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A discrete element approach to predicting the uniaxial compressive response of plain concrete
Title
A discrete element approach to predicting the uniaxial compressive response of plain concrete
Author
Tannu, Nakul
Date Created
2017
Subjects--Topical
Mechanical engineering
Description
Discrete element method (DEM) has become the method of choice for modeling the mechanical response of materials with granular structure. The method consists of representing the material as a collection of particles that interact with each other by...
A finite element approach for calculating the wave attenuation characteristics of epoxy polymer matrix composites
Title
A finite element approach for calculating the wave attenuation characteristics of epoxy polymer matrix composites
Author
Ghag, Pratik Prashant
Date Created
2017
Subjects--Topical
Mechanical engineering
Description
The macroscopic properties of a polymer composite are significantly affected by the properties of the inclusions, size, shape, and distribution. Finite element (FE) modeling provides a viable approach for investigating the effects of the inclusion...
Finite Element Modeling and Simulations of Tractor-Trailer Impacts on Highway Median Barriers
Title
Finite Element Modeling and Simulations of Tractor-Trailer Impacts on Highway Median Barriers
Author
Gutowski, Matthew
Date Created
2017
Subjects--Topical
Mechanical engineering
Description
Roadside safety hardware systems play a vital role in reducing both the number and severity of multi-vehicular collisions by preventing errant vehicles from traversing through an open median into oncoming traffic. The safety hardware used to preve...
PENETRATION RESISTANCE OF 4340 STEEL/POLYUREA LAMINATE
Title
PENETRATION RESISTANCE OF 4340 STEEL/POLYUREA LAMINATE
Author
Pajjuri, Vishnu Vardhan Kumar
Date Created
2017
Subjects--Topical
Mechanical engineering, Military art and science, Chemistry, Polymers
Description
Enhancement of the penetration resistance of materials used in the defense industry is of great interest since such improvements can save human life and can reduce the loss of resources caused by high velocity projectiles penetrating through the w...