In this paper, the general solution of steady-state two-dimensional non-axisymmetric mechanical and thermal stresses and mechanical displacements of a hollow thick cylinder made of fluid-saturated functionally graded porous material (FGPM) is presented. The general form of thermal and mechanical boundary conditions is considered on the inside and outside surfaces. A direct method is used to sol...

Field-testing is an important topic in the validation of new infrastructure as well as in the assessment of obsolete and defi cient infrastructure. There is a need for accurate and inexpensive diagnostics methods that enable the prediction of the actual load carrying capacity of bridges through load testing. A major diffi culty in testing bridges is the measurement of vertical defl ections. The...