Abstract The use of traditional finite element method (FEM) in occlusal stress analysis is limited due to the complexity of musculature simulation.The present purpose was to develop a displacement boundary condition (DBC)-FEM, which evaded the muscle factor, to predict the dynamic occlusal stress.The geometry of the DBC-FEM was developed based on t
The phytophagous Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is a global agricultural pest slipper that damages many crops.Conversely, the predatory Arma chinensis (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) shows promise as a biological control agent against lepidopteran and coleopteran pests.Halyomorpha halys and A.chinensis are closely related species with differ
It is well known that slipping in automotive clutches is closely related to the concave deformation of the pressure Sandals plate, but the mechanism of this deformation is not clear.A simplified model of a pressure plate assembly is developed by simulating the deformation field of the plate under the condition of continuous sliding, followed by nat
Wettability studies have been carried out on reservoir rocks using different techniques such as the Amott-Harvey method, the USBM method, and the contact angle method, all with limitations.In this study, the wettability is studied by discussing the surface charge using zeta potential measurements.The study relies on the finding that carbonated rese
The tribological performance of commercially used tire rubber was evaluated at ambient conditions under dry, wet and 3.5% NaCl corrosive environment.A pin-on-disc apparatus was used for the experiment.Applied load of 2.5N at sliding velocity of 0.246 ms-1 distance ranging from 75m-2650m were used for this study.The results showed that the nature of