Author Archive: Mechtics
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Reduced Order Modeling: POD Equations and Example
Learn reduced order modeling with POD equations, a worked example, CFD applications, and practical validation tips for mechanical engineering students.
Residual Stress in Metal 3D Printing: Causes and Fixes
Understand residual stress in metal 3D printing with a worked thermal-stress example, simulation guidance, measurement methods and practical fixes.
Thermal Resistance Network: Equations and Example
Learn thermal resistance network equations, solve a worked heat-transfer example, and avoid common errors in conduction, convection and heat sink design.
LPBF Process Control: Feedforward vs Feedback
Understand LPBF process control with feedforward and feedback methods, a worked laser-power example, and practical guidance on monitoring and validation.
Direct Ink Additive Lithography: How DIAL Works
Learn how direct ink additive lithography combines yield-stress inks and patterned light, with a worked example, research findings and engineering tips.
Nonlinear Model Predictive Control: A Worked Example
Learn nonlinear model predictive control with robot-joint equations, a worked prediction example, MATLAB workflows, and practical constraint checks.
Digital Twin in Additive Manufacturing: How It Works
Learn how a digital twin in additive manufacturing links sensors, models and feedback, with a worked example, recent research and quality-control tips.
Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Heat Transfer
Learn physics-informed neural networks for heat transfer with a worked conduction example, loss functions, inverse problems, and practical validation tips.
Gyroid Infill: Strength, Density and TPMS Design
Learn how gyroid infill works, estimate printed-part mass, compare TPMS structures and avoid common strength-testing mistakes with a worked example.
Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting: Design Guide
Learn piezoelectric energy harvesting principles, equations, resonance design, circuits, applications, and exam tips in one practical guide.
