Mechanical Engineering
2016 |
Kilicaslan, Cenk; Odaci, Ismet K; Gueden, Mustafa Single- and double-layer aluminum corrugated core sandwiches under quasi-static and dynamic loadings Journal Article JOURNAL OF SANDWICH STRUCTURES & MATERIALS, 18 (6), pp. 667-692, 2016, ISSN: 1099-6362. @article{ISI:000390061800001, title = {Single- and double-layer aluminum corrugated core sandwiches under quasi-static and dynamic loadings}, author = {Cenk Kilicaslan and Ismet K Odaci and Mustafa Gueden}, doi = {10.1177/1099636215603692}, issn = {1099-6362}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-11-01}, journal = {JOURNAL OF SANDWICH STRUCTURES & MATERIALS}, volume = {18}, number = {6}, pages = {667-692}, abstract = {The crushing of single- and double-layer zig-zag trapezoidal corrugated core sandwiches was investigated experimentally and numerically at quasi-static and dynamic rates. The buckling stress of sandwiches increased when the rate increased from quasi-static to dynamic. The increased buckling stresses were ascribed to the micro-inertial effects, which altered the buckling mode of the core from three plastic hinges to higher number of plastic hinge formations. The initial buckling stress was numerically shown to be imperfection sensitive when the imperfection size was comparable with the buckling length. The numerical buckling stresses of zig-zag and straight corrugated cores were similar, while higher inertial effects were found in triangular corrugated core.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The crushing of single- and double-layer zig-zag trapezoidal corrugated core sandwiches was investigated experimentally and numerically at quasi-static and dynamic rates. The buckling stress of sandwiches increased when the rate increased from quasi-static to dynamic. The increased buckling stresses were ascribed to the micro-inertial effects, which altered the buckling mode of the core from three plastic hinges to higher number of plastic hinge formations. The initial buckling stress was numerically shown to be imperfection sensitive when the imperfection size was comparable with the buckling length. The numerical buckling stresses of zig-zag and straight corrugated cores were similar, while higher inertial effects were found in triangular corrugated core. |
Gundogdu, Hilal Tolasa; Dede, Mehmet Ismet Can; Taner, Baris; Ridolfi, Alessandro; Costanzi, Riccardo; Allotta, Benedetto Design and testing of an innovative cleaning tool for underwater applications Journal Article PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART M-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING FOR THE MARITIME ENVIRONMENT, 230 (4), pp. 579-590, 2016, ISSN: 1475-0902. @article{ISI:000392916800003, title = {Design and testing of an innovative cleaning tool for underwater applications}, author = {Hilal Tolasa Gundogdu and Mehmet Ismet Can Dede and Baris Taner and Alessandro Ridolfi and Riccardo Costanzi and Benedetto Allotta}, doi = {10.1177/1475090215610599}, issn = {1475-0902}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-11-01}, journal = {PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART M-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING FOR THE MARITIME ENVIRONMENT}, volume = {230}, number = {4}, pages = {579-590}, abstract = {The aim of this work is to describe the development of an innovative cleaning tool for underwater applications, to be used in particular in the field of underwater archaeology. This work takes place in the framework of the EU FP7-funded ARROWS project. ARROWS adapts and develops low-cost autonomous underwater vehicle technologies to significantly reduce the costs of underwater archaeological operations, covering the full extent of archaeological campaigns. The project deals with underwater mapping, diagnosis and cleaning tasks. During the first half of the project, a cleaning tool prototype, able to be mounted on underwater vehicles, has been worked out: this cleaning tool will be exploited not only during research missions but also for the periodic monitoring, controlling and maintenance activities of well-known underwater archaeological sites (e.g. periodic cleaning operations).}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The aim of this work is to describe the development of an innovative cleaning tool for underwater applications, to be used in particular in the field of underwater archaeology. This work takes place in the framework of the EU FP7-funded ARROWS project. ARROWS adapts and develops low-cost autonomous underwater vehicle technologies to significantly reduce the costs of underwater archaeological operations, covering the full extent of archaeological campaigns. The project deals with underwater mapping, diagnosis and cleaning tasks. During the first half of the project, a cleaning tool prototype, able to be mounted on underwater vehicles, has been worked out: this cleaning tool will be exploited not only during research missions but also for the periodic monitoring, controlling and maintenance activities of well-known underwater archaeological sites (e.g. periodic cleaning operations). |
Sindirac, Can; Akkurt, Sedat Formation of La1-xSrxCo1-yFeyO3-delta cathode materials from precursor salts by heating in contact with CGO electrolyte Journal Article INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY, 41 (40), pp. 18157-18165, 2016, ISSN: 0360-3199. @article{ISI:000384852200041, title = {Formation of La1-xSrxCo1-yFeyO3-delta cathode materials from precursor salts by heating in contact with CGO electrolyte}, author = {Can Sindirac and Sedat Akkurt}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.07.143}, issn = {0360-3199}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-10-01}, journal = {INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY}, volume = {41}, number = {40}, pages = {18157-18165}, abstract = {The purpose of this study is to determine the solid state reactions leading to the formation of La0.6Sr0.4Co0.8Fe0.2O3 and La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3 which are widely used as cathode material in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) from precursor salts. Interactions between the cathode and the electrolyte layers are also investigated while the cathode layer formed upon heating in contact with the surface of cerium -gadolinium oxide (CGO) electrolyte substrates. Almost all combinations of precursor salt mixtures were tested to see if all solid state reactions are completed and what phases eventually formed. Most of the transformation was complete after 1050 degrees C heat treatment to yield different mixed oxides. The cathode layer was usually in porous form but was found to spread well over the substrate. Uneven diffusion of La, Sr, Co or Fe into the substrate influenced the stoichiometry of the resulting cathode layer in varying degrees. Fe was found to diffuse into the substrate. (C) 2016 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The purpose of this study is to determine the solid state reactions leading to the formation of La0.6Sr0.4Co0.8Fe0.2O3 and La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3 which are widely used as cathode material in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) from precursor salts. Interactions between the cathode and the electrolyte layers are also investigated while the cathode layer formed upon heating in contact with the surface of cerium -gadolinium oxide (CGO) electrolyte substrates. Almost all combinations of precursor salt mixtures were tested to see if all solid state reactions are completed and what phases eventually formed. Most of the transformation was complete after 1050 degrees C heat treatment to yield different mixed oxides. The cathode layer was usually in porous form but was found to spread well over the substrate. Uneven diffusion of La, Sr, Co or Fe into the substrate influenced the stoichiometry of the resulting cathode layer in varying degrees. Fe was found to diffuse into the substrate. (C) 2016 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Deveci, Arda H; Aydin, Levent; Artem, Secil H Buckling optimization of composite laminates using a hybrid algorithm under Puck failure criterion constraint Journal Article JOURNAL OF REINFORCED PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES, 35 (16), pp. 1233-1247, 2016, ISSN: 0731-6844. @article{ISI:000382493000002, title = {Buckling optimization of composite laminates using a hybrid algorithm under Puck failure criterion constraint}, author = {Arda H Deveci and Levent Aydin and Secil H Artem}, doi = {10.1177/0731684416646860}, issn = {0731-6844}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-08-01}, journal = {JOURNAL OF REINFORCED PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES}, volume = {35}, number = {16}, pages = {1233-1247}, abstract = {In this study, an optimization procedure is proposed to find the optimum stacking sequence designs of laminated composite plates in different fiber angle domains for maximum buckling resistance. A hybrid algorithm combining genetic algorithm and trust region reflective algorithm is used in the optimization to obtain higher performance and improve the quality of solutions. As a novelty, Puck fiber and inter-fiber failure criteria are directly implemented to the optimization problems as nonlinear function constraints, which have allowed more consistent and feasible results. The performance of the hybrid algorithm is demonstrated by comparing with the individual performances of genetic and trust region reflective algorithms via test problems from the literature. Also, a study is performed to exhibit the effectiveness of the selected failure criterion as constraint among the other common criteria. The proposed procedure is used to solve many problems including various design considerations. The results indicate that reliable stacking sequence designs can be achieved in specific configurations even for the composite plates subjected to superior buckling loads when Puck physically based (3D) failure theory is considered as a first ply failure constraint in the buckling optimization.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } In this study, an optimization procedure is proposed to find the optimum stacking sequence designs of laminated composite plates in different fiber angle domains for maximum buckling resistance. A hybrid algorithm combining genetic algorithm and trust region reflective algorithm is used in the optimization to obtain higher performance and improve the quality of solutions. As a novelty, Puck fiber and inter-fiber failure criteria are directly implemented to the optimization problems as nonlinear function constraints, which have allowed more consistent and feasible results. The performance of the hybrid algorithm is demonstrated by comparing with the individual performances of genetic and trust region reflective algorithms via test problems from the literature. Also, a study is performed to exhibit the effectiveness of the selected failure criterion as constraint among the other common criteria. The proposed procedure is used to solve many problems including various design considerations. The results indicate that reliable stacking sequence designs can be achieved in specific configurations even for the composite plates subjected to superior buckling loads when Puck physically based (3D) failure theory is considered as a first ply failure constraint in the buckling optimization. |
Pham, An Truong; Barisik, Murat; Kim, BoHung Interfacial thermal resistance between the graphene-coated copper and liquid water Journal Article INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER, 97 , pp. 422-431, 2016, ISSN: 0017-9310. @article{ISI:000374616900038, title = {Interfacial thermal resistance between the graphene-coated copper and liquid water}, author = {An Truong Pham and Murat Barisik and BoHung Kim}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2016.02.040}, issn = {0017-9310}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-06-01}, journal = {INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER}, volume = {97}, pages = {422-431}, abstract = {The thermal coupling at water-solid interfaces is a key factor in controlling thermal resistance and the performance of nanoscale devices. This is especially important across the recently engineered nano-composite structures composed of a graphene-coated-metal surface. In this paper, a series of molecular dynamics simulations were conducted to investigate Kapitza length at the interface of liquid water and nano-composite surfaces of graphene-coated-Cu(111). We found that Kapitza length gradually increased and converged to the value measured on pure graphite surface with the increase of the number of graphene layers inserted on the Cu surface. Different than the earlier hypothesis on the ``transparency of graphene,'' the Kapitza length at the interface of mono-layer graphene coated Cu and water was found to be 2.5 times larger than the value of bare Cu surface. This drastic change of thermal resistance with the additional of a single graphene is validated by the surface energy calculations indicating that the mono-layer graphene allows only similar to 18% van der Waals energy of underneath Cu to transmit. We introduced an ``overall interaction strength'' value for the nano-composites based the quantitative contribution of pair interaction potentials of each material with water into the total surface energy in each case. Similar to earlier studies, results revealed that Kapitza length shows exponentially variation as a function of the estimated interaction strength of the nano-composite surfaces. The effect of Cu/graphene coupling on thermal behavior between the nano-composite with water was characterized. The Kapitza length was found to decrease significantly with increased Cu/graphene strength in the case of weak coupling, while this behavior becomes negligible with strong coupling of Cu and graphene. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The thermal coupling at water-solid interfaces is a key factor in controlling thermal resistance and the performance of nanoscale devices. This is especially important across the recently engineered nano-composite structures composed of a graphene-coated-metal surface. In this paper, a series of molecular dynamics simulations were conducted to investigate Kapitza length at the interface of liquid water and nano-composite surfaces of graphene-coated-Cu(111). We found that Kapitza length gradually increased and converged to the value measured on pure graphite surface with the increase of the number of graphene layers inserted on the Cu surface. Different than the earlier hypothesis on the ``transparency of graphene,'' the Kapitza length at the interface of mono-layer graphene coated Cu and water was found to be 2.5 times larger than the value of bare Cu surface. This drastic change of thermal resistance with the additional of a single graphene is validated by the surface energy calculations indicating that the mono-layer graphene allows only similar to 18% van der Waals energy of underneath Cu to transmit. We introduced an ``overall interaction strength'' value for the nano-composites based the quantitative contribution of pair interaction potentials of each material with water into the total surface energy in each case. Similar to earlier studies, results revealed that Kapitza length shows exponentially variation as a function of the estimated interaction strength of the nano-composite surfaces. The effect of Cu/graphene coupling on thermal behavior between the nano-composite with water was characterized. The Kapitza length was found to decrease significantly with increased Cu/graphene strength in the case of weak coupling, while this behavior becomes negligible with strong coupling of Cu and graphene. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Turkan, Ugur; Guden, Mustafa; Sudagidan, Mert Staphylococcus epidermidis adhesion on surface-treated open-cell Ti6Al4V foams Journal Article BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING-BIOMEDIZINISCHE TECHNIK, 61 (3), pp. 299-307, 2016, ISSN: 0013-5585. @article{ISI:000377547000006, title = {Staphylococcus epidermidis adhesion on surface-treated open-cell Ti6Al4V foams}, author = {Ugur Turkan and Mustafa Guden and Mert Sudagidan}, doi = {10.1515/bmt-2015-0007}, issn = {0013-5585}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-06-01}, journal = {BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING-BIOMEDIZINISCHE TECHNIK}, volume = {61}, number = {3}, pages = {299-307}, abstract = {The effect of alkali and nitric acid surface treatments on the adhesion of Staphylococcus epidermidis to the surface of 60% porous open-cell Ti6Al4V foam was investigated. The resultant surface roughness of foam particles was determined from the ground flat surfaces of thin foam specimens. Alkali treatment formed a porous, rough Na2Ti5O11 surface layer on Ti6Al4V particles, while nitric acid treatment increased the number of undulations on foam flat and particle surfaces, leading to the development of finer surface topographical features. Both surface treatments increased the nanometric-scale surface roughness of particles and the number of bacteria adhering to the surface, while the adhesion was found to be significantly higher in alkali-treated foam sample. The significant increase in the number of bacterial attachment on the alkali-treated sample was attributed to the formation of a highly porous and nanorough Na2Ti5O11 surface layer.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The effect of alkali and nitric acid surface treatments on the adhesion of Staphylococcus epidermidis to the surface of 60% porous open-cell Ti6Al4V foam was investigated. The resultant surface roughness of foam particles was determined from the ground flat surfaces of thin foam specimens. Alkali treatment formed a porous, rough Na2Ti5O11 surface layer on Ti6Al4V particles, while nitric acid treatment increased the number of undulations on foam flat and particle surfaces, leading to the development of finer surface topographical features. Both surface treatments increased the nanometric-scale surface roughness of particles and the number of bacteria adhering to the surface, while the adhesion was found to be significantly higher in alkali-treated foam sample. The significant increase in the number of bacterial attachment on the alkali-treated sample was attributed to the formation of a highly porous and nanorough Na2Ti5O11 surface layer. |
Vo, Truong Quoc; Barisik, Murat; Kim, BoHung Atomic density effects on temperature characteristics and thermal transport at grain boundaries through a proper bin size selection Journal Article JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS, 144 (19), 2016, ISSN: 0021-9606. @article{ISI:000377712600039, title = {Atomic density effects on temperature characteristics and thermal transport at grain boundaries through a proper bin size selection}, author = {Truong Quoc Vo and Murat Barisik and BoHung Kim}, doi = {10.1063/1.4949763}, issn = {0021-9606}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-05-01}, journal = {JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS}, volume = {144}, number = {19}, abstract = {This study focuses on the proper characterization of temperature profiles across grain boundaries (GBs) in order to calculate the correct interfacial thermal resistance (ITR) and reveal the influence of GB geometries onto thermal transport. The solid-solid interfaces resulting from the orientation difference between the (001), (011), and (111) copper surfaces were investigated. Temperature discontinuities were observed at the boundary of grains due to the phonon mismatch, phonon backscattering, and atomic forces between dissimilar structures at the GBs. We observed that the temperature decreases gradually in the GB area rather than a sharp drop at the interface. As a result, three distinct temperature gradients developed at the GB which were different than the one observed in the bulk solid. This behavior extends a couple molecular diameters into both sides of the interface where we defined a thickness at GB based on the measured temperature profiles for characterization. Results showed dependence on the selection of the bin size used to average the temperature data from the molecular dynamics system. The bin size on the order of the crystal layer spacing was found to present an accurate temperature profile through the GB. We further calculated the GB thickness of various cases by using potential energy (PE) distributions which showed agreement with direct measurements from the temperature profile and validated the proper binning. The variation of grain crystal orientation developed different molecular densities which were characterized by the average atomic surface density (ASD) definition. Our results revealed that the ASD is the primary factor affecting the structural disorders and heat transfer at the solid-solid interfaces. Using a system in which the planes are highly close-packed can enhance the probability of interactions and the degree of overlap between vibrational density of states (VDOS) of atoms forming at interfaces, leading to a reduced ITR. Thus, an accurate understanding of thermal characteristics at the GB can be formulated by selecting a proper bin size. Published by AIP Publishing.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This study focuses on the proper characterization of temperature profiles across grain boundaries (GBs) in order to calculate the correct interfacial thermal resistance (ITR) and reveal the influence of GB geometries onto thermal transport. The solid-solid interfaces resulting from the orientation difference between the (001), (011), and (111) copper surfaces were investigated. Temperature discontinuities were observed at the boundary of grains due to the phonon mismatch, phonon backscattering, and atomic forces between dissimilar structures at the GBs. We observed that the temperature decreases gradually in the GB area rather than a sharp drop at the interface. As a result, three distinct temperature gradients developed at the GB which were different than the one observed in the bulk solid. This behavior extends a couple molecular diameters into both sides of the interface where we defined a thickness at GB based on the measured temperature profiles for characterization. Results showed dependence on the selection of the bin size used to average the temperature data from the molecular dynamics system. The bin size on the order of the crystal layer spacing was found to present an accurate temperature profile through the GB. We further calculated the GB thickness of various cases by using potential energy (PE) distributions which showed agreement with direct measurements from the temperature profile and validated the proper binning. The variation of grain crystal orientation developed different molecular densities which were characterized by the average atomic surface density (ASD) definition. Our results revealed that the ASD is the primary factor affecting the structural disorders and heat transfer at the solid-solid interfaces. Using a system in which the planes are highly close-packed can enhance the probability of interactions and the degree of overlap between vibrational density of states (VDOS) of atoms forming at interfaces, leading to a reduced ITR. Thus, an accurate understanding of thermal characteristics at the GB can be formulated by selecting a proper bin size. Published by AIP Publishing. |
Basturk, S B; Tanoglu, M; Cankaya, M A; Egilmez, O O Dynamic behavior predictions of fiber-metal laminate/aluminum foam sandwiches under various explosive weights Journal Article JOURNAL OF SANDWICH STRUCTURES & MATERIALS, 18 (3), pp. 321-342, 2016, ISSN: 1099-6362. @article{ISI:000375128600003b, title = {Dynamic behavior predictions of fiber-metal laminate/aluminum foam sandwiches under various explosive weights}, author = {S B Basturk and M Tanoglu and M A Cankaya and O O Egilmez}, doi = {10.1177/1099636215603036}, issn = {1099-6362}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-05-01}, journal = {JOURNAL OF SANDWICH STRUCTURES & MATERIALS}, volume = {18}, number = {3}, pages = {321-342}, abstract = {Application of blast tests causes some problems to characterize the performance of panels due to the drastic conditions of explosive medium. Real test has high safety concerns and is not easily accessible because of its extra budget. Some approaches are needed for the preliminary predictions of dynamic characteristics of panels under blast loading conditions. In this study, the response of sandwiches under blast effect was evaluated by combining quasi-static experiments and computational blast test data. The primary aim is to relate the quasi-static panel analysis to dynamic blast load. Based on this idea, lightweight sandwich composites were subjected to quasi-static compression loading with a special test apparatus and the samples were assumed as single degree-of-freedom mass-spring systems to include dynamic effect. This approach provides a simpler way to simulate the blast loading over the surface of the panels and reveals the possible failure mechanisms without applying any explosives. Therefore the design of the panels can be revised by considering quasi-static test results. In this work, the peak deflections and survivabilities of sandwiches for various explosive weights were predicted based on the formulations reported in the literature. Major failure types were also identified and evaluated with respect to their thicknesses.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Application of blast tests causes some problems to characterize the performance of panels due to the drastic conditions of explosive medium. Real test has high safety concerns and is not easily accessible because of its extra budget. Some approaches are needed for the preliminary predictions of dynamic characteristics of panels under blast loading conditions. In this study, the response of sandwiches under blast effect was evaluated by combining quasi-static experiments and computational blast test data. The primary aim is to relate the quasi-static panel analysis to dynamic blast load. Based on this idea, lightweight sandwich composites were subjected to quasi-static compression loading with a special test apparatus and the samples were assumed as single degree-of-freedom mass-spring systems to include dynamic effect. This approach provides a simpler way to simulate the blast loading over the surface of the panels and reveals the possible failure mechanisms without applying any explosives. Therefore the design of the panels can be revised by considering quasi-static test results. In this work, the peak deflections and survivabilities of sandwiches for various explosive weights were predicted based on the formulations reported in the literature. Major failure types were also identified and evaluated with respect to their thicknesses. |
Merter, Emrah N; Baser, Gulnur; Tanoglu, Metin JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS, 50 (12, SI), pp. 1697-1706, 2016, ISSN: 0021-9983. @article{ISI:000374328300014, title = {Effects of hybrid yarn preparation technique and fiber sizing on the mechanical properties of continuous glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites}, author = {Emrah N Merter and Gulnur Baser and Metin Tanoglu}, doi = {10.1177/0021998315595710}, issn = {0021-9983}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-05-01}, journal = {JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS}, volume = {50}, number = {12, SI}, pages = {1697-1706}, abstract = {In this study, hybrid yarns were developed by commingling the continuous polypropylene and glass fibers using air jet and direct twist preparation techniques. The non-crimp fabrics were obtained with +/- 45 degrees fiber orientation from these hybrid yarns. The fabrics were prepared with fiber sizings that are compatible and incompatible with polypropylene matrix to investigate the effect of interfacial adhesion on the properties of the thermoplastic composites. Composite panels were produced from the developed fabrics by hot press compression method and microstructural and mechanical properties of the composites were investigated. It was found that type of the hybrid yarn preparation technique and glass fiber sizing applied on the glass fibers have some important role on the properties of the composites. Composites made of fabrics produced by air jet hybrid yarn preparation technique exhibited better results than those produced by direct twist covering (single or double) hybrid yarn preparation techniques. The highest flexural properties (99.1MPa flexural strength and 9.55 GPa flexural modulus) were obtained from the composites manufactured from fabric containing compatible sizing, due to better adhesion at the interface of glass fibers and polypropylene matrix. The composite fabricated from fabric with polypropylene compatible sizing also exhibited the highest peel resistance (interlaminar peel strength value of 5.87N/mm). On the other hand, it was found that hybrid yarn preparation technique and type of the glass fiber sizing have insignificant effect on the impact properties of the glass fiber/polypropylene composites.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } In this study, hybrid yarns were developed by commingling the continuous polypropylene and glass fibers using air jet and direct twist preparation techniques. The non-crimp fabrics were obtained with +/- 45 degrees fiber orientation from these hybrid yarns. The fabrics were prepared with fiber sizings that are compatible and incompatible with polypropylene matrix to investigate the effect of interfacial adhesion on the properties of the thermoplastic composites. Composite panels were produced from the developed fabrics by hot press compression method and microstructural and mechanical properties of the composites were investigated. It was found that type of the hybrid yarn preparation technique and glass fiber sizing applied on the glass fibers have some important role on the properties of the composites. Composites made of fabrics produced by air jet hybrid yarn preparation technique exhibited better results than those produced by direct twist covering (single or double) hybrid yarn preparation techniques. The highest flexural properties (99.1MPa flexural strength and 9.55 GPa flexural modulus) were obtained from the composites manufactured from fabric containing compatible sizing, due to better adhesion at the interface of glass fibers and polypropylene matrix. The composite fabricated from fabric with polypropylene compatible sizing also exhibited the highest peel resistance (interlaminar peel strength value of 5.87N/mm). On the other hand, it was found that hybrid yarn preparation technique and type of the glass fiber sizing have insignificant effect on the impact properties of the glass fiber/polypropylene composites. |
Tasdemirci, Alper; Kara, Ali; Turan, Kivanc; Sahin, Selim; Guden, Mustafa Effect of heat treatment on the blast loading response of combined geometry shell core sandwich structures Journal Article THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES, 100 , pp. 180-191, 2016, ISSN: 0263-8231. @article{ISI:000369463600016, title = {Effect of heat treatment on the blast loading response of combined geometry shell core sandwich structures}, author = {Alper Tasdemirci and Ali Kara and Kivanc Turan and Selim Sahin and Mustafa Guden}, doi = {10.1016/j.tws.2015.12.012}, issn = {0263-8231}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-03-01}, journal = {THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES}, volume = {100}, pages = {180-191}, abstract = {The effect of heat treatment on the dynamic crushing and energy absorption behavior of combined geometry shell cores (hemisphere and cylinder) of sandwich structures were investigated both experimentally and numerically. The applied heat treatment on the combined geometry shell cores relieved the stress caused by deep drawing, diminishing the peak transmitted forces. The verified numerical models of the as-received and heat-treated combined geometry shells were used to model blast loading of various sandwich configurations and the additional sandwich configurations of reversing the cylindrical side of the cores to the impacted side. Both the applied heat-treatment and the reversing process decreased the magnitude of the force transmitted to the protected structure. The applied heat treatment increased the arrival time of blast force wave to the protected structure, while the reversing resulted in opposite. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The effect of heat treatment on the dynamic crushing and energy absorption behavior of combined geometry shell cores (hemisphere and cylinder) of sandwich structures were investigated both experimentally and numerically. The applied heat treatment on the combined geometry shell cores relieved the stress caused by deep drawing, diminishing the peak transmitted forces. The verified numerical models of the as-received and heat-treated combined geometry shells were used to model blast loading of various sandwich configurations and the additional sandwich configurations of reversing the cylindrical side of the cores to the impacted side. Both the applied heat-treatment and the reversing process decreased the magnitude of the force transmitted to the protected structure. The applied heat treatment increased the arrival time of blast force wave to the protected structure, while the reversing resulted in opposite. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Dede, Mehmet Ismet Can; Maaroof, Omar W; Tatlicioglu, Enver A New Objective Function for Obstacle Avoidance by Redundant Service Robot Arms Journal Article INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED ROBOTIC SYSTEMS, 13 , 2016, ISSN: 1729-8806. @article{ISI:000372038700001, title = {A New Objective Function for Obstacle Avoidance by Redundant Service Robot Arms}, author = {Mehmet Ismet Can Dede and Omar W Maaroof and Enver Tatlicioglu}, doi = {10.5772/62471}, issn = {1729-8806}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-03-01}, journal = {INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED ROBOTIC SYSTEMS}, volume = {13}, abstract = {The performance of task-space tracking control of kinematically redundant robots regulating self-motion to ensure obstacle avoidance is studied and discussed. As the sub-task objective, the links of the kinematically redundant assistive robot should avoid any collisions with the patient that is being assisted. The shortcomings of the obstacle avoidance algorithms are discussed and a new obstacle avoidance algorithm is proposed. The performance of the proposed algorithm is validated with tests that were carried out using the virtual model of a seven degrees-of-freedom robot arm. The test results indicate that the developed controller for the robot manipulator is successful in both accomplishing the main-task and the sub-task objectives.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The performance of task-space tracking control of kinematically redundant robots regulating self-motion to ensure obstacle avoidance is studied and discussed. As the sub-task objective, the links of the kinematically redundant assistive robot should avoid any collisions with the patient that is being assisted. The shortcomings of the obstacle avoidance algorithms are discussed and a new obstacle avoidance algorithm is proposed. The performance of the proposed algorithm is validated with tests that were carried out using the virtual model of a seven degrees-of-freedom robot arm. The test results indicate that the developed controller for the robot manipulator is successful in both accomplishing the main-task and the sub-task objectives. |
Barisik, Murat; Beskok, Ali ``Law of the nano-wall'' in nano-channel gas flows Journal Article MICROFLUIDICS AND NANOFLUIDICS, 20 (3), 2016, ISSN: 1613-4982. @article{ISI:000372866300003, title = {``Law of the nano-wall'' in nano-channel gas flows}, author = {Murat Barisik and Ali Beskok}, doi = {10.1007/s10404-016-1713-6}, issn = {1613-4982}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-03-01}, journal = {MICROFLUIDICS AND NANOFLUIDICS}, volume = {20}, number = {3}, abstract = {Molecular dynamics simulations of force-driven nano-channel gas flows show two distinct flow regions. While the bulk flow region can be determined using kinetic theory, transport in the near-wall region is dominated by gas-wall interactions. This duality enables definition of an inner-layer scaling, y*, based on the molecular dimensions. For gas-wall interactions determined by Lennard-Jones potential, the velocity distribution for y* <= 3 exhibits a universal behavior as a function of the local Knudsen number and gas-wall interaction parameters, which can be interpreted as the ``law of the nano-wall.'' Knowing the velocity and density distributions within this region and using the bulk flow velocity profiles from Beskok-Karniadakis model (Beskok and Karniadakis in Microscale Thermophys Eng 3(1): 43-77, 1999), we outline a procedure that can correct kinetic-theory-based mass flow rate predictions in the literature for various nano-channel gas flows.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Molecular dynamics simulations of force-driven nano-channel gas flows show two distinct flow regions. While the bulk flow region can be determined using kinetic theory, transport in the near-wall region is dominated by gas-wall interactions. This duality enables definition of an inner-layer scaling, y*, based on the molecular dimensions. For gas-wall interactions determined by Lennard-Jones potential, the velocity distribution for y* <= 3 exhibits a universal behavior as a function of the local Knudsen number and gas-wall interaction parameters, which can be interpreted as the ``law of the nano-wall.'' Knowing the velocity and density distributions within this region and using the bulk flow velocity profiles from Beskok-Karniadakis model (Beskok and Karniadakis in Microscale Thermophys Eng 3(1): 43-77, 1999), we outline a procedure that can correct kinetic-theory-based mass flow rate predictions in the literature for various nano-channel gas flows. |
Kosun, Caglar; Ozdemir, Serhan A superstatistical model of vehicular traffic flow Journal Article PHYSICA A-STATISTICAL MECHANICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS, 444 , pp. 466-475, 2016, ISSN: 0378-4371. @article{ISI:000366785900043, title = {A superstatistical model of vehicular traffic flow}, author = {Caglar Kosun and Serhan Ozdemir}, doi = {10.1016/j.physa.2015.10.042}, issn = {0378-4371}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-02-01}, journal = {PHYSICA A-STATISTICAL MECHANICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS}, volume = {444}, pages = {466-475}, abstract = {In the analysis of vehicular traffic flow, a myriad of techniques have been implemented. In this study, superstatistics is used in modeling the traffic flow on a highway segment. Traffic variables such as vehicular speeds, volume, and headway were collected for three days. For the superstatistical approach, at least two distinct time scales must exist, so that a superposition of nonequilibrium systems assumption could hold. When the slow dynamics of the vehicle speeds exhibit a Gaussian distribution in between the fluctuations of the system at large, one speaks of a relaxation to a local equilibrium. These Gaussian distributions are found with corresponding standard deviations 1/root beta. This translates into a series of fluctuating beta values, hence the statistics of statistics, superstatistics. The traffic flow model has generated an inverse temperature parameter (beta) distribution as well as the speed distribution. This beta distribution has shown that the fluctuations in beta are distributed with respect to a chi-square distribution. It must be mentioned that two distinct Tsallis q values are specified: one is time-dependent and the other is independent. A ramification of these q values is that the highway segment and the traffic flow generate separate characteristics. This highway segment in question is not only nonadditive in nature, but a nonequilibrium driven system, with frequent relaxations to a Gaussian. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } In the analysis of vehicular traffic flow, a myriad of techniques have been implemented. In this study, superstatistics is used in modeling the traffic flow on a highway segment. Traffic variables such as vehicular speeds, volume, and headway were collected for three days. For the superstatistical approach, at least two distinct time scales must exist, so that a superposition of nonequilibrium systems assumption could hold. When the slow dynamics of the vehicle speeds exhibit a Gaussian distribution in between the fluctuations of the system at large, one speaks of a relaxation to a local equilibrium. These Gaussian distributions are found with corresponding standard deviations 1/root beta. This translates into a series of fluctuating beta values, hence the statistics of statistics, superstatistics. The traffic flow model has generated an inverse temperature parameter (beta) distribution as well as the speed distribution. This beta distribution has shown that the fluctuations in beta are distributed with respect to a chi-square distribution. It must be mentioned that two distinct Tsallis q values are specified: one is time-dependent and the other is independent. A ramification of these q values is that the highway segment and the traffic flow generate separate characteristics. This highway segment in question is not only nonadditive in nature, but a nonequilibrium driven system, with frequent relaxations to a Gaussian. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
Uzunoglu, Emre; Dede, Mehmet Ismet Can; Kiper, Gokhan Trajectory planning for a planar macro-micro manipulator of a laser-cutting machine Journal Article INDUSTRIAL ROBOT-THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ROBOTICS RESEARCH AND APPLICATION, 43 (5, SI), pp. 513-523, 2016, ISSN: 0143-991X. @article{ISI:000386142100009, title = {Trajectory planning for a planar macro-micro manipulator of a laser-cutting machine}, author = {Emre Uzunoglu and Mehmet Ismet Can Dede and Gokhan Kiper}, doi = {10.1108/IR-02-2016-0057}, issn = {0143-991X}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-01}, journal = {INDUSTRIAL ROBOT-THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ROBOTICS RESEARCH AND APPLICATION}, volume = {43}, number = {5, SI}, pages = {513-523}, abstract = {Purpose - In the industry, there is always a demand to shorten the task completion durations to maximize the efficiency of the operation. This work focuses on making use of a special type of kinematic redundancy, macro-micro manipulation, to minimize the task completion duration. The purpose of this paper is to develop the most convenient trajectory planner to be integrated with industrial computerized numerical control (CNC) systems to resolve kinematic redundancy for task duration minimization. Design/methodology/approach - A special type of kinematic redundancy is devised by using two kinematically different mechanisms that have different advantages, which are named as macro and micro mechanisms. In this case, the control design including the trajectory planning should be devised taking into account the distinct advantages of both mechanisms. A new trajectory planning algorithm is designed and used for the constructed planar laser-cutting machine, and some benchmark pieces are cut. Findings - Offline method has practical limitations for employment in a real case scenario such as assuming infinite jerk limits for each axis motion. This limitation was removed by using an online trajectory generation technique. Experimental test results indicate that the online trajectory planning technique developed for the macro-micro mechanism to shorten the task duration was successful. Practical implications - Although the new trajectory planning algorithm is implemented for a laser-cutting machine, it can also be used for other manufacturing systems that require higher acceleration and accuracy levels than the conventional machines. The new algorithm is compatible with the commercially available CNC systems. Originality/value - In this work, a new approach to reducing the task duration for planar machining operations was introduced by making use of macro-micro manipulation concept. The core novelty of the work is devising trajectory planning algorithms to get the most efficiency in terms of acceleration limits from a macro-micro manipulation while making these algorithms deployable to most of the CNC systems.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Purpose - In the industry, there is always a demand to shorten the task completion durations to maximize the efficiency of the operation. This work focuses on making use of a special type of kinematic redundancy, macro-micro manipulation, to minimize the task completion duration. The purpose of this paper is to develop the most convenient trajectory planner to be integrated with industrial computerized numerical control (CNC) systems to resolve kinematic redundancy for task duration minimization. Design/methodology/approach - A special type of kinematic redundancy is devised by using two kinematically different mechanisms that have different advantages, which are named as macro and micro mechanisms. In this case, the control design including the trajectory planning should be devised taking into account the distinct advantages of both mechanisms. A new trajectory planning algorithm is designed and used for the constructed planar laser-cutting machine, and some benchmark pieces are cut. Findings - Offline method has practical limitations for employment in a real case scenario such as assuming infinite jerk limits for each axis motion. This limitation was removed by using an online trajectory generation technique. Experimental test results indicate that the online trajectory planning technique developed for the macro-micro mechanism to shorten the task duration was successful. Practical implications - Although the new trajectory planning algorithm is implemented for a laser-cutting machine, it can also be used for other manufacturing systems that require higher acceleration and accuracy levels than the conventional machines. The new algorithm is compatible with the commercially available CNC systems. Originality/value - In this work, a new approach to reducing the task duration for planar machining operations was introduced by making use of macro-micro manipulation concept. The core novelty of the work is devising trajectory planning algorithms to get the most efficiency in terms of acceleration limits from a macro-micro manipulation while making these algorithms deployable to most of the CNC systems. |
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Kangal, Serkan; Kartav, Osman; Tanoglu, Metin; Aktas, Engin; Artem, Secil H JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS, 0000, ISSN: 0021-9983. @article{ISI:000484312700001, title = {Investigation of interlayer hybridization effect on burst pressure performance of composite overwrapped pressure vessels with load-sharing metallic liner}, author = {Serkan Kangal and Osman Kartav and Metin Tanoglu and Engin Aktas and Secil H Artem}, doi = {10.1177/0021998319870588, Early Access Date = AUG 2019}, issn = {0021-9983}, journal = {JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS}, abstract = {In this study, multi-layered composite overwrapped pressure vessels for high-pressure gaseous storage were designed, modeled by finite element method and manufactured by filament winding technique. 34CrMo4 steel was selected as a load-sharing metallic liner. Glass and carbon filaments were overwrapped on the liner with a winding angle of [+/- 11 degrees/90 degrees(2)](3) to obtain fully overwrapped composite reinforced vessel with non-identical front and back dome endings. The vessels were loaded with increasing internal pressure up to the burst pressure level. The mechanical performances of pressure vessels, (i) fully overwrapped with glass fibers and (ii) with additional two carbon hoop layers on the cylindrical section, were investigated by both experimental and numerical approaches. In numerical approaches, finite element analysis was performed featuring a simple progressive damage model available in ANSYS software package for the composite section. The metal liner was modeled as elastic-plastic material. The results reveal that the finite element model provides a good correlation between experimental and numerical strain results for the vessels, together with the indication of the positive effect on radial deformation of the COPVs due to the composite interlayer hybridization. The constructed model was also able to predict experimental burst pressures within a range of 8%. However, the experimental and finite element analysis results showed that hybridization of hoop layers did not have any significant impact on the burst pressure performance of the vessels. This finding was attributed to the change of load-sharing capacity of composite layers due to the stiffness difference of carbon and glass fibers.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } In this study, multi-layered composite overwrapped pressure vessels for high-pressure gaseous storage were designed, modeled by finite element method and manufactured by filament winding technique. 34CrMo4 steel was selected as a load-sharing metallic liner. Glass and carbon filaments were overwrapped on the liner with a winding angle of [+/- 11 degrees/90 degrees(2)](3) to obtain fully overwrapped composite reinforced vessel with non-identical front and back dome endings. The vessels were loaded with increasing internal pressure up to the burst pressure level. The mechanical performances of pressure vessels, (i) fully overwrapped with glass fibers and (ii) with additional two carbon hoop layers on the cylindrical section, were investigated by both experimental and numerical approaches. In numerical approaches, finite element analysis was performed featuring a simple progressive damage model available in ANSYS software package for the composite section. The metal liner was modeled as elastic-plastic material. The results reveal that the finite element model provides a good correlation between experimental and numerical strain results for the vessels, together with the indication of the positive effect on radial deformation of the COPVs due to the composite interlayer hybridization. The constructed model was also able to predict experimental burst pressures within a range of 8%. However, the experimental and finite element analysis results showed that hybridization of hoop layers did not have any significant impact on the burst pressure performance of the vessels. This finding was attributed to the change of load-sharing capacity of composite layers due to the stiffness difference of carbon and glass fibers. |
Sindirac, Can; Ahsen, Ali; Ozturk, Osman; Akkurt, Sedat; I, Viola Birss; Buyukaksoy, Aligul Fabrication of LSCF and LSCF-GDC nanocomposite thin films using polymeric precursors Journal Article IONICS, 0000, ISSN: 0947-7047. @article{ISI:000493636500001, title = {Fabrication of LSCF and LSCF-GDC nanocomposite thin films using polymeric precursors}, author = {Can Sindirac and Ali Ahsen and Osman Ozturk and Sedat Akkurt and Viola Birss I and Aligul Buyukaksoy}, doi = {10.1007/s11581-019-03262-4, Early Access Date = NOV 2019}, issn = {0947-7047}, journal = {IONICS}, abstract = {La1-xSrxCoyFe1-yO3 (LSCF) and LSCF-gadolinia-doped ceria (LSCF-GDC) composites are used as solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) cathodes. In the present study, to maximize the LSCF/gas and LSCF/GDC interfacial area and thus enhance the performance, we fabricated both single-phase LSCF and composite LSCF-GDC thin-film electrodes using a facile and cost-effective polymeric precursor technique. This method involves molecular level mixing of cations in solution form and results in average particle sizes of ca. 72 nm and 60 nm upon annealing at 700 degrees C, respectively. For LSCF, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements indicate very low electrode polarization resistances of ca. 0.6 omega cm(2) per electrode at 600 degrees C. However, the addition of GDC results in poorer electrochemical activity but better microstructural and electrochemical stability, all at 600 degrees C. Surface analysis revealed that Fe surface segregation occurs in the single-phase LSCF, while predominantly Co segregation is observed at the LSCF-GDC composite electrode surface.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } La1-xSrxCoyFe1-yO3 (LSCF) and LSCF-gadolinia-doped ceria (LSCF-GDC) composites are used as solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) cathodes. In the present study, to maximize the LSCF/gas and LSCF/GDC interfacial area and thus enhance the performance, we fabricated both single-phase LSCF and composite LSCF-GDC thin-film electrodes using a facile and cost-effective polymeric precursor technique. This method involves molecular level mixing of cations in solution form and results in average particle sizes of ca. 72 nm and 60 nm upon annealing at 700 degrees C, respectively. For LSCF, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements indicate very low electrode polarization resistances of ca. 0.6 omega cm(2) per electrode at 600 degrees C. However, the addition of GDC results in poorer electrochemical activity but better microstructural and electrochemical stability, all at 600 degrees C. Surface analysis revealed that Fe surface segregation occurs in the single-phase LSCF, while predominantly Co segregation is observed at the LSCF-GDC composite electrode surface. |
Kangal, Serkan; Kartav, Osman; Tanoglu, Metin; Aktas, Engin; Artem, Secil H JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS, 0000, ISSN: 0021-9983. @article{ISI:000484312700001b, title = {Investigation of interlayer hybridization effect on burst pressure performance of composite overwrapped pressure vessels with load-sharing metallic liner}, author = {Serkan Kangal and Osman Kartav and Metin Tanoglu and Engin Aktas and Secil H Artem}, doi = {10.1177/0021998319870588, Early Access Date = AUG 2019}, issn = {0021-9983}, journal = {JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS}, abstract = {In this study, multi-layered composite overwrapped pressure vessels for high-pressure gaseous storage were designed, modeled by finite element method and manufactured by filament winding technique. 34CrMo4 steel was selected as a load-sharing metallic liner. Glass and carbon filaments were overwrapped on the liner with a winding angle of [+/- 11 degrees/90 degrees(2)](3) to obtain fully overwrapped composite reinforced vessel with non-identical front and back dome endings. The vessels were loaded with increasing internal pressure up to the burst pressure level. The mechanical performances of pressure vessels, (i) fully overwrapped with glass fibers and (ii) with additional two carbon hoop layers on the cylindrical section, were investigated by both experimental and numerical approaches. In numerical approaches, finite element analysis was performed featuring a simple progressive damage model available in ANSYS software package for the composite section. The metal liner was modeled as elastic-plastic material. The results reveal that the finite element model provides a good correlation between experimental and numerical strain results for the vessels, together with the indication of the positive effect on radial deformation of the COPVs due to the composite interlayer hybridization. The constructed model was also able to predict experimental burst pressures within a range of 8%. However, the experimental and finite element analysis results showed that hybridization of hoop layers did not have any significant impact on the burst pressure performance of the vessels. This finding was attributed to the change of load-sharing capacity of composite layers due to the stiffness difference of carbon and glass fibers.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } In this study, multi-layered composite overwrapped pressure vessels for high-pressure gaseous storage were designed, modeled by finite element method and manufactured by filament winding technique. 34CrMo4 steel was selected as a load-sharing metallic liner. Glass and carbon filaments were overwrapped on the liner with a winding angle of [+/- 11 degrees/90 degrees(2)](3) to obtain fully overwrapped composite reinforced vessel with non-identical front and back dome endings. The vessels were loaded with increasing internal pressure up to the burst pressure level. The mechanical performances of pressure vessels, (i) fully overwrapped with glass fibers and (ii) with additional two carbon hoop layers on the cylindrical section, were investigated by both experimental and numerical approaches. In numerical approaches, finite element analysis was performed featuring a simple progressive damage model available in ANSYS software package for the composite section. The metal liner was modeled as elastic-plastic material. The results reveal that the finite element model provides a good correlation between experimental and numerical strain results for the vessels, together with the indication of the positive effect on radial deformation of the COPVs due to the composite interlayer hybridization. The constructed model was also able to predict experimental burst pressures within a range of 8%. However, the experimental and finite element analysis results showed that hybridization of hoop layers did not have any significant impact on the burst pressure performance of the vessels. This finding was attributed to the change of load-sharing capacity of composite layers due to the stiffness difference of carbon and glass fibers. |