Browsing Research articles (Dept of Mechanical Engineering) by Author "Batane, N.R."
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Cyclic plasticity of polycrystalline nickel under axial–torsional loading
Batane, N.R.; Morrison, D.J.; Moosbrugger, J.C. (Elsevier, www.elsevier.com, 2010)The axial–torsional cyclic deformation behavior of polycrystalline nickel was investigated by performing fully reversed plastic strain amplitude controlled fatigue experiments at effective plastic strain amplitudes ranging ... -
Experimental assessment of locomotive brake blocks-case studies of Botswana Railways
Mmusi, M.; Batane, N.R. (University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2011)The brake blocks employed on Botswana Railways locomotives have been found to fail frequently resulting in increased maintenance and operational costs. The paper presents the metallurgical and mechanical properties of two ...