• Acoustic Emission from Arctic Steels 

      Larsen, Andreas Vrenne (Master thesis, 2015)
      As the search for hydrocarbons moves into the Arctic regions new materials are required to meet the new challenges due to the harsh environment. Arctic Materials 2, is a cooperation between SINTEF, NTNU, DNV GL, several ...
    • Acoustic Emission from Arctic Steels and Fractographic Investigations 

      Hartwig, Cathrine Gjerstad (Master thesis, 2015)
      There is a need for better understanding of brittle fracture due to an increased interest in exploring the undiscovered hydrocarbon resources in the arctic region. There is also a need for development of steels with better ...
    • Atomistic Modeling of Dislocations in Nanopillars 

      Olaisen, Marit (Master thesis, 2015)
      In this master s thesis, atomistic simulations of displacement controlled compression were performed on nanopillars consisting of pure iron. The main part of the work has been put into developing compression simulations ...
    • Atomistic modeling of fracture in α-Fe 

      Skogsrud, Jørn (Doctoral thesis at NTNU;2016:276, Doctoral thesis, 2016)
      The focus of this thesis has been to use large-scale atomistic simulations to increase the understanding of fracture processes at the atomistic level. The Large-scale Atomic/Molecular Massively Parallel Simulator (LAMMPS) ...
    • Atomistic Modeling of Fracture Mechanics Testing 

      Jørum, Marie (Master thesis, 2015)
      Nanomechanical testing has become a well-acclaimed way of researching material properties. Today, with supercomputers and advanced programming codes for Molecular Dynamics (MD) available, there is also the possibility of ...
    • Collembola cuticles and the three-phase line tension 

      Gundersen, Håkon A Holm; Leinaas, Hans Petter; Thaulow, Christian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      The cuticles of most springtails (Collembola) are superhydrophobic, but the mechanism has not been described in detail. Previous studies have suggested that overhanging surface structures play an important role, but such ...
    • Diatoms in new design 

      Morland, Markus (Master thesis, 2014)
      The first part of this thesis is a literature study into the applications of diatom frustules. The second part is FE-analysis of micromechanical testing of diatom frustules undertaken at NTNU. The models are based on ...
    • Diatoms Investigated by Atomic Force Microscopy 

      Svendsgaard, Torstein (Master thesis, 2015)
      Diatoms are microscopic algae which have a complex outer cell wall(frustule) made up by silicon dioxide and organic proteins, collectively called biosilica. The mechanical properties of the diatom frustule have been a ...
    • Finite Element Modelling of Weldments 

      Kolstad, Gaute Thorson (Master thesis, 2012)
      Brittle fracture is a large problem for steel structures in the arctic region. It is thus important to qualify materials and welds so they do not behave in a brittle manner. Since fracture testing of the heat affected zone ...
    • GROWTH AND PROPERTIES OF CARBON NANOTUBES 

      Nordheim, Karl Erik (Master thesis, 2012)
      An experimental study of Carbon Nanotube (CNT) growth has been performed by using radio frequency plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition with methane (CH4) as the hydrocarbon source. The experimental results have been ...
    • In-situ Compession Testing of Nanosized Pillars 

      Hagen, Anette Brocks (Master thesis, 2014)
      Applications of nanomechanical testing methods have become increasingly important in all fields of material research. There is a significant interest in obtaining information about material features at small scales, in ...
    • IN-SITU FRACTURE MECHANICAL TESTING OF MICROSIZED CANTILEVERS 

      Greina, Kristine (Master thesis, 2014)
      The arctic is an appealing new ventures area for the oil and gas industry. However the climate is extremely demanding, and more technically challenging than any other environment. With design temperatures down to -60°C the ...
    • Innovative lettvekts-løsninger for arktis: kan systematisk materialvalg gi bedre løsninger? 

      Marki, Kristina (Master thesis, 2013)
      Materialvalg for prosjekter i olje-og gassindustrien er en kostnadsavgjørende pros- ess, der valg av bedre materialer påvirker gjennomføringen av projektet.For offshore-prosjekter i arktiske områder er ekstremt lave ...
    • Innovative Utilization of Carbon Nanotubes in Marine and Offshore Oil/Gas Applications 

      Våland, Øyvind (Master thesis, 2013)
      Nations with an established prominence in nanotechnology will lead the development of the future society by offering superior products to the global market. This thesis encourages Norwegian maritime industries to recognize ...
    • Innovative Utilization of Carbon Nanotubes in Marine and Offshore Oil/Gas Applications 

      Våland, Oyvind (Master thesis, 2013)
      Nations with an established prominence in nanotechnology will lead the development of the future society by offering superior products to the global market. This thesis encourages Norwegian maritime industries to recognize ...
    • Lessons from Nature - Surface Characterisation by means of Nanotechnology 

      Olerud, Henrik (Master thesis, 2013)
      There is still much to learn from nature. Springtails (collembola), a small arthropod that live in soil and decaying material, have through evolution developed extremely effective anti-wetting skin patterns. The hexagonal ...
    • Lessons from Nature, the Wetting of Springtail Cuticles 

      Fjellvang, Kristin (Master thesis, 2012)
      Abstract Surfaces that display super-hydrophobic properties have numerous areas of application in the industry. Nature have trough millions of years of evolution developed structures and materials perfectly adapted to ...
    • Nanomechanical Fracture Testing of Diatoms 

      Heggem, Ole Martin (Master thesis, 2015)
      A way to test the fracture properties of the foramen layer has been developed and tested. Cantilevers made out of the diatom silica were produced with the Focused Ion Beam (FIB). These had notches milled close to the base ...
    • NANOMECHANICAL TESTING OF CGHAZ OF ARCTIC STEEL 

      Snartland, Brage Dahl (Master thesis, 2015)
      An ever increasing demand for energy is forcing the oil industry to push technology forward, as new oil rich fields are discovered further North. The Arctic offers a harsh, cold climate, leading to new challenges within ...
    • Nanomechanical Testing of Diatoms 

      Vebner, Marius Juelsrud (Master thesis, 2013)
      Diatoms, a major group of algea, are protected by a nanostructured shell, built with a design that exceeds the capabilities of human engineering. These shells, termed frustules, consist of biosilica and give the organism ...