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On modelling of the heat generation during friction stir welding using combined discrete/finite element approach

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On modelling of the heat generation during friction stir welding using combined discrete/finite element approach Michal Krzyzanowski, William M. Rainforth Institute for Microstructural and Mechanical Process Engineering, The University of Sheffield S1 3JD, UK. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2011.1.0332 Abstract: The concept of combining the latest finite element (FE) and discrete element (DE) multiscale numerical technologies for modelling … Read more

Experimental verification of simulation model of impact response tests for unsaturated polyester/GF and PP/GF composites

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Experimental verification of simulation model of impact response tests for unsaturated polyester/GF and PP/GF composites Sanita Zike, Kaspars Kalnins, Olgerts Ozolins Institute of Materials and Structures, Riga Technical University ,Azenes iela 16/20-353, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2011.1.0317 Abstract: In this paper validation of experimental and numerical results of low-velocity composite plate impact tests have been … Read more

Towards using adaptive hybrid meshes in fem simulations of flow in artificial heart chambers

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Towards using adaptive hybrid meshes in fem simulations of flow in artificial heart chambers Krzysztof Banaś, Paweł Cybułka, Piotr Macioł, Kazimierz Michalik AGH University of Science and Technology, al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2011.1.0333 Abstract: The paper presents an implementation of adaptive hybrid meshes in a FEM code designed for 3D simulations of … Read more

Numerical solution of the three point bending of glass in application to the inverse analysis of this test

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Numerical solution of the three point bending of glass in application to the inverse analysis of this test Monika Pernach1, Marcin Środa2, Piotr Kustra1 1Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Kraków, Poland.2Faculty of Material Science and Ceramics, AGH University of Science and Technology, Kraków, Poland. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2011.1.0318 … Read more

Flow analysis in centrifugal pump

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Flow analysis in centrifugal pump Ievgenii Altyntsev1,2, Andrzej Korczak2, Tomasz Synowiec2, Wojciech Bujok1, Maciej Darłak1, Roman Kustosz1 1Artificial Heart Laboratory, Foundation of Cardiac Surgery Development, Zabrze, Poland.2Faculty of Energy And Environmental Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2011.1.0334 Abstract: The paper describes numerical and experimental study of centrifugal pump developed to assist left … Read more

Development of residual stresses in cast products made of epoxy resin

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Development of residual stresses in cast products made of epoxy resin Tomasz Nowak ABB Corporate Research Center, Krakow, Poland. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2011.1.0319 Abstract: Epoxy resins filled with dielectric mineral particles are frequently used as insulating materials in power industry applications. Due to their excellent dielectric properties and relatively good thermal performance (resistance, ageing and conductivity) their … Read more

Numerical flow analysis in POLVAD-IMPL prosthesis model

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Numerical flow analysis in POLVAD-IMPL prosthesis model Wojciech Bujok, Maciej Darłak, Dorota Jurkojć, Roman Kustosz Foundation for Cardiac Surgery Development, Wolności 345a, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2011.1.0335 Abstract: Numerical analyses of flow properties for POLVAD-IMPL device equipped with Medtronic HallTM valves were performed. Steady flow conditions were assumed in all calculations. Analysis concerned the device … Read more

Computer modelling and analysis of effective properties of composites

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Computer modelling and analysis of effective properties of composites Piotr Fedeliński, Radosław Górski, Grzegorz Dziatkiewicz, Jacek Ptaszny Department of Strength of Materials and Computational Mechanics,Silesian University of Technology,44-100 Gliwice, ul. Konarskiego 18A. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2011.1.0304 Abstract: In this work, different formulations of the boundary element method (BEM) are presented for an analysis of composites containing rigid … Read more

Application of viscoplastic-damage models to quasi-static ice failure under compression

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Application of viscoplastic-damage models to quasi-static ice failure under compression Hye-Yeon Choi, Chi-Seung Lee, Byung-Moon Yoo, Jae-Myung Lee Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 609-735, Republic of Korea. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2011.1.0320 Abstract: In the present paper, the material behavior characteristics of fresh ice, such as material failure as well as constitutive … Read more

Numerical analysis of an influence of the artificial valve type on the blood flow inside the ventricular assist device

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Numerical analysis of an influence of the artificial valve type on the blood flow inside the ventricular assist device Przemyslaw Klosinski, Piotr Reorowicz, Damian Obidowski, Krzysztof Jozwik Technical University of Lodz, Institute of Turbomachinery,,Medical Apparatus Division, Lodz, Poland. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2011.1.0336 Abstract: A Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) is used in case of severe heart illnesses when … Read more