... with high-weight fractions (>3 wt%) of nano-ZrO 2 particles due to the negative combined effect of less densification and an increase in the number of particle clusters. The hardness and compressive strength of the Al–ZrO 2 nanocomposites improved despite increased porosity. However, the compressive...

...- and S-specimen. A generalized experimental approach is proposed for estimation of mechanical properties of clay ceramics as a function of the material constituent fractions. A polynomial relationship was developed between the compressive strength and density of the PCCW material. The statistical model...

... components are replacing solid bar components in certain applications. dual phase steel tube forming residual stresses compressive strength induction heating internal stresses microhardness quenching (thermal) steel welding 03 01 2009 25 07 2009 17 02 2010 17 02...

... servohydraulic machine. Compressive strength and energy absorption values for each arrangement are compared. The stress plateau in integrated FGSF composites extends from 10% to 60% strain compared with plain syntactic foams. The integrated FGSF shows increment in yield strength and energy absorption compared...

... for predictive purposes. 02 03 2009 29 05 2009 01 09 2009 compressive strength dislocations plasticity Almost all problems in science and engineering are multiscale in nature. Things are made up of electrons and atoms at the atomic scale, while at the same time...

.... 23 09 2008 30 01 2009 26 05 2009 compressive strength creep fatigue cracks internal stresses nickel alloys plastic deformation plasticity shot peening stress relaxation superalloys yield strength nickel-base superalloy creep rate shot peen residual stress...

.... 25 01 2008 01 07 2008 18 12 2008 compressive strength elastic moduli polymer foams stress-strain relations tensile strength Cellular materials have been used in many automotive, aerospace, and military structures due to their light weight and ease of manufacture...

... module is used to determined the rheological parameters. 17 01 2007 18 08 2008 15 12 2008 compressive strength compressive testing finite element analysis forging forming processes friction optimisation rheology steel friction compression rheological behavior...

... deposits, such as the breakup duration and the amount of deposit removed, were measured. Also, the effects of deposit thickness and distance from the nozzle exit on these characteristics were investigated. 17 03 2007 04 04 2008 22 05 2008 boilers brittleness compressive strength...

... wire drawing plasticity compressive strength Bauschinger effect stress-strain relations integration wire drawing plastic deformation Bauschinger effect high temperature deformation data fitting The process of wire drawing is very important for the production...

... micromechanics inclusions bonds (chemical) internal stresses finite volume methods particle reinforced composites boron aluminium stress-strain relations tensile strength compressive strength Metal matrix composites (MMCs) continue to play a significant role in the emerging technologies. Clyne...

... energy. 10 07 2005 15 07 2006 composite materials compressive strength elastomers impact (mechanical) polymer foams shock absorbers shock wave effects Many road vehicle accidents involve pedestrians, and the casualty figures are alarmingly high both in terms...

... polymer blends Young's modulus viscoelasticity work hardening plastic deformation stress-strain relations compressive strength finite element analysis 25 10 2005 13 07 2006 2006 American Society of Mechanical Engineers ...

... compressive strength tensile strength viscoplasticity creep testing Numerical models for the simulation of polymer deformation behavior have become integral to the design and testing of parts ranging from biomedical implants to aeronautical structures. This has occurred through the realization...

..., such characterization turns out to be inadequate and it is necessary to determine the constitutive behavior under multiaxial loading conditions directly. polyurea compressibility shear response confined compression Arcan test rubber compressibility compressive strength shear strength casting...

... compression near the glass transition temperature. 30 07 2005 16 01 2006 polymers glass transition elastic moduli stress-strain relations plastic flow work hardening compressive strength amorphous state embossing Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is a thermoplastic material...

... ), pp. 317 – 324 . Bažant , Z. P. , Kim , J.- J. H. Kim , Daniel , I. M. , Becq-Giraudon , E. , and Goangseup , Zi , 1999 , “ Size Effect on Compression Strength of Fiber composites Failing by Kink Band Propagation ,” Int. J. Fract. 0376-9429 10.1023...

... of initial yielding and tension–compression asymmetry. nickel alloys superalloys anisotropic media viscoplasticity micromechanics yield strength compressive strength slip crystal structure The need for greater efficiency in aircraft engines and components, where higher operating...

... glass fibre reinforced composites woven composites filled polymers fatigue testing failure (mechanical) fracture mechanics fatigue tensile strength compressive strength torsion internal stresses Failure criteria Glass fiber-reinforced polyester Torsional/Bending fatigue SWT parameter...

... received by the Materials Division June 30, 2003; revision received March 1, 2004. Associate Editor: Y. Huang. 30 June 2003 01 March 2004 29 06 2004 carbon nanotubes buckling failure (mechanical) compressive strength internal stresses Carbon Nanotubes Mechanical...