Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Unit cell simulations and porous plasticity modelling for recrystallization textures in aluminium alloys
Abstract The well-known Gurson model has been heuristically extended to incorporate effects of matrix anisotropy on the macroscopic yielding of porous ductile solids. Typical components of recrystallization textures for aluminium alloys were used to ...
2016 / L.E.B Dæhli, J. Faleskog, T. Børvik, O.S. Hopperstada -
Crash Testing of a CFRP Commercial Aircraft Sub-Cargo Fuselage Section
Abstract The paper addresses the testing at the ONERA (Office National d’Etudes et de Recherches Aérospatiales) crash tower of a sub-cargo demonstrator representative of new generation CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) commercial aircraft. The...
2016 / David Delsart, Gérald Portemont, Matthias Waimer -
Interaction Extent of the Planar Geotextile Reinforcement Subgrade of Roads and Rail Routes
Abstract Horizontal means of reinforcement layers of soil substrates installed in roads and rail routes also the interaction of geotextiles reinforcement of the soil are the subject of discussion in this article. The effectiveness of friction is the ...
2016 / Krzysztof Gradkowski -
Improving Surface Finish of 3D-printed Metals by Ultrasonic Nanocrystal Surface Modification
Abstract Poor surface finish of 3D-printed metals significantly deteriorates their corrosion, wear and fatigue resistance. Ultrasonic nano-crystal surface modification (UNSM) is an innovative surface processing technique that utilizes low amplitude...
2016 / Chi Ma, Yalin Dong, Chang Ye -
Sputtering properties of RAFM steels under high-flux He plasma exposure
Abstract Sputtering properties of F82H and CLF-1 RAFM (reduced activation ferritic/martensitic) steels are investigated under exposure to high-flux He plasmas (Γi ∼2–4×1022 m−2s−1) in PISCES-B with a low...
2016 / D. Nishijima, M.J. Baldwin, R.P. Doerner, H. Tanigawa, P. Wang, et al. -
Effects of Broaching Operations on the Integrity of Machined Surface
Abstract Surface integrity describes the characteristics of a workpiece surface after being modified by manufacturing processes. It is an important term particularly where safe performance of parts is a prime concern. Broaching, is a unique...
2016 / A. Hosseini, H.A. Kishawy, B. Moetakef-Imani -
High Strain Rate Characteristics of Nanoparticle Modified Blast Energy Absorbing Materials
Abstract Due to explosion, and insufficient energy absorbing capabilities of civil building structures, many structures collapsed, which can be connected with losses of human lives and properties. One way how to improve the blast resistance of the...
2016 / Martina Drdlová, Vladan Prachař -
Integration Axiomatic Design with Quality Function Deployment and Sustainable Design for the Satisfaction of an Airplane Tail Stakeholders
Abstract One of the most important criteria to remain competitive in the marketplace is a suitable product design that satisfy requirements of a diverse range of stakeholders. But, ambiguous, different and general description of customer needs,...
2016 / Mohammadali Shahi Ashtiany, Alireza Alipour -
An analytical and numerical study for thermosolutal nanofluid convection using revised model
Summary The conservation equations for binary nanofluid system are solved to get eigenvalue equation. Valid approximations are used to simplify the complex expressions for analytical results. Oscillatory motions are not possible and hence mode of...
2016 / Jyoti Sharma, Urvashi Gupta, R.K. Wanchoo, Jyoti Ahuja -
The polymer–polymorphoid nature of glass aging process
Abstract Based on the concept of polymeric–polymorphous structure of glass and glass-forming liquid experimental data have been analyzed revealing the nature of glass aging. We show that the glass forming substance is a copolymer consisting of...
2016 / Victor S. Minaev, Nikolai M. Parfenov, Sergey P. Timoshenkov, Victor V. Kalugin, Ludmila P. Batyunya, et al. -
A Proposed System of Ship Trajectory Control Using Particle Swarm Optimization
Abstract This paper discussed the operation of Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) to optimize a Fuzzy Model Reference Learning Controller (FMRLC) for ship. FMRLC is developed by synthesizing several basic ideas from fuzzy set and control theory. It...
2016 / T.K. Sethuramalingam, B. Nagaraj -
Precise Control of Metal Oxide Thin Films Deposition in Magnetron Sputtering Plasmas for High Performance Sensing Devices Fabrication
Abstract Magnetron sputtering deposition is a widely used technique to deposit thin film precisely at nanoscale level. During the deposition of metal oxide thin films, reactive oxygen gas is introduced into the deposition chamber. Pure metal and...
2016 / Nayan Nafarizal -
Engineering validation for lithium target facility of the IFMIF under IFMIF/EVEDA project
Abstract The International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility (IFMIF), presently in the Engineering Validation and Engineering Design Activities (EVEDA) phase was started from 2007 under the frame of the Broader Approach (BA) agreement. In the...
2016 / E. Wakai, T. Kanemura, H. Kondo, Y. Hirakawa, Y. Ito, et al. -
Research of Influence of Soil Strength Failure on the Initial Seismic Action Transformation
Abstract The article examines the base - foundation slab system joint work with the nonlinear nature of the work and potential loss of base soil strength taking into account. As a source of the seismic action a three component accelerogram of an...
2016 / O.V. Mkrtychev, M.S. Busalova -
Investigation of the Explosion Behaviour Affected by the Changes of Particle Size
Abstract Nanotechnology revolution seems to be one of the fastest growing industries and promising technologies in our society. Research has shown that nanoparticles exhibit certain unique qualities and properties which gave rise to its production...
2016 / Noor Ain Ab Kadir, Risza Rusli, Azizul Buang, Nur Shamimi Abdul Rahim -
Iterative Learning for Machine Tools Using a Convex Optimisation Approach
Abstract Dynamic, quasi-static and motion control deviations lead to nonlinear but systematic tracking errors. It is shown that these errors can be reduced significantly by adjusting the set points using an optimization based iterative learning...
2016 / Titus Haas, Natanael Lanz, Roman Keller, Sascha Weikert, Konrad Wegener -
Application of Lifting Wavelet Transform for Pavement Surface Monitoring by use of a Mobile Profilometer
Abstract Surface distress degrades not only structural but also functional performance of a pavement. In today’s socio-economic situations, as pavement infrastructures have aged, road agencies are obliged to monitor their pavements to locate...
2016 / Kazuya Tomiyama, Akira Kawamura -
Laser Encapsulation of Organic Electronics with Adapted Diode Lasers in Flexible Production Processes
Abstract Flexible organic electronics such as OLPV and OLED modules are highly sensitive against water and oxygen. To protect them against the environment and to ensure a long lifetime visual transparent ultra high barrier films are used for the...
2016 / Maximilian Brosda, Alexander Olowinsky, Alexander Pelzer -
Torrefaction Reaction Characteristic of Various Biomass Waste on Pilot Scale of Torrefaction Reaction System
Abstract Torrefaction processes of three kinds of waste biomass species, including EFB(Empty Fruit Bunches), wood pellet and rice husks were investigated on the pilot scale of torrefaction reaction system with rotary kiln type of reactor. The yield...
2016 / S.B. Nam, Y.S. Park, D.J. Kim, J.H. Gu -
Study of the Effect of Thermal Cutting on the Microstructure and Chemical Composition of the Edges of Workpieces Made of Steel Brands S345, S390
Abstract The results of the experimental evaluation of the response of low-alloy steels on the thermal cycle of plasma and oxy-fuel cutting to determine their applicability for preparation of workpiece edges without subsequent machining are given in ...
2016 / A.K. Tingaev, R.G. Gubaydulin, I.A. Ilin