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Transactions of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ISSN 0097-6822
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Research Papers
Important Considerations in the Use of the Wind Tunnel for Pollution Studies of Power Plants
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 789–794.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014496
Topics:
Pollution
,
Power stations
,
Wind tunnels
Wind-Induced Vibration of a Pipe-Line Suspension Bridge, and Its Cure
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 797–804.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014500
Topics:
Pipelines
,
Suspension bridges
,
Vibration
,
Wind
,
Bridges (Structures)
,
Design
,
Dynamic testing (Engineering)
,
Testing
,
Vibration dampers
Stresses From Local Loadings in Cylindrical Pressure Vessels
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 805–814.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014501
Topics:
Pressure vessels
,
Stress
,
Membranes
,
Tangential loading
,
Differential equations
,
Displacement
,
Fourier series
,
Partial differential equations
,
Pipes
,
Shells
Resistance of Tubular Materials to Sulphide-Corrosion Cracking
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 817–822.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014505
Topics:
Corrosion
,
Cracking (Materials)
,
Fracture (Process)
,
Alloys
,
Nickel steel
,
Tubing
,
Condensed matter
,
Failure
,
Heat treating (Metalworking)
,
Stress
Design of Offshore Drilling Structures
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 827–850.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014511
Topics:
Design
,
Underwater drilling
,
Offshore structures
,
Condensation
,
Deflection
,
Soil
,
Stability
,
Stress
,
Wave forces
,
Wind
Approximate Synthesis of Four-Bar Linkages
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 853–859.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014513
Topics:
Linkages
The Design of Vertical Pressure Vessels Subjected to Applied Forces
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 863–866.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014519
Topics:
Design
,
Pressure vessels
,
Pipes
,
Vessels
,
Design methodology
,
External pressure
,
Pressure
Hydrazine for Boiler-Feedwater Treatment
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 869–871.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014524
Topics:
Feedwater
,
Chemical properties
,
Oxygen
,
Power stations
Suppression of Burner Oscillations by Acoustical Dampers
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 875–881.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014529
Topics:
Acoustics
,
Dampers
,
Oscillations
,
Pressure
,
Waves
,
Combustion
,
Combustion chambers
,
Silencers
,
Wall thickness
High-Frequency Oscillations of a Flame Held by a Bluff Body
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 885–891.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014536
Topics:
Flames
,
Oscillations
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Vortices
,
Ducts
,
Gutters
The Influence of Tap-Drill Size and Length of Engagement Upon the Strength of Tapped Holes
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 897–905.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014542
Topics:
Drills (Tools)
,
Thread
,
Failure
,
Testing
The Design of the Expanding-Shoe Friction Clutch
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 907–912.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014546
Topics:
Design
,
Friction
,
Dimensions
,
Elasticity
,
Engineering design processes
,
Equilibrium (Physics)
,
Torque
A Theory of Fatigue-Damage Accumulation in Steel
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 913–918.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014547
Topics:
Fatigue damage
,
Steel
,
Stress
,
Cycles
,
Endurance limit
,
Fatigue
,
Fracture (Materials)
,
Stress concentration
Principles of Boiler Design for High Steam Temperatures
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 919–926.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014551
Topics:
Boilers
,
Design
,
Steam
,
Temperature
,
Cycles
,
Economics
,
Electricity (Physics)
,
Engineers
,
Firing
,
Maintenance
CO Boiler and Fluidized-Bed Steam Superheater on Sinclair Refining Company’s New Fluid Unit at the Houston Refinery
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 927–934.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014552
Topics:
Boilers
,
Fluidized beds
,
Fluids
,
Steam
,
Superheaters
,
Heat
,
Temperature
,
Combustion
,
Flue gases
,
Cracking (Materials)
The Assembly-Line Balancing Problem
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 939–947.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014559
Topics:
Assembly lines
,
Assembly-line balancing
,
Computation
,
Computer programming
,
Machinery
,
Manufacturing
,
Military systems
,
Sales
,
Warfare
The Application of Statistics to Simple Fixed-Gage Design
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 949–955.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014562
Topics:
Design
,
Gages
,
Statistics
,
Quality control
The Effect of Pulse Shape on Simple Systems Under Impulsive Loading
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 957–961.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014565
Topics:
Shapes
,
Cycles
,
Failure
,
Fatigue
,
Shock (Mechanics)
,
Spectra (Spectroscopy)
,
Stress
Impact and Longitudinal Wave Transmission
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 963–971.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014566
Topics:
Damping
,
Deformation
,
Friction
,
Gravity (Force)
,
Longitudinal waves
,
Mathematics
,
Numerical analysis
Experimental Technique for Predicting the Dynamic Behavior of Rubber
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 975–979.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014570
Topics:
Cycles
,
Elastic moduli
,
Energy dissipation
,
Mechanical properties
,
Rubber
,
Stress-strain curves
Discussions and Closures
Discussion: “Important Considerations in the Use of the Wind Tunnel for Pollution Studies of Power Plants” (Strom, G. H., and Halitsky, James, 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 789–794)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 794–795.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014497
Topics:
Pollution
,
Power stations
,
Wind tunnels
Discussion: “Important Considerations in the Use of the Wind Tunnel for Pollution Studies of Power Plants” (Strom, G. H., and Halitsky, James, 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 789–794)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 795.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014498
Topics:
Pollution
,
Power stations
,
Wind tunnels
Closure to “Discussions of ‘Important Considerations in the Use of the Wind Tunnel for Pollution Studies of Power Plants’” (1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 794–795)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 795.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014499
Topics:
Pollution
,
Wind tunnels
Discussion: “Stresses From Local Loadings in Cylindrical Pressure Vessels” (Bijlaard, P. P., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 805–814)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 814.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014502
Topics:
Pressure vessels
,
Stress
Discussion: “Stresses From Local Loadings in Cylindrical Pressure Vessels” (Bijlaard, P. P., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 805–814)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 814–815.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014503
Topics:
Pressure vessels
,
Stress
Closure to “Discussions of ‘Stresses From Local Loadings in Cylindrical Pressure Vessels’” (1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 814–815)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 815–816.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014504
Discussion: “Resistance of Tubular Materials to Sulphide-Corrosion Cracking” (Fraser, J. P., and Treseder, R. S., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 817–822)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 822.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014506
Topics:
Corrosion
,
Cracking (Materials)
,
Fracture (Process)
Discussion: “Resistance of Tubular Materials to Sulphide-Corrosion Cracking” (Fraser, J. P., and Treseder, R. S., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 817–822)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 822–823.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014507
Topics:
Corrosion
,
Cracking (Materials)
,
Fracture (Process)
Discussion: “Resistance of Tubular Materials to Sulphide-Corrosion Cracking” (Fraser, J. P., and Treseder, R. S., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 817–822)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 823–824.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014508
Topics:
Corrosion
,
Cracking (Materials)
,
Fracture (Process)
Discussion: “Resistance of Tubular Materials to Sulphide-Corrosion Cracking” (Fraser, J. P., and Treseder, R. S., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 817–822)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 824.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014509
Topics:
Corrosion
,
Cracking (Materials)
,
Fracture (Process)
Closure to “Discussions of ‘Resistance of Tubular Materials to Sulphide-Corrosion Cracking’” (1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 822–824)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 824–825.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014510
Topics:
Corrosion
Discussion: “Design of Offshore Drilling Structures” (Howe, R. J., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 827–849)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 849–851.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014512
Topics:
Design
,
Underwater drilling
Discussion: “Approximate Synthesis of Four-Bar Linkages” (Freudenstein, Ferdinand, 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 853–859)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 859–860.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014514
Topics:
Linkages
Discussion: “Approximate Synthesis of Four-Bar Linkages” (Freudenstein, Ferdinand, 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 853–859)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 860.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014515
Topics:
Linkages
Discussion: “Approximate Synthesis of Four-Bar Linkages” (Freudenstein, Ferdinand, 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 853–859)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 860.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014516
Topics:
Linkages
Discussion: “Approximate Synthesis of Four-Bar Linkages” (Freudenstein, Ferdinand, 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 853–859)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 860–861.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014517
Topics:
Linkages
Closure to “Discussions of ‘Approximate Synthesis of Four-Bar Linkages’” (1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 859–861)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 861.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014518
Discussion: “The Design of Vertical Pressure Vessels Subjected to Applied Forces” (Bergman, E. O., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 863–866)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 867.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014520
Topics:
Design
,
Pressure vessels
Discussion: “The Design of Vertical Pressure Vessels Subjected to Applied Forces” (Bergman, E. O., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 863–866)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 867.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014521
Topics:
Design
,
Pressure vessels
Discussion: “The Design of Vertical Pressure Vessels Subjected to Applied Forces” (Bergman, E. O., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 863–866)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 867.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014522
Topics:
Design
,
Pressure vessels
Closure to “Discussions of ‘The Design of Vertical Pressure Vessels Subjected to Applied Forces’” (1955, Trans. ASME, 77, p. 867)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 867.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014523
Topics:
Design
,
Pressure vessels
Discussion: “Hydrazine for Boiler-Feedwater Treatment” (Harshman, R. C., and Woodward, E. R., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 869–871)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 871–872.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014525
Topics:
Feedwater
Discussion: “Hydrazine for Boiler-Feedwater Treatment” (Harshman, R. C., and Woodward, E. R., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 869–871)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 872.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014526
Topics:
Feedwater
Discussion: “Hydrazine for Boiler-Feedwater Treatment” (Harshman, R. C., and Woodward, E. R., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 869–871)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 872–873.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014527
Topics:
Feedwater
Closure to “Discussions of ‘Hydrazine for Boiler-Feedwater Treatment’” (1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 871–873)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 873.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014528
Topics:
Feedwater
Discussion: “Suppression of Burner Oscillations by Acoustical Dampers” (Putnam, A. A., and Dennis, W. R., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 875–881)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 881.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014530
Topics:
Acoustics
,
Dampers
,
Oscillations
Discussion: “Suppression of Burner Oscillations by Acoustical Dampers” (Putnam, A. A., and Dennis, W. R., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 875–881)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 881.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014531
Topics:
Acoustics
,
Dampers
,
Oscillations
Discussion: “Suppression of Burner Oscillations by Acoustical Dampers” (Putnam, A. A., and Dennis, W. R., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 875–881)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 881–882.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014532
Topics:
Acoustics
,
Dampers
,
Oscillations
Discussion: “Suppression of Burner Oscillations by Acoustical Dampers” (Putnam, A. A., and Dennis, W. R., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 875–881)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 882.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014533
Topics:
Acoustics
,
Dampers
,
Oscillations
Discussion: “Suppression of Burner Oscillations by Acoustical Dampers” (Putnam, A. A., and Dennis, W. R., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 875–881)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 882–883.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014534
Topics:
Acoustics
,
Dampers
,
Oscillations
Closure to “Discussions of ‘Suppression of Burner Oscillations by Acoustical Dampers’” (1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 881–883)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 883.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014535
Topics:
Acoustics
,
Oscillations
Discussion: “High-Frequency Oscillations of a Flame Held by a Bluff Body” (Kaskan, W. E., and Noreen, A. E., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 885–891)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 891–892.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014537
Topics:
Flames
,
Oscillations
Discussion: “High-Frequency Oscillations of a Flame Held by a Bluff Body” (Kaskan, W. E., and Noreen, A. E., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 885–891)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 892.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014538
Topics:
Flames
,
Oscillations
Discussion: “High-Frequency Oscillations of a Flame Held by a Bluff Body” (Kaskan, W. E., and Noreen, A. E., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 885–891)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 892–893.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014539
Topics:
Flames
,
Oscillations
Discussion: “High-Frequency Oscillations of a Flame Held by a Bluff Body” (Kaskan, W. E., and Noreen, A. E., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 885–891)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 893.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014540
Topics:
Flames
,
Oscillations
Closure to “Discussions of ‘High-Frequency Oscillations of a Flame Held by a Bluff Body’” (1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 891–893)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 893–895.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014541
Topics:
Flames
,
Oscillations
Discussion: “The Influence of Tap-Drill Size and Length of Engagement Upon the Strength of Tapped Holes” (Oxford, Jr., C. J., and Cook, J. A., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 897–905)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 905–906.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014544
Topics:
Drills (Tools)
Closure to “Discussions of ‘The Influence of Tap-Drill Size and Length of Engagement Upon the Strength of Tapped Holes’” (1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 905–906)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 906.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014545
Topics:
Drills (Tools)
Discussion: “A Theory of Fatigue-Damage Accumulation in Steel” (Henry, D. L., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 913–918)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 918.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014548
Topics:
Fatigue damage
,
Steel
Discussion: “A Theory of Fatigue-Damage Accumulation in Steel” (Henry, D. L., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 913–918)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 918.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014549
Topics:
Fatigue damage
,
Steel
Closure to “Discussions of ‘A Theory of Fatigue-Damage Accumulation in Steel’” (1955, Trans. ASME, 77, p. 918)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 918.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014550
Topics:
Fatigue damage
Discussion: “CO Boiler and Fluidized-Bed Steam Superheater on Sinclair Refining Company’s New Fluid Unit at the Houston Refinery” (Campbell, O. F., and Pennels, N. E., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 927–934)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 934–935.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014553
Topics:
Boilers
,
Fluidized beds
,
Fluids
,
Steam
,
Superheaters
Discussion: “CO Boiler and Fluidized-Bed Steam Superheater on Sinclair Refining Company’s New Fluid Unit at the Houston Refinery” (Campbell, O. F., and Pennels, N. E., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 927–934)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 935–936.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014554
Topics:
Boilers
,
Fluidized beds
,
Fluids
,
Steam
,
Superheaters
Discussion: “CO Boiler and Fluidized-Bed Steam Superheater on Sinclair Refining Company’s New Fluid Unit at the Houston Refinery” (Campbell, O. F., and Pennels, N. E., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 927–934)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 936.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014555
Topics:
Boilers
,
Fluidized beds
,
Fluids
,
Steam
,
Superheaters
Discussion: “CO Boiler and Fluidized-Bed Steam Superheater on Sinclair Refining Company’s New Fluid Unit at the Houston Refinery” (Campbell, O. F., and Pennels, N. E., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 927–934)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 936–937.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014556
Topics:
Boilers
,
Fluidized beds
,
Fluids
,
Steam
,
Superheaters
Discussion: “CO Boiler and Fluidized-Bed Steam Superheater on Sinclair Refining Company’s New Fluid Unit at the Houston Refinery” (Campbell, O. F., and Pennels, N. E., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 927–934)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 937.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014557
Topics:
Boilers
,
Fluidized beds
,
Fluids
,
Steam
,
Superheaters
Closure to “Discussions of ‘CO Boiler and Fluidized-Bed Steam Superheater on Sinclair Refining Company’s New Fluid Unit at the Houston Refinery’” (1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 934–937)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 937–938.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014558
Topics:
Boilers
,
Fluidized beds
,
Fluids
,
Steam
,
Superheaters
Discussion: “The Assembly-Line Balancing Problem” (Salveson, M. E., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 939–947)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 947.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014560
Topics:
Assembly-line balancing
Discussion: “The Assembly-Line Balancing Problem” (Salveson, M. E., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 939–947)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 947–948.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014561
Topics:
Assembly-line balancing
Discussion: “The Application of Statistics to Simple Fixed-Gage Design” (Charbonneau, H. C., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 949–955)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 955–956.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014563
Topics:
Design
,
Gages
,
Statistics
Closure to “Discussion of ‘The Application of Statistics to Simple Fixed-Gage Design’” (1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 955–956)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 956.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014564
Topics:
Gages
,
Statistics
Discussion: “Impact and Longitudinal Wave Transmission” (Smith, E. A. L., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 963–971)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 971–972.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014567
Topics:
Longitudinal waves
Discussion: “Impact and Longitudinal Wave Transmission” (Smith, E. A. L., 1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 963–971)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 972–973.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014568
Topics:
Longitudinal waves
Closure to “Discussions of ‘Impact and Longitudinal Wave Transmission’” (1955, Trans. ASME, 77, pp. 971–973)
Trans. ASME. August 1955, 77(6): 973.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014569
Topics:
Longitudinal waves