Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Hordon, M. J..
Method measures the area of the bonded zone of a compression weld by observing the electrical resistance of the weld zone while the load changes from full compression until the joint ruptures under tension. The ratio of bonding force to maximum tensile load varies considerably.
Vacuum adhesion studies on basalt and metals, simulating lunar soils and mining conditions
Vacuum apparatus for measuring uniaxially loaded metal surfaces interfacial adhesion, showing surface oxide removal effectiveness influence in adhesion strength
Cyclic frequency, tensile fatigue effects, and defect substructure generated in vacuum by fatigue stressing of aluminum
Cyclic strain frequency effect on Al fatigue life for air pressure between one atm and vacuum
Fatigue behavior of aluminum in reduced partial pressures of oxygen, water and hydrogen, noting residual gas atmosphere role
Interfacial adhesion force produced by contact under axial loads of Cu and Ni surfaces in high vacuum related to electrical resistance and plastic strain
Abrasive techniques for lunar and planetary geological sampling
Lunar soil properties determination through simulation of rock grinding in ultrahigh vacuum
Constant-amplitude reverse bend stress fatigue testing device for extreme high vacuum, testing aluminum
Crack growth rate and measurements of temperature effect on low pressure fatigue of Al
Adhesive qualities of lunar soil simulated by rock comminuted in ultrahigh vacuum
Adhesion and cohesion efficiency of polycrystalline copper
Adhesion of metal in high vacuum from interfacial bonding measurements with oxide film removed
Adhesion-friction tests on annealed copper, titanium, and tungsten
Tenfold increase in fatigue life of 1100 aluminum in reverse bending at vacuum level below 10-2 torr due to retardation of crack propagation phase of fatigue process
Effects of temperature, test interruption, and residual gas pressure on fatigue properties of aluminum
Test equipment modifications, and heat treatment of metal specimens for adhesion testing