Download or read book Development of a Novel Continuous Processing Technology for Functionally Graded Composite Energetic Materials Using an Inverse Design Procedure written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a variety of applications, the functional requirement of a material can vary with location within a structure. One way to address this has been to use different materials, joined together so as to take care of the functional requirements at different locations. This unfortunately gives rise to undesirably high stress concentrations at the interface, when the structure is loaded, which might lead to failure. Attempts at controlling these stresses have led to the concept of Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs). FGMs are structures that possess gradual variations in material behavior that enhance material and/or structural performance. For example, at one point the material may be hard and at another point it may be soft. The description of this functional variation is known as the FGM architecture. Typical architectural parameters include layer thickness, t, and composition gradient, p. In designing FGMs, it is desirable to determine the architectural parameters that optimize system performance for a given application by modeling the relationship between the processing of a FGM, the microstructures that develop, and their related properties. FGMs are being applied to a variety of structural and nonstructural applications. Recently, FGM concepts have become of interest to the U.S. Navy to improve large caliber gun propellant performance by replacing a 7-perf grain with a single perf grain that has the same performance, but burns more efficiently because it possesses a functionally graded architecture. In the case of composite energetic materials used as solid rocket propellants, referred to as a grain, the volume fraction of ingredients, such as 30 and 200 micron AP particles (VAP) can be varied along the length of the grain to produce a corresponding difference in burn rate. It can be noted that the burn rate is related not only the volume fraction of AP particles, but the particle size distribution as well.

Download or read book Computational Intelligence and Decision Making written by Ana Madureira and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-11-08 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a general overview and original analysis of new developments and applications in several areas of Computational Intelligence and Information Systems. Computational Intelligence has become an important tool for engineers to develop and analyze novel techniques to solve problems in basic sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, environment and social sciences. The material contained in this book addresses the foundations and applications of Artificial Intelligence and Decision Support Systems, Complex and Biological Inspired Systems, Simulation and Evolution of Real and Artificial Life Forms, Intelligent Models and Control Systems, Knowledge and Learning Technologies, Web Semantics and Ontologies, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Intelligent Power Systems, Self-Organized and Distributed Systems, Intelligent Manufacturing Systems and Affective Computing. The contributions have all been written by international experts, who provide current views on the topics discussed and present recent, original insights from their own experience in these fields.

Download or read book High Performance Composite Structures written by A. Praveen Kumar and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-12-08 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers advanced 3D printing processes and the latest developments in novel composite-based printing materials, thus enabling the reader to understand and benefit from the advantages of this groundbreaking technology. The rise in ecological anxieties has forced scientists and researchers from all over the world to find novel lightweight materials. Therefore, it is necessary to expand knowledge about the processing, applications, and challenges of 3D printing of composite materials to expanding the range of their application. This book presents an extensive survey on recent improvements in the research and development of additive manufacturing technologies that are used to make composite structures for various applications such as electronic, aerospace, construction, and biomedical applications. Advanced printing techniques including fused deposition modeling (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS), selective laser melting (SLM), electron beam melting (EBM), inkjet 3D printing (3DP), stereolithography (SLA), and 3D plotting will be covered and discussed thoroughly in this book. This book also focuses the recent advances and challenges in polymer nanocomposite and introduces potential applications of these materials in various sectors.

Download or read book Fabrication Techniques and Machining Methods of Advanced Composite Materials written by Vikas Dhawan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-05-02 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fabrication Techniques and Machining Methods of Advanced Composite Materials documents the most current inventive developments in the manufacture and machining of sophisticated composite materials. The utilization of cutting-edge engineering materials with exceptional qualities, such as lightweight and long service life, is necessary for the industry to reduce both energy consumption and production/maintenance costs. It provides scientific and technological insights on the fabrication routes of composites. It covers various applications suitable for the aerospace, nuclear, and medical fields and emphasizes advanced machining techniques. The book also highlights some of the top innovations and advances in the fabrication of advanced composite materials and their processing technologies while targeting the latest applications. This reference book is meant to be used as a one-stop resource for academics and manufacturing experts, engineers in related fields, and academic researchers. It encapsulates the current trends of today's fabrication and machining processes for advanced composite materials.

Download or read book The Fabrication of Extruded Functionally Graded Energetic Materials written by Frederick Gallant and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Manufacturing of Advanced Continuous Fiber Reinforced Composites for High Temperature Applications written by James Robert Nicholas and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "New resin systems have enabled composites to be considered as attractive alternatives in structural applications that require material to be stronger, lighter and/or more resilient to environmental effects. The current work is on the development of processes to produce continuous fiber reinforced materials from two state of the art resin systems. Two processes were developed to produce continuous fiber reinforced ceramic materials from a preceramic polymer. The first was a vacuum forming process developed using the out-of-autoclave polymer composite manufacturing technique in conjunction with the polymer infiltration and pyrolysis process to produce ceramic composite material of zirconium diboride-silicon carbide reinforced with continuous silicon carbide fibers for use in ultra high temperature applications. A second process was developed using the dry press ceramic manufacturing technique in conjunction with the polymer infiltration and pyrolysis process to produce ceramic composite material of silicon carbide reinforced with continuous silicon carbide fibers for use in high temperature nuclear applications. The materials from these two processes were characterized using microstructure analysis techniques and standardized mechanical testing. The third process produced a polymer reinforced composite from novel thermoset polyurethane. A vacuum assisted resin transfer molding technique was used to produce a composite material from a new two-part polyurethane resin infused into plane weave E-glass fiber mats. The effects on the microstructure and the impact behavior of thermoset polyurethane composite material, exposed to an accelerated UV-aging environment, were assessed. The work performed provides valuable information with respect to the processing of continuous fiber reinforced composites using new materials and processes"--Abstract, page iv.

Download or read book Composite Materials written by Kamal K. Kar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-10-14 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Composite materials are used as substitutions of metals/traditional materials in aerospace, automotive, civil, mechanical and other industries. The present book collects the current knowledge and recent developments in the characterization and application of composite materials. To this purpose the volume describes the outstanding properties of this class of advanced material which recommend it for various industrial applications.

Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Manufacturing Processes for Advanced Composites written by Flake C. Campbell and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book International Aerospace Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 1016 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Functionally Graded Materials FGMs written by Pulak M. Pandey and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The science and study of functionally graded materials (FGMs) have intrigued researchers over the last few decades. Their application has the capability to produce parts with unmatched properties which are virtually impossible to obtain via conventional material routes. This book addresses various FGM aspects and provides a relevant, high-quality, and comprehensive data source. The book covers trends, process classification on various bases, physical processes involved, structure, properties, applications, advantages, and limitations. Emerging trends in the field are discussed in detail and advancements are thoroughly reviewed and presented to broaden the spectrum of FGM applications. This reference book will be of interest to scholars, researchers, academicians, industry practitioners, government labs, libraries, and anyone interested in the area of materials engineering.

Download or read book Spark Plasma Sintering of Materials written by Pasquale Cavaliere and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-18 with total page 781 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes spark plasma sintering (SPS) in depth. It addresses fundamentals and material-specific considerations, techniques, and applications across a broad spectrum of materials. The book highlights methods used to consolidate metallic or ceramic particles in very short times. It highlights the production of complex alloys and metal matrix composites with enhanced mechanical and wear properties. Emphasis is placed on the speed of the sintering processes, uniformity in product microstructure and properties, reduced grain growth, the compaction and sintering of materials in one processing step, various materials processing, and high energy efficiency. Current and potential applications in space science and aeronautics, automation, mechanical engineering, and biomedicine are addressed throughout the book.

Download or read book Functionally Graded Materials written by Y. Miyamoto and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-27 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven years have elapsed since Dr. Renee Ford, editor-in-chief of Materials Technology, first suggested to me to publish a book on Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs). She said that the FGM concept, then largely unknown outside of Japan and a relatively few laboratories elsewhere, would be of great interest to everyone working in the materials field because of its potentially universal applicability. There was no book about FGMs in English at that time, although the number of research papers, review articles, and FGM conference proceedings had been increasing yearly. We discussed what the book should cover, and decided it should present a comprehensive description from basic theory to the most recent applications of FGMs. This would make it useful both as an introduction to FGMs for those simply curious about what this new materials field was all about, and also as a textbook for researchers, engineers, and graduate students in various material fields. The FGM Forum in Japan generously offered to support this publication program. is very difficult for an individual author to write a book that Because it covers such a wide range of various aspects of many different materials, I invited more than 30 eminent materials scientists throughout the world, who were associated with FGM research, to contribute selected topics. I also asked several leading researchers in this field to edit selected chapters: Dr. Barry H. Rabin, then at the U. S.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Functionally Graded Materials written by Subra Suresh and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1998 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Polymer Matrix Composites and Technology written by Ru-Min Wang and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-07-14 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given such properties as low density and high strength, polymer matrix composites have become a widely used material in the aerospace and other industries. Polymer matrix composites and technology provides a helpful overview of these materials, their processing and performance.After an introductory chapter, part one reviews the main reinforcement and matrix materials used as well as the nature of the interface between them. Part two discusses forming and molding technologies for polymer matrix composites. The final part of the book covers key aspects of performance, including tensile, compression, shear and bending properties as well as impact, fatigue and creep behaviour.Polymer matrix composites and technology provides both students and those in industry with a valuable introduction to and overview of this important class of materials. Provides a helpful overview of these materials, their processing and performance incorporating naming and classification of composite materials Reviews the main reinforcement and matrix materials used as well as the nature of the interface between them including damage mechanisms Discusses forming and molding technologies for polymer matrix composites outlining various techniques and technologies

Download or read book Chemical Engineering Design written by Gavin Towler and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-01-25 with total page 1321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chemical Engineering Design, Second Edition, deals with the application of chemical engineering principles to the design of chemical processes and equipment. Revised throughout, this edition has been specifically developed for the U.S. market. It provides the latest US codes and standards, including API, ASME and ISA design codes and ANSI standards. It contains new discussions of conceptual plant design, flowsheet development, and revamp design; extended coverage of capital cost estimation, process costing, and economics; and new chapters on equipment selection, reactor design, and solids handling processes. A rigorous pedagogy assists learning, with detailed worked examples, end of chapter exercises, plus supporting data, and Excel spreadsheet calculations, plus over 150 Patent References for downloading from the companion website. Extensive instructor resources, including 1170 lecture slides and a fully worked solutions manual are available to adopting instructors. This text is designed for chemical and biochemical engineering students (senior undergraduate year, plus appropriate for capstone design courses where taken, plus graduates) and lecturers/tutors, and professionals in industry (chemical process, biochemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical sectors). New to this edition: Revised organization into Part I: Process Design, and Part II: Plant Design. The broad themes of Part I are flowsheet development, economic analysis, safety and environmental impact and optimization. Part II contains chapters on equipment design and selection that can be used as supplements to a lecture course or as essential references for students or practicing engineers working on design projects. New discussion of conceptual plant design, flowsheet development and revamp design Significantly increased coverage of capital cost estimation, process costing and economics New chapters on equipment selection, reactor design and solids handling processes New sections on fermentation, adsorption, membrane separations, ion exchange and chromatography Increased coverage of batch processing, food, pharmaceutical and biological processes All equipment chapters in Part II revised and updated with current information Updated throughout for latest US codes and standards, including API, ASME and ISA design codes and ANSI standards Additional worked examples and homework problems The most complete and up to date coverage of equipment selection 108 realistic commercial design projects from diverse industries A rigorous pedagogy assists learning, with detailed worked examples, end of chapter exercises, plus supporting data and Excel spreadsheet calculations plus over 150 Patent References, for downloading from the companion website Extensive instructor resources: 1170 lecture slides plus fully worked solutions manual available to adopting instructors