Reis et al. (Reports, 26 November 2010, p. 1231) reported on the mechanism by which cats lap and gave a theoretical and experimental analysis of their observations. Their explanation for the cat's lapping frequency, however, is based on an incorrect application of the principles of fluid dynamics. The revised analysis given here agrees with their observations and predicts a similar lapping freq...

The performance of the grouted sleeve lapping connector that is used to connect reinforcement bars in a precast concrete structure is studied. A total of 63 specimens, varying in bar diameter and lap length, were tested under tensile load. The failure modes, ultimate tensile strength values and load-displacement curves of the specimens are discussed in the study. Two equations are proposed for ...

Two types of micron-diamond films were prepared on YG6 substrate by hot filament chemical vapor deposition(HFCVD) method. Morphology and orientation of crystalline growth were evaluated by SEM and XRD. Diamond film coated tools and sapphire wafer’ surface before and after lapping experiment  were contrasted. The results indicated that a significant change in Raman spectrum of two types of micro...

Grinding-wheel wear is a critical factor affecting grinding performance and tool cost. Unfortunately, tests – particularly with superabrasives can be notoriously time-consuming. Therefore, novel lapping-based method proposed for investigating behaviour of the grit-bond system. Wear were performed in (i) lapping, (ii) surface grinding, (iii) cylindrical range grit-shape aspect ratios grit-toughn...

The quality of surfaces machined by lapping depends on numerous variables, some of them controllable and others not. Their existence renders the task of selecting adequate working parameters and their values (set points) such as to obtain the desired response difficult. For this reason, this paper discusses the robust parameter design as an optimisation method for plane lapping. The paper prese...