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Thermal Joint Conductance of Conforming Rough Surfaces: Effect of Surface MIcro-Hardness Variation
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-15)This work dealt with the problem of predicting contact, gap and joint conductances between conforming rough surfaces. The main purpose of the work was to investigate the effect of surface micro-hardness variation upon the ... -
Thermal management in laminated die system
(Springer, 2014-08-01)The thermal control of a die is crucial for the development of high efficiency injection moulds. For an effective thermal management, this research provides a strategy to identify a thermal dynamic model and to design a ... -
Thermal Management in Laminated Die Systems Using Neural Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2011-09-08)The thermal control of a die is crucial for the development of high efficiency injection moulds. For successful thermal management, this research provides an effective control strategy to find sensor locations, identify ... -
Thermal Modeling of Shape Memory Alloy Wire Actuators for Automotive Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-16)Shape Memory Alloy is an amazing material, which can “remember” and return to its original shape when heated due to its temperature dependent phase transformation. Shape Memory Alloy wire has significant potential for ... -
Thermal Remote Sensing and the Exergy Destruction Principle Applied to Precision Agriculture
(University of Waterloo, 2016-05-11)The objective of this thesis is to investigate the application of exergy analysis for classifying the health and maturity of ecosystems as defined by the exergy destruction principle and to determine its suitability as a ... -
Thermal Resistance Measurement Of Glazing System Edge-seals
(1989-11)The existing design of glazing system edge-seals creates increased edge-glass heat transfer at the perimeter of sealed glazing units. This thermal short-circuit caused by edge-seal conduction results in added mechanical ... -
Thermal resistance measurement of glazing system edge-seals and seal materials using a guarded heater plate apparatus
(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, 1989)In cold climates the increased edge-glass heat transfer at the perimeter of a sealed glazing unit creates a special problem. This is where condensed water and frost most readily occur. One mechanism contributing to edge-glass ... -
Thermal Resistance of a Window with an Enclosed Venetian Blind: A Simplified Model
(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, 2008)Solar gain has a strong influence on building energy consumption and peak cooling load. Venetian blinds are routinely used to control solar gain. Software based on 1-D models is available to accurately predict the thermal ... -
Thermal Resistance of a Window with an Enclosed Venetian Blind: Guarded Heater Plate Measurements
(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, 2006)Window solar gain is known to have a strong influence on building energy consumption and peak cooling load. Venetian blinds are routinely used to control solar gain. Software based on one-dimensional models is available ... -
Thermoacoustic Instabilities in Counterflow Diffusion Flames
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-23)Thermoacoustic instabilities arise in combustion systems from a coupling between the unsteady heat release of the flame and the underlying acoustic field. Although thermoacoustics have been studied extensively with regards ... -
Thermodynamic Modeling and Thermoeconomic Optimization of Integrated Trigeneration Plants Using Organic Rankine Cycles
(University of Waterloo, 2010-12-20)In this study, the feasibility of using an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) in trigeneration plants is examined through thermodynamic modeling and thermoeconomic optimization. Three novel trigeneration systems are considered. ... -
Thermomechanical response of laser processed nickel-titanium shape memory alloy
(University of Waterloo, 2012-04-10)The exciting thermomechanical properties of nickel-titanium shape memory alloys have sparked significant research efforts seeking to exploit their exotic capabilities. Until recently, the performance capabilities of ... -
Three-Dimensional CT Imaging and Microstructural Mechanical Modeling of Corrosion and Freeze-Thaw Damage of Concrete
(University of Waterloo, 2022-10-17)Corrosion and freeze-thaw can cause detrimental damage to concrete structures. Understanding concrete damage mechanisms at the micro-level can play an essential role in implementing effective preventive measures and efficient ... -
A three-dimensional damage percolation model
(University of Waterloo, 2007-01-19)A combined experimental and analytical approach is used to study damage initiation and evolution in three-dimensional second phase particle fields. A three-dimensional formulation of a damage percolation model is developed ... -
Three-dimensional micromechanical assessment of bio-inspired composites with non-uniformly dispersed inclusions
(Elsevier, 2019-03-15)Bio-inspired composites with hexagonal platelet and cylindrical inclusions were studied. A novel algorithm termed staggered hardcore algorithm (SHCA) was used to rapidly generate 3D periodic representative volume elements ... -
Three-dimensional wake development and structural loading on dual step cylinders in cross-flow
(University of Waterloo, 2014-10-31)Many cylindrical structures in engineering applications undergo flow-induced periodic loading due to the vortex shedding phenomenon. This can lead to early fatigue failure and be a source of unwanted noise. To mitigate or ... -
Time Resolved Laser Induced Incandescence Analysis of Metal Aerosols
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-29)Synthetic nanoparticles are finding widespread adoption in a growing number of commercial and research applications. Their size dependent properties offer researchers a variety of ranging including targeted drug delivery, ... -
Time-dependent damage analysis for viscoelastic-viscoplastic structural laminates under biaxial loading
(Elsevier, 2018-11-01)Many composite structures are required to sustain severe thermo-mechanical loads over extended periods of time, during which viscoelastic and viscoplastic behavior can cause the progression of micro-damage. In this paper, ... -
Time-Optimal Feedrate Planning for Freeform Toolpaths for Manufacturing Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2018-03-19)Optimality and computational efficiency are two desired yet competing attributes of time-optimal feedrate planning. A well-designed algorithm can vastly increase machining productivity, by reducing tool positioning time ... -
Time-Optimal Trajectory Generation and Way-Point Sequencing for 5-Axis Laser Drilling
(University of Waterloo, 2016-10-28)Laser drilling provides a highly productive method for producing arrays of holes on planar and freeform shaped components. Industrial applications include fuel injection nozzles, printed circuit boards (PCB’s), inkjet ...