In this paper we directly test the possibility that the Newtonian gravitational constant G may experience spatial variations over ranges ≈ 0.01− 5 AU in various extrasolar multi-planet systems by means of the third Kepler’s law. The answer is negative, within the experimental errors, for all the considered systems. A comparison with an analogous test previously performed in our Solar System is ...

Periodic oscillations are observed in Newton's gravitational constant G that are contemporaneous with length of day data obtained from the International Earth Rotation and Reference System (IERRS). Preliminary research has determined that the oscillatory period of G is ≈ 5.9 years (5.899 ± 0.062 years). In this paper, the oscillations are shown to be concomitant with the Earth's distance from t...

Applying the recently developed dynamical perturbation formalism on cosmological background to scalar-tensor theory, we provide a solid theoretical basis and a rigorous justification for phenomenological models of orbital dynamics that are currently used to interpret experimental measurements of the timedependent gravitational constant. We derive the field equations for the scalar-tensor pertur...

Assuming the equivalence of FRW-cosmological models and their Newtonian counterparts, we propose using the Gauss law in arbitrary dimension a general relation between the Newtonian gravitational constant G and the gravitational coupling constant κ.

In this paper, an assembly of disordered packings is considered as a suitable set packing cells ordered spheres. consequence, any its parameters can be obtained by averaging the values set. Namely, density spheres described two variables: angle base, and inclined edge associated parallelepiped. Then, subsequent other angle, according to kind strain induced experiment. The average yields limits ...

Pre-sedimentation basins are among the most important elements of the conventional water treatment process. In pre-sedimentation basins, due to different velocity gradients, secondary and rotational flows are formed that will create short paths and increase dead and still flow zones as well as changes in the flow mixing. This will prevent laminar flow conditions for sedimentation and will reduc...

sedimentation is one of the most important problems in harbors that results in considerable economic costs. harbor planforms affects the flow pattern in the harbor basin and consequently, plays an important role in sediment transport and sedimentation. in the present study, a two dimensional depth-averaged hydrodynamic and sediment transport model has been developed to investigate the effect of...

Lunar laser ranging (LLR) has been a workhorse for testing general relativity over the past four decades. The three retroreflector arrays put on the Moon by the Apollo astronauts and the French built arrays on the Soviet Lunokhod rovers continue to be useful targets, and have provided the most stringent tests of the Strong Equivalence Principle and the time variation of Newton's gravitational c...

We determined the Newtonian constant of gravitation G by interferometrically measuring the change in spacing between two free-hanging pendulum masses caused by the gravitational field from large tungsten source masses. We find a value for G of (6.672 34±0.000 14)×10(-11)  m3  kg(-1)  s(-2). This value is in good agreement with the 1986 Committee on Data for Science and Technology (CODATA) value...

A covariant scalar-tensor-vector gravity theory is developed which allows the gravitational constant G, a vector field coupling ω and the vector field mass μ to vary with space and time. The equations of motion for a test particle lead to a modified gravitational acceleration law that can fit galaxy rotation curves without non-baryonic dark matter. The theory is consistent with solar system and...