Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Evaluation of a Pyrometric-based Temperature Measuring Process for the Laser Transmission Welding
Abstract An on-axis pyrometric-based temperature measurement method suitable for different laser transmission welding techniques is presented. A temperature detection during contour and quasi-simultaneous welding is demonstrated to fit the...
2012 / V. Wippo, M. Devrient, M. Kern, P. Jaeschke, T. Frick, et al. -
Phase Equilibria in Nb-Si-Mo Ternary Alloys at 1 273 K and 2 073 K
Abstract Phase equilibrium in Nb-Si-Mo ternary alloys (<37.5 at.% Si) at 1 273 K and 2 073 K is investigated by using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The partial...
2008 / Huang Qiang, Ma Chaoli, Zhao Xinqing, Xu Huibin -
Research on the Plane Multiple Cracks Stress Intensity Factors Based on Stochastic Finite Element Method
Abstract Taylor stochastic finite element method (SFEM) is applied to analyze the uncertainty of plane multiple cracks stress intensity factors (SIFs) considering the uncertainties of material properties, crack length, and load. The stochastic...
2009 / Xue Xiaofeng, Feng Yunwen, Ying Zhongwei, Feng Yuansheng -
Strain-rate sensitivity of glasses
Abstract We report on the loading-rate dependence of localized plastic deformation in inorganic covalent, metallic, ionic and superionic glasses. For this, the strain-rate sensitivity is determined through instrumented nanoindentation in a...
2014 / Rene Limbach, Bruno P. Rodrigues, Lothar Wondraczek -
Upgrading in Mechanical Properties of High Performance Aluminum Alloys by Compressive Torsion Process
Abstract The originally developed severe plastic deformation process, the compressive torsion process (CTP) was applied to Al-Fe series alloys to improve their ductility and waste 7050 alloy chips to reprise their solid phase recycling. In the Al...
2014 / N. Kanetake, Y. Kume, S. Ota, R. Morimoto -
Atomic Layer Deposition of Tungsten Oxide for Solar Cell Application
Abstract Tungsten oxide is deposited by atomic layer deposition (ALD) using tungsten hexacarbonyl [W(CO)6] and ozone [O3]. Growth characteristic is studied in detail by in-situ quartz crystal microbalance (QCM). A narrow temperature window is...
2014 / Dip K. Nandi, Shaibal K. Sarkar -
Characterization of Bimetallic Castings with an Austenitic Working Surface Layer and an Unalloyed Cast Steel Base2014 / Tomasz Wróbel
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A Novel Phase Frequency Detector for a High Frequency PLL Design
Abstract A simple new phase frequency detector (PFD) is presented in this paper. This PFD use only 10 transistors, whereas a conventional PFD uses 54 transistors. It has been observed that the proposed PFD could operate up to frequencies about 4.6...
2013 / K.K. Abdul Majeed, Binsu J. Kailath -
Nanotubes as polymers
Abstract In this review, we show that the structure and behavior of single-walled nanotubes (SWNTs) are essentially polymeric; in fact, many have referred to SWNTs as “the ultimate polymer”. The classification of SWNTS as polymers is explored by...
2009 / Micah J. Green, Natnael Behabtu, Matteo Pasquali, W. Wade Adams -
CO2 Laser Cutting of Alloy Steels Using N2 Assist Gas
Abstract Laser beam machining (LBM) is one of the most widely used thermal energy based non-contact type advance machining process which can be applied for almost whole range of materials. This paper defines mathematical models for surface roughness ...
2014 / Ahmet Cekic, Derzija Begic-Hajdarevic, Malik Kulenovic, Alma Omerspahic -
Recent developments in the co-delivery of siRNA and small molecule anticancer drugs for cancer treatment
Because of the complexity of cancer, combination therapy is becoming increasingly important to overcome multidrug resistance in cancer and to enhance apoptosis. Cancer treatment using nanocarriers to co-deliver small interfering RNA (siRNA) and small molecule...
2014 / Manju Saraswathy, Shaoqin Gong -
Survival Life Analysis of the Cutting Tools During Turning Titanium Metal Matrix Composites (Ti-MMCs)
Abstract Metal matrix composites (MMCs), as a new generation of materials; have proven to be viable materials in various industrial fields such as biomedical and aerospace. In order to achieve a valuable modification in various properties of...
2014 / M. Aramesh, Y. Shaban, M. Balazinski, H. Attia, H.A. Kishawy, et al. -
Optimization of the Clinching Tools by Means of Integrated FE Modeling and Artificial Intelligence Techniques
Abstract In the present work, an optimization of the clinching tools involving extensible dies is performed to increase the clinched joints strength. The clinched joint strength is influenced by the lock parameters, which in turn depend on the...
2013 / F. Lambiase, A. Di Ilio -
The Effect of Cutting Speed and Feed Rate on Hole Surface Integrity in Single-shot Drilling of Metallic-Composite Stacks
Abstract Experimental work was carried out to evaluate the influence of cutting speed (Ti/CFRP/Al: 30/120/120 and 36/144/144m/min) and feed rate (0.05, 0.08, 0.12 and 0.15mm/rev) on workpiece surface integrity following single-shot drilling of...
2014 / C.L. Kuo, S.L. Soo, D.K. Aspinwall, W. Thomas, S. Bradley, et al. -
A Study of Processing Al 6061 with Electrochemical Magnetic Abrasive Finishing
Abstract Recently, obtaining the smooth surface of low roughness with high efficiency is increasingly desired in mechanical manufacturing. However, it is difficult for the traditional finishing technologies to satisfy both of surface quality and...
2014 / G.Y. Liu, Z.N. Guo, S.Z. Jiang, N.S. Qu, Y.B. Li -
Research on Application of Steering Drilling Technologies in Shale Gas Development
Abstract HF-1 well of Pengye is a sidetracking horizontal well for shale gas development, the directional segment of the well is long, high requirements for well trajectory control of the directional segment in construction process. In allusion to...
2014 / Guang Xinjun, Li Jing -
Assessment of an Empirical Bob-skeleton Steering Model
Abstract The sport of Skeleton involves the headfirst decent on a Bobsleigh ice track, whereby an athlete lies face forward on a sled with two runners. The athlete steers by applying reactive control movements with his or her shoulders and knees....
2014 / Caleb Sawade, Stephen Turnock, Alexander Forrester, Martin Toward -
Auxetic Materials for Sports Applications
Abstract In this paper, the auxetic effect is introduced, the range of auxetic materials is briefly reviewed, and research demonstrating benefits having potential in sports applications is highlighted. These include the use of auxetic materials in...
2014 / Mohammad Sanami, Naveen Ravirala, Kim Alderson, Andrew Alderson -
Fabrication and characterization of gas sensor micro-arrays
Abstract A novel structures of nanomaterials gas sensors array constructed using ZnO, and ZnO doped with Al via sol–gel technique. Two structure arrays are developed; the first one is a double sensor array based on doping with percentages of 1% and...
2014 / H. Shokry Hassan, A.B. Kashyout, I. Morsi, A.A.A. Nasser, A. Raafat -
Heat Treatment of Aluminium Foam Precursors: Effects on Foam Expansion and Final Cellular Structure
Abstract Aluminium foams produced by the powder metallurgical route present an initial –anisotropic– semisolid expansion that has a detrimental effect on the foamability and on the subsequent quality of the final cellular structure. The present work ...
2014 / Jaime Lázaro, Eusebio Solórzano, Miguel Angel Rodríguez-Pérez, Olaf Rämer, Francisco García-Moreno, et al.