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Analysis of Three Types of Quartzite as Coarse Aggregate Material and their Impact on Compressive Strength on Concrete
Abstract: Aggregates are the most important constituents of concrete. They give body to the concrete, reduce shrinkage, enhance strength and effect economy. The quartzite rock available in Delhi is a prominent geological material available in the entire Aravali range. Most of the manufacturing of concrete is going on using quartzite as aggregate material. However, three different categories of quartzite have been classified on the basis of its colour composition namely greyish …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Review on the Light Transmission Behaviour of Concrete Using Plexiglass Fibres
Abstract: The transparent behaviour of concrete can be improved using optical fibres which enable the transmission of light into the concrete, by decreasing the energy consumption and carbon footprint, to provide a sustainable living environment. To investigate the effect of the usage of plastic optical fibres, different blocks are cast and tested for light transmission properties. The rates of usage of plastic optical fibres are varied under the same loading conditions …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Manufacturing of Fly Ash Bricks by Using Waste Plastic
Abstract: Fly ash is produced in significant quantities, especially by thermal power plants. Plastics are produced in vast quantities as the population grows. Waste management has become a major concern, especially the disposal of used plastic bags. The house is big and getting bigger. Each has major environmental consequences. Our project's major goal is to use those polymers and fly ash in the production of bricks. The fly ash bricks were …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Analysis of Ferrocement Insulated Sandwich Wall Panel
Abstract: Ferrocement is a thin composite construction comprised of a rich cement-based mortar mixture and a variety of wire meshes. Ferrocement is a versatile building material that is widely used in developing countries for real estate, sanitation, water resources, etc. This project's major goal is to design an affordable insulation-resistant residential construction system for both urban and rural growth. Ferrocement methods decreased structural load, cost, and time by at least 30% …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 7–16 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of EAFS Aggregate Concrete by Partially Replacing Cement with Single Blended SCMs Fly Ash, GGBS and UGGBS for Sustainable Concrete
Abstract: This study represents research work on the effect of electric arc furnace slag (EAFS) aggregate containing concrete with the utilization of different secondary cementitious materials (SCMs) in single blending, which is the extension of our previous work to optimize EAFS aggregate in concrete. We found 50% EAFS aggregate replacement performance comparatively better as compared to natural aggregate. A total of 12 concrete mixes were cast in different single blended SCMs …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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A Study On Mems Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor Design And Its Applications
Abstract: Easier and faster means of Pressure measurement is in utmost demand in Industries. MEMS piezoelectric pressure sensors can meet the claim due to its compactness and lightweight. The pressure measurement is purely application specific. The number of steps required to fabricate the MEMs sensor can be condensed if a proper selection of sensor is done. Based on the type of the piezoelectric materials used in the design, the shape of …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Inclusion Removal Study in a Integrated Tundish-Nozzle-Mold System by CFD
Abstract: CFD modelling is a powerful tool to study the complex flow phenomena happening in each step of the continuous casting process; considering this, the current research shows the impact of tundish turbulent phenomena on fluid dynamics and steel cleanliness considering an integrated system: tundish, nozzle, and mold. The mathematical simulations consider 3D cartesian coordinates for the continuity and Navier-Stokes equations together with the turbulent realizable and the multiphase VOF models. …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Optimization Process of Stick Arc Welding Parameter in Taguchi Method
Abstract: The stick welding, one of the most basic manufacturing component or assembly process or common factor affecting a fabrication, economical high productivity and small industrial welding or quality of lower cast welding parameter. This research paper deals with machinery system, an optimum data like welding parameter, compare the arc input by Taguchi method in basic material of milled steel rod and different grade size material. For experimental output data a …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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A Technical review on Solidification cracking behaviour and susceptibility of aluminum alloy weld
Abstract: The paper deals with the physical, chemical properties along with important aluminum applications. Various defects are generated while welding of aluminum alloys one of the severe defect is cracks. Solidification and liquation cracks are generated at various zones of metals. Different mechanical and metallurgical factors affecting the solidification cracking. A variety of weldability tests like Varestraint test, Transvarestraint test, The Cast Pin Tear test, Hot Ductility test, Strain-To-Fracture test, Reheat …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 77–84 Read article
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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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A Review on Thin Film Production by Convectional and 3-D Printing Methods
Abstract: Thin film production and manufacturing has gained importance in digital world mainly due to its usage in PCBs , Energy storage cells, solar panels etc. This paper reviews various techniques implemented for thin film applications such as PVD, CVD, Roll To Roll (RTR, extrusion based on casting) and 3-D printing techniques. It also gives a comparative study of both convection methods and 3-D printing techniques thereby inferring that printing method …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Common Injection Mould for Variable Length of Extended Prob Housing Component
Abstract: The present study focused on designing a common injection mould for variable length of component of nylon material for prob housing plastic part and die material as H13. It was operated on 210 t vertical injection moulding machine. The type of cooling system employed wasline cooling. The effect of cooling system location on the stresses produced in the mould was analyzed and component defects determined by mould flow simulation. Injection …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Optimization of Performance Characteristics of Rail Wheel Profiling using Taguchi with ANOVA
Abstract: Optimization is the process or technique to approach the best output goal, which is necessary, that the production of the industries at the best quality in minimum total input cost and maximize the profit. So there are many optimization methods, one of them is Taguchi method. The outline of the paper, the optimization approach based on Taguchi method, which is to optimize the cutting parameter in under grounded CNC Turning …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 25–38 Read article
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Experimental Study of Geopolymer Concrete in Construction of Rigid Pavement
Abstract: Geopolymer concrete is an inorganic alumino-silicate polymer. In the present experimental study of geopolymer concrete, the ground granulated blast furnace slag, fly ash, sodium hydroxide solution of molarity 14 and sodium silicate solution of molarity 14 are used to prepare geopolymer concrete mixture. The ground granulated blast furnace slag used here is taken from Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Raigarh. Different proportions of the constituents are mixed to get different …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Background Suppression for Visual Surveillance Using SOM
Abstract: AbstractBackground suppression is widely used approach for detection of moving objects in video streams which is the first relevant step of information extraction in many computer vision applications. Aside from the intrinsic usefulness of being able to segment video streams into moving and background components, detecting moving objects provides a focus of attention for recognition, classification, and activity analysis, making these later steps more efficient. An approach based on self-organization …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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E-Voting System: (A Tool for General Elections)
Abstract: AbstractThe usage of ICT is increasing by leaps and bound all over the world .The fast and deep impact of the internet is seen in each and every aera of the mankind in this world . The most of the governments all over the world are keen to use electronic medium for all types of services for their citizens which is called e-Governance. India is also a front runner to …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Functioning of Janani Suraksha Yojna: Constraint of Multipurpose Health Worker Females
Abstract: Government launched Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention to reduce maternal mortality and infant mortality rate through better provision and utilization of services. We carried a study in four sub-centres, selected purposively, from two rural blocks of Haryana, a province of north India to review functioning of JSY and to access the problems faced by MPHW females in implementation of JSY. All the beneficiaries who received the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2011 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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In Silico Identification of Antimalarial Drug Targets and Screening of Potential Inhibitors in Plasmodium vivax
Abstract: AbstractMalaria is an infectious disease caused by the protozoan of the genus Plasmodium. It is a major problem in third-world countries, with hundreds of millions of infections and millions of fatalities annually. Plasmodium vivax is the most frequent and widely distributed cause of recurring (Benign tertian) malaria. Due to emergence of drug-resistance, one has to explore new dimensions in order to curb the menace. We propose a two-step strategy—first step …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 52–75 Read article
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A Study of the Masticatory Efficiency in Patients with Telescopic Crown Dentures
Abstract: The authors’ aim was to investigate the masticatory process in patients with telescopic crown dentures using an artificial test bite. The targets of the study were 65 patients, divided into two groups: a Control group and a Clinical group. The test bite sample used was Protab®, suitable for prosthetic dentitions. A sieve analysis was applied in determining the particles’ size after chewing and the particle-size distribution using a set of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Cross Infection Control in Impression Making Procedures A Pilot Survey
Abstract: Dental care professionals are at high risk of cross-infection while treating patients. This occupational potential for disease transmission becomes evident when it is considered that most human microbial pathogens have been isolated from oral secretion. The present survey was conducted with the aim of investigating the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour of dental staff and students toward cross-infection control during the procedure of impression making. A questionnaire consisting of 16 questions …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 14–21 Read article