Materials design and applications. II

This book highlights fundamental research on the design and application of engineering materials, and predominantly mechanical engineering applications. This area includes a wide range of technologies and materials, including metals, polymers, composites, and ceramics. Advanced applications include manufacturing cutting-edge materials, testing methods, and multi-scale experimental and computational aspects. The book introduces readers to a wealth of engineering applications in transport, civil, packaging and power generation. Front Matter ....Pages i-x Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Comparison of Artificial Neural Network and Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference Systems for Predicting the Life of Blanking Punch (Sachin Salunkhe, D. Rajamani, E. Balasubramanian)....Pages 3-15 Comparison Between Hot Rolled and PM/HIP Processed Duplex Stainless Steel UNS S31803 (J. V. S. Matias, H. M. L. F. de Lima, W. S. Araujo, J. M. Pardal, Sérgio S. M. Tavares)....Pages 17-28 Determination of Previous Austenite Grain Size 9%Ni Low Carbon Steel and Its Effect on Impact Toughness at −196 °C (Sérgio S. M. Tavares, Rachel P. C. da Cunha, Cássio Barbosa, Manoel R. Silva, Rafael A. Vinhosa)....Pages 29-37 Corrosion Study of Ti5Al4V and Ti6Al4V in Different Simulated Body Fluids (M. P. Nikolova, E. H. Yankov)....Pages 39-58 Inverse Methodology for Estimating the Heat Transfer Coefficient in a Duplex Stainless Steel Casting (R. O. Sousa, I. Felde, P. J. Ferreira, A. M. Deus, L. M. M. Ribeiro)....Pages 59-69 Front Matter ....Pages 71-71 Fluid Based Protective Structures (Dawid Pacek)....Pages 73-81 Front Matter ....Pages 83-83 Synthesis of Mg–Zn–Ca Alloy by the Spark Plasma Sintering (Sabina Lesz, Joanna Kraczla, Ryszard Nowosielski)....Pages 85-96 The Effect of Ceramic Application in Design of Ceramic-Based Plasters (M. Čáchová, L. Scheinherrová, M. Doleželová, M. Keppert)....Pages 97-106 Visual Analysis of Ceramic Combinations with Educational Purposes for the Development of Artisan Products (H. D. Castaño, V. Suárez)....Pages 107-118 Design of the Ternary Gypsum-Based Building Composite Using Simplex Optimization (M. Doleželová, J. Pokorný, A. Vimmrová)....Pages 119-128 Study of the Influence of Sintering Temperature on Water Absorption in the Manufacture of Porcelain Cups (T. P. Duarte, J. L. Alves, P. Pereira)....Pages 129-147 Front Matter ....Pages 149-149 Design and Characterization of Porous Collagen/Gelatin/Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Matrices Containing Microspheres Based on κ-Carrageenan (J. Kozlowska, K. Pauter, J. Skopinska-Wisniewska, A. Sionkowska)....Pages 151-157 Effects of Fiber Treatment on the Properties of Epoxy Curaua-Reinforced Composites (F. C. Amorim, J. F. B. Souza, J. M. L. Reis)....Pages 159-168 Front Matter ....Pages 169-169 The Effect of the Position of Compression Screw in Plate-Screws Method Used in Fracture Treatment on Fatigue Strength of Joint (R. Cagri Kutlubay, Tezcan Sekercioglu, A. Cagdas Yorukoglu)....Pages 171-182 Life Cycle Cost Assessment and the Optimum Design of Timber Roofs for Sustainable Construction (Kamil Krzywiński, Łukasz Sadowski)....Pages 183-201 Analysis and Conceptual Development of a New Packaging Material—Air Pack (J. Silva, J. L. Alves)....Pages 203-214 The Toy as a Factor of Better Children’s Integration in Hospitalization Context (T. Freitas, B. Rangel, J. Lino Alves)....Pages 215-234 Evaluation of Sustainability in the Development of Food Packaging (V. L. Suárez, G. Barrera, R. M. Naveiro)....Pages 235-250 Front Matter ....Pages 251-251 Experimental Investigations of a MR Clutch for a Centrifugal Pump (A. I. Bosioc, T. Ardelean, R. Szakal, S. Muntean, I. Borbath, L. Vékás)....Pages 253-263 Experimental Investigations of a Magneto-Rheological Brake Embedded in a Swirl Generator Apparatus (R. A. Szakal, A. I. Bosioc, S. Muntean, D. Susan-Resiga, L. Vékás)....Pages 265-279 Front Matter ....Pages 281-281 Orientation of the Digital Model for SLA 3D Printing and Its Influence on the Accuracy of the Manufactured Physical Objects for Micro- and Nano Technologies (E. H. Yankov, M. P. Nikolova)....Pages 283-291 Front Matter ....Pages 293-293 Effect of Additives on the Machinability of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (Jean-François Chatelain, C. M. Ouellet-Plamondon, B. Lasseur, H. Kuate-Togue)....Pages 295-312 Influence of Surface Topography of HSS Edges Produced by Different Methods on Their Technological and Functional Properties (Maciej Jan Kupczyk, Jedrzej Komolka)....Pages 313-330 Comparative Investigations of Durability of Cutting Edges Made of Nanocrystalline Cemented Carbides with Different Growth Inhibitors (Maciej Jan Kupczyk, Jedrzej Komolka, Piotr Siwak)....Pages 331-340 Evaluation of Machining Defects in a Composite Laminate by Combining Non-destructive and Tensile Testing (Louis-Alexandre Généreux, Gilbert Lebrun, Martin Viens, Jean-François Chatelain)....Pages 341-362 The Effect of Machining on Surface Integrity of Gamma Titanium Aluminides Using Different Cemented Carbide Tools (S. D. Castellanos, J. Lino Alves, R. Neto, A. Cavaleiro)....Pages 363-384 Front Matter ....Pages 385-385 Analysis of the Semi-circular Bend (SCB) Specimen: Finite Element Method Determination of T-stress, KI and KII (E. Shahabi, P. M. S. T. de Castro)....Pages 387-402 Analysis of Mode II and Mixed Mode I-II in Fracture and Fatigue: A Numerical and Experimental Study (J. Baganha Marques, S. M. O. Tavares, P. M. S. T. de Castro)....Pages 403-423 Front Matter ....Pages 425-425 The Friction Weldability of AA6063 Tube to AA6082 Tube Plates Using an External Tool (E. Korkmaz, A. Gülsöz, C. Meran)....Pages 427-437 Front Matter ....Pages 439-439 Study of the Texture Parameters Effects on the Anti-fingerprint Function (M. Belhadjamor, S. Belghith, S. Mezlini)....Pages 441-452 Mechanical Characterization of Film/Substrate Materials Using Nanoindentation Technique (Nadia Chakroun, Hedi Belhadjsalah)....Pages 453-466 Front Matter ....Pages 467-467 Limiting Drawing Ratio and Formability Behaviour of Dual Phase Steels—Experimental Analysis and Finite Element Modelling (R. L. Amaral, A. D. Santos, S. S. Miranda)....Pages 469-486 Characterization and Formability Analysis of a Composite Sandwich Metal-Polymer Material (S. S. Miranda, A. D. Santos, R. L. Amaral, L. T. Malheiro)....Pages 487-508 Study on Forming Tool Module with Variable Stiffness Blank-Holder for Applications in High Strength Steel and Laser Welding Parts (C. Faria, J. Magalhães, V. Blanco, N. Peixinho, S. Costa)....Pages 509-516