Abstract: Current simulations of welding distortion and residual stress have considered only the local weld zone. A large elastic structure surrounding a weld, however, can couple with the welding operation ...

Abstract: Robotic process automation (RPA) that grew up in the financial world has begun to edge its way into engineering and manufacturing, for applications like change management, compliance, and bill of materials. This article ...

Abstract: An experimental investigation of the stress-strain behavior of several rocks is described. The stress-strain response of the rocks tested is seen to be quite complicated, exhibiting a number of ...

Abstract: A new cap-spinning design is described. A unique feature enables the cap to be operated at different speeds from the bobbin to increase or decrease yarn tension as needed. The new spinner ...

Abstract: The concept of using neural networks to predict future values of constrained performance variables as part of an adaptive structural controller is proposed. Neural networks are first trained using simulated responses and ...

Abstract: The present investigation was undertaken because of the paucity of data concerning the effect of level of turbulence upon local thermal transport from spheres in a free stream. A series of ...

Abstract: Understanding the size distribution of stormwater particulates and the pollutants associated with each size fraction is becoming an increasingly important aspect of stormwater management. This paper evaluates the accuracy ...

Abstract: In an extension of a previous paper, prediction accuracy is improved for neural networks to be used as part of an adaptive structural control system. This improvement will enable reliable predictions of performance variables ...

Abstract: A simple algorithm for multiobjective linear quadratic Gaussian control that can be used for various structural control applications is presented. This algorithm synthesizes Pareto optimal trade-off curves, which are plots ...