Materials engineering topic list of research papers
-
In-situ residual stress analysis during annealing treatments using neutron diffraction in combination with a novel furnace design
Abstract A method for in-situ monitoring of residual strain/stress evolution during annealing treatments has been developed using a new induction heating setup designed for neutron strain-scanning instruments. First, time-of-flight neutron...
2016 / P.E. Aba-Perea, T. Pirling, M. Preuss -
Influence of solution treatment on microstructure, mechanical and corrosion properties of Mg-4Zn alloy
Abstract The solution treatment parameters, mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of binary Mg-4Zn alloy were investigated. The results showed that after the solution treatment at 335 °C for 16 h, Mg-4Zn alloy had an ultimate tensile strength ...
2015 / Hongmin Jia, Xiaohui Feng, Yuansheng Yang -
Risks Identification in Embedded Software Development: Evidence from MVBC Project Survey
Abstract The risks occurred in development process pose great danger to the quality of embedded software. This paper concentrates on the risk profile of MVBC project. Questionnaires were collected from three different embedded software institutions, ...
2016 / Hao Song, Jirong Jiang -
Microstructure Prediction for Cryogenic Cutting Using a Physics-based Material Model
Abstract Cryogenic cutting has been demonstrated as an effective machining process for magnesium (Mg) alloy to improve its machined surface integrity. Previous numerical studies on cryogenic cutting are mostly based on phenomenological material...
2016 / Ninggang Shen, Hongtao Ding -
Three-dimensional nanostructure determination from a large diffraction data set recorded using scanning electron nanodiffraction2016 / Yifei Meng, Jian-Min Zuo
-
3-D Stress Intensity Factors due to Full Autofrettage for Inner Radial or Coplanar Crack Arrays and Ring Cracks in a Spherical Pressure Vessel
Abstract Three dimensional, Mode I, Stress Intensity Factor (SIF) distributions for radial or coplanar crack arrays as well as ring cracks emanating from the inner surface of an autofrettaged spherical pressure vessel are evaluated. The 3-D analysis ...
2016 / M. Perl, M. Steiner -
Estimation of Gas Turbine Blades Cooling Efficiency
Abstract This paper outlines the results of the evaluation of the most thermally stressed gas turbine elements, first stage power turbine blades, cooling efficiency. The calculations were implemented using a numerical simulation based on the Finite...
2016 / A.B. Moskalenko, A.I. Kozhevnikov -
Thermal stability of melt grown Tl-doped PbTeSe material for thermoelectric applications
Abstract Although the thermoelectric performance of PbTe-based materials, processed by hot-pressing, has recently been improved, there are concerns about its thermal stability. On the other hand, during the process of melt crystal growth the...
2016 / Ching-Hua Su -
A Modified Frame Difference Method Using Correlation Coefficient for Background Subtraction
Abstract Background subtraction is one of the most important step in video surveillance which is used in a number of real life applications such as surveillance, human machine interaction, optical motion capture and intelligent visual observation of ...
2016 / P. Ramya, R. Rajeswari -
Impregnation and encapsulation of lightweight aggregates for self-healing concrete
Abstract This study investigated a technique of impregnating potential self-healing agents into lightweight aggregates (LWA) and the self-healing performance of concrete mixed with the impregnated LWA. Lightweight aggregates with a diameter range of ...
2016 / R. Alghamri, A. Kanellopoulos, A. Al-Tabbaa -
Image Resolution Enhancement Using Wavelet Domain Transformation and Sparse Signal Representation
Abstract Image resolution enhancement or super-resolution (SR) problem generates a high resolution (HR) image from one or a set of low resolution (LR) images. In the past two decades, a wide variety of resolution enhancement algorithms have been...
2016 / Gunnam Suryanarayana, Ravindra Dhuli -
Plasmonic Effect Due to Silver Nanoparticles on Silicon Solar Cell
Abstract Plasmonic effects in thin film silicon solar cell are an emerging technology and area of rigorous research for the researchers from past couple of years. It has promising application in solar cells fabrication industries where it used...
2016 / Ralli Sangno, Santanu Maity, R.K. Mehta -
The Influence of Anti-Wear Additives on the Bearings Hydro-Mechanical Characteristics
Abstract The experimental dependencies of the friction coefficient and the wear rate for lubricants without additives and the oil containing an anti-wear additive are obtained. The received laws cannot be explained with the hydrodynamic theory of...
2016 / I.V. Mukchortov, K.A. Pochkaylo, E.A. Zadorozhnaya -
Linking Building Energy-Load Variations with Occupants’ Energy-Use Behaviors in Commercial Buildings: Non-Intrusive Occupant Load Monitoring (NIOLM)
Abstract Studies indicate that occupancy-related energy-use behaviors have a significant influence on overall energy consumption in commercial buildings. In this context, understanding and improving occupants’ energy-consuming behaviors shows...
2016 / Hamed Nabizadeh Rafsanjani, Changbum Ahn -
Trade Secret Model Based on OSHA Process Safety Management Requirement
Abstract Trade secrets is one of the 14 elements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Process Safety Management (PSM) standard. However, unlike the other 13 elements, there is little explanation or guidance on how to comply...
2016 / Noor Diana Abdul Majid, Azmi Mohd Shariff, Risza Rusli, Khairul Imran Azman -
Stability of D-mannitol upon Melting/Freezing Cycles under Controlled Inert Atmosphere
Abstract D-mannitol has been selected as phase change material for direct steam generation. Since its stability in air cannot be assured, according to previous studies, this paper deals with the behavior of this material under inert atmosphere....
2016 / Margarita-Manuela Rodríguez-García, Rocío Bayón, Esther Rojas -
Comparison of J Equations for SENT Specimens
Abstract A test standard for single edge notched tension (SENT) fracture toughness testing was issued in 2014 by British Standards as BS 8571:2014. Prior to BS 8571, most guidance on SENT test methodology was taken from DNV RP F108:2006 for...
2016 / Philippa Moore, Emily Hutchison -
Optimizing High Performance Self Compacting Concrete2017 / Yonathan Raymond A, Ekaputri Januarti Jaya, Triwulan
-
Ski Boot Soles Based on a Glass Fiber/Rubber Composite with Improved Grip on Icy Surfaces
Abstract A study on the effect of glass fibers/rubber composites on the grip on ice has been conducted in order to develop new materials for ski boot soles with increased grip in winter environments. The study has been conducted analyzing the...
2016 / Martino Colonna, Federico De Bon, Fabrizio Tarterini, Matteo Moncalero, Grazia Totaro, et al. -
Exergetic analysis of building integrated semitransparent photovoltaic module in clear sky condition at Bhopal India
Abstract In this research paper the energy, exergy and power generation of building integrated semitransparent photovoltaic (BISPV) modules for roof and facade has been evaluated. Solar radiation intensity on BISPV modules surfaces is an essential...
2016 / Akash Kumar Shukla, K. Sudhakar, Prashant Baredar