Mechanical Design, Materials and Manufacturing

Contents
Preface
Chapter 1
Finite Element Analysis of Three DoF Strain Gauge Force Transducer
	Abstract
	1. Introduction
	2. Strain Gauge Based Force Sensing
	3. Transducer Design
		3.1 Converting of Cartesian Coordinates
	4. Finite Element Analysis
		4.1 Material Properties
		4.2 Meshing
		4.3 Loading Conditions
	5. Results
	6. Observations
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 2
The Basic Principle of Calculation and Analysis of the Defective Structure of Solids
	Abstract
	1. Introduction
	2. High Temperature Impurity Precipitation
	3. Precipitation of the Impurity in Accordance with the Model of the Solid State of Vlasov
	4. Formation of Secondary  Structural Imperfections
	5. Controlling the Defective  Structure of Crystals
	6. The Possibility of Applying The Model of High-Temperature Precipitation For Other Solids
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 3
Advanced Methods Used in  Molecular Dynamics Simulation  of Macromolecules
Chapter 4
Study on Error in Sigmoidal Function Generation of 4R Mechanism
	Abstract
	1. Introduction
	2. Kinematic Synthesis
		2.1. Four Precision Point Synthesis
		2.2. Five Precision Point Synthesis
	3. Optimization of the Structural Error
		3.1. Modifying the Design Equation for Four and Five  Presicion Points
		3.2. Optimization for Four and Five Presicion Points
	4. Results and Discussion
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 5
Identifying Transfer Vertex  from the Adjacency Matrix  for Epicyclic Gear Trains
	Abstract
	1. Introduction
		1.1.  Linkage Adjacency Matrix
		1.2. Hamming Procedure
		1.3. Rotational Analysis
		1.4. Example
	2. Intelligent Methods
		2.1. Example
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 6
3-D Simulation Studies on Strengthening of Beam-Column Joint
	Abstract
	1. Introduction
	2. Material Properties
	3. Model Validation
	4. Convergence Study
	5. Results and Discussions
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 7
Nanomaterials, Ceramic Bulk and Bioceramics: Synthesis, Properties and Applications
	Abstract
	Abbreviations
	1. Nanomaterials
		1.1. Introduction
		1.2. Ultrafine Particles
		1.3. Nanomaterials
		1.4. History and Advances of Nanomaterials
		1.5. Classification of Nanomaterials
		1.6. Importance of Nanomaterials
	2. Ceramics
		2.1. Synthesis
		2.2. Sintering
		2.3. History
		2.4. Classification of Ceramics
			2.4.1. Heavy Clay Wares
			2.4.2. Refractories
			2.4.3. Special Ceramics
			2.4.4. Pottery (Whitewares)
		2.5. Properties of Ceramics
			2.5.1. Plasticity
			2.5.2. Factors Affecting Plasticity
			2.5.3. Determination of Plasticity
				2.5.3.1. Pfefferkorn Test
				2.5.3.2. Atterberg Plasticity Test
				2.5.3.3. Test Methods
		2.6. Raw Materials
			2.6.1. Fillers
			2.6.2. Quartz Sand
			2.6.3. Flints
				2.6.3.1. Chalk Flint
				2.6.3.2. Wash Mill Flints
				2.6.3.3. Beach Flints
			2.6.4. Fluxes
				2.6.4.1. Feldspars
				2.6.4.2. Nepheline Syenite
				2.6.4.3. Cornish Stone
				2.6.4.4. Talc
			2.6.5. Clyas
			2.6.6. Limestone
		2.7. Methods of Investigation
			2.7.1. Densification Parameters
			2.7.2. Mechanical Properties
		2.8. Body Glaze
		2.9. Thermal Expansion
		2.10. Applications
	3. Bioceramics
		3.1. Introduction
		3.2. SOL-GEL Techniques and Applications
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 8
Simulation of Low Cost Automation and Life Cycle Cost Analysis for a Special Purpose Machine
	Abstract
	Nomenclature
	Abbreviations
	1. Introduction
	2. Methodology
		2.1. Key Main Product Features of Automation
		2.2. Purpose of Special Purpose Turning Machine
		2.3. Circuit Design
			2.3.1. Sequence of Operation
			2.3.2. Position Step Diagram
			2.3.3. Flow Diagram of Step Sequence Operation
			2.3.4. Drawing of Pneumatic Circuit
	3. Results and Discussion
		3.1. Circuit Simulation
		3.2. Programmable Logic Controller Ladder Programming
		3.3. Life Cycle Cost Analysis
			3.3.1. Economic Analysis
				3.3.1.1. Economic Analysis of Conventional Lathe Machine
				3.3.1.2. Economic Analysis of NC Turning Machine
				3.3.1.3. Economic Analysis of Special Purpose Machine
			3.3.2. Comparative Analysis of These Three Machines
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 9
Estimation of Axial Force in Incremental Sheet Metal Forming
	Abstract
	1. Introduction
	2. The Basic Setup for SPIF
	3. Types of Asymmetric Incremental Sheet  Metal Forming Technique
		3.1 Clamping
		3.2 Types of Tools Used in ISF
			Effect of Lubrication
		3.3 Forming Limit Diagram
	4. Force Prediction in SPIF Deduced from Experimental and Finite Element Analysis
	Conclusion
	References
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