Topics: Alloys , Crystal lattices , Crystals , Deformation , Density , Electromagnets , Gibbs' free energy , Magnetic fields , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light)

Effect of Physical Nonlinearity on Vibrations of Piezoelectric Rods

Victor Birman

IMECE 2005; 21-31doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-79112

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Topics: Piezoelectric materials , Rods , Transducers , Vibration , Stress-strain relations , Actuators , Design , Electric fields , Errors , Piezoelectric transducers

Influence of Geometric Features and Material Orientation in Piezoelectric Ceramic Materials

Virginia G. DeGiorgi, Stephanie A. Wimmer

IMECE 2005; 33-39doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-79194

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Topics: Piezoelectric ceramics , Materials properties , Stress , Geometry , Piezoelectric materials , ASTM International , Bone , Crystals , Design , Failure

Simultaneous Structure and Mechanism Design for an Adaptive Wing Using Topology Optimization

James J. Joo, Brian Sanders

IMECE 2005; 41-47doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-79334

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Topology , Wings , Deformation , Adaptive structures , Membranes , Potential energy , Shapes , Skin

Coupled Transport/Hyperelastic Model for High Nastic Materials

Chris Homison, Lisa Mauck Weiland

IMECE 2005; 49-57doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-79387

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Topics: Active materials , Cavities , Deformation , Density , Feedback , Finite element model , Fluids , Ion pumps , Membranes , Polymers

Electroactive Paper Materials Coated With Carbon Nanotubes and Conducting Polymers

Jaehwan Kim, Zoubeida Ounaies, Sung-Ryul Yun, Yukeun Kang, Seung-Hun Bae

IMECE 2005; 59-63doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-79579

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Conducting polymers , Actuators , Electrodes , Displacement , Biomimetics , Construction , Electrical conductivity , Energy consumption , Muscle

A Variational-Asymptotic Theory of Smart Slender Structures

Sitikantha Roy, Wenbin Yu

IMECE 2005; 65-72doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-79587

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Topics: Design , Engineers , Enthalpy , Piezoelectric materials , Simulation

Phase Field Simulation of Ferroelectric Single Crystals

T. Liu, C. S. Lynch

IMECE 2005; 73-80doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-79622

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Crystals , Domain structure (Ferromagnetism) , Ferroelectric crystals , Induced polarization , Modeling , Phase transitions , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves)

The Analysis of Tensegrity Structures for the Design of a Morphing Wing

Keith W. Moored, III, Hilary Bart-Smith

IMECE 2005; 81-89doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-79706

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Topics: Density , Design , Tensegrity structures , Wings , Struts (Engineering) , Cables , Cantilever beams , Deflection , Shapes , Stress

Monte-Carlo Simulation of Ion Transport at the Polymer-Metal Interface

Xingxi He, Donald J. Leo

IMECE 2005; 91-99doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-79765

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Topics: Metals , Polymers , Simulation , Electrodes , Transducers , Density , Electric fields , Ions , Active materials , Algorithms

Evaluation of a Constitutive Equation for Magnetorheological Fluids in Shear and Elongational Flows

Constantin Ciocanel, Glenn Lipscomb, Nagi G. Naganathan

IMECE 2005; 101-109doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-79974

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Magnetic fluids , Particulate matter , Shear (Mechanics) , Magnetic fields , Fluids , Constitutive equations , Elongation , Shear flow , Steady state

Modeling of Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloy Based Transducers for Electro-Hydraulic Actuators

Honghao Tan, Mohammad H. Elahinia

IMECE 2005; 111-120doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80049

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Topics: Actuators , Modeling , Shape memory alloys , Transducers

Towards High Temperature Actuation Using Graphite Intercalation Compounds

Cameron Massey, William Barvosa-Carter, Ping Liu

IMECE 2005; 121-124doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80090

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Topics: Graphite , High temperature

Adaptive Servoregulation of a Projectile Fin Using Piezoelectric Actuator

Smitha Mani, Sahjendra N. Singh, Surya Kiran Parimi, Woosoon Yim

IMECE 2005; 125-132doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80118

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Topics: Piezoelectric actuators , Projectiles , Closed loop systems , Adaptive control , Cantilever beams , Computer simulation , Control equipment , Equilibrium (Physics) , Real-time control , Rotation

DEPP Co-Extruded Functionally Graded Piezoceramics

Paul W. Alexander, Diann Brei, John W. Halloran

IMECE 2005; 133-144doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80217

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Topics: Actuators , Piezoelectric ceramics

Investigation of Extensional Actuation Strain in Ionomeric Polymer Transducers

Barbar J. Akle, Donald J. Leo

IMECE 2005; 145-154doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80220

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Topics: Polymers , Transducers , Electrodes , Membranes , Actuators , Active materials , Cantilevers , Dimensions , Displacement , Fibers

Analytical and Numerical Predictions of Thermoelastic Properties of Carbon Single-Walled Nanotubes

Vinod P. Veedu, Davood Askari, Mehrdad N. Ghasemi-Nejhad

IMECE 2005; 155-159doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80256

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Topics: Carbon , Finite element analysis , Single-walled nanotubes , Thermoelasticity

Design and Analysis of Piezoelectric Transducer Based Resonant Actuation Systems

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

IMECE 2005; 161-174doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80335

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Topics: Design , Piezoelectric transducers , Resonance , Actuators , Capacitance , Electrical components , Electricity (Physics) , Energy consumption , Piezoelectric actuators , Robustness

A Stress-Dependent Hysteresis Model for Ferromagnetic Transducer Materials

Ralph C. Smith, Marcelo J. Dapino

IMECE 2005; 175-182doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80394

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Topics: Stress , Transducers , Steel

Application of Monte Carlo Simulations to Hydrated Nafion Stiffness Predictions

Lisa Mauck Weiland, Emily K. Lada, Ralph C. Smith, Donald J. Leo

IMECE 2005; 183-191doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80396

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Topics: Simulation , Stiffness , Resonance ionization spectroscopy , Chain , Density , Elastic moduli , Fittings , Manufacturing , Polymer chains , Polymers

A Thermo-Magneto-Mechanical Model for Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Thin Film Actuators

Kwok-Lun Lee, Stefan Seelecke

IMECE 2005; 193-198doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80404

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Topics: Actuators , Shape memory thin films , Martensitic transformations , Nanotechnology , Shape memory alloys , Thin films , Active materials , Alloys , Crystals , Ferromagnetism

Topology Optimization of Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Damping Layers

Arnold Lumsdaine, Mohan Damu

IMECE 2005; 199-207doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80569

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Damping , Nanotubes , Optimization , Polymers , Topology , Vibration

Modal Based Correction Methods for the Placement of Piezoceramic Modules

Michael Rose

IMECE 2005; 209-218doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80789

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Topics: Optimization , Piezoelectric ceramics , Errors , Stiffness , Actuators , Construction , Degrees of freedom , Finite element analysis , Matlab , Mechanical structures

Model Based Development of an Integrated Sensor-Actuator System for Online Quality Monitoring in Ultrasonic Wire Bonding

Michael Bro¨kelmann, Jo¨rg Wallaschek, Hans J. Hesse

IMECE 2005; 219-226doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80790

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Topics: Actuators , Sensors , Wire bonding

Dynamic Actuation of Electro-Elastic Spherical Membranes Using Dielectric Elastomers

Nakhiah Goulbourne, Eric Mockensturm, Mary Frecker

IMECE 2005; 227-237doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80896

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Topics: Actuators , Elastomers , Membranes

Fully-Coupled Modeling of Composite Piezoelectric Plates

Wenbin Yu, Lin Liao

IMECE 2005; 239-248doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80900

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Topics: Composite materials , Modeling , Plates (structures) , Computer software , Displacement , Electric potential , Electrodes , Finite element methods , Kinematics , Piezoelectricity

Stiffness Controlled Piezoelectric Stick-Slip Actuator for Rapid Positioning Applications

Leon M. Headings, Gregory N. Washington

IMECE 2005; 249-258doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80916

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Topics: Actuators , Stick-slip , Stiffness , Screws , Design , Waves , Finite element analysis , Levers , Resolution (Optics) , Smart materials

Modeling and Control of a 1-D Membrane Strip With an Integrated PZT Bimorph

Eric J. Ruggiero, Daniel J. Inman

IMECE 2005; 259-268doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80974

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Topics: Control modeling , Membranes , Strips , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Satellites , Finite element model , Radar , Vibration , Control equipment , Finite element analysis

Analysis of the Non-Linear Behavior of ECLIPSE Actuators

Kyle G. Webber, Christopher S. Lynch

IMECE 2005; 269-275doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-81057

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Topics: Actuators , Composite materials , Lamination

The Aerodynamics of an Actively Twisted Wing

James R. Sonnenmeier, Oladipo Onipede, Jr., Andrew J. Detar, Heather L. Myers

IMECE 2005; 277-284doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-81213

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Topics: Aerodynamics , Wings , Wire , Aircraft , Flight , Heating , Linkages , Shape memory alloys , Shapes , Wind tunnels

Experimental Investigation for Chemo-Mechanical Actuation Using Biological Transport Mechanisms

Vishnu Baba Sundaresan, Donald J. Leo

IMECE 2005; 285-293doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-81366

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Topics: Active materials , Actuators , Biofuel , Chemical energy , Deformation , Fluids , Glass , Ions , Membranes , Pressure

Design and Performance of a MR Torque Transfer Device

Kevin Molyet, Constantin Ciocanel, Hideki Yamamoto, Nagi Naganathan

IMECE 2005; 295-301doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-81428

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Topics: Design , Fluids , Torque

Intrinsic Polymer Optical Fiber Sensors for High-Strain Applications

Sharon Kiesel, Patrick Van Vickle, Kara Peters, Tasnim Hassan, Mervyn Kowalsky

IMECE 2005; 303-311doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-81448

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Topics: Fiber optic sensors , Polymers , Sensors , Deformation , Polymer fibers , Calibration , Data acquisition , Earthquakes , Fibers

An Enhanced Model for Shape Memory Alloy Actuators With Complex Thermomechanical Loadings

Mohsen Kolivand, Mohammad H. Elahinia

IMECE 2005; 313-322doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-81528

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Topics: Actuators , Shape memory alloys , Thermomechanics , Wire , Engineering systems and industry applications , Phase transitions , Constitutive equations , Modeling , Simulation , Stress

Theory and Application of Localized Vibration Control Strategy in Cable-Suspended Membrane Space Structures

Hiraku Sakamoto, K. C. Park

IMECE 2005; 323-332doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-81597

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Topics: Cables , Membranes , Space frame structures , Vibration control , Vibration , Control equipment , Damping , Design , Excitation , Finite element analysis

Development of an Antagonistic SMA Actuator for Instar Rifle Stabilization System

Brian Barnes, Diann Brei, Jonathan Luntz, Chris LaVigna

IMECE 2005; 333-346doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-81700

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Topics: Actuators , Shape memory alloys

Numerical Time Reversal Processing for Impact Detection Using Surface Bonded Piezoceramic

Kazuhiko Adachi, Yousuke Sakai, Kinya Sakota

IMECE 2005; 347-352doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-81781

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Topics: Piezoelectric ceramics , Time reversal , Sensors , Aluminum plate , Computer simulation , Damage , Signals , Structural health monitoring

Preliminary Concepts for Deployable Wings on Small UAVs Using Compliance

Steven D. Landon, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell

IMECE 2005; 353-363doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-82088

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Wings

Multiscale Design of Vascular Plates

K. Maute, M. L. Dunn, R. Bischel, M. Howard, J. M. Pajot

IMECE 2005; 365-374doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-82203

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Topics: Design , Plates (structures) , Fluids , Optimization , Active materials , Pressure , Stress , Topology , Convection , Deformation

Quasi-Steady Axisymmetric Bingham-Plastic Model of Magnetorheological Flow Damper Behavior

Jin-Hyeong Yoo, Norman M. Wereley

IMECE 2005; 375-380doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-82592

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Topics: Dampers , Flow (Dynamics) , Valves , Damping , Fluids , Pistons , Yield stress , Approximation , Ducts , Electromagnets

Quasi-Steady Herschel-Bulkley Analysis of Magnetorheological Dampers With Preyield Viscosity

Sung-Ryong Hong, Shaju John, Norman M. Wereley

IMECE 2005; 381-390doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-82593

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Topics: Dampers , Viscosity , Fluids , Yield stress , Approximation , Damping , Flow (Dynamics) , Rheology , Shear (Mechanics) , Shear rate

Micromechanics of Longitudinal Mechanical Properties for Active Fiber Composites With Embedded Metal-Core Piezoelectric Fibers

Mehrdad N. Ghasemi Nejhad, Davood Askari

IMECE 2005; 391-400doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-82721

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Topics: Composite materials , Fibers , Finite element analysis , Mechanical properties , Metals , Micromechanics (Engineering)

Parallel Genetic Algorithm for Design of Morphing Cellular Truss Structures

Deepak S. Ramrakhyani, George A. Lesieutre, Mary Frecker, Smita Bharti

IMECE 2005; 401-410doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-82751

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Topics: Design , Genetic algorithms , Trusses (Building) , Cables , Shapes , Wings , Aircraft , Deflection , Optimization , Stress

Bi-Directional Actuation of a Piston Using MR Valves and a Piezoelectric Pump

Shaju John, Jin-Hyeong Yoo, Jayant Sirohi, Norman M. Wereley

IMECE 2005; 411-420doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-82771

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Topics: Pistons , Pumps , Valves , Cylinders , Fluids , Bridges (Structures) , Actuators , Pressure , Circuits , Control equipment

Concepts for Power and Energy Analysis in Nastic Structures

Victor Giurgiutiu, Luke Matthews, Donald J. Leo, Vishnu Baba Sundaresan

IMECE 2005; 421-428doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-82786

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Topics: Actuators , Chemical reactions , Cylinders , Deflection , Deformation , Density , Dimensions , Fluids , Pressure , Shapes

Double Adjustable Magnetorheological Dampers for a Gun Recoil System

Young-Tai Choi, Jin-Hyeong Yoo, Norman M. Wereley

IMECE 2005; 429-438doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-82849

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Topics: Dampers , Shock (Mechanics) , Control algorithms , Flow (Dynamics) , Firing , Magnetic fields , Pistons , Pressure

Aerospace Structures and Materials

Strength Analyses of FE₂O₃+Al Nanocomposites Using Classical Molecular Dynamics

Vikas Tomar, Min Zhou

IMECE 2005; 439-442doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-79282

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Topics: Molecular dynamics , Nanocomposites , Compression , Tension , Composite materials , Aluminum , Crystals , Design , Grain size , Nanomaterials

A Comparison of Finite Element Beam Formulations for Thermoelastic Behavior of Functionally Graded Structures

Thomas G. Eason, Simo´n A. Caraballo

IMECE 2005; 443-449doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80999

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Thermoelasticity , Temperature gradient , Condensation , Equilibrium (Physics) , Modeling , Shear deformation , Shear stress , Shells , Temperature

Conventional and Auxetic SMA Cellular Structures

Mohd R. Hassan, F. Scarpa, N. A. Mohammed, Y. Ancrenaz

IMECE 2005; 451-456doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-81075

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Topics: Engineering simulation , Finishes , Finite element analysis , Honeycomb structures , Manufacturing , Nickel titanium alloys , Poisson ratio , Shape memory alloys , Simulation , Stress-strain curves

Characterization of LIGA Microsystems Using Digital Image Correlation Technique and SEM Imaging

Helena (Huiqing) Jin, Wei-Yang Lu, Jeff Chames, Nancy Yang

IMECE 2005; 457-461doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-81123

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Topics: Imaging , Microelectromechanical systems , Scanning electron microscopy

Shock-Induced Chemical Reactions in Multi-Functional Structural Energetic Intermetallic Nanocomposite Mixtures

V. Narayanan, X. Lu, S. Hanagud

IMECE 2005; 463-469doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-81636

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Topics: Chemical reactions , Intermetallic compounds , Nanocomposites , Shock (Mechanics)

An Equivalent Continuum-Atomistic Characterization Model for Nanographitic Materials

G. Karami

IMECE 2005; 471-478doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-81858

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Topics: Algorithms , Atoms , Carbon , Carbon nanotubes , Density , Dimensions , Finite element analysis , Graphene , Linkages , Micromechanics (Engineering)

Mechanical Properties of MHS Materials in Large Strains

T. X. Yu, D. Karagiozova, Z. Y. Gao

IMECE 2005; 479-482doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-81863

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Topics: Absorption , Deformation , Density , Mechanical behavior , Mechanical properties , Metal foams , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Stiffness , Stress

Design of Nanostructured Phononic Materials

Cory Rupp, M. Frenzel, A. Evgrafov, K. Maute, Martin L. Dunn

IMECE 2005; 483-488doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-82206

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Topics: Design , Waves , Energy gap , Signals , Switches , Acoustics , Aluminum , Atoms , Composite materials , Crystals

Auxetic Cellular Materials and Structures

Joseph N. Grima, Ruben Gatt, Pierre-Sandre Farrugaia, Andrew Alderson, Kenneth E. Evans

IMECE 2005; 489-495doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-82260

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Topics: Aeronautics , Aircraft , Blades , Honeycomb structures , Mechanical properties , Rotors , Wings

Structural and Magnetic Property Characterization of PY/CO Multilayer Films

Priya David, E. I. Meletis

IMECE 2005; 497-502doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-82348

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Topics: Anisotropy , Cathode ray oscilloscopes , Chemical stability , Coating processes , Coatings , Cobalt , Corrosion resistance , Electron beams , Evaporation , Magnetic recording

The Effects of Processing on the Topology and Mechanical Properties of Negative Poisson’s Ratio Foams

Andrew Alderson, Kim L. Alderson, Philip J. Davies, Gillian M. Smart

IMECE 2005; 503-510doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-82404

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Topics: Foams (Chemistry) , Mechanical properties , Poisson ratio , Topology

Development of High Performance Mg/SiC Composites Containing Nano-Size SiC Using Microwave Assisted Rapid Sintering

W. L. E. Wong, M. Gupta

IMECE 2005; 511-515doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-82501

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Topics: Composite materials , Microwaves , Sintering , Particulate matter , Magnesium (Metal) , Mechanical properties , Tensile strength , Ductility , Metals , Microhardness

Finite Element Analysis of Functionally Graded Shell Panels Under Thermal Loading

W. Glenn Cooley, Anthony Palazotto

IMECE 2005; 517-526doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-82776

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Functionally graded materials , Shells , Ceramics , Materials properties , Tiles , Metals , Composite materials , Space vehicles , Stress

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