The flow through a symmetric, lens-shaped duct is solved by accurate Ritz and perturbation methods. The flow rate (resistance) is found for various thickness ratios. The flow rate is much better than friction factor–Reynolds number product as an index for duct flows, especially for the lens duct studied in this paper. The results are also important for the torsion of lens-shaped bars.

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