The present work pertains to the numerical prediction of current residual strength large metallic engineering structures when submitted accidental overloads. In this context, is developed a unified 3D methodology reproducing successive stages progressive failure made ductile metals, viz. (i) more or less diffuse micro-voiding induced damage, (ii) strain/damage localization in narrow band, and (...

To address environmental problems such as global warming, improvements in fuel efficiency, motor performance, and collision safety are required. Therefore, weight reduction, high strength, rigidity have been prioritized automobile bodies. In this regard, a multimaterial body composed of steel aluminum alloys has developed. evaluate the reliability body, effect hydrogen, which significantly cont...

the prevalent method of irrigation in paddy fields in iran is continuous ponding, which changes to intermittent method at the time of water shortage. soil cracks are the main problem in intermittent irrigation. in this study, effects of adding rice straw on some soil physical characteristics and cracks were studied in paddy soils of the guilan province of iran. the experiment was performed as s...

One of the significant challenges in the use of nanoparticles is the control of primary particle size and extent of agglomeration when grown from the gas phase. In this paper we consider the role of surface passivation of the rate of nanoparticle coalescence. We have studied the coalescence of bare and H-coated silicon nanoparticles of sizes between 2–6 nm using molecular dynamics simulation at...

Using unique computer-assisted 3D reconstruction software, it was previously demonstrated that tumorigenic cell lines derived from breast tumors, when seeded in a 3D Matrigel model, grew as clonal aggregates which, after approximately 100 hours, underwent coalescence mediated by specialized cells, eventually forming a highly structured large spheroid. Non-tumorigenic cells did not undergo coale...

Understanding the tensile strength properties and damage evolution mechanism in fissured rock is very important to fundamental research engineering design. The effects of flaw dip angle on strength, macroscopic crack propagation failure mode symmetrical Brazilian discs rock-like materials were investigated. A parallel bonding model was proposed examine pre-flawed under splitting load. microscop...

Abstract The efficient simulation of complex fracture processes is still a challenging task. In this contribution, an enriched phase-field method for the 2D presented. It has potential to drastically reduce computational cost compared classical (PFM). based on combination approach with ansatz transformation and enrichment technique displacement field as it used in extended finite element (XFEM)...

Stagewise forward mixing model considering coalescence and redispersion of drops was used to predict the performance of Rotating Disc Liquid-Liquid Extraction Contactors. Experimental data previously obtained in two RDC columns of 7.62cm diameter, 73.6cm height and 21.9cm diameter, 150cm height were used to evaluate the model predictions. Drop-side mass transfer coefficients were predicted appl...