Volume 75 Issue 5 | J. Appl. Mech. | ASME Digital Collection

Guest Editorial

Honoring Professor Erdogan’s Seminal Contributions to Mixed Boundary-Value Problems of Inhomogeneous and Functionally Graded Materials

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 050301. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936920

View articletitled, Honoring Professor Erdogan’s Seminal Contributions to Mixed Boundary-Value Problems of Inhomogeneous and Functionally Graded Materials

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Engineering teachers , Fracture mechanics , Functionally graded materials , Fracture (Materials) , Elastic moduli , Elasticity

Research Papers

Investigation of Preferred Orientations in Planar Polycrystals

M. R. Tonks, A. J. Beaudoin, F. Schilder, D. A. Tortorelli

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912930

Abstract

View articletitled, Investigation of Preferred Orientations in Planar Polycrystals

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Topics: Crystals , Plasticity , Rotation , Texture (Materials) , Steady state

The Buckling of a Swollen Thin Gel Layer Bound to a Compliant Substrate

Eric Sultan, Arezki Boudaoud

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936922

Abstract

View articletitled, The Buckling of a Swollen Thin Gel Layer Bound to a Compliant Substrate

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Topics: Buckling , Residual stresses , Wavelength , Compressive stress , Oscillations , Design

Special Coordinates Associated With Recursive Forward Dynamics Algorithm for Open Loop Rigid Multibody Systems

Sangamesh R. Deepak, Ashitava Ghosal

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936923

Abstract

View articletitled, Special Coordinates Associated With Recursive Forward Dynamics Algorithm for Open Loop Rigid Multibody Systems

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Topics: Algorithms , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Equations of motion , Multibody systems , Tree (Data structure)

A Noncanonically Shape Laminated Plate Subjected to Impact Loading: Theory and Experiment

Natalia V. Smetankina, Alexander N. Shupikov, Sergei Yu. Sotrikhin, Vladimir G. Yareshchenko

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936925

Abstract

View articletitled, A Noncanonically Shape Laminated Plate Subjected to Impact Loading: Theory and Experiment

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Plates (structures) , Shapes , Strain measurement , Stress , Vibration , Mechanical engineering , Rotation

Active Absorption of Viscously Damped System With Time Delay

Yitshak M. Ram, Kumar Vikram Singh

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936926

Abstract

View articletitled, Active Absorption of Viscously Damped System With Time Delay

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Topics: Absorption , Delays , Degrees of freedom , Damping , Vibration

Stiffness Design of Continuum Structures by a Bionics Topology Optimization Method

Kun Cai, Biao-song Chen, Hong-wu Zhang, Jiao Shi

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936929

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View articletitled, Stiffness Design of Continuum Structures by a Bionics Topology Optimization Method

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Topics: Design , Displacement , Optimization , Stiffness , Tensors , Textiles , Topology , Eigenvalues

Buckling of a Circular Plate Resting Over an Elastic Foundation in Simple Shear Flow

Haoxiang Luo, C. Pozrikidis

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2937137

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View articletitled, Buckling of a Circular Plate Resting Over an Elastic Foundation in Simple Shear Flow

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Topics: Buckling , Shear flow , Membranes , Eigenvalues , Eigenfunctions , Shear stress

Scale-Dependent Homogenization of Inelastic Random Polycrystals

Shivakumar I. Ranganathan, Martin Ostoja-Starzewski

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912999

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View articletitled, Scale-Dependent Homogenization of Inelastic Random Polycrystals

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Crystals , Energy dissipation , Continuum mechanics , Plasticity , Thermodynamics , Stress , Anisotropy , Tensors

Effect of Fluctuations in the Brush Conformation on the Interaction Between Polymer Brushes in a Good Solvent

Yan Xing Shen, Jen Fin Lin

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2937155

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View articletitled, Effect of Fluctuations in the Brush Conformation on the Interaction Between Polymer Brushes in a Good Solvent

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Topics: Density , Fluctuations (Physics) , Polymers , Probability , Separation (Technology) , Molecular dynamics simulation

A Locally Exact Homogenization Theory for Periodic Microstructures With Isotropic Phases

Anthony S. Drago, Marek-Jerzy Pindera

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2913043

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View articletitled, A Locally Exact Homogenization Theory for Periodic Microstructures With Isotropic Phases

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Displacement , Fibers , Finite element analysis , Stress , Variational principles , Elasticity , Micromechanics (Engineering)

The Imperfection Sensitivity of Isotropic Two-Dimensional Elastic Lattices

Digby D. Symons, Norman A. Fleck

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2913044

Abstract

View articletitled, The Imperfection Sensitivity of Isotropic Two-Dimensional Elastic Lattices

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Topics: Bulk modulus , Density , Honeycomb structures , Shear modulus , Stiffness , Deformation

Special Issue Honoring Professor Fazil Erdogan’S Contributions to Mixed Boundary Value Problems of Inhomogeneous and Functionally Graded Materials

Dynamic Crack-Tip Stress and Displacement Fields Under Thermomechanical Loading in Functionally Graded Materials

Kwang Ho Lee, Vijaya Bhaskar Chalivendra, Arun Shukla

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051101. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932093

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View articletitled, Dynamic Crack-Tip Stress and Displacement Fields Under Thermomechanical Loading in Functionally Graded Materials

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Topics: Displacement , Fracture (Materials) , Functionally graded materials , Stress , Thermomechanics , Thermal conductivity

Special Issue Honoring Professor Fazil Erdogan’s Contributions to Mixed Boundary Value Problems of Inhomogeneous and Functionally Graded Materials

Mixed-Mode Dynamic Crack Growth in a Functionally Graded Particulate Composite: Experimental Measurements and Finite Element Simulations

Madhu Kirugulige, Hareesh V. Tippur

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051102. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932095

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View articletitled, Mixed-Mode Dynamic Crack Growth in a Functionally Graded Particulate Composite: Experimental Measurements and Finite Element Simulations

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Functionally graded materials , Stress , Simulation , Finite element analysis , Materials properties

Green’s Functions for a Half-Space and Two Half-Spaces Bonded to a Thin Anisotropic Elastic Layer

T. C. T. Ting

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051103. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932097

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View articletitled, Green’s Functions for a Half-Space and Two Half-Spaces Bonded to a Thin Anisotropic Elastic Layer

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Topics: Anisotropy , Space , Dislocations , Boundary-value problems

Mixed-Mode Fracture Analysis of Orthotropic Functionally Graded Material Coatings Using Analytical and Computational Methods

Serkan Dag, K. Ayse Ilhan

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051104. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932098

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View articletitled, Mixed-Mode Fracture Analysis of Orthotropic Functionally Graded Material Coatings Using Analytical and Computational Methods

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Topics: Coatings , Fracture (Materials) , Functionally graded materials , Computational methods , Finite element analysis , Stress

Mechanical Modeling of Thin Films and Cover Plates Bonded to Graded Substrates

Mehmet A. Guler

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051105. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936237

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View articletitled, Mechanical Modeling of Thin Films and Cover Plates Bonded to Graded Substrates

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Topics: Integral equations , Plates (structures) , Stress , Thin films , Shear stress , Fracture (Materials) , Contact mechanics , Functionally graded materials , Membranes

Delamination of Compressively Stressed Orthotropic Functionally Graded Material Coatings Under Thermal Loading

Bora Yıldırım, Suphi Yılmaz, Suat Kadıoğlu

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051106. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936239

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View articletitled, Delamination of Compressively Stressed Orthotropic Functionally Graded Material Coatings Under Thermal Loading

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Topics: Coatings , Fracture (Materials) , Functionally graded materials , Buckling , Stress , Delamination , Finite element analysis , Boundary-value problems , Displacement

A Parallel Domain Decomposition BEM Algorithm for Three-Dimensional Exponentially Graded Elasticity

J. E. Ortiz, W. A. Shelton, V. Mantič, R. Criado, L. J. Gray, F. París

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051108. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936232

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View articletitled, A Parallel Domain Decomposition BEM Algorithm for Three-Dimensional Exponentially Graded Elasticity

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Topics: Algorithms , Boundary element methods , Elasticity , Functionally graded materials , Cylinders

Fracture Mechanics of Periodic Multilayers With Different Microstructural Scales and Moduli Contrast

Linfeng Chen, Marek-Jerzy Pindera

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051109. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936236

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View articletitled, Fracture Mechanics of Periodic Multilayers With Different Microstructural Scales and Moduli Contrast

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics , Stress , Displacement , Elastic moduli

Crack Initiation in Functionally Graded Materials Under Mixed Mode Loading: Experiments and Simulations

Alpay Oral, John Lambros, Gunay Anlas

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051110. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936238

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View articletitled, Crack Initiation in Functionally Graded Materials Under Mixed Mode Loading: Experiments and Simulations

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Functionally graded materials , Stress , Simulation , Finite element analysis

On the Singularities in Fracture and Contact Mechanics

Fazil Erdogan, Murat Ozturk

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051111. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936241

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View articletitled, On the Singularities in Fracture and Contact Mechanics

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Topics: Contact mechanics , Fracture (Materials) , Integral equations , Stress , Boundary-value problems

A Generalized Interaction Integral Method for the Evaluation of the T-Stress in Orthotropic Functionally Graded Materials Under Thermal Loading

Jeong-Ho Kim, Amit KC

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051112. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936234

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View articletitled, A Generalized Interaction Integral Method for the Evaluation of the T-Stress in Orthotropic Functionally Graded Materials Under Thermal Loading

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Functionally graded materials , Stress , Finite element methods

Effective Thermal Conductivity of Functionally Graded Particulate Nanocomposites With Interfacial Thermal Resistance

H. M. Yin, G. H. Paulino, W. G. Buttlar, L. Z. Sun

J. Appl. Mech. September 2008, 75(5): 051113. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936893

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View articletitled, Effective Thermal Conductivity of Functionally Graded Particulate Nanocomposites With Interfacial Thermal Resistance

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Topics: Functionally graded materials , Nanocomposites , Particulate matter , Thermal conductivity , Thermal resistance , Heat flux , Interfacial thermal resistance