Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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An Improved Canny Edge Detection Algorithm Based on Type-2 Fuzzy Sets
Abstract Canny's edge detection algorithm is a classical and robust method for edge detection in gray-scale images. The two significant features of this method are introduction of NMS (Non-Maximum Suppression) and double thresholding of the gradient ...
2012 / Ranita Biswas, Jaya Sil -
Dynamic Behavior Analysis of Perforated Crack Propagation in Two-Hole Blasting
Abstract Using dynamic caustics blast loading system, the paper studied the dynamic behavior of perforated crack propagation on the condition of different grooving with two borehole blasting and simultaneous initiation. Two kinds of grooving modes...
2012 / Yang Renshu, Wang Yanbing, Xue Huajun, Wang Maoyuan -
Processing Gerber files for manufacturing printed circuit boards
Abstract The development of electronic prototypes requires the manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCBs), which its role is the support and the interconnection of electronic devices. PCBs became of vital importance when the complexity of...
2012 / Arturo Moreno-B́aez, Gerardo Miramontes-de Léon, Ernesto Garćıa-Doḿınguez, Claudia Sifuentes-Gallardo -
Task Scheduling Using Constriction Weighted Particle Swarm Optimization for Multi-Objectives
Abstract Task scheduling is one of the core steps to effectively exploit the capabilities of parallel or distributed computing systems. Most existing approaches for scheduling deal with a single objective only. This paper presents multi-objective...
2012 / G. Vidya, S. Sarathambekai, K. Umamaheswari, S.P. Yamunadevi -
Characterization of Interfacial Hydrodynamics in a Single Cell of Shaken Microtiter Plate Bioreactors Applying Computational Fluid Dynamics Technique
Abstract Development of orbital shaking technology for enhanced mixing with lower mechanical demand has been receiving significant attention since the advent of advanced mixing schemes. Amongst shaken bioreactors,microtiter plates play significant...
2012 / B. Pouran, G. Amoabediny, M. Sadegh Saghafinia, M.P. Haji Abbas -
Utilization of microbial induced calcite precipitation for sand consolidation and mortar crack remediation
Abstract The microbes can hydrolyze urea by urease enzyme to produce ammonium as well as carbonate ions and in the presence of calcium ions which can precipitate calcium carbonate; this process is called “biocalcification” or microbial induced...
2013 / S.A. Abo-El-Enein, A.H. Ali, Fatma N. Talkhan, H.A. Abdel-Gawwad -
Design Procedures for a Fully Differential Telescopic Cascode Two-Stage CMOS Operational Amplifier
Abstract In this paper, a fully differential telescopic operational amplifier design is presented which achieve both high dc gain and high unity-gain frequency. Trade-offs among such factors as bandwidth, gain, phase, margin, bias current, signal...
2012 / M.Y. Ren, T. Wu, M.X. Song, C.X. Zhang -
Physical and optical properties of the SLS glass doped with low Cr2O3 concentrations
Abstract The aim of this work is to study the physical properties of Cr2O3 -doped soda lime silicate glass in batch of 25Na2O: 10CaO: (65-x)SiO2: xCr2O3 where 0.00 ≤ x ≤ 0.05 mol%. The glass samples were prepared by normal meltquenching technique...
2012 / P. Meejitpaisan, J. Kaewkhao, P. Limsuwan, C. Kedkaew -
Research on Multi-View Video Plus Depth Coding Based on Network Bandwidth
Abstract In the free viewpoint television systems, video coder often has to operate within fixed bandwidth limitations over the network. This paper firstly shows detailed coding results at the target bit rates and selects the optimal combinations of ...
2012 / Yapei Zhu, Mei Yu, Gunjun Zhang, Gangyi Jiang, Zongju Peng -
Delaying Function Construction Based on Triple DES
Abstract Delaying function refers to a type of function where the output of the function requires some time, with computational complexity different from cipher. This paper gives a method of realizing delaying function based on hash collision and...
2012 / Ye Yingze, Zhang Ying -
Large eddy simulation of turbulent flow downstream of a backward-facing step
Abstract large eddy simulation is used to predict turbulent flow in the separated and reattached flow regions downstream of a backward-facing step.Simulations were carried out at a Reynolds number of 28 000 (based on the step height and the upstream ...
2012 / Wenquan Wang, Lixiang Zhang, Yan Yan -
Multitaper spectral method to estimate the elastic thickness of South China: Implications for intracontinental deformation
Abstract The effective elastic thickness (Te) represents the thickness of the elastic layer or the flexural rigidity of the lithosphere, the equivalent of which can be calculated from the spectral analysis of gravity and topographic data. Studies of ...
2013 / Yangfan Deng, Zhongjie Zhang, Weiming Fan, Marta Pérez-Gussinyé -
Influence of Neodymium Addition on the Microstructure, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Mg-Si Alloys
Abstract The present work aims to investigate the influence of neodymium addition on the microstructure, mechanical and thermal properties of Mg-Si alloys. Different proportions of (0.3, 0.6, 0.9 and 1.2wt.%) Nd has been added to the hypo...
2013 / K.K. Ajith Kumar, Abhilash Viswanath, U.T.S. Pillai, B.C. Pai, M. Chakraborty -
Effect of Methanogenesis of Residue from Thermal Pre-treatment Sludge by Anaerobic Fermentative Hydrogen Production
Abstract The municipal sludge of Wastewater treatment plants generate a mass of municipal sludge is becoming an extremely environment issue. Effective utilization of the sludge to generate benefits concern many scholars. This research worked...
2016 / Jiabing Li, Yifang Zeng, Wenwei Liu, Yulan Wang, Yuyi Zheng, et al. -
An Energy Saving Approach in the Manufacture of Carbonated Soft Drink Bottles
Abstract The use of plastics for packaging has been increasing steadily over the years. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) dominates the carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) market as the main material used in this application due to its toughness, clarity...
2012 / Fugen Daver, Bilal Demirel -
Particle Mixing by Chaotic Advection in Polymer Based Microfluidic Systems
Abstract The present work is intended to describe the functional aspects and working principles of special microfluidic structures applicable to dilute and transport real biologic sample (e.g. whole blood) to subsequent functional parts of the...
2012 / P. Fürjes, Z. Fekete, E.G. Holczer, E. Tóth, K. Iván, et al. -
Microstructure and grain orientation evolution of a specially shaped shroud during directional solidification process
Abstract The microstructure and the grain orientations of one shroud prepared by directional solidification process have been investigated using metallographic method and electronic backscatter diffraction (EBSD). The results indicate that the...
2013 / Hongquan Hao, Weiguo Jiang, Guang Xie, Gong Zhang, Yuzhang Lu, et al. -
Flat out: the meta lens2013 / David Bradley
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Theoretical study of some thermodynamical properties for solid under high pressure using finite-strain EOS
Abstract This work involves the influence of high pressure on some thermodynamical properties of solid aluminum (Al) using a 3rd and 4th order Birch–Murnaghan equation of state based on the finite Eulerian strain theory. The...
2012 / Janan F. Ahmad, Ibtisam Y. Alkammash -
Simulation-Based Prediction of Process Forces for Grinding Free-Formed Surfaces on Machining Centers
Abstract During the grinding of hard materials using cylindrically and spherically shaped mounted points – like for the machining of complex forming tools with abrasive-wear-resistant coatings – the process force is an important factor influencing...
2012 / S. Rausch, S. Odendahl, P. Kersting, D. Biermann, A. Zabel