Mechanical & Industrial Engineering: المرسلات الحديثة
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Autism in the Gulf States: Why social robotics is the way forward
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2016 , Conference)In this paper, we assess the current situation in the Gulf States with respect to autism awareness and diagnostic facilities, and emphasize the need for epidemiology studies in light of prevalence statistics available for ... -
Rheological and mechanical behavior of silk fibroin reinforced waterborne polyurethane
( MDPI AG , 2016 , Article)Waterborne polyurethane (WPU) is a versatile and environment-friendly material with growing applications in both industry and academia. Silk fibroin (SF) is an attractive material known for its structural, biological and ... -
Using robot animation to promote gestural skills in children with autism spectrum disorders
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2016 , Article)School-aged children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have delayed gestural development, in comparison with age-matched typically developing children. In this study, an intervention program taught children with ... -
Large eddy simulation of surge inception and active surge control in a high speed centrifugal compressor with a vaned diffuser
( Elsevier Inc. , 2016 , Article)In this study, we present a numerical investigation of active surge control and performance improvement for an aero engine centrifugal compressor (NASA CC3) using self-recirculating bleed slots with different bleeding ... -
Static fracture and modal analysis simulation of a gas turbine compressor blade and bladed disk system
( Springer , 2016 , Article)This paper presents a methodology for conducting a 3-D static fracture analysis with applications to a gas turbine compressor blade. An open crack model is considered in the study and crack-tip driving parameters are ... -
A comprehensive annual delivery program for upstream liquefied natural gas supply chain
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)Developing a cost-effective annual delivery program (ADP) is a challenging task for liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers, especially for LNG supply chains with large number of vessels and customers. Given significant ... -
Development of multisegment steering mechanism and 3-D panorama for automated bladder surveillance system
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2016 , Article)A cystoscope is an invaluable tool for bladder cancer surveillance and lower urinary tract pathology diagnosis. The performance of cystoscopy can be improved by automating the procedure to ensure rapid and complete inspection, ... -
Active Noise Control in Workplaces
( Springer , 2016 , Article)Excessive workplace noise affects human health, safety, and comfort. Noise control in the workplace becomes necessary if the noise exceeds the level specified by noise regulations. This paper presents examples of active ... -
Biocorrosion behavior of biodegradable nanocomposite fibers coated layer-by-layer on AM50 magnesium implant
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)This article demonstrates the use of hybrid nanofibers to improve the biodegradation rate and biocompatibility of AM50 magnesium alloy. Biodegradable hybrid membrane fiber layers containing nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) particles ... -
In situ DRIFTS Studies on Cu, Ni and CuNi catalysts for Ethanol Decomposition Reaction
( Springer New York LLC , 2016 , Article)Catalyst nanopowders containing copper and nickel were synthesized using solution combustion synthesis method for hydrogen production from ethanol decomposition. Detailed in situ DRIFTS studies were conducted on three ... -
Retrofitting measures for reducing buildings cooling requirements in cooling-dominated environment: Residential house
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)Air conditioning systems in hot and developing countries are the major energy consumers. Unfortunately, Arabian Peninsula countries still rely completely on fossil fuel. Therefore, there are compelling reasons to investigate ... -
Reduced graphene oxide filled poly(dimethyl siloxane) based transparent stretchable, and touch-responsive sensors
( American Institute of Physics Inc. , 2016 , Article)The ongoing revolution in touch panel technology and electronics demands the need for thin films, which are flexible, stretchable, conductive, and highly touch responsive. In this regard, conductive elastomer nanocomposites ... -
On the optimal computing budget allocation problem for large scale simulation optimization
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)Selecting a set that contains the best simulated systems is an important area of research. When the number of alternative systems is large, then it becomes impossible to simulate all alternatives, so one needs to relax the ... -
Graphene oxide reinforced poly (4-styrenesulfonic acid)/polyvinyl alcohol blend composites with enhanced dielectric properties for portable and flexible electronics
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)In this work, Graphene Oxide (GO) reinforced novel polymer composites comprising of poly (4-styrenesulfonic acid) (PSSA) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blend matrix have been developed using colloidal processing technique. ... -
Emission policies and their analysis for the design of hybrid and dedicated closed-loop supply chains
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Government legislation and consumer awareness on carbon emissions have required industries to seek alternative ways to reorganize their supply chains. Therefore, industries have to consider not only the activities in the ... -
Effect of crushable blockouts on a full-scale guardrail system
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2017 , Article)Since the performance of the guardrail system depends in part on the compatibility of vehicle-to-roadside hardware, it is important to improve the interaction of the vehicle with the guardrail system by adding more compliance ... -
Solution-processed white graphene-reinforced ferroelectric polymer nanocomposites with improved thermal conductivity and dielectric properties for electronic encapsulation
( Springer Netherlands , 2017 , Article)The recent surge in graphene research has stimulated interest in the investigation of various two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, including 2D boron nitride (BN) nanostructures. Among these, hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets ... -
Filler strengthening of foam-filled energy absorption devices using CFRP beams
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)The crashworthiness of fiber reinforced plastics (FRP) is attracting more interest as they are currently contributing to several industries. In the present study, internally strengthened foam-filled rectangular carbon fiber ... -
Fumed SiO2 nanoparticle reinforced biopolymer blend nanocomposites with high dielectric constant and low dielectric loss for flexible organic electronics
( John Wiley and Sons Inc. , 2017 , Article)In the present study, fumed silica (SiO2) nanoparticle reinforced poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP) blend nanocomposite films were prepared via a simple solution‐blending technique. Fourier transform ... -
The effect of forced convection and PCM on helmets' thermal performance in hot and arid environments
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Safety helmets are essential Personal Protecting Equipment (PPE) in all industrial and construction sites. When temperature and humidity levels are high, users' thermal comfort is adversely affected. This paper examines ...
