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Estimations of undisturbed ground temperatures using numerical and analytical modeling
(2014-12)
The interaction of buildings and ground source heat pump systems with the surrounding ground is quite important for design and energy calculation procedures. Building design load calculations, building energy calculations, ...
Mechanisms governing onset of sliding friction
(2014-12)
Experimental observations on slip onset during quasistatic shearing of bimaterial interface are presented in this study. Although friction has been a subject of multi-disciplinary research for many decades, events surrounding ...
Advancements in the simulation of ground source heat pump systems
(2014-05)
With ground source heat pump systems becoming an increasing focus in the building energy efficiency sector, fully understanding their behavior is key. For systems such as these, computer simulation is typically performed ...
Nanoscale carbon fiber-matrix interphase characterization with atomic force microscopy indentation
(2014-05)
At the region between fiber and matrix in a composite there is a region called interphase region, which basically has different properties than bulk matrix and fiber. This region is responsible for the loads transfer from ...
Fabrication of fine grained SiC and SiC-exfoliated graphene nanocomposites using spark plasma sintering of polymer derived SiC
(2014-07)
In spite of excellent thermo-mechanical properties of silicon carbide (SiC), its application is limited due to its inherent brittle nature. Inclusion of a high strength and high modulus second phase can potentially improve ...