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Tool Wear Identification in Turning Titanium Alloy Based on SVM (2014)
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Liao, Z. R., Li, S. M., Lu, Y., & Gao, D. (2014). Tool Wear Identification in Turning Titanium Alloy Based on SVM. Materials Science Forum, 800-801, 446-450. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.800-801.446

Titanium alloy is difficult cutting materials, the samples of toolwear features are hard to acquire because of short tool life. In terms of the characteristic, Support Vector Machine (SVM) is proposed in this paper to monitor tool condition, the ener... Read More about Tool Wear Identification in Turning Titanium Alloy Based on SVM.

Cutting Force Analysis in Tool Condition Monitoring of Difficult to Cut Materials (2014)
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Liao, Z. R., Gao, D., & Lu, Y. (2014). Cutting Force Analysis in Tool Condition Monitoring of Difficult to Cut Materials. Materials Science Forum, 800-801, 175-179. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.800-801.175

Tool wear condition monitoring has been an effective method in improving the production efficiency and process automation. In this paper, to analysis the cutting force features in tool wear condition monitoring of difficult to cut materials, we first... Read More about Cutting Force Analysis in Tool Condition Monitoring of Difficult to Cut Materials.

Mid-infrared supercontinuum generation to 12.5?m in large NA chalcogenide step-index fibres pumped at 4.5?m (2014)
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Kubat, I., Agger, C. S., Møller, U., Seddon, A. B., Tang, Z., Sujecki, S., …Bang, O. (2014). Mid-infrared supercontinuum generation to 12.5μm in large NA chalcogenide step-index fibres pumped at 4.5μm. Optics Express, 22(16), 19169-19182. https://doi.org/10.1364/oe.22.019169

We present numerical modeling of mid-infrared (MIR) supercontinuum generation (SCG) in dispersion-optimized chalcogenide (CHALC) step-index fibres (SIFs) with exceptionally high numerical aperture (NA) around one, pumped with mode-locked praseodymium... Read More about Mid-infrared supercontinuum generation to 12.5?m in large NA chalcogenide step-index fibres pumped at 4.5?m.

The formation of α + β microstructure in as-fabricated selective laser melting of Ti–6Al–4V (2014)
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Simonelli, M., Tse, Y. Y., & Tuck, C. (2014). The formation of α + β microstructure in as-fabricated selective laser melting of Ti–6Al–4V. Journal of Materials Research, 29(17), 2028-2035. https://doi.org/10.1557/jmr.2014.166

Ti-6Al-4V parts made by the additive manufacturing (AM) technique selective laser melting (SLM) generally show poor ductility due to their fine martensitic microstructure. This study was designed to assess whether a more suitable microstructure can b... Read More about The formation of α + β microstructure in as-fabricated selective laser melting of Ti–6Al–4V.

Indentation and Self-Healing Mechanisms of a Self-Assembled Monolayer-A Combined Experimental and Modeling Study (2014)
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Meltzer, C., Jaeger, C., Paul, J., Dietrich, H., Jäger, C. M., Clark, T., …Peukert, W. (2014). Indentation and Self-Healing Mechanisms of a Self-Assembled Monolayer-A Combined Experimental and Modeling Study. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 136(30), 10718–10727. https://doi.org/10.1021/ja5048076

A combination of in situ vibrational sum-frequency generation (SFG) spectroscopy and molecular-dynamics (MD) simulations has allowed us to study the effects of indentation of self-assembled octadecylphosphonic acid (ODPA) monolayers on α-Al2O3(0001).... Read More about Indentation and Self-Healing Mechanisms of a Self-Assembled Monolayer-A Combined Experimental and Modeling Study.

Reflection on 'finite rotation problem' in plate and shell theories and in finite element formulation - Back to basics (2014)
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Li, S. (2015). Reflection on 'finite rotation problem' in plate and shell theories and in finite element formulation - Back to basics. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 91, 12-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2014.07.004

This paper results from a reflection on the problem of finite rotations in plates and shells and its presentation in finite element formulation, a well-attended subject with a wide diversity of treatments, often extremely complicated. For instance, t... Read More about Reflection on 'finite rotation problem' in plate and shell theories and in finite element formulation - Back to basics.

Effect of process parameters on copper droplet ejecting by pneumatic drop-on-demand technology (2014)
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Zhong, S., Qi, L., Luo, J., Zuo, H., Hou, X., & Li, H. (2014). Effect of process parameters on copper droplet ejecting by pneumatic drop-on-demand technology. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 214(12), 3089-3097. doi:10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2014.07.012

Stable generation of copper droplets is a key issue in fabricating copper parts by drop-on-demand (DOD) technology. The process parameters such as supply pressure and electronic pulse width have significant effect on pressure variation and droplet fo... Read More about Effect of process parameters on copper droplet ejecting by pneumatic drop-on-demand technology.

Performance evaluation of digital pulse position modulation for wavelength division multiplexing FSO systems impaired by interchannel crosstalk (2014)
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Mbah, A. M., Walker, J. G., & Phillips, A. J. (2014). Performance evaluation of digital pulse position modulation for wavelength division multiplexing FSO systems impaired by interchannel crosstalk. IET Optoelectronics, 8(6), https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-opt.2013.0145

Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) has been proposed for fibre, intersatellite, free space and indoor optical communication systems. Digital pulse position modulation (DPPM) is a more power efficient modulation format than on-off keying (OOK) and... Read More about Performance evaluation of digital pulse position modulation for wavelength division multiplexing FSO systems impaired by interchannel crosstalk.

Modulated Model Predictive Control for a Three-Phase Active Rectifier (2014)
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Tarisciotti, L., Zanchetta, P., Watson, A., Clare, J. C., Degano, M., & Bifaretti, S. (2015). Modulated Model Predictive Control for a Three-Phase Active Rectifier. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 51(2), 1610-1620. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2014.2339397

Model predictive control (MPC) has a number of desirable attributes which are difficult to achieve with classical converter control techniques. Unfortunately, the nature of power electronics imposes restriction to the method, as a result of the limit... Read More about Modulated Model Predictive Control for a Three-Phase Active Rectifier.

Mechanical, degradation and cytocompatibility properties of magnesium coated phosphate glass fibre reinforced polycaprolactone composites (2014)
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Liu, X., Hasan, M. S., Grant, D. M., Harper, L. T., Parsons, A. J., Palmer, G., …Ahmed, I. (2014). Mechanical, degradation and cytocompatibility properties of magnesium coated phosphate glass fibre reinforced polycaprolactone composites. Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 29(5), https://doi.org/10.1177/0885328214541302

Retention of mechanical properties of phosphate glass fibre reinforced degradable polyesters such as polycaprolactone and polylactic acid in aqueous media has been shown to be strongly influenced by the integrity of the fibre/polymer interface. A pre... Read More about Mechanical, degradation and cytocompatibility properties of magnesium coated phosphate glass fibre reinforced polycaprolactone composites.

3D Laser Scanning of Heritage Areas after Earthquakes: San Lorenzo de Tarapacá, Chile (2014)
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Devilat, B. (2014). 3D Laser Scanning of Heritage Areas after Earthquakes: San Lorenzo de Tarapacá, Chile. Opticon1826, 16(12), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.5334/opt.cc

The images show a record done in January 2013 using a three-dimensional (3D) terrestrial laser scanner, technology that allows obtaining a point cloud with precision of millimetres. It combines laser measurements and photographs to build a colour and... Read More about 3D Laser Scanning of Heritage Areas after Earthquakes: San Lorenzo de Tarapacá, Chile.

Experimental identification of the lateral human–structure interaction mechanism and assessment of the inverted-pendulum biomechanical model (2014)
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Carroll, S. P., Owen, J. S., & Hussein, M. F. (2014). Experimental identification of the lateral human–structure interaction mechanism and assessment of the inverted-pendulum biomechanical model. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 333(22), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2014.06.022

Within the context of crowd-induced lateral bridge vibration, human–structure interaction (HSI) is a widely studied phenomenon. Central to this study is the self-excited component of the ground reaction force (GRF). This force harmonic, induced by a... Read More about Experimental identification of the lateral human–structure interaction mechanism and assessment of the inverted-pendulum biomechanical model.

Deterioration modeling of steel moment resisting frames using finite-length plastic hinge force-based beam-column elements (2014)
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Ribeiro, F. L., Barbosa, A. R., Scott, M. H., & Neves, L. C. (2015). Deterioration modeling of steel moment resisting frames using finite-length plastic hinge force-based beam-column elements. Journal of Structural Engineering, 141(2), Article 04014112. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ST.1943-541X.0001052

The use of empirically calibrated moment-rotation models that account for strength and stiffness deterioration of steel frame members is paramount in evaluating the performance of steel structures prone to collapse under seismic loading. These deteri... Read More about Deterioration modeling of steel moment resisting frames using finite-length plastic hinge force-based beam-column elements.

Ultrastable embedded surface plasmon confocal interferometry (2014)
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Pechprasarn, S., Zhang, B., Albutt, D., Zhang, J., & Somekh, M. (2014). Ultrastable embedded surface plasmon confocal interferometry. Light: Science and Applications, 3(7), https://doi.org/10.1038/lsa.2014.68

As disease diagnosis becomes more sophisticated, there is a requirement to measure small numbers of molecules attached to, for instance, an antibody. This requires a sensor capable not only of high sensitivity but also the ability to make measurement... Read More about Ultrastable embedded surface plasmon confocal interferometry.

Real time parameter estimation for power quality control and intelligent protection of grid-connected power electronic converters (2014)
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Sumner, M., Abusorrah, A., Thomas, D. W., & Zanchetta, P. (2014). Real time parameter estimation for power quality control and intelligent protection of grid-connected power electronic converters. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 5(4), https://doi.org/10.1109/TSG.2014.2298495

This paper presents a method to identify power system impedance in real-time using signals obtained from grid- connected power electronic converters. The proposed impedance estimation has potential applications in renewable/distributed energy systems... Read More about Real time parameter estimation for power quality control and intelligent protection of grid-connected power electronic converters.

On magnetometer heading updates for inertial pedestrian navigation system (2014)
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Abdulrahim, K., Seman, K., Othman, M., Md Shuib, F. M., Moore, T., Hide, C., & Hill, C. (2014). On magnetometer heading updates for inertial pedestrian navigation system. Giroskopiya I Navigatsiya / Gyroscopy and Navigation, 5(3), https://doi.org/10.1134/S207510871403002X

A magnetometer is often used to aid heading estimation of a low-cost Inertial Pedestrian Navigation System (IPNS) without which the latter will not be able to accurately estimate heading for more than a few seconds, even with the help of Zero Velocit... Read More about On magnetometer heading updates for inertial pedestrian navigation system.

Effect of boron oxide addition on fibre drawing, mechanical properties and dissolution behaviour of phosphate-based glass fibres with fixed 40, 45 and 50 mol% P2O5 (2014)
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Sharmin, N., Parsons, A. J., Rudd, C. D., & Ahmed, I. (2014). Effect of boron oxide addition on fibre drawing, mechanical properties and dissolution behaviour of phosphate-based glass fibres with fixed 40, 45 and 50 mol% P2O5. Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 29(5), 639-653. https://doi.org/10.1177/0885328214539824

© The Author(s) 2014. Previous studies investigating manufacture of phosphate-based glass fibres from glasses fixed with P2O5 content less than 50 mol% showed that continuous manufacture without breakage was very difficult. In this study, nine phosph... Read More about Effect of boron oxide addition on fibre drawing, mechanical properties and dissolution behaviour of phosphate-based glass fibres with fixed 40, 45 and 50 mol% P2O5.

Mechanical and structural assessment of laboratory- and field-compacted asphalt mixtures (2014)
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Airey, G., & Collop, A. (in press). Mechanical and structural assessment of laboratory- and field-compacted asphalt mixtures. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 17(1), https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2014.925551

Compaction forms an integral part in the formation of the aggregate orientation and structure of an asphalt mixture and therefore has a profound influence on its final volumetric and mechanical performance. This article describes the influence of var... Read More about Mechanical and structural assessment of laboratory- and field-compacted asphalt mixtures.