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Enhanced thermal isolation in porous thermal barrier coatings by the formation of pore guided thermal-shock cracks
Pore structure design is an effective strategy to tailor the thermal isolation capability of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs). Pursuing optimal porosity is crucial to balance the requirements of thermal isolati...
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Enhanced Corrosion Phenomenon of SAPH440 Steels in 3.5wt.% NaCl Solution by Pre-strain Deformation Behavior
The influence of pre-strain deformation (PSD) behavior induced by plastic forming on the corrosion of SAPH440 steels in 3.5wt.% NaCl has been systematically investigated by weight loss test, corroded surface m...
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Experimental Study on Seismic Performance of Ungrouted Confined Concrete Masonry Walls with Unbonded Tendons
A novel concrete masonry wall for enhancing seismic behavior is adopted and justified in this paper, namely, ungrouted posttensioned confined concrete masonry (PTCCM) wall with unbonded tendons. The wall is po...
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Open AccessImproved phase field model of dislocation intersections
Revealing the long-range elastic interaction and short-range core reaction between intersecting dislocations is crucial to the understanding of dislocation-based strain hardening mechanisms in crystalline soli...
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New methodology for determination of load spectra for the vehicle accelerated durability testing associated with the time correlated fatigue damage analysis method
The generation of valid and effective test spectra from proving ground recorded load spectra is critical for automotive durability testing. Traditional methods mostly based on spectrum damage were used to sele...
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Dynamic maintenance plan optimization of fixture components for a multistation autobody assembly process
Process-oriented tolerance design and maintenance policy of the fixture system are major ways to ensure the dimension quality of autobodies. Traditional maintenance policy mostly uses a fixed threshold conside...
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Fatigue life prediction under service load considering strengthening effect of loads below fatigue limit
Lightweight design requires an accurate life prediction for structures and components under service loading histories. However, predicted life with the existing methods seems too conservative in some cases, le...
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Microscopic Mechanism of Strengthening Under Low-Amplitude Loads Below the Fatigue Limit
Using scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction, some microscopic experiments and analyses were performed to explain the microscopic mechanism of strengthening under...
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Bandwidth-limited active suspension controller for an off-road vehicle based on co-simulation technology
This paper presents the design process of a controller for bandwidth-limited active hydro-pneumatic suspension employed by an off-road vehicle based on co-simulation technology. First, a detailed multi-body dy...
