Abstract: In the friction stir welding (FSW) process, heat is generated by friction between the tool and the workpiece. This heat flows into the workpiece as well as the tool. The amount of heat ...

Abstract: The dynamic plastic buckling of cylindrical shells (rings) subjected to general initial impulsive velocity and subjected to impulsive loading is studied based on the energy criterion. A simple ...

Abstract: This paper introduces the ISO 9000:2000 Standards and the role of engineering surveyors under the quality assurance and management standards of the construction industry.

Abstract: This paper describes geometric modeling systems that are being applied with computer systems in construction surveying of highway tunnels. These modeling systems include sweeping, skinning, mesh generation, combined ...

Abstract: Flip chip is the emerging interconnect technology for the next generation of high performance electronics. To eliminate the process bottlenecks associated with flip chip assembly, a new assembly ...