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VII. EARTH SCIENCES
VIII. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
IX. BIOENGINEERING
100 CONTINUUM MECHANICS
| A | General theory |
| B | Constitutive theory |
| C | Thermodynamic considerations |
| D | Modeling physical phenomena |
102 FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
| A | General theory |
| C | Structural applications |
| E | Other solid mechanics applications |
| G | Fluid mechanics applications |
| J | Other applications |
| L | Solution algorithms |
| N | Element development |
104 FINITE DIFFERENCE METHODS
| A | General theory |
| B | Solid mechanics applications |
| C | Fluid mechanics applications |
| D | Other applications |
| E | Algorithms, grid development |
106 OTHER COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN MECHANICS
| A | Boundary element method: General |
| B | Boundary element method: Applications |
| C | Collocation, least-square, Galerkin, & related methods |
| D | Transform methods (incl FFT) |
| E | Hybrid and other methods (inverse transforms, Pade, etc.) |
| F | Stochastic analysis |
| G | Asymptotic and perturbation methods |
| H | Variational methods |
| I | Algorithms and software development |
| K | Computer architectures, systems, hardware |
150 KINEMATICS AND DYNAMICS
| A | General theory |
| B | Kinematics of rigid bodies and particles |
| D | Dynamics of rigid bodies and particles |
| F | Multibody and variable mass systems |
| G | Deformable body dynamics |
| H | Stability of motion |
| I | Gyrodynamics |
| K | Nonlinear dynamics (incl chaos, bifurcation, fractals) |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
152 VIBRATIONS OF SOLIDS (BASIC)
| A | General theory |
| B | Linear theory |
| C | Crystals |
| D | Stochastic effects, incl random excitation |
| F | Damping, decay, and control of vibrations |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
154 VIBRATIONS (STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS)
| B | Beams, columns, rods, bars |
| C | Strings, cables, chains, ropes |
| D | Rings |
| E | Springs |
| F | Membranes |
| G | Plates |
| H | Shells |
| I | Plates and shells (thick) |
| J | Discs and blades |
| K | Rotating shafts (critical speed, balancing) |
| L | Frames, trusses, and arches |
| M | Sandwich materials |
| N | Composite materials |
| O | Structural elements on foundations |
| P | Complex systems |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
156 VIBRATIONS (STRUCTURES)
| B | Buildings and foundations |
| C | Towers and chimneys |
| D | Bridges |
| E | Hydraulic structures |
| F | Marine structures |
| G | Vehicles (incl locomotives) |
| H | Ships |
| I | Aircraft |
| J | Spacecraft, spacestations |
| K | Machine elements |
| L | Machine tools |
| M | Rotating machines and turbomachinery |
| N | Damping |
| O | Isolation |
| P | Absorption |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
158 WAVE MOTIONS IN SOLIDS
| A | General theory |
| B | Rods and beams, elastic |
| C | Plates and shells, elastic |
| D | Infinite and semi-infinite elastic media |
| E | Structures, elastic |
| F | Surface waves |
| G | Nonlinear motions |
| H | Plastic, viscoplastic waves |
| I | Viscoelastic waves |
| J | Ultrasonic propagation |
| K | Anisotropic media |
| L | Layered and nonhomogeneous media |
| M | Granular and porous media |
| N | Random waves or media |
| O | Absorption |
| Q | Reflection, refraction, diffraction, and scattering |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
160 IMPACT ON SOLIDS
| A | General theory |
| B | Dynamic contact problems |
| C | Explosive loading |
| D | Electromagnetic loading |
| E | Hypervelocity |
| F | Spallation and fracture |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
162 WAVES IN INCOMPRESSIBLE FLUIDS
| A | General theory |
| C | Nonlinear, finite amplitude, and solitary waves |
| D | Gravity waves (incl breaking) |
| F | Capillary waves and waves in thin films |
| H | Reflection, refraction, diffraction, scattering, absorption |
| J | Pipes, ducts, channels (incl Þwater hammer, surging, etc) |
| K | Rotating flows |
| L | Stratified flows, internal waves |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
164 WAVES IN COMPRESSIBLE FLUIDS
| A | General theory |
| B | Expansion and compression |
| D | Shock, sonic boom, blast |
| F | Reflection, refraction, diffraction, scattering, absorption |
| K | Other aspects of waves in compressible fluids |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
166 SOLID FLUID INTERACTIONS
| A | General theory |
| B | Nonlinear theory |
| C | External flow |
| D | Internal flow (incl sloshing) |
| E | Vibration of structures in fluids |
| F | Interactions of waves with flexible structures |
| H | Flexible tanks and containers |
| I | Pipes with flowing fluids |
| J | Turbomachine blades excitation |
| K | Ocean structures |
| N | Flutter and flutter control |
| R | Buffeting, gusts, turbulence effects |
| T | Aeroelasticity (incl aerothermoelasticity) |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
168 ASTRONAUTICS (CELESTIAL & ORBITAL MECHANICS)
| A | General theory |
| D | Celestial mechanics |
| G | Orbital mechanics |
| K | Stability and control |
| P | Other topics in astronautics |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
170 EXPLOSIONS AND BALLISTICS
| A | General theory |
| C | Explosion, detonation, deflagration |
| L | Guns, ballistics |
| P | Other related topics |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
172 ACOUSTICS
| A | General theory |
| B | Sound generation by moving surfaces |
| C | Sound generation by flow |
| D | Sound waves in gases |
| E | Sound waves in liquids (underwater acoustics) |
| F | Sound waves in solids |
| G | Sound waves in nonhomogeneous, porous, or random media |
| H | Reflection, refraction, diffraction, and scattering |
| I | Acoustic properties of materials |
| J | Noise control and reduction (incl active control) |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
200 SYSTEMS THEORY AND DESIGN
| A | General theory |
| B | Controllability, observability, realizability |
| D | Stability, robustness |
| E | Identification and estimation |
| F | Sensitivity |
| G | Filtering techniques |
| H | Design methods |
| I | Modeling and simulation |
| J | Adaptive and learning systems |
| K | Large scale systems |
| L | Pattern recognition |
| M | Nonlinear systems |
| N | Discrete systems |
| O | Distributed parameter and delayed systems |
| P | Decentralized systems |
| Q | Stochastic or fuzzy systems |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental systems analysis |
202 CONTROL SYSTEMS
| A | General theory |
| B | Optimization techniques and algorithms |
| C | Nonlinear systems |
| D | Discrete systems |
| E | Distributed parameter and delayed systems |
| F | Stochastic systems |
| H | Other control systems and techniques |
| Y | Computational techniques |
204 SYSTEMS AND CONTROL APPLICATIONS
| B | Guidance, navigation, motion control |
| C | Control of structures and vehicles |
| D | Process control |
| E | Power systems |
| F | Fluidic systems, pneumatics |
| G | Digital and numerical control systems |
| H | Control components, sensors |
| I | Instrumentation, computer hardware |
| K | Software, expert systems, artificial intelligence |
| M | Mechatronics (computer-integrated electromechanical systems) |
| P | Microelectromechanics, nanotechnology |
| R | Fault diagnosis, failure detection, and isolation |
| T | Other applications |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
206 ROBOTICS
| B | End effectors |
| C | Actuators (prime movers) |
| D | Locomotion (mobility) |
| E | Kinematics, dynamics |
| F | Sensors and controls |
| G | Position applications |
| H | Assembly applications |
| I | Miscellaneous applications |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
208 MANUFACTURING
| B | Product and process design |
| E | Systems design, integration, and control |
| H | Management and economics |
250 ELASTICITY
| A | General theory |
| B | Linear theory |
| C | Nonlinear and finite deformation problems |
| D | Three-dimensional problems |
| E | Stress concentrations and singularities |
| F | Elastic imperfections (dislocations, etc) |
| G | Variational and energy methods |
| H | Contact problems and inclusions |
| I | Anisotropic media |
| J | Nonhomogeneous media |
| K | Residual stresses |
| Y | Computational techniques |
252 VISCOELASTICITY
| A | General theory |
| B | Linear theory |
| C | Nonlinear and finite deformation problems |
| F | Creep |
| G | Stress relaxation |
| H | Contact problems, inclusions, and other mechanisms |
| I | Material characterization |
| K | Anisotropic or nonhomogeneous media |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
254 PLASTICITY AND VISCOPLASTICITY
| A | General theory |
| C | Nonlinear and finite deformation problems |
| D | Stress concentrations and singularities |
| E | Contact problems and inclusions |
| F | Material characterization |
| G | Work hardening |
| H | Cyclic and variable loading |
| I | Visco-and elasto-plastic media |
| K | Anisotropic and nonhomogeneous media |
| L | Residual stress |
| M | Physical theory (dislocations) |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
256 COMPOSITE MATERIAL MECHANICS
| A | General theory |
| B | Particulate media, incl cements |
| D | Carbon fiber reinforced media |
| F | Other fiber reinforced media |
| H | Layered media |
| J | Micromechanics |
| L | Macroscopic characterization |
| N | Dynamic behavior |
| Q | Structural applications |
| T | Ceramics, refractories, glasses |
| V | Plastics, elastomers, rubbers |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
258 CABLES, ROPES, BEAMS, etc
| A | General theory |
| B | Nonlinear and finite deformation problems |
| C | Strings, wires, chains |
| E | Ropes, cables, and belts |
| F | Beams (bending and torsion) |
| G | Beams on foundations |
| H | Thin walled beams |
| I | Anisotropic beams |
| J | Nonhomogeneous beams |
| K | Nonuniform beams |
| L | Curved beams and rings |
| M | Rotating shafts |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
260 PLATES, SHELLS, MEMBRANES, etc
| A | General theory |
| B | Nonlinear and finite deformation theory |
| C | Plates (flexure and torsion) |
| D | Shells (membrane theory) |
| E | Shells (bending theory) |
| F | Anisotropic membranes, plates, shells |
| G | Stiffened and sandwich plates and shells |
| H | Plates and shells on foundations |
| I | Thick plates and shells |
| J | Inflatable membranes |
| K | Rotating discs, blades, and shells |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
262 STRUCTURAL STABILITY (BUCKLING, POSTBUCKLING)
| A | General theory |
| B | Nonlinear and finite deformation theory |
| C | Postbuckling theory |
| D | Imperfection sensitivity |
| E | Columns and beams |
| F | Rings and arches |
| G | Framed structures |
| H | Plates |
| I | Shells |
| J | Pipes and pressure vessels |
| K | Stiffened and anisotropic structures |
| L | Dynamic stability |
| M | Viscoelastic and creep buckling |
| N | Plastic and elastoplastic buckling |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
264 ELECTROMAGNETO SOLID MECHANICS
| B | Continuum theory |
| C | Magnetoelasticity |
| D | Electroelasticity |
| E | Piezoelectricity |
| F | Elastic stability in electromagnetic fields |
| G | Mechanics of superconducting materials |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
266 SOIL MECHANICS (BASIC)
| A | General theory |
| B | Structure and classification |
| C | Constitutive relations and models |
| D | Pore pressure, phase movement |
| E | Mechanical properties |
| F | Expansive clays |
| G | Consolidation, settlement, and compaction |
| H | Soil and sand liquefaction |
| I | Rheological properties |
| J | Plasticity, viscoelasticity, and viscoplasticity |
| K | Dynamics |
| L | Frost and permafrost |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
268 SOIL MECHANICS (APPLIED)
| B | Shallow foundations |
| C | Deep foundation, piles |
| D | Machine foundations |
| E | Anchoring |
| F | Stability |
| G | Earth dams, embankments |
| H | Lateral earth pressures |
| I | Excavating and tunneling |
| J | Highways, runways, railways |
| K | Trafficability |
| L | Mechanical and chemical stabilization, incl geotextiles |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Field testing and sampling |
270 ROCK MECHANICS
| A | General theory |
| B | Mechanical properties |
| D | Elasticity, viscoelasticity, plasticity |
| F | Anisotropy and nonhomogeneity |
| G | Failure mechanisms |
| I | Rock strengthening (bolts, etc) |
| J | Drilling |
| K | Comminution (blasting, grinding, etc) |
| L | Excavations (tunneling, etc) |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
272 MATERIALS PROCESSING
| B | Applications of plasticity theory |
| C | Forging |
| D | Extrusion |
| E | Rolling |
| F | Drawing |
| G | Sheet metal forming and stamping |
| H | Machining (incl NM) |
| I | Grinding |
| J | Casting |
| K | High deformation rate forming |
| L | Residual stresses |
| M | Wrapping, laying-up (composite material) |
| N | Powder metallurgy |
| P | Rapid solidification |
| R | Microprocessing (eg, by laser and ion beams) |
| T | Ceramics, refractories, glasses |
| V | Plastics, elastomers, rubbers |
274 FRACTURE AND DAMAGE PROCESSES
| B | Crack initiation |
| C | Subcritical crack propagation |
| D | Dynamic processes |
| E | Fatigue characteristics of materials |
| F | Stress or strain life analysis of fatigue |
| G | Other aspects of fatigue |
| H | Corrosion and embrittlement |
| I | Fretting, wear, and erosion |
| J | Creep |
| K | Ablation, spallation, delamination |
| M | Micromechanisms |
| X | Stochastic aspects |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
276 FRACTURE AND DAMAGE MECHANICS
| A | General theory |
| B | Linear elastic fracture mechanics |
| C | Nonlinear elastic fracture problems |
| D | Stress intensity factor calculations |
| E | Viscoelastic problems |
| F | Crack tip plasticity problems |
| G | Residual strength |
| J | Composites |
| L | Other anisotropic and nonhomogeneous media |
| N | Crack stability and branching |
| Q | Impulsive loading and impact |
| S | Dynamic crack propagation |
| U | Crack arrest or retardation |
| W | Micromechanisms |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
280 MATERIALS TESTING AND STRESS ANALYSIS
| B | Single and combined loadings |
| G | Determination of elastic constants |
| H | Repeated loading (fatigue) |
| I | Dynamic loading (impact) |
| J | Thermal loading |
| K | Creep, relaxation, and plastic flow testing |
| N | Hardness, abrasion, and wear testing |
| R | Optical nondestructive testing (NDT) |
| S | Acoustic NDT |
| T | Electrical NDT |
| U | Other techniques |
| W | Instrumentation |
282 STRUCTURES (BASIC)
| A | General theory |
| B | Limit design (shakedown) |
| C | Structural optimization |
| D | Active control, smart structures |
| E | Probabilistic design |
| F | Nonlinear theory |
| G | Reliability design |
| H | Concrete (reinforced) |
| I | Concrete (prestressed) |
| J | Sandwich structure |
| K | Foam and honeycomb structures |
| L | Dynamic and random loading |
| M | Thermal loading |
| P | Design codes |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
284 STRUCTURES (GROUND)
| B | Bridges |
| C | Dams and spillways |
| D | Tunnels |
| E | Frames, trusses, and arches |
| G | Buildings |
| J | Other ground structures |
286 STRUCTURES (OCEAN AND COASTAL)
| B | Coastal structures |
| C | Marine applications |
| D | Offshore (fixed platforms, etc) |
| E | Offshore, mobile |
| F | Underwater structures and habitats |
288 STRUCTURES (MOBILE)
| B | Ground vehicles (incl tires) |
| C | Ships, submarines |
| E | Airplanes |
| F | Helicopters |
| G | Lighter than air devices |
| I | Space vehicles, satellites, spacestations |
| J | Deployable structures |
290 STRUCTURES (CONTAINMENT)
| B | Pressure vessels (reactor vessels, etc) |
| C | Boilers |
| D | Heat exchangers |
| E | Composite vessels |
| F | Wirewound vessels |
| G | Reinforced concrete vessels |
| H | Vessels under external pressure |
| I | Piping |
| J | Pressurized components |
| K | Containers (tanks, silos, bins, bunkers, etc) |
292 FRICTION AND WEAR
| A | General theory |
| B | Friction |
| C | Adhesion |
| D | Wear (unintentional) |
| E | Contact fatigue |
| F | Thermomechanical effects |
| G | Friction materials |
| H | Surface effects, topography, coatings |
| I | Wear monitoring |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
294 MACHINE ELEMENTS
| B | Belts, chains, and cables |
| C | Cams |
| D | Springs, dampers |
| E | Couplings |
| F | Brakes |
| G | Gears, gear trains, drives |
| H | Bearings |
| I | Gaskets, seals, etc |
| J | Linkages |
| L | Hydraulic and pneumatic mechanisms |
| M | Hoisting devices |
| P | Other mechanisms (incl micromechanisms) |
| Y | Computational techniques |
296 MACHINE DESIGN
| B | Synthesis and design |
| C | Balancing |
| D | Computer aided design (CAD) |
| E | Optimized design |
| F | Kinematics of mechanisms |
| G | Dynamics of mechanisms |
| H | Elastodynamics of mechanisms |
| I | Reliability analysis and design |
| Y | Computational techniques |
298 FASTENING AND JOINING
| B | Mechanical joints |
| C | Welding, brazing, and soldering |
| D | Interfacial bonding |
350 RHEOLOGY
| B | Continuum theory |
| C | Kinetic and statistical theory |
| D | Non-Newtonian fluids |
| E | Dynamic properties (recoil and stress relaxation) |
| F | Volume viscosity |
| G | Normal stresses (second order) |
| H | Flow birefringence |
| I | Colloids and suspensions |
| J | Liquid crystals |
| K | Structured continua |
| L | Chemically reactive flows |
| M | Material characterization and models |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
352 HYDRAULICS
| A | General theory |
| B | Closed conduit flow |
| C | Open channel flow (incl hydraulic jumps) |
| D | Pipe losses (friction, geometry) |
| E | Unsteady flow |
| F | Stratified flow |
| G | Obstructions |
| H | Orifices, nozzles, valves, gates |
| I | Forces on hydraulic structures |
| J | Wave loads on structures |
| K | Stilling basins and other energy dissipators |
| L | Cavitation |
| M | Erosion, scouring, sediment transport |
| N | Waterways |
| O | Estuaries |
| P | Coasts, beaches, harbors |
| Q | Properties of liquids |
| R | Ice transport |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
354 INCOMPRESSIBLE FLOW
| A | General theory |
| B | Irrotational flow |
| C | Rotational (nonviscous) flow, vortices |
| D | Viscous flow |
| E | Three-dimensional flow |
| F | Low Reynolds number (incl creeping flow) |
| G | Unsteady flow |
| H | Secondary flow |
| I | Thermal convection flow |
| J | Stratified flow and free surface flow |
| K | Rotating flow or surfaces |
| M | Nonequilibrium and chemical effects |
| O | Flow around bodies |
| P | Surface tension flow (eg, in low gravity environments) |
| R | Non-Newtonian flow |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
356 COMPRESSIBLE FLOW
| A | General theory |
| B | Subsonic flow |
| C | Transonic flow |
| D | Supersonic flow |
| E | Hypersonic flow |
| F | Unsteady effects, vortices |
| G | Viscous effects |
| H | Internal flow problems |
| I | Flow around bodies |
| K | Nonequilibrium and chemical effects |
| L | Thermal effects |
| M | Rotating fluids or surfaces |
| R | Free surface flow |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
358 RAREFIED FLOW
| B | Kinetic theory |
| C | Transition (incl slip) |
| D | Free molecular flow |
| E | Gas surface interaction |
| F | Flow in tubes and ducts (Knudsen flow) |
| G | Multicomponents (gas mixtures) |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
360 MULTIPHASE FLOWS
| A | General theory |
| B | Mixtures of liquid or gas with solid particles (eg slurries) |
| C | Liquid-gas mixture |
| D | Liquid-vapor mixture |
| E | Liquid drop formation |
| F | Bubble dynamics |
| G | Froth flow and spray flow |
| H | Mixtures of liquid, gas, and solid particles |
| I | Filtering |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
362 WALL LAYERS (incl BOUNDARY LAYERS)
| B | Higher order theory |
| C | Laminar layers |
| D | Turbulent layers |
| E | Transition and relaminarization |
| F | Compressible and hypersonic layers |
| G | Shock wave boundary layer interaction |
| H | Three-dimensional layers |
| I | Unsteady layers |
| J | Thermal boundary layers |
| K | Non-Newtonian layers |
| M | Separation and reattachment |
| N | Suction and injection |
| O | Surface roughness |
| P | Rotating fluids or surfaces |
| Q | Heat addition and cooling |
| R | Compliant wall |
| S | Drag reduction |
| T | Non-equilibrium and chemical effects |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
364 INTERNAL FLOW (PIPE, CHANNEL, COUETTE)
| B | Laminar flow |
| C | Turbulent flow |
| D | Transition and relaminarization |
| E | Unsteady flow |
| G | Nonequilibrium and chemical effects |
| H | Creeping flow |
| I | Swirling flow |
| J | Stratified flow |
| K | Rotating fluids or surfaces |
| L | Heat addition |
| M | Non-Newtonian flow |
| N | Roughness effect |
| O | Porous walls |
| P | Obstructions |
| R | Secondary flow, effects of curvature |
| T | Suction and injection |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
366 INTERNAL FLOW (INLETS, NOZZLES, DIFFUSERS, CASCADES)
| B | Steady flow |
| C | Unsteady flow |
| E | Nonequilibrium and chemical effects |
| F | Swirling flow |
| G | Secondary flow |
| H | Non-Newtonian flow |
| J | Separation and reattachment |
| K | Heat addition |
| L | Suction and injection |
| M | Obstructions |
| N | Performance and optimization |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
368 FREE SHEAR LAYERS (MIXING LAYERS, JETS, WAKES, CAVITIES, PLUMES)
| B | Laminar incompressible |
| C | Laminar compressible |
| D | Turbulent incompressible |
| E | Turbulent compressible |
| F | Stratification |
| H | Rotating fluids or surfaces |
| I | Jet-solid surface interaction |
| J | Jet-flow interaction |
| K | Heat or mass addition |
| L | Nonequilibrium and chemical effects |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
370 FLOW STABILITY
| A | General theory |
| B | Solid boundary (internal flow) |
| C | Solid boundary (external flow) |
| D | Nonlinear theory |
| G | Non-Newtonian flow |
| H | Nonequilibrium and chemical effects |
| I | Pendant drops |
| J | Stratified flows |
| K | Rotating flows or surfaces |
| M | Vortices |
| P | Free surfaces and interfaces (eg jets) |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
372 TURBULENCE
| A | General theory |
| B | Homogeneous or isotropic turbulence |
| E | Compressibility effects |
| F | Free shear layers |
| G | Boundary layers |
| H | Pipe and channel flow |
| I | Stratified flows |
| J | Rotating flows or surfaces |
| K | Non-Newtonian flow |
| L | Heat and mass transfer |
| N | Geophysical turbulence |
| O | Nonequilibrium and chemical effects |
| P | Intermittency and other flow structure |
| Q | Modeling of turbulence |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
374 ELECTROMAGNETO FLUID AND PLASMA DYNAMICS
| A | General theory |
| D | Flow in magnetic fields |
| E | Flow in electric fields |
| H | Heat transfer aspects |
| M | Energy conversion, propulsion |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
376 NAVAL HYDROMECHANICS
| A | General theory |
| C | Ship motions, resistance, performance |
| G | Ship stability and control |
| I | Ship propulsion |
| N | Fluid dynamics effects |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
378 AERODYNAMICS
| B | Wings and airfoils |
| C | Lifting bodies |
| D | Wing body combinations |
| G | Lift, drag, stall |
| H | Interference |
| I | Performance |
| J | Flight path and trajectories |
| K | Stability and control |
| L | Unsteady effects |
| M | Aerodynamic loads |
| N | Icing |
| O | Flight tests and instrumentation |
| P | Hypervelocity launchers and instrumentation |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
380 MACHINERY FLUID DYNAMICS
| B | Fundamentals |
| C | Unsteady flow and systems stability |
| D | Turbines (gas and vapors) |
| E | urbines (hydraulic) |
| F | Propellers in liquids |
| G | Cavitation effects |
| H | Centrifugal fans, pumps, and compressors |
| I | Axial fans, pumps, compressors |
| J | Compressibility effects |
| K | Mixed flow fans, pumps, compressors |
| L | Rotor and inducer blading |
| M | Stator vanes, inlet guide vanes, diffuser vanes |
| N | Jet pumps and compressors |
| Q | Rotary compressors & pumps (roots, gears, screws, etc) |
| R | Propellers & helicopter rotors |
| T | Other machinery |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
382 LUBRICATION
| A | General theory |
| B | Boundary lubrication |
| C | Hydrodynamic and hydrostatic lubrication |
| D | Elastohydrodynamic lubrication |
| E | Liquid lubricants |
| F | Gas lubricants |
| H | Other lubricants |
| J | Thermal and thermoelastic effects |
| K | Multiphase lubricants, cavitation, surface tension |
| L | Lubrication systems |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
384 FLOW MEASUREMENTS AND VISUALIZATION
| B | Velocity |
| C | Acceleration |
| D | Force and skin friction |
| E | Pressure |
| F | Density |
| G | Concentration |
| H | Mass flow |
| I | Viscosity |
| J | Flow direction, vorticity |
| L | Flow visualization |
| M | Laser and other optical techniques |
| Q | Wind and water tubes and tunnels |
| V | Other problems and techniques |
400 THERMODYNAMICS
| B | Thermodynamics |
| E | Statistical mechanics |
| L | Thermodynamic properties of matter |
| S | Temperature measurement and calorimetry |
402 ONE PHASE CONVECTION
| B | Forced convection (external) |
| C | Forced convection (internal) |
| D | Natural convection (external) |
| E | Natural convection (enclosures) |
| F | Thermally unstable configurations |
| G | Combined natural and forced convection |
| H | Separated flows |
| I | Rotating fluids or surfaces |
| J | Low density flows |
| K | High speed flows |
| L | Non-Newtonian flows |
| M | Liquid metal flows |
| N | Chemical reactions |
| O | Unsteady flows |
| P | Transport mechanisms |
| S | Porous media |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
404 TWO PHASE CONVECTION
| B | Nucleate pool boiling |
| C | Pool boiling (peak heat flux) |
| D | Pool boiling (minimum heat flux) |
| E | Nucleate flow boiling (external) |
| F | Flow boiling (internal) |
| G | Flow boiling, peak heat flux (internal) |
| H | Flow boiling, peak heat flux (external) |
| I | Film boiling (pool) |
| J | Film boiling (flow) |
| K | Mist flows |
| L | Transition boiling |
| M | Condensation (static vapor) |
| N | Condensation (flowing vapor) |
| O | Evaporation |
| P | Surface tension effects |
| Q | Transient effects |
| R | Solid-fluid flows |
| S | Electric field effects |
| V | Porous media |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
406 CONDUCTION
| A | General theory |
| B | Steady problems |
| C | Transient problems |
| D | Nonlinear theory |
| E | Contact resistance |
| F | Anisotropic media |
| G | Porous and granular material |
| H | Multiphase media |
| I | Phase change (freezing, melting) |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
408 RADIATION & COMBINED MODES
| B | View factors |
| C | Theory of radiative properties |
| D | Interchange among surfaces |
| E | Participating media |
| F | Combined radiation and convection |
| G | Combined radiation and conduction |
| H | Combined radiation, convection, and conduction |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
410 DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
| B | Heat exchangers (recuperator) |
| C | Heat exchangers (regenerators) |
| D | Extended surfaces |
| E | Other augumentation techniques |
| F | Heat pipes |
| G | Drying and freezing |
| H | Insulation |
| I | Environmental conditioning and control |
| J | Cooling towers |
| K | Boilers |
| L | Thermal energy storage systems |
| N | Electronic equipment |
412 THERMOMECHANICS OF SOLIDS
| A | General theory |
| B | Thermoelasticity (steady and quasi-steady) |
| C | Thermoelasticity (transient) |
| D | Thermoelasticity (nonlinear) |
| E | Inelastic thermomechanics |
| F | Thermomagnetic and thermoelectric effects |
| G | Thermal shock |
| H | Thermal fatigue and stability |
| I | Thermal wave propagation |
| J | Thermofracture mechanics |
| K | Thermal stresses of solids with phase change |
| L | Composite materials |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
414 MASS TRANSFER
| B | Convection dominated transfer |
| C | Sublimation or ablation |
| D | Diffusion |
| E | Convection with diffusion |
| F | Double diffusion and other combined effects |
| G | Chemical reaction |
| H | Injection or suction |
| I | Porous media |
| J | Transient effects |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
416 COMBUSTION
| B | Fundamentals |
| C | Ignition (thermal and heterogeneous) |
| D | Laminar flame propagation |
| E | Turbulent flame propagation, flammability |
| F | Flame stability and stabilization |
| G | Combustion products, exhaust emissions |
| H | Interaction of flames and surfaces |
| I | Kinetics and mechanisms |
| J | Unsteady combustion and combustion acoustics |
| K | Supersonic combustion |
| L | Heterogeneous and multiphase combustion |
| M | Flame radiation |
| N | Furnaces |
| O | Combustors and afterburners |
| P | Solid fuels |
| Q | Liquid fuels |
| R | Oxidation and oxidizers |
| S | Flame and fire (spread and extinction) |
| T | Combustion, flame, and fire modeling |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
418 PRIME MOVERS AND PROPULSION SYSTEMS
| B | Fundamentals |
| C | Performance |
| D | Steam engines and turbines |
| E | Internal combustion, positive displacement engines |
| F | Free piston and wave engines |
| G | Gas turbines |
| H | Rocket motors |
| I | Jet and fanjet engines |
| J | Ramjets |
| K | Nuclear power systems |
| L | Ionic, electric, and photonic propulsion |
| M | Working fluids |
| N | Other devices |
450 MICROMERITICS
| B | Geometrical properties of solid particles |
| C | Mechanical and physical properties of solid particles |
| D | Comminution of solids |
| E | Statics of solid particles |
| F | Dynamics of solid particles |
| G | Snow motion |
| H | Characteristics of packings (pressured particles) |
| J | Mechanical and physical properties of atomized liquids |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
452 POROUS MEDIA
| B | Fundamentals of fluid flow |
| C | Seepage (incl pollutants) |
| D | Multiphase flow in porous solids |
| E | Unsteady flow |
| F | Fluidized beds |
| G | Elastic behavior of fluid-filled solids |
| H | Dynamics of fluid-filled solids |
| I | Thermodynamics, heat transfer, and combustion |
| K | Reservoir engineering |
| L | Flow stability |
| M | Non-Newtonian fluids |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
454 GEOMECHANICS
| B | Geomorphology |
| C | Tectonics |
| D | Seismology |
| E | Earthquake prediction |
| F | Heat transfer aspects |
| G | Vulcanology |
| H | Glaciology |
| I | Gravity |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Explorations, measurements |
456 EARTHQUAKE MECHANICS
| B | Seismicity (rate of occurrence) |
| C | Characteristics of strong ground motion |
| D | Geological criteria |
| E | Soil-structure interaction |
| F | Structural response |
| G | Design criteria |
| H | Seismic hydrodynamics |
| I | Tsunamis |
| J | Simulation |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental methods |
458 HYDROLOGY, OCEANOLOGY, METEOROLOGY
| B | Hydrology |
| C | Physical oceanography (currents,waves, etc) |
| D | Heat transfer in H and O |
| E | Computational techniques (H and O) |
| F | Experimental techniques (H and O) |
| G | Physical meteorology |
| K | Atmospheric turbulence, storms |
| L | Heat transfer in the atmosphere |
| M | Atmospheric boundary layer, terrain effects |
| P | Applied meteorology (engineering applications, etc) |
| Y | Computational techniques in meteorology |
| Z | Experimental techniques in meteorology |
500 FOSSIL FUEL SYSTEMS
| B | Geophysical aspects |
| C | Mining mechanics |
| D | Oil and gas drilling mechanics |
| E | Oil and gas reservoir engineering |
| F | Solid fuel comminution |
| G | Solid fuel conversion to liquid or gas fuel |
| H | Heat transfer and combustion problems |
502 NUCLEAR SYSTEMS
| B | Dynamics and vibration aspects |
| C | Structural mechanics aspects |
| D | Fracture mechanics aspects |
| E | Fluid mechanics aspects |
| F | Fluid structure interactions |
| G | Transient behavior (loss of coolant accidents, etc) |
| H | Radiation interaction on materials |
506 SOLAR AND OTHER ENERGY SYSTEMS
| B | Solar collector mechanics |
| D | Solar heat transfer |
| F | Other solar aspects |
| H | Geothermal energy |
| J | Wind, ocean, & hydro energy |
| L | Other energy systems |
| N | Energy storage |
| Q | Energy distribution (incl pipelines, transmission lines, etc) |
514 ENVIRONMENTAL MECHANICS
| B | Dispersion by air and water |
| F | Snow and ice mechanics |
| H | Waste management, pollution control |
| K | Other environmental problems |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
550 BIOMECHANICS
| B | Skeletal systems, bones, joints, ligaments |
| C | Muscle mechanics |
| D | Kinesiology |
| E | Mechanical properties of tissues and blood |
| F | Organs |
| G | Microbiomechanics |
| H | Transport phenomena (diffusion) |
| I | Fluid mechanics of circulatory systems & other body fluids |
| J | Brain and spinal trauma |
| K | Shock and vibration effects |
| L | Heat transfer aspects |
| M | Biopropulsion |
| P | Biomaterials |
| Y | Computational techniques |
| Z | Experimental techniques |
552 HUMAN FACTORS, REHAB, SPORTS, ETC
| B | Human factors, ergonomics, man-machine interface, safety |
| F | Rehabilitation devices and controls |
| K | Sports mechanics |