American Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2018

  • Contact Analysis of the Two Dimensional Wheel-Rail Based on Finite Element Method

    Jianhui Tian, Kan Xiao

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2018
    Pages: 71-79
    Received: Sep. 02, 2018
    Accepted: Sep. 30, 2018
    Published: Nov. 30, 2018
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    Abstract: Wheel-rail contact mechanics is one of the fundamental areas for studying wheel-rail relationship, therefore, the study of wheel/rail contact is of great significance to solve related problems. In this paper, simplified two dimensional rigid wheel-rail and resilient wheel-rail contact finite element models are established, and the reliability of th... Show More
  • Additive Manufacturing Technology Development: A Trajectory Towards Industrial Revolution

    Onuh Ojogba Spencer, Olatunbosun Tafa Yusuf, Temidayo Christopher Tofade

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2018
    Pages: 80-90
    Received: Oct. 01, 2018
    Accepted: Oct. 25, 2018
    Published: Dec. 05, 2018
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    Abstract: With the recent advancement in complexity of various technological products and the need for faster production, the quest for inventing new manufacturing technologies to reduce the design limitations such as the costs involved in purchasing and maintaining machines, the need for a trained operator, and increase in waste produced during machining in... Show More
  • Research on the Rolling Motion Mode of a SWATH-USV

    Qin Yuxuan, Gao Shasha, Yu Yongqiang, Tang Yang, Yang Songlin

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2018
    Pages: 91-98
    Received: Dec. 10, 2018
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    Published: Dec. 11, 2018
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    Abstract: This paper takes a SWATH-USV as the research object, and carries out a series of static water roll attenuation tests under different drafts and different initial roll angles. In order to study the roll motion mode of the SWATH-USV, we have established three mathematical models of the roll motion mode, and written the system identification software ... Show More
  • The Impact of Reverse Logistics on Operational Performance

    Zhang Yu, Ma Tianshan, Muhammad Faheem Ud Din

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2018
    Pages: 99-104
    Received: Dec. 10, 2018
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    Published: Dec. 11, 2018
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    Abstract: Logistics management is an integrated part of supply chain management. Reverse logistics is for all operations related to the reuse of products and materials. It is "the process of moving goods from their typical final destination for the purpose of recycling, reuse, capturing value, or proper disposal. Remanufacturing and refurbishing activities a... Show More