Mathematical models, for the stress analysis of symmetric multidirectional double cantilever beam DCB specimen using classical beam theory, first and higher-order shear deformation beam theories, have been developed to determine the Mode I strain energy release rate SERR for symmetric multidirectional composites. The SERR has been calculated using the compliance approach. In the present study, ...

Higher-Order Theories of Consciousness: An Anthology, edited by Rocco J. Gennaro, brings together fourteen new essays exploring the relative merits of and problems with higher-order representation (HOR) theories of consciousness. The anthology is divided into two parts. Part I contains articles by proponents of HOR theories arguing for their favorite version of the theory (Rosenthal, Gennaro, V...

We extend our approach to abstract syntax (with binding constructions) through modules and linearity. First we give a new general definition of arity, yielding the companion notion of signature. Then we obtain a modularity result as requested by [GU03]: in our setting, merging two extensions of syntax corresponds to building an amalgamated sum. Finally we define a natural notion of equation con...

This paper presents the numerical damage analysis of concrete structures using higher-order beam theories based on Carrera Unified Formulation (CUF). The constitutive relation is modeled continuum mechanics a modified Mazars model, in which both tensile and compressive softening behaviors are regularized with classical fracture energy methodology. An expression proposed to estimate characterist...

According to higher order (HO) theories of consciousness, a mental state is conscious when there HO about it. However, some states do not seem be other existing states. It possible resolve this problem since targetless resemble that misrepresent but the assumption always target at odds with theory are only necessary also sufficient for phenomenal consciousness according theory. Given sufficienc...