Topics: Active damping , Genetic algorithms , Optimization , Shapes , Design , Errors , Finite element methods , Flexible structures , Steady state , Weight (Mass)

Optimal Design and Control of a Rotating Flexible Arm With ACLD Treatment

E. H. K. Fung, D. T. W. Yau

IMECE 2003; 27-34doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41245

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Topics: Active damping , Design , Damping , Optimal control , Finite element methods , Optimization , Shear modulus , Algorithms , Blades , Control equipment

The Effective Electromechanical Moduli of Domain Engineered Ferroelectric Crystals

Jiangyu Li, Dan Liu

IMECE 2003; 35-42doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41273

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Topics: Crystals , Design , Energy conservation , Ferroelectric crystals , Hull , Lamination , Optimization , Wells

Biomimetic Compliant System for Smart Actuator-Driven Aquatic Propulsion: Preliminary Results

Brian P. Trease, Kerr-Jia Lu, Sridhar Kota

IMECE 2003; 43-52doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41446

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Topics: Actuators , Biomimetics , Compliant mechanisms , Deformation , Hydrofoil , Propulsion

Maximum Energy-Efficiency Compliant Mechanism Design for Piezoelectric Stack Actuators

Mostafa M. Abdalla, Mary Frecker, Zafer Gu¨rdal, Terrence Johnson, Douglas K. Lindner

IMECE 2003; 53-61doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41509

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Topics: Actuators , Compliant mechanisms , Design , Energy efficiency , Optimization , Energy conversion , Energy dissipation , Springs , System efficiency

Application of SISO and MIMO Modal Analysis Techniques on a Membrane Mirror Satellite

Eric J. Ruggiero, Garret T. Bonnema, Daniel J. Inman

IMECE 2003; 63-69doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41710

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Topics: Membranes , Mirrors , Modal analysis , Satellites , Testing , Actuators , Dynamic analysis , Sensors , Vibration , Advanced materials

Synthesis of Shape Morphing Compliant Mechanisms Using Load Path Representation

Kerr-Jia Lu, Sridhar Kota

IMECE 2003; 71-78doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41813

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Genetic algorithms , Shapes , Stress

Layerwise Analysis of Thermal Shape Control in Graded Piezoelectric Beams

H.-J. Lee

IMECE 2003; 79-87doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41902

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Topics: Actuators , Deflection , Deformation , Displacement , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Functionally graded materials , Laminates , Piezoelectric materials , Shapes

A Novel Motion Amplifier Using an Axially Driven Buckling Beam

Jie Jiang, Eric M. Mockensturm

IMECE 2003; 89-100doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42317

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Topics: Actuators , Buckling

Micro-Structronics and Control of Hybrid Electrostrictive/Piezoelectric Thin Shells

W. K. Chai, H. S. Tzou, S. M. Arnold

IMECE 2003; 101-110doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42398

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Topics: Actuators , Boundary-value problems , Constitutive equations , Critical points (Physics) , Dynamic systems , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Elasticity , Electric fields , Electromechanical effects , Hamilton's principle

Harmonic Wave Propagation of Ultrasonic Arc Stators

P. Smithmaitrie, J. G. DeHaven, K. Higuchi, H. S. Tzou

IMECE 2003; 111-118doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42417

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Topics: Engines , Finite element analysis , Motors , Stators , Wave propagation , Traveling waves , Vibration , Design , Excitation , Finite element model

Control of Static Shape, Dynamic Oscillation, and Thermally Induced Vibration of Nozzles

D. W. Wang, H. S. Tzou, S. M. Arnold

IMECE 2003; 119-128doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42419

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Topics: Nozzles , Oscillations , Shapes , Vibration , Shells , Finite element analysis , Actuators , Boundary-value problems , Electric potential , Excitation

Shape and Displacement Control of Beams With Various Boundary Conditions Via Photostrictive Optical Actuators

Hui-Ru Shih, Jonathan Watkin, H. S. Tzou

IMECE 2003; 129-138doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42533

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Topics: Actuators , Boundary-value problems , Displacement , Shapes , Deflection , Circuits , Finite element analysis , Geometry , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Transducers

Compliant Mechanical Amplifier Design Using Multiple Optimally Placed Actuators

Smita Bharti, Mary Frecker

IMECE 2003; 139-146doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42658

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Compliant mechanisms , Deflection , Piezoelectric actuators

Design of a Conformable Rotor Airfoil Using Distributed Piezoelectric Actuation

Phuriwat Anusonti-Inthra, Farhan Gandhi, Mary Frecker

IMECE 2003; 147-159doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42659

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Topics: Airfoils , Design , Rotors , Deflection , Stress , Optimization , Skin , Geometry , Stiffness , Deformation

Genetic Algorithm for the Reconstruction of Bragg Grating Sensor Strain Distribution

Apninder Gill, Kara Peters, Michel Studer

IMECE 2003; 161-169doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42669

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Topics: Fiber Bragg gratings , Genetic algorithms , Sensors , Damage , Optical fiber , Strain sensors , Algorithms , Diffraction gratings , Gages , Resolution (Optics)

The Design Tradeoffs of Linear Functionally Graded Piezoceramic Actuators

Paul W. Alexander, Diann Brei

IMECE 2003; 171-180doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42723

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Piezoelectric ceramics , Tradeoffs

A Domain Evolution Model for the Ferroelastic Hysteresis of Piezoceramic Materials

V. Narayanan, X. Lu, S. Hanagud

IMECE 2003; 181-187doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42768

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Topics: Cycles , Energy dissipation , Piezoelectric ceramics , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Temperature

Combined Multi-Scale Sensing and Neural Network Data Fusion for Damage Identification

Michel Studer, Kara Peters

IMECE 2003; 189-197doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42867

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Damage , Data fusion , Fracture (Materials) , Errors , Robustness , Sensors , Simulation , Strain gradient , Testing

Behavior of Magneto-Rheological Fluids Subject to Impact and Shock Loading

James A. Norris, Mehdi Ahmadian

IMECE 2003; 199-204doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42891

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Topics: Dampers , Fluids , Rheology , Shock (Mechanics)

Behavior of Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites Under Subzero Temperature Conditions

Jason W. Paquette, Kwang J. Kim

IMECE 2003; 205-209doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42929

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Topics: Composite materials , Metals , Polymers , Temperature , Actuators , Electrical conductivity , Low temperature , Phase transitions , Blocks (Building materials) , Bonding

Thermomechanical Characterization of SMA Actuators Under Cyclic Loading

Dimitris C. Lagoudas, Pavlin B. Entchev, Parikshith K. Kumar

IMECE 2003; 211-217doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42933

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Topics: Actuators , Shape memory alloys , Thermomechanics

Design of Constrained Layer Damping Topologies

Arnold Lumsdaine, Rohan Pai

IMECE 2003; 219-227doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42980

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Topics: Damping , Design , Optimization , Topology , Vibration , Algorithms , Finite element analysis , Quadratic programming , Resonance , Shape optimization

“Reversible Macromolecules” as Scaffolds for Adaptive Structures

Timothy E. Long, Casey L. Elkins, Lars Kilian, Taigyoo Park, Scott R. Trenor, Koji Yamauchi, Ralph H. Colby, Donald J. Leo, Brian J. Love

IMECE 2003; 229-236doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43010

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Topics: Adaptive structures , Macromolecules , Design , Bonding , Chemistry , Polymerization , Chain , Drugs , Fibers , Hydrogen

Manufacturing and Active Control Testing of Active Composite Panels With Embedded Piezoelectric Sensors and Actuators: Wires Out by Cut-Holes and Embedding

Mehrdad N. Ghasemi Nejhad, Richard Russ

IMECE 2003; 237-244doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43017

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Topics: Actuators , Composite materials , Manufacturing , Sensors , Testing , Wire , Carbon , High temperature , Laminates , Temperature

Architectures for Integration of Cellular Microscale Actuator Arrays

Ephrahim Garcia, Yoonsu Nam, Nicolae Lobontiu

IMECE 2003; 245-253doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43050

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Topics: Actuators , Architecture , Microscale devices , Displacement , Bending (Stress) , Stiffness , Algorithms , Design , Finite element analysis , Gates (Closures)

Tuning the Static and Modal Response of Microcantilevers Through Lumped-Parameter Model-Based Design

Ephrahim Garcia, Nicolae Lobontiu, Yoonsu Nam

IMECE 2003; 255-264doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43051

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Topics: Design , Microcantilevers , Stiffness , Atomic force microscopy , Degrees of freedom , Torsion , Finite element analysis , Geometry , Inertia (Mechanics) , Microelectromechanical systems

Nondimensional Damping Analysis of Flow-Mode Magnetorheological and Electrorheological Dampers

Wei Hu, Norman M. Wereley

IMECE 2003; 265-272doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43135

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Topics: Dampers , Damping , Flow (Dynamics) , Approximation , Circuits , Design methodology , Shear (Mechanics)

Quasi-Static Transduction Characterization of Galfenol

Rick A. Kellogg, Alison Flatau, Arthur E. Clark, Marilyn Wun-Fogle, Thomas Lograsso

IMECE 2003; 273-280doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43140

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Topics: Alloys , Annealing , Crystals , Magnetic fields , Magnetostriction , Stress , Temperature , Testing , Transducers

Optimal Placement of PZT Transducers for Passive Vibration Control of Planar Composite Structures

Suresh V. Venna, Y. J. Lin

IMECE 2003; 281-287doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43165

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Topics: Circuits , Composite materials , Damping , Modal analysis , Transducers , Vibration absorbers , Vibration control , Electric potential , Cantilevers , Finite element analysis

Application of Frequency Domain ARX Models and Extreme Value Statistics to Impedance-Based Damage Detection

Timothy R. Fasel, Hoon Sohn, Gyuhae Park, Charles R. Farrar

IMECE 2003; 289-297doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43178

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Topics: Damage , Statistics , Structural health monitoring , Actuators , Nonlinear systems , Sensors

Damage Identification Using Impedance Methods Coupled With Statistical Classifiers

Gyuhae Park, Amanda C. Rutherford, Hoon Sohn, Charles R. Farrar

IMECE 2003; 299-308doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43179

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Topics: Damage , Algorithms , Data mining , Degrees of freedom , Engineering systems and industry applications , Excitation , Pattern recognition , Piezoelectric materials , Sensors , Signals

Optimization of Electrical Output in Response to Mechanical Input in Piezoceramic Laminated Shells

Amita D. Danak, Hwan-Sik Yoon, Gregory N. Washington

IMECE 2003; 309-315doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43185

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Topics: Optimization , Piezoelectric ceramics , Shells , Laminates , Stress , Deformation , Dimensions , Generators , Geometry , Lightning

Dynamic Response in the Low-kHz Range and Delta-E Effect in Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Ni-Mn-Ga

LeAnn E. Faidley, Marcelo J. Dapino, Gregory N. Washington, Thomas A. Lograsso

IMECE 2003; 317-324doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43198

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Topics: Dynamic response , Shapes , Transducers , Stress , Elastic moduli , Magnetic fields , Solenoids , Alloys , Design , Excitation

Application of a Computational Micro-Electro-Mechanical Model for the Prediction of Self-Heating of Ferroelectric Ceramic Materials

Lisa Mauck Weiland

IMECE 2003; 325-331doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43208

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Topics: Ferroelectric ceramics , Heating , Anisotropy , Thermodynamics

Design and Development of Passive and Active Force Feedback Systems Using Magnetorheological Fluids

Anthony M. Rov, Vijay A. Neelakantan, Gregory N. Washington

IMECE 2003; 333-339doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43210

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Topics: Design , Force feedback , Magnetic fluids , Fluids , Control equipment , Haptics , Manipulators , Bone , Construction , Engines

Magnetoelectric Effect in Magnetostrictive/Polymer and Piezoelectric Composites

Nersesse Nersessian, Siu Wing Or, Gregory P. Carman

IMECE 2003; 341-344doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43222

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Topics: Composite materials , Magnetoelectric effect , Polymers , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Magnetic fields , Bonding

Model of Piezoelectric Power Harvesting Beam

Henry A. Sodano, Gyuhae Park, Donald J. Leo, Daniel J. Inman

IMECE 2003; 345-354doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43250

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Sensors

The Compliant A-Arm Suspension

Timothy Allred, Larry L. Howell, Spencer P. Magleby, Robert H. Todd

IMECE 2003; 355-365doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43259

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Control systems , Deflection , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Springs , Stiffness , Suspension systems

Nondimensional Analysis of Electrorheological and Magnetorheological Dampers Using a Herschel-Bulkley Constitutive Model

Norman M. Wereley

IMECE 2003; 367-375doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43310

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Topics: Constitutive equations , Dampers , Damping , Flow (Dynamics) , Yield stress , Shear stress , Viscosity , Fluids , Shear rate , Modeling

Mitigation of Biodynamic Response to Vibratory and Blast-Induced Shock Loads Using Magnetorheological Seat Suspensions

Young-Tai Choi, Norman M. Wereley

IMECE 2003; 377-387doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43313

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Topics: Shock (Mechanics) , Stress , Excitation , Lumped parameter models , Random vibration , Algorithms , Dampers , Equations of motion , Explosions , Military vehicles

Magnetorheological Hydraulic Actuator Driven by a Piezopump

Jin-Hyeong Yoo, Jayant Sirohi, Norman M. Wereley, Inderjit Chopra

IMECE 2003; 389-397doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43315

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Topics: Actuators , Fluids , Valves , Construction , Design , Engineering prototypes , Dampers , Damping , Density , Durability

High Authority Morphing Structures

Hilary Bart-Smith, Philip E. Risseeuw

IMECE 2003; 399-403doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43377

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Topics: Actuators , Deformation , Drag reduction , Equilibrium (Physics) , Failure , Fluid-dynamic forces , Load bearing capacity , Multifunctional materials , Shape memory alloys , Shapes

A Multi-Functional Stiffness/Energy Sensor for Health Monitoring of Structures

Celestine K. Wakha, Darryll J. Pines

IMECE 2003; 405-413doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43495

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Topics: Sensors , Stiffness , Structural health monitoring , Damage , Density , Finite element analysis , Dynamic analysis , Strain sensors

Ionic Liquids as Hyper-Stable Solvents for Ionic Polymer Transducers

Matthew D. Bennett, Donald J. Leo

IMECE 2003; 415-423doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43551

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Topics: Polymers , Transducers , Water , Evaporation , Electromechanical actuators , Membranes , Sensors , Stability

Embedded Ultrasonics With Piezoelectric Wafer Active Sensors for Structural Health Monitoring of Thin-Wall Structures

Victor Giurgiutiu

IMECE 2003; 425-433doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43552

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Topics: Semiconductor wafers , Sensors , Structural health monitoring , Thin wall structures , Ultrasonics , Nondestructive evaluation , Aircraft , Crack detection , Echoes , Radar

Investigation of Performance of Active Microcapsule Actuation

Honghui Tan, Donald J. Leo, Taigyoo Park, Timothy E. Long

IMECE 2003; 435-444doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43558

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Topics: Constitutive equations , Density , Engineering simulation , Fluid pressure , Fluids , Microactuators , Modeling , Particulate matter , Pressure , Simulation

Electroactive Polymers Based on Novel Ionomers

Barbar J. Akle, Mike Hickner, Donald J. Leo, James E. McGrath

IMECE 2003; 445-452doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43561

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Topics: Actuators , Chemical properties , Conducting polymers , Copolymers , Ethers (Class of compounds) , Polymerization , Polymers , Sensors , Stiffness , Transducers

Large Electrostatic Deformation of a Dielectric Elastomer Annulus

Eunice E. Yang, Mary Frecker, Eric Mockensturm

IMECE 2003; 453-460doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43676

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Topics: Annulus , Deformation , Elastomers

Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Using a Clamped Circular Plate: Experimental Study

Sunghwan Kim, William W. Clark, Qing-Ming Wang

IMECE 2003; 461-469doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43721

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Energy generation , Cantilevers , Computers , Design , Electrodes , Energy / power systems , Piezoelectric materials , Plates (structures) , Pressure

Comparison of the Experimental Behavior of a Shape Memory Alloy in Compression and Tension

Tobias Hesse, Mehrdaad Ghorashi, Daniel J. Inman

IMECE 2003; 471-478doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43786

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Topics: Compression , Shape memory alloys , Tension , Wire , Materials properties , Mechanical behavior , Shapes , Stiffness , Stress-strain curves

High Authority Piezoelectric Actuation System Synthesis Through Mechanical Resonance and Electrical Tailoring

Jun-Sik Kim, K. W. Wang, Edward C. Smith

IMECE 2003; 479-487doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43994

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Topics: Resonance , Capacitance , Circuits , Piezoelectric actuators , Actuators , Blades , Helicopters , Inductors , Tradeoffs

Structures and Materials

Influence of Martensitic Transformation on the Durability of TBC Systems (Invited)

M. W. Chen, M. L. Glynn, D. Pan, K. T. Ramesh, K. J. Hemker, R. T. Ott, T. C. Hufnagel

IMECE 2003; 489-495doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43203

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Topics: Cycles , Durability , Finite element analysis , Heating and cooling , High temperature , Martensitic transformations , Phase transitions , Stress , Thermal barrier coatings , Transmission electron microscopy

Processing-Microstructure-Strength Predictions for Short Fiber Reinforced Composite Structures Based on a Spray Deposition Process

Thomas Siegmund, Bo Wang, Raymond Cipra, James Liakus

IMECE 2003; 497-499doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43287

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Topics: Fiber reinforced composites , Sprays , Composite materials , Engineering simulation , Fibers , Manufacturing , Simulation , Stress analysis (Engineering)

On the Strength of Kagome Structure for Multifunctional Materials

S. Hyun

IMECE 2003; 501-513doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43449

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Topics: Multifunctional materials , Composite materials , Computer simulation , Optimization , Shapes , Strength (Materials) , Structural optimization , Topology