Applied Mechanics, Volume 6, Issue 3

In developing a mathematical model of a railway track, the question of determining the dimensions of the modeling domain inevitably arises. If the modeling area is too small, boundary effects may significantly influence the results, reducing their ac...

This study investigates the mechanical behavior of water-washable photosensitive resins used in masked stereolithography (mSLA) 3D printing, evaluating the effect of post-curing time (0, 5, 10, 30, and 60 min) and printing orientation (Flat [XY], Ver...

This study examines the influence of printing parameters and filament composition on the mechanical properties of 3D printed parts, building upon prior research in fused deposition modeling. Two combinations of printing parameters, 75% infill, 0°...

In human-centered robotic applications, safety, efficiency, and adaptability are critical for enabling effective interaction and performance. Incorporating electromagnetic continuously variable transmission (EM-CVT) systems into robotic designs enhan...

A simple analytic procedure for the linear static analysis of short thin-walled beams with monosymmetric open cross-sections subjected to eccentric axial loading is presented. Under eccentric compressive loading, the beam is subjected to compression/...

The accuracy of modal superposition methods for determining displacement or strain field of structures largely depends on the selection of modes relevant to its deformation. Analytical methods for modal selection have been developed to minimise error...

Displacement measurement is a critical issue in mechanical engineering. The moiré effect increases the accuracy of contactless measurements. We theoretically estimated the sensitivity threshold of moiré measurements using a digital came...

This study aimed to determine optimal forming conditions by comparing the compaction behavior and microstructural characteristics of two Fe-based Soft Magnetic Composite (SMC) powders, Somaloy 700HR 5P and Somaloy 130i 5P. A full factorial design was...

Predicting oil film thickness at ball–raceway contacts under elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) conditions remains a complex tribological challenge. This complexity arises from dynamic variations in contact load, rotational speed, hydrodynami...

This scoping review paper provides an overview of the evolution, the current stage, and the future prospects of fracture studies on composite laminates. A fundamental understanding of composite materials is presented by highlighting the roles of the...

Thermodynamic free energy is used to elucidate the significance of energy dissipation-induced temperature rise on the performance, reliability, and durability of all systems, biological, chemical and physical. Transformation (a measure of reliability...

Additive Manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the production of intricate geometries tailored to customized functional mechanical properties, making it widely adopted across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and biomedical sectors...

This study presents an approach based on data-driven methods for determining the parameters needed to model time-dependent material behaviour. The time-dependent behaviour of the thermoplastic polymer polybutylene terephthalate is investigated. The m...

Most physical systems exhibit nonlinear behavior while in motion, making their resolution challenging due to nonlinearity, dynamic effects, and sensitivity to parameters such as frequency and amplitude. Traditional analytical and numerical approaches...

Conical screw compressors are equipment used to compress air or other gases, using a mechanism consisting of two conically shaped rotors (screws), which rotate one inside the other. This specific design offers advantages in terms of its efficiency, d...

The aim of this paper is to present the results of an experimental and numerical investigation into the degradation of reinforced concrete (RC) specimens subjected to an accelerated corrosion process using impressed current in the presence of chlorid...

Empirical and numerical methodologies for the geomechanical assessment of underground excavations have evolved in recent years to adapt to the geotechnical and structural conditions of natural caves, enabling stability evaluation and ensuring safe co...

The interaction between thermal fields and mechanical loads in thin-walled cylindrical shells introduces complex dynamic behaviors relevant to aerospace and mechanical engineering applications. This study investigates the axial stress wave propagatio...

Basketball requires intense movements like jumping and sudden changes in direction, increasing the risk of slips and falls due to poor shoe–court traction. Therefore, a significant demand is for good traction performance in basketball shoes, pa...

The formation of hot tearing during direct chill casting of aluminum alloys, specifically AA6111, is a significant challenge in the production of ingots for industrial applications. This study investigates the role of hydrostatic pressure and tensile...

Crash boxes play a crucial role in automotive safety by absorbing impact energy during collisions. The advancement of additive manufacturing (AM), particularly Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), has enabled the fabrication of geometrically complex and...

Unlike previous studies focusing on two-layer structures or single-parameter effects, this work systematically investigates the influence of sheet layer combination modes on the mechanical properties of three-layer AA6063-T6 self-piercing riveting (S...

Properly refrigerating hard-to-cut alloys during grinding is key to achieve high quality, strict tolerances, and good surface finishing. Nonetheless, literature about the influence of cooling-lubrication conditions (CLCs) on dimensional accuracy of g...

The sandwich plates in consideration are structures composed of a number of Lévy plate components laminated with viscoelastic layers, and they are seen in broad engineering applications. In vibration analysis of a sandwich plate, conventional...

This paper develops an analytical turbulence model for open-ended squeeze film damper (SFD) application. Prandtl’s mixing length theory is adopted to describe the momentum transfer within the damper for its thin-film turbulent flow. A novel tur...

Machining Nomex honeycomb cores is essential for manufacturing components that meet the stringent requirements of industrial sectors, but the complexity of this type of structure material requires specialized techniques to minimize defects, ensure op...

This study investigates the biotribological performance of alumina–UHMWPE and alumina–PEEK hip implant couples through finite element simulation (ANSYS v24) and statistical inference (STATA v17). During gait cycle loading simulations, sig...