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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 ... -
Effect of Manganese (Mn) Content and Homogenization Treatment on Hot Deformation of AA3xxx Aluminum Alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-29)In the current study the effect of Mn content and homogenization heat treatment on the hot deformation behavior of AA3XXX aluminum alloy was investigated. Three Mn contents of 0.05, 0.29 and 1.04 wt.% were considered. These ... -
Effect of Martensite-Austenite (MA) on Mechanical Properties of X80 Linepipe Steel
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-08)The aim of the present work is to dispel some of the controversy involving Martensite-Austenite (MA) in pipeline steel welds. The fraction, size, morphology and distribution of Martensite-Austenite can have considerable ... -
Effect of microstructure in electrospark deposition repaired conventional and additive manufactured Ni-superalloys
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-23)The ability to extend component lifespans and improve performance through repair and coating techniques is an important area of research with widespread industrial applications. Numerous industries, including aerospace, ... -
The effect of non-spherical platinum nanoparticle sizes on the performance and durability of proton exchange membrane fuel cells
(Elsevier, 2021-11)Platinum (Pt) nanoparticles with different sizes of 2 nm and 5 nm supported on functionalized high surface area carbon (HSC) have been successfully synthesized with a one-pot synthesis technique in large scale. Of the ... -
Effect of phosphorus doping on Young's modulus and residual stress of polysilicon thin films
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-31)On-chip characterization devices have been used to extract the Young’s modulus, average stress and stress gradient of polysilicon doped with phosphorus using thermal diffusion. Devices for extracting the Young’s modulus, ... -
Effect of polymer additives on transitioning and turbulent boundary layers
(University of Waterloo, 2021-10-26)Injection of small quantities of polymer solutions in various internal and external turbulent flows can produce a substantial reduction of skin friction drag. This phenomenon, known as Toms phenomenon, has been actively ... -
Effect of Pre-Bending and Hydroforming Parameters on the Formability of Advanced High Strength Steel Tube
(University of Waterloo, 2006)With increasing fuel costs and the current drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption, a need to reduce vehicle weight is apparent. Weight reduction can be achieved by replacing conventionally stamped ... -
Effect of Pt loading and catalyst type on the pore structure of porous electrodes in polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells
(Elsevier, 2018-05-01)Catalyst layer (CL) has a significant impact on the overall pore structure of the entire electrodes, thereby impacting the transport processes and the performance of polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells. In this ... -
The effect of pure aluminum cold spray coating on corrosion and corrosion fatigue of magnesium (3% Al-1% Zn) extrusion
(Elsevier, 2017-01-15)Pure aluminum powder was successfully sprayed on AZ31B extrusion flat and round coupons at low temperature. The corrosion and corrosion fatigue behavior of the coated and uncoated samples were examined by performing ... -
Effect of quality control parameter variations on the fatigue performance of aluminum friction stir welded joints
(Elsevier, 2019-01-01)This paper describes fatigue tests performed on 6061-T651 and 5083-H321 aluminum friction stir welded joints with dimensions and loading conditions typical for structural applications. Butt and lap joint details with various ... -
The Effect of Sagittal Plane Mechanics on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Strain During Jump Landing
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-09)The Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an important ligament in the knee. Non-contact ACL injuries are a common occurrence among athletes, leading to large financial burdens and long term physical concerns. The underlying ... -
The Effect of Shot-peening on the Fatigue Limits of Four Connecting Rod Steels
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-31)This work was carried out to study the effect of shot-peening on the fatigue behaviour of carbon steels. Differently heat treated medium and high carbon steel specimens were selected. Medium carbon steels, AISI 1141 and ... -
Effect of Stress Triaxiality on Constitutive Response and Failure of Super Vacuum Die Cast AM60B Magnesium Alloy
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-13)The effect of stress triaxiality on failure strain of as-cast magnesium alloy AM60B is examined. Experiments were performed on one uniaxial tension, two notched tension, and one near-biaxial hemispherical dome sample ... -
The Effect of Surface and Loading Conditions on the Corrosion Performance of Stainless Steel Rebar
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-22)Deterioration of reinforced concrete structures due primarily to chloride induced corrosion of plain carbon-steel reinforcement is a widespread problem, particularly in areas close to marine environments and where de-icing ...