Search Results - "Ramaswami, S."

Molecular-level computational investigation of shock-wave mitigation capability of polyurea by Grujicic, M., Yavari, R., Snipes, J. S., Ramaswami, S., Runt, J., Tarter, J., Dillon, G.

“…Various static and (equilibrium and non-equilibrium) dynamic molecular-level computational methods and tools are utilized in order to investigate the basic…”
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A zeolite absorbent/nano-fluidics protection-based blast- and ballistic-impact-mitigation system by Grujicic, M., Yavari, R., Snipes, J. S., Ramaswami, S.

“…The efficacy of a new blast-/ballistic-impact-mitigation concept is analyzed using advanced computational methods and tools. In this concept, the target…”
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The effect of fused-silica pre-shocking on its devitrification propensity and ballistic resistance: an all-atom molecular-level analysis by Grujicic, M., Snipes, J. S., Ramaswami, S.

“…Recent studies have suggested that impact-induced devitrification of fused silica, or more specifically formation of high-density stishovite, can significantly…”
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Computational investigation of ballistic-impact behavior and penetration resistance of a nacre-like ceramic/polymer laminated composite by Grujicic, Mica, Ramaswami, S., Snipes, Jennifer

“…Purpose Nacre is a biological material constituting the innermost layer of the shells of gastropods and bivalves. It consists of polygonal tablets of…”
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Linear Friction Welding Process Model for Carpenter Custom 465 Precipitation-Hardened Martensitic Stainless Steel by Grujicic, M., Yavari, R., Snipes, J. S., Ramaswami, S., Yen, C. -F., Cheeseman, B. A.

“…An Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian finite-element analysis is combined with thermo-mechanical material constitutive models for Carpenter Custom 465…”
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Ballistic-penetration resistance and flexural-stiffness optimization of a nacre-mimetic, B4C-reinforced, polyurea-matrix composite armor by Grujicic, Mica, Snipes, Jennifer, Ramaswami, S

“…Purpose The purpose of this paper is to model a nacre-like composite material, consisting of tablets and polyurea tablet/tablet interfaces, B4C. This composite…”
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Process and product-performance modeling for mechanical fastening by flow drilling screws by Grujicic, Mica, Snipes, Jennifer, Ramaswami, S

“…Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a computational approach to establish the effect of various flow drilling screw (FS) process and material…”
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Nacre-like ceramic/polymer laminated composite for use in body-armor applications by Grujicic, Mica, Ramaswami, S., Snipes, Jennifer

“…Nacre is a biological material constituting the innermost layer of the shells of gastropods and bivalves. It consists of polygonal tablets of aragonite,…”
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Side-vent-channels solution for improved buried-mine-blast survivability of a light-tactical-vehicle: A shape/size optimization analysis by Grujicic, Mica, Yavari, Ramin, Ramaswami, S., Snipes, Jennifer

“…Purpose The purpose of this paper is to carry out a design-optimization analysis of the recently proposed side-vent-channel concept/solution for mitigation of…”
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A combined finite-element/discrete-particle analysis of a side-vent-channel-based concept for improved blast-survivability of light tactical vehicles by Grujicic, Mica, Yavari, Ramin, Snipes, Jennifer, Ramaswami, S

“…Purpose – The recently proposed concept solution for improving blast-survivability of the light tactical military vehicles is critically assessed using…”
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A computational analysis of the utility of chemical reactions within protective structures in mitigating shockwave-impact effects by Grujicic, Mica, Snipes, Jennifer, Ramaswami, S

“…Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce and analyze a new blast-wave impact-mitigation concept using advanced computational methods and tools. The…”
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Multi-length-scale Material Model for SiC/SiC Ceramic-Matrix Composites (CMCs): Inclusion of In-Service Environmental Effects by Grujicic, M., Galgalikar, R., Snipes, J. S., Ramaswami, S.

“…In our recent work, a multi-length-scale room-temperature material model for SiC/SiC ceramic-matrix composites (CMCs) was derived and parameterized. The model…”
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Meso-scale Computational Investigation of Shock-Wave Attenuation by Trailing Release Wave in Different Grades of Polyurea by Grujicic, Mica, Snipes, J. S., Ramaswami, S., Yavari, R., Ramasubramanian, M. K.

“…Over the past several years, considerable research efforts have been made toward investigating polyurea, a segmented thermoplastic elastomer, and particularly…”
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Single-yarn pull-out test in neat, solvent-treated and shear-thickening fluid-impregnated Kevlar® KM2 fabric: A finite-element analysis by Grujicic, Mica, Snipes, Jennifer, Ramaswami, S.

“…Purpose In order to help explain experimental findings related to the stabbing- and ballistic-penetration resistance of flexible body-armor, single-yarn…”
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A novel blast-mitigation concept for light tactical vehicles by Grujicic, Mica, d’Entremont, Brian, Snipes, Jennifer, Ramaswami, S

“…Purpose A new concept solution for improving blast survivability of the light tactical military vehicles is proposed and critically assessed using…”
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Barriers to the advancement of modern food retail formats: theory and measurement by Goldman, Arieh, Ramaswami, S., Krider, Robert E.

“…The recent expansion of global food retailers into emerging economies has made the study of food retail modernization especially relevant at this time. We…”
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Material-Model-Based Determination of the Shock-Hugoniot Relations in Nanosegregated Polyurea by Grujicic, Mica, Snipes, J. S., Galgalikar, R., Ramaswami, S.

“…Previous experimental investigations reported in the open literature have indicated that applying polyurea external coatings and/or internal linings can…”
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Experimental and Computational Study of the Shearing Resistance of Polyurea at High Pressures and High Strain Rates by Grujicic, Mica, Yavari, R., Snipes, J. S., Ramaswami, S., Jiao, T., Clifton, R. J.

“…Mechanical response of polyurea, a nanophase segregated elastomeric co-polymer, is investigated using all-atom, equilibrium, molecular-dynamics methods and…”
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The shockwave dispersion/attenuation potential of a protective structure made of a chemically reactive mixture: A continuum-level analysis by Grujicic, Mica, Ramaswami, S., Snipes, Jennifer

“…Purpose In the recent work, a new blast-wave impact-mitigation concept involving the use of a protective structure consisting of bimolecular reactants…”
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Computational investigation of foreign object damage sustained by environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) and SiC/SiC ceramic-matrix composites (CMCs) by Grujicic, Mica, Snipes, Jennifer, Yavari, Ramin, Ramaswami, S, Galgalikar, Rohan

“…Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to prevent their recession caused through chemical reaction with high-temperature water vapor, SiC-fiber/SiC-matrix…”
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