Progress In Materials And Processes

Studies presented in this book cover these topics: composites, micro / nano materials and technology, steel and iron and technology, ceramic, metal alloy materials, polymer materials and technology, physics and chemistry materials and technology, building materials, energy materials and fuel technology, environmental friendly materials and waste recycling, biomaterials, chemical materials and processes, thin films, earthquake resistant structures, materials and design, surface engineering/coatings, modeling, analysis and simulation, materials forming and processes, materials machining, welding & joining, mechanical behavior & fracture , tooling testing and evaluation of materials.

This book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Materials Processing and Characterization (ICMPC 2021). It particularly focuses on emerging trends related to advanced materials processing and characterization and current practices in industries. It discusses innovative manufacturing processes, standards and technologies used to broaden the knowledge of materials and also help to increase innovation and responsiveness to ever-increasing international needs, more in-depth studies of functionally graded materials/ tailor-made materials. This book will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals working in the various areas of materials science.

This text discusses recent research techniques in the field of microwave processing of engineering materials by utilizing microwave radiation in the form of microwave hybrid heating (MHH). It is useful for industrial and household applications including the joining of materials, casting of bulk metal alloy material, drilling of borosilicate glass materials, development of cladding of different materials for friction, wear, and corrosion. The book: Discusses the development of high-temperature resistant materials using microwave processing Covers the latest research development in microwave processing in the field of healthcare i.e. bio-medical implants Highlights concepts of microwave heating in joining, cladding, and casting of metallic materials Explains mechanisms of failure of materials and protection in a comprehensive manner Provide readers the knowledge of microwave processing of materials in major thrust areas of engineering applications This book extensively highlights the latest advances in the field of microwave processing for engineering materials. It will serve as an ideal reference text for graduate students and academic researchers in the fields of materials science, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, and production engineering.

Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2012 International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Processes (ICAMMP 2012), December 22–23, 2012, Beihai, China. The 508 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Composites; Chapter 2: Micro/Nano Materials and Ceramic; Chapter 3: Polymers and Biomaterials; Chapter 4: Optical/Electronic/Magnetic Materials; Chapter 5: Chemical Materials and Technologies; Chapter 6: Energy Materials; Chapter 7: Iron and Steel; Chapter 8: Metal Alloy Materials; Chapter 9: Materials for Building and Structures; Chapter 10: Mechanics of Materials; Chapter 11: Environmental. Research, Friendly Materials and Recycling Waste Technologies; Chapter 12: Surface Engineering/Coatings; Chapter 13: Materials Forming; Chapter 14: Materials Machining; Chapter 15: Welding & Joining; Chapter 16: Laser Processing; Chapter 17: Casting and Solidification; Chapter 18: Geology and Mineral Processing.

This book presents recent advances in the integration and the optimization of product design and manufacturing systems. The book is divided into 3 chapters corresponding to the following three main topics : - optimization of product design process (mechanical design process, mass customization, modeling the product representation, computer support for engineering design, support systems for tolerancing, simulation and optimization tools for structures and for mechanisms and robots), -optimization of manufacturing systems (multi-criteria optimization and fuzzy volumes, tooth path generation, machine-tools behavior, surface integrity and precision, process simulation), - methodological aspects of integrated design and manufacturing (solid modeling, collaborative tools and knowledge formalization, integrating product and process design and innovation, robust and reliable design, multi-agent approach in VR environment). The present book is of interest to engineers, researchers, academic staff, and postgraduate students interested in integrated design and manufacturing in mechanical engineering.

Within manufacturing, welding is by far the most widely used fabrication method used for production, leading to a rise in research and development activities pertaining to the welding and joining of different, similar, and dissimilar combinations of the metals. This book addresses recent advances in various welding processes across the domain, including arc welding and solid-state welding process, as well as experimental processes. The content is structured to update readers about the working principle, predicaments in existing process, innovations to overcome these problems, and direct industrial and practical applications. Key Features: Describes recent developments in welding technology, engineering, and science Discusses advanced computational techniques for procedure development Reviews recent trends of implementing DOE and meta-heuristics optimization techniques for setting accurate parameters Addresses related theoretical, practical, and industrial aspects Includes all the aspects of welding, such as arc welding, solid state welding, and weld overlay

This book presents recent advances made in materials science and engineering within Russian academia, particularly groups working in the Ural Federal University District. Topics explored in this volume include structure formation analysis of complicated alloys, non-ferrous metals metallurgy, composite composed materials science, and high-pressure treatment of metals and alloys. The finding discussed in this volume are to critical to multiple industries including manufacturing, structural materials, oil and gas, coatings, and metal fabrication.