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Probabilistic Strain-Based Fracture Mechanics Analysis of Weldments
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-13)Welded joints are considered to be one of the most critical locations in structural components from a fatigue perspective because of high stress concentrations near the weld toe region, the presence of tensile residual ... -
Probability distribution of the seismic damage cost over the life cycle of structures
(Elsevier, 2018-05-01)In the life-cycle analysis, the total cost of damage caused by earthquakes is a significant but highly uncertain component. In the current literature, the seismic risk analysis is largely limited to the evaluation of the ... -
Probing Ising Superconductivity and Light-Induced Phase Transitions in Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Dichalcogenides
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-23)2H-NbSe2 is a superconducting transition metal dichalcogenide that retains its superconductivity in its two-dimensional (2D) form. Owing to strong spin orbit coupling, 2D 2H-NbSe2 demonstrates unconventional superconductivity ... -
Problem Determination In Message-Flow Internet Services Based On Statistical Analysis of Event Logs
(University of Waterloo, 2009-05-23)In a message-flow Internet service where messages travel through multiple nodes, event log analysis is one of the most important methods to identify the root causes of problems. Traditional approaches for event log analysis ... -
Problem-Resolution Dissemination
(University of Waterloo, 2007-01-23)The current problem-solving paradigm for software developers revolves around using a search engine to find knowledge about the problem and its solutions. This approach provides the developer with search results that are ... -
Problems in Cloud Security, Access Control and Logic Locking
(University of Waterloo, 2020-07-22)In this thesis, we study problems related to security in three different contexts: cloud scheduling, access control, and logic locking to protect digital ICs. The first set of problems relates to security in cloud ... -
Process Analysis of Asymmetric Hollow Fiber Permeators, Unsteady State Permeation and Membrane-Amine Hybrid Systems for Gas Separations
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-25)The global market for membrane separation technologies is forecast to reach $16 billion by the year 2017 due to wide adoption of the membrane technology across various end-use markets. With the growth in demand for high ... -
The Process Fundamentals and Parameters of Electro-Spark Deposition
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-27)Electrospark Deposition (ESD) is a micro-bonding process that is capable of depositing wear and corrosion resistance coating to repair, to improve and to extend the service life of the components and tools. During the ... -
Process Kinetics of Transient Liquid Phase
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-24)The problem of inadequate measurement techniques for quantifying the isothermal solidification process during transient liquid phase sintering (TLPS) in binary isomorphous systems such as Ni-Cu, and the resulting uncertainty ... -
Process Mapping and Optimal Process Window Identification for Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Invar36
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-04)The development of Additive Manufacturing (AM) has reached a point where it is positioned to be disruptive for the manufacturing sector, with a majority of manufacturers having leveraged the use of AM in their operations. ... -
Process Mapping and Optimization of Titanium Parts Made by Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-08)Additive manufacturing (AM) has recently seen an increase in adoption outside of its traditional role of rapid prototyping and is being used more and more for the production of functional components. The increased adoption ... -
The Process of Communication between People with Categorical Knowledge: An Exploratory Study
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-30)This thesis investigates the process of communication between a person who has in-depth and technical knowledge about certain items and a person who has very broad and non-technical knowledge. For example, a doctor has ... -
Process optimization of Gas Metal Arc Brazing technology
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-03)Gas-metal-arc brazing (GMAB) technology is a transformative non-fusion joining process used in the joining of thin-gauge Zn-coated advanced high strength steels (AHSSs) employed in the automotive industry. Due to its lower ... -
Process Optimization, Numerical Modelling, and Microstructure Control in Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Ti-5553 Parts
(University of Waterloo, 2024-03-14)Additive manufacturing (AM) is an advanced production technique that creates components by depositing material layer by layer. AM has been deployed industrially for producing metallic parts from alloys which pose challenges ... -
Process Oscillations in Continuous Ethanol Fermentation with Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(University of Waterloo, 2007-04-25)Based on ethanol fermentation kinetics and bioreactor engineering theory, a system composed of a continuously stirred tank reactor (CSTR) and three tubular bioreactors in series was established for continuous very high ... -
Process parameters for hot stamping of AA7075 and D-7xxx to achieve high performance aged products
(Elsevier, 2018-07)This work examines the necessary process parameters for die quenching (DQ) during hot stamping and subsequent age hardening and paint bake cycle (PBC) response for two alloys: AA7075 and a developmental 7xxx alloy (referred ... -
Process Planning for Additive Manufacturing of Geometries with Variable Overhang Angles using a Robotic Laser Directed Energy Deposition system
(Elsevier, 2022-01)In the present work, a novel Laser Directed Energy Deposition (LDED) process planning methodology is proposed to build a dome structure with variable overhang angles. Overhang structures with different overhang angles were ... -
Process Quality Improvement in Thermosonic Wire Bonding
(University of Waterloo, 2008-08-15)This thesis demonstrates the feasibility of methods developed to increase the quality of the crescent bond together with the tail bond quality. Low pull force of the crescent bond limits the usage of insulated Au wire in ... -
Processability and tensile performance of continuous glass fiber/polyamide laminates for structural load-bearing applications
(Elsevier, 2018-02)The performance of continuous E-glass/polyamide 6 laminates processed using distinct hot press moulding cycles was assessed and compared with similar E-glass/epoxy and E-glass/polypropylene laminates. The effects of peak ... -
The Processing and Characterization of Porous Ni/YSZ and NiO/YSZ Composites used in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2006)A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is an energy conversion device that has the potential to efficiently generate electricity in an environmentally-friendly manner. In general, a SOFC operates between 750°C and 1000°C ...