Finite element analysis of loaded structures at very high temperatures

At very high temperatures loaded metallic structures undergo creep deformations. The generated creep strains are connected with stress relaxations, stress redistributions and/or progressive deformations.In mainly load controlled situations the behaviour of the material can be described by a nonlinear viscous flow law (Norton power law).A stress-deformation analysis of complex structures can be carried out by finite element codes in which the mentioned constitutive equation is implemented. The code PERMAS-VISCOUS was used to analyse the stress state of a notched tension bar and the deformation behaviour of a tube under external pressure undergoing a creep collapse. The relation to experimental findings is also given.     

Mechanism of Oxide Nucleation in Lithium Aluminosilicate Glass-Ceramics

A commercial lithium aluminosilicate glass-ceramic material is investigated by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy after different heat treatments. Evidence is presented that epitaxy of β-quartz crystals on ZrTiO₄-type crystallites is the critical step initiating silicate crystallization.     

Temporal evolution of contacts and communities in networks of face-to-face human interactions

Temporal dynamics of social interaction networks as well as the analysis of communities are key aspects to gain a better understanding of the involved processes, important influence factors, their effects, and their structural implications. In this article, we analyze temporal dynamics of contacts and the evolution of communities in networks of face-to-face proximity. As our application context, we consider four scientific coil- ferences. On a structural level, we focus on static and dynamic properties of the contact graphs. Also, we analyze the resulting community structure using state-of-the-art automatic community detection algorithms. Specifically, we analyze tile evolution of contacts and communities over time to consider the stability of the respective conmmnities. Furthermore, we assess different factors which have an influence on the quality of com- munity prediction. Overall, we provide first important insights into the evolution of contacts and communities in face-to-face contact networks.     

In search of trustworthy information: a qualitative study of the search behavior of people with dyslexia in Norway

Universal Access in the Information Society - Access to trustworthy information is a premise for participation in a democratic society. However, locating useful and valid information may not be a...     

Surface reconstruction for incremental forming

In spite of extensive efforts being made with regard to virtual process optimization technology, the production of prototype parts is still a necessity. With respect to the production of sheet metal parts in low quantities, incremental sheet metal forming (ISMF) is a highly interesting process. ISMF allows the production of complex parts with drastically reduced costs in tooling and machinery compared to conventional processes like deep drawing. However, ISMF, with it’s incremental nature, introduces the need for generating a tool path considering both final geometry and process-induced deviations or constraints. Consequently, for the generation of the tool path a (tool path) surface, with an adequate offset, is necessary. That is why, within the scope of extensive research work at the Institute of Forming Technology and Lightweight Construction (IUL), a special correction module has been developed, determining this offset e.g. depending on the workpiece geometry. This paper presents the algorithm, the application, and the effect on the produced parts. Furthermore, a concept for an extension regarding further constraints like elastic workpiece behavior is presented.