Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Applying Intelligent Computing Techniques to Modeling Biological Networks from Expression Data
Constructing biological networks is one of the most important issues in systems biology. However, constructing a network from data manually takes a considerable large amount of time, therefore an automated procedure is advocated. To automate the procedure of...
2008 / Wei-Po Lee, Kung-Cheng Yang -
Numerical Optimization Technique for Optimal Design of the n Grooves Surface Plasmon Grating Coupler
Abstract A gradient based numerical optimization technique to obtain an optimal design of the geometry of a metal grating and parameters of an incident Gaussian beam (GB) to excite surface plasmons is introduced. The numerical gradient is obtained...
2014 / Carmen Caiseda, Igor Griva, Luis Martinez, Kyle Shaw, Dan Weingarten -
A review of discrete modeling techniques for fracturing processes in discontinuous rock masses
Abstract The goal of this review paper is to provide a summary of selected discrete element and hybrid finite–discrete element modeling techniques that have emerged in the field of rock mechanics as simulation tools for fracturing processes in rocks ...
2014 / A. Lisjak, G. Grasselli -
Design and Modeling of a Three-axis Piezoresistive Microelectronic Accelerometer
Abstract Micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) for automotive industry and biomedical applications (BioMEMS) have the fastest growth rate within the MEMS market. The Microsystems job market imposes to research laboratories and universities to...
2014 / N. Benmoussa, A. Benichou, K. Ghaffour, B. Benyoucef -
A Cellular Metal Composed of Straight Wires
Abstract In this study, two variations of WBC (Wire-woven Bulk Cross) fabricated using straight wires instead of helical wires are introduced, and their mechanical properties under compression or shear loading are investigated by numerical...
2014 / Min-Geun Lee, Ki-Ju Kang -
On Fatigue Behaviour of Two Spring Steels. Part II: Mathematical Models
Abstract Symmetric fatigue in two spring steels is investigated in three groups of specimens. One of the groups (Steel EN10270-1SH/ DIN 17223C – C 0.82%, Mn 0.76%, Si 0.26%) has experienced rotating-bending fatigue in air, and the other two groups...
2014 / Donka Angelova, Rozina Yordanova, Svetla Yankova -
Fractographic Evaluation of the Fracture Toughness Tests of PWR Materials after Neutron Irradiation
Abstract The Reactor pressure vessel is a main component of a nuclear power plant's primary circuit. WWER 440 is one of the most widely used nuclear reactors of the second generation. The main structural material of the WWER 440 is the base metal,...
2014 / Jan Štefan, Jan Siegl, Miloš Kytka -
Investigating Eccentricity Effects in Turn-milling Operations
Abstract Manufacturing of parts made out of difficult-to-cut materials presents many challenges. Reduced productivity and increased cost due to low machinability and tool life are main problems in these applications. Turn-milling may offer important ...
2014 / Emre Uysal, Umut Karaguzel, Erhan Budak, Mustafa Bakkal -
3D overlapped grouping Ga for optimum 2D guillotine cutting stock problem
Abstract The cutting stock problem (CSP) is one of the significant optimization problems in operations research and has gained a lot of attention for increasing efficiency in industrial engineering, logistics and manufacturing. In this paper, new...
2014 / Maged R. Rostom, Ashraf O. Nassef, Sayed M. Metwalli -
Structural and Optical Properties of Spray-deposited Cu2ZnSnS4 thin Films
Abstract Stoichiometric kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin films were successfully synthesized by spray pyrolysis on heated glass under the air atmosphere. The characterization of its structure, morphology, phase constituents, and optical properties...
2014 / R.J. Deokate, A.D. Adsool, N.S. Shinde, S.M. Pawar, C.D. Lokhande -
Superplastic Behaviour and Microstructural Evolution in Stepped Tensile Deformation of Titanium Alloy2013 / X. F. Xu, J. G. Zhang, C. F. Liu, G. C. Wang, Z. H. Yun
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Development of GLX-50 Drill Carriage Used in Marsh and Shoal Area
Abstract It is hard for geodrilling equipment, materials and personnel to enter the marsh and shoal areas, and the drilling equipment is hard to be installed and fixed for drilling, sampling and construction. According to the landform...
2014 / Shi Xinhui, Li Jianhua, Liu Wenwu -
A CFD Analysis of Flow Around a Disc
Abstract Discus, disc golf and ultimate Frisbee are all sports that utilise rotating disc projectiles. The aim of this study was to use computational fluid dynamics (CFD) examine the flow over a disc and in doing so determine which CFD model is most ...
2014 / R.A. Lukes, J.H. Hart, J. Potts, S.J. Haake -
Genome-wide analysis of high risk human papillomavirus E2 proteins in human primary keratinocytes
Abstract The E2 protein is expressed in the early stage of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection that is associated with cervical lesions. This protein plays important roles in regulation of viral replication and transcription. To characterize the...
2014 / Nuchsupha Sunthamala, Chai Ling Pang, Francoise Thierry, Sebastien Teissier, Chamsai Pientong, et al. -
Evaluating the Roughness According to the Tool Path Strategy When Milling Free Form Surfaces for Mold Application
The mold manufacture has a direct influence on the lead time, costs and quality of plastic products. Milling is the most important machining process in this industry. Due to some limitations on the milling operations, the surface roughness required for a mold is...
2014 / Adriano Fagali de Souza, Adriane Machado, Sueli Fischer Beckert, Anselmo Eduardo Diniz -
Development of a Method for Visualization and Evaluation of Production Logistics in a Multi-variant Production
Abstract A demand-actuated supply within the agreed time has become more challenging due to the growing number of variations and the associated increase of parts and suppliers. The logistical process of the material flow has become extremely...
2014 / W. Bauer, O. Ganschar, S. Gerlach -
Formability of AZ31 Mg alloy sheets within medium temperatures
Abstract The stretching tests of the commercial AZ31 Mg alloy were conducted at 130 °C, 170 °C, 210 °C, at the forming speeds of 10 mm/min and 50 mm/min, respectively. The formability of AZ31 sheets at high temperature was evaluated by forming limit ...
2014 / Lei Wang, Qi Qiao, Yang Liu, Xiu Song -
Safety Aspects of the use of LNG for Marine Propulsion
Abstract Liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel shows a large energy to volume ratio. In addition, its combustion is characterized by low levels of production of CO2, SOX, NOX and particulate matter in comparison to conventional fuels. To reduce the...
2012 / L. Vandebroek, J. Berghmans -
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Proposal of Storage Process Optimization in Manufacturing Enterprise
Abstract Article focuses on the issue of storage optimization and efficiency improvement through the control and overview of material flow in the chosen company. In the first chapter is processed introduction overview of case study. Second chapter...
2014 / Tomas Duranik, Markus Stopper, Juraj Ruzbarsky