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Economic, Environmental, and Health Impact Analysis of Developing Hydrogen Economy in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-21)The greatest challenge to the development of a cleaner energy system is economic issues. However, if the environmental and health externalities of the current energy system is considered, other energy alternatives become ... -
Eddy Current Probes Design for Defect Detection in Metallic Parts Made by Additive Manufacturing Processes
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-04)Non-destructive testing (NDT) is the method where an object or materials are being tested for any type of damage or features without harming the object during the process. There are different NDT techniques; in this ... -
Effect of alloy composition on hot deformation behavior of some Al-Mg-Si alloys
(Elsevier, 2018-03-01)The hot flow stress behavior of three Al-Mg-Si alloys was determined by performing hot deformation compression tests on a Gleeble 3500 thermomechanical simulator over the temperature range 400 °C–550 °C and at strain rates ... -
Effect of Alloy Composition on the Hot Deformation Behavior, Extrudability and Mechanical Properties of AA6XXX Aluminum Alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-02)As automotive companies adjust to stricter environmental legislations, there is increased interest in the application of high specific strength alloys such as the AA6xxx aluminum alloys. In the near term, light weighting ... -
The Effect of Aluminum Cold Spray Coating on Corrosion Protection and Corrosion Fatigue Life Enhancement of Magnesium Alloy, AZ31B
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-18)Magnesium alloys are of a recent interest for the transportation industry due to their excellent properties such as high strength and low density which will save energy and reduce gas emission and it will also improve the ... -
Effect of Bridge Geometry on Seam Weld Microstructures in AA6xxx Aluminum Porthole Die Extrusions
(University of Waterloo, 2020-05-27)A series of porthole die extrusion trials were conducted with AA6xxx aluminum alloys to understand the influence of die geometry (bridge shape and welding chamber height), extrusion process parameters (ram speed) on the ... -
The Effect of Building Construction and HVAC Systems on PM Concentration from Outdoor Sources
(University of Waterloo, 2012-09-27)Adverse health effects of human exposure to particulate matter (PM) in indoor environments and the associated costs have been of interest in recent studies conducted outside Canada. It was, therefore, necessary to investigate ... -
Effect of coating weight on fiber laser welding of Galvanneal-coated 22MnB5 press hardening steel
(Elsevier, 2018-03-15)Tensile strengths of up to 1.5 GPa and fracture elongation of 8% in press-hardening steel (PHS) opened up a great opportunity to improve the crash performance of vehicles. However, due to the increased susceptibility to ... -
The Effect of Cold Spray Coating on Fatigue Life of Magnesium Alloy, AZ31B
(University of Waterloo, 2011-10-27)Wrought magnesium alloys are considered attractive candidates for structural members in automotive and aerospace industries due to their high specific strength. Although new processes have helped to produce high purity ... -
The effect of cold spray coating parameters on the residual stress and fatigue performance of magnesium alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2020-02-14)Global warming, dwindling fossil fuels, and the low efficiency of alternative energy sources such as batteries and solar panels compared to traditional carbon-based energy sources, have shifted the industrial design paradigm ... -
Effect of Compressive Force on PEM Fuel Cell Performance
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-23)Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells possess the potential, as a zero-emission power source, to replace the internal combustion engine as the primary option for transportation applications. Though there are a ... -
Effect of Cu and die geometry on the extrudability of AA6xxx Alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-14)A series of extrusion trials were conducted with AA6xxx aluminum alloys with different Copper (Cu) levels to understand the influence of alloy content, die geometry, extrusion ratio and extrusion process parameters (ram ... -
The Effect of De-icing Salts on the Chemistry of the Pore Solution in Cement Pastes and Their Influence on Rebar Corrosion
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-15)Anti-icing and de-icing salts are an important tool used to increase traction and prevent the formation of black ice. Municipalities may choose to use any of a variety of salts including NaCl, CaCl2 and MgCl2. While all ... -
The effect of Electro Spark Deposition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of IN718
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-05)The Electro Spark Deposition is a technique of continuing interest to repair or coat the surface of expensive components used in the aerospace industry. A potential use for this technique is to repair damaged turbine blades ... -
Effect of Elevated Temperature on Mechanical Behaviour and Springback of Aluminum Alloy Brazing Sheets
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-29)The current work investigates the effect of warm forming process parameters on springback of AA3003 brazing sheets, comprising a modified AA3003 core with a lower melting point AA4045 clad layer used to promote brazing. ... -
Effect of forging on the low cycle fatigue behavior of cast AZ31B Alloy
(Elsevier, 2017-08-26)The effect of forging on the low cycle fatigue (LCF) behavior of cast AZ31B was investigated. The forging process was conducted at a temperature of 450°C and speed of 390mm/min. Fully reversed (Rε=-1) strain controlled ... -
Effect of Forming Temperature and Sheet Temper on the Brazing Characteristics of Aluminum Alloy Sheet
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-20)Automotive heat exchangers are fabricated by forming and brazing of multi-layered aluminum (Al) alloy sheets. The Al brazing sheets are comprised of two alloy layers: an AA3xxx core, which provides strength to the assembly, ... -
Effect of Heat Treatment and Silver Deposition on the Corrosion Behaviour of Magnesium Alloys for Bone Implant Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-23)Pure magnesium (Mg) and its alloys with calcium (Ca) and both Ca and zinc (Zn) have potential as bioresorbable bone implant materials provided the corrosion rate can be controlled. Thus, corrosion behaviour was investigated ... -
Effect of Intraocular Pressure on Chick Eye Geometry, Finite Element Modeling, and Myopia
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-30)In most cases, myopia is characterized by an increase in axial length of the eye, but the exact mechanisms for the axial elongation are still unknown. Higher intraocular pressure (IOP) has been associated with myopia and ... -
Effect of Laser Welding and Stretch Forming on the Corrosion Performance of Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel
(University of Waterloo, 2008-10-09)The use of laser welding in the automotive industry in the past few decades has facilitated joining of hot-dip galvanized (HDG) steel sheets at high production rates and low cost. The recent development of tailor welded ...