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Failure analysis of an elbow tube fitting

Description: This article discusses elbow tube fitting. Abstract: Safe operation of machinery depends strongly on the design of the system and the employement of proper components and materials. Unique to fluid powered systems are the proper selection of hydraulic lines, fittings, and control valves. This paper describes the cause of fracture in an elbow tube fittings due to deficiencies in the dimensional design and materials selection. The investigation included metallography, fractography, hardness testi… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Mirshams, Reza A. & Sabbaghian, Mehdy
Partner: UNT College of Engineering
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Sources Affecting PM₂̣ ₅ Concentrations at a Rural Semi-Arid Coastal Site in South Texas

Description: This article employs an advanced factor analysis technique with principal component analysis/absolute principal component scores and positive matrix factorization to apportion the sources influencing the PM₂̣ ₅ levels measured during 2003 through 2005 at a rural coastal site located within the Corpus Christi urban airshed in South Texas.
Date: November 22, 2012
Creator: Karnae, Saritha & John, Kuruvilla
Partner: UNT College of Engineering
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Effect of surfactants on pressure-sensitivity of carbon nanotube filled cement mortar composites

Description: In this article, the pressure-sensitivity of CNT filled cement mortar composites with different concentrations of MWNT and different surfactants is investigated under repeated loading and impulsive loading, respectively. Experimental results indicate that the response of the electrical resistance of composites with NaDDBS to external force is more stable and sensitive than that of composites with SDS. Therefore, NaDDBS has higher efficiency than SDS for the dispersion of MWNT in cement mortar, … more
Date: November 6, 2014
Creator: Han, Baoguo & Yu, Xun
Partner: UNT College of Engineering
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Scalable Fabrication of Natural-Fiber Reinforced Composites with Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Properties by Incorporating Powdered Activated Carbon

Description: This article discusses preparing Kenaf fiber-polyester composites incorporated with powdered activated carbon (PAC) using the vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding(VARTM) process.
Date: December 25, 2015
Creator: Xia, Changlei; Zhang, Shifeng; Ren, Han; Shi, Sheldon Q.; Zhang, Hualiang; Cai, Liping et al.
Partner: UNT College of Engineering
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Modeling analysis of the impact of anthropogenic emission sources on ozone concentration over selected urban areas in Texas

Description: This article discusses a regional photochemical modeling experiment set up to simulate a high ozone episode of September 11-14, 2002 to evaluate the impact of various anthropogenic emissions sources on ozone concentrations.
Date: January 6, 2016
Creator: Farooqui, Zuber M.; John, Kuruvilla; Biswas, Jhumoor & Sule, Neelesh
Partner: UNT College of Engineering
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Hybrid Boron Nitride-Natural Fiber Composites for Enhanced Thermal Conductivity

Description: This article finds that the synergy of natural fiber with hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) could significantly improve thermal conductivity, compared with that solely using hBN.
Date: October 5, 2016
Creator: Xia, Changlei; Garcia, Andres C.; Shi, Sheldon Q.; Qiu, Ying; Warner, Nathaniel; Wu, Yingji et al.
Partner: UNT College of Engineering
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Technology Development of Glycosyl Resins for Wood Composites

Description: This article reviews synthesis methods for renewable and eco-friendly glycosyl adhesives.
Date: September 15, 2017
Creator: Gan, Wei-Xing; Yang, Hai-Bing; Zhang, Yi-Fu; Zhang, Yi-Fu & Shi, Sheldon Q.
Partner: UNT College of Engineering
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Interfacial Properties of Bamboo Fiber-Reinforced High-Density Polyethylene Composites by Different Methods for Adding Nano Calcium Carbonate

Description: This article describes a study observing the effect of nano calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) modification methods on bamboo fiber (BF) used in BF-reinforced high-density polyethylene composites manufactured by extrusion molding.
Date: November 7, 2017
Creator: Wang, Cuicui; Xian, Yu; Smith, Lee M.; Wang, Ge; Cheng, Haitao & Zhang, Shuangbao
Partner: UNT College of Engineering
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Durable, High Conductivity, Superhydrophobicity Bamboo Timber Surface for Nanoimprint Stamps

Description: This article discusses the fabrication of superhydrophobic bamboo timber by magnetron sputtering and nanoimprint stamps. It was expected that this work could promote the applications of superhydrophobic and conductive bamboo products.
Date: December 6, 2017
Creator: Bao, Wenhui; Liang, Daxin; Zhang, Ming; Jiao, Yue; Wang, Lijuan; Cai, Liping et al.
Partner: UNT College of Engineering
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Research Progress on Formaldehyde Emission of Wood-Based Panel

Description: This article explores current research progress on the mechanism and influencing factors of formaldehyde emission from wood-based panel. The research provides technical support to improve interior decoration and furniture design.
Date: July 22, 2018
Creator: Zhang, Jijuan; Song, Feifei; Tao, Jing; Zhang, Zhongfeng & Shi, Sheldon
Partner: UNT College of Engineering
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