In order to achieve meso/microforming with EMF, attention to the interaction between coil design and specimen dimensions is required.
The main benefit of the proposed models will save the tremendous costs in the die designing and specimen producing while on the experimental works.
Studies having a similar design and biological specimens collection include the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) in Bristol, UK, the Danish National Birth Cohort Study, the Norwegian mother and child Cohort Study, the Southampton Women's Survey (SWS) in Southampton, UK and The National Children's Study in the USA.
The present work represents a follow-up study of the original specimen design, and incorporates numerous specimen improvements made in an attempt to generate more accurate biaxial results.
Using the designed test fixture and specimens, failure tests of spot welds were conducted with the variation of seven different loading angles in order to obtain failure loads and identify failure modes at each angle.
Design and detailing of specimens having monolithic and precast connections are carried out by following the design provisions of relevant Indian Standards (IS: 456, 2000, IS: 1893, 2002, IS: 13920, 2003) and British Standards (BS: 8110-1, 1997).
The design and fabrication of specimens by use of microfabrication methods are an integral part of the technique because they are crucial for testing to be successful.
DC participated in the experimental design and supplied clinical specimens.
DW participated in the experimental design and supplied clinical specimens.
BFM conceived and coordinated the study, contributed to the design, collected specimens, and contributed to the writing and editing the manuscript.
