Abstract: The half power method is a technique commonly used for calculating the system damping using frequency response curves. Past derivations typically assume a small damping ratio but do not keep ...

Abstract: The results of superimposed 20- and 20,000-cps tool vibration in deep drawing, ironing, and cold-forging are presented. Equipment and instrumentation are discussed. The importance of proper dynamic ...

Abstract: Optimization of heat exchangers (HE), compact heat exchangers (CHE) and microheat exchangers, by design of their basic structures is the focus of this work. Consistant models are developed to ...

Abstract: The proposed European Space Agency?s cloud profiling radar Millimetre Active Cloud Structure Imaging Mission is a nadir-pointing radar with a 1-km footprint; it will need to integrate the received signal power for a ...

Abstract: The rapid adoption of building information modeling (BIM) in the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) has brought new and emerging challenges for collaborative practices related to the significant ...

Abstract: The real-time control of water distribution networks for firefighting is an important but little-studied problem. Water utilities in England and Wales reduce hydraulic pressure to a minimum regulatory threshold in order ...

Abstract: Large eddy simulation is used to investigate the flashback mechanism caused by the combustion-induced vortex breakdown (CIVB) in a high-pressure lean-burn annular combustor with lean direct injection of kerosene. A single ...

Abstract: Cooling electronic chips to satisfy the everincreasing heat transfer demands of the electronics industry is a perpetual challenge. One approach to addressing this is through improving the heat rejection ability of aircooled ...