The papers in this book deal with computational methods for predicting material processing defects. Using recent advances in finite strain plasticity and viscoplasticity, damage modelling, bifurcation and instability theory, fracture mechanics and computer numerical techniques, new approaches to mechanical defect analysis are proposed. Appropriate methods for explaining and avoiding the defects leading to fracture, high porosity, strain localization or undesirable geometrical imperfections are presented. In addition, some papers are devoted to new formulations and new calculation algorithms to be used for solving the forming problems. Finally, two papers deal with physical description of defects occurring in forming and cutting operations, focusing on the academic and practical interest of these topics. This is the first book to deal with the prediction of defects occurring in material forming processes; it contains much of interest from both a theoretical and a practical viewpoint.

Product Description: The purpose of the ESAFORM conference is to facilitate the communication between specialists in various fields of material forming sciences.  Presentations concerning all the steps of material forming processes are presented: from fundamental studies to applied aspects, from experimental to numerical research...read more

Product Description: This book arose from the conference Metallurgy: A Touchstone for Cross-cultural Interaction which took place at the British Museum. The papers largely relate to mining and extractive metallurgy. The inception and nature of the first smelting technologies of copper and tin in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa, and of zinc in China and iron in Africa, the Middle East and Britain are discussed together with insights into the archaeology and experimental replication of the processes...read more

Product Description: This book gives a coherent overview of recent developments in Metal Cutting and High Speed Machining, presenting the latest research of international groups in theoretical and experimental approaches in this field. Topics covered include: mechanics of cutting, numerical models, chatter vibrations, machining processes (drilling, high speed milling, grinding, hard turning), cutting tools and coatings, dry cutting, computer aided manufacturing, numerical control and command, process monitoring and adaptive control, machine tool (in particular the Parallel Kinematic Machines) and components (spindles and linear motor feed drive)...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: The papers in this book deal with computational methods for predicting material processing defects. Using recent advances in finite strain plasticity and viscoplasticity, damage modelling, bifurcation and instability theory, fracture mechanics and computer numerical techniques, new approaches to mechanical defect analysis are proposed...read more

Product Description: The Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center in cooperation with the Office of Sponsored Programs of Syracuse University has been conducting the Annual Sagamore Army Materials Research Conferences since 1954. The specific purpose of these conferences has been to bring together scientists and engineers from academic institutions, industry and government to explore in depth a subject of importance to the Department of Defense, the Army, and the scientific community...read more

Product Description: Syracuse University and the Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center of Watertown, Massachusetts have conducted the Sagamore Army Materials Research Conference since 1954. In ce1ebration of the 25th Anniversary of this conference, these proceedings are dedicated to the founding members of the Sagamore Conferences...read more