Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Surface Property Modification of Alumina Sprayed Coatings Using Nd:YAG Laser
Abstract Alumina sprayed coating is an important surface processing technology for mechanical and structural components. However, alumina sprayed coating surfaces are normally very rough and have internal pores. In addition, plasma spraying causes a ...
2016 / Ryoko Moriya, Mabito Iguchi, Shunichi Sasaki, Jiwang Yan -
Probability of Observable Flaw Initiation at High Cycle Fatigue
Abstract The question investigated in this contribution is how to describe and calculate the evolution of the probability of initiation of an observable fatigue flaw under a history of mechanical stimulus corresponding to fatigue at high number of...
2014 / Vasileios Grigoriou, Eugen Bruhwiler -
Design and Analysis of Thin Film Silicon Solar Cells Using FDTD Method
Abstract Silicon based solar cells are having weak absorption of light and hence, needs light trapping mechanism for the enhancement of solar cell performance. This paper explores the designing of thin film solar cells based on distributed Bragg...
2015 / S. Saravanan, R.S. Dubey, S. Kalainathan -
The Use of Job Aids for Visual Inspection in Manufacturing and Maintenance
Abstract Visual inspection is a task regularly seen in manufacturing applications and is still primarily carried out by human operators. This study explored the use of job aids (anything used to assist the operator with the task, such as lists,...
2015 / Rebecca L. Charles, Teegan L. Johnson, Sarah R. Fletcher -
Experimental Investigation of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (SCCO2) Performance as a Sustainable Cooling Technique
Abstract The use of mineral based cutting fluid in machining process induces negative effects especially to the environment, operator's health and the machining cost itself. In sustainable machining concept, the coolant techniques such as minimum...
2016 / E.A. Rahim, A.A. Rahim, M.R. Ibrahim, Z. Mohid -
Modular Tool for the Simulation of Compressor Trains for Oil and Gas Applications
Abstract Recently, in the oil and gas extraction and transportation field, much attention has been paid both to increase efficiency and to reduce the environmental impact of the extraction techniques that, by now, consists mainly on Enhanced Oil...
2015 / Carlo Carcasci, Leopoldo Marini, Benedetta Morini, Margherita Porcelli, Mirko Micio, et al. -
Unsteady MHD Flow and Heat Transfer over a Stretching Permeable Surface with Suction or Injection
Abstract A theoretical investigation is presented to describe a two-dimensional unsteady flow of a viscous incompressible electrically conducting fluid over a stretching permeable surface taking into account a transverse magnetic field of constant...
2015 / Mohan Kumar Choudhary, Santosh Chaudhary, Ritu Sharma -
The Numerical Models Spectral Phantoms in Solid Mechanics
Abstract The report reviews the spectrum distortion problem of the deformations distribution function in the mechanical system in numerical simulations. For example, the beam deflection it is shown that the virtual function spectrum depends...
2015 / Mikhail S. Hlystunov, Valery I. Prokopiev, Zhanna G. Mogilyuk -
Ferromagnetic Transition in a Caged Compound NdOs2Zn20
Abstract Magnetic properties in a caged compound NdOs2Zn20 have been studied by the measurements of magnetization M, magnetic susceptibility M/B, and specific heat C. The measurements indicate that NdOs2Zn20 shows a structural transition at Ts = 62K ...
2015 / Kazuhei Wakiya, Keisuke T. Matsumoto, Takahiro Onimaru, Kazunori Umeo, Toshiro Takabatake -
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Shape Memory Epoxy Foams and Composites: Ribes_foam2 Experiment on Spacecraft “Bion-m1” and Future Perspective
Abstract Shape memory epoxy foams and composites were tested in April 2013, on board the BION-M1 spacecraft through the Soyuz-2 launch vehicle, with the aim to study their behaviour in microgravity for future applications. The on-orbit Ribes_Foam2...
2015 / L. Santo, F. Quadrini, W. Villadei, G. Mascetti, V. Zolesi -
Application of Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Computing Critical Depth of Horseshoe Cross Section Tunnel
Abstract Critical depth is an important parameter in the design, operation and maintenance of open channels and analysis of gradually varied flow. For horseshoe cross section channels, the governing equations are highly nonlinear in the critical...
2014 / Ayoub Bahmanikashkooli, Majid Zare, Bahman Safarpour, Mostafa Safarpour -
Applications of Applied Mechanics to the Solution of Problems Connected with Transportation and Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel
Abstract The paper is devoted to description of methods and procedures of applied mechanics that are used for solution of problems connected with transportation and storage of spent nuclear fuel or other nuclear waste. The safety of nuclear fuel...
2016 / František Trebuňa, František Šimčák, Jozef Bocko -
Achievements in M-PACC Project and Future Prospects on R&D of Coated Conductors in Japan
Abstract A national project of Materials & Power Applications of Coated Conductors (M-PACC) including R&D of coated conductors (CC) and the applications in Japan had been promoted for 5years and was finished at the end of February in 2013....
2014 / Teruo Izumi -
Assessment Tool for Building Materials - The Role of the Odor
Abstract A parameter for “odor intensity” is integrated into an assessment tool for relative sustainability degree of building materials (PhD work of the author). The investigation tries to figure out if the rating is modified by the inclusion of...
2015 / Silvia de Lima Vasconcelos, Carlos Alho, Olaf Zeidler, Birgit Müller -
Creep and Damage Analysis of Reactor Pressure Vessel Considering Core Meltdown Scenario
Abstract The Fukushima accident shows that In-Vessel Retention (IVR) of molten core debris has not been appropriately assessed, and a certain pressure (up to 8.0MPa) still exists inside the reactor pressure vessel (RPV). Generally, the pressure is...
2015 / J.F. Mao, J.W. Zhu, S.Y. Bao, L.J. Luo, Z.L. Gao -
Electronic Sensor for pH Measurements in Nanoliters
Abstract An original design is proposed for the fabrication of an electronic sensor. The device consists on a field effect transistor (FET) combined with an integrated microfluidic channel and is devoted to charges detection in liquids. The...
2014 / I. Bouhadda, O. De Sagazan, F. Le Bihan -
aZIBO Shape Descriptor for Monitoring Tool Wear in Milling
Abstract The aim of this paper is to estimate efficiently insert wear in metal machining and to improve tool replacement operations. Image processing and classification are used to automatize the decision making about the adequate time for tool...
2015 / M.T. García-Ordás, E. Alegre, V. González-Castro, O. García-Olalla, J. Barreiro, et al. -
Stochastic model updating using distance discrimination analysis
Abstract This manuscript presents a stochastic model updating method, taking both uncertainties in models and variability in testing into account. The updated finite element (FE) models obtained through the proposed technique can aid in the analysis ...
2014 / Zhongmin Deng, Sifeng Bi, Sez Atamturktur -
Grain growth in calibre rolled Mg–3Al–1Zn alloy and its effect on hardness
Abstract Calibre rolling of Mg–3Al–1Zn alloy at 300 °C led to development of fine grain size of 3 µm. Subsequent annealing, from 5 to 6000 minutes at 300–450 °C, revealed faster grain growth initially up to 60 minutes, which became sluggish on...
2015 / R.L. Doiphode, S.V.S. Narayana Murty, N. Prabhu, B.P. Kashyap