Due to the complex geometry and thermos-mechanical loading, cylinder heads are the most challenging parts among all parts engines. They must endure cyclic thermal and mechanical loading throughout their lifetime. Cast aluminum alloys are normally quenched after solution treatment process to improve aging responses. Rapid quenching can lead to high residual stress. Residual stress is one of the ...

A parametric study of the thermomechanical reliability of a Au thick-film based Sic-dieattach assembly using nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA) was conducted to optimize the die-attach thermo-mechanical performance for operation at temperatures from room temperature to 500 "C. This parametric study centered on material selection, structure design and process control. The die-attach assembl...

An investigation was carried out to examine the potential utilise densified wood dowels as a reinforcement for timber subjected compression loading perpendicular grain. While has high strength-to-weight ratio parallel grain, it demonstrates poor strength grain and in recent years there been significant number of studies examining use steel screws bonded-in rods this area. This is becoming more ...

Title of Document: THERMO-MECHANICAL DESIGN STUDY OF FIBER OPTIC PRESSURE SENSOR DIAPHRAGMS. Yasir Majeed, Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 2009 Directed By: Professor Abhijit Dasgupta, Department of Mechanical Engineering This thesis parametrically explores the nonlinear design sensitivity of a fiber optic pressure sensor (FOPS), based on selected thermo-mechanical failure mechanisms...

Even under normal operating conditions, power devices are subject to temperature changes that generate high level of stress repeatedly causes mechanical breakdown. In this context thermomechanical simulations are necessary to predict life time and guarantee a longer lifespan. This paper aims to modeling electro-thermo-mechanical behavior of a vertical power transistor for predicting the influen...

The high average power laser (HAPL) program goal is to develop a laser inertial fusion reactor using a solid first wall (FW). The FW of the inertial fusion energy (IFE) chamber is exposed to high energy photon, particle, and neutron fluxes at frequency of several Hz. The feasibility of using a micro-engineered refractory metals, such as tungsten foam as a solid FW armor is investigated. Refract...

Giant Unilamellar Vesicles (GUVs) consisting in self-closed lipid bilayers of 0.5-100 µm diameter are considered as oversimplified models of cells because of their biological membrane and micrometric size while Large Unilamellar Vesicles (LUVs) of 100-500 nm diameter have applications in drug delivery. To improve structural and mechanical properties of these vesicles, we have developed two cate...