Mechanics Analysis and Predictive Modeling of Engineering Materials Involved in the Manufacturing of Parts and Components

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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue delves into the intricate mechanics analysis and predictive modeling of engineering materials, emphasizing the multifaceted processes such as heating, solidification, deformation, addition, removal, and accretion pivotal in the manufacturing of parts and components. This compilation features cutting-edge research employing advanced experimental techniques like high-speed imaging, in situ microscopy, and diffraction methods such as X-ray and neutron diffraction. Alongside these experimental approaches, sophisticated numerical models, including finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and methods for investigating microstructures and phases, such as electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), are extensively covered.

Additionally, this Special Issue explores the burgeoning realm of data-driven numerical models, leveraging machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence to enhance predictive accuracy and inform data-driven decision-making processes. This integration exemplifies the innovative approaches to optimizing material behavior and manufacturing efficiency. Through this Special Issue, we aim to illuminate the synergy between traditional mechanics and modern computational advancements, providing a comprehensive understanding of the material mechanics underpinning advanced manufacturing technologies.

Dr. Fatih Uzun
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Keywords

  • mechanics analysis
  • predictive modeling
  • engineering materials
  • manufacturing processes
  • heating and solidification
  • material deformation
  • advanced experimental techniques
  • numerical models
  • data-driven decision-making
  • microstructure investigation

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Experimental and FEA Simulations Using ANSYS on the Mechanical Properties of Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) 3D-Printed Woven Jute Fiber-Reinforced PLA Laminates
by Sazidur R. Shahriar, Lai Jiang, Jaejong Park, Md Shariful Islam, Bryan Perez and Xiaobo Peng
J. Manuf. Mater. Process. 2024, 8(4), 152; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp8040152 - 17 Jul 2024
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The mechanical properties of woven jute fiber-reinforced PLA polymer laminates additively manufactured through Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) technology are simulated using the finite element method in this work. Woven jute fiber reinforcements are used to strengthen bio-thermoplastic PLA polymers in creating highly biodegradable [...] Read more.
The mechanical properties of woven jute fiber-reinforced PLA polymer laminates additively manufactured through Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) technology are simulated using the finite element method in this work. Woven jute fiber reinforcements are used to strengthen bio-thermoplastic PLA polymers in creating highly biodegradable composite structures that can serve as one of the environmentally friendly alternatives for synthetic composites. A LOM 3D printer prototype was designed and built by the authors. All woven jute/PLA biocomposite laminated specimens made using the built prototype in this study had their tensile and flexural properties measured using ASTM test standards. These laminated structures were modeled using the ANSYS Mechanical Composite PrepPost (ACP) module, and then both testing processes were simulated using the experimentally measured input values. The FEA simulation results indicated a close match with experimental results, with a maximum difference of 9.18%. This study served as an exemplary case study using the FEA method to predict the mechanical behaviors of biocomposite laminate materials made through a novel manufacturing process. Full article
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