International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Applications

Volume 1, Issue 2, June 2013

  • Evaluation of Intensity of Stress Singularity for 3D Dissimilar Material Joints Based on Mesh Free Method (Relationship between Interface Width and Intensity of Stress Singularity)

    T. Kurahashi, A. Ishikawa, H. Koguchi

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, June 2013
    Pages: 28-33
    Received: 9 April 2013
    Published: 30 May 2013
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    Abstract: We present the intensity of stress singularity for 3D dissimilar material joints based on mesh free method. When load is applied to surface of the bonded structure, stress at vertex on interface drastically increases and it appears that this stress singularity occur delamination of the bonded structure. Intensity of stress singularity can be expres... Show More
  • The Hydrodynamic Squeeze Film Lubrication of the Ankle Joint

    Albert E. Yousif, Ali Amer Al-allaq

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, June 2013
    Pages: 34-42
    Received: 29 May 2013
    Published: 20 June 2013
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    Abstract: The main aim of the study presented in this paper is to determine the characteristics of synovial fluid film region by modeling the human ankle joint to obtain an analytical expression for the pressure distribution, load carrying capacity, coefficient of friction and reduction of synovial film thickness with time of approach. Thus in order to reach... Show More
  • Performance Evaluation of Cymbal Hydrophones for Underwater Applications

    C. Kannan, R. Dhilsha, P. M. Rajeshwari, Shibu Jacob, M. A. Atmanand

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, June 2013
    Pages: 43-48
    Received: 20 May 2013
    Published: 20 June 2013
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    Abstract: This paper reports the performance differences in the receiving sensitivity and band width of Class V flex tensional transducers (Cymbals) both in-air and in-water by varying the design parameters. Cymbal elements with device diameter 8mm and 13mm with optimum designs achieved using finite element software ATILA is presented. The in-air and underwa... Show More
  • “Muechas”–Design and Construction of An Active Solar Dryer for Biological Materials

    Radivoj M. Topić, Nenad Lj. Ćuprić, Milan R. Božović

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, June 2013
    Pages: 49-58
    Received: 4 June 2013
    Published: 20 June 2013
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    Abstract: This paper presents an original design and construction of a small scale, mobile, universal, ecological, chamber, active, dryer “MUECHAS” for drying medical and aromatic plants and non-timber forest products. The drying process uses only solar energy. The drying agent is a mixture of hot pure air and already used drying agent from the drying chambe... Show More
  • Detect Tool Breakage By Using Combination Neural Decision System & Anfis Tool Wear Predictor

    Soheil Mohtaram, Mohammad Amin Nikbakht

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, June 2013
    Pages: 59-63
    Received: 23 May 2013
    Published: 30 June 2013
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    Abstract: The original contribution of the research is the developed monitoring system that can detect tool breakage in real time by using a combination of neural decision system and ANFIS tool wear predictor. The ANFIS method uses the relationship between flank wear and the resultant cutting force to estimate tool wear. Therefore, the ANFIS method is used t... Show More