Abstract: In the past two decades, the mechanical engineering discipline has broadened to include concepts and applications that have previously been ignored. Mechanical engineering departments across the globe now have faculty ...

Abstract: In the present paper, a three-dimensional finite element model of the Charnley implant has been developed to analyze the stress–strain distribution and deformation over the stem prosthesis. Patient-specific dynamic forces ...

Abstract: Future district heating systems and technologies—also known as fourth-generation district heating—have a potentially important role to play in the green transition of societies. The implementation of fourth-generation ...

Abstract: A lack of knowledge acquisition (LOKA), among engineering staff members in supply firms (e.g., vendors), owner/operator utilities (e.g., licensees), and in regulatory agencies (e.g., the NRC), can impair nuclear power plant ...

Abstract: The growth of technology in the manufacturing domain is compelling industry to digitally transform with little to no guidance on what constitutes value-added and nonvalue-added data and information. However, the Toyota ...

Abstract: Traditional design-for-manufacturability (DFM) strategies focus on efficiency and design simplification and tend to be too restrictive for optimization-based design methods

Abstract: Thermal energy storage (TES) coupled with nuclear energy could be a transformative contribution to address the mismatch in energy production and demand that occur with the expanding use of solar and wind energy. TES can ...

Abstract: Based on the cat-righting reflex, this paper presents two reorientation maneuvers for legged robots that can produce roll and pitch reorientation during free fall. In order to better describe and plan these maneuvers, two ...

Abstract: Concentrated solar power presents immense scope for the deployment of small-scale units focusing on diverse applications, including process heat and rural on/off-grid applications. This paper presents the analysis of solar ...

Abstract: Counter-rotating fan provides significant benefits over the conventional fan in terms of overall performance and size. For electric propulsion application, a counter-rotating fan provides compactness and reduction in weight ...