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Experimental Evaluation of Strength in Bacterial Concrete Mixtures
Abstract: The incorporation of bacteria into concrete, through the process of Microbiologically Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP), offers a promising approach to enhancing the mechanical properties and durability of concrete. This research explores the effect of bacterial addition on the compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength, and workability of concrete. Specifically, three bacterial strains—Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus subtilis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa—were used in varying concentrations (10⁴, 10⁵, and 10⁶ cells/ml) and incorporated …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 61–69 Read article
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Novel Poly (Methyl Cellulose-G-Acrylamide)/Sodium Alginate Based Zeolite 4A Filled Mixed Matrix Membranes for The Separation of Water-Isopropyl Alcohol Mixtures by Pervaporation
Abstract: The Filled blend matrix membranes of (Methyl Cellulose-g-Acryl amide)/Sodium Alginate {(MC-g-AAm)/NaAlg} prepared via solution casting method by in situ incorporation with 4A zeolite particles in 5, 10 and 15 mass % with respect to the weight of (MC-g-AAm)/NaAlg membrane. Several analytical tools such as scanning electron microscope (SEM), atomic force microscope (AFM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA) were …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 131–152 Read article
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STUDY OF THE RHEOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF DISPOSED POLYPROPYLENE AND POLYVINYL CHLORIDE BINARY MIXTURES
Abstract: In this study, various compositions were prepared by modifying the decommissioned polypropylene (PP)-based polymer waste with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in different proportions for the purpose of modification, and the flow index and physical and mechanical properties of their alloys were studied. As a result of the research, the following results were obtained. PP/PVC binary compositions were prepared and samples were obtained based on 6 different proportions by changing the amount …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 Read article
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Optimum Mixture Proportioning of Sawdust Ash Blended Sand-Stone Dust Blocks Using Scheffe’s Regression Theory
Abstract: This study carried out an experimental investigation on the compressive strength of sawdust ash blended sand-stone dust block of size 450 x 225 x 150 mm using Scheffe’s (5, 2) regression theory. The compressive strength of sawdust ash blended sand-stone dust blocks obtained based on fifteen trial mix ratios were used to develop the mathematical model while the results of the compressive strength values obtained based on the additional fifteen …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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Assessing the Influence of Aggregates and Cement Type on the Properties of Roller-compacted Concrete
Abstract: Roller-compacted concrete (RCC) pavement is suitable for heavy traffic and harsh environment. In the present investigation, RCC slab samples have been prepared using two types of aggregates (crushed and rounded), and two types of cement binder (ordinary Portland and sulphate resistant). Cubes and beam specimens have been extracted from the slab samples with the aid of diamond saw. Specimens were tested for bulk density, ultrasound pulse velocity, compressive and flexural …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications Read article
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Large Eddy Simulation: An Approach to Simulate Non-Premixed and Partially Premixed Natural Gas Combustor
Abstract: This paper highlights on the large eddy simulation approach for non-premixed and partially premixed combustor. In the case of large eddy simulation, mainly two scalars are taken into consideration that is mixture fraction and the other one is the progress variable mixture fraction, which tracks the mixing of fuel and the oxidizer, and a progress variable which tracks the global extent of reaction of the local mixture. In the case …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 35–42 Read article
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Assessing the influence of aggregates and cement type on the properties of roller compacted concrete
Abstract: Roller compacted concrete pavement is suitable for heavy traffic and harsh environment. In the present investigation, roller compacted concrete slab samples have been prepared using two types of aggregates, (crushed and rounded), and two types of cement binder, (ordinary Portland and sulphate resistant). Cubes and beam specimens have been extracted from the slab samples with the aid of diamond saw. Specimens were tested for bulk density, ultrasound pulse velocity, compressive …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Initiation of Distress in Asphalt Concrete After Practicing Moisture Damage
Abstract: The moisture damage of asphalt concrete is considered as major type of distress in heavy rainfall environment. In this work, the decline in the initial flexural stiffness of asphalt concrete was monitored after practicing the moisture damage process. The variations were analyzed relative to the control mixture. Asphalt concrete mixtures were created in the laboratory with the optimal binder content. Extra mixtures were also prepared with ±0.5% variation of binder …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Air Flow Analysis on a Barrel Carburetor and a Barrel Intake Manifold
Abstract: The experiment performed was to determine air flow, velocity, pressure and turbulence through an adaptor plate between a 2-barrel carburetor and a 4-barrel intake manifold. We first created the part using SolidWorks making sure to include 2 body parts that allowed a smooth transition of air through the intake. We then uploaded an assembly instead of a singular part to ANSYS to ensure the airflow read was accurate, as well …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 27–23 Read article
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Detecting the Additives Impact on The Durability of Asphalt Concrete
Abstract: Modification of asphalt cement with additives is considered as a sustainable issue to enhance the asphalt concrete quality and durability among the expected service life. An attempt has been made in the present investigation to detect the influence of modification of the asphalt binder by 2 % silica fumes and 4 % fly ash additives on the durability of asphalt concrete in terms of fatigue life under long-term ageing and …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Biogas Production from Onion Leaves and Cow Dung Compositions
Abstract: Biogas could be obtained from agricultural byproducts; and onion leaves and cow dung is agricultural byproduct abundantly available in Aliero Northwestern Nigeria. This study entails biogas production from onion leaves, cow dung and their mixtures. The onion leaves and cow dung at equal proportions and the sum of their half (Mixture) were poured into three 25 l digesters for experimental investigations. The optimal biogas yields, the component composition of gases …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Enhancing Blended Concrete Characteristics: A Comprehensive Review of GGBS and Steel Slag Effects from Performance and Sustainable Perspectives
Abstract: Avinash Kumar1, *, Sanjeev Kumar Verma2 Abstract Blended concrete, incorporating supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), has gained significant attention in the construction industry due to its potential to improve concrete properties and promote sustainability. This review article provides an extensive examination of how two commonly utilized Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs), namely Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) and Steel Slag, impact the properties of blended concrete. The review aims to provide …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Smart Carburetor (A New Technology/Methods to Convert All Fuels into Useful Energy/Shaft power/ Engine Power, in Automobiles)
Abstract: The combustion of fuels is and will be in the nearest future a basic way of acquiring the energy, the work of non-materials are used in this equipment or design that transform all fuels into usable energy or shaft power to improve the performance of that particular vehicle. here simply convert all fuels into a homogeneous mixture (which is a little non-homogeneous in chemical nature) and turn all fuel particles …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Design of a Plant for the Production of Ammonia and Urea Using Aspen HYSYS
Abstract: The design of a plant for the production of 1800 MT/Day of ammonia and 1400 MT/Day of urea using aspen HYSYS was carried out in this work. Ammonia is produced through the Haber-Bosch process, where hydrogen and nitrogen react in the presence of a catalyst producing mixture containing ammonia while urea is produced by the reaction between ammonia and carbon IV oxide. In this work, aspen HYSYS, chemical engineering design …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 29–44 Read article
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A Laboratory Methodological Proposal for “Geotechnical Lime Stabilization of A-4 Soils”
Abstract: This paper establish the beginning of a research process regarding the behavior of soils stabilized with lime. Generally, the geotechnical practice of soils stabilized with lime requires a first step conducted in the laboratory, to attest the features of “natural soils” in order to improve their behavior in term of geotechnical performance and, a second step, carried out onsite with experimental test fields, in order to verify the benefit obtained …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Review on Chemical Separation of Crude Oil and Analysis of Its Components
Abstract: Crude oil is chemically composed of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons of different gaseous, liquid and solid states, the total of which may reach more than 17,000 organic compounds. At standard conditions of pressure and temperature the light hydrocarbons with carbon numbers 1 to 4 (methane, ethane, propane, butane) are present in gaseous form; Whereas pentane and the heavier hydrocarbons are found in liquid form, and in the heavy fractions …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 35–49 Read article
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Nanoparticle Reinforced Base Material Thermal Properties Using Numerical Model: A Review Paper
Abstract: Present paper deals with the review of the analysis of base materials thermal properties. Nanoparticles are reinforced into the base material to analyse their thermal properties using different numerical models. Mixture rule and Maxwell model are considered to analyse the thermal properties of Al6061/Al7075 base material thermal properties reinforced with silicon carbide, aluminium oxide and copper nanoparticles. From the analysis, it has been found that addition of the nanoparticles into …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–11 Read article
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Dynamic Behavior of Recycled Asphalt Concrete
Abstract: Utilizing reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in new asphalt mixtures has increased in recent years because of its economic and environmental benefits. The dynamic behavior of the recycled asphalt concrete (with cutback and emulsion) in terms of resilient modulus (Mr), rutting resistance, and permanent microstrain have been investigated in this work. Cylindrical specimens of 102 mm in diameter and 102 mm in height have been prepared from the recycled mixture after …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Challenges In Design And Construction Of Radiant Floor Heating System In High Altitude Areas Of Ladakh Region
Abstract: This technical paper elaborates the pre-planning as well as execution strategies adopted in designing and implementing an efficient radiant floor heating system at Leh, Ladakh region. The extremely detrimental climatic condition of the region as well as the occupant comfort level was considered in evaluating the zone-wise heat load calculations of the buildings which has to be equipped with the heating system. Further the insulation specifications, temperature of the hydronic …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 8–22 Read article
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Effect of lime content of lime-stabilized A-4 Soils in the Unconfined Compressive Resistance
Abstract: This paper is part of a research project carried out between Geotechnical Office of Dr. Barbero & collaborators and Weg Ingeniería, from Italy and Argentina, respectively. Given the multiple applications of soils improvement with lime, in this research we proceed to develop correlations on the bases of results obtained by geotechnical tests, according to international standards, realized in A-4 soils at different contents of lime. The goal is to have …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 20–32 Read article