ELASTICITY OF A HELICAL RIBBON WITH NONCIRCULAR CROSS SECTION

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (05) ◽  
pp. 249-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
ZICONG ZHOU
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
External Force ◽  
Elastic Model ◽  
Bending Rigidity ◽  
General Shape ◽  
Helical Ribbon ◽  
Discontinuous Transition ◽  
Noncircular Cross Section ◽  
Asymmetric Elasticity ◽  
Straight Rod

We derive the general shape equations in terms of Euler angles for an elastic model of uniform ribbon with noncircular cross section and vanishing spontaneous curvatures. We show that it has in general not a planar solution for a closed ribbon free of external force and torque. We study the conditions to form a helix with the axis along the direction of the applied force for a ribbon under external force and twisting. We find that if the bending rigidity is greater than the twisting rigidity, then no such helical rod can exist. Our stability analysis shows that a helical ribbon is in general stable or at least metastable under arbitrary force and torque. We find that the extension of the ribbon may undergo a discontinuous transition from a twisted straight rod to a helical ribbon. The intrinsic asymmetric elasticity of a helical ribbon under external torque is also studied.

Approximate Calculation of Pressure Drop in Laminar Flow of Generalized Newtonian Liquid Through Channel of Noncircular Cross Section

1994 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 603-615 ◽  
Author(s):  
Václav Dolejš ◽  
Ivan Machač ◽  
Petr Doleček
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Laminar Flow ◽  
Numerical Solution ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Approximate Calculation ◽  
Newtonian Liquid ◽  
Straight Channel ◽  
Suggested Procedure ◽  
Noncircular Cross Section ◽  
Calculation Results

The paper presents a modification of the equations of Rabinowitsch-Mooney type for an approximate calculation of pressure drop in laminar flow of generalized Newtonian liquid through a straight channel whose cross section forms a simple continuous area. The suitability of the suggested procedure of calculation of pressure drop is demonstrated by the comparison of calculation results with both the published and original results of numerical solution and experiments.

Calculation of hydraulic resistivity coefficients for turbulent fluid flow in channels of noncircular cross section

1967 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 1042-1047 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Kh. Ibragimov ◽  
I. A. Isupov ◽  
L. L. Kobzar' ◽  
V. I. Subbotin
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Turbulent Fluid Flow ◽  
Turbulent Fluid ◽  
Noncircular Cross Section

Turbulent buoyant convection from a source in a confined region

1969 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. D. Baines ◽  
J. S. Turner
Keyword(s):  
Point Source ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Region Of Interest ◽  
Constant Cross Section ◽  
General Shape ◽  
Turbulent Environment ◽  
Starting Conditions ◽  
Upward Velocity ◽  
Local Mean

This paper considers the effect of continuous convection from small sources of buoyancy on the properties of the environment when the region of interest is bounded. The main assumptions are that the entrainment into the turbulent buoyant region is at a rate proportional to the local mean upward velocity, and that the buoyant elements spread out at the top of the region and become part of the non-turbulent environment at that level. Asymptotic solutions, valid at large times, are obtained for the cases of plumes from point and line sources and also periodically released thermals. These all have the properties that the environment is stably stratified, with the density profile fixed in shape, changing at a uniform rate in time at all levels, and everywhere descending (with ascending buoyant elements).The analysis is carried out in detail for the point source in an environment of constant cross-section. Laboratory experiments have been conducted for this case, and these verify the major predictions of the theory. It is then shown how the method can be extended to include more realistic starting conditions for the convection, and a general shape of bounded environment. Finally, the model is applied quantitatively to a variety of problems in engineering, the atmosphere and the ocean, and the limitations on its use are discussed.

Acoustic intensity for a long vessel with noncircular cross section

2004 ◽  
Vol 51 (5) ◽  
pp. 566-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.S. Thompson ◽  
C. Macaskill ◽  
V.B. Fraser ◽  
L. Farnell
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Acoustic Intensity ◽  
Noncircular Cross Section

scholarly journals Equilibrium Configurations of the Noncircular Cross-Section Elastic Rod Model with the Elliptic KB Method

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongzhao Wang ◽  
Qichang Zhang ◽  
Wei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Dynamical Behavior ◽  
Elliptic Functions ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Elastic Rod ◽  
Noncircular Cross Section ◽  
Equilibrium Configurations ◽  
Rational Expressions ◽  
Elastic Rod Model

The mechanical deformation of DNA is very important in many biological processes. In this paper, we consider the reduced Kirchhoff equations of the noncircular cross-section elastic rod characterized by the inequality of the bending rigidities. One family of exact solutions is obtained in terms of rational expressions for classical Jacobi elliptic functions. The present solutions allow the investigation of the dynamical behavior of the system in response to changes in physical parameters that concern asymmetry. The effects of the factor on the DNA conformation are discussed. A qualitative analysis is also conducted to provide valuable insight into the topological configuration of DNA segments.

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