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245 articles for “Fractures”
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Measuring Microstructure, Wear Resistance, and Mechanical Reliability Enhancement in Polymer Nanocomposites via Data-Driven Analysis with Deep Learning
Abstract: Polymer nanocomposites have gained great attention owing to their superior mechanical performance, better wear resistance and customizable microstructural properties for aerospace, automotive, medicinal and industrial engineering applications. However, the correct evaluation of the link between the microstructure evolution and the material reliability is a huge issue due to the intricacy of nanoscale interactions and diverse material characteristics. In this study, we propose a data-driven approach that integrates deep learning and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Investigation of Areca Stem and Banana Stem fibre Hybrid Composites for Improved Strength and Sustainable Applications
Abstract: Research on natural fibre reinforced polymer composites as eco-friendly substitutes for traditional synthetic composites has intensified due to growing need for sustainable engineering materials. This work used the Taguchi L9 orthogonal array to experimentally examine and optimize the mechanical behaviour of hybrid epoxy composites reinforced with areca and banana fibres. The impacts of epoxy matrix composition, areca and banana fibre content on the composite’s tensile strength, impact strength, flexural strength, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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An Overview on the Characterization and Investigation of Polymerized Bio-Ceramics for Bone Regenerative Applications
Abstract: Many osseous faults resulting from fracture offer inherent capacity of the body to overhaul and activate the bone grafts for recovery process. In the early development, nonautologous bone grafts made of Titanium and stainless steel were suitable because of their mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, biocompatibility and durability. Biodegradable polymers belonging to the family of polymers and bioceramics also, play a major role in orthopaedics. The polymers, poly glycolic acid, poly …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 843–853 Read article
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Artificial Intelligence and Constitutive Modeling Equations for Predictive Design of High-Performance Polymer Composites
Abstract: Growing polymer composite applications demand accurate mechanical prediction, yet complex interactions and conventional constitutive models limit predictive capability and require extensive calibration. To report these challenges, this research recommends a combined Artificial Intelligence (AI) and constitutive modeling approach based on an Enhanced Tasmanian Devil Optimizer-tuned Residual Neural Network with Multilayer Perceptron (ETDO-ResNet-MLP) for the predictive design of high-performance polymer composites. The study uses a publicly available Polymer Composite Property Dataset …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Graph Neural Networks for Molecular Scale Property Prediction and Inverse Design of Thermoset Polymer Nanocomposites: A Computational Framework
Abstract: Thermoset polymer nanocomposites exhibit properties that are highly sensitive to molecular scale formulation decisions, yet the vast design space remains largely unexplored because of the high cost of experimental characterisation and fully atomistic simulation. This paper presents TNC GNN, a dual mode graph neural network framework developed for the computational design of thermoset nanocomposite formulations. The forward module employs an attention augmented Message Passing Neural Network with 3D geometric encoding …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Mechanical and Morphological Characterization of Halloysite Nanotube (HNT) Reinforced Urethane Dimethacrylate (UDMA) Dental Composites
Abstract: Dental resin composites are widely used in restorative dentistry because of their excellent aesthetics, conservative cavity preparation, and satisfactory mechanical properties. However, their long-term clinical performance is limited by polymerization shrinkage, wear, microcrack formation, water absorption, and degradation in the oral environment. This study investigates the mechanical and morphological characteristics of Halloysite Nanotube (HNT)-reinforced Urethane Dimethacrylate (UDMA) dental composites to enhance the structural performance and durability of restorative materials. UDMA-based …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Structural and Hydrogeological Characterization of the Olkaria Dome Geothermal Field, Lake Naivasha Basin
Abstract: The Olkaria Dome Geothermal Field in the Lake Naivasha Basin is one of Kenya's principal geothermal resource areas, where fluid circulation and reservoir performance are strongly controlled by geological structures and hydrogeological conditions. This study integrates geological, structural, hydrogeological, mineralogical, and soil-gas data to characterize reservoir permeability and fluid flow pathways. Correlation of lithological units with drilling circulation-loss zones identifies highly fractured formations that enhance geothermal fluid movement. Mineralogical mapping …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 28–49 Read article
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Performance Comparison of Image Processing Techniques employed for Detection of Micro Cracks in Solar PVC
Abstract: Micro cracks are a subject of substantive research in the Photo-Voltaic (PV) industry due to its effects on the performance of Photo-Voltaic Cells (PVCs). They are minute fractures in the constitution of PVCs that occur during the PVC/wafer manufacturing process or due to application of thermal stress or after the manufacturing process on account of stress produced in transportation & handling. These cracks reduce the efficiency by a significant amount …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 79–92 Read article
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Workability Behavior of Copper–Tungsten and Graphite Composites
Abstract: Workability is a measure of deformation that powder metallurgy materials can withstand prior to fracture occurring in the formation or upsetting process. Nowadays, copper-based sintered composites produced by powder metallurgy processes are widely used in bearings and bushes. Also composites based on copper–tungsten (Cu–W) composite containing a solid lubricant (Graphite) have been developed as self-lubricating materials under the conditions of load, atmosphere and temperature. However, it should be noted that …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 42–52 Read article
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Sustainability of Asphalt Pavement in Terms of Crack Healing Phenomena: A Review
Abstract: Abstract The Asphalt concrete mixture is considered to have nonlinear viscoelastic behavior, its fatigue life consists of two components, namely the resistance to fracture and crack, and the ability to heal the micro cracks. Both of the processes change with temperature and time. Such processes exhibit the sustainability potential of asphalt concrete pavement. The approach to study this potential requires mechanical tests like creep or relaxation, strength and repeated load …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 38–55 Read article
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Smart Materials in Medical Applications
Abstract: AbstractSmart materials are having ability to change its shape according to the external stimulus like temperature, pressure, electric field, magnetic field, etc. These materials includes piezoelectric materials, magnetorheostatic materials, electrorheostatic materials, and shape memory alloy. Shape memory properties provide a very attractive insight into material science, and giving access to unconventional function in every material class. Smart materials are mainly work on the two effects, i.e., shape memory effect and …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 19, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Evaluation of J-Integral and Fatigue Crack Growth Rate of Semi-elliptical Crack in Compressor Blade
Abstract: Gas turbine compressor blades are subjected to centrifugal, gas bending and vibratory loads. This repeated loading and unloading can reduce the life of compressor blades. This research aims at the estimation of fatigue crack growth rate of various three-dimensional cracks in a compressor blade considering the J-integral calculations for a semi-elliptical crack, subjected to centrifugal loading. Static stress analysis was carried out to ascertain the critical region or crack zone …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 39–46 Read article
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FE Analysis and Experimental Validation of Residual Stresses in Arc Welding
Abstract: This paper presents finite element analysis (FEA) of residual stresses developed in arc welded butt joints. Residual stresses attributed to welding pose significant problems in the accurate fabrication of structures because these stresses heavily induce brittle fracturing and degrade the buckling strength of welded structures. Therefore, estimating the magnitude and distribution of welding residual stresses and characterizing the effects of certain welding conditions on the residual stresses are deemed necessary.Keywords: …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 7–18 Read article
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Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory Activity of Zornia gibbosa Span (Samyojaki)
Abstract: 93% of wild medicinal plants used for making Ayurvedic medicines in the country are endangered. Hence the usage of drugs which are common and abundantly available should be encouraged to control the extensive overuse of few classical drugs. An Ayurveda states that every drug possesses medicinal property, so it’s our prime duty to scrutinise those drugs which are abundantly available & cost-effective for their medicinal value. The herb Zornia gibbosa …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Processing and Mechanical Characterization of Compression-Molded Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene Biocomposite Reinforced with Aluminum Oxide
Abstract: Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has been widely used as a bone implant material in orthopedic surgical applications in trauma due to its low coefficient of friction, good biocompatibility, and excellent wear and corrosion resistance properties in comparison to other polyolefins. But, due to the formation of wear debris, implants loosen and fail after 12–15 years of implantation. In order to enhance lifespan, the role of alumina (Al2O3) reinforcement on …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Effect of Halloysite Loading Rate on Mechanical Properties and Thermal Stability of HNT/Epoxy Nanocomposite
Abstract: Halloysite nanotube (HNT) based polymer matrix composites were fabricated through casting using ultrasonication, followed by compression moulding method. In this research, HNT is taken into account as reinforcement, dispersed into the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A epoxy (LY 556). HNT/x (x=0 to 5 wt.%) composites were analysed according to the mechanical properties like tensile, flexural, hardness and impact. It has been found that thermal stability has been appreciably improved and calculated …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 31–45 Read article
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Advantages of Having DP Class 3 for Well Stimulation Vessels (WSVS) Compared to Existing DP Class 2 Possibility and Analysis of Failures of DP2 Capable WSVS
Abstract: An intervention performed on an oil or gas well to increase production by improving the flow of hydrocarbons from the reservoir into the well bore is well stimulation. The improvements in completion treatmenttechniques like Well stimulation have impacted recovery rates of hydrocarbons such that there is a possibility to pull tens of millions of barrels of oil out of a well, all whilekeeping that well online for 20 years.To perform …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 30–45 Read article
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Framework and Technical Analysis of Pressure Vessel
Abstract: This project will involve developing pressure vessels for a variety of fluids. Fluids can be kept in pressure vessels at pressures other than atmospheric pressure. They are made to transport fluids under specific pressure and temperature conditions. Gas, oxygen, etc. 100 to 20,000 psi of pressure can be used to store gases. In contrast to ambient pressure, they may store gases at a specific pressure. Therefore, we need pressure vessels …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 31–37 Read article
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Food Texture Descriptors: A Compilation of the most Important Terms used in Sensory Analyses
Abstract: The texture is essential in the quality and acceptance of food, being classified into three distinct groups: mechanical, geometrical, and compositional. The so-called “lexicons” are standardized vocabularies with the definitions and references for each attribute which aid the application of descriptive sensory analysis. The objective of this study was to raise typical texture descriptors from different types of food, relating them to the methodologies and technological processes used, besides the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 16–27 Read article
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Optimization of Dry Basella rubra Leaf Powder in Nachos Preparation and Studying its Antioxidant Potential
Abstract: Basellaceae family (Malabar spinach) is a perennial vine native to tropical Asia. There are two main species of Malabar spinach; Basella alba, which has green stem and thick fleshy leaves and Basella rubra which has red stem. The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of addition of dry Basella rubra leaf powder. Nachos that contained 5 gm% of dry Basella rubra leaf powder had highest overall-acceptability score …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 56–62 Read article