Browsing Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering by Subject "Modeling"
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Design, Implementation and Control of a Magnetic Levitation Device
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-06)Magnetic levitation technology has shown a great deal of promise for micromanipulation tasks. Due to the lack of mechanical contact, magnetic levitation systems are free of problems caused by friction, wear, sealing and ... -
Dynamic Model Identification and Trajectory Correction for Virtual Process Planning in Multi-Axis Machine Tools
(University of Waterloo, 2019-07-24)In today’s industry, the capability to effectively reduce production time and cost gives a manufacturer a vital advantage against its competitors. Specifically, in the machining industry, the ability to simulate the dynamic ... -
Experimental Analysis and Modeling Investigation of Precipitation Kinetics and Hardening in two Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2023-06-21)The effects of various thermal processing routes on the precipitation hardening behavior and microstructural characteristics of AA7075 and a developmental AA7xxx alloy (D-7xxx) are investigated using multi-scale characterization ... -
A Four Physics Approach to Modeling Moisture Diffusion, Structural Mechanics, and Heat Conduction Coupled with Physical Aging for a Glassy Thermoplastic
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-26)The performance of some polymeric materials is profoundly affected by long-term exposure to moisture during service. This poses problems for high precision and/or load bearing components in engineering applications where ... -
Hot Forming of Boron Steels with Tailored Mechanical Properties: Experiments and Numerical Simulations
(University of Waterloo, 2011-05-13)Hot forming of boron steels is becoming increasingly popular in the automotive industry due to the demands for weight reduction and increased safety requirements for new vehicles. Hot formed components offer a significant ... -
Hot Stamping of a Boron Steel Side Impact Beam with Tailored Flange Properties - Experiments and Numerical Simulations
(University of Waterloo, 2015-10-01)The effect of tailoring of hot stamped components is investigated, specifically the introduction of a tailored (locally softened) flange within an otherwise martensitic hot formed side impact beam. The effect of tailoring ... -
Hybrid Controls Development and Optimization of a Fuel Cell Hybrid Powertrain
(University of Waterloo, 2012-10-25)The University of Waterloo Alternative Fuels Team’s participation in EcoCAR: The Next Challenge provided an unparalleled opportunity to execute advanced vehicle technology research with hands on learning and industry leading ... -
Interfacial bonding mechanisms between aluminum and titanium during cold gas spraying followed by friction-stir modification
(Elsevier, 2018-12-31)This paper closely evaluates the interfacial bonding mechanism between titanium particles deposited on an aluminum alloy substrate by cold gas spraying followed by friction-stir processing (FSP). After cold spraying and ... -
Numerical Failure Pressure Prediction of Crack-in-Corrosion Defects in Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-25)The aim of this study was to use the finite element method to model crack, corrosion, and Crack-in-Corrosion defects in a pipeline. The pipe material under investigation for this study was API 5L X60, 508 mm diameter with ... -
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 ...