A Novel Fractional Implicit Polynomial Approach for Stable Representation of Complex Shapes

An unambiguous analysis of transmission electron diffraction effects requires two samplings of the reciprocal lattice (RL). However, extracting definitive information from the patterns is difficult even for a general orthorhombic case. The usual procedure has been to deduce the approximate variables controlling the formation of the patterns from qualitative observations. Our present purpose is to illustrate two applications of a computer programme written for the analysis of transmission, selected area diffraction (SAD) patterns; the studies of RL spot shapes and epitaxy.When a specimen contains fine structure the RL spots become complex shapes with extensions in one or more directions. If the number and directions of these extensions can be estimated from an SAD pattern the exact spot shape can be determined by a series of refinements of the computer input data.

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The crystallization of thin-film ceramics

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100122095 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 50 (1) ◽

pp. 338-339

Author(s):

J.M. Schwartz ◽

L.F. Francis ◽

L.D. Schmidt ◽

P.S. Schabes-Retchkiman

Keyword(s):

Thin Films ◽

Grain Size ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Processing Route ◽

Small Areas ◽

Ceramic Thin Films ◽

Complex Shapes ◽

Sol Gel Process ◽

Ceramic Precursors ◽

Crystalline Ceramic

Ceramic thin films and coatings are of interest for electrical, optical, magnetic and thermal barrier applications. Critical for improved properties in thin films is the development of specific microstructures during processing. To this end, the sol-gel method is advantageous as a versatile processing route. The sol-gel process involves depositing a solution containing metalorganic or colloidal ceramic precursors onto a substrate and heating the deposited layer to form a crystalline or non-crystalline ceramic coating. This route has several advantages, including the ability to create tailored microstructures and properties, to coat large or small areas, simple or complex shapes, and to more easily prepare multicomponent ceramics. Sol-gel derived coatings are amorphous in the as-deposited state and develop their crystalline structure and microstructure during heat-treatment. We are particularly interested in studying the amorphous to crystalline transformation, because many key features of the microstructure such as grain size and grain size distribution may be linked to this transformation.

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BERYLCO NICKEL ALLOY 440

Alloy Digest ◽

10.31399/asm.ad.ni0094 ◽

1975 ◽

Vol 24 (9) ◽

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

High Temperature ◽

Nickel Alloy ◽

High Strength ◽

Heat Treating ◽

Electronic Components ◽

High Temperature Mechanical Properties ◽

Temperature Performance ◽

Solution Treated ◽

Complex Shapes

Abstract BERYLCO NICKEL ALLOY 440 is an age-hardenable nickel-beryllium-titanium alloy that offers high strength, excellent spring properties outstanding formability, good high-temperature mechanical properties, and resistance to corrosion and fatigue. Complex shapes can be produced in the solution-treated (soft) condition and then aged to a minimum tensile strength of 215,500 psi. It is used for mechanical and electrical/electronic components in the temperature range -320 to 800 F. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Ni-94. Producer or source: Kawecki Berylco Industries Inc.. Originally published September 1964, revised September 1975.

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AK STEEL 409 ULTRA FORM

Alloy Digest ◽

10.31399/asm.ad.ss0990 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 56 (4) ◽

Keyword(s):

Stainless Steel ◽

High Temperature ◽

Carbon Steel ◽

Physical Properties ◽

Tensile Properties ◽

Corrosion Protection ◽

Automotive Exhaust ◽

Standard Type ◽

Temperature Performance ◽

Complex Shapes

Abstract AK Steel 409 Ultra Form was created for applications needing oxidation or corrosion protection beyond the capability of carbon steel and some coated steels. AK Steel 409 Ultra Form is more formable than standard Type 409 stainless steel and is particularly suitable for parts requiring more complex shapes and improved weldability. Examples of applications include automotive exhaust tubing and stampings. This datasheet provides information on physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as deformation. It also includes information on high temperature performance as well as forming and joining. Filing Code: SS-990. Producer or source: AK Steel, Butler Operations.

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Thermal bending and vibration of FGM plates with various cutouts and complex shapes using isogeometric method

Composite Structures ◽

10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.113518 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 113518

Author(s):

Saifeng Zhong ◽

Jianhua Zhang ◽

Guoyong Jin ◽

Tiangui Ye ◽

Xiaoji Song

Keyword(s):

Complex Shapes ◽

Thermal Bending

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The signing body: extensive sign language practice shapes the size of hands and face

Experimental Brain Research ◽

10.1007/s00221-021-06121-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Laura Mora ◽

Anna Sedda ◽

Teresa Esteban ◽

Gianna Cocchini

Keyword(s):

Sign Language ◽

Body Part ◽

Spatial Context ◽

Dependent Manner ◽

Body Parts ◽

Baseball Players ◽

Space Condition ◽

Hand Size ◽

Stable Representation ◽

The Face

AbstractThe representation of the metrics of the hands is distorted, but is susceptible to malleability due to expert dexterity (magicians) and long-term tool use (baseball players). However, it remains unclear whether modulation leads to a stable representation of the hand that is adopted in every circumstance, or whether the modulation is closely linked to the spatial context where the expertise occurs. To this aim, a group of 10 experienced Sign Language (SL) interpreters were recruited to study the selective influence of expertise and space localisation in the metric representation of hands. Experiment 1 explored differences in hands’ size representation between the SL interpreters and 10 age-matched controls in near-reaching (Condition 1) and far-reaching space (Condition 2), using the localisation task. SL interpreters presented reduced hand size in near-reaching condition, with characteristic underestimation of finger lengths, and reduced overestimation of hands and wrists widths in comparison with controls. This difference was lost in far-reaching space, confirming the effect of expertise on hand representations is closely linked to the spatial context where an action is performed. As SL interpreters are also experts in the use of their face with communication purposes, the effects of expertise in the metrics of the face were also studied (Experiment 2). SL interpreters were more accurate than controls, with overall reduction of width overestimation. Overall, expertise modifies the representation of relevant body parts in a specific and context-dependent manner. Hence, different representations of the same body part can coexist simultaneously.

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Mesh Denoising via Adaptive Consistent Neighborhood

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s21020412 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 412

Author(s):

Mingqiang Guo ◽

Zhenzhen Song ◽

Chengde Han ◽

Saishang Zhong ◽

Ruina Lv ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Graph Cut ◽

Underlying Surface ◽

Geometric Features ◽

Two Stage ◽

Mesh Denoising ◽

Normal Field ◽

Stage Scheme ◽

Complex Shapes ◽

Patch Shift

In this paper, we propose a novel guided normal filtering followed by vertex updating for mesh denoising. We introduce a two-stage scheme to construct adaptive consistent neighborhoods for guided normal filtering. In the first stage, we newly design a consistency measurement to select a coarse consistent neighborhood for each face in a patch-shift manner. In this step, the selected consistent neighborhoods may still contain some features. Then, a graph-cut based scheme is iteratively performed for constructing different adaptive neighborhoods to match the corresponding local shapes of the mesh. The constructed local neighborhoods in this step, known as the adaptive consistent neighborhoods, can avoid containing any geometric features. By using the constructed adaptive consistent neighborhoods, we compute a more accurate guide normal field to match the underlying surface, which will improve the results of the guide normal filtering. With the help of the adaptive consistent neighborhoods, our guided normal filtering can preserve geometric features well, and is robust against complex shapes of surfaces. Intensive experiments on various meshes show the superiority of our method visually and quantitatively.

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