The dynamic response of an initially flat viscoelastic membrane is investigated. The viscoelastic model is described with fractional order derivatives. The membrane is subjected to surface transverse and inplane dynamic loads. The governing equations are three coupled second order nonlinear partial FDEs (fractional differential equations) of hyperbolic type in terms of the displacement componen...

We present a simple model for the adhesive contact of viscoelastic bodies relevant for soft solids. This approach couples the interaction zone creep and the contact zone stress relaxation through a transform of the interaction stresses g(a). We show that g(a), which is proportional to the interaction stress intensity factor, can be extracted from experimentally determined contact variables and ...

This paper presents a semi-analytical model of shear wave scattering by a viscoelastic elliptical structure embedded in a viscoelastic medium, and its application in the context of dynamic elastography imaging. The commonly used assumption of mechanical homogeneity in the inversion process is removed introducing a priori geometrical information to model physical interactions of plane shear wave...

Sediment flushing of reservoirs is an operational technique, whereby previously accumulated sediments in the reservoirs are hydraulically removed by accelerated flow when the bottom desiltingoutlets of the dam are opened. In this research, the process of sediment flushing is simulated by a three dimensional numerical model in which sediment and flow interaction are reflected in the reservoirs. ...

In this paper we investigate the process of embankment wave overtopping combinedwith overflow due to extreme surge levels that are above the embankment crest. AReynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS-VOF) model is employed to simulate thehydrodynamics. To investigate the success of the model at reproducing thehydrodynamic processes, the model is compared with experimental laborato...

Abstract Turbulence pervades most flows of engineering interest, and its prediction remains a challenge on both accuracy cost. One promising predictive approach that reduces cost combines large‐eddy simulation (LES) with based Reynolds averaged Navier–Stokes equations (RANS). This study presents method to overcome stability issues associated these hybrid LES‐RANS methods. The developed involves...

(2013). Optimised determination of viscoelastic properties using compliant measurement systems. Soft Matter, 9(23) pp. 5581–5593. For guidance on citations see FAQs. Copyright and Moral Rights for the articles on this site are retained by the individual authors and/or other copyright owners. For more information on Open Research Online's data policy on reuse of materials please consult the poli...

Understanding the biomechanics of heart in health and disease plays an important role diagnosis treatment failure. The use computational biomechanical models for therapy assessment is paving way personalized treatment, relies on accurate constitutive equations mapping strain to stress. Current state-of-the art account nonlinear anisotropic stress-strain response cardiac muscle using hyperelasti...