We present a combination of transient electro-thermal simulations of three-dimensional interconnect structures and the calculation of their coupled intrinsic thermo-mechanical stress distributions. For the numerical solution of the electro-thermal as well as the thermo-mechanical stress problem, we apply the finite element method. A practical example is presented where the temperature and the p...

Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENSTM) is a rapid-manufacturing procedure that involves complex thermal, mechanical, and metallurgical interactions. The finite element method (FEM) may be used to accurately model this process, allowing for optimized selection of input parameters, and, hence, the fabrication of components with improved Thermo-mechanical properties. In this study the commercial FE...

Experimental studies on epoxies report that the microstructure consists of highlycrosslinked localized regions connected with a dispersed phase of low-crosslink density epoxy. Because epoxies play a major role in many structural applications, the influence of the crosslink distribution on the thermo-mechanical properties must be determined. But as experiments cannot reliably report the exact nu...

Electrospun one dimensional (1D) and two dimensional (2D) carbon based polymer nanocomposites are studied in order to determine the effect provided by the two differently structured nanofillers on crystallinity and thermo-mechanical properties of the nanofibres. The nanomaterials studied are pristine carbon nanotubes, oxidised carbon nanotubes, reduced graphene oxide and graphene oxide. Functio...

Assuming arbitrary boundary and initial conditions, a transient thermo-elastic analysis of a rotating thick cylindrical pressure vessel made of functionally graded material (FGM) subjected to axisymmetric mechanical and transient thermal loads is presented. Time-dependent thermal and mechanical boundary conditions are assumed to act on the boundaries of the vessel. Material properties of the ve...

Metal coating, metal materials are of two or more layers. The coating metals are widely used in industry. These sheets or saving performance and cost effective solution or both the user. Performance coating metals according to usage in structural applications, settings thermal expansion of the thermo-mechanical control (thermostat), electrical, magnetic, corrosion resistant, flowering and decor...

We derive thermo-mechanical continuum equations from Molecular Dynamics (MD) equations using the Generalized Mathematical Homogenization (GMH) theory developed by the authors for 0 K applications. GMH constructs an array of atomistic unit cell problems coupled with a thermo-mechanical continuum problem. The unit cell problem derived is a molecular dynamics problem defined for the perturbation f...

The lifetime of micro electro–thermo–mechanical actuators with complex electro–thermo–mechanical coupling mechanisms can be decreased significantly due to unexpected failure events. Even more serious is the fact that various failures are tightly coupled due to micro-size and multi-physics effects. Interrelation between performance and potential failures should be established to predict reliabil...

Manufacturers of rolled materials are always striving to reduce the costs associated with production—be they time, material, or waste. This is especially true with the manufacture of nextgeneration particle-reinforced materials, such as those used in high-value automotive components. Process variables such as temperahire, roller speed, and plate dimensions, among others, all affect strength, du...

Natural fibers have recently become attractive to automotive industry as an alternative reinforcement for glass fiber reinforced thermoplastics. The best way to increase the fuel efficiency without sacrificing safety is to employ fiber reinforced composite materials in the body of the cars so that weight reduction can be achieved. Designing the structures with the focus on improvement aspects i...