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Effects of interlocking on interlayer adhesion and strength of structures in 3D printing of concrete Open
3D printing of concrete uses computer controlled layering of cementitious material to fabricate structures. The paper presented here investigates the effect of interlocking on bond strength between layers of Contour Crafted structure using…
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Mechanical behaviour of polymer–metal hybrid joints produced by clinching using different tools Open
In the present study, the mechanical behaviour of polymer–metal hybrid connections produced by clinching is investigated. Thin sheets were joined using different tools including grooved, split and flat dies as well as rectangular tools. Th…
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Vision based error detection for 3D printing processes Open
\n3D printers became more popular in the last decade, partly because of the expiration of key patents and the supply of affordable machines. The origin is located in rapid prototyping. With Additive Manufacturing (AM) it is possible to cre…
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Effect of metal micro-structuring on the mechanical behavior of polymer–metal laser T-joints Open
The metal was locally structured by pulsed laser radiation producing microscopic patterns on its surface. In a second step the opposite side of the micro-structured metal was irradiated by a continuous wave (CW) fiber laser to achieve the …
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Simultaneous improvements of strength and toughness in topologically interlocked ceramics Open
Significance Topologically interlocked materials (TIMs) use frictional sliding to generate large deformations and build toughness in otherwise all brittle components. TIMs can be up to 10 times more impact resistant than their monolithic f…
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A review on mechanical joining of aluminium and high strength steel sheets by plastic deformation Open
Mechanical joining processes by plastic deformation such as self-piercing riveting, mechanical clinching and hemming for aluminium alloy and high strength steel sheets are reviewed. These mechanical joining processes without metallurgical …
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Corporate Board Interlocks and New Product Introductions Open
Firms’ boards of directors affect many strategic outcomes. Yet the impact of boards on new products, a key organizational adaptation mechanism, has been overlooked. Addressing this gap, the authors consider the effect of the firm's board i…
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The relationship between board characteristics and social responsibility with firm innovation Open
Purpose The present study aims to assess the potential impacts of board members' characteristics, including connectedness and independence, on the level of the firm's involvement in innovation and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Des…
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Social Learning in Information Technology Investment: The Role of Board Interlocks Open
We use a social learning perspective to extend our understanding of information technology (IT) investment and return. Specifically, we investigate social learning in the context of interlocks between corporate boards, which allow firms to…
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Experimental Investigation on the Joining of Aluminum Alloy Sheets Using Improved Clinching Process Open
Aluminum alloy sheets have been widely used to build the thin-walled structures by mechanical clinching technology in recent years. However, there is an exterior protrusion located on the lower sheet and a pit on the upper sheet, which may…
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TOPII and chromosome movement help remove interlocks between entangled chromosomes during meiosis Open
During the zygotene stage of meiosis, normal progression of chromosome synapsis and homologous recombination frequently lead to the formation of structural interlocks between entangled chromosomes. The persistence of interlocks through to …
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Impact of State Ignition Interlock Laws on Alcohol-Involved Crash Deaths in the United States Open
Objectives. To investigate the impact on alcohol-involved crash deaths of universal ignition interlock requirements, which aim to prevent people convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol from driving while intoxicated. Methods. W…
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Influence of laser texturing strategy on thermomechanical joining of AA7075 aluminum alloy and PEEK Open
The present investigation aimed to determine the influence of the texturing strategy on the mechanical behavior of metal-polymer hybrid joints made by friction-assisted joining. An experimental campaign was conducted on AA7075 aluminum all…
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Automating linear accelerator quality assurance Open
Purpose: The purpose of this study was 2‐fold. One purpose was to develop an automated, streamlined quality assurance (QA) program for use by multiple centers. The second purpose was to evaluate machine performance over time for multiple c…
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Ballistic impact performance and surface failure mechanisms of two-dimensional and three-dimensional woven p-aramid multi-layer fabrics for lightweight women ballistic vest applications Open
This paper investigates the influences of woven fabric type, impact locations and number of layers on ballistic impact performances of target panels through trauma dimension and panel surface damage mechanisms for lightweight women ballist…
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Influence of Fabric Parameters on Thermal Comfort Performance of Double Layer Knitted Interlock Fabrics Open
The aim of this study was to analyse the effects of various fabric parameters on the thermal resistance, thermal conductivity, thermal transmittance, thermal absorptivity and thermal insulation of polyester/cotton double layer knitted inte…
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Under the radar: How firms manage competitive uncertainty by appointing friends of other chief executive officers to their boards Open
Research Summary In this study, we reveal a previously unstudied type of board tie that may help firms manage competitive uncertainty. While firms face regulatory barriers to the use of board interlock ties as a strategy for reducing compe…
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The Dynamic Mortise-and-Tenon Interlock Assists Hydrated Soft Robots Toward Off-Road Locomotion Open
Natural locomotion such as walking, crawling, and swimming relies on spatially controlled deformation of soft tissues, which could allow efficient interaction with the external environment. As one of the ideal candidates for biomimetic mat…
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MAN-IN-THE-MIDDLE-ATTACK PREVENTION USING INTERLOCK PROTOCOL METHOD Open
This is post print version article, this paper already publish in ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences November 2017 | Vol. 12 No. 22, indexing in Scopus.
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Strength and Failure of Self-Piercing Riveted Aluminum and Steel Sheet Joints: Multi-axial Experiments and Modeling Open
The mechanical failure of self-piercing rivet (SPR) joints connecting seven series aluminum and high strength steel sheets is investigated, both numerically and experimentally. The joint strength and failure mechanisms are characterized fo…
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Locked in unsustainability: Understanding lock-ins and their interactions using the case of food packaging Open
Lock-in mechanisms are major hurdles to sustainability transitions. Scholars identified various types of lock-ins; however, their dynamics and interactions remain underexplored. Using the case of food packaging, this study enhances the con…
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A model for preemptive maintenance of medical linear accelerators—predictive maintenance Open
Our PdM model shows promise in providing a means for reducing unscheduled downtime. Long term monitoring will be required to establish the effectiveness of the model.
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Integration and Isolation in the Global Petrochemical Industry: A Multiscalar Corporate Network Analysis Open
The global petrochemical industry has long been characterized by stable patterns of Western corporate and geographic leadership, but since the early 2000s, the global playing field has changed significantly. China has overtaken the US and …
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Research on development of 3D woven textile-reinforced composites and their flexural behavior Open
In this study, a new weaving technology with a modified heddle position system based on a self-built three-dimensional (3D) weaving loom is designed, and four typical 3D woven-structure textile groups are manufactured: layer-to-layer ortho…
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“What do interlocks do” revisited – a bibliometric analysis Open
Purpose It has been over 20 years since the landmark publication of Mizruchi (1996) and his examination of “what do interlocks do?”. Since then, the nature of interlocks and subsequent research on the subject has evolved. This paper aims t…
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Porosity Elimination in Modified Direct Laser Joining of Ti6Al4V and Thermoplastics Composites Open
Hybrid lightweight components with strong and reliable bonding qualities are necessary for practical applications including in the automotive and aerospace industries. The direct laser joining method has been used to produce hybrid joints …
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ITIL: Interlaced Topologically Interlocking Lattice for continuous dual-material extrusion Open
Material Extrusion (MEX) systems with dual-material capability can unlock interesting applications where flexible and rigid materials are combined. When chemically incompatible materials are concerned the adhesion between the two might be …
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MAN-IN-THE-MIDDLE-ATTACK PREVENTION USING INTERLOCK PROTOCOL METHOD Open
This is post print version article, this paper already publish in ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences November 2017 | Vol. 12 No. 22, indexing in Scopus.
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Shear behavior of concrete beams reinforced exclusively with longitudinal glass fiber reinforced polymer bars: Experimental research Open
This paper aims to investigate the shear failure mechanisms in beams exclusively reinforced with longitudinal glass fiber reinforced polymer bars and to propose a design‐based approach to predict the shear capacity of this type of beams. A…
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Mandating Treatment Based on Interlock Performance: Evidence for Effectiveness Open
Background Vehicle alcohol ignition interlocks reduce alcohol‐impaired driving recidivism while installed, but recidivism reduction does not continue after removal. It has been suggested that integrating alcohol use disorder ( AUD ) treatm…