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Exclusive Papers of the Editorial Board Members (EBMs) of Applied Mechanics (Volume II)

A special issue of Applied Mechanics (ISSN 2673-3161).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (17 October 2022) | Viewed by 9014

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Prof. Dr. Magd Abdel Wahab

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Laboratory Soete, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Ghent University, Technologiepark Zwijnaarde 903, B-9052 Zwijnaarde, Belgium
Interests: computational mechanics; fracture mechanics; damage mechanics; finite element analysis; fatigue of materials; fretting fatigue; fretting wear; durability; dynamics and vibration of structures
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This Special Issue of Applied Mechanics is dedicated to all topics related to subject areas of the journal https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applmech/about. It comprises a selection of high-quality papers in open access form by the Editorial Board Members (EBMs) of Applied Mechanics. Authors recommended and invited by the Editorial Board Members and the Editor-in-Chief are also welcome to submit an article. The Special Issue is open for research articles highlighting interesting results of the research groups of our EBMs, as well as review articles in relevant field.

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  • numerical modelling
  • analytical mechanics
  • fluid dynamics
  • mechanical engineering
  • material mechanics

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Effect of Permittivity on the Electric-Field-Driven Rotation Dynamics in a Liquid Film
by Reza Shirsavar, Saeid Mollaei, Mansoure Moeini Rizi, Ali-Reza Moradi, Ahmad Amjadi, Mehdi Habibi and Ali Najafi
Appl. Mech. 2022, 3(1), 78-87; https://doi.org/10.3390/applmech3010005 - 7 Jan 2022
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Applying a constant electric field on a suspended film of liquid that carries an electric current, either by the transport of ions or surface charges, induces a rotation in the film. This system is known as “liquid film motor”. So far, the effect [...] Read more.
Applying a constant electric field on a suspended film of liquid that carries an electric current, either by the transport of ions or surface charges, induces a rotation in the film. This system is known as “liquid film motor”. So far, the effect of permittivity of the liquid on its rotation has been ignored. We showed that the permittivity of the liquid can significantly affect the dynamics of rotation. Using an experimental approach, we studied the liquid film rotation for a broad range of pure liquids with diverse permittivities and surface tensions. We observed two different regimes of rotation depending on the permittivity of the liquids. We also found that there is no correlation between the surface tension of the liquid and the angular velocity of the rotation. We considered a theoretical framework and suggested scenarios to explain our experimental observations. These results help in better understanding the physics of liquid film motors and suggest opportunities for new flow manipulation techniques at small scales. Full article
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Mechanical Properties and Leak-Tightness of Polymeric Pipe Adhesive Joints
by Anna Rudawska, Magd Abdel Wahab, Miroslav Müller and Dana Stančeková
Appl. Mech. 2022, 3(1), 64-77; https://doi.org/10.3390/applmech3010004 - 4 Jan 2022
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This paper presents issues related to the determination of the selected mechanical properties of adhesive joints made of polymeric pipes and the evaluation of the leak-tightness of the adhesive joints. The article attempts to demonstrate that the type of adhesive may affect the [...] Read more.
This paper presents issues related to the determination of the selected mechanical properties of adhesive joints made of polymeric pipes and the evaluation of the leak-tightness of the adhesive joints. The article attempts to demonstrate that the type of adhesive may affect the quality of adhesive joints in terms of both tightness and strength of joints. Five types of the polymer pipes differing in a polypropylene and a polyvinyl chloride, diameter and a wall thickness were used in the experiments. Two types of the adhesives were used to make the adhesive joints: Loctite 3430 A&B Hysol, a two-component epoxy adhesive, and Loctite 406, a one-component cyanoacrylate adhesive. Based on the leak-tightness tests results, it was possible to determine the quality of their adhesive joints without damaging the samples, while their tensile strength was determined through the strength tests. The tests performed allowed for the conclusion that the use of the polyvinyl chloride pipes and Loctite 406 one-component adhesive is recommended for this type of adhesive joints. Full article
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A Practice-Oriented Procedure for Seismic Reliability Assessment of RC Structures Affected by Carbonation-Induced Degradation
by Francesco Nigro, Adamo Zinco and Enzo Martinelli
Appl. Mech. 2021, 2(4), 820-840; https://doi.org/10.3390/applmech2040047 - 14 Oct 2021
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Existing reinforced concrete (RC) buildings in Europe have generally been designed without proper consideration of seismic actions and capacity design principles, and thus they tend to be vulnerable to earthquakes. Moreover, since a significant proportion of the aforementioned buildings were developed during the [...] Read more.
Existing reinforced concrete (RC) buildings in Europe have generally been designed without proper consideration of seismic actions and capacity design principles, and thus they tend to be vulnerable to earthquakes. Moreover, since a significant proportion of the aforementioned buildings were developed during the 1950s and 1960s, they are currently close to the end of their service life. Therefore, seismic assessment of existing RC building is a major issue in structural engineering and construction management, and the related seismic analyses should take into account the effect of material ageing and degradation. This paper proposes a practice-oriented procedure for quantifying seismic reliability, taking into account the main effects of carbonation-induced degradation phenomena. It summarizes the main aspects of the most up-to-date models for the seismic degradation of concrete and RC members and shows how nonlinear static (pushover) analyses can be utilized (in lieu of the most time-consuming non-linear time history analyses) in quantifying seismic reliability with respect to the performance levels of relevance in seismic engineering. A relevant case study is finally considered with the aim to showing how some parameters, such as exposure class and cover thickness, affect the resulting seismic reliability of existing RC buildings. Full article
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