Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Online Parameter Identification of Facet Growth Kinetics in Crystal Morphology Population Balance Models
Abstract Particle shape plays an important role in many industrial applications since it can have significant impact on both, processability of particles as well as the properties of the final product. For this reason modeling of the corresponding...
2015 / Robert Dürr, Stefan Palis, Achim Kienle -
A concise review of the applications of NiTi shape-memory alloys in composite materials2014 / Kazeem O. Sanusi, Olukayode L. Ayodele, Mohamed T.E. Khan
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Geometrical Robustness Analysis Considering Manual Assembly Complexity
Abstract The manufacturing industry is focused on geometry assurance. Much of the virtual geometry assurance is done in Computer Aided Tolerancing (CAT) tools. Earlier research shows that assembly complexity influences the product quality but is not ...
2014 / Rosenqvist, Mikael, Falck, Ann-Christin, Lindkvist Lars, et al. -
The Effects of Metallurgical Factors on PWSCC Crack Growth Rates in TT Alloy 690 in Simulated PWR Primary Water2015 / Toshio Yonezawa, Masashi Watanabe, Atsushi Hashimoto
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Formation of alternating interfacial layers in Au-12Ge/Ni joints2014 / Shih-kang Lin, Ming-yueh Tsai, Ping-chun Tsai, Bo-hsun Hsu
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The role of microstructure and texture in controlling mechanical properties of AZ31B magnesium alloy processed by I-ECAP
Abstract Mechanical properties of AZ31B magnesium alloy were modified in this work by various processing routes of incremental equal channel angular pressing (I-ECAP) followed by heat treatment. Possible strategies for improving ductility and...
2015 / Michal Gzyl, Andrzej Rosochowski, Sonia Boczkal, Lech Olejnik -
Adequacy of Seepage Analysis in Core Section of the Earthen Dam with Different Mix Proportions
Abstract Earthen dams are built since early days of civilization. These dams constitute to be the most common type, because it is generally built of locally available materials which derive strength from their position, friction and cohesion. Many...
2015 / H.J. Kanchana, H.S. Prasanna -
Modeling and Verifying Business Processes with Monterey Phoenix
Abstract Monterey Phoenix (MP) has been designed as a framework for system and software architecture modeling and verification with focus on modeling the system's and the environment's behaviors. With the development of more case studies, advantages ...
2015 / Mikhail Auguston, Kristin Giammarco, W. Clifton Baldwin, Ji’on Crump, Monica Farah-Stapleton -
Design of a Novel Energy Efficient Hydraulic Tube Bender
Abstract Generally speaking, hydraulic control systems can be divided into two different driving concepts. The first one is the well-known valve-controlled system and the second one is the pump-controlled system. The former possesses the feature of...
2014 / Meng-Han Lin, Jyh-Chyang Renn -
Flow separation control on swept wing with nanosecond pulse driven DBD plasma actuators
Abstract A 15° swept wing with dielectric barrier discharge plasma actuator is designed. Experimental study of flow separation control with nanosecond pulsed plasma actuation is performed at flow velocity up to 40m/s. The effects of the actuation...
2015 / Guangyin Zhao, Yinghong Li, Hua Liang, Menghu Han, Yun Wu -
Some Considerations on the Evaluation of Methods for the Estimation of Fatigue Parameters from Monotonic Properties
Abstract Methods for the estimation of strain life fatigue parameters from monotonic properties are usually evaluated for a wide range of fatigue lives and materials. Authors propose estimation methods to be evaluated separately for low- and...
2015 / Robert Basan, Domagoj Rubeša, Marina Franulović, Tea Marohnić -
Strain response estimation for the fatigue monitoring of an offshore truss structure
Abstract Fatigue damage accumulation is an outstanding issue in ocean engineering due to long-term cyclic mechanical behaviours resulting from wind, waves and currents. Fatigue monitoring of offshore truss structures has been limited by the costs...
2014 / Peng Ren, Zhi Zhou -
Dynamic rock tests using split Hopkinson (Kolsky) bar system – A review
Abstract Dynamic properties of rocks are important in a variety of rock mechanics and rock engineering problems. Due to the transient nature of the loading, dynamic tests of rock materials are very different from and much more challenging than their ...
2014 / Kaiwen Xia, Wei Yao -
Structural, Electronic and Elastic Properties of ZnO and CdO: A First-Principles Study
Abstract A theoretical investigation of the structural, electronic and elastic properties of the transition metal monoxides Zinc monoxide (ZnO) and Cadmium monoxide (CdO) in the cubic B1 (rock-salt) B2 (CsCl) and B3 (zinc blende) phases are...
2014 / A. JemmyCinthia, G. Sudhapriyang, R. Rajeswarapalanichamy, M. Santhosh -
Mechanical characterization of GdBCO/Ag and YBCO single grains fabricated by top-seeded melt growth at 77 and 300 K2014 / K Konstantopoulou, Y H Shi, A R Dennis, J H Durrell, J Y Pastor, et al.
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Failure analysis of axle shaft of a fork lift
Abstract An axle shaft of fork lift failed at operation within 296h of service. The shaft transmits torque from discrepancy to wheel through planetary gear arrangement. A section of fractured axle shaft made of induction-hardened steel was analyzed...
2015 / Souvik Das, Goutam Mukhopadhyay, Sandip Bhattacharyya -
Assessment of Mechanical Property of Ti-5Ta-2Nb and 304L SS Explosive Clad and Correlation with Microstructure
Abstract Spent fuel reprocessing plants of FBRs require advanced structural materials for service in aggressive conditions. Ti-5Ta-2Nb is a candidate structural material for electrolytic dissolver whereas 304L SS is used for rest of the plant. ‘Zero ...
2014 / C. Sudha, T.N. Prasanthi, V. Thomas Paul, S. Saroja, M. Vijayalakshmi -
Microstructural evolution and wear characteristics of equal channel angular pressing processed semi-solid-cast hypoeutectic aluminum alloys
Abstract This work investigated the microstructural evolution of Al–7Si–Mg alloy cast semi-solid using a cooling slope as well as conventional casting followed by equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) in a 120° die. Feed materials were prepared for...
2014 / Nguyen Van Thuong, Hussain Zuhailawati, Anasyida Abu Seman, Tran Duc Huy, Brij Kumar Dhindaw -
A Multi-objective Time-dependent Route Planner: A Real World Application to Milano City
Abstract The past decades have seen a great deal of research on algorithms for shortest path problems. However, real-world systems like route planners and mobile navigation systems require to take into account some additional conditions. Our work...
2014 / Maurizio Bruglieri, Alberto Colorni, Federico Lia, Alessandro Luè -
Heat Transfer Analysis and Modeling of a Parabolic Trough Solar Collector: An Analysis
Abstract In recent years a nationally and internationally concern about energy production has been outstanding. The production of electricity in contrast to its increasing consumption, in addition to the environmental impact of its generation has...
2014 / Antônio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira, Paulo Eduardo Neves Gomes, Larissa Torrezani, Eliene Oliveira Lucas, Geraldo Magela da Cruz Pereira