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Fracture Characterization of Glass-Sheep Wool Fabric Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composite using Stacking Sequence
Abstract: AbstractFibre-reinforced composites are advance market share in structural applications, but further growth is restricted by their lack of toughness. Fibre hybridization is a hopeful approach to toughen composite materials. By combining two or more fibre types, these hybrid composites offer a better balance in mechanical properties than non-hybrid composites. The research and advancement in the area of natural fiber composites (NFC) are gaining more importance due to its eco-friendly, biodegradable, …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Fabrication and Performance Analysis of Automatic Dual-axis Sun Tracking System using LDR Sensors
Abstract: Solar energy is experiencing exponential growth as a viable technique of increasing renewable energy resources. Engineers need to be versed with the innovation used in this domain.Since the solar array can remain oriented to the sun, solar tracking enables considerably increased power generation. A dual-axis solar tracker can track the Sun's radiation on both horizontal andvertical axes at the same time. They work on the same concept as astronomical telescope …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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The Evolution of Digital Integrated Circuits: A Journey Through Technological Advancements
Abstract: The evolution of digital integrated circuits (ICs) is a remarkable journey that has transformed the worldof technology over the past several decades. This abstract provides an overview of the comprehensivearticle that explores this evolution. The journey begins with the birth of digital integrated circuits in thelate 1950s and early 1960s when the first ICs containing a small number of transistors emerged. Theseearly ICs laid the groundwork for a technological revolution …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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An Experimental Study on the Effect of Tensile Properties and Hardness of AA6082-T6 under the Heat Treatment Conditions
Abstract: AbstractIn the present study, the experiments were performed to investigate the effect of heat treatment parameters viz. soaking time and temperature on the tensile properties and hardness of Aluminium alloy (AA) 6082-T6 sheet. The sheet was heat treated and cut the standard tensile specimen ASTM E8M-04tofind out the tensile properties and hardness value at different temperature with respect to different soaking time. Air circulation oven type electric furnace was used …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of Al2O3-TiO2 Coated Ti6Al4V Alloy based on Taguchi Method
Abstract: AbstractTi6Al4V alloys are extensively used as implant material for bio-medical applications due to their high specific strength. But, their poor wear resistance results in formation of wear debris in implants and causing soreness. In this work, Al2O3-TiO2 coatings were applied to improve the wear resistance and hardness. Al2O3-TiO2 coatings are deposited on the substrate with 100, 200, 300, 400 µm thickness using detonation spray (DS). Pin on disc wear tests …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Behavior of Sandwich Composites under Edgewise and Flatwise Compression; Effect of Variation of Fibre Architecture and Core Density
Abstract: The present paper is focused on the fabrication of foam–cored sandwich composites using manual hand layup technique and testing under in-plane compression. The sandwich construction comprises of polyurethane foams of five varied densities with E-glass fibre in vinylester resin as face sheets. Four different varieties of E-glass fibre are used. As compression properties are of critical importance during the design of lightweight structures, an attempt is made to study the …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 18–35 Read article
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Comparison of RSM and ANN Modeling Approaches in Predicting the Laser Phase Transformation Hardening Parameters on the Heat Input and Hardened-Bead Profile Quality of Unalloyed Titanium
Abstract: In the present work, laser transformation hardening (LTH) of unalloyed titanium, nearer to ASTM Grade 3 of chemical composition was investigated using CW 2kW, Nd: YAG laser. The laser process variables such as laser power, scanning speed, and focused position play a major role in deciding the laser hardened bead quality. Two methods, Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) were used to predict the heat input and …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 36–59 Read article
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Corrosion Behavior of Ferritic Steel, Austenitic Steel and Low Carbon Steel Grades in Sugarcane Juice
Abstract: The objective of the present study is to evaluate the corrosion behavior of ferritic grade AISI 444 and to compare its performance with the austenitic grade AISI 304 and low carbon steel AISI 1010 in the corrosive medium of raw sugarcane juice. General corrosion and pitting corrosion behavior of AISI 444, AISI 304 and AISI 1010 steels in sugarcane juice was investigated using traditional weight loss method and cyclic polarization …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 43–56 Read article
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Principles and Use of Analytical Transmission Electron Microscope
Abstract: At the beginning of the review the analytical Transmission Electron Microscope is introduced. Equipment, imaging, diffraction and use of analytical TEM are described. Electron path under magnetic lens is delineated, emphasizing the lens aberrations, diffraction, astigmatism and gun brightness. Selected area electron diffraction patterns of Al-Cu and Inconel super alloy are used to index crystallographic planes and to derive zone direction while basic sources of diffraction contrast are depicted using …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 27–49 Read article
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Effect of Fusion Plasmas in Complete and Incomplete Fusion
Abstract: Abstract In an attempt to study the effect of thermal fusion plasma in complete and incomplete fusion, the collisional cross sections of several medium and/or heavy were measured with increasing plasma density, temperature and pressure and analysed with TALYS-1.4 code. The measured plasma density, temperature and pressure profiles are analysed with numerical model transport code PTRANSP, ONETWO and ASTRA and the corresponding data were used for calculations. The excitation functions …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 7–16 Read article
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Effect of Nature of Short Fibers/Carbon Black on Curing Characteristics and Physico-Mechanical Properties of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Rubber Composite
Abstract: AbstractIn this research work, ethylene propylene diene rubber (EPDM) composites were prepared by incorporating the various types of short fibers like cellulose, polyester, p-aramid, m-aramid, cotton short fibers and carbon black on a 2 roll mill. The effect of different short fibers content on the curing characteristics and physico-mechanical properties of EPDM composites were studied. When the loading of carbon black was fixed, it was found that carbon black content …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 34–43 Read article
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Studies on Mechanical, Electrical and Thermal Properties of Compatibilized PLA/ABS Blends Reinforced with Wood Flour
Abstract: AbstractPoly lactic acid (PLA) bio-polymer (60%) was blended with acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) (40%) and filled with wood flour (0, 10, 20%) using a twin screw compounding extruder and a suitable compatibilizer i.e., glycerol, is also incorporated into that mixture at a percentage of 4% respectively. Test specimens were prepared by using an injection molding machine for mechanical, electrical and thermal properties as per ASTM standards and the properties were …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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STUDIES ON MECHANICAL, THERMAL AND PERMEATION PROPERTIES OF HDPE (BLOW GRADE) WITH MICROSILICA CLAY
Abstract: HDPE is widely used in container applications. The mechanical properties and barrier properties can be further improved by the addition of reinforcements like nanoclays. But, however the cost of nanoclays are higher about Rs.5000 – 6000/kg whereas micro silica cost is economical about Rs.450-1000/kg. Hence we used micro silica of 270nm particle size in this project with HDPE blow grade. HDPE (High density polyethylene) was melt blended with micro silica …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 41–53 Read article
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Optimization of Dry sliding Wear Performance of pongamia oil cake filled Basalt Epoxy Composites by Taguchi Approach
Abstract: The study finds a possible utilization of natural pongamia oil cake for developing a new vista in the incorporation of the oily nature of natural waste material into polymer matrix composites. The woven basalt fibres were reinforced within an epoxy matrix incorporated with distinct weight percentages of pongamia oil cake (up to 6wt. %) and composite samples were composed by using resin transfer moulding process. The experimentation has been carried …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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STUDIES ON WEAR BEHAVIOR OF BORON CARBIDE PARTICULATES REINFORCED ALUMINUM 7075 METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES
Abstract: In this present work, Aluminum 7075 is used as matrix material with Boron Carbide asreinforcement. Two different compositions were used to prepare the composite. The composites werefabricated by Stir Casting Technique as per ASTM G99 and tested under Pin-on-Disc wear test rig. Theexperiments are conducted through conventional method and macro structural studies were carried out bySEM analysis. The results show that, in conventional method, the reinforced composite Aluminum 7075-10%B 4 …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Effect of silicon carbide on the mechanical properties of the rice husk, corn cob polymer matrix composites
Abstract: Throughout the world there have been alarming concerns over the use of non renewable resources during manufacturing of goods and associated environmental legislations. Therefore, the use of natural materials and fabrication of composites there from, particularly, development of natural fibre reinforced polymer composites is gaining significant attention. Although natural fibre reinforced composites (NFRCs) show strong application prospects, various materials and processing related challenges needs to be addressed to achieve long-term …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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A Review on Tensile and Flexural Properties of Natural/Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: In the most recent decade, natural plant fibers like (jute, sisal, banana, hemp, kenaf, and so on) are getting consideration from numerous analysts and academicians to use it as a substitute support of engineered fiber strengthened polymer composites. Composite assume huge job as designing material and their utilization has been expanding step by step because of their particular properties, for example, high solidarity to weight proportions, high modulus to weight …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 70–80 Read article
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Studies on Mechanical, Optical, Barrier Properties and Characterization of LDPE-PLA Blend Films with Micro Clay
Abstract: Low density poly ethylene (LDPE) and Poly lactic acid (PLA) in the ratio of 70:30 wt% were blended along with ethylene glycidyl meth acrylate (EGMA) as compatibilizer (2.5%), benzophenone as photodegradable additive (1%) and microclay (1,3,5%) as filler. Blending took place in a twin-screw extruder and then the resulting blend was processed into a film using blown film extrusion. Mechanical, optical, barrier and degradative properties of film were tested as …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 56–66 Read article
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Predicting Rate Equation for the Synthesis of Octadec-9-Enoic Acid Methyl Esters by the Methanolysis of Pongamia Pinnata Triglycerides Using Sono Reactor
Abstract: In the present work, octadec-9-enoic acid methyl esters are synthesized from pongamia pinnata oil using methanolysis in sono reactor. The rate equation is predicted for the methanolysis reaction. The produced methyl esters from pongamia pinnata oil confirmed to ASTM D6751 standards. Fourier Transform Infrared Analysis and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry were used to characterise the methyl esters. The rate is dependent greatly on methanol concentration, and then on catalyst concentration …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 45–55 Read article
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Development of a predictive model for determining mechanical properties of nano Al2O3 reinforced adhesive bonded SS304 single lap joint
Abstract: In this study, single lap joints were prepared by adding nano-additives (Al2O3) in the quantity of 3 wt % in the phenolic resin, and the overlap length was varied to observe the effect on joint engineering properties. In the experiments, a single component system of a specific grade of phenolic resin was used as a binder, and aluminum (AA8011), as well as stainless steel (SS304), was used as adherends. The …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 20–28 Read article