Browsing Theses by Subject "extrusion"
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Effect of Cu and die geometry on the extrudability of AA6xxx Alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-14)A series of extrusion trials were conducted with AA6xxx aluminum alloys with different Copper (Cu) levels to understand the influence of alloy content, die geometry, extrusion ratio and extrusion process parameters (ram ... -
Efficient Multi-Objective Optimization of an Automotive Crush Rail Under Axial and Oblique Impact
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-30)Oblique impact conditions are of increasing research importance, and this kind of study is becoming more common in the crashworthiness literature. Optimization strategies, such as the Response Surface Methodology (RSM), ... -
Soy-Polypropylene Biocomposites for Automotive Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2009-05-20)For the automotive sector, plastics play the most important role when designing interior and exterior parts for cars. Currently, most parts are made from petroleum-based plastics but alternatives are needed to replace ...