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  • Measuring water activity of aviation fuel using a polymer optical fiber Bragg grating 
    Zhang, Wei; Webb, David J.; Carpenter, Mark D.; Williams, Colleen (Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers, 2014-06-02)
    Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) based polymer optical fiber Bragg gratings have been used for measuring water activity of aviation fuel. Jet A-1 samples with water content ranging from 100% ERH (wet fuel) to 10 ppm (dried ...
  • Measuring wave dynamics in IC engine intake systems 
    Harrison, M. F.; Stanev, P. T. (Elsevier, 2004-01-06)
    Wave dynamics in the intake system are known to strongly influence the performance of naturally aspirated internal combustion (I.C.) engines. Detailed measurements of the wave dynamics are required to: optimise the performance ...
  • Measuring, modeling and mapping ecosystem services in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania 
    Fisher, Brendan; Turner, R. Kerry; Burgess, Neil D.; Swetnam, Ruth D.; Green, Jonathan; Green, Rhys; Kajembe, George; Kulindwa, Kassim; Lewis, Simon L.; Marchant, Rob; Marshall, Andrew R.; Madoffe, Seif; Munishi, P. K. T.; Morse-Jones, Sian; Mwakalila, Shadrack; Paavola, Jouni; Naidoo, Robin; Ricketts, Taylor; Rouget, Rouget; Willcock, Simon; White, Sue; Balmford, Andrew (V.H. Winston & Son, Inc., 2011-10-31)
    In light of the significance that ecosystem service research is likely to play in linking conservation activities and human welfare, systematic approaches to measuring, modeling and mapping ecosystem services (and their ...
  • Meat 4.0: principles and applications of industry 4.0 technologies in the meat industry 
    Echegaray, Noemí; Hassoun, Abdo; Jagtap, Sandeep; Tetteh-Caesar, Michelle; Kumar, Manoj; Tomasevic, Igor; Goksen, Gulden; Lorenzo, Jose Manuel (MDPI, 2022-07-10)
    Meat 4.0 refers to the application the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) technologies in the meat sector. Industry 4.0 components, such as robotics, Internet of Things, Big Data, augmented reality, cybersecurity, ...
  • Mechanical advantage assurance control of quick-return mechanisms in task space 
    Mendoza, Jocabed; Perrusquía, Adolfo; Flores-Campos, Juan Alejandro (IEEE, 2022-12-15)
    Quick-return mechanisms are usually controlled by joint-space controllers to avoid instability in the transition between cutting and return phases. These controllers cannot exploit the mechanical advantage associated to ...
  • The Mechanical and Ballistic Properties of Polycarbonate 
    Edwards, M. R.; Waterfall, H. (2008-05-27)
    Polycarbonate is commonly used as the material of riot shields. Firings of 8.3 g steel ball bearings at velocities of 23-98 ms-1 produced damage in the form of dents. Subsequent tensile testing showed a small drop in ...
  • Mechanical and microstructure analysis of AA6061 and Ti6AI4V fiber laser butt weld 
    Casalino, Giuseppe; D'Ostuni, Sonia; Guglielmi, Pasquale; Leo, Paola; Mortello, Michelangelo; Palumbo, Gianfranco; Piccininni, Antonio (Elsevier, 2017-08-31)
    Dissimilar metal welding involves the joining of two or more different pure metals or alloys, usually by melting and mixing and often with the addition of filler metal. There are several types of dissimilar metal welds ...
  • The mechanical and optical response of Polychlorotrifluoroethylene to one-dimensional shock loading 
    Millett, Jeremy C. F.; Lowe, Michael R.; Appleby-Thomas, Gareth J.; Roberts, Andrew (Springer, 2015-07-24)
    A series of plate impact experiments have been performed to probe the shock behavior of polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE), in terms of its optical and mechanical response. Interfacial velocity measurements using ...
  • Mechanical behavior of 3d printed poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate hydrogels in hydrated conditions investigated using atomic force microscopy 
    Hakim Khalili, Mohammad; Panchal, Vishal; Dulebo, Alexander; Hawi, Sara; Zhang, Rujing; Wilson, Sandra; Dossi, Eleftheria; Goel, Saurav; Impey, Susan A.; Aria, Adrianus Indrat (American Chemical Society, 2023-04-05)
    Three-dimensional (3D) printed hydrogels fabricated using light processing techniques are poised to replace conventional processing methods used in tissue engineering and organ-on-chip devices. An intrinsic potential problem ...
  • Mechanical behaviour of DNA molecules-Elasticity and migration. 
    Benke, Matyas; Shapiro, Evgeniy; Drikakis, Dimitris (Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam., 2011-09-30)
    A novel multi-scale simulation method developed to describe mesoscale phenomena occurring in biofluidic devices is presented. The approach combines the macro-scale modelling of the carrier fluid and the micro-scale description ...
  • Mechanical behaviour of natural turf sports surfaces 
    Caple, Matt C. J. (Cranfield University, 2011-11)
    The understanding of the mechanical behaviour of natural turf pitches is limited, owed in part to the deficiencies in current testing devices and methodologies. This research aimed to advance the understanding of surface ...
  • Mechanical characterisation and modelling of resistance welding 
    Van Rymenant, Patrick (Cranfield University, 2011-07)
    Resistance welding is used very extensively in industry for a wide range of applications. Knowledge and measurement of the dynamic characteristics of resistance welding equipment is important in the design of the equipment ...
  • Mechanical degradation of composite structures subjected to environmental effects. 
    Rincon Urbina, Sonia (2018-04)
    Polymeric materials have inherent advantages thanks to the mechanical properties that they lend to a structure enhancing its useful life in factors of safety, reliability and aesthetics. Nevertheless, the durability may ...
  • Mechanical design and manufacture of a boundary layer pump 
    Bufalari, Lapo; Anselmi, Eduardo; Rinchi, Mirko; Howard, Kevin; Talluri, Lorenzo; Fiaschi, Daniele (EDP Sciences, 2023-08-25)
    This paper describes the current efforts to develop and manufacture a first prototype for a boundary layer pump as a mean to assess future and more complex designs. Following an approach of “learning by doing”, a previous ...
  • Mechanical design aspects of a tri-axial accelerometer 
    Hatt, Joseph M. (2004-06)
    This work describes the development of computer models for the design of a novel three-axis silicon accelerometer with thin-film PZT piezo-electric sensing. Theoretical and finite element methods are used to predict the ...
  • Mechanical design support in the assembly environment 
    Kirk, David W. (1991-09)
    This thesis proposes a workable application philosophy for state of the art tools operating at the Design/Manufacturing interface. It promotes an organisational approach in developing a framework for a strategic Design ...
  • Mechanical evolution of the rotating biological contactor into the 21st century. 
    Mba, David (Professional Engineering Publishing, 2003-01-01)
    This paper presents a review on the evolution of the mechanical design of rotating biological contactors (RBCs) within the UK. The findings documented have been taken from the biggest mechanical survey on RBCs ever ...
  • Mechanical impregnation of Pd-Sn/alumina and Cu-Mn/graphite on charcoal to minimise carbon monoxide emissions 
    Nyombi, Antony; Williams, Mike; Wessling, Roland (Elsevier, 2018-11-23)
    This study investigated how to minimize carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from charcoal by impregnating with Pd-Sn/alumina and Cu-Mn/graphite. Samples were heated isothermally with continuous monitoring of residual CO using ...
  • Mechanical performance and microstructural characterisation of titanium alloy-alloy composites built by wire-arc additive manufacture 
    Davis, Alec E.; Breheny, Cameron; Fellowes, Jonathan W.; Nwankpa, U.; Martina, Filomeno; Ding, Jialuo; Prangnell, Phil (Elsevier, 2019-08-14)
    A first stage study has been performed to investigate the potential for exploiting high deposition rate WAAM to print dual-alloy microstructures. Samples were built using alternating feed wires of commercially-pure Ti and ...
  • Mechanical performance and microstructural characterisation of titanium alloy-alloy composites built by wire-arc additive manufacture 
    Davis, Alec E.; Breheny, Cameron I.; Fellowes, Jonathan W.; Nwankpa, U.; Martina, Filomeno; Ding, Jialuo; Machry, Thays; Prangnell, Phil (Elsevier, 2019-08-14)
    A first stage study has been performed to investigate the potential for exploiting high deposition rate WAAM to print dual-alloy microstructures. Samples were built using alternating feed wires of commercially-pure Ti and ...