Abstract: This paper presents a simplified computer-based algorithm which can be used to study the beneficial effects of hot-stretching on thermally loaded rotors. The procedure is applicable to rotors ...

Abstract: The use of crown brakes with heat input from both the inner and outer surfaces has been suggested as a means of improving the performance of frictional brakes. This paper presents an algorithm ...

Abstract: This study introduces a rule-based geometric approach to the form optimization of axisymmetric components subjected to transient thermoelastic loading. A finite element algorithm is used for ...