A review of studies on the electroplastic effect on the deformation process in various conductive materials and alloys for the last decade has been carried out. Aspects, such as the mode and regimes of electric current, the practical methods of its i...
The aim of this paper is to investigate the mechanism of an electric current-assisted superplastic deformation on 3Y-TZP in an oxygen-lean atmosphere. The experiments were performed with different electric currents in the range of 0~5 A. The results...
Improving the thermal efficiency of internal combustion engines plays a crucial role in reducing fuel consumption and engine emissions. Studies have shown that the friction loss caused by the piston ring–cylinder liner pair accounts for approxi...
In this work, the tensile deformation behavior of an as-extruded AZ80 magnesium alloy under pulsed current (PC) was investigated based on microstructure observations. We found that compared with the tensile tests at room temperature (RT) and given te...
This paper focuses on the fabrication of as-forged Ti46.5Al2Cr1.8Nb-(W, B) alloy via pulse current auxiliary isothermal forging (PCIF). The starting material composed of near gamma (NG) microstructure was fabricated by adopting pre-alloyed powders vi...
The research on the deformation mechanism of monopile foundation supporting offshore wind turbines is significant to optimize the design of a monopile foundation under wave and current load. In this paper, a three-dimensional wave-pile-soil coupling...
The problem of the real existence of the electroplastic effect during deformation of metallic materials of different nature is still relevant. At the same time, the influence of structure refinement is not considered enough. In this work, the deforma...
In this study, numerical simulations were conducted in order to understand the role of wave-current interactions in wave deformation. The wave-current interaction mechanisms, wave reflection and energy loss due to currents, the effect of incident con...
This study uses the least squares collocation method to fuse the leveling vertical deformation velocity in the Sichuan–Yunnan region with the GNSS observations of this region from 320 stations in the China Crustal Movement Observation Network (...
This paper compares numerical simulations with experiments to study the deformation of lean premixed spherically expanding flames under a negative direct current (DC) electric field. The experiments, including the flame deformation and the ionic dist...
Over the last decades, the aquaculture sector increased significantly and constantly, moving fish-farm plants further from the coast, and exposing them to increasingly high forces due to currents and waves. The performances of cages in currents and w...
The coupling effects of clamping pressure and catalyst distribution are comprehensively considered to improve proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) performance. Numerical models were constructed to study the performance changes and the correspon...
Accurate current sensing in rectangular conductors is challenged by mechanical deformations, including eccentricity (X/Y-axis shifts) and inclination (Z-axis tilt), which distort magnetic field distributions and induce measurement errors. To address...
Wave deformation and sediment transport nearest the shoreside are among the main reasons for sand erosion and beach profile changes. In particular, identifying the areas of incident-wave breaking and longshore current generation parallel to the shore...
The deformation behavior of duplex stainless steel under tension and bending, accompanied by a pulsed current and when heated by an external source, is investigated. The stress–strain curves are compared at the same temperatures. The contributi...
As fine-pitch 3D wafer-level packaging becomes more popular in semiconductor industries, wafer-level prebond testing of various interconnect structures has become increasingly challenging. Additionally, improving the current-carrying capacity (CCC) a...
Complex multiphase flow in oil and gas pipelines raises safety risks. Magnetic flux leakage (MFL) detection effectively identifies pipeline defects. However, the high-speed movement of MFL inspection tools induces motion-induced eddy currents (MIECs)...
Green sensors are required for the realization of a sustainable economy. Biopolymer-derived composites are a meaningful solution to such a needing. Bacterial Cellulose (BC) is a green biopolymer, with significant mechanical and electrical properties....
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Two ensemble configurations were designed to investigate the intrinsic effect of a pulsed current on the recrystallization of rolled AZ31 alloy. The samples with a total reduction of about 60% were crystallized at 473K for 5 min when treated with the...
Heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. However, its symptoms and signs are not specific or can be absent. In this context, transthoracic echocardiography plays a key role in diagnosing the various forms of HF...
The mechanisms underlying reduced deformability of red blood cells (RBCs) in Plasmodium falciparum remain unclear. The decrease in RBC deformability associated with malarial infection was measured using ektacytometry, and only mean values were evalua...
Based on the review of the available stratigraphic, tectonic, morphological, geodetic, and seismological data, along with new structural observations, we present a reappraisal of the potential seismogenic faults and fault systems in the inner northwe...
An ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) actuator composed of a thin perfluorinated ionomer membrane with electrodes plated on both surfaces undergoes a large bending motion when a low electric field is applied across its thickness. Such actuators are...
Agricultural biogas plant operations are energy sources that fit well with rural land use. The continuous increase in cattle and pigs creates the need to manage animal waste, especially slurry. Using it for energy production in biogas plants offers t...
These notes are an informal overview of techniques related to deformation theory in the context of physics. Beginning from motivation for the concept of a sheaf, they build up through derived functors, resolutions, and the functor of points to the no...
Patient-specific technologies within the field of adult spinal deformity (ASD) aid surgeons in pre-surgical planning, accurately help identify anatomical landmarks, and can project optimal post-surgical sagittal alignment. This narrative review aims...
Hallux valgus is one of the common causes of forefoot pain in the field of foot and ankle surgery. This condition is characterized by valgus and pronation deformities of the first ray, leading to bunion pain, metatarsalgia, callus formation, and gait...
There are not many reports on cervical spine alignment, and only a few analyze ideal surgical approaches and optimal amounts of correction needed for the various types of deformity. We comprehensively reviewed the present literature on cervical spina...
In this paper, the performance of epoxy/SbSI nanocomposite under tensile stress was investigated. X-ray diffraction studies show the main stress mode has shear nature in the case of elastic deformation, while a combination of shear and tensile stress...
Ground deformation on a regional to local scale is the consequence of a wide range of natural processes such as tectonic and anthropogenic activities. Globally, the over-extraction of groundwater and hydrocarbon exploitation are the primary causes of...
During deep foundation pit construction, slight improper operations may lead to excessive deformation, resulting in engineering accidents. Therefore, how to accurately predict the deformation of the deep foundation pit is of significant importance. W...
Debris flows tend to erode sediment from or deposit sediment on the bed, which changes their volume and, thus, in turn, affects their rheological properties. However, previous modeling studies on debris flows mostly ignore sediment erosion/deposition...
In thermal deformation of materials, grain refinement induced by dynamic recrystallization (DRX) is often pursued to obtain excellent mechanical properties. Here, the thermal deformation behaviors of SAE 5137H steel were investigated and characterize...
Ground-based synthetic aperture radar interferometry (GB-InSAR) has the characteristics of high precision, high temporal resolution, and high spatial resolution, and is widely used in highwall deformation monitoring. The traditional GB-InSAR real-tim...
Spinal deformity in Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS) is an important symptom that can lead to trunk balance deterioration, respiratory dysfunction, and digestive disorders as the deformity progresses, thereby reducing a patient’s quality of l...
With synergy of plastic deformation near crack tip and pulse current treatment, complex phase transformation and recrystallization occur in the metallographic structure, with the austenite transforming to fine grain structure and deformation-induced...
The degree and speed of deformation are factors that influence microstructure and mechanical properties. Aluminum (99.5%) was used as the test material in this experiment. This material is currently mainly used in the electrical industry to manufactu...
The Mg-Zn-Y alloy containing the LPSO phase has excellent mechanical properties and functional application prospects. In an effort to clarify the electrically assisted deformation behavior of the Mg-Zn-Y alloy, electrically assisted tensile tests of...
Due to high unit capacities, electric arc furnaces are among the receivers that significantly affect the power system from which they are supplied. Arc furnaces generate a number of disturbances to the power grid, including fast-changing voltage fluc...
Ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) actuators have considerable potential for a wide range of applications. Although IPMC actuators are widely studied for their electromechanical properties, most studies have been conducted at the ambient conditions...
Aging heat treatment is the most commonly used strengthening method for Al–Mg–Si alloys since high-density precipitates will be formed to hinder the movement of dislocations. In the current work, room temperature cyclic deformation was attempted to s...
In order to confirm the effect of multiple moderate earthquakes on the response deformation of wooden houses at the time of a major earthquake, an earthquake response analysis, considering performance deterioration due to repeated small deformations,...
Ground deformation data are crucial for understanding the processes driving volcanic unrest. The current unrest at the Campi Flegrei caldera, Italy, presents a significant challenge, primarily due to the presence of inconsistencies between seismic da...
Currently, linear discontinuous deformations in mining areas are an important issue, both due to the frequency of their occurrence and the threat they pose to general safety. This paper presents a case study of an occurrence of such a deformation. Th...
Deformation instability is a macroscopic and microscopic phenomenon of non-uniformity and unstable deformation of materials under stress loading conditions, and it is affected by the intrinsic characteristics of materials, the structural geometry of...
This paper is devoted to a new gauge of small dynamic bending deformations of structures. Unlike previously existing strain gauges that measure elongation or compression at a certain point on the surface of a deformable body, the proposed gauge measu...
Neutron stars are known to contain extremely powerful magnetic fields. Their effect is to deform the shape of the star, leading to the potential emission of continuous gravitational waves. The magnetic deformation of neutron stars, however, depends o...
The Sarez Dam, currently recognized as the world’s highest natural dam, holds immense economic significance, necessitating the reliable monitoring and early detection of potential deformations. This study utilizes the Beidou high-precision defo...
Pulse current-assisted flexible granular medium forming is a promising approach for manufacturing complex thin-walled components from difficult-to-deform Ti2AlNb-based alloys. In this study, the electro-thermo-mechanical deformation behavior of Ti2Al...
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