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Prikl. Mekh. Tekh. Fiz., 2006 Volume 47, Issue 2, Pages 60–69 (Mi pmtf2129)

Reptation motion of large animals in a fluid

V. M. Shapovalov

Volgograd State Technical University, Volgograd, 400103, Russia

Abstract: An asymptotic analysis of the plane problem of reptation motion of animals in a fluid is performed in a long-wave approximation. Turbulent motion is considered. Asymptotic estimates are obtained for the axial and shear forces, expended energy, and motion trajectory. Results of numerical analysis are given.

Keywords: turbulence, reptation motion, elastic line.

UDC: 534.222.2

Received: 27.04.2005


 English version:
Journal of Applied Mechanics and Technical Physics, 2006, 47:2, 199–207

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