Many alloys exhibit the shape memory effect, but only the Cu-Al-Zn, Cu-AI-Ni, and Ni-Ti alloysare presentand of commercial importance. The greatest use of these alloys is in biomedicine(filters, orthodontic implants, guide wires for catheters, etc.). Shape-memory alloys may be foundin sensors in automobiles, consumer products, and generally in smar...

By Safija Herenda, Merima Begović, Edhem Hasković, Vanja Asanović

The mechanical properties and microstructure of copper base shape memory alloys are relatively well known, while data on thermal properties (thermal conductivity, specific heat, and temperature conductivity) are not available. In the frame of our investigation work thermal properties of rapidly solidified Cu-Al-Ni-Mn alloy were deter...

By Borut Kosec, Blaž Karpe, Milan Bizjak, Ladislav Vrsalović, Diana Ćubela, Mirko Gojić, Ivana Ivanić, Stjepan Kožuh

The paper describes the determination of the mechanical properties of the spherical floors of pressure vessels, obtained by the welding process and shaped by the process of gradual local deformation in the cold state, i.e. by the process of Incremental sheet forming (ISF). Spherical cylindrical bottoms are an integral part of most cl...

By Mustafa Hadžalić, Raza Sunulahpašić, Zlatan Ištvanić

In order to examine the state of critical components of the boiler of Unit 5 of Kakanj Thermal Prema wer Plant, headers were tested in order to undertake appropriate technological measures and activities on the basis of insight into the current state of affairs, and to make recommendations for further exploitation. From first commiss...

By Armin Husika, Belma Fakić, MIlenko Rimac

Metallic materials in granular packings show different electrical properties from their bulkcounterparts. In this paper, we investigate the temporal evolution of the electrical conductivity ofgranular metals. We use metallic beads arranged in different one-, two- and three-dimensionalensembles through which different constant currents are injected....

By Maja Đekić, Ajla Karić, Amra Salčinović-Fetić, Melisa Baždar, Belma Husković, Dijana Dujak, Diana Ćubela

Gray cast iron belongs to the group of iron casts that contain graphite particles in the microstructure. Graphite particles in gray cast iron have the shape of lamellae and are connected to each other. The specific combination of properties of gray cast iron, which is satisfactory for many applications, and simple and cheap productio...

By Anida Henjaković, Hasan Avdušinović, Amir Muslić

Austempered ductile iron is the last addition to the group of ductile irons obtained by isothermalimprovement of classic ductile iron. Austempered nodular cast iron has improved mechanicalproperties and a different matrix microstructure compared to known iron-based castings. Thistype of casting is obtained by isothermal improvement - austempering, ...

By Adisa Burić, Belma Fakić, Edib Horoz, Hasan Avdušinović, Raza Sunulahpašić

Steel cooling is an important technological operation because the final microstructure of the steel,and therefore its properties, depends on the cooling rate. The speed of steel cooling depends onnumerous factors, one of which is the movement of the cooling media. This paper presents theresults of testing the influence of mixing the cooling media o...

By Almaida Gigovic-Gekic, Hasan Avdušinović, Amna Hodzić, Branka Muminović

Steel S690 QL is a high-strength quenched and tempered, fine-grained structural steel with a minimum yield strength of ReH of 690 MPa and with guaranteed toughness (Charpy) for rolled plates with a thickness of 3 to 50 mm. This paper presents the examination and analysis of the microstructure and grain size results after quenching an...

By Mirsada Oruč, Aida Imamović, Almaida Gigovic-Gekic, Milenko Rimac

More recently modified stainless steels have been used to produce various structural elements that work in complex operating conditions. Stainless steel X8CrNiS18-9 (standard EN 10088-3: 2005) is the most commonly used austenitic stainless steel due to its good machinability. This steel has high mechanical and working properties than...

By Derviš Mujagić, Aida Imamović, Mustafa Hadžalić