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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.
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1	A methodology to predict the effects of quench rates on mechanical properties of cast aluminum alloys Ma, Shuhui. January 2006 (has links) Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Worcester Polytechnic Institute. / Keywords: Time-Temperature-Property curve, Jominy End Quench, ANOVA analysis. Quench Factor Analysis, Taguchi design, Polymer quench, Cast Al-Si-Mg alloys, Quenching, Heat treatment. Includes bibliographical references (p.115-117). Aluminum castings. Metals
2	Fatigue crack growth mechanisms in Al-Si-Mg alloys Lados, Diana Aida. January 2004 (has links) Thesis (Ph. D.)--Worcester Polytechnic Institute. / Keywords: Microstructure; Elastic-Plastic Fracture Mechanics; Crack closure; A356; J-integral; Conventionally cast and SSM Al-Si-Mg alloys; Residual stress; Heat treatment; Fatigue crack growth mechanisms; Threshold stress intensity factor; Plastic zone; Paris law; Fracture toughness; Roughness. Includes bibliographical references. Aluminum castings Metals Aluminum alloys