Extensional vibrations are analyzed in the linear theory of an elastic rod of finite length which accounts for lateral deformation. A simplified version of a theory of elastic rods is used; it is based on the concept of a directed curve as developed by Green et al. [1–3]. This simplified version is similar to Mindlin and Herrmann’s theory [4], and has been used recently by Krishnaswamy and Batr...

We prove that, in the hierarchy of simple types, the set-theoretic coherence semantics is the exten-sional collapse of the multiset-theoretic coherence semantics.

We have developed an oscillatory cross-slot extensional rheometer capable of performing measurements with unprecedentedly small volumes of test fluids (∼10–100 μL). This provides the possibility of studying exotic and precious or scarce bio-fluids, such as synovial fluid. To test our system, we have looked at a relatively abundant and accessible biological fluid, namely human saliva; a complex ...

The Zagros orogeny in Iran is associated with two successive geodynamic events during the Tertiary period, a Paleogene NE-directed regional crustal extension followed by a Miocene NW-directed regional crustal extension and a magmatic flare-up. The current study was undertaken to reanalyze previous structural work developed on the extensional Chapedony metamorphic core complex in Central Iran ex...

Recent studies have focused on the question of the stratigraphic sequence and thus the stages of tessera formation, specifically, if tessera re formed by contractional deformation followed by extensional deformation or vice versa. A major question centers on the interpretation of specific lineaments within tesserae as graben (bounded by faults -•60 ø) or, alternatively, open tension fractures (...

Syntax: An abstract description of the entities that form a model of the respective language. Static Semantics (context conditions, constraints) : Well-formedness conditions between the syntactic entities, such as absence of circular inheritance. Dynamic Semantics (denotation): The (operational) behavior of the entities of the speci cation, such as I/O, reaction to stimuli, e ect of executing a...

The extensional rheological properties of dilute polymer solutions play a dominant role in many commercial processes such as air-assisted atomization. This is a high deformation rate process important in application of diverse materials such as paints, fertilizer sprays and delivery of airborne drugs. Dilute polymeric solutions which have identical values of high shear-rate viscosity (HSV) ofte...