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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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Understand the mechanical behaviors of polymer glasses under extension and compression

LIU, JIANNING January 2018 (has links)
No description available.
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Mechanical Properties Of The Intervertebral Disc As An Estimator Of Postmortem Interval

Jackson, Jennifer Noelle 01 January 2005 (has links)
Currently, forensic scientists are only able to determine time since death (or postmortem interval) up to the first 60 hours. This is based largely on insect activity. Herein, it is proposed to use the degradation of the intervertebral disc (IVD) after death to determine a relationship between the mechanical properties of cadaveric tissue and time since death in order to extend the 60-hour window. To that end, 1 fresh human spine and 6 pig spines were each separated into sections (6 human and 48 pig), with each section having one intact disc. The sections were buried, unearthed, and cleaned, leaving only the disc and bone. To determine the mechanical properties, each disc underwent three different tests: cyclic conditioning, compression, and stress relaxation testing. The Schapery collocation method was used to create a theoretical curve from the data for the experimental curve. Observations were made involving the corresponding k values of the curve. Although there are trends in the data for k values that approximate the experimental stress relaxation curve, a correlation could not be determined.
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Experimental study and numerical analysis of compression molding process for manufacturing precision aspherical glass lenses

Jain, Anurag 07 August 2006 (has links)
No description available.
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Hot Deformation Behavior of an Fe-Al Alloy Steel in Two Phase Region

Maeda, Kenta 11 1900 (has links)
The Thin Slab Cast Direct Rolling (TSCDR) process offers several economic and environmental advantages. The elimination of slab reheating and roughing deformation, however, leave fewer opportunities for grain refinement and some large grains persist in the microstructure. To solve this problem, a new chemistry which leads to a two-phase mixture of ferrite and austenite over a wide temperature range was introduced by Zhou et al. The two phase mixture is highly resistant to grain coarsening leading to a small initial grain size compared with the grain size of conventional TSCDR slab. In addition, ferrite and austenite co-exist over wide range of temperature in many third generation steels, making it extremely important to understand the hot deformation behavior of these materials, which have traditionally received less attention in the literature. In order to investigate the microstructure evolution of ferrite-austenite mixtures during thermomechanical processing, an Al containing model alloy, for which the two phases co-exist over a wide temperature range, was designed. Two types of experiments were carried out: the first involved single hit hot compression tests; and the second involved stress relaxation tests. According to the microstructure observation the main change of austenite microstructure under deformation conditions was a decrease in the spacing of the austenite particles within the ferrite matrix. In other words the austenite phase behaved as hard particles inside a soft ferrite matrix. Hot deformation led to the static recrystallization of the ferrite matrix. The most favourable nucleation sites were in the vicinity of the old grain boundaries and the around austenite particles. The recovery and recrystallization kinetics of ferrite were analyzed using the stress relaxation test. Based on analysis of the stress relaxation tests, more than 95% of stored energy was consumed by recovery, while static recrystallization consumed less than 5% of the stored energy. The retardation of recrystallization in the model alloy is attributed to both the high rate of recovery in BCC materials and texture effects. / Thesis / Master of Applied Science (MASc) / The Thin Slab Cast Direct Rolling (TSCDR) process offers several economic and environmental advantages. The elimination of slab reheating and roughing deformation, however, leave fewer opportunities for grain refinement and some large grains persist in the microstructure. To solve this problem, a new chemistry which leads to a two-phase mixture of ferrite and austenite over a wide temperature range was introduced by Zhou et al. The two phase mixture is highly resistant to grain coarsening leading to a small initial grain size compared with the grain size of conventional TSCDR slab. In addition, ferrite and austenite co-exist over wide range of temperature in many third generation steels, making it extremely important to understand the hot deformation behavior of these materials, which have traditionally received less attention in the literature. In order to investigate the microstructure evolution of ferrite-austenite mixtures during thermomechanical processing, an Al containing model alloy, for which the two phases co-exist over a wide temperature range, was designed. Two types of experiments were carried out: the first involved single hit hot compression tests; and the second involved stress relaxation tests. According to the microstructure observation the main change of austenite microstructure under deformation conditions was a decrease in the spacing of the austenite particles within the ferrite matrix. In other words the austenite phase behaved as hard particles inside a soft ferrite matrix. Hot deformation led to the static recrystallization of the ferrite matrix. The most favourable nucleation sites were in the vicinity of the old grain boundaries and the around austenite particles. The recovery and recrystallization kinetics of ferrite were analyzed using the stress relaxation test. Based on analysis of the stress relaxation tests, more than 95% of stored energy was consumed by recovery, while static recrystallization consumed less than 5% of the stored energy. The retardation of recrystallization in the model alloy is attributed to both the high rate of recovery in BCC materials and texture effects.
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Nonlinear Viscoelastic Behavior of Ligaments and Tendons: Models and Experiments

Davis, Frances Maria 04 June 2013 (has links)
Ligaments and tendons are rope-like structures in our body that possess time- and history-dependent material properties. Despite the many advances made in experimental and theoretical biomechanics, the material properties of these biological structures are still not fully characterized. This dissertation represents a step forward in the development of combined theoretical and experimental tools that capture the time- and history-dependent material properties of ligaments and tendons. The mechanical behavior of bundles of collagen fibers which form ligaments and tendons was investigated. Axial stress-stretch data and stress relaxation data at different axial stretches were collected by testing rat tail tendon fascicles. The experimental results demonstrated, for the first time, that the shape of the normalized axial stress relaxation curve depends on the axial stretch level thus suggesting that the fascicles are nonlinear viscoelastic. A constitutive model was then formulated within the nonlinear integral representation frame- work proposed by Pipkin and Rogers (1968). Unlike the well-known quasi-linear viscoelastic model, the proposed constitutive law was able to capture the observed nonlinearities in the stress relaxation response of rat tail tendon fascicles. By extending the constitutive model for collagen fiber bundles, a new nonlinear three- dimensional model for the stress relaxation of skeletal ligaments was formulated. The model accounts for the contribution of the collagen fibers and the group substance in which they are embedded. Published uniaxial experimental data on the stress relaxation of human medial collateral ligaments were used to determine the model parameters. The model predictions for simple shear in the fiber direction, simple shear transverse to the fiber direction, and equibiaxial extension were then examined and, for the case of simple shear in the fiber direction, such predictions were found to be in good agreement with published experimental data. The relationship between the mechanical response and structure of suspensory ligaments was examined by performing state-of-the-art small angle x-ray diffraction experiments in tandem with incremental stress relaxation tests. Specifically, small angle x-ray diffraction was used to measure changes in strain and orientation of collagen fibrils during the stress relaxation tests. Throughout the tests the collagen fibrils were found to gradually orient towards the loading direction. However, the collagen fibril strain did not change significantly suggesting that collagen fibers do not play a significant role in dissipating load during stress relaxation. / Ph. D.
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A Study of Durability for Elastomeric Fuel Cell Seals and an Examination of Confinement Effects in Elastomeric Joints

Klein, Justin 27 May 2010 (has links)
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells typically consist of stacks of membrane electrode assemblies sandwiched between bipolar plates, effectively combining the individual cells in series to achieve the desired voltage levels. Elastomeric gaskets are commonly used between each cell to insure that the reactant gases are isolated; any failure of a fuel cell gasket can cause the reactants to mix, which may lead to failure of the fuel cell. An investigation of the durability of these fuel cell seals was performed by using accelerated characterization methods. A hydrocarbon sealant was tested in five different environments to simulate fuel cell conditions. Viscoelastic properties of these seals were analyzed using momentary and relaxation compressive stress tests. Material properties such as secant modulus at 100% strain, tensile strength, and strain at failure were determined using dog-bone samples aged at several different imposed strains and aging times in environments of interest. Tearing energy was evaluated using trouser test samples tested under different rates and temperatures after various environmental aging conditions. Additionally, tearing tests were conducted on samples tested in liquid environment. A viscoelastic and mechanical property characterization of these elastomeric seals under accelerated aging conditions could help understand the behavior and predict durability in the presence of mechanical and environmental loading. Additionally, the effects of confinement have been evaluated for a bonded joint with varying thickness along the bonded direction. The Dreaming project is a glass art project in Fredrick, MD which incorporates such a varying thickness joint where thermal expansion of the adhesive has caused the glass adherend to break and debonding of the sealant. To examine this joint design, finite element analysis has been used to determine the effects of thermal expansion on such a complex geometry. Nine different test geometries have been evaluated to determine the effect of confinement coupled with thermal expansion on joint design with an elastomeric adhesive. Once evaluated, design changes were performed to try to reduce the loading while maintaining the general joint design. Results of this analysis can be used to determine the effects of confinement on a complex elastomeric joint. / Master of Science
57

Welding Metallurgy of Nickel-Based Superalloys for Power Plant Construction

Tung, David C. January 2015 (has links)
No description available.
58

The effect of subsurface mass loss on the response of shallow foundations

Chong, Song Hun 07 January 2016 (has links)
Subsurface volume loss takes place in many geotechnical situations, and it is inherently accompanied by complex stress and displacement fields that may influence the performance of engineered geosystems. This research is a deformation-centered analysis, it depends on soil compressibility and it is implemented using finite elements. Soil stiffness plays a central role in predicting ground deformation. First, an enhanced Terzaghi’s soil compressibility model is proposed to satisfy asymptotic conditions at low and high stress levels with a small number of physically meaningful parameters. Then, the difference between small and large strain stiffness is explored using published small and large-strain stress-strain data. Typically, emphasis is placed on the laboratory-measured stiffness or compressibility; however, there are pronounced differences between laboratory measurements and field values, in part due to seating effects that prevail in small-thickness oedometer specimens. Many geosystems are subjected to repetitive loads; volumetric strains induced by drained repetitive ko-loads are experimentally investigated to identify shakedown and associated terminal density. The finite element numerical simulation environment is used to explore the effect of localized subsurface mass loss on free-surface deformation and shallow foundations settlement and bearing capacity. A stress relaxation module is developed to reproduce the change in stress associated to dissolution features and soft zone formation. The comprehensive parametric study is summarized in terms of dimensionless ratios that can be readily used for engineering applications. Field settlement data gathered at the Savannah River Site SRS are back-analyzed to compare measured values with predictions based on in situ shear wave velocity and strain-dependent stiffness reduction. The calibrated model is used to estimate additional settlements due to the pre-existing cavities, new cavities, and potential seismic events during the design life of the facility.
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Alterations in Active and Passive Behavior of Lower Back Tissues Following Six Sessions of High Velocity Low Amplitude Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Healthy Participants

Croft, Emily C. 01 January 2016 (has links)
Non-specific low back pain (LBP) is a major health problem affecting a substantial portion of the population. The current treatments offered for non-specific LBP are oftentimes unsuccessful because the acting mechanism(s) of most treatment options are unknown. Obtaining a better understanding about the acting mechanism behind existing treatment options is, therefore, essential for the improvement of non-specific LBP treatment and management. The objective of this study was to gain a more comprehensive understanding about the acting mechanism of high velocity low amplitude spinal manipulative therapy, specifically the impact that high velocity low amplitude spinal manipulative therapy may have on the active and passive spinal musculoskeletal stabilizing subsystems along with the resultant spinal stability for healthy participants. A pre-post intervention study design completed by six healthy participants was used to quantify changes in the above noted aspects of spinal stability using a series of tests performed both before and after six sessions of high velocity low amplitude spinal manipulative therapy. The tests included seated balancing tests, lower back range of motion tests, and stress relaxation test. The six sessions of high velocity low amplitude spinal manipulative therapy did not significantly affect any of the test measurements among our healthy participant group.
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Stability Investigations of Tunnels in a Coal Mine in China Through 3D-Discontinuum Numerical Modeling and Field Deformation Monitoring Data

Shreedharan, Srisharan January 2016 (has links)
An imperative task for successful underground mining is to ensure the stability of underground structures, since it influences the safety, and in turn, the production capacity and economic performance of the mine. This is more so for deep excavations in soft rock which may be under significantly high stresses. In this thesis, stability studies on two tunnels, a horseshoe-shaped and an inverted arch-shaped tunnel, have been presented. The tunnels, running at a depth of 1325 m, are part of the Xiezhuang Coal Mine, in the Xinwen mining area, in China. Using the available information on stratigraphy, geological structures, in-situ stress measurements and geo-mechanical properties of intact rock and discontinuity interfaces, a three-dimensional numerical model has been built using the 3DEC 3-Dimensional Distinct Element Code to simulate the stress conditions around the tunnels. Based on available discontinuity geometry constraints, the rock mass has been modelled as a mixture of a discontinuum medium close to the tunnels and as an equivalent-continuum in the far field. Due to the unavailability of field measurements for rock mass mechanical parameters, the parameters have been estimated by incorporating the available intact rock mechanical properties and field deformation monitoring data into a strength reduction model calibration procedure. This back-analysis (calibration) has been carried out through a pseudo-time dependent support installation routine which incorporates the effect of time through a stress-relaxation mechanism. The results from the back-analysis indicate that the rock mass cohesion, tensile strength, uniaxial compressive strength, and elastic modulus values are about 35-45 % of the corresponding intact rock property values. Additionally, the importance of incorporating stress relaxation before support installation in numerical modeling has been illustrated, for the first time in literature, through the increased support factors of safety and reduced grout failures. The calibrated models have been analyzed for different supported and unsupported cases in an attempt to quantify the effect of supports in stabilizing the tunnels and to estimate the adequacy of the existing supports being used in the mine. A direct outcome is that the findings indicate that longer supports may be better suited for the existing geo-mining conditions around the tunnels since they have fractured zones that are larger than the supports currently in use at the mine. The effects of supports have been demonstrated using changes in deformations and yield zones around the tunnels, and changes in the average factors of safety and grout failures of the supports. The use of longer supports and floor bolting has provided greater stability for the rock masses around the tunnels. A comparison between the closure strains in the two differently shaped tunnels indicates that the inverted arch tunnel may be more efficient in reducing roof sag and floor heave for the existing geo-mining conditions. Additional analyses focusing on parametric sensitivity studies on the rock and joint mechanical properties show that the tunnel stability is highly sensitive to changes in cohesion and internal friction angle of the intact rock, and changes in joint basic friction angle. Tunnel stability is seen to not be very sensitive to changes in intact rock tensile strength and joint shear stiffness for the tunnels being studied. Finally, support optimization studies conducted by studying the effect of changing cable diameters and grout uniaxial compressive strengths on support factors of safety and grout failures show the trade-off that is necessary in selecting cable strength vis-à-vis grout strength. The results indicate that simply increasing either one of cable or grout strength parameters without considering their interactions and compatibilities could be detrimental to the stability of the support system.

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