The color change of opal photonic crystal films (OPCFs) due to deformation was quantitatively evaluated using digital image correlation (DIC) analysis. OPCFs were pasted on specimens three different gauge geometries, and random patterns formed the opposite side each specimen for DIC To assess applicability OPCFs-based strain characterization analyzing steel structural components associated meta...

Influence of homogenization on mechanical properties of Al-1Mn-1Mg alloy prepared by different melttreatments was discussed and mechanism of metallurgical defects on ingots’ mechanical properties was analyzed. It was found that metallurgical defects, such as the inclusions and gas holes, cannot be removed from the original ingots by homogenization; the average increasement of tensile strength o...

The composition dependence of the emission intensities was investigated in Cu-Ni as well as Ni-Zn binary alloy samples when a low-pressure argon laser-induced plasma was employed as the excitation source. The calibration curve in the Cu-Ni alloy system gave a linear relationship, implying that the selective evaporation of Cu or Ni atoms was caused less in those alloys having several chemical co...

The growing demand for power is putting tremendous stress on existing power plants for generating electricity. The plants are being operated for longer periods of time under heavy load conditions. Reliability of key components of the power plant such as steam or gas turbines and generators is of prime importance. Many utilities are interested in extending the life of turbine-generator component...

In secondary steelmaking, the refining operation is typically carried out in a metallurgical ladle that is commonly furnished with gas injection facilities. Since gas injection plays an intrinsic role in determining the efficiency of secondary steelmaking and thus the quality of final products, a great volume of work has been conducted mostly utilizing air-water systems at room temperature. Des...