Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications
Volume 4, Issue 1 (2017)
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Free Vibration Analysis of Laminated Composite Plates with Circular and Non-Circular Cutouts using FEM
Abstract: This paper presents the free vibration analysis of a composite laminated plate with circular and non-circular cutouts, using finite element method (FEM). A number of examples concerning different aspect ratios, different thickness ratios, different values of material properties, different size of cutouts, different number of layers and different boundary conditions are considered. Convergence study has been carried out by comparing the results obtained to the numerical results available in the …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Evaluating Performance and Emission Characteristics of a Diesel Engine Fuelled with Biodiesel from Diverse Oil Resource: A Review
Abstract: Biodiesel, being renewable and sustainable alternate to conventional diesel fuel, is being studied aggressively for its use in compression ignition engine for performance and emissions since last 20 years. Biodiesel, composed of saturated and unsaturated long-chain fatty acid alkyl esters, is produced from vegetable oils, edible and non-edible and animal fats through process of trans-esterification. Looking to the facts that petroleum reservoirs are rapidly diminishing, crude petroleum prices are reaching …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 10–24 Read article
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Design and Optimization of Mono Composite Leaf Spring: A Review
Abstract: Leaf spring is generally used for suspension system in various automobile industries. Due to its heavy weight, it increases the weight of automobile vehicles. Because of this problem, the automobile industry has shown interest in the replacement of conventional leaf spring with composite leaf spring causing high strength to weight ratio, higher stiffness, and high impact energy absorption and lesser stresses. The introduction of composite materials has made it possible …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 25–28 Read article
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A Comparison on Driver Fatigue/Drowsiness Detection Methods
Abstract: The rapid improvements in the automobile industry have made our vehicles more powerful, easier to drive and control, safer, more energy efficient, and more environmentally friendly. The accidents caused today by cars are mainly due to the driver fatigue. Driving for a long period of time causes excessive fatigue and tiredness which makes the driver sleepy or loose awareness. The rapid increase in the number of accidents seems to be …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Design and Development of Contactless Breaking System for Automobiles
Abstract: The contact less brake is a new and revolutionary concept. Maintenance free brake system is a modern technology braking system used in light motor and heavy motor vehicles like car, jeep, truck, buses etc. This system is a combination of electro-mechanical concepts. The frequency of accidents is nowadays increasing due to inefficient braking system. In this research work, with a view to enhance to the braking system in automobile, a …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 34–36 Read article