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Effect of process parameters on surface composite fabrication of newly commercialized Mg-ZE41 alloy by friction stir processing (FSP): microstructural development and microhardness
Suhail Ahmed Manroo, Noor Zaman Khan, Babar Ahmad, Vinayak MalikAltering the microstructure and developing the surface metal matrix composites (MMCs) in a solid-state by friction stir processing (FSP) has been on trend for the past…
Effect of temperature on the corrosion rate of low carbon steel with nano dill plant as an inhibitor in industrial water
Sami A. Ajeel, Mahdi M. Hanoon, Ahmed MohamedThe low carbon steel used in industrial water conveying pipes in the Dora refinery is corroded. This study aims to reduce corrosion rate in these pipes by using green…
A comprehensive approach of hydrological issues related to ground water using GIS in the Hindu holy city of Gaya, India
Tarun Kumar Lohani, Melkamu Teshome Ayana, Abdella Kemal Mohammed, Mohammad Shabaz, Gaurav Dhiman, Vishal JagotaGaya, the holy city of Hindus, Buddhists and Jains, is facing an acute shortage of potable water. Although the city is blessed with some static and dynamic water bodies…
Bearing capacity of a square shallow foundation on swelling soil using a numerical approach
Abdelaziz Khennouf, Mohamed BaheddiThe estimation of bearing capacity for shallow foundations in swelling soil is an important and complex context. The complexity is due to the unsaturated swelling soil…
Joint inversion of VES and Rayleigh wave data based on improved DE algorithm for near surface exploration
Benna Hu, Laifu Wen, Xuemei ZhouVertical electrical sounding (VES) and Rayleigh wave exploration are widely used in the exploration of near-surface structure, but both have limitations. This study aims…
ANN-based performance prediction of electrical discharge machining of Ti-13Nb-13Zr alloys
Md Doulotuzzaman Xames, Fariha Kabir Torsha, Ferdous SarwarThe purpose of this paper is to predict the machining performance of electrical discharge machining of Ti-13Nb-13Zr (TNZ) alloy, a promising biomedical alloy, using…
Influence of basin water depth in the distillate yield of traditional and developed passive single basin double slope solar still
Naveenkumar R., Shanmugam S., Veerappan ARThe purpose of this paper is to understand the effect of basin water depth towards the cumulative distillate yield of the traditional and developed single basin double…
A new acoustically insulating fiber-reinforced lightweight concrete based on local materials and date palm waste
Aissa Boucedra, Madani BederinaThis paper aims to characterize and develop a new ecological lightweight concrete reinforced by addition of palm plant fibers (from vegetal waste) to be used in the…
Wear and microstructure analysis of aluminium based composite using eggshell and rice husk ash as reinforcement
Rajat Yadav, Anas Islam, Vijay Kumar DwivediThe purpose of this paper is to study Al-based green composite. To make composite samples of aluminium alloy (AA3105) with different weight percentages of rice husk ash…
Optimum prediction model of remaining useful life for rolling element bearing based on integrating optimize health indicator (OHI) and machine learning algorithm
Vinod NistaneRolling element bearings (REBs) are commonly used in rotating machinery such as pumps, motors, fans and other machineries. The REBs deteriorate over life cycle time. To…
Real-time traffic congestion prediction using big data and machine learning techniques
Priyanka Chawla, Rutuja Hasurkar, Chaithanya Reddy Bogadi, Naga Sindhu Korlapati, Rajasree Rajendran, Sindu Ravichandran, Sai Chaitanya Tolem, Jerry Zeyu GaoThe study aims to propose an intelligent real-time traffic model to address the traffic congestion problem. The proposed model assists the urban population in their…
Electrical resistivity and oxidation behavior of Cu and Ti doped laser deposited high entropy alloys
Modupeola Dada, Patricia Popoola, Ntombi Mathe, Sisa Pityana, Samson AdeosunIn this study, AlCoCrFeNi–Cu (Cu-based) and AlCoCrFeNi–Ti (Ti-based) high entropy alloys (HEAs) were fabricated using a direct blown powder technique via laser additive…
Thermal analysis of concrete slabs with insulating materials using ANSYS
Parvathidevi A., Naga Satish Kumar ChThis study aims to assess the efficacy of thermal analysis of concrete slabs by including different insulation materials using ANSYS. Regression equations were proposed to…
Experimental behavior and reliability of predamaged concrete columns externally repaired with FRP spiral strips under axial compression
Chafika Ali Ahmed, Abdelmadjid Si Salem, Souad Ait Taleb, Kamal Ait TaharThis paper aims to investigate the experimental behavior and the reliability of concrete columns repaired using fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) under axial compression…
Experimental investigations on passive direct methanol fuel cell using variable membrane electrode assembly dynamic regions by altering gasket shapes
Raghavaiah N.V., Naga Srinivasulu G.The purpose of this paper is to investigate the performance of Passive Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (PDMFC) experimentally using various Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA…
An intelligent contactless brake blending system with advanced driver assistance technique for electric vehicles
Lalit Narendra Patil, Hrishikesh P. Khairnar, S.G. BhirudElectric vehicles are well known for a silent and smooth drive; however, their presence on the road is difficult to identify for road users who may be subjected to certain…
Punching shear capacity of flat slabs with recycled aggregate
Amal A. Farahat, Ahmed A. Elansary, Hany A. AbdallaPunching can trigger catastrophic failures in flat slabs because of its sudden nature resulting from exceeding the shear capacity of slabs. Effect of using recycled…
A review on concrete’s rheological properties
Chaitanya D.V.S.K., Naga Satish Kumar Ch.This study aims on a broad review of Concrete's Rheological Properties. The Concrete is a commonly used engineering material because of its exquisite mechanical…
Numerical studies on conjugate convection from discretely heated electronic board
Naveen Kumar Battula, Srinu Daravath, Ganesh Kumar GampaThis paper deals with numerical studies into combined conduction, convection and radiation from a heated vertical electronic board are provided here.
Three-dimensional numerical analyses of pile responses to tunneling-induced ground movements in bilayer soil
Mohamed Nabil Houhou, Tamir Amari, Abderahim BelounarThis paper aims to investigate the responses of single piles and pile groups due to tunneling-induced ground movements in a two-layered soil system. The analyses mainly…
A reconfigurable high-speed and low-complexity residue number system-based multiply-accumulate channel filter for software radio receivers
Britto Pari J., Mariammal K., Vaithiyanathan D.Filter design plays an essential role in most communication standards. The essential element of the software-defined radio is a channelizer that comprises several channel…
Effect of alloying constituents on thermal, microstructural, mechanical and shape memory properties of Cu-Al-Ag shape memory alloys
Sai Vamsi Krishna Tataverthi, Srinivasa Rao DevisettyThe purpose of this study is to assess the influence of Al and Ag addition on thermal, mechanical and shape memory properties of Cu-Al-Ag alloy.
Experimental investigation into face milling of Inconel X750 super alloy: a study on cutting force and surface topography
Shailendra Chauhan, Rajeev Trehan, Ravi Pratap SinghThis work aims to describe the face milling analysis on Inconel X-750 superalloy using coated carbides. The formed chips and tool wear were further analyzed at different…
Determination of load transfer characteristics to connections between cold-formed steel truss and supporting system
Kok Keong Choong, Fatimah De’nan, Seen Hooi Chew, Nor Salwani HashimRecently, the utilization of cold-formed steel (CFS) roof truss systems and different types of other combination structural support systems, such as concrete or hot-rolled…
Performance analysis of variable thickness longitudinal fin with functionally graded material in dry and fully wet conditions
Upendra Bajpai, Palash Soni, Vivek Kumar Gaba, Shubhankar BhowmickWhen the temperature of an air conditioning unit’s fin surface goes below its dew point temperature, condensation forms on the unit’s surface. As a result, the cooling…
Performance evaluation of satellite-based rainfall estimates for hydrological modeling over Bilate river basin, Ethiopia
Awel Haji Ibrahim, Dagnachew Daniel Molla, Tarun Kumar LohaniThe purpose of this study is to address a highly heterogeneous rift margin environment and exhibit considerable spatiotemporal hydro-climatic variations. In spite of…
A novel cascaded transformer coupled multilevel inverter with reduced number of switches for high power applications
Rashmi Rekha Behera, Ashish Ranjan Dash, Anup Kumar PandaThe purpose of this paper is to design a cascaded Multilevel inverter with reduce number of switches for high power applications. This paper came up with an innovative…
Structural analysis of bending soft pneumatic network actuators for various designs using the finite element method
Venkatesan V., Shanmugam S., Veerappan A.R.This paper aims to present the numerical analysis of displacements, forces and bend angles of three different structural designs of a soft actuator using the finite…
A numerical study of two-dimensional laminar flow of power-law fluids around three circular cylinders in side-by-side arrangement
Ahmed Benamor, Aissa Abidi-Saad, Ridha Mebrouk, Sarra FatnassiThis study aims at investigating two-dimensional laminar flow of power-law fluids around three unconfined side-by-side cylinders.
Simplified modeling for elastic analysis of a floating body in heave motion
Massicilia Dahmani, Abdelghani Seghir, Nabil Issaadi, Ouali AmiriThis study aims to propose a numerical modeling procedure for response analysis of elastic body floating in water and submitted to regular waves. An equivalent simplified…
Integration of distributed generations by coordinating electric vehicle charging station in medium voltage network by Swarm intelligence
Sagarika Rout, Gyan Ranjan BiswalNotable energy losses and voltage deviation issues in low-voltage radial distribution systems are a major concern for power planners and utility companies because of the…
Stress analysis of I-beam with web opening via finite element analysis and experimental study
Fatimah De'nan, Nor Salwani HashimThe purpose of this work is to perform the finite element analysis (FEA) for the numerical discretization of sections with different arrangements of Web openings to…
Parametrical analysis of the tapered steel section with elliptical perforation: shear behaviour effects
Fatimah De'nan, Nor Salwani Hashim, Xing Yong SuaWith the vast advancement of structural steel properties over the recent decades, structural steel has become the dominate material for the construction of bridges…
Investigation of corrosion inhibition of 4-(4-nitrophenyl) thiazol-2-amine on the copper in HCl: experimental and theoretical studies
Razieh Farahati, Ali Ghaffarinejad, S. Morteza Mousavi-KhoshdelThis paper aims to investigate the corrosion inhibition ability of 4–(4-nitrophenyl) thiazol-2-amine (NPT) on the copper in 1 M HCl.
Mechanical anti-lock braking system using pneumatic system and solenoid valve with low cost manufacturing
Vinoth Kumar K., Loganathan T.G., Jagadeesh G.The Purpose of this study is to prove the possibility of developing low cost mechanical anti – lock braking system (ABS) for the passenger’s safety.
Water generation from atmospheric air by using desiccant materials- nature-based solution – a review
Manoj Kumar, Neeraj Mehla, Shobhit Srivastava, Ravi Kant RaviThis paper aims to provide a critical review of water generation from atmospheric air by using desiccant materials. Over the past few years, there has been very high…
Design, analysis and method of foot trajectory generation for quadruped robots in swing-stance phase
Priyaranjan Biswal, Prases Kumar MohantyLegged walking robots have numerous advantages over the wheel or tracked robots due to their strong operational ability and exposure to the complex environment. This paper…
Performance and design comparison of moving-magnet linear oscillating actuators based on their mover positions
Afaq Ahmad, Zahoor Ahmad, Abdullah Ullah, Naveed Ur Ur Rehman, Muhammad Israr, Muhammad Zia, Haider Ali, Ataur RahmanThis study aims to investigate and compare the characteristics of three topologies of moving-magnet linear oscillating actuator (LOA) based on their mover position…
Modeling the contribution of tire-reclaimed and industrial steels fibers on the strength and ductility of RC-frames structures
Nadia Talbi, Aghiles Nekmouche, Mohand Ould Ouali, Naceur-Eddine Hannachi, Mohammed Naboussi FarsiThis paper aims to model the performances of frames structures by comparing the predictions of ordinary control concrete (CC) and concretes reinforced by fibers. Two types…
Development of efficiency analysis for I-beam steel section with web opening via numerical method
Fatimah De´nan, Nor Salwani Hashim, Amarpreet Kaur Mahinder SinghDue to the enormous increase in economic development, structural steel material gives an advantage for the construction of stadiums, factories, bridges and cities building…
The influence of palm oil fuel ash and metakaolin on the strength of concrete and crack resistance of reinforced concrete beam: a review
Fatimah De'nan, Megat Azmi Megat Johari, Shaneez Christie Anak Nyandau, Nor Salwani HashimThe purpose of this study is to know the influence of palm oil fuel ash and metakaolin on the strength of concrete and crack resistance of reinforced concrete beam. An…
An improved parallel regenerative braking system for small battery electric vehicle
Sutapa Mondal, Arup Kumar NandiThe purpose of this paper is to design an improved parallel regenerative braking system (IPRBS) for electric vehicles (EVs) that increases energy recovery with a constant…
Vibration analysis and control of cracked beam using finite element method by using ANSYS
Lalit K. Toke, Milind M. PatilThe purpose of this paper is to develop an organized structure for damage detection of a cracked cantilever beam using finite element method and experimental method technique.
Design and analysis of modular moving magnet linear oscillating actuator for compressor in refrigeration system
Mehtab Khan, Adnan Daud Khan, Muhammad Jawad, Zahoor Ahmad, Naveed Ur Rehman, Muhammad IsrarThis paper aims to investigates a novel design of a modular moving magnet linear oscillating actuator (MMM-LOA) with the capability of coupling modules, based on their…
Flow of two immiscible non-Newtonian fluids in an elastic tube
Sreenadh Sreedharamalle, Sumalatha Baina, Srinivas A.N.S.This paper aims to investigate the flow of two-layered non-Newtonian fluids with different viscosities in an axisymmetric elastic tube.
A novel framework for the automated healthcare disaster based on intellectual machine learning
Catherene Julie Aarthy C., Rajkumar N., V.P. Sriram, Badrinarayanan M.K., K. Bhavana Raj, Rajan PatelThe purpose of this paper used for catastrophe and pandemic preparedness was the craft of machine learning calculations. ML is the latest globe learning technique to…
Simplified predictive current controller for three-to-five-phase direct matrix converter
Taposh Kumar Roy, Md HabibullahPredictive current control (PCC) of three-to-five-phase direct matrix converters (DMCs) is computationally expensive. For this reason, this study aims to consider a…
Using a mixture design method to optimize the behavior of high-performance sand concrete
Hadji Ben Salah, Benamara Dalila, Taallah BachirThis paper aims to express a mathematical model that predicts the effect of mineral additives on the physical–mechanical properties of high-performance sand concrete…
Grain size, coefficient of thermal expansion and corrosion behavior of eggshell and rice husk ash reinforced composite material
Anas Islam, Shashi Prakash Dwivedi, Rajat Yadav, Vijay Kumar DwivediThe purpose of this study to find an alternate method to minimize waste i.e., eggshell and rice husk ash. In this paper, eggshell (ES) and rice husk ash (RHA) particles…
Change detection filter technique-based fault analysis of HVDC transmission line
Rajesh Babu Damala, Ashish Ranjan Dash, Rajesh Kumar PatnaikThis research paper aims to investigate the change detection filter technique with a decision tree-based event (fault type) classifier for recognizing and categorizing…
A systematic review of Industry 4.0 maturity models: applicability in the O&G upstream industry
Chinedu Onyeme, Kapila LiyanageThe study aims to review the currently available Industry 4.0 (I4.0) maturity models (MMs) for manufacturing industries and analyse their applicability in the oil and gas…
Energy and exergy analysis of hybridization of solar, intercooled reheated gas turbine trigeneration cycle
Manish Kumar, Arun Arora, Raghwendra Banchhor, Harishankar ChandraThis paper aims to analyze energy and exergy analysis of solar-based intercooled and reheated gas turbine (GT) trigeneration cycle using parabolic trough solar collectors…
Performance analysis of shell and helical tube heat exchanger using CuO/water and Al2O3/water nanofluids
Palash Soni, Fanindra Kumar Verma, Ranjeet Ranjan, Vivek Kumar GabaA computational fluid dynamics based parametric analysis for shell and helical tube heat exchanger (SHTHE) using CuO/water and Al2O3/water nanofluids is the main purpose…
Temperature-dependent variable viscosity and thermal conductivity effects on non-Newtonian fluids flow in a porous medium
Ayegbusi Dami FlorenceThe purpose of this paper is to consider the simultaneous flow of Casson Williamson non Newtonian fluids in a vertical porous medium under the influence of variable…
Effect of fragment impact on shaped charge jet formation and penetration into steel target
Hakan Hafizoglu, Huseyin Emrah Konokman, Latif Kesemen, Ali Kursat AtayThis paper aims to investigate the effects of fragment impacts to shaped charge warheads in terms of shaped charge jet formation geometries and penetration performances.
GIS mapping used as supplementary tool to experimentally investigated subgrade soil for robust pavement design in rural area of Ethiopia
Eldana Ayka Anka, Defaru Katise Dasho, Democracy Dilla Dirate, Tarun Kumar LohaniThis paper aims to present physical and geotechnical study in terms of experimental field and laboratory investigations of the subgrade soils in severely damaged and…
Numerical analysis of safety distances of reinforced concrete structures subjected to blast loading by Perform-3D
Mohammadsina Sharifi GhalehnoeiThe purpose of this study is to develop the performance model of buildings designed by the seismic code 2800 against the explosion wave and determination of safety distance.
Assessment of non-linear behavior and ductility of reinforced concrete structures
Malika Belhocine, Youcef Bouafia, Mohand Said Kachi, Karim BenyahiThe calculation and design of the structures are carried out with the aim of obtaining a sufficiently ductile behavior to allow the structure to undergo displacements…
A systemic approach for implementing AI methods in education during COVID-19 pandemic: higher education in Saudi Arabia
Dalia Nabil Tawfiq Al Sayed Al Mnhrawi, Hamad A. AlreshidiThe outbreak of COVID-19 has projected prominent threats to the learning and teaching environment. The context of pandemic has delivered numerous advices, which are…
Flood hazard mapping and analysis under climate change using hydro-dynamic model and RCPs emission scenario in Woybo River catchment of Ethiopia
Tigistu Yisihak Ukumo, Adane Abebe, Tarun Kumar Lohani, Muluneh Legesse EdamoThe purpose of this paper is to prepare flood hazard map and show the extent of flood hazard under climate change scenarios in Woybo River catchment. The hydraulic model…
Surfactant-assisted sol-gel synthesis of zinc ferrite magnetic nanoparticles for oil spills cleanup from seawater and antibacterial activity applications
Ibrahim A. Amar, Sarah S. Kanah, Hibah A. Hijaz, Mabroukah A. Abdulqadir, Shamsi A. Shamsi, Ihssin A. Abdalsamed, Mohammed A. SambaThe purpose of this research is to assess the removal of oil spills from the seawater surface as well as the antibacterial activity of ZnFe2O4-cetyltrimethylammonium…
Reliability analysis to improve performance of multi-pin glass fiber-epoxy laminated composite joints using Weibull distribution
Akash Gupta, Manjeet SinghThe purpose of this study is to check the reliability of a multi-pin joint to be a fail-safe joint by considering different geometric and material parameters. The pin…
Review of moving magnet linear oscillating actuators for linear compressor application
Sumeet Khalid, Faisal Khan, Basharat Ullah, Zahoor Ahmad, Siddique AkbarThis paper aims to provide an overview of the recent developments and new topologies of single-phase moving magnet linear oscillating actuators (MMLOAs). The key advantage…
Analytical modelling of ultra-thin white topping cement concrete overlay on bituminous concrete pavement using ANSYS
U. Siva Rama Krishna, Naga Satish Kumar ChThe ultra-thin white topping (UTW) is a cement concrete overlay of the thickness of 50–100 mm on bituminous concrete pavements with surface failures. This is a…
Simulating sediment yield by SWAT and optimizing the parameters using SUFI-2 in Bilate river of Lake Abaya in Ethiopia
Mesfin Amaru Ayele, Tarun Kumar Lohani, Kinfe Bereda Mirani, Muluneh Legesse Edamo, Abebe Temesgen AyalewPrediction of sediment yield for a particular river is essential to study the river morphology, agricultural land management and the lake/reservoir sedimentation…
Properties of mortar made with bottom ash and silica fume as sustainable construction materials
Fadillawaty Saleh, Muhammad Adhi Gunawan, Tri Ismarani Yolanda, Fanny Monika, Hakas Prayuda, Martyana Dwi Cahyati, Muhammad Mirza Abdillah PratamaThis study aims to investigate the properties of mortar made from a bottom ash substitute as a sustainable construction material. It is believed that the use of cement in…
Automated service assistances to the visually impaired people using android application
S. Hemalatha, Nripendra Narayan Das, Jayanthy Ramasamy, Suman Madan, P.C. Senthil MaheshInternet of Things (IoT) involves connecting physical objects to the internet to provide opportunities to build smart systems or applications. IoT paradigm assumes many…
Comparative performance analysis of AES encryption algorithm for various LVCMOS on different FPGAs
Neeraj Bisht, Bishwajeet Pandey, Sandeep Kumar BudhaniPrivacy and security of personal data is the prime concern in any communication. Security algorithms play a crucial role in privacy preserving and are used extensively…
Optimum design of space structures using hybrid particle swarm optimization and genetic algorithm
Vahid Goodarzimehr, Fereydoon Omidinasab, Nasser TaghizadiehThis paper aims to present a new hybrid algorithm of Particle Swarm Optimization and the Genetic Algorithm (PSOGA) to optimize the space trusses with continuous design…
Structural behavior of small-scale reinforced concrete secant pile wall
Maher Taha El-Nimr, Ali Mohamed Basha, Mohamed Mohamed Abo-Raya, Mohamed Hamed ZakariaTo predict the real behavior of the full-scale model using a scale model, optimized simulation should be achieved. In reinforced concrete (RC) models, scaling can be…
Aptness of nano alumina (Al2O3) with high range water reducer-incorporated concrete
Mudasir Peerzada, Khan Adnan, Basrah Bilal, Riyaz Janees, Bazila Qazi, Naqash Ahmed JavedThe purpose of this paper is to study the effect of nano alumina (Al2O3) on the properties of fresh concrete, hardened concrete and microstructure of concrete incorporated…
Significance of fabrication parameters over the mechanical and metallurgical properties of AMMC joint formed by microwave hybrid heating
Jagbir Singh, Mukul Kataria, Vishesh Kumar, Chandrashekhar Jawalkar, Rajendra Madhukar BelokarThe purpose of the study is to fabricate a joint between two aluminium metal matrix composites using microwave hybrid heating (MHH).
Dynamics modeling of a 2-DoFs cable-driven continuum robot
Leila Bousbia, Ammar Amouri, Abdelhakim CherfiaContinuum robots modeling, be it from a hard or soft class, is giving rise to several challenges compared with rigid robots. These challenges are mainly due to kinematic…
Experimental and simulation analysis of fatigue life of aluminum 6061-T6 alloy
Nitesh Jain, Rajesh KumarThe majority of machine component failures are caused by load conditions that change with time. Under those circumstances, the component can function effectively for a…
CloudJS: novel cloud-based design framework for text-file encryption
Rhea Gupta, Sara Dharadhar, Prathamesh ChuriCloud computing is becoming increasingly popular as it facilitates convenient, ubiquitous, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources…
Parametric optimization of friction stir welding process parameters of dissimilar welded joints using grey relational analysis and desirability function approach
Bhanodaya Kiran Babu NadikudiThe main purpose of the present work is to study the multi response optimization of dissimilar friction stir welding (FSW) process parameters using Taguchi-based grey…
Experimental investigation of reclaimed asphalt foamed bituminous mix: a cold mix technique
Lokesh Gupta, Rakesh KumarNatural good-quality sources of aggregates are depleting, whereas large amount of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is produced annually. Safe disposal and use of RAP in…
Effect of plastic aggregates addition on accelerated carbonation of sand concrete
Aissa Boucedra, Madani BederinaThis study aims to the framework of the development of a new sand concrete, essentially manufactured with river/dune sand and recycled plastic aggregates (PAs; 0/3.15 mm)…
Comparison of adaptive pitch control strategies for a wind turbine benchmark model
Shrabani Sahu, Sasmita BeheraThe wind turbine (WT) is a complex system subjected to wind disturbances. Because the aerodynamics is nonlinear, the control is thus challenging. For the variation of wind…
Supercapacitors based energy storage system for mitigating solar photovoltaic output power fluctuations
Bhanu Prakash Saripalli, Gagan Singh, Sonika SinghNon-linear power–voltage characteristics of solar cell and frequently changing output due to variation in solar irradiance caused by movement of clouds are the major…
Ferrochrome slag aggregate: physical-chemical characteristics and potential use in lightly cemented road bases
Chewe Kambole, Phil Paige-Green, Williams Kehinde Kupolati, Julius Musyoka NdambukiMost developing countries simply dump ferrochrome slag as waste which occupies huge areas of useful land. The purpose of this study is to underscore the significance of…
Experimental investigations on the drilling parameters to minimize delamination and taperness of hybrid GFRP/Al2O3 composites by using ANOVA approach
Gadhamsetty Guru Mahesh, Jayakrishna KandasamyDrilling holes in composite materials is a complex and challenging process because of their intrinsic anisotropic characteristics and unevenness compared to conventional…
Graphene as a stimulus for mechanical strength in glass-fiber reinforced polymers composite
Vijay Kumar Dwivedi, Dipak KumarThe purpose of this paper is related with the comparative study between graphene-based glass fiber–reinforced polymer composites and without graphene composite on polymer…
Machining of Ti-6Al-4V biomedical alloy by WEDM: investigation and optimization of MRR and Rz using grey-harmony search
Neeraj Sharma, Rahul Dev Gupta, Rajesh Khanna, Rakesh Chandmal Sharma, Yogesh Kumar SharmaThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the optimized setting of wire-cut electrical discharge machining (WEDM) parameters at which material removal rate (MRR) and…
Investigation of vibratory bed effect on abrasive drag finishing: a DEM study
Sajjad Beigmoradi, Mehrdad VahdatiThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of a vibratory bed, as an assistant agent, on the improvement of the drag finishing process. The dynamics and…
Design and finite element analysis of modular C-Core stator tubular linear oscillating actuator for miniature compressor
Sumeet Khalid, Faisal Khan, Zahoor Ahmad, Basharat UllahFor compactness and ease in assembling, a novel miniature size tubular moving magnet linear oscillating actuator (MT-MMLOA) design for miniature linear compressor…
Behavior of strengthened concrete slab under eccentric compressive load
Bouamra Youcef, Fatma Taouche-Kheloui, Kamal Ait TaharThe purpose of this study is experimental research of the mechanical behavior of slab reinforced by cork composite patch submitted to an eccentric progressive compressive…
Design and analysis of semi-closed stator core transverse flux permanent magnet generator
Ali Muhammad, Faisal Khan, Muhammad Yousuf, Basharat UllahThe purpose of this paper is to modernize the generator system of wind turbine concept that not only improves the efficiency and power density but also reduces the system…
Experimental investigation of a pyramid type solar still with porous material: productivity assessment
Naresh Yarramsetty, Naveen Sharma, Modumudi Lakshmi NarayanaThis study aims to investigate the effect of porous material (clay pots) and it is facing on the productivity performance of a pyramid type solar still. The clay pots are…
Application of topology optimization method for the gothic greenhouse design
Jalal Javadi Moghaddam, Davood Momeni, Ghasem ZareiThis research presents a design method for designing greenhouse structures based on topology optimization. Moreover, the structural design of a gothic greenhouse is…
Experimental, analytical and numerical, investigation of peak temperature and cooling rate in butt joint weld of mild steel
Mayur Pratap Singh, Pavan Kumar Meena, Kanwer Singh Arora, Rajneesh Kumar, Dinesh Kumar ShuklaThis paper aims to measure peak temperatures and cooling rates for distinct locations of thermocouples in the butt weld joint of mild steel plates. For experimental…
Effect of contact temperature, normal load and dry sliding velocity on the coefficient of friction and wear behavior of nickel based super alloy
Rama Krishna S., Patta LokanadhamThe purpose of the present paper aims to, study the coefficient of friction and wear behavior of nickel based super alloys used in manufacturing of gas and steam turbine…
Microstructure and mechanical testing of Al/graphite/Fly-ash metal matrix composite material
Rajat Yadav, Shashi Prakash Dwivedi, Vijay Kumar Dwivedi, Anas IslamThis study aims to attempt to make an aluminum-based composite using reinforcement such as graphite and fly ash. Pollution is an enhanced serious issue of concern for…
A comprehensive nonlinear finite element modelling and parametric analysis of reinforced concrete beams
Pandimani , Markandeya Raju Ponnada, Yesuratnam GeddadaThis study aims to present comprehensive nonlinear material modelling techniques and simulations of reinforced concrete (RC) beams subjected to short-term monotonic static…
Gaussian quantum particle swarm optimization-based wide-area power system stabilizer for damping inter-area oscillations
Sreedivya Kondattu Mony, Aruna Jeyanthy Peter, Devaraj DurairajThe extensive increase in power demand has challenged the ability of power systems to deal with small-signal oscillations such as inter-area oscillations, which occur…
Extraction of Cr from chrome containing leather waste to develop composite at optimum casting parameters using response surface methodology
Anas Islam, Shashi Prakash Dwivedi, Vijay Kumar DwivediThis paper aims to extract the Cr from chrome containing leather waste (CCLW) in order to develop composite at optimum casting parameters using RSM technique. Chrome…
Numerical modeling of liquid sloshing in flexible tank with FSI approach
Lydia Khouf, Mustapha Benaouicha, Abdelghani Seghir, Sylvain GuillouThe paper aims to present a numerical modeling procedure for the analysis of liquid sloshing in a flexible tank subjected to an external excitation, with taking into…
Performance evaluation of intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cell-gas turbine hybrid power system
Sushanth Bavirisetti, Mithilesh Kumar SahuThe purpose of this paper is to analyze the performance of the gas turbine cycle integrated with solid oxide fuel cell technology. In the present work, intermediate…
A novel approach of privacy-preserving data sharing system through data-tagging with role-based access control
Tanvi Garg, Navid Kagalwalla, Shubha Puthran, Prathamesh Churi, Ambika PawarThis paper aims to design a secure and seamless system that ensures quick sharing of health-care data to improve the privacy of sensitive health-care data, the efficiency…
Comparative study of the effect of crushed dune sand and limestone fillers on mortar properties in aggressive environment
Abdelaziz Logbi, Mohamed Mani, Toufik Choungara, Abdelouahed KrikerThis paper aims to study the effect of mineral additions on the mortars’ physical, mechanical and durability properties. Two local mineral additions, considered inert, are…
Effects of different polymerisation conditions using hybrid polymer on high turbidity suspensions
Siti Aisyah Ishak, Mohamad Fared Murshed, Nuridah Sabtu, Hamizah MokhtarIn this study, new hybrid polymers composed of Zinc chloride (ZnCl2), acrylamide and chitosan were prepared at different ratios and temperatures. The effects of pH and…
Rooftop photovoltaic system allocation to improve the distribution transformers life span using golden ratio optimization algorithm
Mohammad Amin Sobouti, Mehdi Bigdeli, Davood AzizianThis paper aims to evaluate the effect of optimal use of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems on improving the loss of life (LOL) of distribution transformers, reducing power…
Multi-constraints based predictive current control of simplified neutral point clamped inverter
Md Tariquzzaman, Md Habibullah, Amit Kumer PodderMaintaining a balanced neutral point, reducing power loss, execution time are important criteria for the controlling of neutral point clamped (NPC) inverter. However, it…
Effect of process parameters during electric discharge machining of maraging steel and optimization using Taguchi-DEAR method
MD Sameer, Anil Kumar Birru, G. Srinu, Ch NareshThe electric discharge machining (EDM) involves electrons discharged from the electrode and machining progresses due to the removal of the material from the component…
Mechanical and tribological studies of sintered nickel-based ternary alloys
Bukola Joseph Babalola, Ojo Jeremiah Akinribide, Olukayode Samuel Akinwamide, Peter Apata OlubambiDuring the operation of nickel-based alloys as blades and discs in turbines, the sliding activity between metallic surfaces is subjected to structural and compositional…
Assessing road pricing effects on a multimodal network based on macroscopic fundamental diagram hysteresis
Amr M. Wahaballa, Seham Hemdan, Fumitaka KurauchiRoad pricing is an efficient strategy for managing urban traffic to relieve congestion. The macroscopic fundamental diagram (MFD), which relates the average network…
Combined effect of shape distortion and bend angle on collapse load of pipe bends under in-plane closing bending moment and internal pressure
R. Silambarasan, A.R. Veerappan, S. ShanmugamThe purpose of this paper is to quantify the combined effect of shape distortion and bend angle on the collapse loads of pipe bends exposed to internal pressure and…
Fluid elastic instability and vortex induced vibration parameters in finned tube arrays with P/D ratio 1.79
Pravin Hindurao Yadav, Dillip kumar MohantyThis paper aims to analyze the effect of fin geometry on mechanisms of flow induced vibration. Finned tube arrays are used in a heat exchanger to increase its efficiency…
Assessment of the fire retardant effect potential of carbonized cow horn ash additive in banana peduncle fibre reinforced polyester composites
Onukwuli O.D., Ernest Mbamalu EzehThis paper aims to examine the fire retardant property potentials of cow horn ash particles (CHAp) bio-additive and aluminium trihydrate (AH), a traditional inorganic…
Mechanical properties of the concrete with recycled coarse aggregate surface treated by microbes
Jagan S., Neelakantan T.R.Scarcity in the construction aggregates necessitated the use of suitable alternative materials such as recycled aggregates. However, the higher porosity of recycled…
Recent advances of high entropy alloys for aerospace applications: a review
Modupeola Dada, Patricia Popoola, Ntombi MatheThis study aims to review the recent advancements in high entropy alloys (HEAs) called high entropy materials, including high entropy superalloys which are current…
New mechanism for press-fit processes: preliminary analysis
Lorenzo Fiorineschi, Luca Pugi, Federico RotiniThe purpose of this paper is to present an alternative solution for press-fit technology processes, which could improve the precision of the positioning movements and the…
Study and evaluation of the mechanical properties on sawdust reinforced epoxy composite
Shailendra Singh Chauhan, Vaibhav Singh, Gauranshu Saini, Nitin Kaushik, Vishal Pandey, Anuj ChaudharyThe growing environmental awareness all through the world has motivated a standard change toward planning and designing better materials having good performance, which are…
An overview: characterization of natural fiber reinforced hybrid composites
M. Balasubramanian, Thozhuvur Govindaraman Loganathan, R. SrimathThe purpose of this study is to understand the behavior of hybrid bio-composites under varied applications.
Heat and mass transfer effects on MHD non-Newtonian fluids flow through an inclined thermally-stratified porous medium
Gladys Tharapatla, Pamula Rajakumari, Ramana G.V. ReddyThis paper aims to analyze heat and mass transfer of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) non-Newtonian fluids flow past an inclined thermally stratified porous plate using a…
Influence of glass powder incorporation on the physical-mechanical properties of sand concrete
Mohammed Seghir Ammari, Mohammed Bachir Tobchi, Yahia Amrani, Anouer Mim, Madani Bederina, Ahmida FerhatThis study is part of the valorization of local materials and the reuse of industrial waste in construction. This study aims to improve the physical-mechanical properties…
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