Abstract Lattice materials are widely used in engineering structures as their potential for multifunctional applications. In this study, a body-centered cubic (BCC) stretching-bending synergistic lattice material is constructed based on the face-centered with vertical struts (FCCZ) stretching configuration that has both and bending deformation mechanisms. Finite element models equivalent establ...

B. Grizelj, J. Cumin, Mechanical engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod, Slavonski Brod, Croatia D. Grizelj, Siemens, Zagreb, Croatia. This paper deals with the eff ects of technological parameters used in the V-die bending process, on the obtained product properties and dimensions. By variation of the tool geometry, several cases of steel sheet bending process are observed through the FEM simul...

(Received 13 March 2006, Accepted 23 April 2006) The effects of the mechanical properties of DNA, such as bending, twisting, and bending-twisting interactions on the thermodynamic stability of DNA-dendronized polymer nanoclusters with different conformations in terms of free energy are investigated. The effect of temperature on the free energy is also studied and the values of enthalpy and ent...

When birds move around in their natural environment the feathers on the wings are exposed to various factors that reduce their performance, such as UV-radiation, mechanical wearing and bacteria. In time the feathers get worn out and are replaced. This usually happens once a year by a process called moult. Some bird species differs from this pattern and moult twice a year. This behavior may have...

We have developed and validated a straightforward and fast method to investigate the response of technological superconducting strain sensitive wires e.g., Nb3Sn to a spatial periodic bending strain. In the present concept of cabled superconductors for application in nuclear fusion reactors the wires are twisted and cabled in several stages. When subjected to transverse electromagnetic forces a...

We investigated the microstructural and fatigue characteristics on consolidated Japanese cedar called “ObiSugi (Cryptomeria japonicain)” fabricated by hot-pressing. Hot-press treatment was conducted at various conditions. Three point bending test, hardness test and plane bending fatigue test of consolidated wood were carried out to investigate mechanical properties. Flexural strength of consoli...