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Prediction of Depth-Induced Stress Distribution and Maintenance Cost Implications for Submerged Structural Components
Abstract: This study investigates the influence of water depth on stress distribution and structural integrity of submerged mechanical components . Structural models fabricated from mild steel, stainless steel, carbon steel, and copper alloy were examined under hydrostatic loading corresponding to water depths between 30 cm and 150 cm. Results indicate that normal and shear stresses increased proportionally with depth due to intensified hydrostatic pressure. Mild steel exhibited the highest stress concentrations, …
Published in International Journal of Fracture Mechanics and Damage Science · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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A Cost-Effective Fast Cell Balancing Technique for Lithium- Ion Batteries using a Single DC–DC Converter with Direct Energy Transfer
Abstract: A novel quick lithium-ion battery balancing method with a single DC-DC converter for facilitating the direct energy transfer process in low and high voltage cells is introduced in this research work. Cost effectiveness in the design of the switch network is achieved by the use of relays in switching the cells. A control circuit including an MCU and a battery management IC is used for the sensing of cell voltages …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Reliability Modeling, Performance and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Optical Fiber Network in DCRUST
Abstract: AbstractThis paper includes the survey of optical fiber network in DCRUST and its reliability modeling aspects to evaluate reliability of that optical fiber network. Model in this paper has an operative unit which is optical fiber cable and a hotstandby unit which is an optical fiber ring provided as a redundant fiber in DCRUST. This protection path is necessary in optical fiber to reduce the wastage of time and to …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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An Independent and Cost-effective IoT-based System for Safe Ride of the Vehicle
Abstract: Road accidents are common all over the globe. Road Transportation System (RTS) involves various fields like civil engineering, mechanical engineering, traffic department etc. The various reasons for road accidents will pertain to different above-mentioned fields like poor design and maintenance of roads, rash/negligent driving, poor knowledge of traffic rules, design faults in vehicle and running poorly maintained vehicles. Right from the inception of RTS, various technological improvements in mentioned fields …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Assessing the Permeability of Bentonite with Sand, Marble Dust, and Fly Ash mixture with and without Effect of Permeate Solution for the Development of Efficient and Cost-Effective Landfill Liner for Sustainable Waste Management and Environmental Preservation
Abstract: This exploration paper researches the capability of further developing landfill liner materials by integrating varying percentages of bentonite into sand, marble dust, and fly ash mixtures. The study focuses on determining whether these mixtures are suitable for development of landfill liner by examining their permeability properties. Bentonite, a clay known for its high swelling and sealing properties, is added to sand, marble dust, and fly ash at different range from …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Neglected Tropical Dairy Feeds: Alternative Cost-effective Feed Resources for Sustainable Dairy Development
Abstract: The tropics are home to diverse and underutilized feed resources that hold significant potential to enhance dairy productivity and sustainability. However, many of these alternative feeds remain neglected in conventional dairy farming systems. This study explores the untapped potential of neglected tropical dairy feeds, emphasizing their nutritional value, availability, and implications for sustainable dairy development. By focusing on unconventional feedstuffs such as agro-industrial by-products, wild forages, aquatic plants, and leguminous …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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Earned Value Technique is an Essential Project Management Tool to Prevent Cost Overrun
Abstract: The cost of construction projects has a long history of exceeding the planned cost. At the project level, this is termed as “Project Cost Overrun”. This research reviews the main critical factors of causing the cost overrun of the projects in the construction stage. These factors have been collected from previous literatures and studies to identify the reasons behind the inefficiency of the existed site cost monitoring and control system …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 18–37 Read article
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Virtual Tooling Development and Cost Estimation for Forging Dies Design
Abstract: Forging is a manufacturing process which requires an understanding of a wide range of geometrical, material and process parameters. Here is to be discussed about the various parameters of the forging process. The most important decision in this die design is about the parting line. It affects and is affected by part orientating, die design holder and die insert. There is involved a scientific approach to parting line and analysis …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 3–20 Read article
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Striking the Balance: Exploring the Interplay Between Quality and Cost in Modern Production Engineering
Abstract: This review paper examines the intricate and evolving relationship between quality and cost in the context of modern production engineering. In today's dynamic manufacturing landscape, the pursuit of excellence in product quality necessitates a strategic alignment with cost-effective methodologies, ensuring the sustainability and competitiveness of practices. This article serves as a comprehensive synthesis of current research, methodologies, and case studies, aiming to illuminate the dynamic interplay, challenges, and strategies adopted …
Published in International Journal of Industrial and Product Design Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Development of a Cost-Effective Automatic Power Transfer Switch for Backup Energy Systems
Abstract: This study offers a practical solution to the frequent power outages in places like Nigeria, where having backup power sources, such as inverters, is crucial. To make switching between the main power supply and backup power easier, the authors created a simple but effective transfer switch. The design uses important components like an electromechanical relay, a contactor, a voltage monitoring relay, and delay timer relays to ensure smooth switching between …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Perceptions of Material Management/Production Practices as Measures of Financial Planning and CostControl on Construction Sites
Abstract: Financial planning and cost control on construction projects are necessary to avert cost overruns, ensuring that the final cost does not exceed the projected capital outlay. Material management and production practices constitute financial planning and cost control measures that are mandatory to increase the profit margin of construction firms. This is against the backdrop of the likely resource commitment made by construction firms in obtaining project finance to purchase materials. …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 64–71 Read article
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Benchmarking Cost Overruns in Transportation Infrastructure Investments
Abstract: Highway projects have historically experienced significant cost overruns, with front end implications for the sustainability of transportation investments. However, the criteria for assessing cost overruns continues to elicit diverse opinions and has become a debatable issue in the literature. Some studies allude to detailed design stage estimates, while others tag conceptual stage estimates, as the ideal benchmark for quantifying the project cost deviations. A survey of the literature, principally from …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Zero Energy Cool Chamber (ZECC): A Unique Low-cost Food Preservation System
Abstract: Zero energy cool chamber (ZECC) is an environment friendly or eco-friendly and low-cost post-harvest technology which can be made up with locally available low-cost materials like brick, sand etc. For this reason, it can easily be constructed in rural and remote areas. It is mainly used to store fruits and vegetables. It does not need any electricity, that is why it also saves energy. Temperature and humidity are two important …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology Read article
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Study on Fiber Reinforced Composite Material Cost in Construction Project
Abstract: The primary goal of this research paper is to identify the major causes of fibre reinforced composite material cost overruns in Indian construction projects, as well as the critical success factors that aid in the avoidance of such costs. The critical success factors is reviewed by existing literature. They are used to generate survey and interview questions. The fiber reinforced materials projects using proposed hypothesis and lack of certain critical …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 459–466 Read article
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Economic Sustainability of Transportation Infrastructure Procurement: The Differing Site Condition Clause Debate as an Underlying Environmental Trigger to Cost Overruns
Abstract: Case law is rife with contractual disputes arising due to lack of adequate geotechnical risk containment during procurement. The use of a ‘Differing Site Conditions (DSC) clause’, implies that, in the event of encountering a subsurface/geo-environmental condition different from that which was indicated in the contract, the owner bears the additional cost for executing the work under such conditions. However, the literature indicates a divergence in industry practise, with some …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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Reliability of Preliminary Cost Estimates of Educational Building Projects in a Developing Economy
Abstract: This study focused on the reliability of preliminary cost estimates of educational building projects in Nigeria with a view to providing more reliable cost estimates and reducing the number of abandoned educational building projects caused by faulty preliminary estimates. Using a case study approach, a total of 33 completed educational building projects were assessed and 31 construction professionals (Quantity Surveyors and Architects) formed the secondary population of the study. Data …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Analysis of Time and Cost Overruns in Road Project
Abstract: Management of the risk is the best approach during construction of road project, wherein numbers of unforeseen factors are involved. The project under consideration is the construction of 30 m wide road from Wadalagaon to Takligaon under the jurisdiction of Nashik Municipal Corporation. The road construction was started especially to cater the huge crowd likely to occur during Sinhastha Kumbha Mela, which comprises of laying of water supply, storm water …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 52–57 Read article
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Causes of Inefficient Site Cost Management Systems in Arabian Gulf Construction Companies
Abstract: The cost of construction projects has a long history of exceeding the planned cost. At the project level, this is termed as “Project Cost over Run”. This research reviews the main causes of the inefficiency in the existed cost management systems applied by the Arabian Gulf Contracting Companies at the construction stage. The requirements of having an efficient cost management system (recording, monitoring and controlling functions) have been collected from …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 31–45 Read article
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Scaling Cost Model for the Economics of Concentrated Solar Power Plants
Abstract: Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) is a renewable energy technology that can provide clean and reliable energy to regions with adequate environmental resources. Especially for the regions around the Mediterranean Sea, where solar radiation is significant, this technology seems to have great potential to meet the medium and long-term targets for emission-free energy production, once cost-related issues have been resolved. Factors such as the capacity of the plant, the efficiency of …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 74–87 Read article
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Significance and Analysis of the Time and Cost Overrun in the Construction Industry of Mumbai
Abstract: The occurrence of time and cost overrun has become quite significant in a majority of construction projects in India, which is negatively affecting the GDP and potential development of nation. As per the statistics of project cost and duration in March 2012, 179 projects out of 555 projects of worth 150 Crore INR have been facing cost and time overrun and others are at the very high risk, with the …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 7–13 Read article