ASME Open Journal of Engineering: Recent submissions
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Fluid–Structure Interaction Analysis of Brain Tissue During Head Impacts Using Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Cerebrospinal Fluid Models
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused mainly by external head impacts poses significant health concerns globally. Understanding the mechanics behind TBI during head impacts is crucial for developing effective preventive and ... -
Strain Analysis of Vacuum Interrupter Bellows
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The vacuum interrupter (VI) is the main part of the vacuum circuit breaker (VCB), and an essential component of its design is the bellows. In future high-voltage VCBs, faster switching speeds will lead to higher dynamic ... -
Expansion and Strength Evolution Mechanism of Granite-Based Geopolymer Based on the Reactivity of Calcium Expansive Agents
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)In this article, the role of the reactivity of different heat-treated calcium oxides on the properties of a granite-based geopolymer was investigated for low-temperature application to attain high linear expansion and its ... -
Design and Integration of a Flapping Wing Apparatus
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)In this paper, we presented the design, integration, and experimental verification of a flapping wing apparatus. The purpose for this apparatus is to provide a framework to study the applicability of various types of sensors ... -
Pacific Ocean Windspeeds Prediction by Gaidai Multivariate Risks Evaluation Method, Utilizing Self-Deconvolution
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The current study advances research on the consequences of global climate change by utilizing the novel Gaidai multivariate risks evaluation methodology to conduct spatiotemporal analysis of areal windspeeds. Multidimensional ... -
Application of Shear-Thickening Nanofluids in Enhanced Geothermal Systems: A Comprehensive Review
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Shear-thickening fluids (STFs), especially nanofluids, are one of the key research areas in the world at the present time because of their ability to increase viscosity in response to specific shear conditions. This ... -
A Review of Technologies for the Early Detection of Wildfires
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Wildfires have become a persistent and growing global risk, causing increasing financial, human, and environmental damage. By all accounts and predictions, they will continue to rise in frequency and intensity throughout ... -
A Procedure for the Static Design of Activated Carbon-Filled Air Springs
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Compared to conventional coil springs in passenger vehicles, air springs allow the vehicle body to be leveled independently of the load while maintaining an almost constant spring rate. However, while vehicle masses are ... -
Mechanically Induced Deformation of Nuclei in the Tricuspid Valve Interstitial Cells: Experimental Measurements and Multi-scale Computational Simulation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)We examined the mechanical deformation of valve interstitial cells (VICs) in the anterior leaflet of the tricuspid valve and explored the relationship between the extracellular matrix (ECM) structure and cellular mechanics. ... -
Influence of Thermal Gradients and Arctic Temperatures on the Mechanical Properties and Fracture Behavior of Woven Carbon and Woven Kevlar® Composites
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)This study investigates the impact of thermal gradients (−60/23 °C), arctic temperature (−60 °C), and room temperature (23 °C) on the tensile and flexural properties of woven carbon and Kevlar® fiber-reinforced polymer ... -
Solid-State LiDAR With Optimized Dynamic Beam Power Intensity for Reduced Thermal Load
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Next generation sensor systems for automated vehicle navigation are likely to include light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. Solid-state LiDAR technology that eliminates all mechanically moving parts is expected to ... -
Particulate Characterization and Lubricating Oil Tribology Investigations of a Gasoline Compression Ignition Engine Using Low Octane Fuels
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)High compression ratio and lean-burn operation of low-octane gasoline-fueled compression ignition engines lead to significantly higher thermal efficiencies. Hence, it has emerged as a potential technology to propel medium ... -
Enhancing Efficiency in Collision Avoidance: A Study on Transfer Reinforcement Learning in Autonomous Ships’ Navigation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Collision avoidance in ships and robotic vehicles exemplifies a complex work process that necessitates effective scenario recognition and precise movement decision-making. Machine learning methods addressing such work ... -
Spacer Fluids for Use With Rock-Based Geopolymer
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Developing a spacer fluid compatible with geopolymers and capable of facilitating effective mud displacement becomes imperative when considering the utilization of geopolymers as a complete substitute for cement in oil and ... -
E-Fuels as Reduced Carbon Emission Options
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Synthetic “E-fuels,” or electro-fuels, have been introduced as a potential reduced carbon emissions energy source for power generation and vehicle propulsion applications. Environmental change is needed, with the transportation ... -
Measurement of Laminar Burning Speed of Methane/Hydrogen/Air Mixtures at High Pressures and Temperatures
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Green hydrogen which could be produced from renewable sources by solar water splitting or photovoltaic electrolysis will play an important role in achieving net-zero in the near future. One possible approach will be to mix ... -
Effects of Intermediate Pressure and Split Ratio on Supercritical Modified Recompression Cycles Performance
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Engineers and scientists are continuously in search of higher power system efficiencies. Among new ones, supercritical recompression carbon dioxide power cycle has been promising. In addition to the simple recompression ... -
Experimental Validation of Analytical Predictions for the “Deviant” Density of Oleo-Nanofluids Based on the nanoFin Effect
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Experimental validation of the analytical predictions for the “deviant” density enhancement of nanofluids is presented in this study. Experimental measurements of density were complemented by transmission electron microscopy ... -
A Reversible Miniaturized Tesla Valve
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Tesla valves are passive fluid diodes originally proposed in 1920 by Nikola Tesla and consist of parallel tubes with bifurcated sections that rectify flow using fluid dynamics principles. Unlike conventional Tesla valves ... -
In-Silico Model Validation of Impact on a Composite Helmet Shell
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Numerical impact simulation plays a critical role in the development and improvement of helmet systems. Due to the curvature of the helmet, the selection of impact position on the helmet may affect the ability to correlate ...