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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"Mechanical consequences"”.
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Interfilament interactions in the cytoskeleton : single filament measurements and mechanical consequences
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Harvard--Massachusetts Institute of Technology Division of Health Sciences and Technology, 1999.
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Phase transition induced deformation in porous media
… out-of equilibrium. In this thesis I examine the mechanical consequences of capillary force and freezing transition in porous media, using cement, a construction material of pivotal importance, as an example of practical concern. During changes in relative humidity, the amount of water absorbed in …
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Concentrated Gauss Curvature in Shape-Programmed Shells
… program Gauss curvature, motivated by its deep mechanical consequences - principally it imparts strength, since Gauss-curved shells cannot be flattened without expensive stretch. Concentrated Gauss curvature will be of particular interest, offering qualitatively new mechanics, and interesting …
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Interrelationships of microstructure, stress and diffusion
… on thin metal films due to their interesting mechanical, electrical and magnetic properties. They can exhibit very high residual, internal stresses arising from the film growth and/or external effects. Apart from direct mechanical consequences, several processes such as grain growth and …
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Development of a Generalizable Assay for Probing the Effects of Mechanical Force on the Function of Fluorescent Proteins within Molecular Tension Sensors
… behavior, providing both biochemical factors and mechanical signals to influence the form and function of cells. The process by which cells sense and respond to environmental mechanical signals is often mediated through force-dependent changes in protein structure and function through a poorly …
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A study of mechanical forces induced by low-energy (10-100 eV) electron irradiation of alkanethiol self-assembled monolayers on Au(111)
… been conducted on irradiation induced chemistry, mechanical effects are still poorly understood. Studying the mechanical consequences of low-energy electron irradiation is important for understanding the fundamental chemistry in irradiation induced processes, as well as for improving irradiation …
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Monte Carlo-Based Predictive Modeling of Geometric Defects in Cellular Truss Structures Manufacturing
This study investigates the mechanical consequences of geometric defects in additively man- ufactured metamaterials, with a focus on truss-based architecture. The superior mechanical performance of these architectures is due to their unique geometry and topology. Complemented by structural …
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Heterogeneous Distribution and Corresponding Mechanical Significance of The Mineral Phase in Fish Scales
… scale and to investigate the corresponding mechanical consequences of the scale as a whole and its different fields through experimental and computational approaches. In this thesis, we chose the scales from the black drum (Pogonias cromis) fish as a model system. First of all, the exterior …
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Concrete microstructure homogenization technique with application to model concrete serviceability
Conventionally, mechanical properties of concrete are attained through experiment by leaving microstructural phases interaction in a black box. To fully understand concrete, it is necessary to bridge the gap between microstructure and macro properties. In this dissertation, with several models …