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Crushing behavior of hybrid hexagonal/octagonal cellular composite system: Aramid/carbon hybrid composite
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Elsevier, Ltd
, 2014 , Article)
In the current paper a series of experiments were conducted to assess the crashworthiness of cellular hexagonal/octagonal composite device. Each device composed of 6 cells of carbon fiber reinforced composite (CFRP). ...
Comfort-based fuzzy control optimization for energy conservation in HVAC systems
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2014 , Article)
The work presented herein illustrates the use of computational intelligence and optimization approaches for improving the fuzzy controller's performance in architectural heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system ...
TLP bonding of Ti-6Al-4V and Mg-AZ31 alloys using pure Ni electro-deposited coats
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2014 , Article)
Transient liquid phase (TLP) bonding of Mg-AZ31 and Ti-6Al-4V alloys was performed using pure thin Ni electro-deposited coat interlayer (12 μm). The effect of bonding temperature, time and pressure on microstructural ...
The probabilistic nature of ignition of turbulent highly-strained lean premixed methane-air flames for low-emission engines
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2014 , Article)
The probabilistic nature of ignition of turbulent highly-strained lean premixed flames has been investigated. Two flow configurations have been considered in this study; counter-flow and bluff-body flames. Different ...
Preface: When Robots Engage Humans
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Springer Netherlands
, 2014 , Article)
Energy consumption and conservation practices in Qatar - A case study of a hotel building
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Elsevier
, 2014 , Article)
This paper considers energy conservation practices in Qatar with special emphasis on commercial buildings. Energy conservation approaches are classified into five main areas and an Energy Conservation Matrix (ECM) database ...
High temperature thermal stability of innovative nanostructured thin coatings for advanced tooling
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Trans Tech Publications Ltd
, 2014 , Article)
Tools for machining are made of hard steels and cemented carbide (WC-Co). For specialized applications, such as aluminium machining, diamond or polycrystalline cubic boron nitride are also used. The main problem with steel, ...