Martensitic crystals which can undergo a cubic to tetragonal phase transformation have a nonconvex energy density with three symmetry-related, rotationally invariant energy wells. We give estimates for the numerical approximation of a first-order laminate for such martensitic crystals. We give bounds for the L2 convergence of directional derivatives in the “twin” plane, for the L2 convergence o...

This paper investigates the price returns and volatility linkages between the foreign exchange (KRW) and stock (KOSPI) markets in Korea, using the cointegration test, and bivariate GJR-GARCH model. Our findings from empirical analysis are summarized as follows. First, there is no long-term equilibrium relationship between the KRW and KOSPI markets. Second, exogenous variables (yen/dollar exchan...

An object-oriented approach to the analysis and design of metal forming and directional solidi cation processes is presented. A number of speci c ideas are introduced on how a deformation or a solidi cation process can be partitioned into subproblems that can be independently developed and tested in the form of class hierarchies. Class development based on mathematical and/or physical arguments...

After the gamma-irradiation sterilization, the most widely used orthopaedic grade polymer bearing liner material for the total joint replacement, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), degrades through the progressive in vivo oxidation. The oxidative degradation makes UHMWPE brittle and leads to reduction of its mechanical properties. In this study, the effect of the in vivo post-ir...