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EFFECT OF ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATION ON THE GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF SOIL AND STABILIZATION TECHNIQUES: A REVIEW.
Abstract: Soil contamination by engine oil basically occurs due to spills and leaks. It is common near highways, petrol pumps, workshops, off shore petroleum productions etc. The change in geotechnical properties of soil due to engine oil contamination may cause serious problems like cracking and settlement of structures. The paper aims at reviewing the works of researchers on the effect of engine oil contamination on the various geotechnical properties of soil. …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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Small-Scale Model Study on the Load-Deflection Characteristics of Single Piles under Static Lateral Load
Abstract: The capacity of a certain mathematical model to mimic a behavior occurring on a larger scale often concerns engineers. To evaluate a particular structure's safety factor, model uncertainty is an important consideration. Piles have been widely used to support axial and lateral loads for a wide range of structures, including high-rise buildings, transmission towers, power plants, offshore structures, highway and railway structures. Many transmission towers, high-rise buildings, highway and railway …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 47–55 Read article
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Assessing the Influence of Loading Mode and Stabilization on the Deformation of Gypseous soil
Abstract: Gypseous subgrade soil usually exhibit acceptable strength when compacted with optimum moisture requirement and tested in dry condition. However, it loses its strength when came in touch with water. Such behaviour possesses a risk of failure when such soil is implemented in the construction of roadway embankment. In the present investigation, Gypseous soil was implemented in the construction of eight embankment models. The first model was the soil tested in …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Analysis and Benefits of Soil Health Card in Salgarha Village of Tripura
Abstract: The soil health card serves as an evaluation tool to gauge the overall well-being and characteristics of soil, considering its attributes, botanical components, and biological features. Its primary function is to assist farmers in the ongoing process of monitoring and enhancing soil health, leveraging their practical experiences and firsthand understanding of their land. Consistent utilization of the card enables the tracking of prolonged patterns in soil health and facilitates the …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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Analysis of Industrial Steel Structures with Semi Rigid Connections
Abstract: In this paper, an industrial structure of dimensions 23.75 x 16.25 m with 5 bays and 3 bays horizontally and height of 9.60m is analyzed to compare its behavior for the different partial moment release conditions. Initially, the industrial structure modeled using STAAD, then the foundation and column is assumed as pin jointed, tapered property sections assigned for beams and columns, applied self-weight, live load, wind load and load combinations …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Review on effect of sandwich material on mechanical properties of resistance spot welding
Abstract: Resistance spot welding (RSW) is metal surface joining process. in which contacting metal are joining by the heat obtained from electric current. It is generally used for fabricating sheet metal assemblies such as automobile part, truck cabins, rail vehicles and home applications due to its advantages in welding efficiency. A study will be conducting to investigate the mechanical properties of sandwich material. In this work, an attempt is made to …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 32–35 Read article
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Relative Efficiency of Manufacturing Companies in India Using Data Envelopment Analysis
Abstract: Manufacturing holds a key position in the Indian economy, accounting for nearly 16 percent of the real GDP in FY 12 and employing about 12 percent of the country’s labour force. Growth in the sector has been strong, outpacing overall GDP growth since the past few years. For example, while real GDP expanded at a CAGR of 8.4 percent over FY 05–12, growth in the manufacturing sector was marginally higher, …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Communication Safety: Ensuring Safety One Tower at a time
Abstract: This study deals with the necessary safety measures taken into the consideration while modelling the communication towers. The improvements in stiffness, mass and damping because of the increased strength in materials is discussed here. The study also carries out the possible ways of providing solutions to the towers being struck by lightning and how the devices and the circuitry are safeguarded. The way of estimating the wind forces on the …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Comprehensive and Economic Solution to Fire and Electrical Safety in Industrial Setup: A Case Study in Bogura
Abstract: Fire and building collapses are the most unexpected devastating problems in Bangladesh. Although the government has taken various safety measures for Ready-mate Garments (RMG) sector. However, Non- RMG factories are still lacking of safety measures. Finding an economic and efficient and effective fire and electrical safety for sustainable operation is still challenges. In this research, we are reporting a case study in Bogura where we implementation an economic and sustainable …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 13–21 Read article
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Numerical Simulation of Hybrid GSA Based Optimal Power Flow for Multi Objective Optimization Strategy
Abstract: Restricted nonlinear optimization in electric power systems engineering is a topic of Optimal Power Flow (OPF) that has been extensively investigated. It has been a long and remarkable history for the OPF, which was founded in the 1960s, of research and publication. Newcomers to OPF research face a challenging undertaking since there is so much information available and because OPF's popularity within the electric power systems community has prompted authors …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Disease Prediction for Heart using Data Mining Techniques and Decision Tree Classification
Abstract: Heart disease is a prominent cause of death worldwide, and many people are concerned about it. Early detection of heart disease becomes very crucial and has the potential to save many lives. However, detecting cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, coronary artery disease, and others of similar types is a critical challenge presented by routine clinical data analysis, even by using well known algorithms. We can’t risk lives of people …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Design and investigational study of drawability by varying blank holding force of rectangular drawn component
Abstract: The process of design and manufacturing of draw die has been carried out for rectangular shaped drawn component having thickness 1 mm of mild steel sheet has been utilized for blank material. In first phase, designed an inverted draw tool using CAD software Unigraphics NX which served the purpose of double action in a single stroke. The values of cutting force, FEA, blank holding force, tonnage of press and clearance …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Design, Analysis and Optimization of 10 Ton Hydropneumatic Press Machine
Abstract: The main aim is to reduce the cost of the hydropneumatic presses and equipment without compromising on the quality of the output and using the optimum resources possible in designing the hydropneumatic presses and equipment. One way of doing it will be the optimizing the volume of material utilized for building the structure. An attempt has been made in this direction to reduce the volume of material. So here we …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Optimizing Machining Parameters for Surface Roughness and Metal Removal Rate While Turning of Aluminium Based Metal matrix Composite
Abstract: Nowadays demand of lightweight materials is increasing tremendously and aluminum based metal matrix composite (MMC) plays important role to fulfill such demands due to characteristics like lightweight and high strength. This work is intended to investigate the effect of the variables like speed, feed and depth of cut, on surface roughness and MRR. This work is carried out on Aluminum based MMC with 10% of boron carbide (B4C). Taguchi’s L27 …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 42–48 Read article
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A Study of Flow Analysis Within a Tractor Cabin with the Goal of Determining the Best Vent Location and Glazing
Abstract: This study aims to improve the thermal comfort inside a tractor cabin by determining the position of the air conditioner vent location. This is obtained by maintaining the cold air flow inside the cabin by means of the air conditioning vents and proper HVAC systems. The concept of glazing on windows with different materials was also used to improve the thermal comfort of the tractor cabin by reducing the thermal …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 29–42 Read article
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Optimization of Milling Parameters Using Taguchi Method
Abstract: This paper discusses the use of Taguchi technique for minimizing the surface roughness in machining Aluminium 6061 alloy with carbide tool. The experimental study was carried out in a CNC vertical machining centre (VMC). The experiments have been planned using Taguchi’s experimental design technique. The machining parameters used are Depth of cut (doc), Spindle speed (N), and Feed rate (f). The effect of machining parameters on surface roughness is evaluated …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 50–55 Read article
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Optimizing Die Corner Radius of Deep Drawing Die
Abstract: The process of deep drawing plays a vital role in the production process of different parts in various process environments. Even though there is lot of variations in the production of parts during deep drawing with conventional processes to the latest automations in the manufacturing. There is a need to develop different die designs by varying input processes parameters for the deep drawing process in an optimum manner. The objective …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Model Predictive Control for a Distillation Column Model
Abstract: Model Predictive Control (MPC) is a multivariable control (requires specific handling of each input as coupling and interaction is of a far greater effect) and uses the internal dynamic model of the process, past control moves and an optimization cost function over the receding prediction horizon, to calculate the optimum control moves. In this paper, the relation between MPC parameters was studied on process constraints. Conical tank level single-input-single-output (SISO) …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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Human Safety System for Two Wheeler
Abstract: AbstractA human safety enforcer through helmet is presented in this paper. The design and the developed system in this paper makes sure that the rider can use or ride the two-wheeler only when he has the head protective gear, i.e., helmet put on. This head gear has a smart detector which identifies whether the helmet is worn or not and the information is wirelessly transmitted to the ignition system. The …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Wireless Wrist Pulse Monitor Design
Abstract: Wrist pulse has been used for diagnosis of disease in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medical system. But this diagnosis is subjective to the experience and sense of the medical practitioner as same pulse may be interpreted in different way by different person. In order to make this diagnosis objective rather than subjective, digitization of wrist pulse is needed. Many platforms have been developed for acquiring the wrist pulse; however, they …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 27–34 Read article