Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Planar Rigid-Body Motion

Planar Rigid-Body Motion

Understanding the movement of a rigid body in planar motion involves recognizing that every particle within this body is traversing a path that maintains a consistent distance from a specific plane. This concept is fundamental in the study of physics and mechanical engineering, and it allows us to comprehend better how objects move in space.
Planar motion is typically divided into three distinct categories. The first is rectilinear translation, demonstrated by a subway train that moves along...

Angle of Twist: Problem Solving

Angle of Twist: Problem Solving

An electric motor applies a torque of 700 N·m to an aluminum shaft, triggering a stable rotation. Two pulleys, B and C, are subjected to torques of 300 N·m and 400 N·m, respectively. The modulus of rigidity is provided as 25 GPa. With the knowledge of the length and diameter of each segment, the twist angle between the two pulleys can be computed. First, a section cut is made between pulleys B and C, and the cut cross-section is analyzed using a free-body diagram. Given that the torque exerted...

Bending

Bending

Pure bending is a fundamental concept in structural mechanics, essential for understanding how materials deform under symmetrical loads without direct forces. Pure bending occurs when prismatic members, such as beams, are subjected to equal and opposite moments that induce bending. The phenomenon is crucial as it allows for predicting stress distributions without the influence of axial or shear forces.
In pure bending, the bending stress in a beam is calculated based on the bending moment and...

Unsymmetric Bending - Angle of Neutral Axis

Unsymmetric Bending - Angle of Neutral Axis

Unsymmetrical bending occurs when a structural member is subjected to bending moments in a plane that does not align with the member's principal axes. This scenario typically arises in beams and other structural components when loads are applied at non-ideal angles, introducing complexities in stress analysis.
When a bending moment is applied at an angle θ concerning the vertical axis of a symmetrical member, it can be resolved into components along the member's principal centroidal axes. The...

Elevation of Intermediate Points on Vertical Curves

Elevation of Intermediate Points on Vertical Curves

Vertical curves are essential in roadway design because they provide smooth transitions between varying roadway grades. Designing vertical curves involves calculating intermediate elevations and identifying the curve's highest or lowest point, which is essential for optimal roadway performance.Intermediate elevations on a vertical curve are determined using the tangent offset method. This method considers the initial elevation at the start of the curve, the grades, and the curve's geometry. The...

Inclination of a Line

Inclination of a Line

The inclination of a line describes its angle of tilt with respect to the horizontal axis. While a line itself is an abstract object with no thickness, its orientation on the Cartesian plane is determined by its slope, which reflects how steeply it rises or falls. The inclination angle, always measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis, varies between zero and π radians for nonhorizontal lines. This angle directly relates to the slope, providing a geometric interpretation of the line's...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

CLPNets: Coupled Lie-Poisson neural networks for multi-part Hamiltonian systems with symmetries.

Neural networks : the official journal of the International Neural Network Society·2025

Same author

Development of a novel method to characterize shock waves interaction with solid objects.

Scientific reports·2024

Same author

Lie-Poisson Neural Networks (LPNets): Data-based computing of Hamiltonian systems with symmetries.

Neural networks : the official journal of the International Neural Network Society·2024

Same author

Reversal of Cortical Venous Reflux in Dural Arteriovenous Fistula with Change in Blood Pressure.

Clinical neuroradiology·2018

Same author

A nanostructured surface increases friction exponentially at the solid-gas interface.

Scientific reports·2016

Same author

Recording oscillations of sub-micron size cantilevers by extreme ultraviolet Fourier transform holography.

Optics express·2014

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 1, 2026

Pool-Boiling Heat-Transfer Enhancement on Cylindrical Surfaces with Hybrid Wettable Patterns

Pool-Boiling Heat-Transfer Enhancement on Cylindrical Surfaces with Hybrid Wettable Patterns

Published on: April 10, 2017

Braiding patterns on an inclined plane.

Keith Mertens¹, Vakhtang Putkaradze, Peter Vorobieff

¹The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, USA.

|July 9, 2004

Summary

Fluid jet flow down inclined planes can form braided structures by suppressing meandering. This occurs due to surface tension and fluid inertia, clarifying long-standing fluid dynamics misconceptions.

Area of Science:

Fluid dynamics
Surface science
Nonlinear dynamics

Background:

Fluid jets on inclined planes typically meander.
Braided flow structures can emerge under specific conditions, challenging previous understandings.
The relationship between meandering and braiding has been a subject of debate for over two decades.

Purpose of the Study:

To explain the emergence of braided flow structures in fluid jets on partially wetting, inclined planes.
To elucidate the physical mechanisms governing the transition from meandering to braided flow.
To correct persistent misconceptions regarding the interplay of surface tension and inertia in fluid jet behavior.

Main Methods:

Experimental observation of fluid jets on inclined planes at controlled flow rates.

More Related Videos

Application of 3D Printing in the Construction of Burr Hole Ring for Deep Brain Stimulation Implants

Application of 3D Printing in the Construction of Burr Hole Ring for Deep Brain Stimulation Implants

Published on: September 7, 2019

The Sol Braiding Method for Handling Thick Hair During Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: An Address for Potential Bias in Brain Stimulation

The Sol Braiding Method for Handling Thick Hair During Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: An Address for Potential Bias in Brain Stimulation

Published on: August 9, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 1, 2026

Pool-Boiling Heat-Transfer Enhancement on Cylindrical Surfaces with Hybrid Wettable Patterns

Pool-Boiling Heat-Transfer Enhancement on Cylindrical Surfaces with Hybrid Wettable Patterns

Published on: April 10, 2017

Application of 3D Printing in the Construction of Burr Hole Ring for Deep Brain Stimulation Implants

Application of 3D Printing in the Construction of Burr Hole Ring for Deep Brain Stimulation Implants

Published on: September 7, 2019

The Sol Braiding Method for Handling Thick Hair During Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: An Address for Potential Bias in Brain Stimulation

The Sol Braiding Method for Handling Thick Hair During Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: An Address for Potential Bias in Brain Stimulation

Published on: August 9, 2024

Analysis of the forces governing jet behavior, specifically surface tension and fluid inertia.

Theoretical explanation of the observed flow patterns.

Main Results:

Constant flow rates suppress meandering and promote the formation of braided structures.
Surface tension acts to narrow the fluid jet, while fluid inertia causes it to widen.
The balance between these forces dictates the resulting flow pattern.

Conclusions:

The transition to braided flow is driven by the interplay between surface tension and fluid inertia.
This study clarifies the dynamics of fluid jets on inclined planes, resolving long-standing misconceptions.
The findings offer new insights into the control and prediction of complex fluid flow patterns.