World Journal of Engineering
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The effect of nonsimultaneous impact of three impactors with spherical tip on a beam
Natiq Yaseen Taha Al-Maneehlawi, Akram Jalil Kadhim ShubbarThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the nonsimultaneous impact of three impactors with spherical tip on the response of a low-velocity impact on a beam.
A strain rate-dependent analytical approach for low-velocity impact on the beam composed of silicon-nitride and stainless-steel
Mehdi Ranjbar-RoeintanThe purpose of this study is to investigate the strain rate effect on the problem of low-velocity impact (LVI) on a beam, including silicon nitride and stainless steel materials.
Effect of rolling on microstructure and mechanical properties of dual phase Mg–8Li–graphene composite
Kavimani V., Kumaran S., Vignesh Ponnusamy, Navneet KumarThis study aims to analyze the effect of interrupted rolling on microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg–8Li–xGr composite is investigated.
Enhancing concrete’s durability with graphene nano platelets insights on its freeze–thaw performance
Suehail Aijaz Shah, Manzoor Ahmad Tantray, Jan Mohammad BandayDurability of concrete can be enhanced by reducing the pore size/volume of pores or by entrapping the pores. This can be achieved by adding concrete admixtures that have particle…
Viable-feasibility of innovated combined condenser over traditional individual condenser heat pipe solar evacuated tube water heating system: a comparative-conclusive approach
Garima Nema, Karunamurthy K.This study aims to provide an alternative adoption to overcome the energy crisis and environmental effluence by comparative theoretical and trial testing analysis of an innovative…
A review: plastic analysis in structures
Fatimah De’nan, Chong Shek Wai, Tong Teong Yen, Zafira Nur Ezzati Mustafa, Nor Salwani HashimBrief introduction on the importance and the need for plastic analysis methods were presented in the beginning section of this review. The plastic method for analysis was…
Forecasting the probability of successful deployment of internet of things and cloud computing in the building sector through consistent fuzzy preference relations method
Arpit Solanki, Debasis SarkarThis study aims to identify significant factors, analyse them using the consistent fuzzy preference relations (CFPR) method and forecast the probability of successful deployment…
Mechanical characteristics and optimization of wear parameters of hybrid (TiO2 + Y2O3) nanoparticles with Al matrix using squeeze casting technique
Mandeep Singh, Deepak Bhandari, Khushdeep GoyalThe purpose of this paper is to examine the mechanical characteristics and optimization of wear parameters of hybrid (TiO2 + Y2O3) nanoparticles with Al matrix using squeeze…
A hybrid islanding detection method using wavelet transform for hybrid systems with zero non-detection zone
Mamun Mishra, Bibhuti Bhusan PatiIslanding detection has become a serious concern due to the extensive integration of renewable energy sources. The non-detection zone (NDZ) and system-specific applicability…
Mixed convective flow of engine oil-based non-Newtonian tri-hybrid nanofluid across a porous rotating disk
Ashish Paul, Bhagyashri Patgiri, Neelav SarmaFlow induced by rotating disks is of great practical importance in several engineering applications such as rotating heat exchangers, turbine disks, pumps and many more. The…
Influence of recycled coarse aggregate on properties of fly ash and slag-based geopolymer concrete cured under oven and ambient temperature
Shivendra Singh Rathore, Chakradhara Rao MeesalaThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of the replacement of natural coarse aggregate (NCA) with different percentages of recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) on…
A comprehensive assessment of wind energy potential and wind farm design in a coastal industrial city
Ali M. AlQahtaniJubail Industrial City is one of the largest industrial centers in the Middle East, offering potential opportunities for renewable energy generation. This research paper presents…
Artificial intelligence-based surrogate model for computation of the electric field of high voltage transmission line ceramic insulator with corona ring
Shahin Alipour Bonab, Alireza Sadeghi, Mohammad Yazdani-AsramiThe ionization of the air surrounding the phase conductor in high-voltage transmission lines results in a phenomenon known as the Corona effect. To avoid this, Corona rings are…
Relationship between peak ground acceleration and damages indices for steel sheet pile quay wall in Bejaia-Algeria
Tassadit Hermime, Abdelghani Seghir, Smail GabiThe purpose of this paper is the dynamic analysis and seismic damage assessment of steel sheet pile quay wall with inelastic behavior underground motions using several…
Bi-objective optimization of an EDM process with Cu-MWCNT composite tool using single-valued neutrosophic grey relational analysis
Prosun Mandal, Srinjoy Chatterjee, Shankar ChakrabortyIn many of today’s manufacturing industries, such as automobile, aerospace, defence, die and mould making, medical and electrical discharge machining (EDM) has emerged as an…
Friction stir welding and processing of pipes: a status report on joining, materials, and industry applications
Namrata Gangil, Arshad Noor Siddiquee, Jitendra Yadav, Shashwat Yadav, Vedant Khare, Neelmani Mittal, Sambhav Sharma, Rittik Srivastava, Sohail Mazher Ali Khan M.A.K. MohammedThe purpose of this paper is to compile a comprehensive status report on pipes/piping networks across different industrial sectors, along with specifications of materials and…
Optimizing thermal insulation in subtropical monsoon climate religious buildings: material selection and thickness assessment
Jhumana Akter, Mobasshira Islam, Shuvo Dip DattaDetermining the suitable material and accurate thickness of the thermal insulation layer used in exterior walls during the design phase of a building can be challenging. This…
Stand-alone PV-SOFC-battery power system based on ANFIS controller for electric vehicle charging
Naseer Khan, Zeeshan Gohar, Faisal Khan, Faisal MehmoodThis study aims to offer a hybrid stand-alone system for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations (CS), an emerging power scheme due to the availability of renewable and…
Optimizing ground improvement with encased stone columns: a 3D numerical analysis in very soft clay
Selma Bahi, Mohamed Nabil HouhouThis study aims to investigate the behavior of different types of stone columns, including the short and floating columns, as well as the ordinary and the geosynthetic encased…
The effects of thermal radiation, thermal conductivity, and variable viscosity on ferrofluid in porous medium under magnetic field
Mohammad Dehghan Afifi, Bahram Jalili, Amirmohammad Mirzaei, Payam Jalili, Davood GanjiThis study aims to analyze the two-dimensional ferrofluid flow in porous media. The effects of changes in parameters such as permeability parameter, buoyancy parameter, Reynolds…
Design and analysis of serviceable cantilever fit snap in automotive plastic parts
Pavankumar Sonawane, Chandrakishor Laxman Ladekar, Ganesh Annappa Badiger, Rahul Arun DeoreSnap fits are crucial in automotive applications for rapid assembly and disassembly of mating components, eliminating the need for fasteners. This study aims to focus on designing…
Effect of gasoline-ethanol blends on the performance of a four stroke engine using Ricardo Wave software
Paul O. Ukachi, Mathias Ekpu, Sunday C. Ikpeseni, Samuel O. SadaThe purpose of this study is to assess the performance of fuel blends containing ethanol and gasoline in spark ignition engines. The aim is to explore alternative fuels that can…
Adoption of drone technology in construction – a study on interaction between various challenges
Srividhya Raju Sridharan, Sagar Malsane, Govinda Shashikant BhutadaThe purpose of the paper is to analyse the sequence of forces acting as barriers in the usage of drones in the construction industry using interpretive structural modelling (ISM)…
Study the effect of axially perforated baffle plate with multiple opposite-oriented trapezoidal flow deflectors in an air–water tubular heat exchanger
Md Atiqur RahmanThe research focused on analysing a unique type of heat exchanger that uses swirling air flow over heated tubes. This heat exchanger includes a round baffle plate with holes and…
Low speed impact on sandwich beam with flexible core and face sheets reinforced with FG-CNTs
Manar Hamid Jasim, Ali Mohammed Ali Al-ArajiThe purpose of this study is to model the theory of the low-velocity impact (LVI) process on sandwich beams consisting of flexible cores and face sheets reinforced with…
Distribution characteristics of antibiotic resistance in direct-eating food and analysis of Citrobacter freundii genome and pathogenicity
Qing Wang, Xuening Wang, Shaojing Sun, Litao Wang, Yan Sun, Xinyan Guo, Na Wang, Bin ChenThis study aims to study the distribution characteristics of antibiotic resistance in direct-eating food and analysis of Citrobacter freundii genome and pathogenicity. Residual…
Fabrication of cathode composite Co3O4/CC and study on electrochemical properties of zinc cobalt battery
Wenhai Tan, Yichen Zhang, Yuhao Song, Yanbo Ma, Chao Zhao, Youfeng ZhangAqueous zinc-ion battery has broad application prospects in smart grid energy storage, power tools and other fields. Co3O4 is one of the ideal cathode materials for water zinc-ion…
Zirconium oxide thin films deposited via DC magnetron sputtering: corrosion and morphological investigation
Bassem Assfour, Bassam Abdallah, Hour Krajian, Mahmoud Kakhia, Karam Masloub, Walaa ZetouneThe purpose of this study is to investigate the structural, surface roughness and corrosion properties of the zirconium oxide thin films deposited onto SS304 substrates using the…
Modal and stress behavioral for CFRP composite lifting lug
Ehab Samir Mohamed Mohamed SolimanIn the present study, a steel lifting lug is replaced with a composite (carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy [CFRP]) lifting lug made of a carbon/epoxy composite. The purpose of this…
Hydromagnetic peristaltic flow of convective Casson nanofluid through a vertical porous channel under the influence of Ohmic heating and viscous dissipation effects
Jagadesh Vardagala, Sreenadh Sreedharamalle, Ajithkumar Moorthi, Sucharitha Gorintla, Lakshminarayana PallavarapuOhmic heating generates temperature with the help of electrical current and resists the flow of electricity. Also, it generates heat rapidly and uniformly in the liquid matrix…
Development of a long-term solar PV power forecasting model for power system planning
Jain Vinith P.R., Navin Sam K., Vidya T., Joseph Godfrey A., Venkadesan ArunachalamThis paper aims to Solar photovoltaic (PV) power can significantly impact the power system because of its intermittent nature. Hence, an accurate solar PV power forecasting model…
The effect of switching on the thermal behavior and operating time of electrical windings
Ali Hashemi, Hamed Taheri, Mohammad DehghaniTo prevent the coil from burning or getting damaged, it is necessary to estimate the duration of its operation as long as its temperature does not exceed the permissible limit…
Investigating the impact of TiO2 filler on abrasive wear characteristics of bamboo fiber-reinforced epoxy composites using the Taguchi method
Ravikantha Prabhu, Sharun Mendonca, Pavana Kumara Bellairu, Rudolf Charles DSouza, Thirumaleshwara BhatThe purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of titanium oxide (TiO2) filler on the abrasive wear properties of bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy composites (BFRCs) using a…
Geotechnical appraisal of failed sections of some highway pavements in parts of Northcentral Nigeria
Ernest Orji Akudo, Godwin Okumagbe Aigbadon, Kizito O. Musa, Muawiya Baba Aminu, Nanfa Andrew Changde, Emmanuel K. AdekunleThe purpose of this study was to investigate the likely causes of failure of some sections of road pavements in Ajaokuta, Northcentral Nigeria. This was achieved through a…
Investigation of the effects from geopathic stress on the design thickness of flexible pavements
Rohit R. Salgude, Prasad Pailwan, Sunil Pimplikar, Dipak KolekarSoil is an essential component of road construction and is used in the form of subgrade materials. It ensures the stability and durability of the road under adverse conditions;…
Entropy generation of thermophysical properties on heat and mass transfer pulsatile flow of non-Newtonian nanofluid
F.D. Ayegbusi, A.S. IdowuThe purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of entropy generation of some embedded thermophysical properties on heat and mass transfer of pulsatile flow of…
Optimization and modelling of WCEDM process parameters for GZR-AA7475 HMMC using GRA and Taguchi approach
Madhavarao Singuru, Kesava Rao V.V.S., Rama Bhadri Raju ChekuriThis study aims to investigate the optimal process parameters of the wire-cut electrical discharge machining (WCEDM) for the machining of the GZR-AA7475 hybrid metal matrix…
Behavior of elastohydrodynamic lubricating film point contact problems in the unsteady state of reciprocating motion
Mohamed Abd AlsamiehIn this study a numerical analysis of the elastohydrodynamic lubrication point contact problem in the unsteady state of reciprocating motion is presented. The effects of…
Effect of silica fume on Pullout capacity and corrosion resistance of hook bars in the external beam-column concrete joint
Ayad Alameeri, Gholamreza Abdollahzadeh, Seyedkomeil HashemiheidariThis study aims to determine the effect of replacing a portion of the cement in the concrete mixture with silica fume (SF) on the corrosion resistance of reinforcing bars, the…
Characterizing the behavior of blended concrete incorporating metakaolin and quarry dust: an experimental investigation
Nilesh R. Parmar, Sanjay R. Salla, Hariom P. Khungar, B. KondraivendhanThis study aims to characterize the behavior of blended concrete, including metakaolin (MK) and quarry dust (QD), as supplementary cementing materials. The study focuses on…
Experimental and numerical investigation of preloaded recycled concrete beams strengthened with CFRP
Yasser M. Mater, Ahmed A. Elansary, Hany A. AbdallaThe use of recycled coarse aggregate in concrete structures promotes environmental sustainability; however, performance of these structures might be negatively impacted when it is…
Electrical analysis of normal and aged high voltage transformer oil considering different size effects of Al2O3
Masume Khodsuz, Amir Hamed Mashhadzadeh, Aydin SamaniElectrical characteristics of transformer oil (TO) have been studied during normal and thermal aging conditions. In this paper, breakdown voltage (BDV), partial discharge (PD)…
Experimental study on the behavior of pre-loaded reinforced concrete (RC) deep beams with openings strengthened with FRP sheets
Bashir H. OsmanRecently, the repairing of reinforced concrete (RC) structures attracted great research attentions, but the research interests were mainly concentrated on common repairing types…
Effect on properties of geopolymer concrete by inclusion of recycled aggregate and methods to enhance the packing density of aggregate
Tanuja Gupta, M. Chakradhara RaoThis study aims to practically determine the optimum proportion of aggregates to attain the desired strength of geopolymer concrete (GPC) and then compare the results using…
Co-operative non-orthogonal multiple access networks: a survey
Ashwini K., Jagadeesh V.K.The purpose of this paper is to present an up-to-date survey on the non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) technique with co-operative strategy, a fast-evolving fifth-generation…
Evaluation of the application of chemically adapted gourd fibre in polyester composite fabrication
Ernest Mbamalu Ezeh, Ezeamaku U Luvia, Onukwuli O DGourd fibres (GF) are a natural biodegradable fibre material with excellent mechanical properties and high tensile strength. The use of natural fibres in composite materials has…
Effect of fly ash on compressive strength, carbonation and corrosion resistance of reinforced concrete: a systematic review
Prathamesh Gaikwad, Sandeep SatheThe purpose of this paper is to study and analyze the effects of fly ash (FA) as a mineral admixture on compressive strength (CS), carbonation resistance and corrosion resistance…
Study on the effectiveness of single-bolt double-lap joints for integrating the damping system with building structure during cyclic load
Mohammed Jazeel, Sam Paul P., Lawrance Gunaraj, Hemalatha G.Nowadays, in building structures, dampers are connected to the building structure to reduce the damages caused by seismicity in addition to enhancing structural stability, and to…
Exploring the challenges and solutions for river scour in dynamic environments: a comprehensive review
Muzamil Ahmad Rafiqii, M.A. Lone, M.A. TantrayThis study aims to provide a review for scour in complex rivers and streams with coarser bed material, steep longitudinal bed slopes and dynamic environments, in the interest of…
Mechanical and morphological properties of unsaturated polyester resin composites reinforced with recycled PET fibers of varying lengths
Ouided Dehas, Laidi Babouri, Yasmina Biskri, Jean-Francois BardeauThis study aims to deal with both the development and mechanical investigations of unsaturated polyester matrix (UPR) composites containing recycled polyethylene terephthalate…
A simplified three-diode model for photovoltaic module: cell modeling and performance analysis
Bhanu Prakash Saripalli, Gagan Singh, Sonika SinghEstimation of solar cell parameters, mathematical modeling and the actual performance analysis of photovoltaic (PV) cells at various ecological conditions are very important in…
Evaluation of single particle morphological characteristics and human health risks in different functional areas
Hongya Niu, Chunmiao Wu, Xinyi Ma, Xiaoteng Ji, Yuting Tian, Jinxi WangThis study aims to better understand the morphological characteristics of single particle and the health risk characteristics of heavy metals in PM2.5 in different functional…
Experimental investigation on flexural behavior of textile-reinforced concrete: effect of reinforcement type and dune sand addition
Fatma Bouzeboudja, Abdelmadjid Si SalemTo contribute to the identification of the parameters influencing the behavior of textile-reinforced concrete (TRC), the purpose of this paper is to investigate the flexural…
Stability response assessment of steel thin-walled open-top tanks subjected to local support edge settlement
Hamid Naseri, Tadeh Zirakian, Hossein ShowkatiVertical cylindrical welded steel tanks are typical thin-walled structures that are very susceptible to buckling under settlement. The major concern in the design of these…
Investigation of failure behavior of glass fiber reinforced epoxy laminate under fatigue loading
Akash Gupta, Manjeet SinghThis study aims to evaluate the failure behavior of glass fiber-reinforced epoxy (GFRE) laminate subjected to cyclic loading conditions. It involves experimental investigation and…
A review of experimental investigations to attain productive and sustainable micro-electrical discharge machining process on metals and superalloys
Nivin Vincent, Franklin Robert JohnThis study aims to understand the current production scenario emphasizing the significance of green manufacturing in achieving economic and environmental sustainability goals to…
Finite element investigation on the post-fire behavior of reinforced composite NSC-HPC slabs
Nagat Zalhaf, Mariam Ghazy, Metwali Abdelatty, Mohamed Hamed ZakariaEven though it is widely used, reinforced concrete (RC) is susceptible to damage from various environmental factors. The hazard of a fire attack is particularly severe because it…
Utilization of recycled coarse aggregate and high volume of GGBS in self-compacting concrete – an experimental study
Manjunatha M., Kavitha T.S.The purpose of this study is to investigate the behaviour of M40 grade of self-compacting concrete (SCC) with high volume of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) (50%) and…
Rail vehicle axlebox roller bearing life and failure analysis based on the Hertz contact theory, finite element modeling, and field observations
Davood Javanmardi, Mohammad Ali RezvaniBearings are critical components used to support loads and facilitate motion for rotating and sliding parts of the machinery. Bearing malfunctions can cause catastrophic failures…
Finding a generic fixed brake force distribution through optimizing hydraulic brake system parameters to prevent wheel lock
Indranil Banik, Arup Kumar Nandi, Bittagopal MondalThe paper aims to identify a suitable generic brake force distribution ratio (β) corresponding to optimal brake design attributes in a diminutive driving range, where road…
Numerical and theoretical analysis of multiple simultaneous impact on a functionally graded porous aluminum plate
Omar Imad Shukri Windi, Ali Sadik Gafer QanberThe purpose of this study is to extract the response of the simultaneous low-velocity impact of multiple impactors on a porous functionally graded (FG) aluminum plate.
Impact of reinforcement proportions on mechanical properties and micro-structure of modified Al2O3-LM6 cast composites synthesize at self-pouring temperature: optimization through mixture design of experiment (DoE)
Devendra Pratap Singh, Vijay Kumar Dwivedi, Mayank AgarwalThe purpose of this study is to investigate and evaluate the impact of varying proportions of reinforcement on the mechanical properties of a modified Al2O3-LM6 cast composite…
Investigation on the surface hardness and durability-related properties of concrete containing coconut shell as partial substitute to coarse aggregates
Emel Ken D. Benito, Ariel Miguel M. Aragoncillo, Kylyn A. Morales, Dalisa Mars L. Revilleza, Laurence V. Catindig, Marish S. MadlangbayanUsing coconut shell aggregates (CSA) in concrete benefits agricultural waste management and reduces the demand for mineral resources. Several studies have found that concrete…
Numerical study on the effect of pillar material on the frequency shift of coupled quartz crystal resonator with pillar
Yi Xie, Baojin ZhengThis paper aims to apply the novel numerical model to analyze the effect of pillar material on the response of compound quartz crystal resonator (QCR) with an array of pillars…
Influence of TiO2 and Y2O3 nanoparticles on mechanical properties of aluminium matrix hybrid nanocomposites fabricated by vacuum die casting
Mandeep Singh, Khushdeep Goyal, Deepak BhandariThe purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effect of titanium oxide (TiO2) and yttrium oxide (Y2O3) nanoparticles-reinforced pure aluminium (Al) on the mechanical properties of…
Impact of web perforation size and shapes on structural behavior: a finite element analysis
Fatimah De’nan, Chong Shek Wai, Nor Salwani HashimVarious designs of corrugated webs include trapezoidal, sinusoidal, triangular and rectangular profiles. The increasing use of curved plates has prompted the creation of…
Effect of mineral additions on the mechanical behavior of polymer concretes
Ghania Mirouzi, Amina HoudaThe objective of this research is to evaluate the influence of mineral additions on the mechanical performances of polymer concrete. This study aims to propose a novel approach…
The numerical assessment of stress distribution of I-beam with web opening
Nor Salwani Hashim, Fatimah De'nanCastellated and cellular beams achieved the same strength as solid I-beams with the same depth, resulting in significantly lighter and more economical structures. The purpose of…
The 3D photogrammetry approach of tiny model using the rotative scanning
Hossam El-Din Fawzy, Maher Badawy, Magda FarhanThis paper aims to discuss the scanning methodology depending on the close-range photogrammetry technique, which is appropriate for the precise three-dimensional (3D) modelling of…
Modal analysis of rigid pavement resting on two-parameter soil foundation model using finite element framework
Khair Ul Faisal Wani, Nallasivam K.The purpose of this study is to numerically model the rigid pavement resting on two-parameter soil and to examine its modal parameters.
Notch-band eliminator wideband CSRR loaded monopole fractal antenna for ISM and PCS communications
Atul Varshney, Vipul Sharma, T. Mary Neebha, N. Prasanthi KumariThis paper aims to present a low-cost, edge-fed, windmill-shaped, notch-band eliminator, circular monopole antenna which is practically loaded with a complementary split ring…
Oil spills removal from seawater surface by magnetic biochar composite derived from Heglig tree bark and cobalt ferrite
Ibrahim A. Amar, Aeshah Alzarouq, Wajdan Mohammed, Mengfei Zhang, Noarhan MatroedThis study aims to explore the possibility of using magnetic biochar composite (MBCC) derived from Heglig tree bark (HTB) powder (agricultural solid waste) and cobalt ferrite (CoFe…
Effect of interfacial surface roughness condition on damping of riveted cantilever beams
Siva Sankara Rao Yemineni, Mallikarjuna Rao Kutchibotla, Subba Rao V.V.This paper aims to analyze deeply the effect of surface roughness conditions of the common interface of the two-layered riveted cantilever beams on their frictional damping during…
Effect of TiO2 filler on mechanical and tribological properties of Owen bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy composite
Ravikantha Prabhu, Sharun Mendonca, Pavana Kumara Bellairu, Rudolf Charles DSouza, Thirumaleshwara BhatThis paper aims to report the effect of titanium oxide (TiO2) particles on the physical, mechanical, tribological and water resistance properties of 5% NaOH-treated bamboo…
Investigating beam-column connections using triangular web profiled steel sections
Nor Salwani Hashim, Fatimah De’nan, Norbaya OmarBasically, connections are used to transfer the force supported by structural members to other parts of the structure. The flush end-plate bolted beam to column connection is one…
Investigating the performance evaluation of Cu-Cr tool fabricated by powder metallurgy during electrical discharge machining of EN9 steel
Abhinav Shard, Mohinder Pal Garg, Vishal GuptaThe purpose of this study is to explore the machining characteristics of electrical discharge machining (EDM) when a tool is fabricated using powder metallurgy. Because pure Cu…
Characterization and optimization of weld properties due to the effect of different pin profiles for AA8011 – based friction stir welding
Srinivas Naik Lonavath, Hadya BodaThis Friction stir welding study aims to weld thick AA8011 aluminium plates, and the interface joints created with a variety of tool pin profiles were examined for their effects…
The assessment of structural behaviours of steel framing system – affordable house system design
Nor Salwani Hashim, Fatimah De’nan, Nurfarhah NaaimNowadays, residential buildings have become increasingly important due to the growing communities. The purpose of this study is to investigate the behavior of a steel structural…
Seismic hazard assessment studies based on developed deterministic and probabilistic approaches for the central-east of Iran region
Amin Foyouzati, Fayaz Rahimzadeh RofooeiThis Study aims to present the seismic hazard assessment of the earthquake-prone eastern of Iran that has become more important due to its growing economic importance. Many cities…
Comprehensive experimental study on mechanical properties of a structural concrete lightened by olive pomace aggregates mixed with olive mill wastewater
Mohamed El Boukhari, Ossama Merroun, Chadi Maalouf, Fabien Bogard, Benaissa KissiThe purpose of this study is to experimentally determine whether mechanical properties of concrete can be improved by using olive pomace aggregates (OPA) as a substitute for…
A hybrid approach for machining optimization of the WEDM using grey-fuzzy with Metaphor-Less algorithms for Ti-3Al-2.5V
Anshuman Kumar, Chandramani Upadhyay, Ram Subbiah, Dusanapudi Siva NagarajuThis paper aims to investigate the influence of “BroncoCut-X” (copper core-ZnCu50 coating) electrode on the machining of Ti-3Al-2.5V in view of its extensive use in aerospace and…
Development and characterization of grinding sludge-reinforced aluminum-based composite by friction stir process technique
Shashi Prakash DwivediThe quantum of metal particle waste generation in manufacturing industries is posing a great concern for the environment. The iron forging industries generate a huge amount of…
Optimization of dry sliding wear performance of TiO2 filled bamboo and flax fiber reinforced epoxy composites using Taguchi approach
Ravikantha Prabhu, Sharun Mendonca, Pavana Kumara Bellairu, Rudolf Charles D’Souza, Thirumaleshwara BhatThis paper aims to report the effect of titanium oxide (TiO2) particles on the specific wear rate (SWR) of alkaline treated bamboo and flax fiber-reinforced composites (FRCs…
Taguchi and ANN-based optimization method for predicting maximum performance and minimum emission of a VCR diesel engine powered by diesel, biodiesel, and producer gas
Taraprasad Mohapatra, Sudhansu Sekhar Mishra, Mukesh Bathre, Sudhansu Sekhar SahooThe study aims to determine the the optimal value of output parameters of a variable compression ratio (CR) diesel engine are investigated at different loads, CR and fuel modes of…
Dynamics of micropolar-Walters B fluids under the influence of thermal radiation and Soret–Dufour mechanisms
Florence Dami Ayegbusi, Emile Franc Doungmo Goufo, Patrick TchepmoThe purpose of this study is to investigate the Dynamics of micropolar – water B Fluids flow simultaneously under the influence of thermal radiation and Soret–Dufour Mechanisms.
Comparative analysis approaches for steel portal frame design in industrial buildings
Md Azlin Md Said, Fatimah De’nan, Nor Salwani Hashim, Bong Wely, Chuah Hoi ChingThe purpose of this study is to further investigate the potential benefits brought about by the development of modern technology in the steel construction industry. Specifically…
Effectiveness of a tubular heat exchanger and a novel perforated rectangular flow-deflector type baffle plate with opposing orientation
Md Atiqur RahmanThe purpose of this experimental research was to examine a novel axial heat exchanger featuring swirling air movement over heated tubes. This apparatus is designed with perforated…
Frequency-domain preliminary assessment of coupled site and SSI effects according to the Algerian seismic provisions
Mohamed Beneldjouzi, Mohamed Hadid, Nasser LaouamiSeveral studies were made on paired site and soil–structure interaction (SSI) effects, but most of them were site specific. This paper aims to investigate the impact of SSI…
Study of morphological, physical and mechanical properties of thin NbN films synthesized via DC magnetron sputtering system
Bassam Abdallah, Mahmoud Kakhia, Karam Masloub, Walaa ZetouneNiobium Nitride (NbN) was interesting material for its applications in the medicinal tools or tools field (corresponding to saline serum media) as well as in mechanical…
The nonlinear analysis of tapered steel section with opening due to the effects of bending behavior
Fatimah De’nan, Nor Salwani Hashim, Mohd Yusri Mohamad RazakTapered steel sections are widely used in house building design due to their structural efficiency and aesthetic appearance. Due to the practical usage of web tapering…
Enhancement of combustion and emission characteristics of diesel using lavender oil blending
Revanth Kumar Reddy SettypalliThis study aims at improving combustion process to reduce emissions. Emissions such as carbon monoxide, particulate matter and unburnt hydrocarbons are a result of incomplete…
Parametric optimization of a VCR diesel engine run on diesel-bioethanol-Al2O3 nanoparticles blend using Taguchi-Grey and RSM method: a comparative study
Taraprasad Mohapatra, Sudhansu Sekhar MishraThe study aims to verify and establish the result of the most suitable optimization approach for higher performance and lower emission of a variable compression ratio (VCR) diesel…
Numerical investigation on the effect of pressurization scenarios on the deformation behaviours and operating volume of a four-chambered soft actuator
Deepak Doreswamy, Abhijay B.R., Jeane Marina D’Souza, Sachidananda H.K., Subraya Krishna BhatSoft actuators using pneumatic-chamber (PneuNet)-based designs have been of interest in the area of soft robotics with scope of application in the area of biomedical assistance…
Lateral torsional buckling behaviour of tapered steel section with web opening – finite element analysis
Fatimah De’nan, Nor Salwani Hashim, Ngo Siew TingRecently, this steel section has found increasing popularity in residential, industrial and commercial buildings with their high load-carrying capacity due to the nature of high…
Limit equilibrium slope stability analysis of column-supported embankment on weak ground
Rashma R.S.V., Jayalekshmi B.R., Shivashankar R.The study aims to analyse the stability of embankments over the improved ground with stone column (SC) and pervious concrete column (PCC) inclusions using limit equilibrium…
Lumped parameter model for vertical vibrations of surface circular foundations on nonhomogeneous soil
Amina Zahafi, Mohamed Hadid, Raouf BencharifA newly developed frequency-independent lumped parameter model (LPM) is the purpose of the present paper. This new model’s direct outcome ensures high efficiency and a…
Hybrid heuristic methods exercising to optimize the friction stir welding process parameters for improving the prepared butt joints mechanical properties
Amit Rana, Sandeep Deshwal, Rajesh , Naveen HoodaThe weld joint mechanical properties of friction stir welding (FSW) are majorly reliant on different input parameters of the FSW machine. The study and optmization of these…
Modelling and optimization of laser welding of Al2024 aluminium alloy
Upama Dey, Aparna Duggirala, Souren MitraAluminium alloys can be used as lightweight and high-strength materials in combination with the technology of laser beam welding, an efficient joining method, in the manufacturing…
Modelling of the effects of luminaire installation geometries and other factors on road illumination system photometric parameters and energy efficiency
Sourin Bhattacharya, Sanjib Majumder, Subarna RoyProperly planned road illumination systems are collectively a public wealth and the commissioning of such systems may require extensive planning, simulation and testing. The…
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