Topics: Fibers , Laminates , Shear modulus , Shear (Mechanics) , Damage , Fracture (Materials) , Composite materials , Constitutive equations , Density , Elasticity

A Numerical Analysis of the Solar Panel Support Structure on the Weak Ground

Kang-Woo Joo, Jun Young Kim, Kyu Tae Park, Kwang-Sun Kim

IMECE 2013; V009T10A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65549

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Topics: Numerical analysis , Solar energy , Renewable energy sources , Solar energy systems , Stress , Wind , Aerodynamics , Damage , Deformation , Developing nations

Effect of Externally Applied Stresses on the Moisture Diffusion Characteristics of Epoxy Glass Composites

Mark T. Stoffels, David A. Miller

IMECE 2013; V009T10A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65638

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Topics: Composite materials , Diffusion (Physics) , Epoxy resins , Glass , Stress

Numeric Investigation of Fluid Solid Interaction on Wind Turbine Blade

Mohammad A. Hossain, Kyoungsoo Lee, Ziaul Huque, Raghava R. Kommalapati

IMECE 2013; V009T10A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65647

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Topics: Blades , Fluids , Wind turbines , Stress , Airfoils , Chords (Trusses) , Computational fluid dynamics , Deflection , Geometry , Modeling

Durability and Life Prediction of Advanced Composite Materials

Environmental Durability of Natural Fiber Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composite

Mengyuan Liao, Umaru Semo Ishiaku, Zainal Arifin Mohd Ishak, Guijun Xian, Hiroyuki Hamada

IMECE 2013; V009T10A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63415

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Topics: Composite materials , Durability , Fibers , Unsaturated polyesters , Mechanical properties , Weight (Mass) , China , Climate , Fracture toughness , Molding

Flow Accelerated Degradation of Corrosion Protective Organic Coatings

Qixin Zhou, Yechun Wang

IMECE 2013; V009T10A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63727

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Topics: Coatings , Corrosion , Flow (Dynamics) , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Laminar flow , Percolation theory , Water , Capacitance

A New Approach in Kinetic Modeling Using Thermodynamic Framework for Chemically Reacting Systems and Oxidative Ageing in Polymer Composites

K. V. Mohankumar, K. Kannan

IMECE 2013; V009T10A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64436

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Topics: Modeling , Polymer composites , Boundary-value problems , Chemical potential , Diffusion (Physics) , Oxidation , Polynomials , Spacetime , Torsion

Mechanical Property and Degradation in Hot Water of Injection Molded Glass Short Fiber/Wood Powder/Polypropylene Hybrid Composites

Xujie Kong, Ying Yu, Yuqiu Yang, Jungang Li, Mengyuan Liao, Manabu Nomura

IMECE 2013; V009T10A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64475

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Topics: Composite materials , Fibers , Glass , Hot water , Mechanical properties , Wood products

Durability Study of Low Velocity Impact Responses of Conventional and Nanophased CFRP Composites Exposed to Seawater

Mohammad K. Hossain, Md. Mahmudur R. Chowdhury, Kazi A. Imran, Mahmud B. Salam, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Jeelani

IMECE 2013; V009T10A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65671

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Topics: Carbon reinforced plastics , Composite materials , Durability , Seawater , Nanoclays , Delamination , Absorption , Fracture toughness , Crack propagation , Damage

Recovery of Low-Velocity Impact Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Composites Through Self-Healing Technique

Shaik Zainuddin, Arefin Tauhid, Mahesh V. Hosur, Shaik Jeelani, Ashok Kumar

IMECE 2013; V009T10A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66771

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Topics: Composite materials , Energy levels (Quantum mechanics) , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Fibers , Fracture (Materials) , Glass , Glass fiber reinforced composites , Glass fibers , Impact testing

Failure Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures

Stochastic Multiscale Modeling and Damage Progression for Composite Materials

Joel Johnston, Aditi Chattopadhyay

IMECE 2013; V009T10A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66566

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Topics: Composite materials , Damage , Multiscale modeling , Uncertainty , Failure , Modeling , Computation , Errors , Materials properties , Micromechanics (Engineering)

Modification of Pullout Behavior of Kevlar Fabric by Zinc Oxide Nanowire Reinforcement

Hyun-Sik Hwang, Brendan A. Patterson, Mohammad H. Malakooti, Henry A. Sodano

IMECE 2013; V009T10A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66836

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Topics: Nanowires , Textiles , Body armor , Damage , Failure , Friction , Absorption , Armor , Ceramics , Mechanical admittance

Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials and Structures

Fatigue Crack Growth Analysis of Mild Steel Plate Welded by Friction Stir Welding

K. N. Pandey, Saurabh Kumar Gupta

IMECE 2013; V009T10A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63163

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Friction , Steel , Welding , Base metals , Aluminum alloys , Fracture (Materials) , Grain size , Heat , Metals

Fatigue Behavior of Pt-20%Ir Coils Used as Implanted Electrodes in Medical Devices

Haitao Zhang, Bernard Q. Li

IMECE 2013; V009T10A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63779

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Topics: Electrodes , Fatigue , Medical devices , Finite element analysis , Brain , Computer software , Failure mechanisms , Fatigue testing , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

A Parametric Study on Failure of Pin-Loaded Unidirectional-Woven Composite Joints

O. Aluko

IMECE 2013; V009T10A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63961

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Topics: Composite materials , Failure , Friction , Stress , Dimensions

Effect of Alloying Elements on Creep and Fatigue Damage of Ni-Base Superalloy Caused by Strain-Induced Anisotropic Diffusion

Ken Suzuki, Tomohiro Sano, Hideo Miura

IMECE 2013; V009T10A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64314

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Topics: Anisotropy , Creep , Diffusion (Physics) , Fatigue damage , Superalloys , Atoms , Alloys , Atomic size , Binding energy , Damage

Maximizing Strength of Bimaterial Interfaces

P. Nasiri, Gary F. Dargush

IMECE 2013; V009T10A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65388

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Topics: Algorithms , Design , Failure , Finite element analysis , Genetic algorithms , Materials properties , Optimization , Self-organization , Stress , Stress singularity

Incorporating Micro-Thermo-Mechanical Damage Model in Life Prediction Analysis of a Turbine Engine Blade to Disk Attachment

Sam Naboulsi

IMECE 2013; V009T10A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65583

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Topics: Blades , Damage , Disks , Gas turbines , Fracture (Materials) , Displacement , Fatigue , Microscale devices , Engines , Failure

Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Plasticity-Induced Fatigue Crack Closure in Overmatched Welds

Diego F. B. Sarzosa, Claudio Ruggieri

IMECE 2013; V009T10A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66076

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Plasticity , Welded joints , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Steel , Fatigue analysis , Finite element analysis , Structural steel , Tension

Transition From Low Cycle to High Cycle in Uniaxial Fatigue

Mohamed E. M. El-Sayed

IMECE 2013; V009T10A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66202

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Topics: Cycles , Fatigue , Fatigue life , High cycle fatigue , Stress , Elasticity , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Fatigue failure , Fracture (Materials)

General

Free Vibration Analysis of Rotating Structures by One-Dimensional, Variable Kinematic Theories

Erasmo Carrera, Matteo Filippi, Enrico Zappino

IMECE 2013; V009T10A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63183

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Topics: Free vibrations , Kinematics , Approximation , Composite materials , Differential equations , Disks , Displacement , Dynamic response , Euler-Bernoulli beam theory , Finite element methods

Dynamic Stability and Natural Frequency of Composite Corrugated Bellow Expansion Joint

SujanaRao Nakkanti, Radhakrishna Madabhushi, MuraliKrishnaPrasad Adusumilli

IMECE 2013; V009T10A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64787

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Topics: Composite materials , Dynamic stability , Expansion joints , Bellows (Equipment) , Finite element methods , Pipes , Stiffness

AC Electrothermal Pumping Improvement by Biocompatible Nanocomposite Surface Modification

Nazmul Islam, Davood Askari

IMECE 2013; V009T10A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65119

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Topics: Biocompatibility , Electrodes , Micropumps , Nanocomposites , Symmetry (Physics)

Integration of Carbon Nanotubes Into a Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer Composite and its Effects on Electromagnetic Shielding and Mechanical Properties

Mehran Tehrani, Ayoub Y. Boroujeni, Majid Manteghi, Zhixian Zhou, Marwan Al-Haik

IMECE 2013; V009T10A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65202

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Glass reinforced plastics , Mechanical properties , Polymer composites , Composite materials , Textiles , Coated fabrics , Electrical conductivity , Electromagnetic interference , Manufacturing

Elastoplastic Analysis of a Cantilever Beam Under Combined Compressive and Bending Load

Julio A. Boix Salazar, Dirk F. de Lange, Alberto Torres Cruz, Hugo I. Medellín Castillo, Gilberto Mejía Rodríguez

IMECE 2013; V009T10A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65396

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Topics: Cantilever beams , Finite element methods , Stress

Multifunctional Hierarchical Nanocomposites: A Review

Mehrdad N. Ghasemi-Nejhad

IMECE 2013; V009T10A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65599

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Nanocomposites , Nanomaterials , Nanoparticles

Tensile Properties Evaluation of Chemically Treated/Untreated Single Sugarcane Fiber

Mohammad K. Hossain, Mohammad R. Karim, Mahmudur R. Chowdhury, Muhammad A. Imam, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Jeelani, Ramsis Farag

IMECE 2013; V009T10A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65664

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Topics: Fibers , Tensile strength , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Ovens , Water , Absorption , ASTM International , Carbon dioxide , Density

Deployment Driving Analysis of Deployable Structure Considering Imperfections

Hongwei Guo, Rongqiang Liu, Zongquan Deng

IMECE 2013; V009T10A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66146

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Topics: Manufacturing , Optimization , Trusses (Building)

Prediction of Elastic Modulus of Glass Short Fiber/Wood Powder/Polypropylene Hybrid Composites

Ying Yu, Manabu Nomura, Hiroyuki Hamada

IMECE 2013; V009T10A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66679

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Topics: Composite materials , Elastic moduli , Fibers , Glass , Mechanical properties , Wood products

High Strain-Rate Phenomena: Modeling and Experiment

Energy Absorption Mechanisms in Hard Epoxy Resin Matrix Composite Laminates Subjected to Dynamic Loading Events

David B. Segala, Paul V. Cavallaro

IMECE 2013; V009T10A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62283

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Topics: Absorption , Composite materials , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Epoxy resins , Laminates , Fibers , Energy levels (Quantum mechanics) , Failure , Damage , Energy dissipation

Dynamic Response of Corrugated Sandwich Plates Under Shock Tube Loading

Jeong-Ho Kim, Linhui Zhang, Jefferson T. Wright, Rainer Hebert, Arun Shukla

IMECE 2013; V009T10A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63522

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Topics: Dynamic response , Plates (structures) , Shock tubes , Steel , Blast effect , Design , Finite element analysis , Pressure , Stress

Interfacial Shear Strength of Banana Fiber in Low-Density Polyethylene

Joshua D. Weed, William Jordan

IMECE 2013; V009T10A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64770

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Topics: Fibers , Low density polyethylene , Shear strength , Bonding , Polymers , Water , Biodegradation , Polymer composites , Pressure , Sustainability

3-D Characterization of Global and Local Microstructural Effects on Spall Damage in Shock Loaded FCC Metals: Experimental and Modeling

A. Brown, K. Krishnan, L. Wayne, P. Peralta, S. N. Luo, D. Byler, B. Patterson

IMECE 2013; V009T10A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65642

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Topics: Damage , Metals , Modeling , Shock (Mechanics) , Heat , Copper , Electron backscatter diffraction , Nucleation (Physics) , Plates (structures) , Statistics

Hybrid Multifunctional Composite Materials

Mechanical Characterization of a Hybrid Carbon Nanotube/Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composite

Mehran Tehrani, Ayoub Y. Boroujeni, Ramez Hajj, Marwan Al-Haik

IMECE 2013; V009T10A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62251

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Topics: Carbon fibers , Carbon nanotubes , Composite materials , Absorption , Carbon reinforced plastics , Tensile strength , Textiles , Carbon , Impact testing , Low temperature

Multi-Objective Optimization of Axial Crush Performance of Square Metal–Composite Hybrid Tubes

Roozbeh Kalhor, Hossein Akbarshahi, Scott W. Case

IMECE 2013; V009T10A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63071

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Topics: Metallic composites , Pareto optimization , Artificial neural networks , Stress , Composite materials , Computer software , Design , Fibers , Finite element analysis , Genetic algorithms

Temperature Dependent Viscoelastic Behavior of FRP/ZnO Nano-Rods Hybrid Nanocomposites

Amir Alipour Skandani, Ayoub Yari Boroujeni, Marwan Al-Haik

IMECE 2013; V009T10A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63326

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Topics: Fiber reinforced plastics , Nanocomposites , Nanorods , Temperature , Viscoelasticity , Carbon fibers , Composite materials , Creep , Deformation , Durability

Vibration Damping Enhancement of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites With Surface Grown Zinc Oxide Nanorods

Nejib Masghouni, Marwan Al-Haik

IMECE 2013; V009T10A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65791

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Topics: Carbon fibers , Composite materials , Damping , Fibers , Nanorods , Nanowires , Polymer composites , Vibration

Effect of Zinc Oxide Nanowire Length on Interfacial Strength of Carbon Fiber Composites

Brendan A. Patterson, Henry A. Sodano

IMECE 2013; V009T10A038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66509

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Topics: Carbon fibers , Composite materials , Nanowires , Fibers , Shear strength , Design , Imaging , Polymer composites , Scanning electron microscopy , Tensile strength

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

Investigating the Effects of the Friction Coefficient and Tool Geometry on the Cup Thickness in the Deep Drawing Process of SPXI250 Alloy

Iman Rostamsowlat, Ahmad Afsari, Maziar Janghorban

IMECE 2013; V009T10A039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63992

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Topics: Alloys , Friction , Geometry

Topology Optimization for the Single Phase Flow Using Two Point Flux Approximation Model

Guang Dong, Yulan Song

IMECE 2013; V009T10A040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65475

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Topics: Approximation , Flow (Dynamics) , Optimization , Topology , Porous materials , Design , Optimization algorithms

A Lattice Boltzmann Approach for Directional Transporting of Droplets Using Heterogeneous Surface Roughness

Jung Shin Lee, Joon Sang Lee

IMECE 2013; V009T10A041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65533

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Topics: Drops , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Surface roughness , Water , Columns (Structural) , Composite materials , Computational fluid dynamics , Density , Fluids , Chemical properties

Investigation of Some Circular Membrane-Patch Acoustic Meta-Materials

Emmanuel Ayorinde, Mohammad Al-Zubi, Fouad Mohammad, Mehmet Akif Dundar

IMECE 2013; V009T10A042doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66720

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Topics: Membranes , Phononic crystals , Metamaterials , Construction , Diluents , Noise control , Silicon , Vibration

Plate Vibration and Geometry Study of Impact-Control ABS

Mehmet Akif Dundar, Emmanuel Ayorinde

IMECE 2013; V009T10A043doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66722

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Geometry , Vibration , Bricks , Computation , Computer software , Impact strength , Mechanical properties , Modal analysis , Stiffness

Mechanics and Design of Cellular Materials

Study of Impact Properties of a Fluid-Filled Honeycomb Structure

J. Clark, S. Jenson, J. Schultz, J. Hoffman, S. Takak, M. Ali, Tessa Matthews

IMECE 2013; V009T10A044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62113

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Topics: Fluids , Honeycomb structures , Absorption , Non-Newtonian fluids , Regression analysis

Cellular Materials With Extremely High Negative and Positive Poisson’s Ratios: A Mechanism Based Material Design

Kwangwon Kim, Jaehyung Ju, Doo-Man Kim

IMECE 2013; V009T10A045doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63598

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Design , Porous materials , Deformation , Stiffness , Finite element analysis , Honeycomb structures , Aluminum alloys , Anisotropy , Bending (Stress)

Micromechanical Modeling of Two-Dimensional Periodic Cellular Materials

K. Alzebdeh, A. Al-Shabibi, T. Pervez

IMECE 2013; V009T10A046doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64190

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Topics: Elastic moduli , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Boundary-value problems , Compression , Density , Displacement , Elastic constants , Geometry , Materials properties

An Experimental Study on the Mode I Fracture Behavior of Hexagonal Honeycombs

Md Salah Uddin, Jaehyung Ju, Nandika D’Souza

IMECE 2013; V009T10A047doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64914

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Honeycomb structures

The Role of Water in the Hygro-Thermo-Mechanical Behavior of Wood

Dominique Derome, Alessandra Patera, Ahmad Rafsanjani, Saeed Abbasion, Jan Carmeliet

IMECE 2013; V009T10A048doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65101

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Topics: Water , Wood products , Composite materials , Desorption , Geometry , Hardening , Modeling , Resolution (Optics) , Shrinkage (Materials) , Sorption

Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Paper Tubes

Takanori Kitamura, Mitsunori Suda, Kanta Ito, Suguru Teramura, Zhiyuan Zhang, Hiroyuki Hamada

IMECE 2013; V009T10A049doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66684

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Topics: Compression , Mechanical properties , Fracture (Materials) , Paperboard , Absorption , Anisotropy , Composite materials , Construction , Deformation , Emergencies

Mechanics in Biology and Medicine

Tissue- and Cell-Level Stress Distributions of the Heart Valve Tissue During Diastole

Siyao Huang, Hsiao-Ying Shadow Huang

IMECE 2013; V009T10A050doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63229

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Topics: Biological tissues , Stress , Valves , Anisotropy , Biomechanics , Cardiac cycle , Finite element methods , Materials properties , Micromechanics (Engineering)

Numerical Modelling and Experimental Validation of Intervertebral Discs

Marzieh Azarnoosh, Marcus Stoffel, Dieter Weichert

IMECE 2013; V009T10A051doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63534

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Finite element analysis , Intervertebral discs , Machinery , Modeling , Cartilage , Disks , Mechanical behavior , Biomedicine , Compression

A Biomechanical Study of Directional Mechanical Properties of Porcine Skin Tissues

Hsiao-Ying Shadow Huang, Siyao Huang, Taylor Gettys, Peter M. Prim, Ola L. Harrysson

IMECE 2013; V009T10A052doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63829

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Topics: Biological tissues , Biomechanics , Mechanical properties , Skin , Fibers , Anisotropy , Composite materials , Fibroblasts , Materials properties , Physiology

Bioreactor Development for Cultivating Tenocytes on Collagen Foils Supported by Constitutive Modelling

Wolfgang Willenberg, Marcus Stoffel, Dieter Weichert

IMECE 2013; V009T10A053doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64498

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Topics: Bioreactors , Modeling , Tendons , Biomedicine , Materials properties , Numerical analysis , Physiology , Stress

Axisymmetric Model of an Intracranial Saccular Aneurysm: Theory and Computation

Colin W. Curtis, Michael L. Calvisi

IMECE 2013; V009T10A054doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66383

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Topics: Aneurysms , Computation , Flow (Dynamics) , Membranes , Deformation , Shear stress , Compression , Computer software , Finite element model , Geometry

Mechanics of Soft Materials

Mechanics of Air-Inflated Drop-Stitch Fabric Panels Subject to Bending Loads

Paul V. Cavallaro, Christopher J. Hart, Ali M. Sadegh

IMECE 2013; V009T10A055doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63839

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Topics: Air-supported structures , Experimental methods , Stress , Textiles

Environmental Effects on Flexural Over-Strength Factor of Epoxy Resin Materials

Masoud Yekani Fard, Aditi Chattopadhyay, Brian Raji

IMECE 2013; V009T10A056doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64014

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Topics: Epoxy resins , Flexural behavior , Tension , Compression , Heat , Bending strength , Brittleness , Compressive stress , Mechanical properties , Polymer composites

Effect of Swelling Behavior on Elastomeric Materials: Experimental and Numerical Investigation

Sayyad Zahid Qamar, Maaz Akhtar, Moosa S. M. Al-Kharusi

IMECE 2013; V009T10A057doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64344

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Topics: Elastomers , Bulk modulus , Engineering simulation , Poisson ratio , Simulation , Water , Compression , Shear modulus , Computer simulation , Computer software

Modeling of Multifunctional Materials

Non-Linear Dynamic Magneto Electric Effects in Ferromagnetic-Ferroelectric Layered Composites

Satenik Harutyunyan, Davresh Hasanyan

IMECE 2013; V009T10A058doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66451

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Topics: Composite materials , Magnetoelectric effect , Resonance

Failure and Sensitivity Analysis of MEMS Based Piezo-Resistive Fingerprint Sensor

Adarsh Venkataraman Ganesan, Sundaram Swaminathan

IMECE 2013; V009T10A059doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66763

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Topics: Failure , Fingerprints , Microelectromechanical systems , Sensitivity analysis , Sensors , Circuits , Biometrics , Computer software , Engineering simulation , Microfabrication

Multi-Field Studies in Heterogeneous Materials: Experimental, Theoretical and Numerical Approaches

Improvement on the Analysis of a Finite Element Composites Model

Atanas A. Atanasov, Thomas J. Wright, John P. Parmigiani

IMECE 2013; V009T10A060doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63282

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Topics: Composite materials , Finite element analysis , Computer software , Fibers , Bending strength , Carbon fibers , Design , Finite element model , Laminates , Probability

Tailored Polyurea-Glass Interfaces and the Characterization by the Single-Fiber Fragmentation

Zhanzhan Jia, Ravish Rawal, Jon Isaacs, Sia Nemat-Nasser

IMECE 2013; V009T10A061doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63736

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Topics: Fibers , Glass , Composite materials , Fillers (Materials) , Mechanical properties , Polymers , Shear (Mechanics) , Tension , Adhesion , Casting

Experimental and Numerical Techniques to Characterize Structural Properties of Fresh Concrete

Tony Di Carlo, Behrokh Khoshnevis, Anders Carlson

IMECE 2013; V009T10A062doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63993

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Topics: Concretes , Mechanical properties , Bearings , Stress , Construction , Load bearing capacity , Modeling

A Hierarchical Model for Kevlar Fiber Failure

Stephen S. Recchia, Assimina Pelegri, Jan K. Clawson, Korhan Sahin, Ioannis Chasiotis, James Zheng

IMECE 2013; V009T10A063doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66344

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Topics: Failure , Fibers , Finite element analysis , Nanoscale phenomena , Finite element model , Imaging , Materials characterization , Nanomaterials , Polymers , Shapes

Multi-Functional and Micro/Nano-Structured Materials — Modeling and Characterization

Multiscale Analysis of Multifunctional Composite Structures

Yehia Bahei-El-Din, Amany Micheal

IMECE 2013; V009T10A064doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62427

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Topics: Composite materials , Stress , Finite element analysis , Computation , Electric fields , Laminates , Damage , Fiber reinforced composites , Fibers , Geometry

A Numerical Model to Study the Effect of Temperature on Electrical Conductivity of Polymer-CNT Nanocomposites

Amirhossein B. Oskouyi, Uttandraman Sundararaj, Pierre Mertiny

IMECE 2013; V009T10A065doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62602

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Computer simulation , Electrical conductivity , Nanocomposites , Polymers , Temperature

Study of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Yttrium Stabilized Zirconia Coating Deposited by Air Plasma Spray

Chris P. Leither, Lauren E. Roy, Fardad Azarmi, X. W. Tangpong

IMECE 2013; V009T10A066doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63744

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Topics: Coatings , Mechanical properties , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Sprays , Yttrium , Ceramic coatings , Equipment performance , Adhesion , Cast iron , Ceramics

Mechanical Characterization of Healable Cross-Ply Composites

Christian Nielsen, Sia Nemat-Nasser

IMECE 2013; V009T10A067doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63843

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Topics: Composite materials , Fracture (Materials) , Polymers , Carbon , Fibers , Fracture toughness , Glass , Microscopy , Shear (Mechanics) , Temperature

Multi-Physics Simulations and Experiments for Solids

A Thermoplastic Constitutive Modeling and Geotechnical Centrifuge Simulation of Partially Saturated Soil Under Buried Explosive Loading

Asghar Yarahmadi, Rebecca Brannon, Carlos Bonifasi Lista

IMECE 2013; V009T10A068doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62519

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Topics: Explosives , Modeling , Simulation , Soil , Deformation , Anisotropy , Temperature , Energy dissipation , Entropy , Stress

Investigation on Field-Response Performance of Magnetic-Sensitive Rubber by Impact Experiments With Adjustable Magnetic Fields

Yi Cheng, Lingyu Sun, Weiwei Chen, Dingxin Leng, Zhongheng Guo, Dengfeng Wang

IMECE 2013; V009T10A069doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62918

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Topics: Magnetic fields , Rubber , Particulate matter , Molten salt reactors , Damping , Chain , Compression , Computer software , Dimensions , Elastic moduli

Modeling the Circular Shear in Light Activated Shape Memory Polymers With Three Networks

Fangda Cui, I. J. Rao

IMECE 2013; V009T10A070doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65048

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Topics: Modeling , Shape memory polymers , Shear (Mechanics) , Shapes , Wavelength , Polymers , Cycles , Deformation , Constitutive equations , Mechanical behavior

Variational Integrators for Piezoelectricity

P. Nasiri, Gary F. Dargush

IMECE 2013; V009T10A071doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65356

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Computer software , Displacement , Electric potential , Energy conservation , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Piezoelectricity , Spacetime , Transients (Dynamics)

Ductile Failure in Processed Thin Sheet Metals

Huafeng Ding, Caichao Zhu, Zhong Zhou, Dong Qian

IMECE 2013; V009T10A072doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65584

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Topics: Failure , Sheet metal

Multi-Scale Computations in Fluids, Structures, and Materials

Concurrent Multiple-Time-Scale Simulations With Improved Numerical Dissipation for Structural Dynamics

Tejas Ruparel, Azim Eskandarian, James Lee

IMECE 2013; V009T10A073doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64642

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Topics: Energy dissipation , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Structural dynamics , Algorithms , Energy budget (Physics) , Energy conservation , Equations of motion , Mortar , Spacetime

Multiscale Modeling of Fatigue Damage and Failure Mechanics

A Probabilistic Strength Distribution Model in Predicting Damage Evolution due to Thermo-Oxidation of Polymeric Matrix Composites

Jianyong Liang, Kishore Pochiraju

IMECE 2013; V009T10A074doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65222

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Topics: Composite materials , Damage , Oxidation , Fracture (Materials) , High temperature , Diffusion (Physics) , Durability , Electromagnetic scattering , Failure , Finite element methods

Atomistic Simulations of Fatigue Crack Growth in Single Crystal Aluminum

Enqiang Lin, Yongming Liu

IMECE 2013; V009T10A075doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66084

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Topics: Aluminum , Crystals , Engineering simulation , Fatigue cracks , Simulation , Fracture (Materials) , Cycles , Atoms , Crack propagation , Deformation

Toward Improving Fracture Toughness of Particle-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites

Keyanoush Sadeghipour, Wenhai Wang, George Baran

IMECE 2013; V009T10A076doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66221

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Topics: Finite element model , Fracture toughness , Particulate matter , Polymer composites

Nanocomposites Synthesis and Performance

Development of Novel ‘Duplex NiCr-Coated’ Nanostructured HVOF WC-17Ni(80/20)Cr Coatings for Severe Wear Applications

Gobinda C. Saha, Tarek A. ben Mahmud, Tahir I. Khan

IMECE 2013; V009T10A077doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64946

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Topics: Coatings , Wear , Cermets , Alloys , Composite materials , Design , Diamonds , Ductility , Engineering standards , Feedstock

Analytical Modeling of Mechanical Properties and Behavior of Nanotube-Based Nanocomposites

Davood Askari, Mehrdad N. Ghasemi-Nejhad, Alexander L. Kalamkarov

IMECE 2013; V009T10A078doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65060

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Topics: Mechanical properties , Modeling , Nanocomposites , Nanotubes , Stress , Young's modulus

Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Nanoclay Incorporated Room Temperature Vulcanized (RTV) Silicone Foams

Kaji Fuad, Bipul Barua, Mrinal C. Saha, Thomas Robison, Sabrina Wells

IMECE 2013; V009T10A079doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65879

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Topics: Foams (Chemistry) , Mechanical properties , Nanoclays , Silicones , Temperature , Particle size , Chemical properties , Compression , Elastomers , Fillers (Materials)

Effect of Sizing Removal Method and POSS Coating on Flexural Properties of Carbon Fiber Epoxy Composites

Fariz Ibn Afzal, Mrinal C. Saha, M. Cengiz Altan

IMECE 2013; V009T10A080doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66410

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Topics: Carbon fibers , Coating processes , Coatings , Composite materials , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Fibers , Bending strength , Heat , Bending (Stress)

Nanoengineered, Hierarchical, and Multi-Scale Materials

Multiscale Modeling of Nano-Reinforced Structural Adhesive Bonds

Jacob M. Wernik, Shaker A. Meguid

IMECE 2013; V009T10A081doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64978

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Topics: Adhesives , Multiscale modeling , Carbon nanotubes , Modeling , Atomic interactions , Constitutive equations , Elasticity , Mechanical properties , Nanoscale phenomena , Nanotubes

Nanoscale Mechanics of Polymer Nanocomposites and Nanostructured Materials

Multiscale-Based Simulations of Longitudinal Mechanical Behaviors of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites

James Han, Yu-Fu Ko, Hsien-Yang Yeh

IMECE 2013; V009T10A082doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62439

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Topics: Engineering simulation , Mechanical behavior , Polymer nanocomposites , Simulation , Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Finite element analysis , Materials properties , Mechanical properties , Modeling , Polymers

On the Time Dependence of Size Effect in Polydimethylsiloxane

F. Alisafaei, Seyed Hamid Reza Sanei, E. J. Smith, Chung-Souk Han

IMECE 2013; V009T10A083doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64955

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Topics: Deformation , Nanoindentation , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Size effect , Stiffness

Thermo-Mechanical Analysis of Structural Elements Incorporating Nanocomposites

Zeaid Hasan, Aditi Chattopadhyay

IMECE 2013; V009T10A084doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65588

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Topics: Nanocomposites , Structural elements (Construction) , Thermomechanics , Composite materials , Aerospace industry , Carbon nanotubes , Damage , Delamination , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins

Plenary Session in Mechanics of Solids, Structures, and Fluids

On Smoothed Finite Element Methods

G. R. Liu

IMECE 2013; V009T10A085doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62239

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Topics: Finite element methods , Fracture (Materials) , Acoustics , Composite materials , Flamelet generated manifold , Fluid structure interaction , Functionally graded materials , Meshfree methods , Numerical analysis , Shapes

Acoustic Fluid-Structure Interaction

Lothar Gaul

IMECE 2013; V009T10A086doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63601

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Topics: Acoustics , Boundary element methods , Boundary-value problems , Compressibility , Density , Feedback , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Fluid pressure , Fluid structure interaction

Size Scale Effects in Fracture Process

Investigation of Scaling Effects on Post-Fatigue Residual Strength of Nanoclay Added GFRP Composites

Nijagal Shanthaveeraradhya Kavitha, Raghu V. Prakash

IMECE 2013; V009T10A087doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62916

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Topics: Composite materials , Fatigue , Glass reinforced plastics , Nanoclays , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Stiffness , Cycles , Design , Diluents

Fracture Toughness Variation Induced by Geometric Confinement in Nanostructures

Shao-Huan Cheng, C. T. Sun

IMECE 2013; V009T10A088doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64976

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Nanostructures , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Finite element methods , Accounting , Crack propagation , Dimensions , Failure , Fracture mechanics

Symposium on Applications and Challenges in Full-Field Experimental Methods

Buckling Measurement of Cylindrical Shells by Digital Image Correlation Method

Tzu-Yu Kuo, Wei-Chung Wang, Chun-I Chu, Jia-He Chen, Te-Heng Hung, Jen-Yuan (James) Chang

IMECE 2013; V009T10A089doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62332

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Topics: Buckling , Pipes , Deformation , Strain gages , Strain measurement , ASTM International , Reliability , Safety , Stress

Effect of Polyurethane Surface Treatment on Basalt Fiber Composite

Ting Yang, Mengyuan Liao, Zhenjin Cui, Yuqiu Yang

IMECE 2013; V009T10A090doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63512

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Topics: Composite materials , Fibers , Surface finishing , Urethane elastomers , Mechanical properties , Textiles , Thermal properties

Computation of Elastic Constants of Functionally Graded Materials Using Eigenfunction Virtual Fields Method

Nigamaa Nayakanti, S. J. Subramanian

IMECE 2013; V009T10A091doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64584

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Topics: Computation , Eigenfunctions , Elastic constants , Functionally graded materials , Elastic moduli , Elasticity , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Materials properties , Nonlinear equations

Symposium on Fracture and Lifetime of Materials in Honor of A. Chudnovsky 75th Birthday

Pre-Yield Shear in Glasses

Alexander Patashinski

IMECE 2013; V009T10A092doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62299

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Topics: Glass , Shear (Mechanics) , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Shear stress , Stress-strain relations

New Insights Into Controlling Sub-Micron Failure Mechanisms in Composites Using Discrete Functionalized Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes

Clive Bosnyak, Douglas Hunter, Andrew Stewart, Kurt Swogger, Zhenwen Zhou

IMECE 2013; V009T10A093doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62501

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Topics: Composite materials , Failure mechanisms , Multi-walled carbon nanotubes , Fibers , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Manufacturing

On Utilization of Material Failure Criterion in Modeling Pull-Out Failure of Spot-Welded Joints

Long Zeng, Yong Xia, He Zhao, Qing Zhou

IMECE 2013; V009T10A094doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62536

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Topics: Failure , Modeling , Stress , Failure mechanisms , Base metals , Coulombs , Deformation , Displacement , Finite element model , Load bearing capacity

Random Vibration Fatigue: Frequency Domain Critical Plane Approaches

Giovanni de Morais Teixeira, Radwan Hazime, John Draper, Dewi Jones

IMECE 2013; V009T10A095doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62607

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Topics: Fatigue , Random vibration , Signals , Stress , Durability , Frequency-domain analysis , Damage , Engineering systems and industry applications , Engineers , Failure

Analysis and Life Testing for Design of Cryogenic Bearing Assemblies on the James Webb Space Telescope Optical Telescope Element

John W. Evans, Allison Barto, Benjamin Gallagher, Paul Finley, Mat Samuel, Jacob Burke

IMECE 2013; V009T10A096doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62988

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Topics: Bearings , Design , Life testing , Telescopes , Temperature , Actuators , Mirrors , Risk , Aerospace industry , Fracture toughness

Application of Crack Layer in Modeling of Slow Crack Growth in High-Density Polyethylene

Haiying Zhang, Zhenwen Zhou, Alexander Chudnovsky

IMECE 2013; V009T10A097doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63039

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Topics: Density , Fracture (Materials) , Modeling , Brittle fracture , Constitutive equations , Creep , Failure analysis , Polymer engineering , Software development , Stress

Damage and Failures of CGA/BGA Assemblies Under Thermal Cycling and Dynamic Loadings

Reza Ghaffarian

IMECE 2013; V009T10A098doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63062

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Topics: Ball-Grid-Array packaging , Damage , Failure , Fatigue , Reliability , Vibration

Observation and Evaluation of Scratch Damage Characteristics of Injection Molded, Rubber Toughened Poly(Methylmethacrylate)

Jihun An, Byoung-Hyun Kang, Byoung-Ho Choi, Hyoung-Jun Kim

IMECE 2013; V009T10A099doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63417

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Topics: Damage , Rubber , Injection molding , Particulate matter , Polymer engineering , Atomic force microscopy , Biomedicine , Copolymers , Cutting , Design

Applying an Energy-Based Fatigue Life Prediction Method to Unnotched and Notched Al6061-T6 Specimen

Sepehr Nesaei, Todd Letcher, Fereidoon Delfanian

IMECE 2013; V009T10A100doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64485

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Topics: Fatigue life , Fatigue , Fracture mechanics , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Buckling , Low cycle fatigue , Prediction theory

Hysteresis Strain Energy Behavior of Al6061-T6 With Multi-Fatigue Load Levels as Applied to an Energy-Based Fatigue Life Prediction Method

Todd Letcher, Sepehr Nesaei, Cody Auen, Matt Nielsen, Fereidoon Delfanian

IMECE 2013; V009T10A101doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64684

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Topics: Fatigue , Fatigue life , Stress , Testing , Design , Fatigue testing

Chemical Affinity Tensor and Stress-Assist Chemical Reactions Front Propagation in Solids

Alexander B. Freidin

IMECE 2013; V009T10A102doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64957

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Topics: Chemical reactions , Solids , Stress , Tensors , Constitutive equations , Diffusion (Physics) , Entropy , Momentum

The J and M Integrals for a Cylindrical Cavity in a Time-Harmonic Wave Field

B. Y. Gommerstadt

IMECE 2013; V009T10A103doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65353

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Topics: Cavities , Waves , Electromagnetic scattering , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Wavelength , Approximation , Nondestructive evaluation , Acoustics , Cylinders

Damage Quantification Using Wave Propagation Data With Integrated Numerical and Experimental Approach

Zahra Heidary, Didem Ozevin

IMECE 2013; V009T10A104doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65844

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Topics: Damage , Wave propagation , Fracture (Materials) , Sensors , Computer simulation , Elastic waves , Waves , Acoustic emissions , Acoustics , Aluminum

Symposium on Mechanics of Adhesion and Friction

Boundary Element Analysis of Adhesion Considering van der Waals Force

Hideo Koguchi, Kyohei Seki

IMECE 2013; V009T10A105doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64166

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Topics: Adhesion , Boundary element methods , Van der Waals forces , Cylinders , Adhesives , Microelectromechanical systems , Atoms , Boundary-value problems , Equilibrium (Physics) , Friction

The Influence of the Roughness Parameters on the EHL Line Contact Using the Free Volume Model

V. D’Agostino, V. Petrone, A. Senatore

IMECE 2013; V009T10A106doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64324

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Topics: Surface roughness , Film thickness , Pressure , Stress , Algorithms , Cylinders , Elastohydrodynamic lubrication , Fast Fourier transforms , Fatigue life , Filters

Elastomer Seal With Frictional Contact: Analytical Solution

Moosa S. M. Al-Kharusi, Sayyad Zahid Qamar, Tasneem Pervez, Maaz Akhtar

IMECE 2013; V009T10A107doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64348

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Topics: Elastomers , Sealing (Process) , Pressure , Compression , Computer simulation , Sealants , Design , Dimensions , Engineering simulation , Fluid pressure