Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology
Volume 10, Issue 1 (2020)
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Table of contents
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A Review on Shielded Metal ARC Welding
Abstract: Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) is the world's most popular welding process. In this process consumable electrode is used for generating arc. The electrode is coated with a shielding flux. The flux melts with the electrode metallic core, forming gas and slag, shielding the arc and the weld pool. The flux cleans the metal surface and protects the molten metal from oxidation and stabilizes the arc. The molten electrode metal …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Practical Application of Wulff Net
Abstract: Wulff net is a stereographic net. Stereographic net is a circular grid or net used to plot planes and lines. Therefore it is also used to solve structural problems. Wulff net has discovered by C.V. Wulff for crystallography. Stereographic net preserve angular relation to define projection by angles. Standard Wulff net is a spherical scale similar to globe with north, south, east and west points. Wulff net contains three types …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 22–36 Read article
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Fabrication and Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Banana Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites
Abstract: Natural fiber reinforced composites are gaining attention in recent days due to eco-friendly nature, sustainability, low cost and easy availability. The natural fibers are enriched with favorable mechanical properties which diversify artificial fibers are bio-degradable, nonhazardous, light weight. In this submission, specimens of the banana fiber reinforced epoxy composites are developed to evaluate the mechanical properties. The composite sample specimens are designated with different fiber orientations using the hand lay-up …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Autonomous Solar Grass Cutter
Abstract: The project aims at fabricating a grass cutting machine system which makes the grass cutter motor run through solar energy. The \Solar Powered Grass Cutting Machine" is a robotic vehicle powered by solar energy that also avoids obstacles and is capable of automated grass cutting. The system uses 12V battery to power the vehicle movement motors as well as the grass cutter motor. A solar panel is used to charge …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 6–11 Read article