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    Deriving Energy Pair Tensors for Material Strain Measures in Micropolar Continuum

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Nikfar, Mohsen (Author) ; Asghari, Mohsen (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    The micropolar theory is a nonclassical continuum theory which considers a microstructure associated to each particle. This microstructure has three degrees of freedom and can rigidly rotate in the three dimensional space. Beside the classical or force stress tensor, in the micropolar theory the couple stress tensor is also considered.This research is devoted to deriving energy pair tensors for material strain measures in micropolar continuum. The subject of strains and their conjugate stresses is one of the major topics in the field of solid mechanics which has greatly been dealt with in the literature. This concept was introduced for investigating structural inequalities in solid... 

    Developing Classical and Nonlocal Interlayer Shear Models for Free Vibration Analysis of Multilayer Graphene Plates

    , Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology Nikfar, Mohsen (Author) ; Asghari, Mohsen (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Experimental observations on multilayer graphene structures show that interlayer interactions including compressive and shear effects between layers are very important in their mechanical behavior. Existing analytical investigations have generally addressed the issue of pressure interactions between layers using interatomic potentials, while the models which consider the interlayer shear effect are rarely found in the literature. To address this shortcoming, this thesis presents a new formulation for multilayer graphene structures with desired shapes and boundaries, taking into account the interlayer shear effect according to the classical continuum mechanics theory. Next, size-dependent... 

    A novel model for analysis of multilayer graphene sheets taking into account the interlayer shear effect

    , Article Meccanica ; Volume 53, Issue 11-12 , 2018 , Pages 3061-3082 ; 00256455 (ISSN) Nikfar, M ; Asghari, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Springer Netherlands  2018
    Abstract
    In this study, a multiplate shear model is developed for dynamic analysis of multilayer graphene sheets with arbitrary shapes considering the interlayer shear effect. By utilizing the model, then some free-vibration analysis is presented. According to the experimental results, the weak interlayer van der Waals interaction cannot maintain the integrity of carbon atoms in adjacent layers. Therefore, it is required that the interlayer shear effect is accounted to study multilayer graphene mechanical behavior. The governing differential equation of motion is derived for the multilayer graphene sheets utilizing a variational approach based on the Kirchhoff plate model. The essential and natural... 

    Analytical and molecular dynamics simulation approaches to study behavior of multilayer graphene-based nanoresonators incorporating interlayer shear effect

    , Article Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing ; Volume 124, Issue 2 , 2018 ; 09478396 (ISSN) Nikfar, M ; Asghari, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Springer Verlag  2018
    Abstract
    Analytical and molecular dynamics simulation approaches are used in this paper to study free-vibration behavior of multilayer graphene-based nanoresonators considering interlayer shear effect. According to experimental observations, the weak interlayer van der Waals interaction cannot maintain the integrity of carbon atoms in the adjacent layers. Hence, it is vital that the interlayer shear effect is taken into account to design and analyze multilayer graphene-based nanoresonators. The differential equation of motion and the general form of boundary conditions are first derived for multilayer graphene sheets with rectangular shape using the Hamilton’s principle. Then, by pursuing an... 

    Experimental Investigation of a Monopropellant Thruster Using Hydrogen Peroxide

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Nikfar, Rouzbeh (Author) ; Farahani, Mohammad (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Monopropellant thrusters are one of the most common types of propulsion systems that are used extensively in space applications. Especially thrusters with a capacity of less than 50N, they are used on space satellites and are developing rapidly. Problems such as contamination, toxicity of the propellant, difficulty in storing and custody, as well as price, led to the removal of the hydrazine from the focus of attention and focus on green propulsion. One of these, is the green propellant of hydrogen peroxide, which is decomposed in the proper catalytic vicinity, and the only chemical decomposition products are oxygen and water vapour. The present study aims to design and construct mono... 

    On the theoretical and molecular dynamic methods for natural frequencies of multilayer graphene nanosheets incorporating nonlocality and interlayer shear effects

    , Article Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures ; 2021 ; 15376494 (ISSN) Nikfar, M ; Taati, E ; Asghari, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Bellwether Publishing, Ltd  2021
    Abstract
    In this paper, a multiplate nonlocal shear model and molecular dynamic simulations are presented to investigate the effects of interlayer shear and nonlocality on the natural frequencies of multilayer graphene sheets (MLGSs). From one aspect in the optimal design of such structures, the interaction between graphene layers, which can significantly vary the static and dynamic behavior due to lack of solidity of layers stack, should be considered. On the other hand, it is requied that the nonlocality phenomenon which has an effective role in the mechanical analysis of nanostructures is taken into account. To this aim, the equation of motion along with corresponding boundary conditions is... 

    On the theoretical and molecular dynamic methods for natural frequencies of multilayer graphene nanosheets incorporating nonlocality and interlayer shear effects

    , Article Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures ; Volume 29, Issue 20 , 2022 , Pages 2873-2883 ; 15376494 (ISSN) Nikfar, M ; Taati, E ; Asghari, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Taylor and Francis Ltd  2022
    Abstract
    In this paper, a multiplate nonlocal shear model and molecular dynamic simulations are presented to investigate the effects of interlayer shear and nonlocality on the natural frequencies of multilayer graphene sheets (MLGSs). From one aspect in the optimal design of such structures, the interaction between graphene layers, which can significantly vary the static and dynamic behavior due to lack of solidity of layers stack, should be considered. On the other hand, it is requied that the nonlocality phenomenon which has an effective role in the mechanical analysis of nanostructures is taken into account. To this aim, the equation of motion along with corresponding boundary conditions is... 

    Dynamic pull-in instability of multilayer graphene NEMSs: non-classical continuum model and molecular dynamics simulations

    , Article Acta Mechanica ; Volume 233, Issue 3 , 2022 , Pages 991-1018 ; 00015970 (ISSN) Nikfar, M ; Taati, E ; Asghari, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Springer  2022
    Abstract
    A novel non-classical continuum model for pull-in analysis of multilayer graphene sheets (MLGSs) is developed to consider the effect of shear interaction between layers based on the nonlocal elasticity theory. The equation governing the motion and corresponding boundary conditions of electrostatically actuated MLGSs are obtained based on the nonlocal shear multiplate theory. The Galerkin method along with the first mode shapes for clamped and cantilever MLGSs together with the method of parameter expansion is used to obtain closed-form expressions of the normalized frequency and time history response. In addition, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations are carried out to validate the pull-in... 

    Performance Based Assessment of Steel Frames With Cartridge Dampers Using Endurance Time Method

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Nikfar, Farzad (Author) ; Esmaeil Pourestekanchi, Homayun (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In recent decades, most of the codes have placed a high value on Performance Based Design of structures; however, these methods are computationally complex and time-consuming, and caused researchers to seek new and efficient methods to investigate performance of structures under different intensities of seismic loading. This issue is much more obvious when optimum design of structures, which requires repetitive analysis, is investigated. This investigation tries to provide better insights into the dynamic behavior of structures in continuous performance levels. As a first step, this research aims at analytical investigation of new type of metallic damper called Cartridge Damper, and in the... 

    A size-dependent nonlinear Timoshenko microbeam model based on the strain gradient theory

    , Article Acta Mechanica ; Volume 223, Issue 6 , 2012 , Pages 1233-1249 ; 00015970 (ISSN) Asghari, M ; Kahrobaiyan, M. H ; Nikfar, M ; Ahmadian, M. T ; Sharif University of Technology
    2012
    Abstract
    The geometrically nonlinear governing differential equations of motion and the corresponding boundary conditions are derived for the mechanical analysis of Timoshenko microbeams with large deflections, based on the strain gradient theory. The variational approach is employed to achieve the formulation. Hinged-hinged beams are considered as an important practical case, and their nonlinear static and free-vibration behaviors are investigated based on the derived formulation  

    Al-Al3Ti nanocomposite produced in situ by two-step hot-press sintering

    , Article IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering ; Volume 40, Issue 1 , 2012 ; 17578981 (ISSN) Nikfar, B ; Ghiabakloo, H ; Hosseini, H. R. M ; Mohammadi, A. V ; Sharif University of Technology
    2012
    Abstract
    Aluminum reinforced with a large amount (up to about 55 vol.%) of Al 3Ti particles can be fabricated from Al-20Ti elemental nanometer-sized powder mixture via in-situ two step hot press sintering (TSS). For production of intermetallic reinforced in-situ composite, TSS can provide elevated temperature to facilitate the formation of intermetallic phase in situ and hot consolidation to form a fully dense solid. The first step sintering was employed at a higher temperature to obtain an initial high density, and the second step was held at a lower temperature by isothermal sintering for more time than the first one to increase bulk density without significant grain growth. The optimum TSS regime... 

    Percolation theory in reservoir engineering

    , Book King, P. R ; Masihi, Mohsen
    World Scientific  2018

    Sole versus dual-sourcing under order dependent lead-times and prices [electronic resource]

    , Article Computers And Operations Research, Published in: Elsevier Journals ; Volume 36, Issue 12, December 2009, Pages 3272–3280 Sajjadieh, M. (Mohsen) ; Eshghi, Kourosh ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    In this paper, we consider a dual-sourcing model with constant demand and stochastic lead times. Two suppliers may be different in terms of purchasing prices and lead-time parameters. The ordering takes place when the inventory level depletes to a reorder level, and the order is split among two suppliers. Unlike previous works in the order splitting literature, the supply lead time between vendor and buyer as well as unit purchasing prices is considered to be order quantity dependent. The proposed model finds out the optimal reorder point, order quantity and splitting proportion, using a solution procedure. Numerical results show that neglecting the relationship between ordering batch size... 

    Human serum protein adsorption onto synthesis nano-hydroxyapatite

    , Article Protein Journal ; Volume 31, Issue 2 , February , 2012 , Pages 150-157 ; 15723887 (ISSN) Mohsen Nia, M ; Massah Bidgoli, M ; Behrashi, M ; Mohsen Nia, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    2012
    Abstract
    Adsorption of human serum proteins (Albumin and total protein) onto high purity synthesis nano-hydroxyapatite (HA), Ca 10(PO 4) 6(OH) 2, has been studied in a wide temperature range by UV-visible spectrophotometer. Adsorption isotherm is basically important to describe how solutes interact with adsorbent, andiscriticalinoptimizing the use of adsorbent. Inthe present study, the experimental results werefitted tothe Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin and Dubinin-Radushkevich (DR) models to obtain the characteristic parameters of each model and square of the correlation coefficients (R 2). According to the results, the DR isotherm model had the best agreement with the experimental data. The effect of... 

    Effective Permeability of Isotropic Overlapping Sandbodies in 2D Using Percolation Theory

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Fatemi, Amin (Author) ; Masihi, Mohsen (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Permeability is an essential parameter used for reservoir evaluation, simulation and management to optimize oil recovery. The conventional approach to estimate reservoir connectivity, conductivity, sweep efficiency and other critical information for decision-making is to build detailed geological models, which are then upscaled to a coarser grid where flow simulations are run. However, this takes many hours to be carried out even for a single realization practically. In practice, a very small number of realizations are considered and consequently the true uncertainty in the results is very poorly estimated. In this study, a statistical model of isotropic overlying sandbodies is used to... 

    Thermal Behavior of Concrete Arch Dams Including Water Level Fluctuations

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Rahmani, Eisa (Author) ; Ghaemian, Mohsen (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    One of the major reasons causing cracks in external surfaces of concrete arch dams are thermal loads. Therofore, in order to avoid instabilities due to function of thermal loads in association with hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressures, a precise evaluation of temperature distribution through dam body is indispensable. In this study, effects of thermal loads mostly on upstream surface of Karun-3 concrete arch dam in Iran were examined using a 3-D finite element method considering water level fluctuations. Also the influence of operatvie boundry conditions in our problem which are water temperature, air temperature and solar radiation was precisely taken into account. Moreover, nonlinear... 

    Physical Modeling of Effect of Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Spreading on Single Piles

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Torabi, Hooman (Author) ; Haeri, Mohsen (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Pile foundations suffered severe damages during the past earthquakes in all around the world. These damages were more severe in laterally spreading grounds and they mostly have been observed in gently sloping grounds and coastal areas. In these cases, Pile foundations not only are subjected to structures inertial loads and kinematic loads of liquefied soil but also lateral spreading intensifies damages. Thus, in the recent decade, several researches have been conducted to investigate the behavior of pile foundations in liquefiable and laterally spreading grounds, however, some uncertainties still remain in modeling of soil-pile interaction. In this study, the effects of liquefaction- induced... 

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Boushehrian, Ahmad (Author) ; Haeri, Mohsen (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Loads from laterally spreading ground have been a major cause of damages to pile foundations in past earthquakes. Analysis of case histories have shown that damages are particularly intense when a nonliquefiable surface crust layer spreads laterally over underling liquefied layers. In this research the effect of lateral spreading due to liquefaction on single piles embede in a gently sloping ground has been investigated. Finite element method using OpenSees is used to model the pile and embedded soil. The soil profile for all models consisted of a nonliquefiable crust layer overlying loose sand with Dr = 30-35% overlying dense sand with Dr = 70-80%. The effect of geometric properties such as... 

    Effect of Initial Static Shear Stress on Liquefaction Resistance of Babolsar Sand Using Cyclic Simple Shear Tests

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Pouragha, Mehdi (Author) ; Haeri, Mohsen (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Initial static shear stress caused by slopes or nearby structures' foundations can affect the behavior of the soil which is concerned many investigators during previous three decade. In this investigation, the effect of initial static shear stress on the liquefaction resistance of Babolsar sand has been probed using cyclic simple shear tests. Three different initial relative densities (Dr0=20%, 40% and 60%) and three different initial normal stresses (σv0= 50, 150 and 250 kPa) were considered in tests and four various initial static shear ratios (α) ranging between 0.0 and 0.3 were applied which leads to more than 190 distinct experiments. All tests were conducted under constant volume and... 

    Three Dimensional Dynamic Analysis of Concrete Faced Rock-Fill Dams to Rayleigh Waves Considering Dam-Foundation Interaction and Spatial Variability of Earthquake Ground Motion

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Seiphoori, Ali (Author) ; Haeri, Mohsen (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In this research, the effects of Rayleigh waves on the response of typical three-dimensional concrete faced rock-fill dams (CFRDs), considering dam-foundation interaction and spatial variability of earthquake ground motion are investigated. The time history of Loma Prieta earthquake (Gilroy 1 station) is used as input excitation. The dam is considered to be located in a prismatic canyon with trapezoidal cross-section. A substructuring method, in which the unbounded soil is modeled by the scaled boundary finite-element method (SBFEM), is used to obtain scattered motion and interaction forces along the canyon. Non-linear model is used for rock fill...