By employing the hyperbolic tangent model of load transfer (LT), this paper establishes the thermo-mechanical (TM) coupling load transfer analysis approach for an energy pile (EP). By incorporating the control condition of the unbalance force at the...
An exact analytical model based on three-dimensional (3D) thermo-elasticity theory is developed to investigate the bending behavior of fiber metal laminate (FML) plates under thermo-mechanical load. The temperature-dependent properties and the orthot...
A one-dimensional model of the diesel engine working process was established, and thermal boundary conditions of gases contacting with a cylinder head were determined by comparing them with the results of a routine test. A fluid-structure interaction...
Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is the most widely used additive manufacturing process in customised and low-volume production industries due to its safe, fast, effective operation, freedom of customisation, and cost-effectiveness. Many different th...
This paper introduces a new loading condition considering the combined thermo-electro-mechanical coupling effect in a series solution-based approach to analyze the free-edge interlaminar stresses in smart composite laminates. The governing equations...
This work was carried out within the context of an R&D project on morphable polymer matrix composites (PMC), actuated by shape memory alloys (SMA), to be used for active aerodynamic systems in automotives. Critical issues for SMA–polymer in...
Mechanical properties of composites manufactured by high-temperature polymer polyether ether ketone (PEEK) with continuous reinforced fibers are closely dependent on ambient temperature variations. In order to effectively study fatigue failure behavi...
The energy pile integrates shallow geothermal energy extraction with underground structural engineering, thereby expanding the functional applications and scope of pile foundations. Due to its widespread adoption, research on energy pile analysis the...
The advancements in material science and technology have made polyurethane (PU) one of the most important renewable polymers. Enhancing the physio-chemical and mechanical properties of PU has become the theme of this and many other studies. One of th...
Radially bolted cylindrical–cylindrical shell joints are critical load-bearing components in aerospace vehicles. These joints experience complex thermo–mechanical environments during flight, where aerodynamic heating and mechanical loads...
Energy piles are an emerging energy technology for both structural and thermal purposes. To support structure load, piles are always used in groups with raft; however, the cost and complexity of field tests and numerical modelling limits the research...
The failure mechanism of a thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) system is investigated using cyclic thermo-mechanical loading with a thermal gradient. Hollow circular cylindrical specimens are employed, consisting of a nickel-based single-crystal alloy DD...
Under service conditions, apart from the harsh temperature environment, mechanical loading also seriously affects the life of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs). A comprehensive understanding of the combined effects of thermo-mechanical loads can help t...
The aim of this work is an experimental evaluation of a specific heat capacity as a function of plastic strain for thermo-mechanically rolled pipe material, with application of an infrared thermographic camera. The tensile load tests of samples prepa...
In this study, the mechanical responses of a functionally graded thick-walled tube simultaneously under magnetic, thermal and mechanical loads are studied. Based on the assumption that the volume fraction of each phase material is distributed as a po...
This in vitro study examined the margin integrity of sculptable and flowable bulk-fill resin composites in Class II cavities of primary molars. Standardized Class II cavities were prepared in human primary molars and restored with the following resin...
This study investigates the free vibration behaviors of functionally graded (FGM) plates with a porous structure, resting on a Kerr-type elastic foundation, while accounting for thermal effects and complex material property distributions. Within the...
The cylinder liner bears alternating thermal load and mechanical load, and evaluating the cylinder liner deformation is a key issue in the design stage of an engine. In this work, the shape and position tolerance of the cylinder liner to various load...
In recent years, glass has been a largely used material for load-bearing or non-structural components in buildings and constructions. For this reason, dedicated calculation methods and approaches are required for the major loading and boundary condit...
Static analysis is conducted for functionally graded material (FGM) spherical shells under thermo-mechanical loads, based on the three-dimensional thermo-elasticity theory. The material properties, which vary with both the radial coordinate and tempe...
Active repair systems employing piezoelectric (PZT) patches have emerged as promising solutions for mitigating crack propagation and enhancing structural integrity in various engineering applications. However, the existing literature predominantly fo...
The study seeks to investigate a failure of laminated composite structure subjected to a thermomechanical loading. Failure analysis of composite structures is an important design requirement. The stacking sequence of the structure investigated is res...
316LN austenitic stainless steel is extensively utilized within the domain of nuclear power, where its susceptibility to high-temperature fatigue and thermomechanical fatigue has emerged as a pivotal area of research for this material. Nevertheless,...
We present a computational framework that allows investigating the Thermo-Hydro- Mechanical response of a representative part of a sedimentary basin during a glaciation cycle. We tackle the complexity of the problem, arising by the mutual interaction...
Nowadays, composite materials have been increasingly used in marine structures because of their high performance properties. During their service time, they may be exposed to extreme loading conditions such as underwater explosions. Temperature chang...
In this paper, a temperature-dependent viscoplasticity model is presented that describes thermal and cyclic softening of the hot work steel X38CrMoV5-3 under thermomechanical fatigue loading. The model describes the softening state of the material by...
In this study, a curved sandwich beam with Functionally Graded Materials (FGM) face sheets and a homogeneous core under thermomechanical loads is investigated. The problem is studied numerically by the finite element method (FEM). Plane, eight nodes...
Deeply buried pipe energy pile (DBP-EP) offers the capability to harness geothermal energy from significantly deeper subterranean layers than those available inside buried pipe energy pile (IBP-EP). Despite its potential, there is a notable scarcity...
This in vitro investigation evaluated the marginal fit of three pressable glass-ceramic onlay materials: a conventional monolithic lithium disilicate (IPS e.max Press, EM, ivoclar vivadent AG, Schaan, Liechtenstein) and two zirconia-reinforced glass-...
The strong and weak formulations of a mixed layer-wise (LW) higher-order shear deformation theory (HSDT) are developed for the static analysis of functionally graded (FG) beams under various boundary conditions subjected to thermo-mechanical loads. T...
This paper presents a simple methodology to perform a high temperature coupled thermo-mechanical test using ultra-high temperature ceramic material specimens (UHTCs), which are equipped with chemical composition gratings sensors (CCGs). The methodolo...
Masonry walls comprise an important part of the building envelope and, thus, are exposed to environmental effects such as temperature and moisture variations. However, structural assessment usually neglects the influence of these hygro-thermal loads...
Composite laminated structures, comprising various engineering materials, are extensively utilized in engineering structures due to their superior design flexibility and enhanced mechanical performance. This study investigates the mechanical behavior...
The residual stresses state that a mechanical part obtained after machining is a crucial factor that impacts its in-service performance. This stress state is influenced by the thermomechanical loads exerted on the parts during the machining process,...
Under low-temperature conditions, the load-bearing capacity of piezoelectric stacks arises from coupled thermo-electro-mechanical interactions, with temperature fluctuations, compressive prestress, and excitation voltage critically modulating perform...
The present study proposes a reparation method for designing and optimizing a rubber to rubber and rubber to textile reinforcement. The present application is the conveyor belt used in the transport industry. The tensile behavior of the repaired spec...
Bamboo is a fast-growing species in the grass family, with excellent tensile and compressive strength characteristics, in the plant kingdom. The tapered hollow thin-walled cylindrical configuration of the bamboo species, namely, Gui bamboo (Phyllosta...
The current work is an attempt to reduce friction coefficient of the treated betelnut fibre reinforced polyester (T-BFRP) composites by aging them in twelve different solutions with different kinematic viscosities. The test will be performed on a pin...
Rock wool insulation slabs are produced in special curing ovens, where molten rock wool fibres coated with binder are compressed between two slat conveyors and blown with hot air for vitrification. Often, the cross-section of the final slabs is sligh...
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is one of the significant industrial manufacturing methods in the modern era. Many materials are used for 3D printing; however, as the most used material in fused deposition modelling (FDM) technology, acrylonitrile bu...
This paper studies the thermomechanical low-velocity impact behaviors of geometrically imperfect nanoplatelet-reinforced composite (GRC) beams considering the von Kármán nonlinear geometric relationship. The graphene nanoplatelets (GPLs...
The universal thermo-mechanical processing including the interim long-term annealing together with forging for three 12% Cr martensitic steels with different alloying. This thermo-mechanical processing remarkably increases the impact toughness of the...
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is the most commonly used thermoplastic printing material for fused deposition modelling (FDM). FDM ABS can be used in a variety of complex working environments. Notably, the thermo-mechanical coupled loads under...
Polyethylene (PE) gas pipes can be jointed together by electrofusion PE fittings, which have sockets that are fused onto the pipe. Additionally, electrofused PE patches can be used to repair defected pipes. When these pipelines are buried under the g...
This work presents a thermomechanical numerical analysis of a steel-to-timber connection with dowels in tension when exposed to fire using ANSYS ® software. Three different wood density materials were considered. The connection is built by a thre...
For thermal and loaded rock in engineering structures for some projects, triple-shear Drucker–Prager yield criteria, compaction coefficient K, damage variable correction factor δ, and thermal damage variable DT are introduced in a new the...
The effects of thermomechanical processing (TMP) on the mechanical response of microalloyed steels subjected to dynamic loading conditions were examined. The deformation conditions in the thermomechanical laboratory rolling processes were selected on...
This paper presents an analytical solution for the thermomechanical buckling of functionally graded material (FGM) sandwich plates. The solution is obtained using a four-variable equivalent-single-layer (ESL) plate theory. Two types of sandwich plate...
Multifunctional polyurethane shape memory polymers (PU-SMPs) have been of increasing interest in various applications. Here we report structure characterization, detailed methodology, and obtained results on the identification of functional propertie...
Compacted graphite iron (CGI) attracts significant attention in the automotive industry thanks to its suitable thermomechanical properties and cost-effectiveness. A primary fracture mechanism at the microscale for CGI involves interfacial damage and...
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