Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research
Submissions from 2001
Weibull Stress Model for Cleavage Fracture Under High-Rate Loading, Xiaosheng Gao, Robert H. Dodds Jr., R. L. Tregoning, and James A. Joyce
3D Position Sensing Using the Differences in the Time-of-flights from a Wave Source to Various Receivers, Ajay Mahajan and Maurice Walworth
Multisensor Integration and Fusion Model that uses a Fuzzy Inference System, Ajay Mahajan, Kaihong Wang, and P. K. Ray
Elastic and Visco-elastic Response of Finite Particle Junctions in Granular Materials, Robert M. McMeeking, George Jefferson, and George K. Haritos
Effect of Extrusion Compounding on the Mechanical Properties of Rubber Toughened Polymers Containing Short Glass Fibers, Guoxin Sui, Shing Chung Josh Wong, and Chee-Yoon Yue
On the Essential Fracture Work of Polymers Containing Short Glass Fibers, Guoxin Sui, Shing Chung Josh Wong, and Chee-Yoon Yue
Toughening Mechanisms in Fiber Containing Impact Modified Polymers, Guoxin Sui, Shing Chung Josh Wong, and Chee-Yoon Yue
Effect of Fiber Inclusions in Toughened Plastics Part I: Fracture Characterization Using Essential Fracture Work, G. X. Sui, Shing Chung Josh Wong, and C. Y. Yue
Submissions from 2000
An Experimental Investigation of Natural Convection in an Open-ended Horizontal Annulus Using a Nonintrusive Full Flow Field Visualization Method, Minel J. Braun, Christopher C. Daniels, and M. P. Dyko
Optimization of the Annular Fin with Base Wall Thermal Resistance, Benjamin T.F. Chung and Zhiwen Ma
Constraint Effects on the Ductile-to-Cleavage Transition Temperature of Ferritic Steels: A Weibull Stress Model, Xiaosheng Gao and Robert H. Dodds Jr.
Prediction of the T0 Shift between Specimens of Different Constraints Using the T-Stress Based T-Functions, Xiaosheng Gao, Robert H. Dodds Jr., R. L. Tregoning, and James A. Joyce
Simulation of Ductile Crack Growth Using Computational Cells: Numerical Aspects, Arne S. Gullerud, Xiaosheng Gao, Robert H. Dodds Jr., and R. Haj-Ali
Intelligent Image Correlation using Genetic Algorithms for Measuring Surface Deformations in the Autonomous Inspection of Structures, Ajay Mahajan, Alan Pilch, and Tsuchin Chu
Optimal Configuration of Receivers in an Ultrasonic 3D Position Estimation System by using Genetic Algorithms, Probir Kumar Ray and Ajay Mahajan
Transferability of Elastic-Plastic Fracture Toughness Using the Weibull Stress Approach: Significance of Parameter Calibration, Claudio Ruggieri, Xiaosheng Gao, and Robert H. Dodds Jr.
Effect of Rubber Functionality on Microstructures and Fracture Toughness of Impact Modified Nylon 6,6/PP Blends Part II Toughening Mechanisms, Shing Chung Josh Wong and Yiu-Wing Mai
Nonequilibrium Planar Interface Model for Solidification of Semitransparent Radiating Materials, Chengcai Yao, Guo-Xiang Wang, and Benjamin T.F. Chung
Near-wall Measurements for a Turbulent Impinging Slot Jet System, Jiang Zhe and Vijay Modi
Submissions from 1999
Cleavage Fracture in Surface Cracked Plates: Experiments and Numerical Predictions, Xiaosheng Gao
A Weibull Stress Model to Predict Cleavage Fracture in Plates Containing Surface Cracks, Xiaosheng Gao, Robert H. Dodds Jr., James A. Joyce, and R. E. Link
Analysis of Ductile to Cleavage Transition in Part-Through Cracks Using the Cell Model Incorporating Statistics, Xiaosheng Gao, J. Faleskog, and C. Fong Shih
Notch Size Effects in HCF Behavior of Ti–6Al–4V, George K. Haritos, Theodore Nicholas, and David B. Lanning
Influence of Stress State on High Cycle Fatigue of Notched Ti-6Al-4V Specimens, David B. Lanning, George K. Haritos, and Theodore Nicholas
An Automatic Self-installation and Calibration Method for a 3D Position Sensing System using Ultrasonics, Ajay Mahajan and Fernando Figueroa
Euler Analysis of a Two Dimensional Scramjet Inlet, Ajay Mohan Mahajan
The Integrated Systems Engineering Laboratory- An Innovative Approach to Vertical Integration using Modern Instrumentation, Ajay Mahajan, Maurice Walworth, David McDonald, and Kevin Scmaltz
Input Design for the System Identification IDSI of an Ultrasonic 3D Position Estimation System, Marco P. Schoen and Ajay Mahajan
Structure-property Relationship of Some Novel Multi-component Polymeric Materials, Shing Chung Josh Wong
Effect of Rubber Functionality on Microstructures and Fracture Toughness of Impact Modified Nylon 6,6/PP Blends Part I Structure-Property Relationships, Shing Chung Josh Wong and Yiu-Wing Mai
Submissions from 1998
Cell Model for Nonlinear Fracture Analysis – II. Fracture-Process Calibration and Verification, Xiaosheng Gao, J. Faleskog, and C. Fong Shih
Ductile Tearing in Part-Through Cracks: Experiments and Cell-Model, Xiaosheng Gao, J. Faleskog, C. Fong Shih, and Robert H. Dodds Jr.
Calibration of Weibull Stress Parameters Using Fracture Toughness Data, Xiaosheng Gao, Claudio Ruggieri, and Robert H. Dodds Jr.
A Parametric Study of Mixed-Mode I/III Ductile Fracture in Tough Materials under Small Scale Yielding., Xiaosheng Gao and C. Fong Shih
Workforce Training Through Industry-University Partnerships for Improved Technology Management, David McDonald and Ajay Mohan Mahajan
Effect of Rubber Functionality on Mechanical and Fracture Properties of Impact Modified Nylon 6,6/PP Blends, Shing Chung Josh Wong and Yiu-Wing Mai
Fracture Resistance and Microstructures of Unreinforced and Fiber-reinforced PA6,6/PP/SEBS-g-MA, Shing Chung Josh Wong and Yiu-Wing Mai
Submissions from 1997
Four-legged intelligent Mobile Autonomous Robot, Ajay Mahajan and Fernando Figueroa
Intelligent Seam Tracking using Ultrasonic Sensors for Robotic Welding, Ajay Mahajan and Fernando Figueroa
An Innovative Integrated Learning Laboratory Environment, Ajay Mahajan, David McDonald, and Maurice Walworth
A Novel Method to Create Intelligent Sensors with Learning Capabilities to Improve Modern Production Systems, Ajay Mohan Mahajan
A Novel Method to Create Intelligent Sensors with Learning Capabilities, Ajay Mohan Mahajan and Fernando Figueroa
Exploring Technology: A Survey of Modern Technology for majors and Non-Majors, David McDonald, Ray Adams, James Devaprasad, and Ajay Mahajan
Fracture Resistance of Polyblends and Polyblend Matrix Composites. Part I. Unreinforced and Fiber-reinforced Nylon6,6/ABS Polyblends, S. V. Nair, A. Subramaniam, L. A. Goettler, and Shing Chung Josh Wong
Synthesis and Characterization of Triarylmethane Resin, Xiangquan Ruan, Yalin Dong, and Jiaming Zheng
Mean Stator Loading Effect on the Acoustic Response of a Rotating Cascade, Scott Sawyer and Sanford Fleeter
A Cell Model for Ductile Fracture with Applications, C. Fong Shih, Li Cheng, J. Faleskog, and Xiaosheng Gao
Microstructure, Tensile Deformation and Fracture Behaviour of Aluminium Alloy 7055, Tirumalai S. Srivatsan, S. Siram, D. Veeraraghavan, and V. K. Vasudevan
3D Position Sensing Using the Differences in the Time-of-flights from a Wave Source to Various Receivers, Maurice Walworth and Ajay Mahajan
On Novel PA6,6/PP/SEBS-g-MA Blends, Shing Chung Josh Wong and Yiu-Wing Mai
Reactive Blending and J-Integral Fracture Resistance of PA6,6/PP Blends with SEBS-g-MA, Shing Chung Josh Wong, Yiu-Wing Mai, and Lin Ye
Submissions from 1996
Two-Dimensional Dynamic Simulation of a Continuous Foil Bearing, Minel J. Braun, Fred K. Choy, M. Dzodzo, and J. Hsu
Pressure and Flow Characteristics in a Shallow Hydrostatic Pocket with Rounded Pocket/Land Joints, M. Dzodzo, Minel J. Braun, and R. C. Hendricks
Schaum's Interactive Outline of Mechanical Vibrations and Print Outline, S. Graham Kelly
General Engineering Education for Non-engineering Students, Ajay Mahajan, David McDonald, and Maurice Walworth
Re-engineering the Senior Design Experience with Industry-sponsored Multidisciplinary Team Projects, David McDonald, James Devaprasad, Paul Duesing, Ajay Mahajan, Mohamad Qatu, and Maurice Walworth
Engineering Analysis with Maple/Matematica. Al Beltzer, Mohamad Qatu and Ajay Mohan Mahajan
Submissions from 1995
Forced Convective Cooling Enhancement Through a Double Layer Design, Benjamin T.F. Chung and H. H. Li
Dynamic Across Time Autonomous — Sensing, Interpretation, Model Learning and Maintenance Theory (DATA -SIMLAMT), Ajay Mahajan and Fernando Figueroa
Flutter Stability of a Detuned Cascade in Subsonic Compressible Flow, Scott Sawyer and Sanford Fleeter
The Influence of Al2O3 Particulate Reinforcement on Cyclic Stress Response and Fracture Behavior of 6061 Aluminum Alloy, Tirumalai S. Srivatsan, S. Sriram, and Christopher C. Daniels
Processing of Discontinuously-Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites by Rapid Solidification, Tirumalai S. Srivatsan, T. S. Sudarshan, and E. J. Lavernia
Toughening of Nylon 6,6/ABS Alloys, Shing Chung Josh Wong, S. V. Nair, L. H. Vestergaard, L. A. Goettler, and L. A. Gustafson
Submissions from 1994
Laminar Flow Heat Transfer in Thermal Entrance Region of Circular Sector Ducts with H1 Boundary Condition, Benjamin T.F. Chung and R. P. Hsia
A Robust Method to Determine the Coordinates of a Wave Source for 3-D Position Sensing, Fernando Figueroa and Ajay Mahajan
Generic Model of an Autonomous Sensor, Fernando Figueroa and Ajay Mahajan
A Robust Navigation System for Autonomous Vehicles using Ultrasonics, F. Figueroa and Ajay Mahajan
Submissions from 1993
Solidification of A Flowing Liquid Inside a Pipe Subject to Radiation and Convection, Benjamin T.F. Chung, S. Gulati, and A. K. Dalmia
Thermally Developing Convection from Newtonian Flow in Rectangular Ducts with Uniform Heating, Benjamin T.F. Chung, Z. J. Zhang, G. Li, and L. T. Yeh
Generic Model of an Autonomous Sensor, Fernando Figueroa and Ajay Mohan Mahajan
Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties of SiC/Al2O3 Particulate-Reinforced Spray-Deposited Metal-Matrix Composites, M. Gupta, F. A. Mohamed, E. J. Lavernia, and Tirumalai S. Srivatsan
Submissions from 1992
Analytical and Numerical Study of a Misaligned Cavitating Hydrodynamic Cryogenic Journal Bearing, Fred K. Choy, Minel J. Braun, and Y. Hu
Heat Transfer from Moving Fibers in Melt Spinning Process, Benjamin T.F. Chung and V. Iyer
Heat Transfer with Solidification in Channels Pipes and Spheres with Convection at Interface, Benjamin T.F. Chung and X. Yin
Mode I Fracture in Two Dissimilar Functional Non-homogeneous Planes, Xiaosheng Gao and K. Zhenbang
Combined Conjugated Heat Transfer from a Scattering Medium, M. Kassemi and Benjamin T.F. Chung
Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibrations, S. Graham Kelly
Rapid Solidification Processing with Specific Application to Aluminium Alloys, Enrique J. Lavernia, J. D. Ayers, and Tirumalai S. Srivatsan
Use of Spray Techniques to Synthesize Particulate-Reinforced Metal-Matrix Composites, Tirumalai S. Srivatsan and E. J. Lavernia
Submissions from 1991
Non-Intrusive Laser-Based, Full-Field Quantitative Flow Measurements Aided by Digital Image Processing. Part 2: The Hydrostatic Journal Bearing, Minel J. Braun and Celal Batur
Non-Intrusive Laser-Based, Full-Field Quantitative Flow Measurements Aided by Digital Image Processing. Part 1: Eccentric Cylinders, Minel J. Braun and R. C. Hendricks
Minimum Mass Longitudinal Fins with Radiation Interaction at the Base, Benjamin T.F. Chung and B. X. Zhang
Optimization of Radiating Fin Array Including Mutual Irradiations between Radiator Elements, Benjamin T.F. Chung and B. X. Zhang
Processing Techniques for Particulate-Reinforced Metal Aluminium Matrix Composites, Tirumalai S. Srivatsan, I. A. Ibrahim, F. A. Mohamed, and Enrique J. Lavernia
Submissions from 1990
A New Look at the Optimum Dimensions of Convective Spines, Benjamin T.F. Chung, D. J. Talbot, and J. M. Van Dyke
Stable Layer of Solidified Metal Subject to Radiation and Convection, A. K. Dalmia and Benjamin T.F. Chung
Finite Element Thermal Model of An Aircraft Wheel and Carbon Brake Assembly, M. P. Dyko and Benjamin T.F. Chung
Two Dimensional Convection and Radiation with Scattering from a Poiseuille Flow, M. Kassemi and Benjamin T.F. Chung
Nonlinear Phenomena in a Column of Liquid in a Rotating Manometer, S. Graham Kelly
Strength, Deformation, Fracture Behaviour and Ductility of Aluminium-Lithium Alloys, E. J. Lavernia, Tirumalai S. Srivatsan, and F. A. Mohamed
Submissions from 1989
Radiation View Factors from A Finite Rectangular Plate, Benjamin T.F. Chung and M. M. Kermani
Optimum Radiating Longitudinal Fins with Base Surface Interactions, Benjamin T.F. Chung and F. Liu
Optimization of Convective Longitudinal Fins of Trapezoidal Profile, Benjamin T.F. Chung, Feng Liu, and Mahmoud H. Abdalla
Predicting Crack Growth under Thermo-mechanical Cycling, Theodore Nicholas, Michael L. Heil, and George K. Haritos
Submissions from 1988
Heat Transfer from Parallel Flow Through Isosceles Triangular and Rectangular Tube Bundles, Benjamin T.F. Chung, F. Liu, M. M. Kermani, and L. T. Yeh
Longitudinal Laminar Flow Through Isosceles Triangular and Rectangular Tube Bundles, Benjamin T.F. Chung, F. Liu, M. M. Kermani, and L. T. Yeh
Evaluation of Crack Growth Models for Elevated-temperature Fatigue, George K. Haritos, Theodore Nicholas, and Gerald O. Painter
Development of Normal Mode Theory for Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Systems Using an Energy Inner Product, S. Graham Kelly
Natural Frequency and Mode Shape Perturbations for Linear Multidegree of Freedom Systems, S. Graham Kelly
Analytical and Numerical Solutions for Transient Forced Convection in Fluid with Vanishing Prandtl Number, Randal W. Lycans and Benjamin T.F. Chung