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Topics: Damage , Simulation , Structural health monitoring , Modal analysis , Eigenvalues , Continuum mechanics , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Frequency response , Transients (Dynamics)

Dynamic Instabilities in Structures

Experimentally-Tuned Finite Element Model of Flow-Induced Vibrations in a Square Tube Bundle Subjected to Cross-Flow

Y. A. Khulief, S. A. Said

IMECE 2012; 9-15doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85810

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Topics: Cross-flow , Finite element model , Flow-induced vibrations

Vortex Induced Flutter in Compliant Plate Seals

Deepak Trivedi, Hrishikesh Deo

IMECE 2012; 17-26doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87022

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Topics: Flutter (Aerodynamics) , Vortices , Plates (structures) , Flow (Dynamics) , Wakes , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Stiffness , Vibration , Damping , Eigenvalues

Assessment of Geometry Reconstruction Techniques for the Simulation of Non-Classical Aileron Buzz

Francesca Fusi, Giulio Romanelli, Alberto Guardone, Giuseppe Quaranta

IMECE 2012; 27-35doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87464

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Topics: Geometry , Simulation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Shock (Mechanics)

Resonant Frequency of an MR Compatible Rotating Anode X-Ray Tube

M. Shin, P. Lillaney, W. Hinshaw, R. Fahrig

IMECE 2012; 37-38doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89542

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Topics: Anodes , Engine design , Resonance , X-rays

Fatigue Failure in Engineering Materials and Structures

On High Cycle Fatigue Characteristic of Locomotive Wheels

Jinsan Ju, Xiaochuan You

IMECE 2012; 39-44doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85284

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Topics: High cycle fatigue , Locomotives , Wheels

Fatigue Life Prediction of Microstructures

Gustavo M. Castelluccio, David L. McDowell

IMECE 2012; 45-53doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85710

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Topics: Algorithms , Alloys , Crystals , Design , Disks , Engineering simulation , Fatigue , Fatigue cracks , Fatigue life , Finite element analysis

On Fatigue Strength Reduction Factor: State of the Art

Gbadebo Owolabi, Benedict Egboiyi, Horace Whitworth, Olanrewaju Aluko

IMECE 2012; 55-64doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85893

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Topics: Fatigue strength , Fatigue , Fracture mechanics , Stress , Fatigue life , Modeling , Size effect

Fatigue Life Improvement of Holed Plates by Interference Fitted Pins

D. Croccolo, M. De Agostinis, G. Olmi

IMECE 2012; 65-71doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86118

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Topics: Fatigue life , Pins (Engineering) , Plates (structures) , Stress , Fatigue strength , Press fits , Computer software , Fatigue testing , Finite element analysis , Simulation

Effects of Side-Face Carburizing, Face Width, Tempering and Intergranular Oxidation on Bending Fatigue Strength of Case-Carburized Gear

Kouitsu Miyachika, Norimasa Maeta

IMECE 2012; 73-78doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86492

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Topics: Carburization , Fatigue strength , Gears , Oxidation

Effect of Friction on Contact Stress Distribution in Pin-Loaded Orthotropic Plates

O. Aluko, H. A. Whitworth, G. Owolabi

IMECE 2012; 79-83doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86913

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Topics: Friction , Plates (structures) , Stress concentration , Arches , Boundary-value problems , Carbon fibers , Clearances (Engineering) , Composite materials , Coulombs , Displacement

High Cycle Fatigue Properties of Modified 9Cr-1Mo Steel at Elevated Temperatures

Yoshiaki Matsumori, Jumpei Nemoto, Yuji Ichikawa, Isamu Nonaka, Hideo Miura

IMECE 2012; 85-89doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87329

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Topics: High cycle fatigue , Steel , Temperature , Cycles , Alloys , Fatigue limit , Pipes , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Stress

Fatigue Behavior and Microstructure of Pt-20Ir Wire as Lead Conductor in Implantable Medical Device

Bernard Q. Li, Kailynn Cho, Haitao Zhang

IMECE 2012; 91-95doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87976

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Topics: Fatigue , Medical devices , Wire , Fibers , Brain , Cycles , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Fatigue testing , Grain size

Mixed Modes Fracture and Fatigue Evaluation for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Michael A. Stamps, Hsiao-Ying Shadow Huang

IMECE 2012; 97-103doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88037

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Topics: Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Lithium-ion batteries , Batteries , Electric vehicles , Fatigue analysis , Simulation , Capacitance , Computer software

Fracture, Defects Certification and Repair of Composites

Mechanical Property of Glass Mat Composite With Open Hole

Zhiyuan Zhang, Yuqiu Yang, Hiroyuki Hamada

IMECE 2012; 105-110doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87270

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Topics: Composite materials , Glass , Mechanical properties

A Mixed Damage Model for Simulating Delamination of Composite T-Joint Components

J. Chen

IMECE 2012; 111-122doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-93025

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Topics: Composite materials , Damage , Delamination , Resilience

Health Monitoring and Multiscale Mechanics of Composites Structures With Coupled Mechanical and Non-Mechanical Behaviors

Damage Detection in Composite Laminates Based on Adaptive Phase Estimation of Lamb Waves

Yousof Azizi, Ratneshwar Jha

IMECE 2012; 123-130doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88214

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Topics: Composite materials , Damage , Laminates , Waves , Algorithms , Signals , Signal processing , Structural health monitoring

Buckling of Stiffened Curved Panels and Cylindrical Shells: A Study of Comparison Among Various Theories

S. Harutyunyan, D. J. Hasanyan, R. B. Davis

IMECE 2012; 131-138doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88380

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Topics: Buckling , Pipes , Shells

Identification and Quantification of Residual Strains During Curing of Carbon Fiber Epoxy Laminates

Russell Mailen, David A. Jack, Lesley M. Wright

IMECE 2012; 139-147doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88385

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Topics: Carbon fibers , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Hardening (Curing) , Laminates , Composite materials , Cycles , Differential scanning calorimetry , Shapes , Shrinkage (Materials)

Experimental and Computational Investigation of Debonding at the Interface of Two L-Shaped Polycarbonate Plates

Denizhan Yavas, Imren Uyar, Burak Gozluklu, Demirkan Coker

IMECE 2012; 149-154doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88425

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Topics: Plates (structures) , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Composite materials , Delamination , Displacement , Aerospace industry , Blades , Corners (Structural elements) , Finite element analysis

Equivalent Bending Stiffness of Laminated Composites Tubes With Polygonal Cross-Sections

Meng-Hsien Ho, Xiaoyan Lu, Xinyuan Tan, Wen S. Chan

IMECE 2012; 155-159doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89533

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Topics: Composite materials , Cross section (Physics) , Stiffness , Design , Stress , Computation , Engineers , Finite element analysis , Laminates , Lamination

High Strain-Rate Phenomena: Modeling and Experiment

Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Stacking Sequence Effect on GLARE 5 FML Plates Subjected to Ballistic Impact

A. Seyed Yaghoubi, B. Liaw

IMECE 2012; 161-169doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85302

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Topics: Fibers , Plates (structures) , Damage , Projectiles , Blades , Bullets , Computer software , Cutting , Diamonds , Dimensions

Determination of Dynamic Fracture Toughness at High Loading Rates

Uwe Mayer

IMECE 2012; 171-180doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85383

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Topics: Displacement , Elastic waves , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics , Fracture toughness , Inertia (Mechanics) , Signals , Steel , Testing

Modeling and Simulation of Adiabatic Shear Bands in AISI 4340 Steel Under Impact Loads

Gbadebo Owolabi, Daniel Odoh, Akindele Odeshi, Horace Whitworth

IMECE 2012; 181-187doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89084

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Topics: Modeling , Shear (Mechanics) , Simulation , Steel , Stress , Boundary-value problems , Work hardening , Alloys , Compression , Cracking (Materials)

Full Field Measurements of the Dynamic Response of AA6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy Under High Strain Rate Compression and Torsion Loads

Gbadebo Owolabi, Daniel Odoh, Akindele Odeshi, Horace Whitworth

IMECE 2012; 189-197doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89089

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Topics: Aluminum alloys , Compression , Dynamic response , Stress , Torsion , Deformation , Alloys , Density , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Elastic waves

Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Thin Films and Small-Scale Structures

Drag Reduction With Superhydrophobic Riblets

Charlotte Barbier, Elliot Jenner, Brian D’Urso

IMECE 2012; 199-205doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86029

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Topics: Drag reduction , Turbulence , Computer simulation , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Engineering simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Rheometers , Simulation

Contact Analysis Considering Surface Stress and Surface Elasticity: Increase of Indentation Hardness and Yield Stress

Takao Hayashi, Hideo Koguchi

IMECE 2012; 207-214doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86220

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Topics: Elasticity , Stress , Yield stress , Anisotropy , Elastic half space , Fast Fourier transforms , Gradient methods , Hardening , Molecular dynamics , Nanoindentation

Effect of Dopant Element on the Strength and Reliability of Ni-Base Superalloy at High Temperatures

Tomohiro Sano, Ken Suzuki, Hideo Miura

IMECE 2012; 215-220doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87341

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Topics: High temperature , Reliability , Superalloys , Atoms , Diffusion (Physics) , Anisotropy , Creep , Fatigue , Alloys , Damage

Fast Converging Model for Load and Shear of Molecularly Thin Surface Films

W. W. F. Chong, M. Teodorescu

IMECE 2012; 221-226doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87852

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Topics: Shear (Mechanics) , Stress , Thin films , Fluids , Nanoscale phenomena , Drug delivery systems , Chain , Intermolecular forces , Molecular dynamics simulation , Packing (Shipments)

Strain Hardening of Heat Treated Nanostructured WC-17Co Coatings and Their Sliding Wear Behavior

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

IMECE 2012; 227-233doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89525

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Topics: Coatings , Heat , Wear , Work hardening , Grain size , Wear resistance , Ceramics , Microhardness , Binders (Materials) , Cermets

Mechanics in Biology and Medicine

A Biomechanical and Biochemical Synergy Study of Heart Valve Tissue

Hsiao-Ying Shadow Huang, Brittany N. Balhouse, Siyao Huang

IMECE 2012; 235-240doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87997

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Topics: Biological tissues , Biomechanics , Valves , Mechanical properties , Blood , Blood flow , Diseases , Fibers , Flow (Dynamics) , Stiffness

Adhesion of C. Elegans to Agar Surfaces

Kevin Adams, Roger Mailler, Michael W. Keller

IMECE 2012; 241-246doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89670

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Topics: Adhesion , Agar , Cylinders , Drying , Nervous system , Plates (structures) , Stress

Mechanics of Composite Materials

Size Scale Effect on Generated Electric Potential of Nano Composite Electrical Generators

Kasra Momeni

IMECE 2012; 247-253doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85590

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Topics: Electric potential , Generators , Nanocomposites , Elastic moduli , Nanowires , Elasticity , Modeling

Design and Analysis of Composite Ocean Current Turbine Blades Using NREL Codes

Fang Zhou, Hassan Mahfuz, Gabriel M. Alsenas, Howard P. Hanson

IMECE 2012; 255-261doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86373

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Topics: Composite materials , Design , Ocean currents , Turbine blades , Blades , Wind turbines , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Hydrofoil , Stiffness , Lift (Fluid dynamics)

Computational and Experimental Investigation of the Low Velocity Impact Behavior of Nano Engineered E-Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite Laminates

Abu Rasel, Evan Kimbro, Ram Mohan, Ajit D. Kelar

IMECE 2012; 263-267doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86923

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Topics: Fiber reinforced composites , Glass , Laminates , Nanofibers , Electrospinning , Damage , Energy levels (Quantum mechanics) , Glass reinforced plastics , Composite materials , Deformation

Enhanced Heat Capacity of Molten Salt Nano-Materials for Concentrated Solar Power Application

Ramaprasath Devaradjane, Donghyun Shin

IMECE 2012; 269-273doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87737

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Heat capacity , Nanomaterials , Thermal energy storage , Nanoparticles , Temperature , Cycles , Materials characterization , Power stations , Scanning electron microscopy

Improving the Pumping Efficiency of a Micropump Using Hydrophobic Nanocomposite Coating

Davood Askari, Nazmul Islam

IMECE 2012; 275-279doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87837

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Topics: Coating processes , Coatings , Micropumps , Nanocomposites

Structural Optimization of Laminated Composite Blade Using Particle Swarm Optimization

H. Li, K. Chandrashekhara

IMECE 2012; 281-287doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88313

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Topics: Blades , Composite materials , Particle swarm optimization , Structural optimization , Design , Weight (Mass) , Failure , Optimization , Algorithms , Finite element methods

Failure Mode Transition During Delamination of Thick Unidirectional L-Shaped Composite Laminates

Denizhan Yavas, Burak Gozluklu, Demirkan Coker

IMECE 2012; 289-296doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88409

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Topics: Composite materials , Delamination , Failure mechanisms , Laminates , Fracture (Materials) , Blades , Carbon reinforced plastics , Finite element analysis , Spar platforms , Wind turbines

Acoustic and Vibration Responses of Lexan Plate Constructions

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

IMECE 2012; 297-301doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88721

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Topics: Acoustics , Damping , Periodic structures , Vibration

Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Membrane-Patterned Meta-Materials

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

IMECE 2012; 303-306doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88752

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Topics: Membranes , Metamaterials , Numerical analysis

Simulation of Discreet Damage Evolution in Laminated Composite Compact Tension Specimens

T. D. Breitzman, D. H. Mollenhauer, E. V. Iarve, S. Safriet

IMECE 2012; 307-320doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89495

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Topics: Composite materials , Damage , Simulation , Tension , Fracture (Process) , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Delamination , Displacement , Fibers

Frequency Dependent Dielectric Properties of BT/Parylene Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications

Muhammad E. Hossain, Shuangyi Liu, Jackie Li, Stephen O’Brien

IMECE 2012; 321-326doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89552

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Topics: Energy storage , Nanocomposites , Composite materials , Climate change , Dielectric losses , Economics , Energy dissipation , Errors , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light)

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Graphene Nanocomposite to Enhance Fracture Toughness for Cryogenic Application

Adam McLaughlin, Je Kyun Lee, Sangyup Song, Byungki Kim

IMECE 2012; 327-328doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89566

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Topics: Carbon fibers , Fracture toughness , Graphene , Nanocomposites , Temperature , Composite materials , Graphite , Nanoparticles

Mechanics of Materials

Modeling and Simulation of Performance of Stiffened Plates During Strength Analysis

Yucheng Liu, Qingkui Wang

IMECE 2012; 329-337doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85122

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Topics: Modeling , Plates (structures) , Simulation , Buckling , Performance , Tensile strength

Comparison of Regular Stiffeners and Arbitrarily Oriented Stiffeners in Buckling Analysis

Yucheng Liu, Qingkui Wang

IMECE 2012; 339-345doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85123

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Topics: Buckling , Stress

Development and Validation of a Non-Linear Viscoelastic Viscoplastic Stress Model for a PFCB/PVDF Fuel Cell Membrane

Jessica A. Wright, Michael W. Ellis, David A. Dillard, Scott W. Case, Robert B. Moore, Yongqiang Li, Yeh-Hung Lai, Craig S. Gittleman

IMECE 2012; 347-356doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85427

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Topics: Fuel cells , Membranes , Stress , Creep , Proton exchange membranes , Tension , Computer simulation , Cycles , Degrees of freedom , Failure

Development of a Two-Dimensional Model of the Human Arm to Investigate the Biomimetic Substitution of Human Bicep Muscle With a Dielectric Electroactive Polymer Muscle Actuator

William E. Spath, Wayne W. Walter

IMECE 2012; 357-365doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85686

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Topics: Actuators , Biomimetics , Conducting polymers , Muscle , Fibers , Prostheses , Stiffness , Elastomers , Fluids , Orthopedics

Application of a Constitutive Modeling for Light Activated Shape Memory Polymer to Circular Shear

Fangda Cui, I. J. Rao

IMECE 2012; 367-371doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86892

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Topics: Modeling , Shape memory polymers , Shear (Mechanics) , Shapes , Wavelength , Polymers , Boundary-value problems , Constitutive equations , Cycles , Deformation

A Numerical Approach for Mechanics of Soil-Tool Interaction for a Robotic Assistant Farmer

Ahad Armin, Walerian Szyszkowski, Reza Fotouhi

IMECE 2012; 373-382doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87028

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Topics: Robotics , Soil , Blades , Finite element analysis , Cutting , Deformation , Energy consumption , Geometry , Mobile robots , Soil mechanics

Simulation of Interfacial Corner Cracks in Bimaterial Systems

Badrinath Veluri, Henrik Myhre Jensen

IMECE 2012; 383-388doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87256

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Topics: Corners (Structural elements) , Fracture (Materials) , Simulation , Stress , Delamination , Finite element methods , Modeling , Shapes , Crack propagation , Fracture mechanics

Quantitative Evaluation of the Crystallinity of Grain Boundaries in Polycrystalline Materials

Naokazu Murata, Ken Suzuki, Hideo Miura

IMECE 2012; 389-395doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87426

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Topics: Grain boundaries , Annealing , Thin films , Copper , Electron backscatter diffraction , Reliability , Stress , Temperature , Diffraction , Electric current

Modeling the Mechanics of Crystallizable Shape Memory Polymers With Two Crystallizing Phases for Crystallization Under Constant Strain

Swapnil Moon, I. Joga Rao

IMECE 2012; 397-404doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87586

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Topics: Crystallization , Modeling , Shape memory polymers , Shapes , Aerospace industry , Biomedicine , Boundary-value problems , Deformation , Heat , Melting

Linear Heat Conduction Equation Based Filtering Iteration for Topology Optimization

Qing-hai Zhao, Xiao-kai Chen, Yi Lin, Zheng-Dong Ma

IMECE 2012; 405-411doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87631

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Topics: Filtration , Finite difference methods , Heat conduction , Optimization , Topology

A Semi-Analytical Solution Method for the Adhesive Contact Between a Rigid Punch and Multi-Layered Functionally Graded Material

Stewart Chidlow, Mircea Teodorescu

IMECE 2012; 413-421doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87683

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Topics: Adhesives , Functionally graded materials , Algorithms , Coating processes , Coatings , Contact mechanics , Plane strain , Pressure , Shear modulus , Stress

Modeling of Heat Transfer in Shape Memory Polymer Nanocomposites

John Carrell, Hong-Chao Zhang, Kevin Long, Senay Imam

IMECE 2012; 423-428doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87702

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Topics: Heat transfer , Modeling , Nanocomposites , Shape memory polymers , Deformation , Magnetite , Shapes , Computer simulation , Engineering simulation , Heat

Viscoelasticity Analysis and Experimental Validation of Anisotropic Composite Overwrap Cylinders

Jerome T. Tzeng, Ryan P. Emerson, Daniel J. O’Brien

IMECE 2012; 429-436doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87818

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Topics: Anisotropy , Composite materials , Cylinders , Viscoelasticity , Stress , Creep , Relaxation (Physics) , Design , Durability , Fiber reinforced composites

Fire Assessment of Steel Beam Members With Partial Passive Fire Protection Coverage

Hunter Smith, Yavuz Ayhan, Ali Sari

IMECE 2012; 437-446doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88051

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Topics: Fire , Steel , Buckling , Flanges , Heat , Heat transfer , Diffraction gratings , Finite element analysis , Girders , Offshore structures

Identification of Nonlinear Viscoelastic Models of Flexible Polyurethane Foam From Uniaxial Compression Data

Yousof Azizi, Patricia Davies, Anil K. Bajaj

IMECE 2012; 447-454doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88190

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Topics: Compression , Urethane foam , Engineering systems and industry applications , Foamed materials , Foams (Chemistry) , Polynomials , Stress , Viscoelasticity

Elasto-Plastic Analysis of Prismatic Folded Plates by the Finite Element Method

Pattabhi Sitaram, Bipin Pai, Rachel Mok

IMECE 2012; 455-459doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88195

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Topics: Finite element methods , Plates (structures) , Stress , Aircraft , Computer software , Deflection , Design , Metals , Roofing , Shells

Parameter Estimation of a Rotating Beam Under a Kalman Filtering Framework

Ghassan M. Atmeh, Zeaid Hasan

IMECE 2012; 461-471doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88720

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Topics: Filtration , Parameter estimation , Rotating beams , Kalman filters , Flexible structures , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Finite element methods , Structural health monitoring , Algorithms , Computer simulation

Simulation of Failure of a Fixed Beam Subjected to Impact Load Using Quadrilateral Discrete Element Method

Rajesh P. Nair, C. Lakshmana Rao

IMECE 2012; 473-477doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88954

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Topics: Discrete element methods , Failure , Simulation , Stress , Separation (Technology) , Matlab , Particulate matter , Waves

Inhomogeneous Deformation Examples and Applications of Light Activated Shape Memory Polymers

Jaskirat S. Sodhi, Swapnil Moon, I. Joga Rao

IMECE 2012; 479-484doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89296

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Topics: Deformation , Shape memory polymers , Shapes , Boundary-value problems , Aerospace industry , Biomedicine , Constitutive equations , Polymers , Wavelength

Stabilized Finite Element Method for Solids With Large Gradient Mechanical Properties

Samuel Lorin, Robert Sandboge

IMECE 2012; 485-494doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89398

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Topics: Finite element methods , Mechanical properties , Solids , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Polymers , Displacement , Finite element analysis , Materials properties , Plasticity

Finite Element Modeling and Analysis of Photovoltaic Modules

Osama Hasan, A. F. M. Arif, M. U. Siddiqui

IMECE 2012; 495-505doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89429

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Modeling , Temperature , ASTM International , Cycles , Laminates , Lamination , Stress , Durability , Failure

Influence of Edge-Boundaries on the Cohesive Behaviour of an Adhesive Layer

Anders Biel, Tomas Walander, Ulf Stigh

IMECE 2012; 507-511doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89534

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Topics: Adhesives , Polyurethane adhesives , Fracture (Materials) , Epoxy adhesives , Stress , Automotive industry , Cantilever beams , Engineering simulation , Inspection , Materials properties

Multi-Scale Computations in Fluids, Structures, and Materials

Non-Newtonian Fluids Mixing Behavior Behind a Grid

T. D. Nguyen, M. Elhajem, Q. Nguyen, S. Simoëns, A. Delache, J. L. Balint

IMECE 2012; 513-514doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86125

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Topics: Non-Newtonian fluids , Flow (Dynamics) , Ceramic matrix composites , Shear (Mechanics) , Fluids , Viscosity , Reynolds number , Elasticity , Shear rate , Turbulence

Multiple Grid and Multiple Time-Scale (MGMT) Simulations in Continuum Mechanics

Tejas Ruparel, Azim Eskandarian, James Lee

IMECE 2012; 515-527doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87651

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Topics: Continuum mechanics , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Algorithms , Computer programming , Energy budget (Physics) , Equations of motion , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , FORTRAN

Three Dimensional Dynamic Analysis of a Piezoelectric Valveless Micropump: Effects of Working Fluid

Ersin Sayar, Bakhtier Farouk

IMECE 2012; 529-539doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88978

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Fluids , Micropumps , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics , Actuators , Deflection , Membranes , Prisms (Optics) , Pumps

Multi-Scale Modeling in Nanostructured Materials

Analysis for Stress Singular Fields Near a Wedge Corner in 2D Joints Considering Interface Stress and Interface Elasticity

Hideo Koguchi, Osamu Kato

IMECE 2012; 541-550doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86097

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Topics: Corners (Structural elements) , Elasticity , Stress , Wedges , Anisotropy , Boundary-value problems , Stress singularity , Atomic structure , Molecular dynamics , Solids

Prediction of Fracture Toughness via Microstructure-Level Simulations

Yan Li, Min Zhou

IMECE 2012; 551-560doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86342

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Topics: Engineering simulation , Fracture toughness , Simulation , Fracture (Materials) , Design , Bonding , Brittleness , Failure , Finite element methods , Materials properties

Molecular Dynamics Study of Anatase TiO₂ Nanoparticles in Water and Vacuum Environments

George Okeke, Robert B. Hammond, S. Joseph Antony

IMECE 2012; 561-565doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87712

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Topics: Molecular dynamics , Nanoparticles , Vacuum , Water , Particulate matter , Surface energy , Temperature , Engineering simulation , Molecular dynamics simulation , Particle size

Multifunctional and Micro/Nanostructured Materials — Modeling and Characterization

Ballistic Helmets: Their Design, Materials, and Performance Against Traumatic Brain Injury

S. G. Kulkarni, X.-L. Gao, N. V. David, S. E. Horner, J. Q. Zheng

IMECE 2012; 567-587doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86340

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Topics: Design , Traumatic brain injury , Warfare , Wounds , Improvised explosive devices , Absorption , Army , Ballistics , Biological tissues , Bombs

Modeling and Characterization of Strain Sensing in CNT-Based Polymer Composites Under Tensile Loading

Yu Kuronuma, Tomo Takeda, Yasuhide Shindo, Fumio Narita, Zhijuan Wei

IMECE 2012; 589-590doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86474

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Modeling , Polymer composites , Electrical resistance , Composite materials , Deformation , Tunnel construction

Finite Element Analysis for Nonlinear Time Dependent Response of Piezoelectric Materials

Amir Sohrabi, Anastasia Muliana

IMECE 2012; 591-592doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87007

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Piezoelectric materials , Electric fields , Ceramics , Actuators , Degrees of freedom , Displacement , Electric potential , Iterative methods , Modeling

Notch Effects on the Tensile Property of Kenaf/Polypropylene Nonwoven Composites

Ayou Hao, Lin Yuan, Haifeng Zhao, Wei Jiang, Jonathan Y. Chen

IMECE 2012; 593-597doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87108

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Topics: Composite materials , Tensile strength , Fibers , Automotive industry , Bonding , Brittleness , Fiber reinforced composites , Gages , Mechanical properties , Needles

An Experimental Study on the Effect of Natural Rubber Coating on Tensile Properties of Dyneema^® Single Yarn

N. V. David, M. R. Ahmad

IMECE 2012; 599-603doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87143

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Topics: Coating processes , Coatings , Natural rubber , Tensile strength , Yarns , Electron field emission , Failure mechanisms , Latex , Scanning electron microscopes

The Dynamic Properties of a Non-Pneumatic Tire With Flexible Auxetic Honeycomb Spokes

Chihun Lee, Jaehyung Ju, Doo-Man Kim

IMECE 2012; 605-615doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88199

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Honeycomb structures , Tires , Vibration

Carbon Nanotube Modified Electrically Conductive Cellulose Film

Wei Jiang, Ayou Hao, Wei Li, Jonathan Chen

IMECE 2012; 617-619doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88597

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Topics: Biodegradation , Carbon nanotubes , Energy resources , Pollution , Sustainability , Synthetic products

The Effect of Microstructural Morphologies on the Effective Electromechanical Properties of Piezoelectric Particle Composites

Vahid Tajeddini, Chien-hong Lin, Anastasia Muliana, Martin Lévesque

IMECE 2012; 621-623doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88915

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Topics: Composite materials , Particulate matter , Elastic moduli , Electrical properties , Finite element analysis , Particle reinforced composites

Multiscale Modeling and Uncertainty Quantification of Materials

Fatigue Life Prediction Under Biaxial FALSTAFF Loading Using Statistical Volume Element Based Multiscale Modeling

Jinjun Zhang, Kuang Liu, Aditi Chattopadhyay

IMECE 2012; 625-634doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86341

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Topics: Damage , Fatigue life , Multiscale modeling , Microcracks , Fracture (Materials) , Aluminum alloys , Fatigue cracks , Fatigue damage , Fatigue testing , Intermetallic compounds

Quantification of Uncertainty in Creep Failure in RF-MEMS Switches

Peter A. Kolis, Marisol Koslowski, Anil K. Bajaj

IMECE 2012; 635-641doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88160

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Topics: Creep , Failure , Microelectromechanical systems , Switches , Uncertainty , Dynamic response , Engineering simulation , Geometry , Microscale devices , Simulation

Novel Approaches in Heterogeneous Materials Analysis and Characterization

The Experimental Investigations on Frequency Dependence of Ferroelectric Properties in Soft PZT-5 Ceramics

Li-Wei Jin, Yu Su

IMECE 2012; 643-649doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86688

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Topics: Ceramics , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Electromechanical effects , Ferroelectric ceramics , Stress , Testing

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

Jasem A. Ahmed, M. A. Wahab

IMECE 2012; 651-657doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87260

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Topics: Cylinders , Finite element analysis , Stress , Materials properties , Design , Functionally graded materials , Pressure vessels , Temperature , Damage , Elastic moduli

Posters

Stress Analysis of a Rotating FGM Circular Disc With Exponentially-Varying Properties

Ali Kurşun, Muzaffer Topçu, Uğur Yücel

IMECE 2012; 659-663doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85592

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Topics: Disks , Functionally graded materials , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Thermoelasticity , Differential equations , Finite difference methods , Inertia (Mechanics) , Materials properties , Poisson ratio , Rotation

Physical Sense of the Plastic Modulus of Metallic Materials at High Strain-Rates

Ya-fu Fan, Jun-sheng Ning, Jie Chen, Xin-zhong Cui

IMECE 2012; 665-672doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86580

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Topics: Ballistics , Damage , Fittings , Hardening , Nitrogen , Pressure , Projectiles , Steel , Stress , Waves

Strain Rate Effect on the Stiffness of Random Fiber Composites due to Matrix Cracking and Interfacial Debonding

Wensong Yang, Assimina A. Pelegri

IMECE 2012; 673-680doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89754

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Topics: Composite materials , Cracking (Materials) , Damage , Fibers , Fracture (Process) , Stiffness

On Interfacial Fracture Toughness Measurements of a Single Glass Fiber

Max Tenorio, Assimina A. Pelegri

IMECE 2012; 681-685doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89800

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Topics: Composite materials , Fibers , Fracture toughness , Glass fibers , Epoxy resins , Glass , Resins , Stress

Properties of Polymers and Composites

Estimating the ‘In-Service’ Modulus of Elasticity and Length of Polyester Mooring Lines via a Non Linear Viscoelastic Model Governed by Fractional Derivatives

Georgios I. Evangelatos, Pol D. Spanos

IMECE 2012; 687-698doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85375

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Topics: Elastic moduli , Mooring , Polyester fabrics , Algorithms , Seas , Tension , Errors , Gulf of Mexico , Modeling , Ocean engineering

Effect of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube on Compression Properties of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy

Yuanxin Zhou, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Jeelani

IMECE 2012; 699-701doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85888

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Topics: Carbon fibers , Compression , Epoxy resins , Multi-walled carbon nanotubes , Composite materials , Carbon nanotubes , Compressive strength , Vacuum , Carbon , Cavitation

The Shockwave Response of Thin Composite Materials

Douglas Jahnke, Yiannis Andreopoulos

IMECE 2012; 703-712doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88193

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Topics: Composite materials , Shock waves , Plates (structures) , Deformation , Displacement , Fibers , Frequency response , Pressure , Shock (Mechanics) , Shock tubes

Temperature Effect on Low Velocity Impact of Nanoclay Reinforced Polymers

Selen Bayar, Feridun Delale, Benjamin Liaw

IMECE 2012; 713-717doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88200

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Topics: Nanoclays , Polymers , Temperature , Weight (Mass) , Impact testing , Brittleness , Composite materials , Deflection , Dimensions , Displacement

Polyurea With Hybrid Polymer Grafted Nanoparticles: A Parametric Study

Kristin Holzworth, Gregory Williams, Bedri Arman, Zhibin Guan, Gaurav Arya, Sia Nemat-Nasser

IMECE 2012; 719-720doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88395

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Topics: Nanoparticles , Polymers , Polymer chains , Density , Block copolymers , Computer simulation , Experimental characterization , Nanocomposites , Shapes , Composite materials

Incremental Digital Volume Correlation for Large Deformation Measurement of PMI Foam in Compression

Zhenxing Hu, Huiyang Luo, William Young, Hongbing Lu

IMECE 2012; 721-726doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-93167

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Topics: Compression , Deformation , Displacement , Imaging , Magnetic resonance , Neutron sources , Rotation , Ultrasound , X-ray lasers

Symposium on Fundamentals and Applications of Failure Mechanics

Dynamic Buckling Strength Assessment of Containership’s Bow Structures Subjected to Bow Flare Slamming

Shun-Han Yang, Ya-Jung Lee, Hui-Lung Chien, Chih-Ming Chou, Kuo-Cheng Tseng

IMECE 2012; 727-733doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87275

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Topics: Buckling , Containers , Finite element methods , Structural dynamics , Vessels

Symposium on Mechanics of Soft Materials

Connecting Chain Chemistry and Network Topology With the Large Deformation Mechanical Response of Elastomers

Jacob D. Davidson, N. C. Goulbourne

IMECE 2012; 735-746doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88551

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Topics: Chain , Chemistry , Deformation , Elastomers , Topology , Mechanical properties , Polymers , Stress , Density , Emission spectroscopy

Strain-Rate Sensitive Constitutive Modeling of Anisotropic Visco-Hyperelastic Materials

Sahand Ahsanizadeh, LePing Li

IMECE 2012; 747-748doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88608

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Topics: Anisotropy , Biological tissues , Constitutive equations , Deformation , Mechanical behavior , Modeling , Polymers , Relaxation (Physics) , Viscoelasticity