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Works from 1999

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Influence of cold rolling and strain rate on plastic response of powder metallurgy and chemical vapor deposition rhenium, B. J. Koeppel and G. Subhash

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Application of indirect force estimation techniques to the automotive transfer case, Chris V. Kurmaniak, Charles Van Karsen, and William R. Kelley

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Computational simulation and interfacial shear models for downward annular wavy-interface condensing flow in a vertical pipe, Q. Liu and Amitabh Narain

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Reduction of the environmental impact of essential manufacturing processes, Walter W. Olson, Aleksandar Filipovic, John W. Sutherland, and S. M. Pandit

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Measurement of dynamic properties of automotive shock absorbers for NVH, Mohan D. Rao, Scott Gruenberg, and Homa Torab

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Pressure-swirl atomization in the near field, David P. Schmidt, Idriss Nouar, P. K. Senecal, C. J. Rutland, J. K. Martin, R. D. Reitz, and Jeffrey A. Hoffman

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Threshold level as an index of squeak and rattle performance, David E. Soine, Harold A. Evensen, and Charles D. Vankarsen

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Vibrational and sound radiation properties of a double layered diesel engine gear cover, David A. Welsh and Harold A. Evensen

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Comparison of Hill's yield criteria in forming limit predictions, Siguang Xu and K. J. Weinmann

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Computational simulations and flow domain classification for laminar/laminar annular/stratified condensing flows, G. Yu and Amitabh Narain

Works from 1998

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A dynamic algorithm for integration in the boundary element method, Bruce A. Ammons and Madhukar Vable

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An HR-method of mesh refinement for boundary element method, Bruce A. Ammons and Madhukar Vable

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A new multi-point active drawbead forming die: Model development for process optimization, Michael L. Bohn, Stefan U. Jurthe, and Klaus J. Weinmann

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Mechanical behavior of a bulk nanostructured iron alloy, J. E. Carsley, A. Fisher, Wav Milligan, and E. C. Alfantis

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Misfit dislocation patterning in thin films, K. Cholevas, N. Liosatos, A. E. Romanov, M. Zaiser, and E. C. Aifantis

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Toward linear complexity optimal control for sparsely interconnected dynamic systems, Brian J. Driessen, Nader Sadegh, and Gordon Parker

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Automatic threshold selection based on histogram modes and a discriminant criterion, R. Guo and S. M. Pandit

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A study of the vapor-and particle-phase sulfur species in the heavy-duty diesel engine EGR cooler, Admir M. Kreso, John Johnson, Linda D. Gratz, Susan T. Bagley, and David G. Leddy

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Command shaping control of an operator-in-the-loop boom crane, Derek Lewis, Gordon Parker, Brian Driessen, and Rush D. Robinett

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Interfacial shear models and their required asymptotic form for annular/stratified film condensation flows in inclined channels and vertical pipes, Amitabh Narain, Guang Yu, and Qingyu Liu

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A 2-D computational model describing the flow and filtration characteristics of a ceramic diesel particulate trap, Cornelius N. Opris and John Johnson

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A 2-D computational model describing the heat transfer, reaction kinetics and regeneration characteristics of a ceramic diesel particulate trap, Cornelius N. Opris and John H. Johnson

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A comparison of time-averaged piston temperatures and surface heat flux between a direct-fuel injected and carbureted two-stroke engine, Mary Chrenka Opris, Robin Renee Jason, and Carl L. Anderson

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Dimethyl ether in diesel fuel injection systems, Spencer C. Sorenson, Michael Glensvig, and Duane L. Abata

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Output feedback sliding mode control for a planar flexible manipulator, David G. Wilson, Gordon G. Parker, Gregory P. Starr, and Rush D. Robinett

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Vibration control of a slewing smart link, David G. Wilson, Gordon Parker, Gregory P. Starr, Rush D. Robinett, Roy Ikegami, and Ian R. Searle

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On the dynamic interaction between moving dislocations, M. Zaiser and Elias C. Aifantis

Works from 1997

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Continuity and collocation effects in the boundary element method, Bruce A. Ammons and Madhukar Vable

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An optical sensor for measuring fuel film dynamics of a port-injected engine, Timothy L. Coste and Lawrence W. Evers

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Precision of micromilled x-ray masks and exposures, C. Friedrich, P. Coane, J. Goettert, and N. Gopinathin

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Analysis of nonlinearly elastic cantilever snap beams for assembly of plastic parts, Mahesh Gupta

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Viscoelastic modelling of entrance flow using multimode Leonov model, Mahesh Gupta, C. A. Hieber, and K. K. Wang

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Target specification error optimal camera configuration for vision-based robotics, Haluk Kucuk, Gordon Parker, Nicholas A. Klymyshyn, and Eric T. Baumgartner

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Dynamic modeling of forces on snowplow equipped trucks, Walter W. Olson, Alan Kempainen, Dusan Milacic, and Mark Osborne

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Optimal trajectories for flexible-link manipulator slewing using recursive quadratic programming: Experimental verification, G. G. Parker, G. R. Eisle, R. D. Robinett, and J. T. Feddema

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Plastic deformation of hafnium under uniaxial compression, G. Subhash, G. Ravichandran, and B. J. Pletka

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Drawbeads in sheet metal stamping - A review, S. G. Xu, M. L. Bohn, and K. J. Weinmann

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Computational flow simulation and interfacial shear for annular/stratified condensing flows, G. Yu and Amitabh Narain

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Strain gradients and continuum modeling of size effect in metal matrix composites, H. T. Zhu, H. M. Zbib, and E. C. Aifantis

Works from 1996

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Boundary Element Analysis of Cracks, Bruce A. Ammons and Madhukar Vable

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Local extinction Karlovitz number for premixed flames, S. H. Chung, D. H. Chung, C. Fu, and P. Cho

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Screw dislocation in gradient elasticity, M. Yu Gutkin and E. C. Alfantis

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Elastic Behaviour of Screw Dislocations near Triple Junctions of Interphase Boundaries, M. Yu Gutkin, A. E. Romanov, and Elias Aifantis

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The Numerical Calculation of Two-Dimensional Effective Moduli for Microcracked Solids, Y. Huang, A. Chandra, Z. Q. Jiang, X. Wei, and K. X. Hu

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Transonic Crack Growth Along a Bimaterial Interface: An Investigation of the Asymptotic Structure of Near-tip Fields, Y. Huang, C. Liu, and A. J. Rosakis

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A Brazilian disk for measuring fracture toughness of orthotropic materials, Y. Huang, C. Liu, and M. G. Stout

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Swept volumes generated by the natural quadric surfaces, Zeng Jia Hu and Zhi Kui Ling

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A Hybrid micro-macro BEM with micro-scale inclusion-crack interactions, Z. Q. Jiang, A. Chandra, and Y. Huang

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A priori geometric design of an interference free complex planar mechanism, Zhi Kui Ling and Thomas R. Chase

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Modeling of interfacial shear for gas liquid flows in annular film condensation, Amitabh Narain

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Gradient Elasticity with Surface Energy: Mode-III Crack Problem, I. Vardoulakis, G. Exadaktylos, and Elias C. Aifantis

Works from 1995

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Pattern Formation in Plasticity, Katerina E. Aifantis

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Glasslike behavior in a nanostructured Fe/Cu alloy, J. E. Carsley, W. W. Milligan, S. A. Hackney, and E. C. Aifantis

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A Simple, Mixtures-Based Model for the Grain Size Dependence of Strength in Nanophase Metals, J. E. Carsley, J. Ning, Walter W. Milligan, Stephen A. Hackney, and Elias C. Aifantis

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A hybrid BEM formulation for multiple cracks in orthotropic elastic components, A. Chandra, K. X. Hu, and Y. Huang

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Nonuniform Misfit Dislocation Distributions in Nanoscale Thin Layers, M. Yu Gutkin, A. E. Romanov, and Elias C. Aifantis

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Observation and Measurement of Grain Rotation and Plastic Strain in Nanostructured Metal Thin Films, M. Ke, Stephen A. Hackney, Walter W. Milligan, and Elias C. Aifantis

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Thinking Preferences of Engineering Students: Implications for Curriculum Restructuring, Monika Lumsdaine and Edward Lumsdaine

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On the description of anisotropic plastic flow by the scale invariance approach, J. Ning and E. C. Alfantis

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Oscillatory Fracture in Polymeric Materials, T. W. Webb and Elias C. Aifantis

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On the role of strain gradients in adiabatic shear banding, H. T. Zhu and H. M. Zbib

Works from 1994

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A strip-drawing simulator with computer-controlled drawbead penetration and blankholder pressure, J. R. Michler, K. J. Weinmann, A. R. Kashani, and S. A. Majlessi

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The fracture toughness of a high-strength alumina: compact tension versus indentation fracture techniques, B. R. Murphy, W. W. Predebon, and B. J. Pletka

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On anisotropic finite deformation plasticity part I. A two-back stress model, J. Ning and E. C. Aifantis

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On anisotropic finite deformation plasticity Part II. A two-component model, J. Ning and E. C. Aifantis

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Deterministic and stochastic separation of digital images, Sudhakar M. Pandit, Ghanashyam A. Joshi, and Christopher R. Weber

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Vibration and damping of a bonded tubular lap joint, M. D. Rao and H. Zhou

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Defect kinetics in crack instabilities, A. E. Romanov and E. C. Alfantis

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Nonuniform misfit dislocation distributions in films, A. E. Romanov and E. C. Alfantis

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Heat transfer augmentation and pumping power in double-pipe heat exchangers, N. V. Suryanarayana and T. V.V.R. Apparao

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Computer-aided torch trajectory generation for automated coating of parts with complex surfaces, T. Vivekanandhan, A. R. Kashani, and R. Echempati

Works from 1993

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A Case Study in Creative Problem Solving in Engineering Design, James C. Conwell, George D. Catalano, and John E. Beard

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Viscoelastic Analysis of Bonded Tubular Joints Under Torsion, Zhou Haiming and Mohan D. Rao

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Vibration and damping analysis of multi-span sandwich beams with arbitrary boundary conditions, S. He and M. D. Rao

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Characterization of yield surfaces using balanced biaxial tests of cruciform plate specimens, S. B. Lin, J. L. Ding, H. M. Zbib, and E. C. Alfantis

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Film thickness measurement with an ultrasonic transducer, Qing Lu, N. V. Suryanarayana, and Christodoulous Christodoulu

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In situ studies of deformation and fracture in nanophase materials, Walter W. Milligan, S. A. Hackney, M. Ke, and E. C. Alfantis

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Interfacial shear modeling and flow predictions for internal flows of pure vapor experiencing film condensation, Amitabh Narain

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The effects of fuel sulfur concentration on regulated and unregulated heavy-duty diesel emissions, Cornelius N. Opris, Linda D. Gratz, Susan T. Bagley, Kirby J. Baumgard, David G. Leddy, and John H. Johnson

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On the kinetic and diffusional nature of linear defects, A. E. Romanov and E. C. Alfantis

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A simple approach to solve boundary-value problems in gradient elasticity, C. Q. Ru and E. C. Aifantis

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Deformation and fracture in directionally solidified Co-CoAl eutectic, A. V. Shah, W. W. Predebon, and B. J. Pletka

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On finite deformation plasticity with directional softening - Part II. Two-component model, M. F. Shi, J. C. Gerdeen, and E. C. Aifantis

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Gasification of porous combustion chamber deposits in a spark ignition engine, Bobbi Sue Wood and Carl L. Anderson

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A Flexible Simulation Model Generator, Yongbin Yuan, Can A. Dogan, and Gary L. Viegelahn

Works from 1992

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On the Role of Gradients in the Localization of Deformation and Fracture, Katerina E. Aifantis

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The effects of the generating pin size and placement on the curvature and displacement of epitrochoidal gerotors, J. E. Beard, D. W. Yannitell, and G. R. Pennock

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Effects of design parameters on geared two-link mechanisms, John Beard, Malcolm E. Wright, Michael Mailander, and Mark Miller

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Mechanical and fatigue properties of stress relieved type 302 stainless steel wire, S. R. Bhonsle and C. D. Van Karsen

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Evaluation of lubrication and friction in cold forging using a double backward-extrusion process, Armin Buschhausen, Klaus Weinmann, Joon Y. Lee, and Taylan Altan

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Prediction of Loss Factors of Curved Sandwich Beams, S. He and M. D. Rao

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Vibration Analysis of Adhesively Bonded Lap Joint, part I: Theory, S. He and M. D. Rao

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On the effect of shear when bending crashworthy thin-walled steel tubes, A. G. Mamalis, D. E. Manolakos, G. L. Viegelahn, D. M. Johnson, and A. K. Baldoukas

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Interfacial shear modeling and flow predictions for internal film condesation flows, Amitabh Narain

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Vibration Analysis of Adhesively Bonded Lap Joint, part II: Numerical Solution, M. D. Rao and S. He

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An investigation into the production of Bi- and Tri-layered strip by drawing through wedge-shaped dies, A. K. Taheri and S. A. Majlessi

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Three-point Velocity Correlation for Grid-turbulence, George Treviño and Jiajin Qu

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A boundary element method for plate bending problems, Madhukar Vable and Zhang Yikang

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Numerical simulation of a low‐emission gas turbine combustor using KIVA‐II, S. L. Yang, R. Chen, M. C. Cline, H. L. Nguyen, and G. J. Micklow

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On the gradient-dependent theory of plasticity and shear banding, H. M. Zbib and E. C. Aifantis