INTEGRITY RELIABILITY FAILURE
An International Conference
UNIVERSITY OF PORTO
Portugal July 19-22, 1999
Schedule of Presentations
Monday July 19, 1999
M 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Opening Ceremony
Room E
Introduction by Professor J.F. Silva Gomes (Co-chair)
Welcome Address by Professor J.C. Marques Santos
Dean of Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto
Briefing by Professor S.A. Meguid (Co-chair)
M 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Plenary I
Room E
PLENARY LECTURE
Computational Modeling of Local Stress Fields and
Delamination in Composite Laminates
Professor J.N. Reddy
Texas A & M, USA
Chair: Professor J.F. Silva Gomes, University of Porto, Portugal
M 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Plenary II
PLENARY LECTURE
Small Gas Turbine Engines
Technologies for the Next Millennium
Dr. Hany Moustapha
Manager, Turbine Component Center and Technology
Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc., ( Montreal)
Chair: Professor S.A. Meguid, University of Toronto, Canada
Room E
M 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
M 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Coffee Break
Lounge
Session 1-A
Room A
Symposium:
Advanced Modeling and Simulation - I
Organizers:
S.A. Meguid1 and J.F. Silva Gomes2
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University of Toronto, Canada, 2University of Porto, Portugal
Chairs:
V.K. Kinra, Texas A&M University, USA
N. Ghoniem, University of California at Los Angeles, USA
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Keynote Lecture: Multi-scale Modeling of Material Deformation and Failure: A Grand Challenge,
Ghoniem, N.M., University of California at Los Angeles, USA
Comparative Stress Analysis in Constructive Orthotropic Ribbed Plate, Kulenovic, Z.H, University of
Split, Croatia
Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Saddle Supported Pressure Vessels, El-Abbasi, N. and
Meguid, S.A., Univ. of Toronto, Canada
Effects of Tag Axle on the Static and Dynamic Behaviour of a Heavy Tow Tractor-Towed Vehicle
Combination, Tennich, M. and Falah, B., Univ. du Québec à Rimouski, Canada
Study of Boundary Friction Between Running-In Materials, Nogueira, I., Dias, A.M., Progri, R. and
Gras, R., Instituto Politécnico de Tomar, Portugal
M 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Session 1-B
Symposium:
Reliability and Efficiency of Numerical Tools in
Engineering Analysis and Practice - I
Organizers:
J.M.A.C. Sá1, L.M.P.A.C. Sousa1, R.M.N. Jorge1 and D.R.J. Owen2
1
University of Porto, Portugal, 2University of Wales Swansea, UK
Chairs:
D.R.J. Owen, University of Wales, UK
J.M.A.C. Sá, University of Porto, Portugal
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Room B
Keynote Lecture: Enhanced Strain Elements in Adaptive Solutions for Incompressible Forming
Processes, Sá, J.M.C., Jorge, R.M.N. Sousa, L.C. and Cardoso, R.P.R., University of Porto, Portugal
Reliability Analysis of Steel Connections Components Based on FEM, Cruz, P.J.S., Henriques, A.A.R.
and Neves, L.A.C., University of Minho, Portugal
On the Use of a Special Class of Cohesive Finite Elements for the Analysis of Three-Dimensional
Fatigue Crack Growth, Andrés, A., Pérez-Aparício, J.L. and López, O., University of Pontificia
Comillas, Spain
Simulation Model for Hot Forging with Adaptive Mesh Refinement, Sousa, L.C., Sá, J.M.A.C. and
Pires, F.M.A., University of Porto, Portugal
Simplified Dynamic Modeling of the Harmonic Response of a Bolted Interface, Lavabre, R. and
Combes, B., Institute National des Sciences Appliquées, France
M 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Session 1-C
Symposium:
Crashworthiness - I
Organizer:
Carlos Ruiz, Oxford University, UK
Room C
Chairs:
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N. Jones, The University of Liverpool, UK
M. Langseth, Norwegian University of Science & Technology, Norway
Keynote Lecture: Dynamic Axial Crushing of Thin-Walled Structures, Jones, N., The University of
Liverpool, U.K
Experimental Set-Up for Dynamic Fracture of Materials at High Temperature, Guillaumat, L.,
Collombet, F. and Lataillade, J.L., E.N.S.A.M., France
Ballistic Impact on Ceramic Metal Armours, Gálvez, V.S. and Gálvez, F., Polytechnic University of
Madrid, Spain
Experimental Investigation to Evaluate the Effect of the Included Angle of a Folded "V" Shape Plate
for Blast Resistance, Nurick, G.N. and Lockley, J.P., University of Cape Town, South Africa
Quasi-Static Penetration of Steel Plates, Borvik, T. and Langseth, M., Norwegian University of Science
& Technology, Norway
M 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Session 1-D
Symposium:
Advanced Composite Materials - I
Organizers:
J.F. Silva Gomes1 and S.A. Meguid2
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University of Porto, Portugal, 2University of Toronto, Canada
Chairs:
H. Sosa, Drexel University, USA
E.V. Morozov, University of Natal, South Africa
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Room D
Keynote Lecture: Durability Analysis of Polymer Matrix Composites for the Reliability Analysis of
Structural Components, Cardon, A.H., Bouquet, P., Vossole and C.V., Free University of Brussels
(COSARGUB), Belgium
Application of Shape Memory Alloys for Seismic Isolation, Saadat, S., Salichs, J., Noori, M., Hou, Z.
and Davoodi, H., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Failure Behaviour of a Glass Fabric Laminates and its Dependence on Resin Matrix and Temperature,
Schmidt, J., Baran, I. and Golaski, L., Foundry Research Institute Krakow, Poland
Static and Dynamic Behaviour of Composite Riveted Joints, Li, Q.M., Mines, R.A.W. and Birch, R.S.,
The Univ. of Liverpool, UK
Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Shell Structures, Barbosa, J.T. and Dinis, L.S. and Rua dos Bragas,
Portugal
M 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch
Cafeteria
M 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Plenary III
Room E
PLENARY LECTURE
Mechanical Integrity of Aeroengine Fan Disc Assembly
Professor C. Ruiz
Oxford University, UK
Chair: Professor S.A. Meguid, University of Toronto, Canada
M 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Session 2-A
Symposium:
Structural Optimization - I
Organizers:
C.C. António and A.F.M. Azevedo, University of Porto, Portugal
Chairs:
C.C. António, University of Porto, Portugal
A.F.M. Azevedo, University of Porto, Portugal
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Keynote Lecture: Genetic and Random Search Methods in Optimal Shape Design Problems,
Haslinger, J., KFK- MFF- UK, Czech Republic
Optimal Design of Stiffened Composite Structures Under Buckling Loads: An Inverse Approach,
António, C.C. and Barbosa, J.T., University of Porto, Portugal
Optimal Design of Metal Forming Process Parameters, Castro, C.F., Sousa, L.C. António, C.A.C. and
Sá, J.C., University of Porto, Portugal
An Adjoint Variable Method for the Thermal Shape Optimization of Two-Dimensional Structures,
Younes, M. and Potiron, A., ENSAM CER d'Angers, France
Optimal Design of Structural Elements, Vavro, J. and Kopecky, M., University of Trencin, Slovakia
M 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Session 2-B
Symposium:
Micromechanics, Damage and Failure- I
Organizers:
S.A. Meguid1 and J.F. Silva Gomes2
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University of Toronto, Canada, 2University of Porto, Portugal,
Chairs:
S.K. Datta, University of Colorado Boulder, USA
K.H. Laermann, University of Bergische, Germany
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Session 2-C
Symposium:
Testing and Diagnostics - I
Organizer:
J.F. Silva Gomes, University of Porto, Portugal
Chairs:
E.A. Elsayed, Rutgers University, USA
G. Mimmi, Univ. degli Studi di Pavia, Italy
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Room B
Keynote Lecture: Plane Strain Wave Scattering by a Vertical Crack in a Coated Steel Plate, Datta,
S.K., Rogers, J. and Shah, A.H., University of Colorado Boulder, USA
Failure of Supporting Rings in a Generator Diesel Engine, Ferraz, M.T., Faustino, J. Santos, M. and
Gomes, C., Institute of Materials and Production Technologies, Portugal
Failure Analysis of Straight Intramedullary Femoral Nail, Ferraz, M.T., Faustino, J. and Santos, M.,
Institute of Materials and Production Technologies, Portugal
Prediction of Fatigue Life Under Random Loading, Jelaska, D., Nini, N. and Grljusi, M., University of
Split, Croatia
Environmentally Assisted Failures: Case Histories, Shipilov, S.A., Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
M 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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Room A
Room C
Keynote Lecture: Simultaneous Measurement of Acoustical Parameters of a Layered Medium: The
Inverse Problem, Kinra, V.K., Texas A&M University, USA
Magnetovision: A New Tool in Fatigue Investigations, Kaleta, J. and Susz, S., Wroclaw University of
Technology, Poland
The Use of Experimental Design in a Bolted Joint, Lakiss, H., Daidie, A. and Guillot, J., Institut
National des Sciences Appliquées, France
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Numerical Methods to Avoid Failure During the In-Service Welding of Gas Pipelines, Sabapathy, P.,
Wahab, M.A. and Painter, M.J., The University of Adelaide, Australia
Design and Analysis of Experiments Involving Censored Failure Data, Fard, N.S. and Chowdhury,
A.H., Northeastern University, USA
M 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Session 2-D
Symposium:
Joining of Composite & Sandwich Structures - I
Organizers:
A.T. Marques1, A. Cardon2 and A. Ferreira1
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University of Porto, Portugal, 2Free University of Brussels, Belgium
Chairs:
A. Ferreira, University of Porto, Portugal
A.T. Marques, University of Porto, Portugal
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Room D
Keynote Lecture: Modeling of Honeycomb Structures by the Finite Element Method, Ferreira,
A.J.M., Marques, A.T. and Sá, J.C., University of Porto, Portugal
Low Speed Impact of Laminates Reinforced with Polyethylene or Aramidic Fibers Silva, M.A.G,
University of Lisboa, Portugal
Full-Scale Testing of Underground Composite Tanks, Costa, A.N. and Marques, A.T., University of
Porto, Portugal
Analysis of RC Beams Reinforced with FRP Re-bars by Finite Elements, Ferreira, A.J.M., Marques,
A.T., Sá, J.C. and Fernandes, A.A., University of Porto, Portugal
Buckling Behaviour of Composite Shells, Ferreira, A.J.M. and Barbosa, J.T., University of Porto,
Portugal
M 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Coffee Break
Lounge
M 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Session 3-A
Room A
Symposium:
Advanced Modeling and Simulation - II
Organizers:
S.A. Meguid1 and J.F. Silva Gomes2
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University of Toronto, Canada, 2University of Porto, Portugal
Chairs:
J.N. Reddy, Texas A&M University, USA
H. Sosa, Drexel University, USA
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Keynote Lecture: Using Small Beam Centrifuge in Analyzing Behaviour of Geotechnical Structures,
Allersma, H.G.B., Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
Effects of FGM on the Parametric Resonance of Plate and Shell Structures, Yong, N.T., Yong, L.K. and
Liew, K.M., Institute of High Performance Computing, Singapore
Elastodynamic Response of Ordered and Disordered Materials, Kinra, V.K., Maslov, K. and
Henderson, B.K., Texas A&M University, USA
Elastodynamic Analysis of Frictional Contact Problems using Variational Inequalities, Czekanski, A.
and Meguid, S.A., University of Toronto, Canada
M 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Session 3-B
Symposium:
Reliability and Failure of Thin and Thick Coatings - I
Organizer:
M. Andritschky and V. Teixeira, University of Minho, Portugal
Room B
Chairs:
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M. Andritschky, University of Minho, Portugal
F. Schubert, Institute for Materials and Processes, Germany
Keynote Lecture: Residual Stress Analysis in Graded Thermal Barrier Coatings, Teixeira, V.,
Andritschky, M. and Stover, D., University of Minho, Portugal
A Dynamic Finite Element Simulation for the Optimisation of Shot Peening Process, Deslaef, D.
Rouhaud, E., Univ. de Technologie de Troyes, France
Influence of Ultrasonic Shot-Peening on the Fatigue Behaviour of a 41CR4 Steel, Retraint, D.,
Garnier, G., Guelorget, B. and Lu, J., Univ. de Technologie de Troyes, France
Damage Mechanisms in High Temperature Protective Coatings, Teixeira, V., Andritschky, M. and
Stover, D., University of Minho, Portugal
Influence of Deposition Parameters on the Properties of Gas Sensor Thin Layers Prepared by
Magnetron Sputtering, Pires, J.M.C., Teixeira, V., Almeida, J.B. and Reis, M., University of Minho,
Portugal
M 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Session 3-C
Symposium:
Advanced Nondestructive Techniques - I
Organizer:
Mário A.P. Vaz, University of Porto, Portugal
Chairs:
K.H. Laermann, University of Bergische, Germany
Mário A.P. Vaz, University of Porto, Portugal
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Keynote Lecture: Pseudo-Dynamic Techniques in Structural Analysis and Design, Melo, F.Q.,
Carneiro, J.O. and Silva Gomes, J.F., University of Porto, Portugal
New Territory of Experimental Mechanics, Egawa, K. and Kikuchi, S., Niigata Institute of Technology,
Japan
Shearography with Pulsed Lasers, Santos, F.M. and Vaz, M.A.P., University of Porto, Portugal
The Dynamic Analysis of a Piping System Detail Using Pseudodynamic Techniques, Carneiro, J.O.,
Lopes H., Rodrigues, J.D ,Melo, F.Q. and Silva Gomes, J.F., University of Minho, Portugal
Vibration Analysis of a Beam Using Modal Dynamic Approach and Pseudodynamic Techniques,
Carneiro, J.O., Rodrigues, J.D ,Melo, F.Q. and Silva Gomes, J.F., University of Minho, Portugal
M 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Session 3-D
Symposium:
Optimal Design Engineering - I
Organizers:
J.F. Silva Gomes1 and S.A. Meguid2
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University of Porto, Portugal, 2University of Toronto, Canada
Chairs:
K.M. Liew, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Haslinger, J., KFK- MFF- UK, Czech Republic
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Room D
Reliability Evaluation of Torsional Problems Using Stochastic FEM, Zucchelli, A., Moncelsi, F. and
Minak, G., University of Bologna, Italy
The Principles of Simultaneous Engineering Applied to New Orientation for Product Development,
Faria, L.O., Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
Failure Analysis of a Water Pump Shaft, Faustino, J.,Ferraz, M.T. Santos, M. and Gomes, C., Institute
of Materials and Production Technologies, Portugal
One Approach to Limit State Design, Jelaska, I., Jelaska, D., University of Zagreb, Croatia
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Reliability and Failure of Rubble Mound Breakwaters, Pinto, F.T. and Gomes, F.V., University of
Porto, Portugal
Tuesday July 20, 1999
T 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Plenary IV
Room E
PLENARY LECTURE
Computational Strategies for Industrial problems with
Evolving Geometries and Multiple Fracturing
Professor D.R.J. Owen
University of Wales, UK
Chair: Professor J.F. Silva Gomes, University of Porto, Portugal
T 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Session 4-A
Symposium:
Testing and Diagnostics - II
Organizer:
J.F. Silva Gomes, University of Porto, Portugal
Chairs:
D. Dunlap, ALCOA, USA
E.A. Elsayed, Rutgers University, USA
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Keynote Lecture: Reliability Prediction Based on Accelerated Life Testing, Elsayed, E.A., Rutgers
University, USA
Direct Visual Observation of Failure Locations in Ductile Members Using Luders Band, Taniuchi, K.,
Ichinose, K. and Fukuda, K., Meiji University, Japan
Numerical and Experimental Techniques for Enhancing the Reliability of Production Centers, Dunlap,
L.D., Alcoa Technical Center, USA
An Experimental Study of the Geometry of the Necking in Tensile Specimens, Andrianopoulos, N.P.,
Vougiouka, G., The National Technical University of Athens, Greece
T 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Session 4-B
Symposium:
Micromechanics, Damage and Failure- II
Organizers:
S.A. Meguid1 and J.F. Silva Gomes2
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University of Toronto, Canada, 2University of Porto, Portugal
Chairs:
V. Gupta, University of California at Los Angleles, USA
E.V. Morozov, University of Natal, South Africa
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Room B
Keynote Lecture: Proper Defect Density Parameters for Anisotropic Solids with Cracks and Holes,
Tsukrov, I. and Kachanov, M., University of New Hampshire, USA
Non-Linear Failure Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Elements Based on Latin Hypercube Sampling,
Delgado, J., Azeredo, M. and Delgado, R., Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Designing Against Fatigue: Evaluation of Interacting Features in Aircraft Design, Graham, R.H.,
Raines, M. and Swift, K.G. University of Hull, UK
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Deterministic Model for Predicting Stress Corrosion Cracking, Magalhães, J.F., FEUP, Portugal
Failure Data Analysis for Electromechanical Component, Minak, G., Zucchelli, A.; Massimo, S.,
University of Bologna, Italy
T 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Session 4-C
Symposium:
Advanced Nondestructive Techniques - II
Organizer:
Mário A.P. Vaz, University of Porto, Portugal
Room C
Chairs:
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Mário A.P. Vaz, University of Porto, Portugal
V. Sanchez Gálvez, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain
Keynote Lecture: Dynamic Characterization of Structures Using Holographic Interferometry
Techniques, Vaz, M.A.P., Santos, F.M. and Monteiro, J., University of Porto, Portugal
Assessment of the stress-intensity factor of a part-through crack in a plate by holographic
interferometry, Melo, F.Q., Monteiro, J.M., Vaz, M.A.P. and Silva Gomes, J.F., University of Porto,
Portugal
Image Processing Aided Shearography for Composite Materials: Non-Destructive Damage Detection,
Chousal, J.A. and Silva Gomes, J.F., University of Porto, Portugal
Nondestructive Measurements of Random Signals in Industrial Conditions and their Analysis,
Kopecky, M. and Vavro, J., University of Trencin, Slovakia
Photoelastic Analysis of the Stress Field on Structural Adhesive Joints, Ribeiro, J.E. and Esteves,
J.L.S., ESTIG/IPB-Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Portugal
T 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Session 4-D
Symposium:
Optimal Design Engineering - II
Organizers:
J.F. Silva Gomes1 and S.A. Meguid2
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University of Porto, Portugal, 2University of Toronto, Canada
Chairs:
J.N. Reddy, Texas A&M University, USA
R. Gentle, Nottingham Trent University, UK
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Keynote Lecture: Diaphragm Design Improvement for a Metering Pump, Mimmi, G. and Pennacchi,
P., Univ. degli Studi di Pavia, Italy
Virtual thermal expansion – an adaptation of rolling bearing life equations to include slip, Gentle, R.,
Nottingham Trent University, UK
Structural Design of a Sandwich Coupling Section for a Chassisless Semitrailer, Schellens, H.J.,
Eindhoven University of Technology
Structural Design of an Integrated Axle Frame for a Closed Box Chassisless Semitrailer, Schellens,
H.J. and Correia, N.C., Eindhoven University of Technology
Optimizing the Repair-Limit Replacement Schedule with Discounting and Imperfect Repair, Dohi, T.,
Ashioka, A., Kaio, N. and Osaki, S., Hiroshima Univ., Japan
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W 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Plenary V
Room E
PLENARY LECTURE
Recent Developments in Impact Energy Absorption
Professor S.R. Reid
UMIST, UK
Chair: Professor S.A. Meguid, University of Toronto, Canada
W 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Session 5-A
Symposium:
Joining of Composite & Sandwich Structures - II
Organizers:
A.T. Marques1, A. Cardon2 and A. Ferreira1
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University of Porto, Portugal, 2Free University of Brussels, Belgium
Chairs:
A. Ferreira, University of Porto, Portugal
A.H. Cardon, Free University of Brussels, Belgium
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Keynote Lecture: Influence of the Interface on the Strength and Toughness of Composites,
Rubinstein, A.A., Tulane University, USA
Polymer Concrete Reinforced with Composite Materials, Santos, A.M.T. and Ferreira, A.J.M.,
University of Porto, Portugal
Flexural Behaviour of Polymer Mortar, Camanho, P.P., Guedes, R.M., Ferreira, A.J.M. and
Fernandes, A.A., University of Porto, Portugal
Optimum Design of Underground Composite Tanks, Costa, A.N., Marques and A.T., University of
Porto, Portugal
Finite/Infinite Element Modelling of Wrinkling Phenomena in Thick Core Sandwich Structures,
Marques, J.M.M.C. and Ferreira, A.J.M., University of Porto, Portugal
W 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Session 5-B
Symposium:
Reliability and Efficiency of Numerical Tools in
Engineering Analysis and Practice - II
Organizers:
J.M.A.C. Sá1, L.M.P.A.C. Sousa1, R.M.N. Jorge1 and D.R.J. Owen2
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University of Porto, Portugal, 2University of Wales Swansea, UK
Chairs:
S. Reid, UMIST, UK
L.C. Sousa, University of Porto, Portugal
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Room B
Keynote Lecture: Numerical Aspects of Wick and Usual Product in Stochastic Uncertainty Modeling
and Simulation, Matthies, H.G. and Keese, A., Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany
A New Method of Reliability Criteria for Transport Elements, Kopecky, M. and Vavro, J., University of
Trencin, Slovakia
Large Deformation Analysis of Contact in Rings Using Variation Inequalities, El-Abbasi, N., Cirne,
J.S. and Meguid, S.A., Univ. of Toronto, Canada
The Reliability Assessment Methods, Ferreira, L.A., University of Porto, Portugal
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Numerical Analysis of the Wheel-Rail Rolling Contact by Use of an ALE-Based Adaptative Finite
Element Method, Nackenhorst, U. and Zastrau, B.W., University of the Federal Armed Forces
Hamburg, Germany
W 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Session 5-C
Symposium:
Advanced Composite Materials - II
Organizers:
J.F. Silva Gomes1 and S.A. Meguid2
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University of Porto, Portugal, 2University of Toronto, Canada
Chairs:
L.A. Dobrzavski, Silesian Technical University, Poland
D. Stover, University of Minho, Portugal
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Keynote Lecture: Electromechanical Wave Phenomena in Piezoelectric Solids, Sosa, H.,
Khutoryansky, Drexel University, USA
On the Fatigue Behaviour, Residual Strength and Stiffness of Fatigue Loaded Laminates, Gheorghe,
N., Constantin, N., Jiga, G. and Stoicescu, C. Iniv. Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania
The Influence of Chemical Composition of Coated and Uncoated HSS using PVD on the Wear
Mechanism During Cutting and Erosion Tests, Dobrzavski, L.A., Karprzak, W.; Adamiak, M.; Kopa, J.
and D'Errico, Silesian Technical University, Poland
Energy Absorption Capacity of Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete, Barros, J.A.O., Cruz, J.N. and Ulrix,
E., University of Minho, Portugal
Vibrations of Composite Bar in Plane Motion, Bolcu, D., Tarnita, D., Univ. Craiova, Romania
W 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Session 5-D
Symposium:
Intelligent Machining and Manufacturing - I
Organizer:
S.A. Meguid, University of Toronto, Canada
Chairs:
G.E. D'Errico Consiglio National Ricerche, Italy
M.A. Elbestawi, McMaster University, Canada
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Room D
Keynote Lecture: Intelligent Machining Systems: Opportunities and Challenges, Elbestawi, M.A. and
Teltz, R., McMaster University, Canada
Drilling Aluminium Matrix Composites: Relationship Between Cutting Forces and PCD Cutting Tool
Wear, Davim, J.P. and Baptista, A.M., University of Aveiro, Portugal
Mechanical Defects Arising from the Manufacturing Process of High Density Electronic Boards:
Experimental Analysis of Critical Factors, Tani, G., Bedini, R., Presenti, M. and Panchetti, S.,
Università di Firenze
Minimum Lubrication in Aluminium-Silicon (A356) Alloy Drilling, Braga, D.U., Diniz, A.E.,
Miranda, G.W.A. and Coppini, N.L., Univ. Estadual de Campinas, Brazil
Microhardness Profile of Wire Electro-Discharge Machined AISI L6 Steel, Melo, M., Faustino, J.,
Santos, M. and Gomes, C., IPM-Institute of Materials and Production Technologies, Portugal
W 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
W 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Coffee Break
Lounge
Session 6-A
Room A
Symposium:
Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue - I
Organizer:
P.T. Castro, University of Porto, Portugal
Chairs:
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P.T. Castro, University of Porto, Portugal
P. Horst, Institute of Aircraft Design and Lightweight Structures, Germany
Keynote Lecture: Assessment of Widespread Fatigue Damage in Ageing Aircraft StructuresConsiderations and Models, Horst, P., Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany
Acoustic Emission in the Creep Characterisation of Adhesive Joints, Magalhães, A.G., Marques, A.T.
and Castro, P.T., University of Porto, Portugal
Fatigue life prediction in AlMgSi weldments, Cruz, J.A.M.P., Costa, J.D.M., Borrego and L., Ferreira,
J.A.M., University of Coimbra, Portugal
Fatigue Behavior of Aluminium-Lithium 2090 Under Variable Amplitude Loading in the Presence of
Residual Stresses, Kott, R. and Meguid, S.A., University of Toronto, Canada
Laboratory Simulation of Multiple-Site Damage in Aircraft, Using Lap Joint Specimens, Silva, L.M.,
Gonçalves, J.P., Oliveira, F.M.F. and Castro, P.M.S.T., University of Porto, Portugal
W 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Session 6-B
Room B
Symposium:
Reliability and Failure of Thin and Thick Coatings - II
Organizers:
M. Andritschky and V. Teixeira, University of Minho, Portugal
Chairs:
V. Teixeira, University of Minho, Portugal
A.H. Cardon, Free University of Brussels, Belgium
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Keynote Lecture: Critical Substrate Strain of TBC Compounds, Herzog, R., Schubert, F. and
Singheiser, L., Institute for Materials and Processes in Energy Systems, Germany
Reflection and Dielectric Permeability of Ultrathin Cu and Al Films, Pudonin, F.A., Villagomez, R. and
Keller, O., Lebedev Phusical Institute, Russia
Residual Stress and In-situ Thermal Stress Measurements of Copper Films on Glass Substrate,
Hanabusa, T. and Nishida, J.M., Tokushima University, Japan
Influence of Sputtering Parameters on the Structure and Physical Properties of Zirconia Based Thin
Coatings, Gao, P., Teixeira, V., Meng, L.J., Santos, M.P. and Andritschky, M., University of Minho,
Portugal
Surface Degreasing and Activation as Important Factors for Cu Electroplating in ITO Substrates,
Altosaar, M., Varema, T. and Mellicov, E., Tallinn Technical University, Estonia
W 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Session 6-C
Symposium:
Advanced Nondestructive Techniques - III
Organizer:
Mário A.P. Vaz, University of Porto, Portugal
Chairs:
P R. Gentle, Nottingham Trent University, UK
M.A. Wahab, The University of Adelaide, Australia
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Keynote Lecture: On the Application of Updating Techniques to the Dynamic Analysis of Railway
Cars: A case Study, Silva, J.M.M. and Maia, N.M.M., IST-Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
Speckle Interferometry Phase Determination in Transient Problems, Chousal, J.A. and Silva Gomes,
J.F., University of Porto, Portugal
In-plane Displacement Measurement by ESPI in a Spider-net Structure, Monteiro, J.M., Santos, F.M.,
Vaz, M.A.P., Melo, F.Q. and Esteves, J.L., University of Porto, Portugal
Sensitivity Analysis in Structures Submitted to Viscous Flow, Kobayashi, M.H. and Pereira, J.M.C.,
Instituto Superior Técnico - LASEF, Portugal
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Quality Assurance of Mechatronic Systems, Bogouslavski, I., Don State Technical University, Russia
W 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Session 6-D
Symposium:
Advanced Modeling and Simulation - III
Organizers:
S.A. Meguid1 and J.F. Silva Gomes2
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University of Toronto, Canada, 2University of Porto, Portugal
Chairs:
G.E. D'Errico Consiglio National Ricerche, Italy
K.M. Liew, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Keynote Lecture: Passive Damping Control of Plates with Viscoelastic Layers: Experimental Study
on Dynamic Characteristics and Radiated Noise, Rodrigues, J.D. and Moreira, R.A.S., University of
Porto, Portugal
Crashworthiness of a Novel Shock Absorber for Electrically Powered Vehicles, Stranart, J.C.,
Czekanski, A. and Meguid, S.A., Univ. of Toronto, Canada
Mathematical Statistic Technique for the Direct Determination of Recovery Intervals of Parameters of
a Vibrant Structure, ClaraSerra, R., Perriot, A. and Raynaud, J.L., Lab. Méc. Appl. Raymond Chaléat,
France
Estimation of Parameters and Model Order of a Multivariate Stochastic Process: Applications to
Mechanical Structures, Lardies, J. and Larbi, N., University Franche-Comté, France
Interactive Finite Element System for Analysing Regions of High Stress Concentration, Onakunle, F.,
Raines, M. and Robinson, P.A., University of Hull, UK
W 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch
Cafeteria
W 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Plenary VI
Room E
PLENARY LECTURE
Optical Experimental Methods in Remote Control and
Monitoring of Large Engineering Structures
Professor K.H. Laermann
University of Bergische, Germany
Chair: Professor J.F. Silva Gomes, University of Porto, Portugal
W 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Session 7-A
Symposium:
Structural Optimization - II
Organizers:
C.C. António and A.F.M. Azevedo, University of Porto, Portugal
Chairs:
S. Reid, UMIST, UK
A. Potiron, ENSAM, France
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Keynote Lecture: Shape Design for Reliability, Borri, A. and Speranzini, E., Univ. Perugia, Italy
Truss Sizing and Shape Optimization: A Second-Order Approach, Azevedo, A.F.M., University of
Porto, Portugal
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Reliability Based Optimal Design of Geometrically Non-Linear Composite Structures, António, C.C.,
University of Porto, Portugal
Evaluation of Optimization Techniques for the Design of Composite Structural Components, Roddy, I.,
McNamara , J.F. and Harte, A.M., MCS International, Lismoyle House, Galway, Ireland
Sensitivity Analysis and Optimal Design of Reinforced Concrete T.Sections, Ferreira, C.C. and
Barros, M.H.M., FCTUC, Portugal
W 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Session 7-B
Symposium:
Micromechanics, Damage and Failure- III
Organizers:
S.A. Meguid1 and J.F. Silva Gomes2
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University of Toronto, Canada, 2University of Porto, Portugal
Chairs:
S.K Datta, University of Colorado Boulder, USA
V. Gupta, University of California at Los Angeles, USA
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Keynote Lecture: Effect of Humidity and Temperature on the Tensile Strength of Oxide/Polyimide
Interfaces in Multilayered Devices and Packages, Gupta, V., Hernandez, R. and O'Brien, M., University
of California at Los Angeles, USA
Propagation of Multiple Fatigue Cracks in Stiffened Panels, Bozic, Z., Univ. Zagreb, Croatia
Stress Concentration in Thin Cylinder with Square Cutouts, Kulenovic, Z.H, University of Split,
Croatia
Application of the Local Elastic Stress Approach for Fatigue Life Calculation, Ruzicka, M., Papuga, J.
and Spaniel, M., Czech Tech. Univ. Prague, Czech Republic
Limit State of Corroded Pipelines: CTU Methodology, Spaniel, M, Valenta, F., Michalec, J., Sochor,
M., Ruzicka, M. and Masak, J, Czech Tech. Univ. Prague, Czech Republic
W 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Session 7-C
Symposium:
Optimal Design Engineering - III
Organizers:
J.F. Silva Gomes1 and S.A. Meguid2
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University of Porto, Portugal, 2University of Toronto, Canada
Chairs:
G. Mimmi, Univ. degli Studi di Pavia, Italy
M. Andritschky, University of Minho, Portugal
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Room C
Keynote Lecture: The Micro-Contact Model: A Tool for Surface Engineering, McCool J.I., Penn
State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies, USA
Choice of Cost-Function in Material Parameter Determination Leading to Variation in Stress
Prediction, Salomonsson, A., Jarvstrat, N. and Lindgren, L.E., Lulea University of Technology, Sweden
Design and Development of a Novel Two Stroke Rotary Piston Engine, Kennedy, D.M. and O'Sullivan,
E., Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland
Stress Analysis and the Prediction of the Service Life of the "Microcar" Vehicle Axle, Vavro, J. and
Kopecky, M., University of Trencin, Slovakia
Welding Control of Hollow Cylinders by Ultrasonic Analysis, Petre, C.C., 19A, Bruxelles Str.,
Bucharest-71246, Romania
W 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Session 7-D
Symposium:
Crashworthiness - II
Organizer:
Carlos Ruiz, Oxford University, UK
Chairs:
N. Jones, The University of Liverpool, UK
G. Nurick, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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Keynote Lecture: Crashworthiness of Ultralight Body Structures, Langseth, M., Hanssen, A.G., and
Hopperstad, O.S., Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Crashworthiness Simulation in Design-How Good and Where Next?, Miles, J., Ove Arup & Partners,
UK
Stiffened Aluminium Panels Subjected to Impact Loading, Hildrum, H.G., Langseth, M., and Malo,
K.A., Norwegian University of Science & Technology, Norway
Influence of Dynamic Stress-Strain Curves and Stress Waves on the Impact Response and Car Safety
of Thin Sheet Structures, Albertini, C., Labibes, K.; Mogilivsky, M.; Solomos, G., J. Research Centre of
the Eur. Commission, Inst. for Systems, Informatics and Safety, 21010 ISPRA (Varese), Italy.
Mechanics and Mechanisms of Failure of Polymeric and Metallic Foams, Meguid, S.A., Heyerman, J.,
Xie, H. and El-Abbasi, N., University of Toronto, Canada
W 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Coffee Break
Lounge
W 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Session 8-A
Room A
Symposium:
Reliability and Efficiency of Numerical Tools in
Engineering Analysis and Practice - III
Organizers:
J.M.A.C. Sá1, L.M.P.A.C. Sousa1, R.M.N. Jorge1 and D.R.J. Owen2
1
University of Porto, Portugal, 2University of Wales Swansea, UK
Chairs:
D.R.J. Owen, University of Wales, UK
R.M.N. Jorge, University of Porto, Portugal
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Keynote Lecture: New Tools for Reliability and Computational Analysis of Heterogeneous Materials,
Ghanem, R.G., The Johns Hopkins University, USA
On Reliability of Spherical Pressure Vessel Support Design by BS and ASME Codes, Rilo, N.F., Cirne,
J.S. and Silva Gomes, J.F., University of Coimbra, Portugal
Dynamics and Stability of Steel Masts, Barros, R.C., University of Porto, Portugal
Wavelet Projections for Structural Condition Assessment, Ghanem, R.G. and Romeo, F., The Johns
Hopkins University, USA
W 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Session 8-B
Symposium:
Micromechanics, Damage and Failure- IV
Organizers:
S.A. Meguid1 and J.F. Silva Gomes2
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University of Toronto, Canada, 2University of Porto, Portugal
Chairs:
A.A. Rubinstein, Tulane University, USA
N.L. Coppinni, Methodist University of Piracicaba, Brazil
Room B
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Keynote Lecture: Advanced Composite Materials for the Next Millennium: Opportunities and
Challenges, L.A. Dobrzavski, Silesian Technical University, Poland
Characterization of the Brittle Fracture and the Ductile to Brittle Transition of Heat Treated Binary
Aluminum-Lithium Alloys, Fragomeni, J.M., Ohio University, USA
The Fracture of Vehicle Axle Drive Shafts: Case Study, Ball, A., University of Cape Town, South
Africa
A New Creep-Strain-Replica Method for Evaluating the Remaining Life-Time of Components, Joas,
H.D., Institute for Materials Testing, Germany
Intergranular Corrosion Failure of Solution Annealed 316L Stainless Steel for Implant Applications,
Xie, J., Alpas, A.T. and Northwood, D.O., University of Windsor, Canada
W 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Session 8-C
Symposium:
Joining of Composite & Sandwich Structures - III
Organizers:
A.T. Marques1, A. Cardon2 and A. Ferreira1
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University of Porto, Portugal, 2Free University of Brussels, Belgium
Chairs:
A. Ferreira, University of Porto, Portugal
J.S. Cirne, University of Coimbra, Portugal
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Keynote Lecture: Modeling and Numerical Analysis of Thin-Walled Spatially Reinforced Composite
Shells, Morozov, E.V., University of Natal, South Africa
Tribological Estimate and Structure of Composite Metal-Ceramic Powder Materials, Kovtun, V.A. and
Pleskachevsky, Y.M., National Belarussian Academy of Science, Republic of Belarus
Modeling of the Cracked Sandwich Specimen, Sousa, L.C. and Ferreira, A.J.M., University of Porto,
Portugal
Composite Material Consisting of Special Concrete Reinforced with Non-Metallic Rebars, Meyer, F.,
Civil & Transportation, Denmark
FRP Bars in the Bending Behavior of the Poymer Concrete, José, S.J.T., Ramírez, J.L., Technological
Research Center, Spain
W 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Session 8-D
Symposium:
Advanced Modeling and Simulation - IV
Organizers:
S.A. Meguid1 and J.F. Silva Gomes2
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University of Toronto, Canada, 2University of Porto, Portugal
Chairs:
E. Speranzini, University of Perugia, Italy
Haslinger, J., KFK MFF UK, Czech Republic
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Room D
Experimental Flutter Suppression Using Piezoelectric Elements, Suleman, A., Costa, A.P. and Moniz,
P.A., Lisbon, Portugal
The Method of Finite Element Applied at Study of Bending and Traction Stresses and Displacements at
Phalanx Bone, Tarnita, D., Tarnita, D.N., Negru, M. and Rinderu, I., Univ. Craiova, Romania
Vibration Characteristics of Tapered Timoshenko Beams with General Restraints, Choi, S.T. Chou,
Y.T., National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
A Procedure for the Solution of General Contact Problems for the Elastic Half-Space, Truman, C.E.,
Sackfield, A. and Hills, D.A., University of Hull, UK
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Buckling Behaviour of Micro-Concrete Reinforced Columns, Valente, I., Bastos, A.M.S.T. and
Azeredo, M., University Porto, Portugal
Thursday July 22, 1999
Th 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Plenary VII
Room E
PLENARY LECTURE
Mechanics and Mechanisms of Failure of Thermal Barrier Coating
Professor M. Andritschky
University of Minho, Portugal
Chair: Professor S.A. Meguid, University of Toronto, Canada
Th 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Session 9-A
Symposium:
Intelligent Machining and Manufacturing - II
Organizer:
S.A. Meguid, University of Toronto, Canada
Chairs:
M.A. Elbestawi, McMaster University, Canada
N.L. Coppinni, Methodist University of Piracicaba, Brazil
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Keynote Lecture: Wear of Materials for Cutting Tool Applications: A Case Study on Cermet Systems,
D’Errico, G.E., and R. Calzavarini, R., Istituto Lavorazione Metalli, Consiglio Nazionale Ricerche,
Italy
Tool Optimization Expert System, Coppinni, N.L., Coelho, R.T. and Batista, E.A., Methodist University
of Piracicaba, Brazil
High Speed Dry Machining, Beairsto, J. and Elbestawi, M.A., McMaster University, Canada
The Improvement of Machine-Tools Dynamic with Adaptive Fuzzy Control Systems, Balan, G., Galati
University, Romania
Tool Failure Monitoring in Turning of Steel and CFRP Composite, Ferreira, J.R., Miranda, G.W.A.
and Coppini, N.L., Univ. Estadual de Campinas, Brazil
Th 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Session 9-B
Symposium:
Life Prediction & Testing
Organizers:
J.F. Silva Gomes1 and S.A. Meguid2
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University of Porto, Portugal, 2University of Toronto, Canada
Chairs:
N. Ghoniem, University of California at Los Angeles, USA
M.A. Wahab, The University of Adelaide, Australia
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Room B
Cumulative Fatigue Damage and Life Prediction of Sintered Materials, Palma, E.S., Cagnoni, A.,
Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
A FMEA Approach to Optimum Design, Merfea, B., Susan, H., Transilvania University, Romania
Proposal of New Ultrasonic Testing Approach for Nuclear Graphite Monitoring Test, Shibata, T.,
Ishihara, M., J. Atomic Energy Res. Inst., Japan
An Experimental Study of the Residual Stresses, and their Alleviation, in Tube to Tube Sheet Welds of
Industrial Boilers, Tait, R.B., Press, J., University of Cape Town, South Africa
Fracture Analysis of Glass Bottles, Kattis, M.A., Providas, E., and Papanikos, P., University Thessaly,
Greece
Th 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Session 9-C
Symposium:
Advanced Nondestructive Techniques - IV
Organizer:
Mário A.P. Vaz, University of Porto, Portugal
Chairs:
M. Langseth, Norwegian University of Science & Technology, Norway
V.K. Kinra, Texas A&M University, USA
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Keynote Lecture: Nondestructive Characterization of Residual Stresses in Aircraft Components Using
Leaky Lamb Waves, Stranart, J.C.E. and Meguid, S.A., University of Toronto, Canada Identification
of the
Young’s Modulus of Tungsten using Holographic Interferometry and Finite Element Techniques,
Cirne, J.M., Amaro, A., Rilo, N., Vieira, M.T., Vaz, M.A.P. and Silva Gomes, J.F., University of
Coimbra, Portugal
Constrained Viscoelastic Layer Damping Treatments: Location and Extension Effects, Rodrigues, J.D.
and Moreira, R.A.S., University of Porto, Portugal
Holographic Interferometry of Bone Implant Interface, Monteiro, J.M., Simões, J.A.O., Vaz, M.A.P.
and Silva Gomes, J.F., University of Porto, Portugal
Experimental Results for Unidirectional and Woven CFRP Under Creep Bending Load, Guedes, R.M.,
Vaz, M.A.P., University of Porto, Portugal
Th 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Session 9-D
Room D
Symposium:
Reliability and Failure of Thin and Thick Coatings - III
Organizers:
M. Andritschky and V. Teixeira, University of Minho, Portugal
Chairs:
C.C. António, University of Porto, Portugal
A.F.M. Azevedo, University of Porto, Portugal
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Keynote Lecture: Damage Accumulation and Local Statistical Microcracking Effect in Coating on its
Fracture Characteristics, Lugovy, M. and Slyunyaev, V., Nat.l Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine, Ukraine
Effect of Electrocontact Sintering Regimes on the Structure and Properties of Thin Film CopperGraphite Powder Coatings, Kovtun, V.A. and Pleskachevsky, Y.M., National Belarussian Academy of
Science, Republic of Belarus
Preliminary Results from a Finite Element Model to Simulate the Development of Residual Stress in
IAPVD Films, Williams, A.F. and Ward, D.J., University of Salford, United Kingdom
Theoretical Study of Interstitial Atoms Diffusion in the Bulk and at the Surface of Crystal: Surface
Segregation, Schur, D.V. and Matysina, Z.A., Institute for Problems of Materials Science of NAS,
Ukraine
Polysialates: Structure and Properties, Silva, F.J., Barbosa, V.F. and Thaumaturgo, C., Instituto Militar
de Engenharia (IME), Brazil
Th 11:15 AM - 11:30 PM
Closure
Closure
Professors J.F. Silva Gomes and S.A. Meguid
Announcement
Mechanics & Materials in Design 2000,
Orlando, Florida, USA