Mechanical & Industrial Engineering: Recent submissions
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Global evaluation of WBGT and SET indices for outdoor environments using thermal imaging and artificial neural networks
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)The health and well-being of occupants of outdoor environments are largely affected by thermal stress, and therefore a global assessment is essential. Wet-bulb globe-temperature (WBGT) is used as a heat stress indicator ... -
Experimental investigation and artificial intelligence-based modeling of the residual impact damage effect on the crashworthiness of braided Carbon/Kevlar tubes
( Elsevier , 2020 , Other)Fiber reinforced plastic composites are promising candidates for building the next generation of automotive and aircraft structures. However, these materials are sensitive to any potential impact, which may cause matrix ... -
Experimental Investigation and Uncertainty Prediction of the Load-Carrying Capacity of Composite Double Hat for Lattice Core Sandwich Panels Using Artificial Neural Network
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)Carbon fiber reinforced composites are promising candidates for building advanced multifunctional structures with superior properties that are suitable for the next generation of automotive and aircraft applications. This ... -
The use of composite to eliminate the effect of welding on the bending behavior of metallic pipes
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)In this study, the fiber-reinforced polymeric composite (FRP) overwrap system is proposed to eliminate the effect of the heat-affected zone on the pressure capacity and the deterioration property of the welded pipes. The ... -
A novel robust automated FFT-based segmentation and features selection algorithm for acoustic emission condition based monitoring systems
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)This paper aims at developing a robust, fast-response and automated FFT-based features selection algorithm for the development of acoustic emission practical condition based monitoring applications of mechanical systems. ... -
Efficient system reliability-based design optimization study for replaced hip prosthesis using new optimized anisotropic bone formulations
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)An efficient reliability algorithm is developed to transfer the system reliability problem to a single-component reliability problem, considering the uncertainty of loading cases and the material properties. The main ... -
An improved generic Johnson-Cook model for the flow prediction of different categories of alloys at elevated temperatures and dynamic loading conditions
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This paper presents a generic model for material flow prediction based on the well-known Johnson-Cook model. The model is developed to precisely predict the flow behavior of various categories of alloys. The coupled ... -
Reliability-based topology optimization using inverse optimum safety factor approaches
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)The Deterministic Topology Optimization (DTO) model generates a single solution for a given design space, while the Reliability-Based Topology Optimization (RBTO) model provides several reliability-based topology layouts ... -
Dynamic Response of a Rotating Assembly under the Coupled Effects of Misalignment and Imbalance
( Hindawi Limited , 2020 , Article)In rotating machinery, the second most common fault after imbalance is misalignment. Misalignment can have a severe impact on equipment and may reduce the machine's lifetime considerably. In this paper, the simultaneous ... -
Modeling the flow behavior of Haynes 214 superalloy during hot deformation using mathematical and artificial intelligence-based models
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This work proposes, enhances, and compares various mathematical and artificial intelligence-based models for the modeling and prediction of the flow behavior of Haynes 214 superalloy at hot deformation. The utilized models ... -
Rupture of an industrial gfrp composite mitered elbow pipe
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)This paper examines the immature rupture of glass fiber reinforced plastic composite (GFRP) mitered elbow pipes. The GFRP composite mitered elbow pipe’s lifespan was twenty-five years; however, the pipes in question ... -
Profitability, reliability and condition based monitoring of LNG floating platforms: A review
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)The efficiency and profitability of Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading platform (FPSO) terminals depends on various factors such as LNG liquefaction process type, system reliability and maintenance approach. This ... -
On the Prediction of the Flow Behavior of Metals and Alloys at a Wide Range of Temperatures and Strain Rates Using Johnson-Cook and Modified Johnson-Cook-Based Models: A Review
( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)This paper reviews the flow behavior and mathematical modeling of various metals and alloys at a wide range of temperatures and strain rates. Furthermore, it discusses the effects of strain rate and temperature on flow ... -
New Simulation Model for Workload Analysis Addressing Occupational Stress in a Production Company
( Elsevier , 2022 , Conference Paper)In today's world, occupational stress is identified as a major health issue within most organizations. The reason the spotlight has been focused on occupational stress in recent years is that it can have a negative impact ... -
Greedy algorithms and metaheuristics for a multiple runway combined arrival-departure aircraft sequencing problem
( Elsevier , 2013 , Article)This paper examines the Aircraft Sequencing Problem (ASP) over multiple runways, under mixed mode operations with the objective of minimizing the total weighted tardiness of aircraft landings and departures simultaneously. ... -
Meta-heuristics for aircraft arrival and departure scheduling on multiple runways
( Institute of Industrial Engineers , 2012 , Conference Paper)The problem of scheduling aircrafts on multiple runways can be modeled as an identical parallel machine scheduling with release times, target times and deadlines. To schedule arriving and departing aircrafts as close as ... -
Heuristic algorithms for aircraft sequencing problem
(2012 , Conference Paper)Delays in flights resulting in multi-billion-dollar losses are declared annually worldwide. Hence, an identification of air traffic policies that can reduce frequent and costly inefficiencies is needed. The problem of ... -
Multiple-runway aircraft sequencing problems using mixed-integer programming
( Institute of Industrial Engineers , 2012 , Conference Paper)We examine aircraft sequencing problems over multiple runways, under mixed mode operations, with the objective of minimizing the total weighted tardiness of aircraft landings and departures. A mixed-integer programming ... -
Smartphone-based Vehicle Telematics for Naturalistic Driving Studies
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2022 , Conference Paper)Motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) are the eighth leading cause of death worldwide. Globally, there are 1.35 million deaths with 50 million injuries annually. It is important to understand and record how people drive and ... -
Solving a Bus Routing Problem Arising in Doha
( IEEE Computer Society , 2022 , Conference Paper)The generic variant of the school bus routing problem requires finding a set of routes that cover a predefined set of student pickup locations in order to minimize travel time while satisfying various constraints. In this ...