Finite Element Modeling of the Dynamic Response of Plywood.

Modeling the dynamic properties of wood and wood-based composites is a challenging task due to naturally growing structure and moisture-dependent material properties. This paper presents the finite element modeling of plywood panels' dynamic properties. Two panels differing in thickness were analyzed: (i) 18 mm and (ii) 27 mm.

Determination of Saturation Conditions of the Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced with AlO Sinter.

Aluminum metal matrix composites (Al MMCs) are a class of materials characterized by being light in weight and high hardness. Due to these properties, Al MMCs have various applications in the automobile, aeronautical and marine industries. Ceramic-reinforced Al MMCs in the form of sinters are known for having excellent abrasive properties, which makes them an attractive material in certain fields of technology.

Polyethylene/Polyamide Blends Made of Waste with Compatibilizer: Processing, Morphology, Rheological and Thermo-Mechanical Behavior.

The aim of this study was to develop a polyethylene/polyamide (R-PE/R-PA) regranulated product made from post-consumer wastes grafted with polyethylene-graft-maleic anhydride (PE-g-MAH) by reactive extrusion in a twin-screw extruder equipped with an external mixing zone. The compatibility effect of PE-g-MAH used as a modifier in R-PE/R-PA blends was evaluated by means of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA), while the analysis of the chemical structure of this blend was carried out by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The thermal properties, complex viscosity, and selected usage properties of R-PE/R-PA blends compatibilized with PE-g-MAH, i.

The Influence of Different Length Aluminum Foam Filling on Mechanical Behavior of a Square Thin-Walled Column.

The demand for lightweight, strong structural profiles is currently high in the transport industry, mechanical engineering, and construction. Therefore, it is important to evaluate their properties, especially mechanical properties. The main objective of this paper is to determine energy absorption coefficients and evaluate the crush resistance of thin-walled aluminum profiles using numerical simulation and empirical verification.

Analysis of the Root Causes of Damage to the Edges of Tank Manholes on the Main Deck of Handy-Size Bulk Carriers.

This study analyzes the root causes of cracks in the deck plating around tank manholes. Four handy-size bulk carriers built in one shipyard were analyzed. In all cases, deck cracks were found near manholes, and the average time from the commencement of operation until the occurrence of cracks was 1356 days.

Decision Support System in the Field of Defects Assessment in the Metal Matrix Composites Castings.

This paper presented a new approach to decision making support of defects assessment in metal matrix composites (MMC). It is a continuation of the authors' papers in terms of a uniform method of casting defects assessment. The idea of this paper was to design an open-access application (follow-up system called Open Atlas of Casting Defects (OACD)) in the area of industry and science.

Polyethylene Wax Modified by Organoclay Bentonite Used in the Lost-Wax Casting Process: Processing-Structure-Property Relationships.

In this paper, the influence of bentonite (BNT) on rheological properties, linear shrinkage, hardness, and structure of polyethylene wax (PE-wax) used in the lost-wax casting process are studied. Experiments were conducted with PE-wax with different contents of bentonite (from 0.1 to 5 wt.

Material and Structural Modeling Aspects of Brain Tissue Deformation under Dynamic Loads.

The aim of this work was to assess the numerous approaches to structural and material modeling of brain tissue under dynamic loading conditions. The current technological improvements in material modeling have led to various approaches described in the literature. However, the methods used for the determination of the brain's characteristics have not always been stated or clearly defined and material data are even more scattered.