Absfrset. The notion of the Cauchy indexof a real rational scalar function is generalized todefinc the Cauchy index of a real rational symmetric matrix in terms of the behavior of the matrix at real singularities of its elements. Alternative characterizations are obtained which flow from iepresenrations of the real rational matrix using a Laurent series, a matrix fraction description. and a sta...

The purpose of this study was to investigate traffic flow characteristics at off-ramp junctions in Iranian expressways. The study was conducted on the traffic behavior in isolated off-ramp vicinity of 6-lane expressways. The database consisted of traffic flow and traffic speed information extracted from videotapes. The relationship between diverging traffic flow in the right lane of expressway ...

The flow behavior around a cam shaped tube in cross flow has been investigated experimentally using flow visualization and pressure distribution measurement. The range of attack angle and Reynolds number based on an equivalent circular diameter are within 0 ≤ α ≤ 360˚ and 2 x 104 < Reeq < 3.4 x 104, respectively. The pressure drag features are clarified in relation to the flow behavior around t...

High speed wind tunnels are widely used in the study of fluid flow behavior around various objects. The air flow in the starting step of supersonic wind tunnels is transient including strong shock waves caused by the interaction of the tunnel main stream and the boundary layer at walls. To arrive in running step, the tunnel must be designed so as these waves leave immediately the test section. ...

To the memory of Charles C. Conley We generalize Conley's fundamental theorem of dynamical systems in Conley index theory. We also conclude the existence of a regular index filtration for every Morse decomposition. 1. Introduction. Conley is mostly known for his fundamental theorem of dynami-cal systems and his homotopy index theory [1]. In the former, he proved that every continuous flow on a ...

A plasticity-fracture constitutive model is presented for prediction of the behavior of confined plain concrete. A three-parameter yield surface is used to define the elastic limit. Volumetric plastic strain is defined as hardening parameter, which together with a nonlinear plastic potential forms a non-associated flow rule. The use of non-associated flow rule improves the prediction of the dil...

[1] Lateral water flow in catchments can produce important patterns in water and nutrient fluxes and stores and also influences the long-term spatial development of forest ecosystems. Specifically, patterns of vegetation type and density along hydrologic flow paths can represent a signal of the redistribution of water and nitrogen mediated by lateral hydrologic flow. This study explores the use...

This note deals with C. Conley's topological approach to hyperbolic invariant sets for continuous flows. It is based on the notions of isolated invariant sets and Morse decompositions and it leads to the concept of weak hyperbolicity.

dependence on chemical fertilizer continually is increasing. continual increasing of using chemicalfertilizer causes nature pollution (e.g. water contamination). this has led researchers to aggressively investigate renewable fertilizer resources, biomass, to produce organic crops and reduced wastage. wormy compost is a bulk solid and biomass feed stocks. wormy compost flow is obstacle as it oft...