Abstract: There are significant efforts to develop continuum theories based on atomistic models. These atomistic-based continuum theories are limited to zero temperature (T=0K). We have developed a ...

Abstract: An alternative decomposition of the strain gradient tensor is proposed in this paper in order to ensure that the deviatoric strain gradient vanishes for an arbitrary volumetric strain field, ...

Abstract: We have developed an analytical method to determine the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) for single wall carbon nanotubes (CNTs). We have found that all CTEs are negative at low and ...

Abstract: Presented herein is an experimental study that focuses on the shear splitting failure of composite concrete encased steel beams. Nine full-scale specimens were constructed and tested in this study. Significant horizontal ...

Abstract: This paper presents a systematic model for the simulation and analysis of a power-shift transmission that features a dual-clutch design. The paper models the kinematics, dynamics, and control ...

Abstract: Environmentally conscious design is approached through analysis and further development of a reliability model that facilitates design for reuse of products. Many reliability models may not he ...

Abstract: This paper employs the atomic-scale finite element method (AFEM) to study critical strain of axial buckling for carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Brenner et al. “second-generation” empirical potential is ...

Abstract: Remanufacture offers significant economic and ecological advantages over other end-of-life options for appropriate products. The goal of this research is to estimate replacement requirements of ...