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RISHydrostatic Force Sensor for Robotic Applications
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: This article presents a theoretical and experimental investigation of a new kind of force sensor which detects forces by measuring an induced pressure change in a material of large Poisson’s ...
Risk Assessment for Stream Modification Projects in Urban Settings
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The dynamic and stochastic nature of riverine ecosystems creates considerable uncertainty within the practice of stream modification. For streams in urban environments, this uncertainty results in risk to the environment ...
Surface Roughness Effects on Flow Boiling in Microchannels
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: The influence of surface roughness on flow boiling heat transfer and pressure drop in microchannels is experimentally explored. The microchannel heat sink employed in the study consists of ten ...
Cold-Air Distribution Comparison for Four Supply Air Diffusers
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Cold-air distribution (CAD) with ice storage systems can potentially lower operating and first costs when compared to conventional heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems. One concern for CAD systems is that the ...
Modeling, Actuation, and Control of an Active Fluid Vibration Isolator
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: An integrated mathematical model for the dynamics, actuation, and control of an active fluid/elastomeric tuned vibration isolator in a two mass system is presented. The derivation is based on ...
Effects of Compressibility on Flow Characteristics and Dynamics of Swing Check Valves—Part I
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: In the design of natural gas compressor stations, a check valve is a critical element which is commonly placed on the discharge side of the compressor to prevent reverse flow that can cause ...
Structural, Construction, and Procedural Failures Associated with Long-Term Pyritic Soil Expansion at a Private Elementary School in Pennsylvania
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper examines the background, history, and results of multiple investigations associated with pyrite-based expansive soils spanning almost 40 years in conjunction with a private elementary school located in western ...
Electrically-Assisted Forming of Magnesium AZ31: Effect of Current Magnitude and Deformation Rate on Forgeability
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Currently, the automotive and aircraft industries are considering increasing the use of magnesium within their products due to its favorable strength-to-weight characteristics. However, the ...
Reinforced Soil Using Cohesive Fill and Electrokinetic Geosynthetics
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: An electrokinetic geosynthetic (EKG), is a polymeric geosynthetic material, enhanced to conduct electricity, which can be used to transport water in fine-grained soils by electrokinetic means. This paper describes the ...
The Influence of Surface Roughness on Nucleate Pool Boiling Heat Transfer
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: The effect of surface roughness on pool boiling heat transfer is experimentally explored over a wide range of roughness values in water and Fluorinert™ FC-77, two fluids with different thermal ...