Topics: Friction , Welding , Plates (structures) , Aluminum alloys , Aluminum plate , Composite materials , Computer simulation , Deformation , Mechanical properties , Modeling

Effect of Prelube, Surface Coating and Substrate Materials on Initial Strength of Adhesive Joints Between Al Alloy and Steels

Fan Zhang, Hui-Ping Wang, Christina Hicks, Blair E. Carlson, Xin Yang, Qing Zhou

IMECE 2011; 9-18doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62577

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Topics: Adhesive joints , Aluminum alloys , Coating processes , Coatings , Steel , Bond strength , Adhesives , Bonding , Failure , Deformation

The Load Factor and Permanent Set at the Bearing Surfaces in Hollow Cylindrical Bolted Joints Under External Axial Loads

Yukio Morozumi, Masahiko Okumura, Toshiyuki Sawa, Kengo Kuwaki

IMECE 2011; 19-26doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63257

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Topics: Bearings , Bolted joints , Stress , Displacement , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Deformation , Elasticity , Reliability , Symmetry (Physics)

Characterization of Adhesive-Bonded Sheet Metal Joints

Cuifen Yan, Xin Wu, Sayed Nassar

IMECE 2011; 27-35doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63498

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Topics: Adhesives , Sheet metal , Bonding , Metals , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Adhesive joints , Aluminum alloys , Design , Steel

The Effect of Microstructural and Geometrical Features on Fatigue Performance in Mg AZ31 Friction Stir Spot Welds

J. B. Jordon

IMECE 2011; 37-45doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65280

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Topics: Fatigue , Friction , Welded joints , Optical microscopy , Stress , Failure , Fatigue life , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture mechanics

Composite Materials for Renewable Energy Systems

Evaluating Performance of Composite Materials for MHK Applications

David A. Miller, John F. Mandell, Daniel D. Samborsky

IMECE 2011; 47-51doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62768

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Topics: Composite materials , Seawater , Temperature , Testing , Compressive strength , Tensile strength , Absorption , Elastic moduli , Failure , Laminates

Durability and Life Prediction of Advanced Materials

Hydrogen Induced Fracture Near the Surface

L. N. Germanovich, A. V. Balueva

IMECE 2011; 53-59doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62326

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Hydrogen , Fluids , Pressure , Diffusion (Physics) , Heat , Protons , Rocks , Water

The Rate (Time)–Dependent Mechanical Behavior of the PMR-15 Thermoset Polymer at Temperatures in the 274–316 °C Range: Experiments and Modeling

C. E. C. Ryther, M. B. Ruggles-Wrenn

IMECE 2011; 61-70doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63117

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Topics: Creep , High temperature , Mechanical behavior , Modeling , Polymers , Relaxation (Physics) , Stress , Temperature , Viscoplasticity , Deformation

Fatigue Behavior of Natural Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites in Dry and Wet Environments

Ahmed Fotouh, John Wolodko

IMECE 2011; 71-77doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64552

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Topics: Electromagnetic pulse , Fatigue , Fibers , Thermoplastic composites

Green and Biocompatible Nanocomposite

Biocompatible Nanocomposite for Lab-on-a-Chip Application

Nazmul Islam, Davood Askari, Tarek Trad

IMECE 2011; 79-82doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64119

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Topics: Biocompatibility , Iron , Micropumps , Nanocomposites , Nanoparticles , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry

High Strain-Rate Phenomena: Modeling and Experiment

Determination of Ballistic Limits of GLARE 5 Fiber-Metal Laminates: The Influences of Geometry, Thickness and Stacking Sequence

A. Seyed Yaghoubi, B. Liaw

IMECE 2011; 83-90doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62139

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Topics: Fibers , Geometry , Laminates , Metals

Residual Stress and Wave Reflectivity When Laser Peening Thin Curved Sections

Arif Malik, Xiaopeng Lai, Kristina Langer

IMECE 2011; 91-99doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62444

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Laser hardening , Reflectance , Simulation , Stress , Waves

Characterization of a Ferritic Stainless Sheet Steel in Simple Shear and Uniaxial Tension at Different Strain Rates

Matti Isakov, Jeremy Seidt, Kauko O¨stman, Amos Gilat, Veli-Tapani Kuokkala

IMECE 2011; 101-109doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63141

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Topics: Shear (Mechanics) , Steel sheet , Tension

Finite Deformation Elastoplasticity for Rate and Temperature Dependent Polycrystalline Metals

Richard A. Regueiro, Douglas J. Bammann, Esteban B. Marin, George C. Johnson

IMECE 2011; 111-123doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63179

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Topics: Deformation , Elastoplasticity , Metals , Temperature , Dislocations , Stress , Constitutive equations , Dimensions , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Fittings

Structural Response of Thin-Walled Austenitic Pipes to Internal Gaseous Detonation Loading

Stefan Offermanns, Eberhard Roos, Werner Stadtmu¨ller

IMECE 2011; 125-133doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63352

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Topics: Explosions , Pipes , Pressure , Computer simulation , Deformation , Fracture (Materials) , Hydrogen , Nitrogen , Oxygen , Combustion

Temperature Effect on Ballistic Impact of Hybrid Woven Composites

Yougashwar Budhoo, Benjamin Liaw, Feridun Delale

IMECE 2011; 135-145doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63625

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Topics: Temperature , Woven composites , Composite materials , Finite element analysis , Computer software , Damage , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Fibers , Glass

Quasi-Static and Dynamic Characterization of Oil-Based Modeling Clay and Numerical Simulation of Drop-Impact Test

C. Hernandez, A. Maranon, I. A. Ashcroft, J. P. Casas-Rodriguez

IMECE 2011; 147-152doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63883

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Topics: Computer simulation , Modeling , Compression , Dynamic models , Mechanical behavior , Mechanical properties , Metalworking , Plasticity , Pressure , Testing

Development of a Time-Resolved Catadioptric Stereo Digital Image Correlation Technique for the Study of Blast Loading of Composite Material Structures

Douglas Jahnke, Yiannis Andreopoulos

IMECE 2011; 153-162doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64006

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Topics: Composite materials , Displacement , Shock (Mechanics) , Shock waves , Accelerometers , Alloys , Aluminum , Calibration , Complementary metal oxide semiconductors , Damage

Blast Resistant Elastomeric Polymer-by-Design

Kristin L. Schaaf, Sia Nemat-Nasser

IMECE 2011; 163-164doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64414

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Topics: Design , Polymers , Composite materials , Elastomers , Testing , Chemistry , Constitutive equations , Differential scanning calorimetry , Experimental characterization , Glass transition

Flexural Toughness as an Attribute for Impact Damage Evaluation of Composite Laminates

Mohammad Alemi-Ardakani, Abbas S. Milani, Spiro Yannacopoulos, David Trudel-Boucher, Golnaz Shokouhi

IMECE 2011; 165-172doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65694

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Topics: Composite materials , Damage , Fracture toughness , Laminates , ASTM International , Design , Mechanical properties , Optical quality control , Aerospace industry , Anisotropy

Experimental Verification of Model Pressurized Thick-Walled Cylinder With Numerical and Theoretical Methods

Sunilbhai P. Macwan, Zhong Hu, Fereidoon Delfanian

IMECE 2011; 173-178doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65763

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Topics: Cylinders , Theoretical methods , Hoop stress , Pressure , Stress , Cycles , Finite element analysis , Simulation , Temperature , Testing

Materials and Meta-Materials at Varying Length Scales and Frequency Ranges

An Isotropic Auxetic Structural Network With Limited Shear Stiffness

Alessandro Spadoni

IMECE 2011; 179-187doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64254

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Topics: Shear (Mechanics) , Stiffness , Poisson ratio , Design , Finite element model , Mechanical properties , Mirrors , Sandwich construction , Stress , Structural elements (Construction)

Investigation of Layered and Periodic Pattern Material Structures for Automotive Vibro-Acoustic Abatement

Mohammad Al-Zubi, Emmanuel Ayorinde, Gary Witus, Akif Dundar

IMECE 2011; 189-197doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64572

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Topics: Acoustics , Composite materials , Design , Doors , Engines , Noise (Sound) , Vibration

Hydrophobicity of Hierarchical Structured Super-Hydrophobic Surfaces With the Secondary Pillars: A Lattice Boltzmann Method With High-Density Ratio

Jung Shin Lee, Yong Hyun Kim, Won Jae Choi, Joon Sang Lee

IMECE 2011; 199-205doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65509

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Topics: Columns (Structural) , Density , Hydrophobicity , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Water , Computational fluid dynamics , Texture (Materials) , Drops , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids

Mechanics in Biology and Medicine

Two-Component Coarse-Grain Model for Erythrocyte Membrane

George Lykotrafitis, He Li

IMECE 2011; 207-212doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62133

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Topics: Erythrocytes , Membranes , Lipid bilayers , Proteins , Fluids , Shear stress , Biological cells , Biomembranes , Cell membranes , Chain

Modulation of BCAM/Lu and ICAM-4 Expression on Red Blood Cell Membranes in Physiological Stress Conditions

Jamie L. Maciaszek, Biree Andemariam, George Lykotrafitis

IMECE 2011; 213-215doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62143

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Topics: Erythrocytes , Membranes , Physiology , Stress , Adhesion , Atomic force microscopy , Bonding

Non-Linear Viscoelastic Mechanics of Native and Engineered Ligaments and Tendons

Jinjin Ma, Ellen M. Arruda

IMECE 2011; 217-218doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63156

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Topics: Tendons , Anterior cruciate ligament , Biomechanics , Biological tissues , Knee , Osteoarthritis , Surgery , Viscoelasticity

Traction Forces During Cell Migration Predicted by the Multiphysics Model

Sangyoon J. Han, Nathan J. Sniadecki

IMECE 2011; 219-227doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63843

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Topics: Traction , Adhesion , Engineering simulation , Signals , Simulation , Tension , Cycles , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Fibers , Manufacturing

Modeling of Impact Response of Composite Graded Structure

M. Ali, J. Hoffman, J. Clark, S. Takak

IMECE 2011; 229-237doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64361

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Topics: Composite materials , Modeling , Stress , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Simulation , Deformation

Mechanics of Composite Structures and Health Monitoring Sensors

Assessment of Fracture Behavior of Flat Braided CFRP Composites Under Tensile Loading With Assistance of SQUID Technique

Mohamed S. Aly-Hassan, Yuka Takai, Asami Nakai, Hiroyuki Hamada, Yohei Shinyama, Yoshimi Hatsukade, Saburo Tanaka

IMECE 2011; 239-244doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62421

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Topics: Carbon reinforced plastics , Composite materials , Fracture (Process) , Superconducting quantum interference devices , Fibers , Damage , Failure , Carbon fibers , Inspection , Shear (Mechanics)

Bearing Strength Analysis of Pin-Loaded Elliptical Holes in Laminated Composite Joints

O. Aluko, H. A. Whitworth

IMECE 2011; 245-252doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62507

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Topics: Bearings , Composite materials , Failure , Stress , Boundary-value problems , Displacement , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Graphite , Laminates

Fatigue and Fracture Performance of Insulation System in LNG Carriers

Myung Hyun Kim, Hyeon Su Kim, Jae Myung Lee, Min Sung Chun, Yang Do Kim, Nam Hyun Kang

IMECE 2011; 253-262doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62630

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Topics: Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Insulation , Liquefied natural gas , Containment systems , Fracture toughness , Sloshing , Urethane elastomers , ASTM International

Characterizing Tensile Strength Properties in an E-Glass Composite With Fiber Waviness

Cory Kendall, Greg R. Doud

IMECE 2011; 263-272doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63631

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Topics: Composite materials , Fibers , Glass , Tensile strength , Testing , Failure , Finite element analysis , Shear modulus , Tension , Analytical methods

Acoustic Emission Test on Steel/Composite and Steel/Composite/Steel Built-Up Sections

Rushie Ghimire, Gary Anderson, Fereidoon Delfanian

IMECE 2011; 273-282doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63882

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Topics: Acoustic emissions , Composite materials , Steel , Signals , Glues , Sensors , Failure , Stress , Damage , Materials properties

Modeling and Experiments in Nanomechanics and Nanomaterials

Applicability of Continuum Fracture Mechanics in Atomistic Systems

Shao-Huan Cheng, C. T. Sun

IMECE 2011; 283-288doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63478

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Topics: Fracture mechanics , Stress , Fracture (Materials) , Cutting , Elasticity , Simulation , Stress singularity , Traction

Multi-Functional and Nanostructured Materials — Modeling and Characterization

Electrical and Crack Responses of CNT-Based Polymer Composites Under Tension

Yu Kuronuma, Yasuhide Shindo, Tomo Takeda, Fumio Narita, Shao-Yun Fu

IMECE 2011; 289-290doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62842

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Fracture (Materials) , Polymer composites , Tension , Temperature , Crack propagation , Electrical resistance , Finite element analysis , Fracture toughness , Nanocomposites

Light Activated Shape Memory Polymers: Some Inhomogeneous Deformation Examples

Jaskirat S. Sodhi, I. Joga Rao

IMECE 2011; 291-295doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63731

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Topics: Deformation , Shape memory polymers , Shapes , Biomedicine , Polymers , Aerospace industry , Aircraft , Constitutive equations , Heating , Microelectromechanical systems

Multiscale Modeling of Random Lattices: Critical Issues on Continuum Approximation

Haifeng Zhao, Gregory J. Rodin

IMECE 2011; 297-298doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65783

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Topics: Approximation , Multiscale modeling , Boundary-value problems , Wavelength , Fourier series

On Extension of Boundary Algebraic Equations to Irregular Lattices

Haifeng Zhao, Gregory J. Rodin

IMECE 2011; 299-302doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65787

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Topics: Algebra , Integral equations

A Comparative Experimental Study on Tensile Properties of Three Types of High-Performance Polymer Fibers

X.-L. Gao, S.-S. Zhou, S. E. Bosselman, J. Q. Zheng

IMECE 2011; 303-309doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65977

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Topics: Polymer fibers , Tensile strength , Yarns , Fibers , Elastic moduli , Stress , Temperature , Testing , Temperature effects

Multi-Physics Simulations and Experiments for Solids

Numerical Simulation for Mechanical Behavior of U10Mo Monolithic Miniplates for Research and Test Reactors

Hakan Ozaltun, Herman Shen, Pavel Medvedev

IMECE 2011; 311-325doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62114

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Topics: Computer simulation , Creep , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Mechanical behavior , Fuels , Stress , Manufacturing , Plates (structures) , Simulation , Temperature

Quality Factors of Crystalline Semiconductor Nanocomposite Resonators

Puroorava Chakravarthy, Gang Li

IMECE 2011; 327-331doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64626

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Topics: Nanocomposites , Q-factor , Semiconductors (Materials) , Energy dissipation , Materials properties , Molecular dynamics , Nanoparticles , Nanoscale phenomena , Nanowires

Modeling of Microstructures Actuation by the Knudsen Thermal Force

Sruti Chigullapalli, Alina Alexeenko

IMECE 2011; 333-339doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64685

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Topics: Design , Electric fields , Engineering simulation , Equilibrium (Physics) , Helium , Mean free path , Microelectromechanical systems , Microscale devices , Modeling , Momentum

Multi-Scale Computations in Fluids, Structures, and Materials

Fluid Dynamics Around a Dimpled Pin-Fin

R. K. Nagar, J. P. Meyer, Md. MahbubAlam, G. Spedding

IMECE 2011; 341-350doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63427

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Cooling , Cylinders , Fins , Electronic equipment , Heat , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer

Design and Validation of a Particulate Matter Management System Computationally

Yoosef Peymani F., Arash S. Ghanbari, Yucheng Liu, Asad Hayatdavoudi

IMECE 2011; 351-360doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64063

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Topics: Design , Particulate matter , Containers , Density , Particle size , Separation (Technology) , Boundary-value problems , Geometry , Gravity (Force) , Pressure

Multifield Analysis of a Piezoelectric Valveless Micropump

Ersin Sayar, Bakhtier Farouk

IMECE 2011; 361-369doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65021

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Topics: Micropumps , Flow (Dynamics) , Actuators , Deflection , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Membranes , Microelectromechanical systems , Couplings , Design

Multi-Scale Damage and Failure in Engineering Materials

A New Extreme-Value Probabilistic Framework for Predicting Fatigue Crack Initiation Life of Notched Components

Gbadebo Owolabi, Horace Whitworth

IMECE 2011; 371-380doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62025

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Fatigue life , Electromagnetic scattering , Fatigue , Modeling , Shear (Mechanics) , Stress , Approximation , Crystals , Fatigue damage

Evolution of Mechanical Properties and Microstructural Characterization of Aluminum AA-6061 Butt-Welded Joints

Ajay A. Kardak, M. A. Wahab

IMECE 2011; 381-388doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62247

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Topics: Aluminum , Mechanical properties , Aluminum alloys , Welding , Alloys , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Heat , Heat treating (Metalworking) , Microhardness

Fracture Behavior of Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP Sheets With Hole

Hiroshi Sakai, Smith Thitithanasarn, Putinun Uawongsuwan, Yuqiu Yang, Hiroyuki Hamada

IMECE 2011; 389-394doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62815

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Glass fibers , Tensile strength , Fibers , Glass , Composite materials , Mechanical properties , Metals , Vehicles

Studies of the Effect of Heat Treatment on Hardness and Creep Behavior of a Modified 9Cr-1Mo Steel

Z. Wuthrich, T. Shrestha, I. Charit, K. Rink, M. Basirat, G. P. Potirniche

IMECE 2011; 395-401doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63182

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Topics: Creep , Heat treating (Metalworking) , Steel , Temperature , Microhardness , Optical microscopy , Stress , Transmission electron microscopy

Anisotropic Ductile Fracture of AA6260-T6 Al-Alloy Extrusions

M. Luo, T. Wierzbicki, D. Mohr

IMECE 2011; 403-411doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64344

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Topics: Aluminum alloys , Anisotropy , Ductile fracture , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Stress , Aluminum , Coulombs , Damage , Ductility

Fracture Strength of Laser Etched Glass

Joshua D. Browne, Ronald A. L. Rorrer

IMECE 2011; 413-418doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64914

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Glass , Lasers , Etching , Stress , Carbon dioxide lasers , Failure , Flat glass , Laser ablation , Sheet glass

Phase Transitions of Granular Systems: Between Brazilian Nut Effect and its Reversed Mode

Zi’ang Xie, Ping Wu, Shiping Zhang, Chao Jia, Weili Wang

IMECE 2011; 419-424doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64954

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Topics: Phase transitions , Particulate matter , Convection , Resonance , Computer simulation , Density , Equilibrium (Physics) , Separation (Technology) , Weight (Mass)

Influence of Strain Rate and Stress State on the Mechanical Behavior of Die-Casting AM60 Magnesium Alloy

Gongyao Gu, Shaoting Lin, Yan Meng, Yong Xia, Qing Zhou

IMECE 2011; 425-433doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65196

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Topics: Die casting (Process) , Die castings (Product) , Magnesium alloys , Mechanical behavior , Stress , Tension , Compression , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Shear (Mechanics)

A Microstructure-Based Model for Superplastic Deformation and Damage in Magnesium Alloys

Hesamaldin Askari, Hao Lu, Hussein Zbib, Mohammed Khaleel, Ghassan Kridli

IMECE 2011; 435-436doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65325

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Topics: Damage , Deformation , Magnesium alloys , Superplasticity , Constitutive equations , Temperature , Ductility , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Emissions , Flow (Dynamics)

Dynamic Brittle Fracture Captured With Peridynamics

Youn D. Ha, Florin Bobaru

IMECE 2011; 437-442doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65515

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Topics: Brittle fracture , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Waves

Multi-Scale Mechanics of Composites With Coupled Mechanical and Nonmechanical Behaviors

Evaluating the Mechanical Properties of 3D Woven Carbon-Epoxy Composite Materials Using Experimental Data and FEA Methods

Mahdi Farahikia, Sunilbhai Macwan, Fereidoon Delfanian, Zhong Hu

IMECE 2011; 443-450doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62331

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Topics: Carbon , Composite materials , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Finite element analysis , Mechanical properties , Failure , Geometry , Dimensions , Fibers

Field Coupling and Stress Mitigation in Electrically Conductive Composites

A. Barakati, O. I. Zhupanska

IMECE 2011; 451-459doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62725

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Topics: Composite materials , Stress , Magnetic fields , Electric current , Electromagnetic fields , Magnetic induction , Vibration

Notched Strength and Fractures Behavior of Chopped Glass Mat Reinforced Unsaturated Plastics

Ryuiti Nishida, Ying Yu, Yuqiu Yang, Hiroyuki Hamada

IMECE 2011; 461-466doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62820

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Topics: Acoustic emissions , Drills (Tools) , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Glass , Plastics , Fibers , Composite materials , Finite element analysis , Stress analysis (Engineering)

Passive Control of a Wind Turbine Blade Using Composite Material

Saad Aziz, John Gale, Arya Ebrahimpour, Marco P. Schoen

IMECE 2011; 467-476doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63899

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Topics: Blades , Composite materials , Passive control , Wind turbines , Stress , Carbon fibers , Glass fibers , Weight (Mass) , Design , Anisotropy

Analysis of the Extension-Twist Coupling in Hygrothermally Stable Star Beam Composites

Sean Muder, Robert Haynes, Erian Armanios

IMECE 2011; 477-481doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65318

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Topics: Composite materials , Stiffness

Multi-Scale Modeling of Damage and Failure Mechanics Symposium in Honor of Professor Douglas J. Bammann’s 60th Birthday

Stress Analysis of Functionally Graded Thick-Cylinders Subjected to Mechanical and Thermal Loads

Jasem A. Ahmed, M. A. Wahab

IMECE 2011; 483-489doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62707

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Topics: Cylinders , Functionally graded materials , Stress , Stress analysis (Engineering)

Configuration Optimization of Cross Wave Primary Surface Sheet in the Recuperator Using Particle Swarm Algorithm

T. Ma, Y. T. Chen, D. J. Zhang, Y. P. Ji, M. Zeng, Q. W. Wang

IMECE 2011; 491-496doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64380

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Topics: Algorithms , Creep , Optimization , Particulate matter , Waves

Unified Creep Plasticity Damage (UCPD) Model for Solder

Michael Neilsen, Paul Vianco

IMECE 2011; 497-504doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65387

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Topics: Creep , Damage , Plasticity , Solders , Fracture (Materials) , Cycles , Finite element analysis , Fatigue , Solder joints , Computer simulation

Localization Effects in Bammann-Chiesa-Johnson Metals With Damage Delocalization

Koffi Enakoutsa, Fazle R. Ahad, Kiran N. Solanki, Yustianto Tjiptowidjojo, Douglas J. Bammann

IMECE 2011; 505-515doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65935

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Topics: Damage , Metals , Shear (Mechanics) , Energy dissipation , Failure , Finite element analysis , Plane strain , Tension

Nanocomposites

Electrical Conductivity and Elastic Properties of Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Polycarbonate Nanocomposites

Yves Ngabonziza, Jackie Li

IMECE 2011; 517-521doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62685

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Elasticity , Electrical conductivity , Nanocomposites , Multi-walled carbon nanotubes , Percolation theory , Composite materials , Micromechanics (Engineering) , Elastic moduli , Injection molding

Effect of Nanosized Filler on Matrix Dominated Properties of Fiber Reinforced Epoxy

Yuanxin Zhou, Shaik Jeelani

IMECE 2011; 523-526doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63143

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Topics: Epoxy resins , Fibers , Fillers (Materials) , Carbon , Composite materials , Compression , Compressive strength , Nanofibers , Vacuum , Resins

Manufacturing and Flexure Properties Characterization of Hybrid Nano-/Micro-Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites

Bipul Barua, Mrinal C. Saha

IMECE 2011; 527-531doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64191

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Topics: Bending (Stress) , Composite materials , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Fibers , Manufacturing , Textiles , Carbon fibers , Laminates , Multi-walled nanotubes

Inter-Laminar Mechanical Properties Improvements in Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced Laminated Nanocomposites

Davood Askari, Mehrdad N. Ghasemi-Nejhad

IMECE 2011; 533-538doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64283

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Composite materials , Mechanical properties , Nanocomposites , Shear strength

Development of Energy Absorbing Laminated Fiberglass Composites Using Electrospun Glass Nanofibers

Evan Kimbro, Ajit D. Kelkar

IMECE 2011; 539-545doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64746

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Topics: Composite materials , Glass , Glass reinforced plastics , Nanofibers , Damage , Laminates , Delamination , Electrospinning , Fibers , Absorption

Novel Approaches in Heterogeneous Materials Analysis

An Explicit Integration Method for Analysis of Wave Propagation in Heterogeneous Materials

K. C. Park, S. J. Lim, H. Huh

IMECE 2011; 547-555doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63190

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Topics: Wave propagation , Oscillations , Waves , Shock (Mechanics) , Shock waves , Construction , Physics , Solids

Blast Loading on Sandwich Structures: A Critical Assessment

Serge Abrate

IMECE 2011; 557-566doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64121

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Topics: Sandwich structures , Constitutive equations , Damage , Explosions , Failure , Fluids , Honeycomb structures , Mechanical properties , Plates (structures) , Ray tracing

A Nonlocal Approach to Modeling Crack Nucleation in AA 7075-T651

David J. Littlewood

IMECE 2011; 567-576doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64236

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Modeling , Nucleation (Physics) , Fatigue cracks , Constitutive equations , Continuum mechanics , Crystals , Damage , Deformation , Particulate matter

Modeling the Transition From Conventional to Auxetic Behavior in Compressed Foams

J. C. Matheny, L. M. Berhan

IMECE 2011; 577-582doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65507

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Topics: Foams (Chemistry) , Modeling , Poisson ratio , Bone , Biomaterials , Biomedicine , Design , Finite element analysis , Fracture toughness , Heat

Multi-Objective Optimization of Functionally Graded Hollow Cylinders

M. Nabian, M. T. Ahmadian

IMECE 2011; 583-590doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65698

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Topics: Cylinders , Pareto optimization , Functionally graded materials , Genetic algorithms , Optimization

Size Scale Effects in Micro/Nano Structured Materials and Composites

A Size-Dependent Beam Element Based on the Modified Couple Stress Theory

M. H. Kahrobaiyan, M. Khajehpour, M. T. Ahmadian

IMECE 2011; 591-597doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63507

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Topics: Stress , Deflection , Euler-Bernoulli beam theory , Finite element methods , Microbeams , Microelectromechanical systems , Nanoelectromechanical systems , Stiffness

Structure-Property Relationships of Polymers and Composites

Influence of Injection Molding Parameters on Mechanical Properties of Low Density Polyethylene Filled With Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes

Catalin Fetecau, Felicia Stan, Daniel Dobrea, Dan Catalin Birsan

IMECE 2011; 599-605doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63591

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Topics: Injection molding , Low density polyethylene , Mechanical properties , Multi-walled carbon nanotubes , Temperature , Pressure , Young's modulus , Composite materials , Design , Flow (Dynamics)

Symposium on Mechanics of Soft Materials

Tailoring Thermal Properties of Hybrid Glass Fibers/Carbon Fibers Reinforced Polymeric Composites

Dana Luca-Motoc, Petru A. Pop, Santiago Ferrandiz Bou, Nicolae Da˘diˆrlat

IMECE 2011; 607-612doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63055

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Topics: Carbon fibers , Glass fibers , Polymer composites , Thermal expansion , Thermal properties

Effect of Clay on Tensile, Flex and Fatigue Behavior of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy

Yuanxin Zhou, Mahesh Hosur, Zainuddin Shaik, Shaik Jeelani

IMECE 2011; 613-618doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63131

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Topics: Carbon fibers , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Fatigue , Carbon , Composite materials , Damage , Weibull distribution , Failure , Fatigue strength

Nonlinear Flexural Modeling for Epoxy Resin Materials

Masoud Yekani Fard, Yingtao Liu, Aditi Chattopadhyay

IMECE 2011; 619-626doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64193

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Topics: Compression , Compressive stress , Constitutive equations , Deformation , Epoxy resins , Flexural behavior , Load bearing capacity , Modeling , Polymer composites , Stress

Virtual Testing of Composite Materials

Simulation of Post Failure Response in Fiber Composites

Badrinath Veluri, Henrik Myhre Jensen

IMECE 2011; 627-634doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63019

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Topics: Composite materials , Failure , Fibers , Simulation , Deformation , Constitutive equations , Failure mechanisms , Finite element analysis , Geometry , Steady state

Quantifying Thermal Transport of High-Temperature Ceramics From First Principle Calculations

Babak Kouchmeshky, Peter Kroll

IMECE 2011; 635-639doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65289

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Topics: Ceramics , High temperature , Testing , Anisotropy , Design , Kinetic theory , Molecular dynamics simulation , Phonons , Temperature , Thermal conductivity

Optimized Design of Composite Materials for Heat Transport Applications

Babak Kouchmeshky, Peter Kroll, Ibukun Olubanjo

IMECE 2011; 641-645doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65299

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Topics: Composite materials , Design , Heat , Phonons , Thermal conductivity , Electromagnetic scattering , Energy gap , Engineering systems and industry applications , Equilibrium (Physics) , Molecular dynamics simulation

Vibration, Acoustics and Wave Propagation

Acoustic Wave Propagation in Porous Media

Analysis of Thermal-Mechanical Coupling and Thermal Wave Penetration Depth for Thermo-Acoustic Emission

Hanping Hu, Yandong Wang

IMECE 2011; 647-656doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62861

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Topics: Acoustics , Emissions , Waves , Performance evaluation , Signals , Silicon

Advanced Procedure Used for Determining the Absorption Coefficient of Sonic-Absorbent Materials

Petru A. Pop, Patricia A. Ungur, Liviu Lazar, Florin M. Marcu

IMECE 2011; 657-663doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63646

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Topics: Absorption , Acoustical properties , Acoustics , Gypsum , Loudspeakers , Matlab , Microphones , Noise (Sound) , Noise control , Plaster of paris

Modeling the Vibroacoustics Response of Structures With Attached Noise Control Materials

Noureddine Atalla, Dilal Rhazi

IMECE 2011; 665-671doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65876

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Topics: Modeling , Noise control , Structural acoustics , Acoustics , Vibration , Boundary layer turbulence , Damping , Excitation , Numerical analysis , Porous materials

Active/Passive Noise Control

A Design Approach for Improving the Vibroacoustic Characteristics of Plate Structures

Nabeel T. Alshabatat, Koorosh Naghshineh

IMECE 2011; 673-682doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62392

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Topics: Design , Design methodology , Manufacturing , Mode shapes , Plates (structures) , Shapes , Stiffness , Structural dynamics , Weight (Mass)

Development of a Practical Broadband Active Vibration Control System

Noah H. Schiller, Daniel F. Perey, Randolph H. Cabell

IMECE 2011; 683-690doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62533

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Topics: Accelerometers , Active damping , Actuators , Aerospace industry , Blanks , Control systems , Diamonds , Electronics , Signals , Vibration

Optimal Control of Clamped-Free Conical Shell Using Diagonal Piezoelectric Sensor and Actuator

H. Li, Z. B. Chen, S. D. HU, H. S. Tzou

IMECE 2011; 691-698doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63028

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Topics: Actuators , Optimal control , Sensors , Shells , Control equipment , Signals , Boundary-value problems , Design , Excitation , Optimization

Natural Frequency Improvement of a Suspended FGM Bridge

M. Hadipour, M. T. Ahmadian, S. G. Lashkari, A. Barari

IMECE 2011; 699-704doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63411

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Topics: Bridges (Structures) , Functionally graded materials , Vibration , Aluminum , Ceramics , Composite materials , Design , Equations of motion , Galerkin method , Materials properties

Comparison Study of Active Noise Cancelation Algorithms for Impulsive Noise

Peng Li, Xun Yu

IMECE 2011; 705-709doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63925

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Topics: Algorithms , Noise (Sound) , Impulse (Physics) , Computer simulation , Noise control , Stability

Noise, Vibration and Reliability in Vehicle Systems

A Study of Squeal Noise in Vehicle Brake System

Xu Wang, Sabu John, He Ren

IMECE 2011; 711-716doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62084

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Topics: Noise (Sound) , Vehicle brakes , Brakes , Automotive brakes , Design , Vibration , Automotive industry , Computer simulation , Cooling , Disks

Numerical Simulation of Truck Transportation

Enayat Mahajerin, Gary J. Burgess

IMECE 2011; 717-720doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62358

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Topics: ASTM International , Computer simulation , Random vibration , Spectral energy distribution , Transportation systems , Trucks , Modeling , Accelerometers , Damage assessment , Dampers

The Optimization of Vibration Induced by a V6 Engine Cooling Module

Ji Yang, Zhiyong Hao, Ruwei Ge, Liansheng Wang, Kang Zheng

IMECE 2011; 721-728doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62426

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Topics: Computer simulation , Cooling , Engines , Optimization , Steering wheels , Vibration

Dimensional Analysis for Bus Dynamic Performance Evaluation

A. Gauchi´a, E. Olmeda, M. J. L. Boada, B. L. Boada, V. Di´az

IMECE 2011; 729-735doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62642

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Topics: Dimensional analysis , Performance evaluation , Testing , Engineering prototypes , Design , Modeling , Regulations , Sensors , Vehicles

Analysis of Two-Dimensional Bending Vibration of an Internal Combustion Engine’s Shafting System Based on Wave Equation

Xingyu Liang, Kang Yang, Gequn Shu, Yuesen Wang, Linlin Tan, Yonghui Wen

IMECE 2011; 737-744doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63017

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Topics: Combustion , Vibration , Wave equations , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Dynamic response , Torsion , Dampers , Design , Diesel , Engines

Fluid Induced Vibration in the Liquid-Filled Hydraulic Circuit of Passive Interconnected Suspensions

Jing Zhao, Nong Zhang, Jinchen Ji

IMECE 2011; 745-752doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63274

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Topics: Fluids , Hydraulic circuits , Vibration , Pipes , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation , Hydraulic drive systems , Pipelines , Simulation , Steady state

Modeling Tire Tread Block Dynamics by a Timoshenko Beam Model

Stefan Ripka, Martin Zimmermann, Jo¨rg Wallaschek

IMECE 2011; 753-762doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63367

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Modeling , Tire tread , Stress , Tires , Transients (Dynamics)

Characterization of the Noise Emissions of a Passenger Vehicle

Jose´ Luis San Roma´n, Vicente Di´az, Pedro Cobo, Carolina A´lvarez-Caldas, Jose´ Antonio Calvo, Daniel Garci´a-Pozuelo, Antonio Gauchi´a, David Ibarra, Ester Olmeda, Alejandro Quesada

IMECE 2011; 763-771doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63392

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Topics: Emissions , Noise (Sound) , Vehicles , Engines , Cities , Automobiles , Microphones , Pollution , Roads , Safety

Analysis of Sound Attenuation in Elliptical Chamber Mufflers by Using Green’s Functions

Subhabrata Banerjee, Anthony M. Jacobi

IMECE 2011; 773-778doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65345

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Topics: Silencers , Pistons , Pressure , Boundary-value problems , Computation , Cavities , Cloud chambers , Eigenfunctions , Linear momentum , Poles (Building)

Symposium on Numerical Methods in Vibration and Acoustics

Prediction Capabilities of Damped Updated Finite Element Models

Vikas Arora

IMECE 2011; 779-786doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62096

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Topics: Finite element model , Damping , Design , Frequency response , Mode shapes , Shapes

Free Vibration Analysis of Rotating Laminated Composite Panels Using Finite Strip Method With Modified Shape Functions

Mohammad Homayoun Sadr, Hadi Ghashochi Bargh, Mostafa Khorram Nejadi, Hoofar Pourzand

IMECE 2011; 787-793doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62269

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Topics: Composite materials , Finite strip method , Free vibrations , Shapes , Strips , Fibers , Finite element analysis , Kinematics , Plate theory , Polynomials

Percentiles of von Mises Stress From Combined Random Vibration and Static Loading by Approximate Noncentral Chi Square Distribution

Patrick A. Tibbits

IMECE 2011; 795-803doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62286

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Topics: Random vibration , Stress , Acoustics , Approximation , Computational methods , Design , Earthquakes , Engines , Noise (Sound) , Turbulence

Optimum Vibration Design of Fiber Metal Laminated Panels by Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm

Mohammad Homayoun Sadr, Hadi Ghashochi Bargh, Hoofar Pourzand, Masoud Karimi

IMECE 2011; 805-811doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62346

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Topics: Algorithms , Design , Fibers , Metals , Particle swarm optimization , Vibration , Composite materials , Finite strip method , Genetic algorithms , Plate theory

Modal Bifurcation in Integrally Bladed Rotors

Rana Noman Mubarak, Jen-Yuan James Chang

IMECE 2011; 813-820doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62461

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Topics: Bifurcation , Rotors , Blades , Design , Vibration , Engineering simulation , Engineering systems and industry applications , Finite element analysis , Free vibrations , Simulation

Torsional Wave Dispersion in a Pre-Strained Hollow Sandwich Cylinder With Soft Core

S. D. Akbarov, T. Kepceler, M. Mert Egilmez

IMECE 2011; 821-830doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62649

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Topics: Cylinders , Dispersion (Optics) , Waves

On the Dispersion of the Axisymmetric Longitudinal Waves in the Pre-Strained Bi-Layered Hollow Cylinder Under Imperfect Contact Between the Layers

S. D. Akbarov, C. Ipek

IMECE 2011; 831-838doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62886

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Topics: Cylinders , Longitudinal waves , Shear (Mechanics) , Springs , Elastic waves , Elasticity

Industrial Applications of a System for Chatter Stability Prediction and Monitoring

K. B. Lu, M. Q. Jing, Y. Q. Zhang, H. Liu

IMECE 2011; 839-845doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63018

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Topics: Chatter , Stability , Cutting , Vibration , Algorithms , Computer programming , Databases , Delays , Engineering prototypes , Finishes

A Diagonal Piezoelectric Energy Harvester on Clamped-Free Conical Shells

H. Li, S. D. Hu, H. S. Tzou

IMECE 2011; 847-854doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63030

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Shells , Thin shells , Circuits , Electrodes , Excitation , Kinetic energy , Mode shapes , Piezoelectric materials , Shapes

Modal Energy Transduction of a Cylindrical Shell Laminated With a Segmented Piezoelectric Layer

X. Li, K. C. Chuang, H. Li, H. S. Tzou

IMECE 2011; 855-862doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63037

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Topics: Circular cylindrical shells , Design , Energy harvesting , Engineering systems and industry applications , Piezoelectricity , Pipes , Signals , Vibration

Investigation on Blade Flutter in Transonic Compressor With a Coupled Numerical Approach

Mingming Zhang, Anping Hou, Sheng Zhou, Xiaodong Yang

IMECE 2011; 863-869doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63218

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Topics: Blades , Compressors , Flutter (Aerodynamics) , Stress , Fluids , Rotors , Aeroelasticity , Computation , Computational fluid dynamics , Deformation

Transmission Error in Synchronous Belt With Resonance Under Installation Tension

Masanori Kagotani, Hiroyuki Ueda

IMECE 2011; 871-880doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63296

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Topics: Errors , Resonance , Tension , Timing belts , Belts , Arches , Pulleys , Vibration , Displacement , Inertia (Mechanics)

Simulations of Power Transfer Through Water via Piezoelectric Transducers

K. R. Wilt, L. J. Radziemski, H. A. Scarton

IMECE 2011; 881-889doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63542

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Topics: Engineering simulation , Piezoelectric transducers , Simulation , Water , Metals , Electric power transmission , Finite element model , Modeling , Transducers , Ultrasonic transducers

Uncertainty Analysis of Structural Dynamics by Using Two-Level Gaussian Processes

Z. Xia, J. Tang

IMECE 2011; 891-898doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63708

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Topics: Structural dynamics , Uncertainty analysis , Computers , Finite element model , Numerical analysis

Wave Propagation in One-Dimensional Structure of Periodic Inelasticity Composites

Helio Aparecido Navarro, Meire Pereira de Souza Braun

IMECE 2011; 899-908doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64033

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Topics: Composite materials , Wave propagation , Damage , Algorithms , Constitutive equations , Damping , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Elasticity , Elastoplasticity , Finite element methods

Experimental and Numerical Characterization of an Orifice Type Cryogenic Pulse Tube Refrigerator

Dion Savio Antao, Bakhtier Farouk

IMECE 2011; 909-918doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65027

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Cooling , Cycles , Equilibrium (Physics) , Experimental characterization , Generators , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer , Helium , Linear motors

Symposium on Phononic Crystals and Acoustic Metamaterials

Phononic Crystals With Full Phase-Space Properties: Application to Boolean Logic Gates

N. Swinteck, S. Bringuier, P. A. Deymier

IMECE 2011; 919-935doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62964

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Topics: Phase space , Phononic crystals , Acoustics , Waves , Engineering simulation , Phase (Wave motion) , Simulation

An Acoustic Metamaterial Bending Waveguide Design Using Transformation Acoustics

Liang-Yu Wu, Tzeh-Yi Chiang, Mei-Ling Wu, Lien-Wen Chen

IMECE 2011; 937-943doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63290

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Topics: Acoustics , Design , Phononic crystals , Waveguides , Anisotropy , Density , Fluids , Materials properties , Water

Wave Propagation in Two Dimensional Periodic Composites

Hossein Sadeghi, Ankit Srivastava, Ryan Griswold, Sia Nemat-Nasser

IMECE 2011; 945-946doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64549

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Topics: Composite materials , Wave propagation , Shear waves , Acoustics , Brass (Metal) , Dispersion relations , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Mode shapes , Rods

Noise Reduction by Perfect Absorbers Based on Acoustic Metamaterials

Alfonso Climente, Daniel Torrent, Jose´ Sa´nchez-Dehesa

IMECE 2011; 947-952doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65247

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Topics: Noise control , Phononic crystals , Acoustics , Metamaterials , Shells , Computer simulation

Effects of Layer Placement in Isotropic Layer Pairs for Producing Equivalent Mass Anisotropy

Liang-Wu Cai, Jose´ Sa´nchez-Dehesa

IMECE 2011; 953-959doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65434

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Topics: Anisotropy , Acoustics , Bulk modulus , Materials properties

Design of Acoustic Filters Using Acoustic and Elastic Resonators

B. Sharma, C. T. Sun

IMECE 2011; 961-962doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65499

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Topics: Acoustic filters , Acoustics , Antiresonance , Design , Membranes , Waves

Bloch-Theory-Based Analysis of Damped Phononic Materials

Michael J. Frazier, Mahmoud I. Hussein

IMECE 2011; 963-967doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65662

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Topics: Acoustics , Damping , Electromagnetic spectrum , Energy dissipation , Energy gap , Metamaterials , Phononic crystals , Stiffness , Structural dynamics , Vibration

Optimization of Phononic Crystals for the Simultaneous Attenuation of Out-of-Plane and In-Plane Waves

Osama R. Bilal, Mahmoud I. Hussein

IMECE 2011; 969-972doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65665

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Topics: Optimization , Phononic crystals , Waves , Topology , Algorithms , Design , Energy gap

Analysis of Periodicity Termination in Phononic Crystals

Bruce L. Davis, Andrew S. Tomchek, Edgar A. Flores, Liao Liu, Mahmoud I. Hussein

IMECE 2011; 973-977doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65666

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Topics: Energy gap , Performance , Periodic structures , Phononic crystals , Resonance , Timoshenko beam theory , Vibration

Refractive Devices Based on Acoustic Metamaterials

Rogelio Gracia´, Daniel Torrent, Jose´ Sa´nchez-Dehesa

IMECE 2011; 979-984doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65720

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Topics: Acoustics , Density , Design , Electromagnetic scattering , Engineering simulation , Lenses (Optics) , Phononic crystals , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Simulation

Symposium on Vibration and Acoustic Measurement Techniques and Facilities

Dynamic Measurements of an Industrial Electric Motor Stator Core

Stephen A. Hambric, John B. Fahnline, Robert L. Campbell

IMECE 2011; 985-993doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62050

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Topics: Electric motors , Stators , Vibration , Acoustics , Engines , Motors , Pipes , Winding (process)

Characterization of In-Pipe Acoustic Wave for Water Leak Detection

Atia E. Khalifa, Rached Ben-Mansour, Kamal Youcef-Toumi, Changrak Choi

IMECE 2011; 995-1000doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62333

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Topics: Acoustics , Leakage , Pipes , Signals , Water leakage , Waves

A Study on Measuring the Lateral Motion of a Long Tube Subject to Impulse Loads Using Accelerometers and Mechanical Filters

Won-yeong Choi, Seong-yeol Yoo, Ki-up Cha, Sung-Soo Kim, Myounggyu Noh

IMECE 2011; 1001-1007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63518

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Topics: Accelerometers , Filters , Impulse (Physics) , Stress , Algorithms , Vibration , Waves , Damping , Design , Resolution (Optics)

Nonlinear Model Tracking in Application to Failed Nondestructive Evaluations

Timothy A. Doughty, Natalie S. Higgins, Nicholas G. Etzel

IMECE 2011; 1009-1016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63896

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Topics: Excitation , Failure , Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Nondestructive evaluation , Nonlinear differential equations , Plasticity , System failures

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