Three Homogenization Models for a Nonlinear Heterogeneous Rod with Microscale Dead LoadingA discrete chain of one-dimensional elements with concentrated elastic stiffness is analyzed to investigate the effect of self-equilibrated dead loads acting at the microscale. Three homogenization…Yang Ye, Andrea Piccolroaz, Davide Bigoni·Nov 4, 2026SaveLearn
Quantifying Bicycle Setup Differences on the Road: Field Estimates of CdA, Crr and Power DemandIndividual bicycle configurations can be assessed in situ using power and speed measurements without a velodrome or wind tunnel. We apply an integrated energy-balance workflow to five configurations…Mario Zinßer·Nov 2, 2026SaveLearn
Spin-induced lateral acoustic forces on chiral and achiral particlesAcoustic spin enables intriguing chiral sound-matter interactions, yet its mechanical consequences remain much less explored. Here, we demonstrate spin-induced lateral acoustic forces on chiral and…Yurou Jia, Shanjun Liang, Wanyue Xiao et al.·Nov 1, 2026SaveLearn
Competition between tension and bending waves in a pre-stretched soft beam : experimental validationCompetition between tension and bending waves in a pre-stretched soft beam Pre-stretched one-dimensional soft beams serve as an important and simplified model in mechanics, biomechanics, and soft…Jiayuan Zhu, Jorge Torres, Sibylle Grégoire et al.·Oct 30, 2026SaveLearn
Hamiltonian dynamics with nonconservative forces on extended phase space: An analytical mechanics derivationAlthough nonconservative forces and extended phase space are individually common topics in Hamiltonian dynamics, their combination is seldom developed explicitly. This note derives the full…Joseph T. A Peterson, Manoranjan Majji, John L. Junkins·Oct 30, 2026SaveLearn
Optimization of curved vortex generator geometry for enhanced thermal performance in water-to-air finned-tube heat exchangerIn the study, the geometry of curved rectangular vortex generators (RVG) has been optimized to enhance heat transfer and overall performance of the analyzed water-to-air finned-tube heat exchanger…Josip Batista, Anica Trp, Kristian Lenić et al.·Oct 29, 2026SaveLearn
Accurate structural identification for layered composite structures, through a wave and finite element schemeWe present for the first time an approach for identifying the geometric and material characteristics of layered composite structures through an inverse wave and finite element approach. More…D. Chronopoulos, C. Droz, R. Apalowo et al.·Oct 27, 2026SaveLearn
An Integral Equation for the Surface Current in the Problem of the Natural Modes of a Waveguide Containing a Resistive FilmThis paper considers the eigenmode problem for a waveguide with a resistive film. An integral equation for the surface current on the film is formulated. A method for evaluating the kernel is…I. M. Braver, Kh. L. Garb, P. Sh. Fridberg·Oct 27, 2026SaveLearn
Asymptotic Analysis of the Biased van der Pol EquationWe perform an asymptotic analysis of the biased van der Pol equation x - ν\,(1 - x2)\,x + x = a, where the dissipation parameter is large (ν 1) and the bias parameter a is a…Alain J. Brizard, Desmond L. Carrico·Oct 26, 2026SaveLearn
Scalar-Longitudinal Modes of Extended Electrodynamics in Perfectly Conducting Cavities and Trapped Modes of Divergence CleaningIn extended electrodynamics, the Lorenz condition is not imposed and C=∇·A+μ00∂Φ/∂ t is a dynamical field, which adds a scalar-longitudinal (SL) family…Natan Rentzber, Jacob Howard, Fernando Minotti et al.·Oct 24, 2026SaveLearn
Wave propagation analysis for a second strain gradient rod theoryIn this work, an enriched model describing the longitudinal wave propagation is established based on Mindlin's Second Strain Gradient (SSG) theory, which can describe the heterogeneity caused by…Guang Zhu, Christophe Droz, Abdelmalek Zine et al.·Oct 21, 2026SaveLearn
Impact of Torque Ripple Induced Angular Oscillations on Maxwell Pressure Harmonics in Permanent-Magnet Synchronous MachinesTorque ripple in electrical machines is a wellknown source of noise and vibration. While numerous studies focus on control strategies to mitigate this ripple, the feedback mechanism by which the…Thomas Poupon, Arthur Givois, Vincent Lanfranchi et al.·Oct 21, 2026SaveLearn
Scalar-Longitudinal Modes of Extended Electrodynamics in Perfectly Conducting Waveguides and Divergence Cleaning InterpretationExtended electrodynamics keeps the scalar combination C=∇·A+μ00∂Φ/∂ t as a dynamical field rather than imposing the Lorenz gauge condition, and this…Natan Rentzber, Jacob Howard, Fernando Minotti et al.·Oct 20, 2026SaveLearn
5D Runge-Lenz Vector from Symplectic Reduction of 8D Harmonic OscillatorWe derive the Runge-Lenz vector of the five-dimensional Kepler problem from the eight-dimensional harmonic oscillator through symplectic reduction. By rewriting the moment maps of the harmonic…Hitoshi Ikemori, Shinsaku Kitakado, Yoshimitsu Matsui et al.·Oct 20, 2026SaveLearn
A hybrid wave-mode formulation for the vibro-acoustic analysis of 2D periodic structuresIn the framework of vibrational analysis of 2D periodic waveguides, Floquet-Bloch theorem is widely applied for the determination of wave dispersion characteristics. In this context, the Wave Finite…C. Droz, C. Zhou, M. N. N Ichchou et al.·Oct 19, 2026SaveLearn
A reduced formulation for the free-wave propagation analysis in composite structuresThis paper presents an improved numerical strategy for the broadband analysis of wave propagation in composite or complex cross-sectional waveguides using the wave finite element method (WFE).…C. Droz, J. -P. Lain{é}, M. N. N Ichchou et al.·Oct 19, 2026SaveLearn
Vibro-acoustic optimisation of sandwich panels using the wave/finite element methodThis paper investigates the use of a wave-based method in the framework of structural optimisation of composite panels involving advanced components. The wave/finite element method (WFEM) is used to…C. Droz, Z. Zergoune, R. Boukadia et al.·Oct 19, 2026SaveLearn
The chair challenge: can mechanics really tell men from women? A centre-of-mass analysis of a viral party trickIn the "chair challenge" a person stands several foot lengths from a wall, bends forward until the head touches the wall, lifts a chair and tries to stand up. Online videos suggest that women…Ronald M. Aarts, Kees Schouhamer Immink·Oct 18, 2026SaveLearn
Statistical foundations of revised reverberation theory for a diffuse sound field in a roomRevised reverberation theory is reformulated statistically for a diffuse sound field to clarify how the mean residual free path connects direct sound, reflected sound, and room energy decay. Under…Toshiki Hanyu·Oct 15, 2026SaveLearn
Experiments on an airfoil with adjustable pitch and heave under transonic buffet leading to lock-in couplingThis paper presents aeroelastic experiments conducted in the ONERA S3Ch transonic wind tunnel using a supercritical OAT15A airfoil mounted on a rig allowing independent control of pitch and heave…Cédric Themiot, Vincent Brion, Arnaud Lepage·Oct 12, 2026SaveLearn
On some nonlinear extensions to Maxwell's electrodynamicsSoon after Maxwell's celebrated synthesis of electrodynamics, the discovery of the electron raised fundamental questions about the nature and structure of elementary particles. The picture of a…Bertrand Berche, Ernesto Medina·Oct 10, 2026SaveLearn
On-Chip Shaping of Surface Acoustic Waves via Continuous Diffractive ModulationPrecise shaping of surface acoustic waves (SAWs) on anisotropic piezoelectric substrates is complicated by elastic anisotropy and electromechanical coupling. Here we introduce a continuous…Yuanpeng Ma, Yang Zhao, Shangyang Chen et al.·Oct 8, 2026SaveLearn
A Shape-Preserving Shell TheoremWe identify all radial interaction potentials that generalize Newton's exterior shell theorem, for which a uniformly distributed spherical shell is indistinguishable from a point-source up to…Penelope Messinger, Stephany M. Rodriguez, Trung V. Phan·Oct 8, 2026SaveLearn
The dual-array RopeComb: a guide-balanced transmission with synthesisable rising mechanical advantage for impedance-matched launchEfficiently transferring kinetic energy from a slow, high-force driver to a light payload, with a near-uniform output force, requires a transmission whose mechanical advantage rises along a steeply…Rami N. Mahdi·Oct 3, 2026SaveLearn
Automated Sailboat Navigation using Controllabilty-Aware Nonlinear Model Predicitive Control under Stochastic WindsThis paper presents a systematic approach to plan and execute a time-efficient sailboat trajectory under the challenging stochastic wind conditions for automated sailboat. Unlike deterministic…Junzhuo Wu, Ya-Jun J Pan, Chao Shen et al.·Sep 30, 2026SaveLearn