In this paper, we identify the Young’s modulus and residual stress state of a free-standing thin aluminum membrane, used in MEMS radio-frequency (rf) switches. We have developed a new methodology that combines a membrane deflection experiment (MDE) and three-dimensional numerical simulations. Wafer-level MDE tests were conducted with a commercially available nanoindenter. The accuracy and usefu...

To study the residual lateral capacity of reinforced concrete (RC) columns after being subjected to static and horizontal impact action, tests a total sixteen RC were conducted. The variables considered in included shear-span ratio, weight velocity. experimental results, including force, deflection strain, as well cracking pattern failure mode, discussed. Compared with load–deflection curves un...

This paper investigates the effects of nonlinear large deflection bending on the aerodynamic performance and aeroelasticity of a high aspect ratio flexible wing. A nonlinear large deflection theory is developed for aeroelasticity to account for large deflection bending. An analysis is conducted to compare the nonlinear bending theory with the linear bending theory. The results show that the non...

Optical packet-switched (OPS) network is a strong candidate for the future Optical Internet. In this paper, we study packet aggregation and deflection routing as employed in OPS networks on the performance of upper layer Internet protocols represented by TCP and UDP. Regarding packet aggregation schemes, we study no aggregation, mixed-flow aggregation, and per-flow aggregation. Our results show...

Introduction: It is believed that Locus Coeruleus (LC) influences the sensory information processing. However, its role in cortical surround inhibitory mechanism is not understood. In this experiment, using controlled mechanical displacement of whiskers we investigated the effect of phasic electrical stimulation of LC on response of layer V barrel cortical neurons in anesthetized rat. Methods: ...

We present and evaluate a wavelength assignment and deflection routing scheme for contention resolution in burst switched photonic networks in this work. By combing deflection routing and Priority-based Wavelength Assignment (PWA) together and making them compatible with each other, we show the improved performance of deflection routing-compatible PWA through simulation results.

Reinforced concrete (RC) slabs exhibit complexities in their structural behavior under load due to the composite nature of the material and the multitude and variety of factors that affect such behavior. Current methods for determining the load-deflection behavior of reinforced concrete slabs are limited in scope and are mostly dependable on the results of experimental tests. In this study, an ...