Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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A simple idea for reducing the cost and weight of plaster-cast orthoses
Abstract Objective To reduce the cost and weight of plaster molded orthosis (increasing patient comfort), keeping the same resistance. Methods 22 plaster orthosis...
2013 / André Esmanhotto, Guilherme Esmanhotto -
Exploring the Thread-level Parallelisms for the Next Generation Geophysical Fluid Modelling Framework Fluidity-ICOM
Abstract In this paper, we highlight our progress in implementing a hybrid OpenMP-MPI version of the unstructured finite element appli- cation Fluidity-ICOM. We demonstrate that utilising non-blocking algorithms and libraries are critical to...
2013 / Xiaohu Guo, Gerard Gorman, Michael Lange, Lawrence Mitchell, Michèle Weiland -
Numerical Analysis of Air Flow through Metal Foams
Abstract X-ray micro computed tomography (μ-CT), originally developed for non-destructive biomedical imaging, is increasingly being employed in areas as diverse as materials characterization and reverse engineering. The technique employs computer...
2014 / Andrea Diani, Kartik K. Bodla, Luisa Rossetto, Suresh V. Garimella -
Development of BZO Doped YGdBCO Thick Films Using TFA-MOD Process
Abstract TFA-MOD (Metal Organic Deposition using Trifluoro-acetates) process is of considerable practical concern for future applications since it can fabricate high performance coated conductors (CCs) with low cost. In this study, we developed the...
2013 / T. Nakamura, K. Nakahata, M. Yoshizumi, T. Izumi, Y. Shiohara, et al. -
Exploration of Impact of Technological Parameters on Surface Gloss of Plastic Parts
Abstract Surface gloss of plastic parts is considered to be crucial attribute of quality, especially in cases where esthetical appearance is of importance. This article provides an exploration of how decisive parameters of technological process...
2013 / V. Modrak, J. Mandulak -
The Smart Factory: Exploring Adaptive and Flexible Manufacturing Solutions
Abstract Nowadays we live in a world,whicha decade ago would only be described in the science fiction literature. More and more things become smart and both scientists and engineers strive for developing not only new and innovative devices, but also ...
2014 / Agnieszka Radziwon, Arne Bilberg, Marcel Bogers, Erik Skov Madsen -
Mechanical Response of a Micro Silicon Membrane: Model Validation by Finite Element Method
Abstract In the piezoresistive pressure sensor, we need to study the stress repartition on the Silicon membrane surface. This study is very important because it allows us to determinate where the stress is maximal and to place there the four...
2014 / N. Benmoussa, R. Otmani, B. Benyoucef -
Experimental and Numerical Study of the Heat Transfer Characteristics in Solar Thermal Absorber Tubes with Circumferentially Non-uniform Heat Flux
Abstract This paper presents experimental and numerical studies of the turbulent heat transfer in solar thermal absorber tubes. The absorber tube is a significant component in a solar thermal power system. However, the tube heat transfer performance ...
2014 / C. Chang, X. Li, Q.Q. Zhang -
E-procurement and E-supply Chain: Features and Development of E-collaboration
Abstract The opportunity offered by digital technologies to make deep rationalization in purchase of supplies is becoming indispensable in competition between enterprises, considering positive effects in reducing the costs of the companies that have ...
2014 / Centobelli Piera, Cerchione Roberto, Converso Giuseppe, Murino Teresa -
Materials Best Paper Award 20152015 / Maryam Tabrizian
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Optical Properties of quaternary TeO2–ZnO–Nb2O5–Gd2O3 glasses
Abstract Quaternary tellurite glass systems in the form 75TeO2–15ZnO–(10−x)Nb2O5−x Gd2O3, where (x=0.0, 0.5,1.0,1.5,2.0 and 2.5mol%) have been prepared by the melt quenching technique. Optical absorption studies are carried out...
2014 / N. Elkhoshkhany, Rafik Abbas, R. El-Mallawany, A.J. Fraih -
Fatigue degradation and electric recovery in Silicon solar cells embedded in photovoltaic modules2014 / Marco Paggi, Irene Berardone, Andrea Infuso, Mauro Corrado
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Effect of equal channel angular pressing on aging treatment of Al-7075 alloy
Abstract The effect of aging treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of equal channel angular pressed Al-7075 alloy was examined. Commercial Al-7075 alloy in the solid solution heat-treated condition was processed by equal channel...
2015 / M.H. Shaeri, M. Shaeri, M.T. Salehi, S.H. Seyyedein, M.R. Abutalebi -
Solar Paint: From Synthesis to Printing2014 / Xiaojing Zhou, Warwick Belcher, Paul Dastoor
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Finite Difference Solution to Thermoelastic Field in a Thin Circular FGM Disk with a Concentric Hole
Abstract This study pays attention to the analysis of thermoelastic filed in a thin circular functionally graded material (FGM) disk with a concentric hole subjected to thermal loads. The material distribution in the disk is assumed to vary in the...
2014 / B. Arnab, S.M.R. Islam, A.A. Khalak, A.M. Afsar -
Experimental Study on Heat Transfer and Friction Factor in Laminar Forced Convection over Flat Tube in Channel Flow
Abstract The heat transfer and fluid flow over a flat tube in the channel with laminar forced convection is experimentally investigated. The experiments were conducted at a flat tube in the flow direction, the five air velocity between 0.2...
2015 / Tahseen Ahmad Tahseen, M.M. Rahman, M. Ishak -
Modelling, Simulation and Analysis of Gripping Force Loss in High Speed Power Chuck
Abstract The work piece materials from initial stage to finished products that is effectively used in engineering applications successfully needs to be held firmly in machines for machining process. One such application is the lathe where work piece ...
2014 / J. Sharana Basavaraja, Sayad M Shanawaz Mujawar -
Energy Storage System Using Battery and Ultracapacitor on Mobile Charging Station for Electric Vehicle
Abstract The deployment of electric vehicle (EV) as the new era of green transportation needs a continuous support on charging infrastructure. Charging mechanism could be provided in residential area or in the public area. In public area, charging...
2015 / Tinton Dwi Atmaja, Amin -
Microstructure and Deformation of Coronary Stents from CoCr-Alloys with Different Designs2015 / Sabine Weiss, Bojan Mitevski
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Single-tank TES System – Transient Evaluation of Thermal Stratification According to the Second-law of Thermodynamics
Abstract Single-tank thermal energy storage (TES) systems represent a valuable alternative, to the most common two-tank systems with molten slat, to effectively store thermal energy in concentrating solar power (CSP) applications.From an economic...
2015 / Simone A. Zavattoni, Maurizio C. Barbato, Andrea Pedretti, Giw Zanganeh