Last Updated March 2016.
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
- R.B. Berke, C.M. Sebastian, E.A. Patterson, & J. Lambros. “High Temperature Vibration Response of a Nickel-based Superalloy Validated Using Stereo-DIC Measurements.” Experimental Mechanics. Published online September 17, 2015. (Link)
- R.B. Berke & M.E. Walter. “Using Specimen Geometry to Distinguish between Flexural and Torsional Modes when Determining Elastic Material Properties via Sonic Resonance.” ASTM J. Test Eval. 44(1), (2016). (Link)
- R.B. Berke & J. Lambros. “Ultraviolet Digital Image Correlation (UV-DIC) for High Temperature Applications.” Rev. Sci. Inst. 85, 045121 (2014). (Link)
- R.B. Berke & M.E. Walter. “Mesoscale Stress Response of Thin Ceramic Membranes with Honeycomb Support.” Int. J. Mech. Mater. Des. 10(1), pp. 53-64 (2014). (Link)
- R.B. Berke & M.E. Walter, “Mechanical Characterization of Thin SOFC Electrolytes with Honeycomb Support.” J. Fuel Cell Sci. Technol. 10(1), pp. 1-7 (2013). (Link)
CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
- R. B. Berke, “Full-Field Strain Measurements at Extreme Temperatures using Ultraviolet Digital Image Correlation (UV-DIC)” Extended Abstract. Proceedings of the Winter Meeting of the American Nuclear Society, Washington D.C., Nov. 2015.
- R. B. Berke, J. Lambros. “Ultraviolet Digital Image Correlation (UV-DIC) for Creep Measurement at High Temperatures” Extended Abstract. Proceedings of the US National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (USNCTAM), East Lansing, MI. June 2014.
- R. B. Berke, C. M. Sebastian, E. A. Patterson, J. Lambros. “High Temperature Vibration Response of a Nickel-based Superalloy Validated Using stereo-DIC measurements.” Extended Abstract. Proceedings of the SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Greenville, SC. June 2014.
- R. B. Berke, J. Lambros. “Ultraviolet Digital Image Correlation (UV-DIC) at High Temperatures” Extended Abstract. Proceedings of the SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Greenville, SC. June 2014.
- R. Berke & M. Walter, “Mechanical Characterization and Modeling of Corrugated Metal Foams for SOFC Applications.” Proceedings for ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Denver, CO. Nov. 2011.
- R. Berke & M. Walter. “Mechanical Characterization and Modeling of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and Stacks.” Proceedings for SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Mohegan Sun, Conn. June 2011.
- R. Berke, A. Suresh, & M. Walter. “Mechanical Characterization and Modeling of Electrolyte Membranes in Electrolyte-Supported SOFCs.” Proceedings for SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Indianapolis, Ind. June 2010.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
- R. B. Berke. “Thermo-acoustic Response of Hastelloy X measured with Ultraviolet Digital Image Correlation (UV-DIC),” Oak Ridge National Lab, Oak Ridge, TN, Feb. 2016.
- R. B. Berke. “Extreme Temperature Vibration Response of Hastelloy-X measured with Ultraviolet Digital Image Correlation (UV-DIC),” Army Research Lab, Aberdeen, MD, Nov. 2015.
- R. B. Berke. “Vibration of Hastelloy-X at Extreme Temperatures measured with Ultraviolet Digital Image Correlation (UV-DIC),” National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, MD, Nov. 2015.
- R. B. Berke. “Full-Field Temperature and Strain Measurements at Extreme Temperatures using Ultraviolet Digital Image Correlation,” Idaho National Lab, August 2015.
- R. B. Berke. “Mechanical Characterization at Extreme Temperatures using Ultraviolet Digital Image Correlation (UV-DIC),” Idaho National Lab, Materials and Fuels Complex, July 2015.
- R. B. Berke. “Ultraviolet Digital Image Correlation (UV-DIC) for Mechanical Characterization at Extreme Temperatures,” University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, April 2015.
- R. B. Berke. “Materials Characterization at Extreme Temperatures using Digital Image Correlation,” Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, MO, August 2014.
- R. B. Berke. “Materials Characterization at Extreme Temperatures using Digital Image Correlation,” Utah State University, Logan, UT, August 2014.
- R. B. Berke. “Mechanical Characterization of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Electrolytes with Honeycomb Support,” University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, October 2012.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
- R. B. Berke. “Ultraviolet Digital Image Correlation (UV-DIC) for Measuring Full-Field Strains at Extreme Temperatures,” TMS Annual Conference, Nashville, TN, Feb. 2016.
- R. B. Berke. “Full-Field Strain Measurements at Extreme Temperatures using Ultraviolet Digital Image Correlation (UV-DIC).” Winter Meeting of the American Nuclear Society, Washington, D.C., Nov. 2015.
- R. B. Berke, J. Lambros. “Ultraviolet Digital Image Correlation (UV-DIC) for Creep Measurement at High Temperatures.” US National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (USNCTAM), East Lansing, MI. June 2014.
- R. B. Berke, C. M. Sebastian, E. A. Patterson, J. Lambros. “High Temperature Vibration Response of a Nickel-based Superalloy Validated Using stereo-DIC measurements.” SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Greenville, SC. June 2014.
- R. B. Berke, J. Lambros. “Ultraviolet Digital Image Correlation (UV-DIC) at High Temperatures” SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Greenville, SC. June 2014.
- R. Berke, M. Walter, S. Monfort, G. Arkenberg. “Mechanical Characterization and Modeling of Next-Generation Electrolyte-Supported SOFC Stacks.” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Houston, TX. Nov. 2012
- S. Akanda, M. Walter, R. Berke, N. Kidner, M. Seabaugh “Lifetime Predictions of MCO Coatings on Metallic Interconnects.” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Houston, TX. Nov. 2012
- R. Berke, M. Walter, “Mechanical Characterization and Modeling of Corrugated Metal Foams for SOFC Applications.” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Denver, CO. Nov. 2011
- R. Berke, M. Walter, “Mechanical Characterization and Modeling of Next-Generation Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and Stacks.” Material Science & Technology 2011 Conference & Exposition, Columbus, OH. Oct. 2011
- R. Berke, M. Walter. “Mechanical Characterization and Modeling of Corrugated Metal Foams for SOFC Applications.” Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate Student Research Day, Columbus, OH. Oct. 2011.
- M. Walter, B. Dev, & R. Berke. “Mechanical Characterization and Modeling of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and Stacks.” SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Mohegan Sun, Conn. June 2011.
- R. Berke, B. Dev, & M. Walter. “Mechanical Characterization and Modeling of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and Stacks.” ASME Applied Mechanics and Materials Conference (McMAT), Chicago, Ill. May 2011.
- R. Berke, A. Suresh, & M. Walter. “Mechanical Characterization of Electrolyte-Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cells.” Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate Student Research Day, Columbus, OH. Oct. 2010.
- R. Berke, A. Suresh, & M. Walter. “Mechanical Characterization and Modeling of Electrolyte Membranes in Electrolyte-Supported SOFCs.” SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Indianapolis, Ind. June 2010.
- M. Walter, R. Berke, & A. Suresh. “Two-Scale Characterization and Modeling of Electrolytes in Electrolyte-Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cells.” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Nov. 2009
- R. Berke, A. Suresh, & M. Walter. “Two-Scale Modeling of Thin Layers in Electrolyte-Supported Planar Solid Oxide Fuel Cells.” U.S. National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Columbus, Ohio. July 2009.
POSTER SESSIONS
- R. Berke, B. Dev, M. Walter, M. Jansen, M. Day, & S. Swartz. “Characterization of SOFC Electrolytes for Improved Mechanical Robustness.” Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate Open House, Columbus, OH. Feb. 2012.
- R. Berke, M. Walter, “Mechanical Characterization and Modeling of Corrugated Metal Foams for SOFC Applications.” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Denver, CO. Nov. 2011
- General Topics Poster Competition, 3rd place (of 95 participants)
- NSF Student Poster Competition, Finalist
- R. Berke, B. Dev, M. Walter, M. Jansen, M. Day, & S. Swartz. “Characterization of SOFC Electrolytes for Improved Mechanical Robustness.” Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate Student Research Day, Columbus, OH. Oct. 2011.
- M. Walter, R. Berke, B. Dev, M. Jansen, M. Day, & S. Swartz. “Characterization of SOFC Electrolytes for Improved Mechanical Robustness.” 12th Annual Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance Workshop, Pittsburgh, PA. July 2011.
- R. Berke, M. Walter, A. Suresh, P. Matter, M. Day, K. Chenault, & S. Swartz. “Mechanical Characterization and Modeling of Electrolyte Membranes in Electrolyte-Supported SOFCs.” Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Open House, Columbus, OH. Feb. 2011.
- R. Berke, M. Walter, A. Suresh, P. Matter, M. Day, K. Chenault, & S. Swartz. “Mechanical Characterization and Modeling of Electrolyte Membranes in Electrolyte-Supported SOFCs.” Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate Student Research Day, Columbus, OH. Oct. 2011.
- M. Walter, A. Suresh, R. Berke, P. Matter, M. Day, K. Chenault, & S. Swartz. “Mechanical Characterization and Modeling of Electrolyte Membranes in Electrolyte-Supported SOFCs.” 11th Annual Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance Workshop, Pittsburgh, PA. July 2010.
- R. Berke, M. Walter. “Application of Experimental Mechanics and Microstructural Analysis for Multi-Scale Materials Characterization.” Department of Mechanical Engineering Open House, Columbus, OH. Feb. 2010.
- R. Berke, T. Gatts, M. Walter. “Investigation of the Heating and Cooling of Composite Glass Seals for SOFCs.” Department of Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Research Day, Columbus, OH. Oct. 2010.
- R. Berke, M. Walter. “Application of Experimental Mechanics and Microstructural Analysis for Multi-Scale Materials Characterization.” Department of Mechanical Engineering Open House, Columbus, OH. Feb. 2009.
- R. Berke, T. Gatts, M. Walter. “Investigation of the Heating and Cooling of Composite Glass Seals for SOFCs.” Department of Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Research Day, Columbus, OH. Oct. 2009.