Handbook of Research for Fluid and Solid Mechanics : Theory, Simulation, and Experiment

This valuable volume provides a broad understanding of the main computational techniques used for processing reclamation of fluid and solid mechanics. The aim of these computational techniques is to reduce and eliminate the risks of mechanical systems failure in hydraulic machines. Using many computational methods for mechanical engineering problems, the book presents not only a platform for solving problems but also provides a wealth of information to address various technical aspects of troubleshooting of mechanical system failure. The focus of the book is on practical and realistic fluids engineering experiences. Many photographs and figures are included, especially to illustrate new design applications and new instruments. Content: Controlling the Stability of Fluid Jet in the Electro Spinning of Fibers: Mathematical Modeling S. Poreskandar, Sh. Maghsoodlou, and A. K. HaghiUpdates to Control Fluid Jet in Electro Spinning Process Using Taguchi's Experimental Design S. Poreskandar, Sh. Maghsoodlou, and A. K. HaghiMechanical and Physical Properties of Electrospun Nano fibers: An Engineering Insight S. Poreskandar, Sh. Maghsoodlou, and A. K. HaghiNumerical Modeling for Homogeneous and Stratified Flows: From Theory to Practice Kaveh Hariri Asli, Sultan Ali Ogli Aliyev, and Hussein Hariri AsliNon-Revenue Water: Some Practical Hints Kaveh Hariri Asli, Sultan Ali Ogli Aliyev and Hussein Hariri AsliThree-Dimensional Heat Transfer and Water Flow Modeling Kaveh Hariri Asli, Sultan Ali Ogli Aliyev, and Hussein Hariri AsliNonlinear Modeling for Non-Revenue WaterKaveh Hariri Asli, Sultan Ali Ogli Aliyev, and Hussein Hariri AsliUnaccounted for Water of Water System: Some Computational AspectsKaveh Hariri Asli, Sultan Ali Ogli Aliyev, and Hussein Hariri AsliWater Distribution Network Analysis: From Theory to Practice Kaveh Hariri Asli, Sultan Ali Ogli Aliyev, and Hussein Hariri AsliApplication of Reneker's Mathematical Model to Optimize Electro Spinning Process Sh. Maghsoodlou and A. K. HaghiMixed-Mode Delamination in Layered Isotropic and Laminated Composite Beam Structures Christopher Martin Harvey, Paul Cunningham, and Simon WangCrack Parameter Identification in Elastic Plate Structures Based on Remote Strain Fields and Solution of Inverse ProblemsRamdane Boukellif and Andreas RicoeurFracture Energy of Steel Fiber Reinforced High Strength Concrete BeamsSriman Narayan H. N., Muralidhara S. and B. K. Raghu PrasadStructural Characterization and Mechanical Behavior of Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composite: A Review Shahrukh Shamim, Gaurav Sharma, and C. Sasikumar Andvikram Singh Raghuvanshi Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title Page 4 Copyright Page 5 ABOUT THE EDITORS 6 Table of Contents 8 List of Contributors 10 List of Abbreviations 12 Preface 14 Introduction 16 1. Controlling the Stability of Fluid Jet in the Electrospinning of Fibers: Mathematical Modeling 18 2. Updates to Control Fluid Jet in Electrospinning Process Using Taguchi’s Experimental Design 30 3. Mechanical and Physical Properties of Electrospun Nanofibers: An Engineering Insight 50 4. Numerical Modeling for Homogeneous and Stratified Flows: From Theory to Practice 88 5. Non-Revenue Water: Some Practical Hints 114 6. Three-Dimensional Heat Transfer and Water Flow Modeling 132 7. Non-Linear Modeling for Non-Revenue Water 152 8. Unaccounted-for Water of a Water System: Some Computational Aspects 176 9. Water Distribution Network Analysis: From Theory to Practice 200 10. Application of Reneker’s Mathematical Model to Optimize Electrospinning Process 222 11. Mixed-Mode Delamination in Layered Isotropic and Laminated Composite Beam Structures 232 12. Crack Parameter Identification in Elastic Plate Structures Based on Remote Strain Fields and Solution of Inverse Problems 272 13. Fracture Energy of Steel Fiber-Reinforced High-Strength Concrete Beams 278 14. Structural Characterization and Mechanical Behavior of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composite—A Review 290 Index 308 "This valuable new book provides a broad understanding of the main computational techniques used for processing reclamation of fluid and solid mechanics. The aim of these computational techniques is to reduce and eliminate the risk of mechanical systems in hydraulic machines. Using many computational methods for mechanical engineering problems, the book presents not only a platform for solving problems but also provides a wealth of information to address various technical aspects of troubleshooting of mechanical system failure. Suitable for classroom use, the book lends itself to courses focusing on experimental approaches in fluid mechanics. The informal, student-oriented style is retained and has the flavor of an interactive lecture by the authors. The focus of the book is on practical and realistic fluids engineering experiences. A number of photographs and figures are included, especially to illustrate new design applications and new instruments. At the end of each chapter, there are comprehensive problems that cover a broad range of concepts, often from several different chapters. These comprehensive problems grow and recur throughout the book as new concepts arise. Also included is a special Engineering Equation Solver (EES), which is keyed to many fluids engineering experiences throughout the book."--Provided by publisher