Abstract: The effect of oxidation on the stress-rupture behavior of fiber bundles was modeled. It is shown that oxidation-induced fiber strength degradation results in the delayed failure of the associated ...

Abstract: Flow with increasing discharge in trapezoidal cross sectional channels is studied using the classic equation of “momentum.” Such equation is normalized utilizing the coordinates of the singular point. In this way it is ...

Abstract: This paper presents a novel approach to obtain the dynamic model of flexible-link manipulators based on the stochastic finite element method. The links and elements of flexible manipulators are affected by uncertainties. ...

Abstract: Various issues associated with the design and mechanical evaluation of joints of ceramic matrix composites are discussed. The specific case of an affordable, robust ceramic joining technology ...

Abstract: Screw fastenings account for a quarter of all assembly operations and automation of the process is highly desirable. This paper presents a novel strategy for monitoring this manufacturing process, ...

Abstract: An individual pitch controller (IPC) based on the multivariable Linear Quadratic Gaussian (LQG) concept is presented to reduce loads in megawatt-size wind turbines. Most turbines currently installed ...

Abstract: Suitable benchmark artifacts are needed for assessing the technological capabilities and limitations of a specific process or for comparing the performances of different processes. Only a few benchmark artifacts have been ...

Abstract: The mechanisms of cell regeneration, development, and propagation within a two-dimensional multicell storm proposed by Lin, Deal, and Kulie (hereafter LDK) were further investigated by conducting a series of sensitivity ...

Abstract: In the present study, rice husk ash (RHA) was evaluated as supplementary cementitious material in portland cement pastes subjected to acid attack from vinasse, an acid residue from ethanol production. RHA and quartz (inert) ...