Mechanical Engineering / Makina Mühendisliği
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Article Citation - WoS: 33Citation - Scopus: 41Development of Novel Multilayer Materials for Impact Applications: a Combined Numerical and Experimental Approach(Elsevier Ltd., 2009) Taşdemirci, Alper; Hall, Ian W.A well-verified and validated numerical model was used to investigate stress wave propagation in a multilayer material subjected to impact loading. The baseline material consisted of a ceramic faceplate and composite backing plate separated by a rubber or teflon foam interlayer: several variants were investigated in which the number, type, and total thicknesses of the interlayers were altered. Comparison of the variants showed that the use of multiple teflon foam interlayers could drastically reduce the average stress in the multilayer material. Based on the numerical results, further experimental work was undertaken upon one of the variants. Very large and unexpected tensile stress oscillations were observed in the ceramic layers, leading to a refinement of the numerical model which successfully reproduced the oscillations and also demonstrated that separation of the sample layers led to trapping of the stress wave within the layers. Use of the validated numerical model allowed detailed analysis of the processes of wave transmission and demonstrates the important synergy that can exist between experimental and modeling studies. The current study provides a valuable starting point for designing future multilayer materials with specific, controlled properties.Conference Object Effect of Blending Conditions on the Properties of Epdm/Organoclay Nanocomposites(IOM Communications Ltd., 2009) Karşal, Çiçek; Tanoğlu, Metin; Odabaş, Sibel; Ersoy, Osman G.; Karakaya, NurselThe effects of blending conditions on the microstructural and mechanical properties of EPDM / organo modified montmorillonite (OMMT) nanocomposites at various clay loadings were investigated. The effects of the processing conditions were manifested in both the morphology and mechanical properties, which showed significant increase when optimized process conditions are applied.Article Citation - WoS: 78Citation - Scopus: 106Critical Aspects Related To Processing of Carbon Nanotube/Unsaturated Thermoset Polyester Nanocomposites(Elsevier Ltd., 2007) Seyhan, Abdullah Tuğrul; Gojny, Florian H.; Tanoğlu, Metin; Schulte, KarlCarbon nanotubes (CNTs) have outstanding mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. As a result, particular interest has been recently given in exploiting these properties by incorporating carbon nanotubes into some form of matrix. Although unsaturated polyesters with styrene have widespread use in the industrial applications, surprisingly there is no study in the literature about CNT/thermoset polyester nanocomposite systems. In the present paper, we underline some important issues and limitations during the processing of unsaturated polyester resins with different types of carbon nanotubes. In that manner, 3-roll mill and sonication techniques were comparatively evaluated to process nanocomposites made of CNTs with and without amine (NH2) functional groups and polyesters. It was found that styrene evaporation from the polyester resin system was a critical issue for nanocomposite processing. Rheological behaviour of the suspensions containing CNTs and tensile strengths of their resulting nanocomposites were characterized. CNT/polyester suspensions exhibited a shear thinning behaviour, while polyester resin blends act as a Newtonian fluid. It was also found that nanotubes with amine functional groups have better tensile strength, as compared to those with untreated CNTs. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was also employed to reveal the degree of dispersion of CNTs in the matrix.Article Citation - WoS: 17Citation - Scopus: 20Numerical and Experimental Studies of Damage Generation in a Polymer Composite Material at High Strain Rates(Elsevier Ltd., 2006) Taşdemirci, Alper; Hall, Ian W.Samples of S2-glass/epoxy composites have been subjected to microstructural investigation after testing in compression at quasi-static and high strain rates using the split Hopkinson pressure bar. A numerical model was developed that accurately describes the high strain rate mechanical response of the samples. Moreover, in contrast with earlier phenomenological or constitutive models, the model can also predict a variety of failure modes such as delamination, matrix cracking or fiber crushing. High-speed photography was used to check the model results. Interrupted tests, followed by metallographic examination, have revealed that the sequence of damage events differs between quasi-static and high strain rate regimes. The effect of sample size on measured mechanical properties is noted and is confirmed via numerical modeling.Article Citation - WoS: 143Citation - Scopus: 164Mechanical and Thermal Behavior of Non-Crimp Glass Fiber Reinforced Layered Clay/Epoxy Nanocomposites(Elsevier Ltd., 2007) Bozkurt, Emrah; Kaya, Elçin; Tanoğlu, MetinMechanical and thermal properties of non-crimp glass fiber reinforced clay/epoxy nanocomposites were investigated. Clay/epoxy nanocomposite systems were prepared to use as the matrix material for composite laminates. X-ray diffraction results obtained from natural and modified clays indicated that intergallery spacing of the layered clay increases with surface treatment. Tensile tests indicated that clay loading has minor effect on the tensile properties. Flexural properties of laminates were improved by clay addition due to the improved interface between glass fibers and epoxy. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) results showed that the modified clay particles affected the glass transition temperatures (T g) of the nanocomposites. Incorporation of surface treated clay particles increased the dynamic mechanical properties of nanocomposite laminates. It was found that the flame resistance of composites was improved significantly by clay addition into the epoxy matrix.Conference Object Citation - WoS: 8Citation - Scopus: 12Mechanical Properties of Hydroxyapatite Composites Reinforced With Hydroxyapatite Whiskers(Trans Tech Publications, 2004) Şimşek, Deniz; Çiftçioğlu, Rukiye; Güden, Mustafa; Çiftçioğlu, Muhsin; Harsa, Hayriye ŞebnemSintering and mechanical behavior of pure and hydroxyapatite (HA) whisker reinforced HA composites were investigated in this work. Pure and composite samples were prepared by using a commercial powder and whiskers prepared by molten salt synthesis. The dry-pressed samples were sintered in the 800 and 1300°C range. The effect of whisker-addition on the mechanical properties of HA was investigated through compression and hardness testing. Compressive strength and fracture strain were observed to increase by the addition of whiskers.Conference Object Alüminyum Kapalı Hücreli Köpüklerin Toz Metalürjisi Yönetimi ile Üretilmesi(Pamukkale Üniversitesi, 2004) Güden, Mustafa; Kavi, Halit; Toksoy, Ahmet KaanSon şekle yakın Alüminyum kapalı hücreli yapılar, örneğin otomobil tampon ve kapıları, tabletlerin köpükleştirilmesi metodu olarak bilinen toz metalürjisi yöntemi ile hazırlanmaktadır. Metot tozların karıştırılması, sıcak preslenmesi ve elde edilen toz tabletlerin kullanılan alaşımın ergime sıcaklığının üstüne ısıtılması suretiyle köpükleştirilmesi süreçlerinden oluşmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, toz metalürjisi metodu ile kapalı hücreli alüminyum köpük metal üretim parametreleri ve üretim sonucu ortaya çıkan mikroyapılar, köpüğün yoğunluğuna bağlı mekanik özellikleri ile birlikte özetlenmektedir. Son olarak, alüminyum köpük metalin yuvarlak tüplerde dolgu malzemesi olarak kullanımına yönelik deneysel çalışmaların sonuçları otomobil ezilme kutularında kullanımına yönelik örnek olarak verilmiştir.Article Citation - WoS: 47Citation - Scopus: 62Transverse and Longitudinal Crushing of Aluminum-Foam Filled Tubes(Elsevier Ltd., 2002) Hall, Ian W.; Güden, Mustafa; Claar, Terry DennisAl-foam filled and empty tubes of aluminum, brass and titanium were compression tested laterally. The specific energy absorption in filled tubes increased greatly in terms of percentages, and was greatest in aluminum tubes. In transversely tested tubes the foam deformed laterally showing a capability of spreading the deformation.Book Part Citation - WoS: 21Citation - Scopus: 24Metals Foams for Biomedical Applications: Processing and Mechanical Properties(Springer, 2004) Güden, Mustafa; Çelik, Emrah; Çetiner, Sinan; Aydın, AlptekinOptimized structures found in nature can be sometimes imitated in engineering structures. The recent interest in functionally graded metallic materials makes bone structures interesting because bones are naturally functionally graded1. The cellular structure of foam metals (Fig.1) is very similar to that of the cancellous bone; therefore, these metals can be considered as potential candidates for future implant applications if porosity level, size and shape, strength and biocompatibility aspects satisfy the design specifications of implants. Foam metals based on biocompatible metallic materials (e.g. Ti and Ti-6A1-4V) are expected to provide better interaction with bone. This is mainly due to higher degree of bone growth into porous surfaces and higher degree of body fluid transport through three-dimensional interconnected array of pores2 (open cell foam), leading to better interlocking between implant and bone and hence reducing or avoiding the well-known implant losening. Furthermore, the elastic modulus of foam metals can be easily tailored with porosity level to match that of natural bone, leading to a better performance by avoiding the high degree of elastic mismatch which currently exists between conventional solid metallic implants and bone.Article Citation - WoS: 37Citation - Scopus: 42Effects of Compaction Pressure and Particle Shape on the Porosity and Compression Mechanical Properties of Sintered Ti6al4v Powder Compacts for Hard Tissue Implantation(John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2007) Güden, Mustafa; Çelik, Emrah; Hızal, Alpay; Altındiş, Mustafa; Çetiner, SinanSintered Ti6Al4V powder compacts potentially to be used in implant applications were prepared using commercially available spherical and angular powders (100-200 mum) within the porosity range of 34-54%. Cylindrical green powder compacts were cold compacted at various pressures and then sintered at 1200 degrees C for 2 h. The final percent porosity and mean pore sizes were determined as functions of the applied compaction pressure and powder type. The mechanical properties were investigated through compression testing. Results have shown that yield strength of the powder compacts of 40-42% porosity was comparable with that of human cortical bone. As compared with previously investigated Ti powder compacts, Ti6Al4V powder compacts showed higher strength at similar porosity range. Microscopic observations on the failed compact samples revealed that failure occurred primarily by the separation of interparticle bond regions in the planes 45 degrees to the loading axis. Effects of compaction pressure and particle shape on the porosity and compression mechanical properties of sintered Ti6Al4V powder compacts for hard tissue implantation.