Browsing Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering by Subject "Modelling"
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Effect of forging on the low cycle fatigue behavior of cast AZ31B Alloy
(Elsevier, 2017-08-26)The effect of forging on the low cycle fatigue (LCF) behavior of cast AZ31B was investigated. The forging process was conducted at a temperature of 450°C and speed of 390mm/min. Fully reversed (Rε=-1) strain controlled ... -
Expanding the droplet microfluidic community – towards a modular active platform
(University of Waterloo, 2020-12-15)Microfluidics has progressed tremendously as a field over the last two decades. Various areas of microfluidics developed in fully-fledged domains of their own such as organ-on-a-chip, digital and paper microfluidics. Nevertheless, ... -
Feedback Controls in Droplet Microfluidics
(University of Waterloo, 2016-12-21)The ability to stabilize and move individual droplets would allow scientists to perform micro-scale manipulation, and unlock the advantages of microfluidics. The challenge lies in the fact that droplet displacements are ... -
Implementation of Roller Blind, Pleated Drape and Insect Screen Models into the CFC Module of the ESP-r Building Energy Simulation Tool
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-31)The concern of increasing energy consumption with depleting energy resources is ever growing. Though the solution to this problem lies in part in renewable energies, it is becoming increasingly clear that sustainable ... -
Investigation of Blast Load Characteristics On Lung Injury
(University of Waterloo, 2010-03-31)In many parts of the world, civilians and peacekeepers are exposed to potentially serious injury from blasts and explosions. Providing insight into the trauma thresholds for blast injury is necessary for the development ... -
Laser Processing and Modelling of Multiple Memory Shape Memory Alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2018-04-18)Laser processing of NiTi shape memory alloys (SMA) has been identified as having great potential in surface treatment, welding, and novel performance requirement applications. However, no models have been developed to ... -
Mathematical Modelling of the Material Flow and Microstructural Evolution During the Extrusion of AA3003 Aluminum Alloy
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-25)A comprehensive mathematical model of the hot extrusion process for aluminum alloys has been developed and validated. The model is capable of predicting the material flow behaviour and microstructure evolution that occurs ... -
Modelling Dissolution of Precipitate Phases During Homogenization of Aluminum Alloy B319
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-19)Increasing the knowledge about the heat treatment of Aluminum alloys as light metals can be useful since these alloys are used in automotive industry, and optimizing their heat treatment processes can be beneficial ... -
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. ... -
Topology Based Optimization of Suspension and Steering Mechanisms of Automobiles
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-24)This thesis proposes a kinematic based optimization of the characteristics of suspension and steering systems by focusing on their dynamics interaction. Two of the most important suspension mechanisms are modeled. A new ... -
Topology-Based Vehicle Systems Modelling
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-25)The simulation tools that are used to model vehicle systems have not been advancing as quickly as the growth of research and technology surrounding the advancements of vehicle technology itself. A topological vehicle systems ...