Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Annealing effects on deuterium retention behavior in damaged tungsten
Abstract Effects of annealing after/under iron (Fe) ion irradiation on deuterium (D) retention behavior in tungsten (W) were studied. The D2 TDS spectra as a function of heating temperature for 0.1dpa damaged W showed that the D retention was...
2016 / S. Sakurada, K. Yuyama, Y. Uemura, H. Fujita, C. Hu, et al. -
Stability Enhancement of High-speed Rotors on Foil Bearings with the Automatic Mode Switch
Abstract The paper features the advantages and disadvantages of the modern generation of the foil bearings. The calculation diagrams are provided for the dynamic characteristics evaluation and the character trajectories of the rotor's center. The...
2016 / A. Sytin, V. Tyurin, S. Antonov -
An Approach of a Knowledge-based Process to Integrate Real Geometry Models in Product Simulations
Abstract Simulation driven product development is state of the art to insure that the desired characteristics in use behave as requested without performing a time-consuming testing using expensive prototypes. To achieve the aim of realistic and...
2016 / Sebastian Katona, Michael Koch, Sandro Wartzack -
Safety assessment of steels under ULCF loading conditions with damage mechanics model
Abstract Ultra-low cycle fatigue (ULCF) loading conditions raise a complex problem for design and safe exploitation of steel constructions in seismic active zones on our planet. The investigation of the damage and failure of steel constructions...
2016 / Yidu Di, Denis Novokshanov, Sebastian Münstermann -
Super High Strength Metabentonite Based Geopolymer
Abstract The paper presents the results of the study on the effects of the combination of the low liquid/solid (l/s) ratio and pressure compaction of the fresh pastes on the properties of the hardened based geopolymer paste. It is very well known...
2016 / Vladimir Živica, Martin Palou, Eva Kuzielová, Matuš Žemlička -
Bending, Shear and Patch Loading Interaction Behaviour of Slender Steel Sections
Abstract The new Hárosi Danube bridge on the M0 highway around Budapest has been designed and erected between 2010-2012. The superstructure of the bridge is a continuous steel box girder with 3 spans (3 x 108.5 m). The independent static check in...
2016 / Balázs Kövesdi, László Dunai -
The Research of (NH4)2BeF4 Solution Purification Effectiveness
Abstract The research work topicality is based on necessity of beryllium production from fluorine containing raw materials technology optimization, beryllium losses minimization and environmental impact decrease by beryllium and materials based on...
2016 / A.N. Dyachenko, R.I. Kraydenko, I.V. Petlin, L.N. Malyutin -
Development of Alpine Skis Using FE Simulations
Abstract The ski manufacturing industry is characterized by short product life cycles and high innovation pressure in order to meet customer's expectations of progressive improvements of skis. To reduce development time a FE model was developed and...
2016 / Fabian Wolfsperger, Denes Szabo, Hansueli Rhyner -
Application of Multivariate Adaptive Regression Spline-Assisted Objective Function on Optimization of Heat Transfer Rate Around a Cylinder
Abstract The present study aims to predict the heat transfer characteristics around a square cylinder with different corner radii using multivariate adaptive regression splines (MARS). Further, the MARS-generated objective function is optimized by...
2016 / Prasenjit Dey, Ajoy K. Das -
Performance of Ternary Binder Blend Containing Cement, Waste Gypsum Wall Boards and Blast Furnace Slag in CLSM
Abstract Controlled low strength materials (CLSM), is a self-flowing cementitious backfill material, most suitable for sustainability objectives since it makes use of wastes in large quantities. Wasted gypsum wall boards (drywalls), a construction...
2016 / T. Raghavendra, Y.H. Siddanagouda, Fayaz Jawad, C.Y. Adarsha, B.C. Udayashankar -
Environmentally Safe Mortar and Grouting Solutions with Hollow Glass Microspheres
Abstract This article deals with the problem of increasing ecological safety, effectiveness and quality of mortars and grouting mortars. It is achieved by introduction of hollow glass microspheres into the cement mortar. Hollow glass microspheres...
2016 / V.A. Perfilov, D.V. Oreshkin, V.S. Semenov -
Pollen Rate Based Control and Stabilization of Double Inverted Pendulum
Abstract Naturally inspired Flower pollination unconstrained optimization method is applied for the stabilization of the double inverted pendulum control problem as part of this study which is a novelty. The optimization was applied under the...
2016 / Srikanth Kavirayani, Gundavarapu V. Nagesh Kumar -
High frequency modes meshfree analysis of Reissner–Mindlin plates
Abstract Finite element method (FEM) is well used for modeling plate structures. Meshfree methods, on the other hand, applied to the analysis of plate structures lag a little behind, but their great advantages and potential benefits of no meshing...
2016 / Tinh Quoc Bui, Duc Hong Doan, Thom Van Do, Sohichi Hirose, Nguyen Dinh Duc -
Flameless Catalytic LPG Combustion and its Optimization Approach
Abstract Catalytic combustion is a highly efficient and modern combustion technique. It incorporates noble metal catalysts to convert the fuel into the products of combustion and provide flameless heat. Flameless heat is appropriate to use in...
2016 / Debasis Maharana, P.A. Soloman -
Axiomatic Design of a Linear Motion Robotic Claw with Interchangeable Grippers
Abstract Reykjavik University's electronic lab has a five-axis CRS Robotics A255 arm used in laboratory exercises that are in need of an improved claw. The current claw limits the robot arm operation duration and dexterity due to its bulk. In...
2016 / Bjartmar Freyr Erlingsson, Ingólfur Hreimsson, Páll Indriði Pálsson, Sigurður Jóhann Hjálmarsson, Joseph Timothy Foley -
Surface Integrity Analysis of Laser Peen Micro-bending without Protective Coating
Abstract Laser peen micro-bending is a novel non-contact forming process for sheet metals using a nanosecond pulsed laser. In this study, laser peen micro-bending experiments are conducted for three engineering materials, Aluminum alloy 1060, OHFC...
2016 / Ninggang Shen, Hongtao Ding -
A Novel Equivalent Circuit for Analysing the Effect of Local Hotspots in Micro PEM Fuel Cells
Abstract The lifetime of a micro proton exchange membrane fuel cell is hugely dependent on the durability and longevity of the membrane used in the cell. An ideal membrane is expected to have its membrane impedance constant and distributed uniformly ...
2016 / Jisha R. Krishnan, Akhil K. Ramesh, K.K. Indhu, P. Ramesh -
Modelling of Processing Construction Waste Management System
Abstract through the process of refining the control system simulation of construction waste. This system includes two major subsystems. The first subsystem - the collection, sorting and transportation of construction waste. The second subsystem -...
2016 / Larisa S. Grigor’eva, Pavel P. Oleinik -
Fatigue Crack Propagation in Shot Peened al 7475-t7351 Alloy Specimens
Abstract The approach to engineering design based on the flaws propagation assumption applying the principles of fracture mechanics is commonly used in aluminum structures for aerospace engineering, in which surface shot peening is an attractive...
2016 / N. Ferreira, J.A.M. Ferreira, P.V. Antunes, J.D. Costa, C. Capela -
On monitoring mechanical characteristics of rolled electrolytic copper
Abstract Rolling technology for producing high-electrical-conductivity-copper strips and their quality are under investigation. The technology is designed for and used in the Bulgarian Metallurgical Plant SOFIA MED SA, Sofia. The copper strips are...
2016 / Donka Angelova, Svetla Yankova, Rozina Yordanova, Gergana Atanasova