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Investigating the viscoelastic properties and curing kinetics of thermoset nanocomposites via dynamic shear rheological analysis
(Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX), 2018-10)Mechanical properties of a thermosetting composite can be theoretically determined by using its physical and chemical characteristics, and these properties are also immensely influenced by the viscoelastic structures and ... -
Investigating TiO2–HA–PCL hybrid coating as an efficient corrosion resistant barrier of ZM21 Mg alloy
(Elsevier, 2020-10-01)Surface modification for improving corrosion resistance of Mg alloys is highly demanded for degradable orthopedic and cardiovascular devices. The research reports the design and development of TiO2[sbnd]HA composite and ... -
Investigating total earliness and tardiness costs through unrelated parallel machine scheduling in uncertain job shop environment using robust optimisation and design of experiment
(Inderscience Enterprises, 2023-01-20)In real world production systems, uncertain events such as random machine breakdown and processing time can occur anytime. These events lead to disruption of normal activities and consequently invalidate the initial schedule. ... -
Investigating Tungsten Sulfide as a Counter Electrode Material in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
(MDPI, 2022-08-01)With the recent interest in renewable energy sources, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have received a great deal of attention as a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to silicon-based solar cells. In a DSSC, the ... -
An investigation into methods to increase the fatigue life of friction stir lap welds
(Wichita State University, 2010-05)Recent advancements in friction stir welding (FSW) technology have potential for applications in aerospace structures. Friction stir spot welds have been found to be much stronger than rivets in the same material thickness, ... -
Investigation into microstructure of carbon nanotube multi-yarn
(Elsevier, 2014-02-08)Structural analysis at the nano and micro scale was performed on a carbon nanotube (CNT) multi-yarn. The yarns were made by a process of drawing CNTs into a ribbon and twisting the ribbon into a yarn. Scanning electron ... -
An investigation of a novel LuGre-based friction force model
(Elsevier, 2021-12-01)The LuGre friction force models are amongst the most popular and powerful approaches to treat frictional contact in modeling, simulation and control of mechanical systems. However, these friction force models have some ... -
Investigation of adhesive behavior in aircraft applications
(National Technical Information Service (NTIS), 2001-09)There are two parts included in this report. The first part evaluates the most commonly used test method for adhesive properties, ADTM D 5656 Standard Test Method for Thick-Adherend Metal Lap-Shear Joints for Determination ... -
Investigation of coated 316L steel surface employing carbon nanotubes mixed-electrical discharge machining for biomedical applications
(SAGE Publications Ltd, 2023-05-15)This research focuses on the influence of carbon nanotubes on the modified 316L steel surface properties for potential biomedical applications and explores relationships between the process variables and the modified surface ... -
Investigation of coated 316L steel surface: Surface morphology, composition, corrosion, and biocompatibility using hydroxyapatite mixed-EDM process
(Elsevier B.V., 2023-08-25)316L stainless steel belongs to insufficient biological responses and corrosion resistance. Although hydroxyapatite powder (HAp)-based coating improves biological responses and corrosion resistance of the 316L stainless ... -
Investigation of energy absorption concepts for a transport aircraft fuselage section on various soil impact surfaces
(Wichita State University, 2017-12)Crashworthiness of fuselage section has been and will continue to be the main concern in aviation safety. A vertical drop test of the fuselage section of a Boeing 737 aircraft was conducted at the FAA William J. Hughes ... -
Investigation of impact of victim cache and victim tracer on a fully associative disk cache
(IEEE, 1998-08-09)In this paper, we present results of investigation to study the impact of victim cache and victim tracer on the miss rates due to the LRU block replacement algorithm. A total of three different algorithms were implemented. ... -
Investigation of inverse acoustical characterization of porous materials used in aircraft noise control application
(Wichita State University, 2007-12)Sound propagation through porous media such as foams and fibers is governed by five parameters that describe the geometry of the porous frame: porosity, tortuosity, flow resistivity, viscous characteristic length, and ... -
Investigation of mechanical and microstructural properties of welded specimens of aa6061-t6 alloy with friction stir welding and parallel-friction stir welding methods
(MDPI, 2021-10-12)The present study investigates the effect of two parameters of process type and tool offset on tensile, microhardness, and microstructure properties of AA6061-T6 aluminum alloy joints. Three methods of Friction Stir Welding ... -
Investigation of the ammonia-formation electrodes for alkaline membrane electrosynthesis
(Wichita State University, 2019-12)Electrochemical synthesis of ammonia has recently attracted enormous interests from research societies, industries, and governments. Such electrochemical approach has demonstrated the great potential to become the ... -
Investigation of the effect of different parameters in the drilled hole quality in composite materials
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)Two different delamination mechanisms that need to be controlled by the drill geometry and thrust force will be observed in the drilling of composites. The studies which have been done up to now focus on the thrust ... -
Investigation of the effect of fatigue on the change in postural control stategies using surface EMG and Biodex Balance System
(Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)INTRODUCTION: Balance allows maintenance of normal body posture and counteraction of opposing forces with or without physical activity. During static standing, hip and ankle balance strategies are utilized. Small perturbations ... -
Investigation of thick bondline adhesive joints. FInal report
(National Technical Information Service (NTIS), 2001-06)In recent years, the use of polymer matrix composite materials as primary structural components has risen, especially in the general aviation (GA) industry. The use of composites not only results in weight savings, but ... -
Investigation of tube sheet joining through hydroforging process
(ASME, 2022-10-30)Tube-to-sheet joint expansion has been successfully used in HVAC industry for many years to avail better heat exchange between tube and fins (sheet). Because this system transports fluids under pressure, joining tube and ... -
Investigation of wastewater treatment using waste materials and algae through carbonization and activation processes
(Wichita State University, 2018-12)Clean drinking water is one of the most important issues in the world and will be one of the most studied subjects together with food in the near future. Some freshwater sources are contaminated with sulfur, nitrogen, ...