Archive of Applied Mechanics

A generalized Weibull model is presented for reliability characterization of single carbon fibres. This generalized distribution gives the probability of tensile failure of fibres as a function of length, surface area and volume of fibres …

The conversion problem of plane strain fracture toughness ( $$K_\mathrm{IC}$$ K IC ) which is necessarily measured according to ASTM standards, to lower constraint applications generally existing in engineering structures, has led to extensive …

A method for analyzing the influence of temperature on the dynamic characteristics of structures with viscoelastic dampers is proposed in this paper. Dampers which are described by so-called fractional rheological models are considered. The …

A numerical analytic approach has been described to investigate the process of impact interaction of a solid spherical body with the inner surface of a spherical cavity in elastic space. A nonstationary mixed initial boundary problem is stated …

In the paper, the vibration control of induction motors with sleeve bearings—mounted on soft steel frame foundations—using active motor foot mounts is analyzed. The presented model is based on a multibody model, considering electromagnetic …