In recent years, the studies on the enhancement of the prediction capability of the sheet metal forming simulations have increased remarkably. Among the used models in the finite element simulations, the yield criteria and hardening models have a great importance for the prediction of the formability and springback. The required model parameters are determined by using the several test results,...

This contribution presents an asymptotic formulation for the stick-slip behaviour of incomplete contacts under oscillatory variation normal load, moment, shear load and differential bulk tension. The description allows us not only to approximate size slip zones during steady-state a cyclic problem without knowledge geometry or contact law, but provides solution when all known analytical solutio...

Cranial vault and facial sutures interpose between mineralized bones of the skull, and may function analogously to appendicular and cranial base growth plates. However, unlike growth plates that are composed of chondrocyte lineage, cranial and facial sutures possess heterogeneous cell lineages such as mesenchymal cells, fibroblasts, and osteoblasts, in addition to vascular-derived cells. Despit...

Abstract This study develops a new phenomenological constitutive model to capture the unique evolving cyclic elastoplastic behaviours of hexagonal close-packed (HCP) sheet metals. is developed by adopting concepts multiple-yield surface approaches. Four deformation modes, including Monotonic Compression (MC), Tension (MT), Reverse (RC), and (RT), are considered represent hardening evolution mat...

Despite reports of frequent complications, pin and tension- band wire remains the most common repair of simple olecranon fractures and osteotomies. A recent mechanical study found wire diameter to be the key determinant of pin and tension-band construct strength; models with 1.25-mm wire were much stronger than those with standard 1.0-mm wire exposed to single loads to failure. Additionally, fi...

Wettability alteration has been a sophisticated issue for scientists and reservoir engineers since early 20th century; thus, many investigations have been carried out to determine wettability and enhance it to ideal conditions, which leads to improvement in oil recovery. Dilute surfactant flooding has been approved as one of the noteworthy methods in chemical flooding. Several petroleum reservo...

The effect of norepinephrine on the Na+-K+ pump was investigated by simultaneously measuring intracellular sodium ion activity (aiNa) and contractile force of canine cardiac Purkinje fibers driven at 1.0 Hz in K+-free solution, high K+ solution, and in the presence of tetrodotoxin. In Tyrode solution containing 5.4mM [K+]o, 10(-6) M norepinephrine decreased aiNa, whereas in K+-free solution 10(...

Wire rope used in cable logging, where a series of cables facilitate the extraction timber on steep terrain, experiences high tensions that must be managed to ensure safety. Innovations change practices over time and double-hitch carriages, which allow trees extracted horizontally, are recent example. This makes it feasible harvest across terrain with limited deflection, increases recovery biom...

Strain-controlled fatigue of Mg–1Mn-0.5Nd (wt.%) alloy were studied by experiment and simulation. The microstructure was made up a dispersion strongly texture grains (13%) embedded in matrix with random texture. cyclic stress-strain curves showed limited tension-compression anisotropy because the Cyclic hardening under compression softening tension occurred due to presence twinning. Moreover, t...

The Biqian-10 block, located in Henan Oilfield of Sinopic, contains many thin and interbedded reservoirs, which have been operated by cyclic steam stimulation for 20 years or more. Therefore, it is a challenge to implement the conventional steam flooding. In order to improve the recovery of steam flooding, urea was used to assist steam flooding. Urea can decompose into CO2 and NH3, which are be...