Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Contour Error Analysis of Precise Positioning for Ball Screw Driven Stage Using Friction Model Feedforward
Abstract This paper presents contouring error analysis using various classical feedforward controllers. A circular motion is performed using an XY positioning stage with specified amplitude and velocities. This study applied single Static friction...
2015 / N.A. Rafan, Z. Jamaludin, T.H. Chiew, L. Abdullah, M.N. Maslan -
Optimization of C/D Ratio of Adjacent Pre-stressed Fastener Holes Using Finite Element Analysis
Abstract Pre Stressing is a process of introducing residual compressive stresses zone around fastener holes which minimizes adverse effects of cyclic tensile stresses and retards the growth of fatigue cracks originating from the material flaws or...
2014 / Maanasa Bhat, Mandara Yogaraj, Shanmukha Nagaraj -
Sustainability Optimization for Global Supply Chain Decision-making
Abstract Modern enterprises of all sizes operate in global manufacturing networks and complex global supply chains. Because sustainability is now a major concern, global manufacturing enterprises must optimize their global supply chain over multiple ...
2015 / Raunak Bhinge, Raphael Moser, Emanuel Moser, Gisela Lanza, David Dornfeld -
Experimental Investigations on Stick-Slip Phenomenon and Friction Characteristics of Linear Guides
Abstract In the present study, we investigate the stick-slip phenomenon and friction behaviour of industrial ball bearing linear guides to get some precise and comprehensive data on this matter. As friction influences some important characteristics...
2015 / Rahmani Mahdi, Krall Stephan, Bleicher Friedrich -
Simultaneous Measurements of Thickness and Temperature Profile of the Lubricant Film at Chip-tool Interface during Machining Process Using Luminescent Sensors
Abstract Simultaneous measurements of thickness and temperature profile of the lubricant film at chip-tool interface during machining have been studied in this experimental programme. Conventional techniques such as thermography can only provide...
2014 / Chih-Yung Huang, Tejas G. Murthy, Srinivasan Chandrasekar -
Superconductivity in Hole-Doped La1.8-xEu0.2CaxCuO4 with the Nd2CuO4-Type Structure
Abstract We have succeeded in synthesizing hole-doped bulk superconductors of La1.8-xEu0.2CaxCuO4 (x = 0.05 and 0.10) with the Nd2CuO4-type structure by means of the structural transformation at low temperatures from the K2NiF4-type structure via...
2014 / Tomohisa Takamatsu, Masatsune Kato, Takashi Noji, Yoji Koike -
Multi-objective Optimization of Medium Frequency Induction Heating Process for Large Diameter Pipe Bending
Abstract Medium frequency induction heating for large diameter pipe bending is an advanced technique that has been widely used. However, the thickness control of outer wall and inner wall of pipe is still difficult in the actual production: outer...
2014 / Wang Xun, Zhou Jie, Liang Qiang -
Design and Development of Remote Controlled Autonomous Synchronic Hexaroter Aerial (ASHA) Robot
Abstract Autonomous Aerial Robots have gained their popularity due to economic production, flexibility of launch and variety of applications. In this paper a new approach for development of Autonomous Synchronic Hexaroter Aerial (ASHA) robot is...
2014 / Atul Kumar Gupta, Vivek Jha, Vijay Kumar Gupta -
Peak divergence in the curve of magnetoelectric coefficient versus dc bias magnetic field at resonance region for bi-layer magnetostrictive∕piezoelectric composites2013 / Z. J. Zuo, D. A. Pan, Y. M. Jia, S. G. Zhang, L. J. Qiao
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Study of the Aerodynamic Characteristic and Flight Trajectories in a Tail Fin-stabilized Projectile with Different Shapes
Abstract This study adopted computational fluid dynamics (CFD), low speed wind tunnel experiments and the MATLAB/Simulink control software to analyze the aerodynamic attributes of a tail fin-stabilized projectile with two different shapes (prototype ...
2014 / Chun-Chi Li, Chang-Sheng Tai, Cheng-Chyuan Lai, Shang-Min Fu, Yen-Chun Tsai -
Fracture Mechanisms in Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Carbon Nanotubes
Abstract Recent advances in nanotechnology and nanostructured materials offer the possibility to improve the mechanical properties of composite structures in terms of toughness and stiffness. In particular, in aerospace applications research efforts ...
2014 / S. Laurenzi, S. Botti, A. Rufoloni, M.G. Santonicola -
Shape Memory Composites for Self-deployable Structures in Aerospace Applications
Abstract Shape memory composites (SMCs) are attractive materials as they combine typical mechanical and functional properties of composites with shape memory properties. Such properties can be given to composite materials and structures by using...
2014 / Loredana Santo, Fabrizio Quadrini, Antonio Accettura, Walter Villadei -
Size Scale Effects on Post-impact Residual Strength of Hybrid Glass/Carbon/Epoxy Nano-composites
Abstract Understanding the material response to macroscopic scaling along the thickness direction in fiber-reinforced composite materials is important to reduce the effects of scaling-up during design. This paper presents the effect of size-scale of ...
2014 / N.S. Kavitha, Raghu.V. Prakash -
New Trajectories in Electron Beam Melting Manufacturing to Reduce Curling Effect
Abstract Previously reserved to the manufacturing of prototypes, since few years, additive manufacturing is used to manufacture metallic parts. It is the case of the Electron Beam Melting (EBM) process that is studied in this paper. The transition...
2014 / N. Béraud, F. Vignat, F. Villeneuve, R. Dendievel -
A Study on Soil Compaction Management in Tobacco Cultivation in Mysore Region of India
Abstract Soil is a dynamic medium in which the physical, chemical and biological processes are changing all the time under the influences of man and nature. The rate at which soil changes under the influence of man's activities are so fast and often ...
2014 / P. Srinivas, Srinath Ramakkrushnan, Aswathaman Vijayan -
Assessment of the influence of Al–2Nb–2B master alloy on the grain refinement and properties of LM6 (A413) alloy
Abstract Cast aluminium alloys are important structural materials but their performances are not optimised due to the lack of appropriate grain refiners. In this study, the effect of the addition of a novel Nb-based grain refiner on the...
2015 / L. Bolzoni, M. Nowak, N. Hari Babu -
Nuclear fuel cycle cost estimation and sensitivity analysis of unit costs on the basis of an equilibrium model
Abstract This paper examines the difference in the value of the nuclear fuel cycle cost calculated by the deterministic and probabilistic methods on the basis of an equilibrium model. Calculating using the deterministic method, the direct disposal...
2015 / S.K. Kim, W.I. Ko, S.R. Youn, R.X. Gao -
A Framework for Ergonomics Design of Transport Category Airplane Cockpit
Abstract The ergonomics design of transport category airplane cockpit is of great importance to the efficiency of flight crew operation and has a major impact on the flight safety. In this work, the ergonomics design elements in the cockpit are...
2014 / Yanjun Zhang, Youchao Sun, Yingchun Chen -
Fatigue Crack Growth Life Prediction around Cold Expanded Hole Using Finite Element Method
Abstract Cold expansion process is widely used to enhance fatigue life of fastener holes in aircraft industry. The benefit derived from cold expansion treatment is attributed to residual stresses induced around hole. This work is aimed at...
2014 / S. Anil Kumar, Arup Bhattacharya, N.C. Mahendra Babu -
Investigation of CuGaSe2/CuInSe2 double heterojunction interfaces grown by molecular beam epitaxy2015 / Sathiabama Thiru, Masaki Asakawa, Kazuki Honda, Atsushi Kawaharazuka, Atsushi Tackeuchi, et al.