2 publications

• Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 31 Dec 2025

  Experimental Study on Mechanical and Tribological Characterization of Arecanut Shell Fibre Reinforced Composites with MWCNT Nanofillers

  By Srikanth H V, Santhosh N, Praveena B A, Rajadurai M, Ramvishal G

  Abstract: Natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFRCs) are emerging as sustainable alternatives to conventional synthetic composites due to their eco-friendliness, cost-effectiveness, and favorable mechanical properties. This study evaluates the mechanical and tribological performance of Areca Nutshell Fiber (ANSF)-reinforced epoxy composites with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) as nanofillers. The composites were fabricated using the vacuum bag molding technique. Tensile tests assessed strength, modulus, and elongation, while flexural tests evaluated bending resistance. Pin-on-disc tests examined …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 47–64 Read article →

• Published Open access Original Research Special issue 13 May 2024

  Stress based topology optimization of axial tubes under impact to improve energy absorption

  By Prashant Manvi, Fareen Nizami, Anandtheertha M R, Srikanth H V

  Abstract: The present study is aimed at designing a stress constrained topology optimized tube to improve the specific energy absorption (SEA) and reduce the peak crushing force. The research was aimed to develop an axial tube to withstand high impact loads thus improving the crash worthiness of the structure. Crash analysis of a 3D deformable circular tube having different thickness of 0.5 mm, 1 mm, 1.5 mm and 2 mm with …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 210–220 Read article →