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Leibniz University of Hanover

EducationHanover, Niedersachsen, Germany
About: Leibniz University of Hanover is a education organization based out in Hanover, Niedersachsen, Germany. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Finite element method & Population. The organization has 14283 authors who have published 29845 publications receiving 682152 citations.


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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigate Inconel 939 processed by selective laser melting (SLM) and reveal the differences to the conventional cast alloy, showing that the microstructure of the SLM-material is highly influenced by the heat flux during layer-wise manufacturing and consequently anisotropic microstructural features prevail.
Abstract: Nickel-based superalloys, such as Inconel 939, are a long-established construction material for high-temperature applications and profound knowledge of the mechanical properties for this alloy produced by conventional techniques exists. However, many applications demand for highly complex geometries, e.g. in order to optimize the cooling capability of thermally loaded parts. Thus, additive manufacturing (AM) techniques have recently attracted substantial interest as they provide for an increased freedom of design. However, the microstructural features after AM processing are different from those after conventional processing. Thus, further research is vital for understanding the microstructure-processing relationship and its impact on the resulting mechanical properties. The aim of the present study was to investigate Inconel 939 processed by selective laser melting (SLM) and to reveal the differences to the conventional cast alloy. Thorough examinations were conducted using electron backscatter diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, optical microscopy and mechanical testing. It is demonstrated that the microstructure of the SLM-material is highly influenced by the heat flux during layer-wise manufacturing and consequently anisotropic microstructural features prevail. An epitaxial grain growth accounts for strong bonding between the single layers resulting in good mechanical properties already in the as-built condition. A heat treatment following SLM leads to microstructural features different to those obtained after the same heat treatment of the cast alloy. Still, the mechanical performance of the latter is met underlining the potential of this technique for producing complex parts for high temperature applications.

205 citations

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12 Nov 2015-Sensors
TL;DR: The authors present their recent work in this field, ranging from sensor systems fabricated on traditional substrate materials like silicon (Si), over new fabrication techniques for magnetoresistive sensors on flexible substrates for special applications, e.g., a flexible write head for component integrated data storage.
Abstract: The research and development in the field of magnetoresistive sensors has played an important role in the last few decades. Here, the authors give an introduction to the fundamentals of the anisotropic magnetoresistive (AMR) and the giant magnetoresistive (GMR) effect as well as an overview of various types of sensors in industrial applications. In addition, the authors present their recent work in this field, ranging from sensor systems fabricated on traditional substrate materials like silicon (Si), over new fabrication techniques for magnetoresistive sensors on flexible substrates for special applications, e.g., a flexible write head for component integrated data storage, micro-stamping of sensors on arbitrary surfaces or three dimensional sensing under extreme conditions (restricted mounting space in motor air gap, high temperatures during geothermal drilling).

204 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used the near-infrared absorption bands at 5200 cm −1 and at 4500 cm − 1 to specify concentrations of water species in glasses of alkali feldspar composition MAlSi 3 O 8 (M = Li, Na, K).

204 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, a non-significant and weak relationship was found between corporate reputation and switching intention, and the postulated impact of customer satisfaction on customer switching intention was confirmed, based on responses to a written questionnaire of 462 customers of a large German utility.
Abstract: Purpose – To analyze whether perceived corporate reputation and customer satisfaction are directly associated with customer intention.Design/methodology/approach – Using structural equation modeling, the study is based on the responses to a written questionnaire of 462 customers of a large German utility.Findings – A non‐significant and weak relationship was found between corporate reputation and switching intention. The postulated impact of customer satisfaction on customer switching intention was confirmed. Corporate reputation and customer satisfaction were found to be strongly correlated.Research limitations/implications – The sample includes only one company's customers, so the findings may not be generalized to other industries. Future research in other service industries is called for.Practical implications – The threat of customer defection in deregulated markets requires power supply companies to examine the marketing instruments and measures required to inhibit customer willingness to switch pow...

204 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, a new deterministic approach is presented for determining the lower bound of the buckling load of thin-walled cylindrical composite shells, which is derived from phenomenological test data.
Abstract: Thin-walled shell structures like circular cylindrical shells are prone to buckling. Imperfections, which are defined as deviations from perfect shape and perfect loading distributions, can reduce the buckling load drastically compared to that of the perfect shell. Design criteria monographs like NASA-SP 8007 recommend that the buckling load of the perfect shell shall be reduced by using a knock-down factor. The existing knock-down factors are very conservative and do not account for the structural behaviour of composite shells. To determine an improved knock-down factor, several authors consider realistic shapes of shells in numerical simulations using probabilistic methods. Each manufacturing process causes a specific imperfection pattern; hence for this probabilistic approach a large number of test data is needed, which is often not available. Motivated by this lack of data, a new deterministic approach is presented for determining the lower bound of the buckling load of thin-walled cylindrical composite shells, which is derived from phenomenological test data. For the present test series, a single pre-buckle is induced by a radial perturbation load, before the axial displacement controlled loading starts. The deformations are measured using the prototype of a high-speed optical measurement system with a frequency up to 3680 Hz. The observed structural behaviour leads to a new reasonable lower bound of the buckling load. Based on test results, the numerical model is validated and the shell design is optimized by virtual testing. The results of test and numerical analysis indicate that this new approach has the potential to provide an improved and less conservative shell design in order to reduce weight and cost of thin-walled shell structures made from composite material.

204 citations


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NameH-indexPapersCitations
Hyun-Chul Kim1764076183227
Peter Zoller13473476093
J. R. Smith1341335107641
Chao Zhang127311984711
Benjamin William Allen12480787750
J. F. J. van den Brand12377793070
J. H. Hough11790489697
Hans-Peter Seidel112121351080
Karsten Danzmann11275480032
Bruce D. Hammock111140957401
Benno Willke10950874673
Roman Schnabel10858971938
Jan Harms10844776132
Hartmut Grote10843472781
Ik Siong Heng10742371830
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Performance
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No. of papers from the Institution in previous years
YearPapers
2023221
2022520
20212,280
20202,210
20192,105
20181,959