MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
E. HUMAN ENGINEERING R. Hoffmann
1. Night and day driving.
2. Comprehension of traffic signs.
3. Design of advance direction signs.
4. Studies of human movements with application to predetermined motion time systems.
F. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING E. J. A. Armarego and E. .1. Colvillc 1. Mechanics of cutting analyses for machining operations.
2. Temperatures in machining operations.
3. Nomenclature and geometrical specifications of cutting tools.
4. Assessment and prediction of cutting performance.
5. Economics of machining operations.
6. Quality control in manufacturing industry.
7. Financial modelling of business firms.
8. Computerized management service information. ' 9. Group technology.
10. Tolerance technology.
11. The use of computers for the reading of engineering drawings.
12. Analyses of optical measuring instruments.
G. SOLID MECHANICS AND BIOMECHANICS J. F. Williams and K. C. Brown
1. Estimation of residual stress distribution in the vicinity of a fatigue crack.
2. Mathematical models for fatigue crack growth rate wilh constant and variable stress intensity factors.
3. Influence of thc Bauschinger effect on stresses at thc crack lip.
4. Effect of overload ratio and crack length on residual crack tip stresses.
5. Crack growth arrcsl.
6. Crack closure and compliance.
7. Fatigue strength of steel plates with fillet welded attachments.
8. Biomechanics of equine locomotion.
9. Flotation reduction of equine fractures.
10. Safety requirements in bus seats and seat anchorages.
11. Failure criteria for carbon fibre reinforced plastics.
12. Vibration of anisotropic shells.
13. Analysis and design of joinis in fibre reinforced plastics.
14. Energy storage in supcrflywhcels.
15. Effect of growth stresses on fruit cracking and split ting.
16. Stress distributions around surface imperfections in fruit.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING i17 H. SYSTEMS THEORY AND TECHNOLOGY
C. J. Pengilley, P Milner and L. J. Jones 1. Analysis of complex system.
2. Multi-crileria decision making.
3. Pulse control of systems using d.c. motors.
4. Some comparisons between optimal and classical control system responses.
5. Technology and culture.
6. History of technology.
7. Kinematics of technology.
8. Kinetics of technology.
9. Technical problem solving.
10. Technical history of Vickers Ruwolt.
PUBLISHED WORK Chapters of Books
1. CHARTERS, W. \V. S. —Passive Solar Heating Systems, in Solar Energy Applications in Buildings. Academic Press, N.Y.: 139-144 (1980).
2. CHARTERS, W. W. S. and PRYOR, T. L. -Solar Energy-Principles and Applications, in Phvsics Module Option (H.S.C. Text): (1980).
3. PERRY, A. E., WATMUFF, .1. I I . and CHONG, M . S.-Flow Visualization using Hot- Wire Anemomctrv, in International Symposium on Plow Visualization, Bochum, Hemisphere Publishing Corp., U.S.A.: (1980).
4. SMITS. A. J. — A Visual Study o f a Separation Bubble, in International Symposium on Plow Visualization, Bochum, Hemisphere Publishing Corp., U.S.A.: (1980).
Articles
5. ARMAREGO, E. J. A., HO, P. Y. K. and CHIA, T. H . - A n analysis for optimizing pro- duction rate cutting conditions in rough turning 1 —Continuous case solution. J. Eng'g.
Prod.. 3: 153-184 (1979).
6. ARMAREGO, E. J. A. and WRIGHT, J. D . - A n analytical study of three point grinding methods for general purpose twist drills. Annals. C.I.P.P., 29 (I): 5-10 (1980).
7. AMAREGO, E. J. A. and CHIA, T. H.—The influence of constraints on Maximum produc- tion rate cutting conditions. International Conference on Manufacturing Engin. (I.E.Aust.J:
36-41 (1980).
8. DOREY. A. D., GOOD, M . C. and JOUBERT, P. N . - A variable free control characteristic vehicle. Vehicle Svstem Dynamics. 9: 19-44 (1980).
9. FOX, J. C , GOOD, M . C. and JOUBERT, P. N. — Development of breakaway utilitv poles.
ARRH Proceedings. 10: 202-219 (1980).
10. GOOD, M . C —Some studies of driver-vehicle-roadway interactions. IATSS Review, 7:
(1980).
11. HOFFMANN, E. R. and MacDONALD, W. A.-Short-term memory for slack and diagrammatic advance direction signs. Proc. Tenth Conference Australian Road Research Hoard. 10 (4): 17-22 (1980).
12. HOFFMANN, E. R., PAYNE, A. and PRESCOTT, S. -Children's estimates of vehicle ap- proach times. Human Factors, 22 (2): 235-240 (1980).
13. HOFFMANN, E. R. and MacDONALD, W. A. — Short-term retention of (raffle turn restric- tion signs. Human Factors, 22 (2): 241-251 (1980).
14. .10NES. L. J. - John Ridley and the South Australian 'stripper'. Historv of Technology, 5:
55-101 (1980).
15. JONES, L. J . - T h c beam-engine of Ridley's Hindmarsh Mill: The fate of an historic technical artefact. South Auslraliana, 19 (1): 1-15 (1980).
16. LEWIS, W. P. and BLOCK, T. E. - O n the application of computer aids to plant layout. In- ternational J. of Production Research, IS: 11 (1980).
17. LEWIS, W. P.—The role of intelligence in thc design of mechanical components. Proc. o f International Conference on Man-Machine Communications, University of 'Tokyo: 47-72 (1980).
18. MacDONALD, W. A. and HOFFMANN, E. R . - A review of thc relationship between steering w heel reversal rate and driving task demand. Human I 'aciors, 22 (5): 733-739 (1980).
19. MILKINS, E. E. and WATSON, H. C.-Modelling fuel consumption and emissions.
S.A.E.A.: 80007 (1980).
20. PERRY, A. E. and CHONG, M.S. - Fluid How studies using a stretched membrane, analog solution of the flow equations and experimental measurement of wall pressure distribution.
J. Phvs. E. Sci. Instrum.. 13: 575-578 (1980).
21. PERRY, A. E., L I M , T. T. and CHONG, M . S.-The instantaneous velocity fields of coherent structures in coflowing jets and wakes. J. Fluid Mech., 101: 243-256 (1980).
22. PULLIN, D. I . — Particle simulation methods for equilibrium fluid flow. J. Comp. Phys., 34:
231-244 (1980).
23. PULLIN, D. I . and PERRY, A. E. — Some flow visualization experiments on thc starting vortex. J. Fluid Mech., 97: 239-255 (1980).
24. SMITS, A. J., MATHESON, N . and JOUBERT, P. N.-Some experiments on artificially roughened Luch Ashton gcosims. J. o f Ship Research. 24 (3): 170-180 (Sept. 1980).
25. SMITS, A. J. and PERRY, A. E.—The effect of varying resistance ratio on thc behaviour of constant temperature hot-w-ire anemometers. J. Phys. E. Sci. Instrum., 13: 451-456.
26. WATSON, H . C. — Sensitivity of fuel consumption and emissions io driving patterns and vehicle design. S.A.E.A.: 80004 (1980).
27. WILLIAMS, J. F. —Thc effect of tensile overloads on residual stress fields in the vicinity o f a fatigue crack. Seventh Australasian Conference on the Mechanics o f Structures and Materials, University of Western Australia: 204-208 (1980).
Reports
28. ARMAREGO, E. J. A. —Research activities of thc machining group. Report M C I , Dept.
Mech. Eng., University of Melbourne (1980).
29. MILNER, P. —On industrial archaeology in Victoria. Technology Report No. TR-80/I. pp.
49 (1980).
30. MILNER, P.—An assessment of machinery at Fairfield Vineyard. Technologv Report No.
TR-80/2, pp. 18 (1980).
31. MILNER, P. —On recording engineering artefacts. Technology Report No. TR-80/3, pp. 58 (1980).
32. MILNER, P. —A computer-based system for the recording of industrial and other artefacts.
I. The operating system. Technology Report No. TR-80/4, pp. 125 (1980).
33. MILNER, P. —A computer-based system for the recording of industrial and other artefacts.
I I . File management. Technology Report No. TR-80/5, pp. 212 (1980).
34. MILNER, P. —Measurement standards for the recording of industrial and other artefacts.
Technology Report No. TR-80/6, pp. 25 (1980).
35. MILNER, P.— Mathematical represents for industrial systems and two conjectures on technical problem formulation. Technology Report No. TR-80/7, pp. 105 (1980).
Conference Papers
36. CHARTERS, W. W. S. —Long term prospects for solar energy utilisation. ANZAAS Silver
Jubilee Congress, Adelaide (1980). ' 37. CHARTERS, W. W. S. and others—Design and performance of some solar booster heat
pumps. ISES (A & NZ Section) Melbourne Symposium (1980).
38. CHARTERS, W. W. S. and GUTHRIE, K. 1.-Comparative performance of a flat plate col- lector with and without a 'slatted' convection suppressor device. ISES (A & NZ Section) Melbourne Symposium (1980).
39. GOLDSWORTHY, L. C , WATSON, H . C. and MILKINS, E. E. — Modifying combustion in petrol engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. A I E Conference on Petroleum Policies and People, Melbourne, Proc : 198-199 (1980).
40. HENBEST, S. M . and PERRY, A. E.-Axisymmetrical and plane-wall turbulence. Seventh Australasian Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics Conference, Brisbane (1980).
41. L I M , T. T., CHONG, M . S. and PERRY, A. E.-The viscous tornado. Seventh Australa- sian Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics Conference, Brisbane (1980).
42. McLEOD, G. A., CLARK, G. M . , PENGILLEY, C. J. and PATRICK, J. F . - A n clec- trotactile speech aid: Preliminary psychophysical studies. 10th International Congress on Acoustics, Sydney (1980).
43. MILKINS, E. E. — Review of overseas experience in thc use of ethanol in engines. Con- ference on Ethanol Research and Development, NERDDC, Canberra (1980).
44. PERRY, A. E. and CHONG, M. S. — A membrane moire fringe and shadowgraph technique as aids in fluid mechanics. Seventh Australasian Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics Con- ference, Brisbane (1980).
45. PERRY, A. E., L I M , T. T. and TEH, E. W. — A study of some transition processes. Seventh Australasian Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics Conference, Brisbane (1980).
46. PERRY, A. E., L I M . , T. T., CHONG, M . S. and TEH, E. W . - T h e fabric of turbulence.
The AIAA 13th Fluid & Plasma Dynamics Conference, Snowmass Colorado, U.S.A. (1980).
47. WATMUFF, J. H . , CHONG, M . S. and PERRY, A. E . - T h e flying hot-wire and its ap- plication to the study of large scale structures in turbulent wakes. Seventh Australasian Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics Conference, Brisbane (1980).
48. WATSON, H . C. Fuel ethanol utilization —engines blends and distribution. Conference on Ethanol Research and Development. NERDDC. Canberra (1980).
49. WATSON, H . C. and MILKINS, E. E. Reducing fuel demand by traffic management. A I E Conference on Petroleum Policies and People, Melbourne, Proc: 196-197 (1980).
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 119 50. WATSON, H. C. Traffic flow— Us effect on energy and emissions. A.I.P. Congress, Future
of Petroleum in thc Pacific Region, Sydney (1980).
THESES PASSED FOR HIGHER DEGREES Master of Engineering Science 1. MARSHALL, G. — Euel consumption in urban driving.
2. MUSHTAQ, M. — A study of the variability in twist drill geometry and its control during manufacture.
3. SASADEUSZ, C. L. — An investigation into plant layout in process and allied industries.
THESES IN PROGRESS PhD Theses in Progress 1. AL1MORIDAN, ft. —Transient emissions from vehicles.
2. BASKARAN, V. — Interaction of curvature and longitudinal pressure gradient on turbulent boundary layers.
3. BAXTER, G. L. — Evaluation of short range delineation.
4. BORG, G. — Innovation in computer-aided design and manufacture in Australian industry.
5. CHEN, W. D. —Solar absorption cycle equipment.
6. CHIA, T. H. — Optimization strategies for cost per component and production rate in turn- ing.
7. ERM, L. P. — Low Reynolds number turbulent boundary layers.
8. GARZOLI, K. — Thermal effects in greenhouses.
9. HENBEST, S. — Turbulence structures in pipe flow.
10. JOHNSON, R. C — Multi-criteria decision making.
11. LAM, Y. C. — A rational theory of fatigue crack growth incorporating the effect of residual stresses and crack closure.
12. HM, K. L. — Turbulent flow over rough and wavy surfaces.
13. McAREE, P. —The role of technical decision-making in the education of professional engineers.
14. PRYOR, V. —Open cycle air conditioning.
15. SANT1KARN, D. — A study of gravity-fed hacksawing operations and blade performance.
16. SMITH, A. J. R. — 77ie effects of geometric machining variables on tool temperatures.
17. STIENER, T. — Coherent large scale structures in turbulent wakes and plumes.
18. TAN, D. — Perfectly periodic eddying motions.
19. TEH, K. K. — Vibration of fibre-reinforced conical shells.
20. WINCH, K. — Study of Cue useage in day and night driving.
21. WRIGHT, J. D. — A study of the drill point geometry —its generation variability and effect on forces.
MEngSc Theses in Progress 22. ANDERSON, J. — A study of eddy structures in jets and wakes.
23. BECKER, P. - Thermal storage tanks.
24. BRAUNST1ENS, J. — Driving cycles for fuel consumption and emissions testing.
25. CONELLAN, G. — Greenhouse thermal losses.
26. DIXON, A. — An analysis of the structural integrity of bus seals and bus seal anchorages.
27. DOHERTY, B. S. — Pulse control of systems using d.c. motors.
28. FITZPATRICK, I. S.-On the optimal design of composite flywheels.
29. HADJU, G. — An examination oj the delay levis synthesiser.
30. HAYES, G.—An early history of Charles Ruwolt Ply Lid.
31. JUNIPER, R. G.-Braking, stability and handling of motorcycles.
32. KARAMBOULIS, D. — Laser interferometer convection studies.
33. LAM, S. — Dynamic response of a Salter duck.
34. LAMBERT, J. — Some comparisons between optimal and classical control system response.
35. LEE, E. C. — Thc variability and size control of centreless ground drills.
36. LEE, S. H. — Computer integrated manufacture.
37. LESLIE, D. — Passive solar energy collection.
38. LIM, E. E. — Computer aided problem solving.
39. LIM, L. W. — Heat pipe flat plate collectors.
40. LOOI, W. p.-Facilities layout.
41. MEERMAN, A. —Design of advance direction signs.
42. MUSHTAW, M.- Variability of the drill point geometry and its control during manufac- ture.
43. PARTRIDGE, Wl. —Modal vehicle emissions and fuel consumption.
44. PREM, H.— Motorcycle rider skill assessment.
45. SEOW, L. P. —Forces in rock cutting.
46. SKAZAS, J. — Prediction of urban vehicle fuel consumption.
47. TAMBLIN, G. — Refrigerant instability or solar heat pump evaporative panels.
48. TAY, G. C. — Wind and sky temperature effects on solar collectors.
49. TEY, W. — A visual study of turbulent spots.
50. THOMAS, V. C. —Engineering applications of the exterior calculus.
51. WHITFIELD, R.—Porce prediction methods for common machining operations.
SUBSTANTIAL GRANTS RECEIVED Grants have been received as follows:
AINSE: Turbulent shear layers and heat transfer.
ARRB: Development of traffic signs for N.A.A.S.R.A.
ARRB: Vehicle fuel consumption and emission.
ARRB: Evaluation of short range delineation.
ARGC: Modifying spark ignition engine combustion.
ARGC: A method for force and power prediction in common machining operations.
ARGC: Skin friction of ships.
ARGC: Turbulent boundary layers in rotating fluids.
ARGC: Periodic eddy motions in a fluid.
ARGC: Turbulent structure.
ARGC: Passive solar healing walls.
Comm. Dept. of Transport: Motorcycle rider skill assessment.
Comm. Dept. of Transport: Braking, stability and handling of motorcycles.
Comm. Dept. of Transport: Safety requirements of bus scats and seat anchorages.
FRB: Solar boosted heat pump.
NERDDC: Applications of solar heat pumps.
NERDDC: Fundamental study of flow patterns and eddying motion about ground based bodies and devices.
NERDDC: Solar boosted heat pump.
NERDDC: Air cooled solar absorption cycle air conditioning.
NERDDC: Quantifying motor vehicle fuel conservation strategies.
NERDDC: A hydrogen engine vehicle fuelled with iron titanium hydride.
NHMRC: Design parameters of wheelchairs.
Robbins Company: Design of tunnel-boring machinery.
VSERC: Solar research on professional training courses.