Moment Of Inertia Research Articles

Dynamic input–output balance as a tool for structural policy analysis

This article extends the array of tools available for the analysis and advancement of structural policies using dynamic inter-sectoral balance, expressed in the form of a system of ordinary differential equations. This development became achievable following the publication of the authors’ methods for digitizing and calibrating such a structural model, thereby transforming it from a set of “purely theoretical constructs” into a set of computational and pragmatically valuable models. Formally, the digitization process for the model involves the introduction and computation of the eigen (intra-industry) and mutual (inter-industry) inertia matrices, the elements of which are time-dependent. These matrices substitute the conventional incremental capital intensity matrix within the model. It is worth noting that, unlike other scientific summaries, the matrix of incremental capital intensity is nowhere to be found in global statistics. No statistical institute worldwide develops or publishes it for any economy. The second factor that enhances the practical utility of the model lies in the utilization of the matrix of financial flow coefficients for its calibration. The computations conducted and presented here lead to the conclusion that the model is proficient in providing robust forecasts of gross output in current and comparable prices within the timeframe covered by Rosstat’s basic “input–output” tables. In its current format, the model holds potential as a valuable tool for scrutinizing structural changes within the domestic economy and for comparing Russia’s economic trends with those of other developed and developing nations. Digitizing it for use at the regional level would enable similar analyses on a mesolevel scale.

Stick, slip... bounce? Influence of violin bow rotational inertia on bouncing strokes

Prior perceptual tests using an experimental bow whose moment of inertia (relative to the pivot around the thumb) could be modified by moving small masses along the stick have indicated that violinists exhibit significant sensitivity to this parameter. This sensitivity was particularly notable when playing bouncing strokes like sautillé: some players reported perceiving a shift in the bouncing point, which refers to where the bow naturally bounces. Using the same experimental bow, we wanted to investigate further this influence of the bow rotational inertia. Through modal analysis, we examined the influence of moment of inertia on the bow's dynamic behavior. Additionally, a playing experiment involving motion capture was conducted on one player to explore how his control parameters were affected by a change of moment of inertia. This is of interest for bow makers as they can easily adjust the moment of inertia without affecting the stick's integrity by just varying the weight of the tip plate.

Slowly rotating charged Bardeen stellar structure

This paper is devoted to investigating the dynamics of charged stellar structures with Bardeen exterior geometry. For this purpose, firstly a proposed metric coefficient is utilized, which is defined as a=N1+2hr2m/2. Here, h and N are arbitrary constants determined from matching conditions and m is a positive integer. The pressure and density profiles are found to be positive and monotonically decreasing, with maximum values occurring at the center. Furthermore, the energy conditions and causality conditions are satisfied, and the adiabatic index falls within an acceptable range. The second part of the paper focuses on the dynamics of rotating stars. Numerical values for relevant parameters are assumed to obtain the masses and radii of stars within the desired range. Five different compact stars, namely, VelaX−1, CenX−3, 4U1820−30, 4U1608−52, and PSR1903+327, are considered. The behavior of the moment of inertia of the sphere against the solar mass is investigated, revealing an increase in the moment of inertia with an increase in solar mass. Furthermore, the relationships of mass and energy density against the radius of the compact structure exhibit natural behavior, supporting the acceptability of the analysis. Overall, the study supports the existence of realistic charged compact structures with Bardeen exterior geometry.

A novel smooth quaternion-based attitude tracking control

The fact that two antipodal points in the quaternion characterize the same physical attitude depicts that the design of the global attitude control system is uneasy. This study deals with a smooth quaternion-based attitude tracking control system that is composed of a differential equation known as the augmented dynamical system. The augmented dynamical system plays such an important role that it is possible to conduct a novel perspective on viewing the set containing all possible motions as not a manifold. Therefore, the topological obstruction does not exist. The designed attitude tracking control system has a guarantee of stability in the large within a set containing all possible motions. It is able to avoid the unwinding phenomenon, and it is noise-induced chattering-free since there is no discontinuity. Furthermore, we show that the smooth attitude tracking control system has an integral input-to-state stability (iISS) guarantee in the presence of uncertainties in the moment of inertia and environmental disturbance. Simulations carried out show the effectiveness of the designed attitude tracking control system.

Development of engineered polymeric reinforced cementitious composite (EPRC) using nature-inspired hollow architectures: Flexural experimental and numerical evaluations

This study explores the integration of nature-inspired architectural designs into Mechanics of Materials (MoM)-based reinforcement layouts for reinforced cementitious composites (RCs). While traditional MoM layouts focus on longitudinal rebars for tensile strength, this study aims to enhance the flexural properties of RCs by incorporating nature-inspired elements like hollow tubes found in plant stems. The research utilizes both experimental and numerical methods to evaluate the flexural performance of engineered polymeric reinforced cementitious composites (EPRCs) with integrated nature-inspired motifs. A numerical model, based on the material properties of reinforcing elements and the cementitious matrix, was developed to simulate the flexural performance of EPRCs reinforced with both solid and hollow bars, including MoM-based solid and hollow rebars. The model's predictions were validated through experimental testing of 3D-printed MoM-based solid and hollow rebars under three-point bending conditions. The results demonstrated that EPRCs reinforced with hollow rebars exhibited significantly improved flexural properties compared to those with solid rebars. Specifically, the hollow-reinforced samples achieved an average modulus of rupture of 8.68 MPa, toughness of 11.76 N m, and mid-point deflection of 1.99 mm, representing increases of 34 %, 55 %, and 93 %, respectively, over their solid counterparts. These enhancements are attributed to improved shear reinforcement and bond strength despite the reduced moment of inertia of the hollow rebars. The study provides valuable insights for optimizing the mechanical properties of RCs in civil engineering applications through the incorporation of nature-inspired architectural designs.

Dynamic analysis of a NiTi rotary file by using finite element analysis: Effect of cross-section and pitch length.

This study assessed stress distribution, maximum stress values and fatigue life of experimentally designed NiTi rotary files with different cross-sectional geometry and pitch length using finite element analysis (FEA). Four cross-sectional shapes (Convex triangle, S-shaped, Triple helix and Concave triangle) and two pitch lengths (2 mm and 3 mm) were tested in simulated root canals with curvatures of 30°, 45° and 60°. The FEA results indicated that convex triangle and triple helix geometries exhibited lower stress values compared to the S-shaped and concave triangle designs. Increasing the canal curvature angle resulted in higher stress values, with the S-shaped instrument showing the most significant increase (up to 12%). Instruments with shorter pitch lengths showed more even stress distribution enhancing fatigue life. The maximum stress was concentrated 5-8 mm from the tip, varying across cutting edges, with S-shaped sections experiencing the lowest forces but higher stress due to lower moments of inertia.

Combination of LiDAR Detection and Green Integral Method for Calculating Irregular Cross-Section Geometric Properties of Deteriorated Components in Timber Historic Buildings

Timber components in historic buildings are susceptible to deterioration due to the complex external environment. The loss of material in these components and changes in their cross-section geometry significantly impact the stability and load-bearing capacity of historic buildings. A portable LiDAR device is utilized to acquire the cross-section geometry of the deteriorated components. The irregular cross-section profiles are extracted using point cloud slicing and the Alpha-Shape algorithm. Geometric characteristics such as cross-section area, moment of inertia, and moment of resistance are calculated using Green's integral method. The performance of this method is evaluated by measuring eight groups of deteriorated components with different cross-section characteristics and comparing it with five traditional methods.The results demonstrate that the proposed method improves the calculation accuracy by 1% to 21% relative to traditional methods, thereby enhancing reliability by 9% to 54%. Additionally, it reduces manual calculation workload and human error, while promoting calculation efficiency. The method exhibits excellent applicability and high efficiency, with an error below 3% when compared to the true value. This method proves valuable in evaluating the extent of deterioration in historic timber components and provides essential data for preventive conservation and restoration of historic timber buildings.

Universal relations for anisotropic interacting quark stars

Interacting quark stars, which are entirely composed of interacting quark matter including perturbative QCD corrections and color superconductivity, can meet constraints from various pulsar observations. In realistic scenarios, pressure anisotropies are expected in the star's interior. Recently, the stellar structural properties of anisotropic interacting quark stars have been investigated. In this study, we further explore the universal relations (URs) related to the moment of inertia I, tidal deformability Λ, compactness C, and the f-mode nonradial pulsation frequency for such stars. Our results reveal that these approximate URs generally hold, being insensitive to both the EOS variations as well as to the presence of anisotropy. In contrast to previous studies on anisotropic neutron stars, we find that more positive anisotropy tends to enhance the I-Λ and I-C URs, but weakens the C-Λ UR. For all the URs involving f-mode frequency, we find that they are enhanced by the inclusion of anisotropy (whether positive or negative). Utilizing these URs and the tidal deformability constraint from the GW170817 event, we put limits on the structural properties of isotropic and anisotropic quark stars, such as the moment of inertia I 1.4, the canonical radius R 1.4 and the canonical f-mode frequency f f,1.4, all of which are very different compared to those of neutron stars.

Robust Adaptive Control Law Design for Enhanced Stability of Agriculture UAV used for Pesticide Spraying

In precision agriculture, such as crop spraying, controlling UAVs presents various challenges such as variable payload, inertial coefficient variation, influence of external disturbances such as wind gusts, and uncertainties associated with the dynamics. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a hybrid control technique that combines higher-order integral sliding mode control, fast-terminal sliding mode control, and adaptive law. The objective is to mitigate the effects of variable payload, external disturbances, and uncertainties while maintaining the stability and performance of the UAV during spraying. Initially, a mathematical model is constructed for a coaxial octocopter UAV that is fitted with a spraying tank. This model takes into account the variation in mass and moment of inertia. Then, a two-loop control structure is employed to attain control of both the translational and rotational axis of the UAV. The numerical simulations are performed on a nonlinear model of the agricultural UAV system and compared with neural network based sliding mode control and robust adaptive backstepping control schemes. The robustness of the proposed scheme is tested in wind gusts and sensor measurement error conditions. Finally, hardware-in-loop simulations are performed using the Pixhawk Orange Cube flight controller to validate the real-time capability of the proposed scheme.

Free movement of a near-wall particle in fluid of comparable density

The fundamental problem of nonlinear interaction between a freely moving particle and surrounding fluid flow is investigated for a density ratio of order unity, with potential applications to biomedical, environmental, and aerodynamic configurations. The interaction takes place near a fixed wall, with the particle being relatively thin. A mathematical model is presented, showing the fluid pressure forces to be dominant over the mass-acceleration effects in the particle motion (in contrast with previous analyses). The added mass due to the fluid motion, thus, greatly exceeds the body mass. Numerical simulations and asymptotic analysis reveal a range of possible particle motions. The main properties emerging are: (a) the distinction between collisions with the wall and fly-away responses; (b) the time scales involved in such behaviors; (c) the pressures and velocities induced at collision; (d) the occurrence of flow reversal in certain cases; and (e) the results being independent of the particle mass and moment of inertia as well as independent of the density ratio provided that the ratio is of order unity (0–7, say) or only slightly larger (8–30, say).

Relationship of Forearm-Hand Inertia With Throwing Motion Patterns and Elbow Valgus Load in Adolescent Baseball Players

Background: Growth-specific physical characteristics in adolescence may mediate throwing-related loads and movement patterns associated with elbow injuries. In a previous study, the authors calculated the forearm-hand inertia, which is the moment of inertia centered at the elbow joint. Purpose: To determine the relationship of forearm-hand inertia values with throwing motion patterns and elbow valgus load in adolescent baseball players. Study Design: Descriptive laboratory study. Methods: A total of 35 adolescent baseball players underwent measurements by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans and a throwing trial. Forearm-hand inertia was determined as the joint moment around the elbow using the subregion analysis mode of DXA. Elbow valgus torque and ball speed during throwing were measured using a dedicated sensor and speed gun, and throwing efficiency was calculated by dividing the elbow valgus load by the ball speed. Players were divided according to the throwing motion pattern in which maximum acceleration occurred: pelvis–upper arm–forearm (proximal-to-distal sequencing [PDS] group; n = 19) or pelvis-forearm–upper arm (proximal upper extremity [PUE] group; n = 16). The groups were compared in terms of ball speed, elbow valgus torque, throwing efficiency, and forearm-hand inertia using t tests and analysis of covariance, with forearm-hand inertia as covariates. The chi-square test was used to examine the relationship between throwing motion patterns and forearm-hand inertia. Results: The PUE group had a higher elbow valgus load (effect size [ES] = 0.65; P = .03), throwing efficiency (ES = 0.63; P = .02), and forearm-hand inertia values (ES = 0.64; P = .04) than the PDS group. In addition, a significant relationship was observed with throwing patterns when forearm-hand inertia values were 350 kg·m2 (OR, 2.36; 95% CI, 1.09-5.12; P = .012) and 400 kg·m2 (OR, 1.68; 95% CI, 0.99-2.85; P = .037). Conclusion: Study results indicated that growth-specific physical characteristics in adolescent baseball players exhibited in forearm-hand inertia mediated the relationship between high elbow valgus and poor throwing efficiency caused by poor throwing motion patterns. Clinical Relevance: A better understanding of the details in muscle function with throwing mechanics may prevent future injuries.

Designing chemical systems for precision deuteration of medicinal building blocks.

Methods are lacking that can prepare deuterium-enriched building blocks, in the full range of deuterium substitution patterns at the isotopic purity levels demanded by pharmaceutical use. To that end, this work explores the regio- and stereoselective deuteration of tetrahydropyridine (THP), which is an attractive target for study due to the wide prevalence of piperidines in drugs. A series of d0-d8 tetrahydropyridine isotopomers were synthesized by the stepwise treatment of a tungsten-complexed pyridinium salt with H-/D- and H+/D+. The resulting decomplexed THP isotopomers and isotopologues were analyzed via molecular rotational resonance (MRR) spectroscopy, a highly sensitive technique that distinguishes isotopomers and isotopologues by their unique moments of inertia. In order to demonstrate the medicinal relevance of this approach, eight unique deuterated isotopologues of erythro-methylphenidate were also prepared.

Effects of new nonlinear curvature models and non-local elasticity on buckling investigation of FG tapered nano-beams locating on elastic foundations

New nonlinear curvature models are proposed to show their effects on the compressive critical buckling load on functionally graded (FG) tapered nano-beams locating on elastic foundations in the presence of non-local elasticity. Fourth and fifth orders finite difference methods (bvp4c and bvp5c) are applied on the governing differential equation which is a highly non-linear, due to curvature and has variable coefficients, due to properties. Dimensional analyses have been applied on the governing system together with the problem conditions to produce their dimensionless forms. For different considered parameters, the critical buckling load is computed using the eigenvalue theorem. The effects of nonlinear curvature, variable Young modulus, variable moment inertia and foundation parameters are studied and displayed in tables and figures. The stability and convergence of the present solution are tested using more than one strategy as: comparison with available results, comparison between bvp4c and bvp5c with different mesh intervals and tolerances of truncation errors. These comparisons show that, the new curvature model affects the critical buckling with different ratios depending on variability of properties and foundation parameters. The new results show that the nonlinear curvature model reduces the critical buckling load in comparison with the classical linear model, which, leads to decreasing in factor of safety in design of structures. The new results show that the design of structures will be influenced with the new reduction of the compressive critical buckling load, since it may affect the factor of safety in design of structures. The new results can lead, generally, to more reduction of critical buckling load for large or small input parameters and it will affect other critical values such that frequencies. The introduced Tables and Figures of the present problem with comparisons of previously exact, analytical and numerical works establish the higher accuracy and stability of current findings using bvp4c or bvp5c with preferable of the later. This study is related to some practical applications such as aeronautical and structural engineering.

Neutrino tomography of the earth: the earth total mass, moment of inertia and hydrostatic equilibrium constraints

We investigate the implications of the constraints following from the precise knowledge of the total Earth mass, M⊕\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$M_\\oplus $$\\end{document}, and moment of inertia, I⊕\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$I_\\oplus $$\\end{document}, and from the requirement that Earth be in hydrostatic equilibrium (EHE), in the neutrino tomography studies of the Earth density structure. In order to estimate the sensitivity of a given neutrino detector to possible deviations of the inner core (IC), outer core (OC), core (IC + OC) and mantle Earth densities from those obtained using geophysical and seismological data and described by the preliminary reference Earth model (PREM), in the statistical analyses performed within the neutrino tomography studies one typically varies the density of each of these structures. These variations, however, must respect the M⊕\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$M_\\oplus $$\\end{document}, I⊕\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$I_\\oplus $$\\end{document} and EHE constraints. Working with PREM average densities we derive the M⊕\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$M_\\oplus $$\\end{document}, I⊕\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$I_\\oplus $$\\end{document} and EHE constraints on the possible density variations when one approximates the Earth density structure with (i) three layers – mantle, outer core and inner core, and (ii) four layers – upper mantle, lower mantle, outer core and inner core. We get drastically different results in the two cases.

Discretization of Thin-Walled Sections with Variable Wall Thickness

At the stage of designing thin-walled aircraft structures, to simplify calculations, their cross sections are idealized. To do this, the section with the skin and the longitudinal elements reinforcing it is replaced (when determining normal stresses) by a discrete one, consisting of concentrated areas at characteristic points. In this case, the equality of the moments of inertia of the initial and discrete sections is preserved. Such idealization is used in the calculation of thin-walled rods for normal and shear stresses (Wagner model). For sections consisting of a system of rectangular strips of constant thickness, discretization allows to set approximate values of normal and shear stresses and accurately find the locations of the singular points of the bending center (in an open contour) and the center of rigidity (in a closed one). The discrete model of a strip consists of three lumped areas: two at the edges and one in the center. The paper proposes to extend the discrete model to sections in which the skin thickness changes according to a linear law. In addition to the rectangular strip, it is possible to use elongated triangles and trapezoids, replaced by three and four concentrated areas, respectively. The possibility of using a discrete model for calculating some thin-walled sections of open and closed contours is considered. The section of an open contour is studied - the problem of transverse bending without torsion of a channel having flanges with a linearly variable thickness. Differences in the flows of tangential forces calculated from the exact and discrete models are shown. The coincidence of the results in determining the position of the bending center according to two models was established. When studying the application of a discrete model to a closed contour, its simplified option is proposed. The problem of transverse bending without torsion and finding the center of rigidity in a section with a contour line in the form of a trapezoid with front and rear walls of constant thickness and upper and lower skins and a similar section with a contour in the form of a rectangle was considered. Differences in the flows of tangential forces calculated by exact and discrete models are established. For a closed section in the form of a rectangle, the decrease in the moment of inertia for torsion due to the redistribution of material in the cross section was studied separately. It has been established that when finding the position of the center of rigidity, the discrepancy between the results of the exact and discrete models in sections with geometric parameters close to real ones was less than 1% for a rectangular contour, and 4% for a trapezoidal contour. The results indicate the possibility of extending the application of the discrete model of thin-walled cross section to the design calculations of thin-walled rods with variable skin thickness, representing practical structures.

A novel application of laser speckle imaging technique for prediction of hypoxic stress of apples

BackgroundFruit storage methods such as dynamic controlled atmosphere (DCA) technology enable adjusting the level of oxygen in the storage room, according to the physiological state of the product to slow down the ripening process. However, the successful application of DCA requires precise and reliable sensors of the oxidative stress of the fruit. In this study, respiration rate and chlorophyll fluorescence (CF) signals were evaluated after introducing a novel predictors of apples' hypoxic stress based on laser speckle imaging technique (LSI).ResultsBoth chlorophyll fluorescence and LSI signals were equally good for stress detection in principle. However, in an application with automatic detection based on machine learning models, the LSI signal proved to be superior, due to its stability and measurement repeatability. Moreover, the shortcomings of the CF signal appear to be its inability to indicate oxygen stress in tissues with low chlorophyll content but this does not apply to LSI. A comparison of different LSI signal processing methods showed that method based on the dynamics of changes in image content was better indicators of stress than methods based on measurements of changes in pixel brightness (inertia moment or laser speckle contrast analysis). Data obtained using the near-infrared laser provided better prediction capabilities, compared to the laser with red light.ConclusionsThe study showed that the signal from the scattered laser light phenomenon is a good predictor for the oxidative stress of apples. Results showed that effective prediction using LSI was possible and did not require additional signals. The proposed method has great potential as an alternative indicator of fruit oxidative stress, which can be applied in modern storage systems with a dynamically controlled atmosphere.

Moments of inertia of triaxial nuclei in covariant density functional theory

Moments of inertia of triaxial nuclei in covariant density functional theory

Effect of Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) 19 and 21 on Hip Geometry and Strength in Post-menopausal Osteoporosis (PMO)

Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) receptor signalling is important for skeletal development. The FGF19 subfamily which includes FGF19 and FGF21 are involved in bone metabolism, although their effects on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone strength remain unclear. To further characterise the influence of these two factors on the skeleton, we studied the association between circulating concentrations of FGF19 and 21 with BMD and parameters of hip geometry and strength in post-menopausal osteoporosis (PMO). The study cohort consisted of 374 women aged (mean [SD]) 68.7[12.3] years with PMO. FGF19 and FGF21 were measured in serum by ELISA. BMD was measured at the lumbar spine (LS), total hip (TH) and femoral neck (FN) (n = 277) by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and hip structural analysis (HSA) parameters (n = 263) at the narrow neck of the femur (NN), Intertrochanter (IT) and Femoral shaft (FS) were derived from DXA scans. FGF19 and 21 were not associated with prevalent fractures or BMD when corrected for covariates; age, BMI, smoking habits and alcohol intake. Log-transformed FGF 21 was negatively associated with HSA parameters including Outer Diameter (OD) (p = 0.019), Cross-sectional area (CSA) (p = 0.01), cross-sectional moment of inertia (CSMI) (p = 0.011), Section modulus (Z) (p = 0.002) and cortical thickness (Co Th) (p = 0.026) at the IT only. CSA, CSMI, Z and Co Th were significantly lower (p < 0.05) in women with FGF21 concentrations greater than the median (> 103.5 pg/ml). Our data suggest that FGF 21 may have potentially adverse effects on the skeleton. Further characterisation is needed, particularly as FGF 21 analogues or agonists may be used to treat obesity-related metabolic disorders.

Finite element analysis of fatigue life of commercially pure titanium clasps additively manufactured with different building orientations.

The geometrical accuracy of additively manufactured pure titanium clasps depends on the building orientation. The aim of this study is to compare the geometrical accuracy and the fatigue lives predicted by finite element analysis (FEA) among three clasps manufactured with different building orientations. Besides, this paper proposed a calculation method of the moment of inertia of area and cross-sectional area along with the arm as the geometrical parameters. One of the clasps manufactured with a cylindrical chucking part for the fatigue test had almost the same geometrical parameters with the CAD design. Also, the authors' fatigue life prediction method using the CAD based FEA was verified through comparison with micro-CT image-based FEA. The other two clasps had larger geometrical parameters than the CAD design, resulting in longer fatigue lives. The results implied the importance of calculating the moment of inertia of the area in the design of the clasp arm.

The retarding effect of glacier degradation on the Earth’s rotation

IntroductionThe massive loss of global glacier mass caused by climate problems has caused concern, while the Earth’s rotation as the most significant form of motion has also been subtly affected. However, the quantitative effects of massive glaciers losing mass on Earth’s rotation have not been revealed.MethodsHerein, the knowledge of moment of inertia and suitable rotational inertia models in classical mechanics is initially utilized to assess the effect of quantitative glaciers losing mass on Earth's rotation.ResultsAfter specific calculations, the putative 200 billion tons of glaciers losing mass bring on an increase of 1.4099×10-4s in Earth’s rotation time in 365 days.DiscussionThis work examines the connection between glaciers losing mass and Earth’s rotation from classical mechanics, thus providing the way for investigations of relationship between climate changes and Earth.