Abstract: The bonding strength of metal-to-metal lap joining of a two-part epoxy-based adhesive employed in an automotive assembly line was investigated under different heating rates (10 to 6000°C/min), ...

Abstract: When an air compressor is operated at very low flow rate for a given discharge pressure, surge may occur, resulting in large oscillations in pressure and flow in the compressor. To prevent ...

Abstract: In this paper, the occurrence of recoil and surface warp during the flat surface-straight edge hemming process is investigated. A general-purpose finite element code ABAQUS/Standard is used to ...

Abstract: In this paper mechanical aspects of cracking during single- and multi-spot welding of AA5754 was investigated by both experimental and analytical approaches. The impact of mechanical loading on ...

Abstract: Under high thermal stress, buckling of submarine pipelines may occur to release the stresses accumulated in the walls of the pipelines. The likelihood that buckling occurs is largely determined by the capability of the ...

Abstract: Tailor-welded blanks (TWB) are widely used for stamped auto body panels because of their great benefits in weight and cost reduction. However, the weld line in a tailor-welded blank causes ...

Abstract: Ecosystem services (ESs) exhibit significant spatial heterogeneity due to various environmental and human-related factors. Understanding these spatial patterns and their drivers is crucial for zoning and managing ESs, ...

Abstract: Super long-span bridges offer great convenience, but, because of their high decks, they also suffer from traffic safety problems related to strong winds. In this paper, large eddy simulation and dynamic mesh techniques for ...

Abstract: This paper develops a novel reinforcement frame as the shear connector in the composite deck, which was expected to deliver large pre-pouring stiffness. To investigate its shear resistance, nine specimens were designed, ...