the impact resistance of new lightweight panel is studied. this panel consists of two thin metal layers bonded together by intermediate fiber/epoxy layers (mcm-sheets). to simulate a behavior of this kind of impact problem, explicit and implicit finite element software abaqus is used. in order to validate the finite element modeling, these results have been compared with experimental test resul...

Keywords software measurement, software engineering, case studies, measurement tool support X is thesis discusses concepts and a toolset for as well as experiences with defining and implementing on-line visual displays of software development progress, control panels. Control panels group sets of measurement visualizations providing a multi-dimensional, integrated view of development status. Co...

Aluminum lamination was performed to improve the physical and mechanical properties of several wood-based composite panels. The panels were aluminum-laminated on two faces in a hot press at 689 kPa and 120 °C for 6 min. Four types of wood-based composites were used as cores, and aluminum 3003 alloy sheets were used for face laminations. Polyurethane adhesive ensured bonding strength between the...

In this paper, the acoustic analysis of noise has been done in automotive cabin at high speed. High-frequency noise sources are applied separately to the roof and floor panels as well as to the windshield of the vehicle, which has been investigated at both the driver's and rear passenger's head. The most important panels that have the most noise emission are specified. In order to analyze high ...

The current study presents a mathematical modeling for sandwich panels with foam filled orthogonally rib-stiffened core using Heaviside distribution functions. The governing equations of the static problem have been derived based on classical lamination theory. The present model contains three displacement variables considering all of the stiffness coefficients. A closed form solution using Gal...

One of the key challenges of employing photovoltaic systems is to extract maximum power of the panels. This problem is known as maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique. The MPPT stands for establishing situation in which output power of the panels reaches its maximum allowable power. In this context, this paper is to assess the technical requirements to achieve maximum output power of a n...

agricultural waste fibers have been found to be suitable as reinforcement in cement-based composites, but studies on oil palm fiber as reinforcement in gypsum-cement wall panels are scarce. a mixture of two equal weights of gypsum and cement, with water-binder ratios of 0.45 and 0.55 were prepared. in each mix a varying percentage of fiber contents of 2%, 3% and 4% by weight of the binders were...

A comprehensive understanding of how resources are utilized is required to support a circular bioeconomy. This article presents the first systematic assessment forest biomass flows and stocks in Portugal analyzes circularity resource efficiency through set indicators, while providing recommendations for their use improvement different contexts. Material Flow Analysis was developed 2015, includi...

Genomic prediction involves characterization of chromosome fragments in a training population to predict merit. Confidence in the predictions relies on their evaluation in a validation population. Many commercial animals are multibreed (MB) or crossbred, but seedstock populations tend to be purebred (PB). Training in MB allows selection of PB for crossbred performance. Training in PB to predict...

Fluorescent lamp luminaires with multilayer polarizer panels produce partially polarized light*, which can increase the contrast of a visual task under some viewing conditions. In principle, a decrease in illuminance can accompany an increase in task contrast without affecting visual performance. Because a reduction in illuminance implies a reduction in the electric power used for lighting, mul...