Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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A Novel Process for Detoxification of BERs in Waste PCBs
Abstract Waste printed circuit boards (WPCBs) contain high amount of brominated flame retardants that may bring a series of environmental and health problems. In the present study, an effective and environmental-friendly process using sub- and...
2012 / Mingfei Xing, Fushen Zhang -
Mechanical Behaviour of Sintered Cu-5%W Nano Powder Composite
Abstract Experimental investigations were undertaken in order to understand the mechanism of deformation and densification behaviour during cold upset forming operation on sintered Cu-5%W nano composite. High-energy mechanical milling was used to...
2012 / S.C. Vettivel, N. Selvakumar, P. Vijay Ponraj -
Finite-Element Analysis of Magnetic Field and the Flow of Magnetic Fluid in the Core of Magnetic-Fluid Seal for Rotational Shaft
Abstract There has been developed a mathematical model for analyzing the magnetic field in the core of magnetic-fluid seal (MFS) with account of nonlinear magnetic properties of the materials for magnetic core and shaft. To provide for the numerical ...
2012 / A. Radionov, A. Podoltsev, A. Zahorulko -
The Development of a Low Cost Pneumatic Air Muscle Actuated Anthropomorphic Robotic Hand
Abstract This paper presents the design of an anthropomorphic robotic hand of low-budget, achieving basic grasps similar to the human hand. The hand has an anthropomorphic design with 16 degrees of freedom (DOFs). With 14 Mckibben style pneumatic...
2012 / Chung Yik Lau, Almon Chai -
Development of a new product for unrestrained heart rate measurement in swimming: a user centered design approach
Abstract This paper reports the development of a new product for unrestrained heart rate measurement to provide feedback and target training efforts in professional swimming. While training is considered to be the key to becoming a top athlete,...
2010 / Vincent van Rooijen, Lenneke de Voogd-Claessen, Kristina Lauche, Vincent Jeanne, Roald van der Vliet -
Optimization of Machining Parameters in Steel Turning Operation by Taguchi Method
Abstract This work is optimization of machining parameters in steel turning operation by Taguchi method. In this study the experimental work was carried out by turning EN-31 steel alloy by using tungsten carbide inserts. There were three main...
2012 / L.B. Abhang, M. Hameedullah -
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM): Practices in Malaysian Industries and Possible Change towards Green Manufacturing
Abstract Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is material removal process by a series of rapid recurring electrical discharges between the cutting tool (electrode) and the work piece in the presence of dielectric fluid. The process benefits...
2012 / Norliana Mohd Abbas, Noriah Yusoff, Rohidatun Mahmod@Wahab -
Accident Cause Analysis and Evacuation Countermeasures on the High-Rise Building Fires
Abstract In recent years, the number of high-rise building fire keeps high and the fires are threatening the people's lives and properties seriously. According to current situation on the high-rise building fires, the fire accident was deduced and...
2012 / Chen Haitao, Lou Leilei, Qiu Jiuzi -
Robust Tracking Control for Constrained Robots
Abstract In this paper, a novel robust tracking control law is proposed for constrained robots under unknown stiffness environment. The stabilityand the robustness of the controller are proved using a Lyapunov-based approach where the relationship...
2012 / Haifa Mehdi, Olfa Boubaker -
Simulation of Realistic Water on 3D Game Scene
Abstract Realistic water simulation has been one of the classic challenges of real-time computer graphics, especially in 3D games and animations. The paper proposed an improved water simulation method based on sine function. Using GPU programming,...
2012 / Xiang Xu, Kun Zou -
On the anodic deposition of poly-L-lysine on indium tin oxide
Abstract We provide and discuss electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM) measurements confirming previously-reported observations that poly-L-lysine films deposited from solution under anodic conditions grow at a constant deposition rate...
2016 / Sara Nilsson, Nathaniel D. Robinson -
Multi-channel monolithic integrated optic fiber Bragg grating sensor interrogator2011 / Edgar A. Mendoza, Yan Esterkin, Cornelia Kempen, Zongjian Sun
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Effects of Using Fins and Carboceramics on the Solidification Characteristics of Aluminum Casting Alloys?2011 / Seyyed Mohammad Ali Boutorabi, Masoud Zandira
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Study on Maximum Scouring Depth of Gravel Channels
Abstract The local scour depth is a key parameter in the design of levee engineering. Based on experiment data, a non-dimensional analysis for the prediction of local scour depth is related to the approach flow velocity, flow depth, flow angle,...
2012 / Li Xia, Hou Ji -
A Novel Crosstalk Elimination Method for Sonar Ranging System in Rescue Robot
Abstract Ultrasonic crosstalk can cause false distance measurements and reduce the work efficiency of sonar ranging system. To enhance the performance of sonar ranging system in rescue robot, quadrature phase shift keying (QPSK) excitation sequences ...
2012 / Zhenjing Yao, Jingsong Yang, Shucong Liu -
Permanent Calibration in High Frequency Ratio (>0.3) Dynamic Unbalance Measurement
Abstract When measurement rotating speed exceeds 0.3 times natural frequency, the SNR of vibration signal will be enhanced obviously in dynamic unbalance measurement. The calibration method proposed by authors can reduce the dynamic unbalance...
2012 / Zhao Dingding, Cai Ping -
Automated Image Measurement of Parachute Projection Area under Inflation Process
Abstract Parachute projection area plays a vital role in parachute design and performance analysis. This paper presents an effective method for automated measurement of parachute projection area under inflation process. After masking out the...
2012 / Peng Guo, Gang Xia, Zi-Zeng Qin -
Optical Characterization of Soda Lime Borosilicate Glass Doped with TiO2
Abstract In this work, TiO2 doped in soda lime borosilicate glasses were prepared with chemical compositions of 10Na2O: 30B2O3: 10CaO: (50-x)SiO2: xTiO2 where x = 0.0, 2.0, 4.0, 6.0, 8.0 and 10.0mol, respectively, and investigated their physical and ...
2012 / S. Ruengsri, J. Kaewkhao, P. Limsuwan -
The Effect of Heat Treatment on Crystal Structure in Zircon Monitored by ESR and XRD
Abstract X-band ESR spectra of zircon before and after heat treatment under oxygen rich atmosphere were measured with directions of the magnetic field applied in parallel and perpendicular to c-axis [001]. Seven peaks of Zeeman interaction were...
2012 / T. Kittiauchawal, A. Mungchamnankit, S. Sujinnapram, J. Kaewkhao, P. Limsuwan -
Dynamic Response Analysis on Submerged Floating Tunnel due to Hidrodynamic Loads
Abstract This paper presents mooring system analysis on submerged floating tunnel (SFT) with a number of mooring configurations and the influence of mooring angle variations to its dynamic response. Working loads considered on the tunnel are current ...
2015 / Dirta Marina Chamelia, Wisnu Wardhana, Rudi Walujo Prastianto, Sivianita