Plastic Sphere-on-Flat Contacts at Sliding Incipient” (<span class="related-article">Chang, L., and Zhang, H., 2007, ASME J. Appl. Mech., 74, pp. 100–106</span>)

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Topics: Adhesion , Elastoplasticity , Shear strength , Sliding friction , Pressure , Shear stress , Stress

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