O atrito na interface entre a peça e a ferramenta tem considerável importância em operações de estampagem de chapas, são necessários conhecimentos precisos sobre processos de conformação de chapas para a análise e projeto de novas peças e ferramentas, assim como para validação de uma simulação numérica. Este trabalho usa o método de determinação do coeficiente de atrito em estampagem através do ensaio de dobramento sob tensão e avalia sua precisão com o uso do software de elementos finitos LS-DYNAFORM, específico para esse processo de fabricação. Como existem seis equações que calculam o coeficiente de atrito para o mesmo ensaio de dobramento sob tensão, foram testadas todas as equações com o objetivo de verificar se existe variação entre os resultados. O material de estudo foi o alumínio comercialmente puro, liga AA1100. Os resultados indicam que há certa variação para cada equação usada, principalmente para aquelas que consideram o torque no pino. É observada também uma tendência do software a se distanciar dos resultados práticos por considerar o atrito como uma constante ao longo do processo. A pressão de contato entre o pino e a chapa no ensaio de dobramento sob tensão também foi avaliada através de um filme que tem a capacidade de registrar a pressão aplicada juntamente com a medição da força vertical aplicada ao pino. Os resultados indicam que a força vertical é mais precisa para se definir a pressão de contato ao uso de equações pré-estabelecidas e que a área de atuação da chapa no pino é sempre menor que a área calculada geometricamente. Por fim, para se saber qual é o comportamento do atrito para altas pressões, o ensaio de dobramento sob tensão foi feito com força variável e constatou-se que o atrito diminui com o aumento das pressões. No entanto, os valores iniciais da curva de atrito versus pressão de contato não foram obtidos pois nesse caso seria necessário usar uma máquina diferente da usada nesse estudo, ou seja, que não use pressão de óleo para acionamento e movimentação da chapa. / Friction at the interface of workpiece and tooling has a considerably importance in sheet metal forming operations. It is necessary an accurate knowledge for the analysis and design of new workpieces and tooling, as well as for the validation of a numeric simulation. This work uses the bending under tension test to determining the friction coefficient in sheet metal forming and evaluates its accuracy using the finite element software LS-DYNAFORM, specific to this manufacturing process. Since there are six equations that calculate the coefficient of friction for the same bending under tension test, all equations were tested in order to verify if there is much variation between the results. The material used in these work was pure commercial aluminum alloy AA1100. The results indicate that there is some variation for each equation used, especially for those that consider the torque on the pin. It was also observed a tendency for software to distance themselves from practical results considering friction as a constant throughout the process. It is also observed a tendency for the software to generate curves away from the tests as the friction increases. The contact pressure between the pin and the sheet in the bending under tension test was also evaluated through a film that has the ability to measure the pressure applied, together with the measurement of the vertical force applied to the pin. The results indicate that the vertical force is more accurate to define the contact pressure than equations previously established for this and that the contact area between the sheet and the pin is always smaller than the area calculated geometrically. Finally, to know the behavior of the friction at high pressures, the bending under tension test was done with variable forces and it was found that the friction decreases with increasing the pressure, which is in full agreement with the theory.

O atrito na interface entre a peça e a ferramenta tem considerável importância em operações de estampagem de chapas, são necessários conhecimentos precisos sobre processos de conformação de chapas para a análise e projeto de novas peças e ferramentas, assim como para validação de uma simulação numérica. Este trabalho usa o método de determinação do coeficiente de atrito em estampagem através do ensaio de dobramento sob tensão e avalia sua precisão com o uso do software de elementos finitos LS-DYNAFORM, específico para esse processo de fabricação. Como existem seis equações que calculam o coeficiente de atrito para o mesmo ensaio de dobramento sob tensão, foram testadas todas as equações com o objetivo de verificar se existe variação entre os resultados. O material de estudo foi o alumínio comercialmente puro, liga AA1100. Os resultados indicam que há certa variação para cada equação usada, principalmente para aquelas que consideram o torque no pino. É observada também uma tendência do software a se distanciar dos resultados práticos por considerar o atrito como uma constante ao longo do processo. A pressão de contato entre o pino e a chapa no ensaio de dobramento sob tensão também foi avaliada através de um filme que tem a capacidade de registrar a pressão aplicada juntamente com a medição da força vertical aplicada ao pino. Os resultados indicam que a força vertical é mais precisa para se definir a pressão de contato ao uso de equações pré-estabelecidas e que a área de atuação da chapa no pino é sempre menor que a área calculada geometricamente. Por fim, para se saber qual é o comportamento do atrito para altas pressões, o ensaio de dobramento sob tensão foi feito com força variável e constatou-se que o atrito diminui com o aumento das pressões. No entanto, os valores iniciais da curva de atrito versus pressão de contato não foram obtidos pois nesse caso seria necessário usar uma máquina diferente da usada nesse estudo, ou seja, que não use pressão de óleo para acionamento e movimentação da chapa. / Friction at the interface of workpiece and tooling has a considerably importance in sheet metal forming operations. It is necessary an accurate knowledge for the analysis and design of new workpieces and tooling, as well as for the validation of a numeric simulation. This work uses the bending under tension test to determining the friction coefficient in sheet metal forming and evaluates its accuracy using the finite element software LS-DYNAFORM, specific to this manufacturing process. Since there are six equations that calculate the coefficient of friction for the same bending under tension test, all equations were tested in order to verify if there is much variation between the results. The material used in these work was pure commercial aluminum alloy AA1100. The results indicate that there is some variation for each equation used, especially for those that consider the torque on the pin. It was also observed a tendency for software to distance themselves from practical results considering friction as a constant throughout the process. It is also observed a tendency for the software to generate curves away from the tests as the friction increases. The contact pressure between the pin and the sheet in the bending under tension test was also evaluated through a film that has the ability to measure the pressure applied, together with the measurement of the vertical force applied to the pin. The results indicate that the vertical force is more accurate to define the contact pressure than equations previously established for this and that the contact area between the sheet and the pin is always smaller than the area calculated geometrically. Finally, to know the behavior of the friction at high pressures, the bending under tension test was done with variable forces and it was found that the friction decreases with increasing the pressure, which is in full agreement with the theory.

Na maioria dos equipamentos mecânicos há movimento relativo entre componentes, e como resultado desse deslizamento relativo, as forças de atrito na superfície geram deformação plástica e/ou remoção de massa (ou volume) do material. Nos motores de combustão interna a geração da potência é realizada pela transformação da energia química em calor por meio da combustão do combustível com o ar, gerando o movimento alternativo de mecanismos (pistões, biela, virabrequim). Já no caso dos motores flex-fuel, o etanol como combustível aumenta a potência, levando a maiores carregamentos termomecânicos e, consequentemente, tribológicos nos seus componentes. Um dos sistemas do motor mais afetado pela mudança no combustível é o par válvula-sede, motivo pelo qual é necessário investigar os mecanismos de desgaste, os efeitos dos parâmetros de operação no comportamento frente ao atrito, e escolher apropriadamente pares deslizantes de materiais que apresentem baixas perdas de massa (taxas de desgaste) e coeficientes de atrito. Ensaios do tipo reciprocating tinham sido empregados para realizar estudos tribológicos de materiais de válvulas e com tratamentos superficiais. As condições de ensaio mais representativas são de operação do motor. Portanto, a seleção de parâmetros como carga, velocidade e temperatura não é fácil: para alguns equipamentos de teste, as variáveis não são independentes. Além disso, devido à complexidade do sistema tribológico, a interação entre as variáveis afeta os resultados. O objetivo deste trabalho de pesquisa foi dividido em duas frentes. A primeira, analisar isoladamente o efeito da temperatura, força normal e velocidade no coeficiente de atrito e no desgaste. O tribômetro SRV-4 do tipo reciprocating foi usado com uma esfera de aço AISI 52100 e distintos materiais de disco (aços e ligas intermetálicas sinterizadas de Nb). A segunda parte consistiu na caracterização dos mecanismos de desgaste de válvulas e sedes de motores distintos, após diferentes tipos de ensaios (dinamômetro e campo em veiculo). O coeficiente de atrito (?) e a perda de massa foram medidos para determinar o desempenho tribológico dos sistemas estudados. Além disso, as superfícies das marcas de desgaste tanto no disco quanto na esfera, assim como das válvulas e sedes foram analisadas por microscopia óptica (MO), microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) com espectroscopia de energia dispersiva de raios-X (EDS) e espectroscopia Raman. Para as distintas ligas intermetálicas de Nb ensaiadas com esfera de aço AISI 52100, encontrou-se que os mecanismos de desgaste nas superfícies após uma análise de MEV-EDS foram particularmente abrasão, adesão e oxidação. Já no caso dos motores que foram avaliados, muitos dos danos observados estavam presentes em ambas as válvulas e sedes de admissão e escape; no entanto, a oxidação ocorreu apenas nas válvulas de escape, provavelmente produzido pela alta temperatura durante a operação do motor. / In most of the mechanical assemblies there is relative motion between components, and as a result of this relative sliding action, frictional forces on the sliding surface result in removal or displacement of mass (or volume) of the material. The power generation of internal combustion engines comes from chemical energy transformation into heat through air fuel combustion with further expansion of gases generating the reciprocating movement of power cell (pistons, rod and crankshaft). For flex fuel engines, the ethanol increases power, leading to higher thermo-mechanical forces and consequently higher friction between its components. The valve/valve seat pair is one of the most affected system due to this change, leading to the need of more accurate analysis of its wear mechanisms, its operating parameters effects and his behavior regarding the friction so making possible to choose properly materials with lower mass loss (wear rate) and coefficient of friction. Reciprocating tests had been used to tribological studies of valve materials with surface treatment purpose. The most important test boundary conditions are the engine operating conditions. Therefore, the load, speed and temperature parameters definition is not easy since for some test equipment those variables are not independent. Besides due to tribological system complexity the variable interaction affects its results. The present research goal was divided in two groups. The first one analyzes the normal force, frequency and temperature effect on friction coefficient and wear, independently of each other. It was used a SRV-4 reciprocating tribometer with a sphere (AISI 52100 steel) against several disc materials (steel and sintered intermetallic alloys of Nb). The second one consisted in the characterization of wear mechanisms of valve/valve seat from different engines that were submitted to different test (engine dynamometer test bench and vehicle). The coefficient of friction (?) and mass loss were measured in order to define the studied systems tribological performance. Besides the both disc and sphere wear scars such as valve/valve seat were analyzed using optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive spectroscopy of X-ray (EDS) and Raman spectroscopy. For the tested intermetallic alloys of Nb with AISI 52100 sphere it was found the following wear mechanisms after SEM-EDS analyses: abrasion, adhesion and oxidation. In the case of the evaluated engines, several damages were observed in both intake and exhaust valves/valve seats; however, the oxidation occurred only on exhaust valves, probably due to high operating temperature.

L’émollience est un terme définissant la capacité d’une matière première à adoucir, amollir, ou lubrifier la peau. Dans le domaine de la cosmétique, les émollients sont utilisés pour modifier la consistance, la viscosité ou la polarité d’une formulation. Il existe un nombre non négligeable d’émollients pouvant être utilisés en cosmétique. Cependant, les données aussi bien physico-chimiques que sensorielles disponibles dans la littérature sont encore très rares, rendant le choix des émollients complexe. De plus, les analyses sensorielles habituellement réalisées par les fournisseurs constituent une méthode de caractérisation particulièrement chronophage et coûteuse.Parmi les différents types d’émollients, les dérivés siliconés se démarquent par des propriétés bien spécifiques. Il s’agit notamment d’un très bon étalement, un toucher doux, non huileux et non collant, ou encore d’un effet sec sans effet de fraicheur. Cependant, malgré ces propriétés sensorielles exceptionnelles, de récentes études soulèvent la question de la toxicité d’un dérivé cyclique particulièrement utilisé dans les produits cosmétiques : le décaméthylcyclopentasiloxane (D5). Ainsi, deux problématiques font le sujet de ces travaux : une portant sur la recherche d’un substituant biosourcé au D5 et pour laquelle des molécules commerciales et synthétisées ont été caractérisés et comparés par des mesures physico-chimiques et sensorielles. La seconde problématique repose sur la recherche de corrélations entre les données physico-chimiques et sensorielles dans le but de faciliter le travail des formulateurs lors du screening des émollients par la prédiction de certaines de leurs propriétés sensorielles. / Emolliency is a word used to define the ability of a compound to soften or lubricate the skin. ln the cosmetic field, emollients are used to modify the consistency, the viscosity or the polarity of a formulation. Many emollients can be used in cosmetic products. However, in the literature both physicochemical and sensory data ar still lacking, making it difficult to choose an emollient. Furthermore, the sensory analysis usually performed to characterize emollients are particularly time-consuming and thus, expensive. Among the different chemical families of emollients, silicone derivatives stand out thanks to their specific properties. Indeed, they are characterized by an excellent spreading on skin and hair, a smooth skin feel, non-greasy and non-sticky, or by a dry skin feel without a fresh effect. However, even though these sensory properties are exceptional, recent studies wonder about the toxicity of a cyclic silicone particularly used in cosmetic products: the decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5). Thus, this work deals With two main objectives. The first one consists in the research of a bio-based alternative to the D5 For this purpose, a number of commercial and synthesized molecules were characterized and compared With physicochemical measurements and sensory analysis, allowing the observations of trends between structures and properties. The second objective relies on the study of correlations between physico-chemical and sensory data in order to predict the emollient properties of cosmetic ingredients. This would ease the work of formulators during the screening of ingredients.

Ce mémoire s'inscrit dans l'étude du comportement tribologique d'un couple de matériaux ferromagnétique acier XC48 en contact mécanique et magnétique à sec. Le but consiste à identifier les effets liés à la présence ou à l'absence d’un champ magnétique au niveau de l'interface de contact statique et de contact glissant. La première étape a été d'établir des équations de contraintes qui régissent la réponse linéaire, ponctuelle et surfacique des solides sous chargements donnés, en utilisant des modèles développés dans la théorie d'élasticité. Elles ont ensuite été simulées sous Mathématica pour obtenir des résultats analytiques des champs de contraintes en sub-surfaces. Dans la deuxième étape, des essais par contact sec effectués au moyen d'un tribomètre du type pion-disque nous révèlent une augmentation du coefficient de frottement avec le champ magnétique sur le tribocontact. L'analyse en diffraction des rayons X montre que les débris d'usures lors des essais avec champ magnétique comportent la présence d'oxyde de fer. La caractérisation en microscopie électronique à balayage et en profilométrie du matériau usé met en évidence l'état de la sub-surface avec modification de la structure des grains et une présence d'usure douce due aux essais avec champ magnétique. La mesure en photoélasticimétrie montre l'influence du champ magnétique sur les champs de contraintes. En faisant varier les paramètres cinématiques de l'essai sur notre modèle numérique, nous observons une augmentation des champs contraintes. Ces paramètres mécaniques, magnétiques et physico-chimiques sont complexes et l'étude contribue à comprendre ces problématiques liées au frottement sec. / This thesis is about the study of the tribological behavior of a couple of ferromagnetic materials XC48 steel in mechanical and magnetic dry contact. It consists in identifying the generated effects of the presence or absence of a magnetic field at the static and sliding contact interface. The first step was to establish constraint equations which govern the linear, punctual and surface response of the solids under given loadings, by using models developed in the theory of elasticity. They were then simulated under Mathematica to obtain analytical results of stress fields in sub-surfaces. In the second phase, the dry contact tests carried out by means of a standard pin-on-disc tribometer reveal an increase in the coefficient of friction with the magnetic field on the tribological contact. The analysis by X-ray diffraction shows that the wear debris during the tests with magnetic field comprises the presence of iron oxide. The characterization by scanning electron microscopy and profilometry of worn material shows the state of the sub-surface with modification of the grain structure and presence of soft wear from testing with magnetic field. The photoelasticity measurements show the influence of the magnetic field on the stress fields. By varying the kinematic parameters of the test on our numerical model, we observe an increase in stress fields. These mechanical, magnetic and physicochemical parameters are complex and the study contributes to understanding these problems of dry friction.

L'objectif de cette thèse est l'identification de couplages (nanoparticules / matrice de poly(methyl-methacrylate) PMMA) qui renforcent la rigidité de surface du PMMA tout en conservant le maximum de transparence. Le choix s'est porté sur trois type de nanoparticules carbonées : du graphène multicouches (FLG), de l'oxyde de graphène (GO) et des nanotubes de carbones (MWCNT). Une première décrit la préparation et la fonctionnalisation de ces trois types de nanoparticules pour assurer une meilleure dispersion dans la matrice. Deux méthodes ont été retenues pour réaliser ces matériaux composites : la polymérisation en masse et le mélange en solution. Une seconde partie présente la caractérisation des propriétés mécaniques de ces revêtements en trois étapes : en volume, en surface et sous forme de revêtement en couches minces (15-20µm). Les résultats majeurs montrent que les nano-composites réalisés retardent l'apparition de la plasticité comparé à un PMMA pur, même à faible pourcentage, et permettent ainsi de limiter les effets de rayures de surfaces. Le faible pourcentage de renfort permet de conserver la transparence et plus l'épaisseur diminue plus on peut augmenter ce taux de renfort sans dégrader les propriétés mécaniques du revêtement. Les nanoparticules choisies comme agents de renfort de la matrice polymère s'avèrent être également de très bons candidats pour la diminution du frottement comparée à un plastifiant type Erucamide / The goal of this thesis is the identification of couplings (nanoparticles / matrix poly (methyl methacrylate) PMMA) which ensure PMMA surface rigidity while maintaining maximum transparency. The choice fell on three types of carbonaceous nanoparticles: Few layer graphene (FLG), graphene oxide (GO) and carbon nanotubes (MWCNT). A first part describes the preparation and functionalization of these three types of nanoparticles to provide a better dispersion in the matrix. Two methods were used to prepare nanocomposite materials: bulk polymerization and solution blending. A second part presents the characterization of the mechanical properties of these coatings in three stages: volume, surface and thin layer coating (15-20μm). The main results show that nanocomposites made delay the onset of plasticity compared with pure PMMA, even at a low percentage, and help to limit the effects of surface scratches. The small percentage of reinforcement keeps the transparency and the more the thickness decreases the more the rate of reinforcement can increase without degrading the mechanical properties of the coating. Moreover, nanoparticles chosen as the polymer matrix of reinforcing agents prove to be very good candidates for reduction in friction compared to a plasticizer such Erucamide.

This work deals with the creation of a program for calculating the tensile losses of an in-dustrial boiler. The work is divided into four parts. The first part of the thesis deals with a theoretical introduction to the issue of pressure losses. The second part deals with all equations and procedures by which the program was created, as well as the limitations and conditions of using a given type of equation. The third part consists of a sample calculation of pressure loss-es of a real boiler. Furthermore, in the third part, the correctness of the program function is checked, where the measured losses on the real device were compared with the losses calcu-lated by the program. The fourth part deals with the influence of the boiler's parameters on its pressure losses, where the individual losses were graphically represented and compared to determine the sensitivity analysis. The output of this work is a functional program that has been optimized for ease of use and requires almost no knowledge of the user.

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A walkway tribometer measures the coefficient of friction between flooring material and a test foot. The value of the coefficient of friction is an indicator as to whether the flooring surface is slippery and has a propensity to cause slip and falls. This study determined that one style of tribometer, an XL Tribometer, mimics the heel-to-floor interaction of the human heel strike. High speed video footage revealed that the test foot strikes the surface and rotates so that full engagement occurs before sliding thus mimicking the affect of a human ankle. The test foot accelerates forward as would be expected during a human slip event. The manufacturer’s reported impact speed of 11 in/s, when set to the operating pressure of 25psi, was found to be much lower than measured speeds of three calibrated tribometers. Three XL tribometers were tested and provided a range of impact speeds from 17.4 to 22.7 in/s (n=540) when set to the operating pressure of 25 psi. The pressure setting was found to have a significant effect on the impact speed while the mast angle had an insignificant affect. A review of human walking studies revealed a range of pedestrian heel impact speeds on the order of 19.4 to 45.3 in/s during normal human ambulation activities. These tribometers fell on the low side of this speed range. A sensitivity study showed that the measured value of the coefficient of friction tends to decrease with a higher impact speed. This COF decrease was on the order of 0.02 and below the machine resolution and considered inconsequential within the walkway safety community.

La spectroscopie Raman et Rayleigh stimulée des atomes refroidis par laser donne accès à de nombreuses propriétés des mélasses optiques. Nous interprétons les spectres de transmission et de conjugaison de phase observés dans les deux configurations lasers à une dimension lin+lin et σ+-σ-. Dans le premier cas, les résonances Raman stimulées montrent la localisation et la quantification du mouvement atomique dans le potentiel créé par la lumière. Les résonances Rayleigh stimulées donnent des informations sur les propriétés dynamiques de la mélasse et prouvent l'ordre spatial anti-ferromagnétique des atomes. Dans le second cas, les structures Raman montrent l'existence de différences de populations et de déplacements lumineux dans l'état fondamental. La résonance Rayleigh donne un accès expérimental direct au coefficient de friction de la force de refroidissement.