Abstract: A refined molecular life prediction scheme for singlewalled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), taking into consideration C–C bond rotation and preexisting strain under mechanical loads, is proposed. The timedependent fracture ...

Abstract: A dynamic model of a pantographcatenary system is established. In the model, motion of the pantograph is coupled with that of the catenary by friction. Stability of the pantographcatenary system is studied using the finite ...

Abstract: In this work, an experimental and numerical study is performed to understand squeal generation and suppression of a padondisk friction system. Several friction material specimens having various orientation degrees of grooves ...