Essays about: "contact erosion"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words contact erosion.
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1. Simulations of experimental crack development in ceramic material with notched specimen
University essay from KTH/HållfasthetsläraAbstract : Low-density armour often uses ceramic materials, as their high compressive strength and relatively low weight make the material ideal for moving in the field. The ballistic protection works by redirecting the plastic flow of the projectile radially, which reduces penetration. READ MORE
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2. Visitor perspectives and experiences on outdoor recreation impacts, planning and management : A case study of the Jämtland triangle, Sweden
University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turismAbstract : Outdoor recreation participation has increased during the Covid-19 pandemic and the Jämtland mountains have felt the impacts like many other geographical areas. Increased pressure from outdoor recreation risks of decreasing visitor experience and the physical conditions of the recreational landscape. READ MORE
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3. Experimental Assessment of Contact Erosion in Embankment Dams with Glacial Till Core
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/GeoteknologiAbstract : Contact erosion is a type of internal erosion which develops at the boundary between two varying soil layers inside a dam body under the condition of tangential water flow inside the coarser soil parallel to the boundary. As the behaviour of foundation is unknown as the grout curtain starts eroding after a couple of years. READ MORE
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4. Abrasive wear of hard faced ground engaging tool
University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)Abstract : Ground engaging tools are very important components of machinery for agricultural applications, such as soil tillage. Ploughshare points serve as the first point of contact between ploughs and the hard minerals in the soil. READ MORE
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5. Reliability of Thermal Relays in Automotive Applications
University essay from KTH/ElkraftteknikAbstract : Despite the vast increase of relays in automotive applications, little is known of how to perform reliability tests on them. Reliability of relays is defined as the probability of a relay to function without failure, when operated correctly, for a given period of time, under stated conditions. READ MORE