Mechanical & Industrial Engineering: المرسلات الحديثة
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Using thin-plies to improve the damage resistance and tolerance of aeronautical CFRP composites
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)Thin-ply composites are currently receiving specific attention from researchers due to their capabilities to delay matrix cracking. In this paper, the aim is to design a hybrid laminate that contains both thin- and normal ... -
An optimization-based heuristic for the machine reassignment problem
( Springer New York LLC , 2016 , Article)We address the machine reassignment problem proposed in the context of the ROADEF/EURO challenge 2012 in partnership with Google. The problem consists in reassigning a set of processes to a set of multiple-resource machines ... -
Nonlocal damage modelling in clay/epoxy nanocomposites using a multiscale approach
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)This study proposed a concurrent multiscale method to model damage in clay/epoxy nanocomposites. The method uses a nonlocal damage formulation to regularize the damage model. The multiscale method used, is based on the ... -
A discrete event simulation for the logistics of Hamad's container terminal of Qatar
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2016 , Conference)A discrete even simulation is developed for the first container terminal of Hamad's new port of Qatar which is anticipated to start its operations by the end of 2016. The model is based on the operational knowledge of ... -
A closed-loop supply chain management problem: Reformulation and piecewise linearization
( Elsevier B.V. , 2016 , Article)Recent environmental considerations as well as advancements in the field of logistics have promoted the integration of the forward and reverse supply chains, in order to increase operational efficiency and support sustainable ... -
Transverse vibration and stability of a functionally graded rotating annular disk with a circumferential crack
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)Out of plane vibration of rotating disks limits their performances especially at certain critical speed. The critical speed of these disks may be affected by the presence of defects such as a circumferential crack. In this ... -
Minimizing the total completion time in a two-machine flowshop problem with time delays
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2016 , Article)This article proposes to solve the problem of minimizing the total completion time in a two-machine permutation flowshop environment in which time delays between the machines are considered. For this purpose, an enumeration ... -
Critical success factors for Lean Six Sigma in SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2016 , Article)Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to identify and list critical success factors (CSFs) of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) framework affecting and influencing quality, operational and financial performance of small and medium ... -
Characterisation of major fault detection features and techniques for the condition-based monitoring of high-speed centrifugal blowers
( International Institute of Acoustics and Vibrations , 2016 , Conference)This paper investigates and characterises the major fault detection signal features and techniques for the diagnostics of rotating element bearings and air leakage faults in high-speed centrifugal blowers. The investigation ... -
Crashworthiness of pre-impacted glass/epoxy composite tubes
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Conference)Composite materials currently have several uses, including aeronautical, marine, and piping applications. Composites are well-known for their specific strength and stiffness; however, the tolerance of composites to ... -
Replacement policies for a parallel system with shortage and excess costs
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)It has been assumed in most maintenance models that (i) the number of units for a parallel system can be predefined precisely, (ii) maintenance cost after failure should be avoided, and (iii) age replacement can always be ... -
Preliminary design of an actuated imaging probe for generation of additional visual cues in a robotic surgery
( Springer New York LLC , 2016 , Article)Background The aim of this study was to enhance the visual feedback of surgeons, during robotic surgeries, by designing and developing an actuated 2D imaging probe, which is used in conjunction with the traditional ... -
Micro and nanotechnologies in heart valve tissue engineering
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article Review)Due to the increased morbidity and mortality resulting from heart valve diseases, there is a growing demand for off-the-shelf implantable tissue engineered heart valves (TEHVs). Despite the significant progress in recent ... -
Microtron Irradiation Induced Tuning of Band Gap and Photoresponse of Al-ZnO Thin Films Synthesized by mSILAR
( Springer New York LLC , 2016 , Article)Al-doped polycrystalline nano ZnO (Al-ZnO) thin films with different doping concentrations were successfully prepared by the microwave-assisted successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (mSILAR) technique. The structural ... -
Carbon Nanotubes in Biomedical Applications: Factors, Mechanisms, and Remedies of Toxicity
( American Chemical Society , 2016 , Article Review)Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) represent one of the most studied allotropes of carbon. The unique physicochemical properties of CNTs make them among prime candidates for numerous applications in biomedical fields including drug ... -
An integrated linguistic MCDM approach for robot evaluation and selection with incomplete weight information
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2016 , Article)Nowadays selecting the most suitable robot is a difficult task for manufacturing firms due to increase in production demands and availability of various robot models. Robot evaluation and selection can be regarded as a ... -
Measurements of Laminar Flame Speeds of Gas-to-Liquid-Diesel Fuel Blends
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2016 , Article)This work investigates the laminar flame speed, SN, of gas-to-liquid (GTL) fuel and its 50-50% by volume blends with conventional diesel, in a cylindrical bomb capable of measuring SN at different initial temperatures and ... -
An experimental study on the effect of using gas-to-liquid (GTL) fuel on diesel engine performance and emissions
( Elsevier B.V. , 2016 , Article)Gas to Liquid (GTL) fuel is considered one of the most propitious clean alternative fuels for the diesel engines. The aim of this study was to experimentally compare the performance and emissions of a diesel engine fueled ... -
Honeycomb sandwich panels subjected to combined shock and projectile impact
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)Structural response and failure modes of honeycomb sandwich panels subjected to a shock (impulsive pressure) followed by a high velocity projectile impact were investigated using detailed finite element simulations. ... -
Joint replenishment model for multiple products with substitution
( Elsevier Inc. , 2016 , Article)We extend the classical economic order quantity model to address the joint replenishment of multiple products under substitution. The proposed model optimizes ordering quantities for each product under substitution effects ...
