Jacob Fish

TL;DR: In this article, a method is developed by which localization zones can be embedded in four-node quadrilaterals and related elements by modifying the strain field within the framework of a three-field variational statement.

TL;DR: In this article, a simple kinetic theory based analysis of heat flow in fluid suspensions of solid nanoparticles (nanofluids) was used to demonstrate that the hydrodynamics effects associated with Brownian motion have a minor effect on the thermal conductivity of the nanofluid.

TL;DR: In this article, the role of aggregation and interfacial thermal resistance on the effective thermal conductivity of nanofluids and nanocomposites was analyzed, and it was shown that the thermal conductivities can be significantly enhanced by the aggregation of nanoparticles into clusters.

TL;DR: A First Course in Finite Elements as mentioned in this paper is an introductory course for junior and senior undergraduate students from a variety of science and engineering disciplines, focusing on the formulation and application of the finite element method through the integration of finite element theory, code development, and software application, as well as being a hands-on experience for any student.

TL;DR: Using effective medium theory, the authors of as discussed by the authors demonstrate that the thermal conductivity of nanofluids can be significantly enhanced by the aggregation of nanoparticles into clusters, which is in excellent agreement with detailed numerical calculation on model of fractal clusters.