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Analytical Investigation on Structural Optimization of Commercial Building Using Braced Frames and Masonry Diagonal Strut
Abstract: Enhancing the overall stability and structural performance of commercial buildings are important in particular regions which are prone to various seismic activity. This research emphases on enhancing the seismic performance of commercial buildings by integrating masonry diagonal struts with concentric braced frames. The main aim is to ensure structural safety of a building while also keeping the design economical and efficient. In this study high-rise buildings with 12, 16, and …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Analysis of Elevated Liquid Storage Tank on Sloping Ground with Variable Heights
Abstract: Past earthquake events have shown that even well-designed elevated water tanks can suffer severe damage or collapse. Much of this damage occurs due to a limited understanding of the behavior and appropriate selection of supporting systems during the design process. With a large mass concentrated at the top of slender supports, these tanks are especially vulnerable to horizontal seismic forces. Therefore, it is crucial to evaluate the strength and performance …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 16–31 Read article
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New Design Formulae for Safety and Precision in the Fatigue Engineering of Mechanical Components and Structures
Abstract: This paper introduces two new formulae, termed the Nori Fatigue Formulae, for determining the maximum allowable fatigue stress in mechanical components and structures with significant stress concentrations. These formulae will eliminate the usage of code-sensitive safety factors along with other factored values from the entire mechanical design engineering work, ranging from a safety pin to spacecraft. The first formula gives the maximum allowable fatigue stress in tension, and the second …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 6–22 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Honeycomb Rear Door Map Pocket by Application of Finite Element Method
Abstract: In modern automobiles, the door trim plays a vital role in both functionality and occupant safety. It integrates various convenience features such as armrests, power window switches, and map pockets, while also contributing to crash energy absorption during side impacts. In such collisions, the occupant's body typically contacts the door trim, making its design and material selection critical for minimizing injury through controlled deformation and energy dissipation. This research focuses …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 940–951 Read article
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Design and Simulation of Solar Powered Semi-Automatic Grass Cutter
Abstract: The maintenance of large area of grass lawns has always been a tedious task considering continuous human labour and long hours of work. Inorder to reduce the fatigue human work a novel design of automated grass cutting machine powered with a solar panel is designed and simulated for remote operated functioning. The mechanism works with the skeletal frame of a normal grass cutting machine face lifted with ultrasonic sensor for …
Published in International Journal of Energy and Thermal Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Comparative Environmental and Economic Assessment of Wind Turbine Blade Materials
Abstract: Wind energy has proven to be one of the most stable and non-polluting renewable energy sources to mass power production. For energy production wind turbine is an essential part of the wind power plant. The choice of the blade material and coating applied on it has a strong impact on aerodynamic performance, mechanical strength, fatigue life, manufacturing possibility, and environmental effects throughout the operating life of the turbine. Hence, authors …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 91–99 Read article
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AI-Driven Topology Optimization of Woven Fiber-Reinforced Composite Chassis Structures for Electric Vehicles Under Crash Loading
Abstract: The structural design of an electric vehicle (EV) chassis represents a unique engineering challenge to achieve minimal weight while meeting occupants' safety requirements during high-energy crash conditions without compromise to the battery housing's integrity or the geometrical constraints of the electric powertrain package. In this paper, a single framework is proposed to integrate physics-based artificial intelligence (AI) surrogate models using PINNs, CNN-accelerated topology optimization, and FEA to design woven fiber-reinforced …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 72–89 Read article
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Machinability and Reliability Analysis of Al6063–Al2O3 Metal Matrix Composites Using Image-Based Flank Wear Evaluation
Abstract: This study explores the machinability and reliability characteristics of Al6063–Al2O3 metal matrix composites (MMCs) as analogues for polymer–metal hybrid composite systems, focusing on their potential use in lightweight structural and metal matrix composite-integrated applications. The composite specimens were fabricated through stir casting with 3% and 9% Al2O3 reinforcements, followed by mechanical characterization that confirmed significant enhancements in hardness and strength compared to unreinforced Al6063. Machining experiments were performed using a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 264–290 Read article
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Sensors-Based Electric Machine Design for Industry
Abstract: The integration of advanced sensors is fundamentally changing the economics and reliability of electric machines. It moves design focus from minimizing material cost and adhering to conservative standards toward maximizing operational availability and energy efficiency. In the industry of tomorrow, the electric motor will not be a passive collection of coils and steel, but a self-diagnosing, self-optimizing, and perhaps even self-healing asset—a sentient motor—driven by its highly refined sixth sense, …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Machine Analysis and Design · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Role of Polymer and Composite Materials in Enhancing Durability and Comfort of Urban Park Furniture for Senior Citizens
Abstract: Parks in urban areas are crucial in facilitating physical activities, socialization, and or mental health to the elderly citizens. Nonetheless, the traditional materials in outdoor park furniture may suffer in the form of low durability, weathering, ergonomics and maintenance, among other aspects and restrict long term applications of such furniture by the elderly population. The research question examined in the proposed study is: How can polymer-based and composite materials improve …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 297–311 Read article
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Waste-Heat Recovery Systems for Sustainable Industrial Energy Management
Abstract: Industrial processes consume vast amounts of energy, often resulting in substantial heat losses to the environment. Waste-heat recovery (WHR) systems provide a viable solution to harness this otherwise lost thermal energy, improving overall energy efficiency, reducing operational costs, and contributing to sustainable industrial practices. This study investigates the design, implementation, and optimization of waste-heat recovery systems across various industrial sectors, including power generation, chemical processing, cement production, and steel manufacturing.The …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 78–84 Read article
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Non-Destructive Examination Protocols in API 650 for Welded Storage Tank Fabrication: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: The storage tanks play vital roles in industrial sectors, including oil and gas, manufacturing, and chemical processing by enabling safe containment of liquids and gases during key operations like production, treatment, refining, transport/distribution, and inventory control. API 650 standard is a worldwide recognized specification that covers the design and manufacturing criteria for large, welded steel storage tanks. API 650 ensures that tanks are built to withstand internal pressures and environmental …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 29–60 Read article
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Electrochemical Evaluation of Corrosion Behavior in Industrial Alloys Under Acidic and Marine Conditions
Abstract: Corrosion represents a spontaneous physicochemical transformation in which metals revert to their more stable thermodynamic state, typically oxides, hydroxides, or sulfides, as a result of interaction with environmental elements. Rather than being a simple surface reaction, corrosion is a complex electrochemical phenomenon that significantly influences the durability, reliability, and performance of metallic structures across industrial, marine, and domestic sectors. The consequences extend beyond material degradation, contributing to substantial economic losses, …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 24–36 Read article
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The Quicklift: Redefining Car Jack Dynamics & Design
Abstract: A Jack is a tool that aids in raising the vehicles without considerable physical efforts and thereby reducing strain injuries. This paper is about designed model of Jack and performing the static analysis (viz:structural) with the help of Solid works software. The outcomes obtained demonstrates that jack can be used safely. Additional improvements to be made in the jack is by modifying the vertical cylindrical bar so that it can …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 86–92 Read article
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Polymer Composite-Enhanced Anaerobic Digestion of Kitchen Waste for Optimised Biogas Production: Process Design, Parametric Study, and Simulation Analysis
Abstract: There is an urgent need for decentralised sustainable biogas production from organic waste due to the rising amount of food waste in cities. The application of polymer composite material including HDPE tanks, PVC pipes, and FRP secondary containment systems presents a promising option compared to conventional MS digester fabrication in terms of durability, excellent thermal insulation capability, light weight, and easier installation. This study explores the possibility of adopting a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 803–818 Read article
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Impact of Mould Material on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Castings: A Comparative Study with Aluminium Matrix Composites
Abstract: Casting has a wide industrial usage because it allows manufacturing complicated forms even at a comparatively low cost. Issues like transfer of heat through the interface of the mould and the metals, the rate of solidification, and the characteristics of the mould material have a powerful impact on the quality of cast products. This study measures the influence of various mould substances on the mechanical characteristics of aluminium castings. Sand, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Thermo-hydraulic Performance of Annular-Finned Double-Pipe Heat Exchanger: Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Metallic and Polymer Composite Tube Wall Materials
Abstract: Double-pipe heat exchangers are central to the process industries — dependable, easily maintained, and straightforward to fabricate. Their conventional form relies on metallic tube materials, most often copper or stainless steel. Both metals conduct heat well, but they are dense, prone to corrosion in aggressive service environments, and increasingly at odds with the light-weighting goals that drive modern system design. Fibre-reinforced polymer composites, epoxy-based materials, and thermally enhanced thermoplastics such …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 891–909 Read article
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Cold Plasma Enhanced Medical Waste Disposal System
Abstract: Biomedical waste generated in hospitals and laboratories often contains infectious materials that must be treated before disposal to prevent environmental contamination and health risks. Conventional treatment methods such as Incineration are effective but require high temperatures and may produce harmful emissions if not properly controlled. This paper presents the design of a compact biomedical waste disposal system based on Cold Plasma technology. Plasma is generated using a high- voltage circuit …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Design and simulation of Solar Powered Automated Dual Rotor Mechanism for Sugarcane Harvesting
Abstract: Sugarcane being the vast cultivated cash crop of India’s agricultural economy has undoubtedly one of the most difficult harvesting processes. The existing mechanisms to harvest sugarcane are costly and are not affordable by rural based farmers. In this project a novel design mechanism is suggested that would serve the purpose of harvesting with least manpower, being cost effective and serving the purpose of cutting, stripping, sorting and loading of the …
Published in International Journal of Robotics and Automation in Mechanics · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Design and Development of Lightweight Polymer Composite Manifold Using CF-ABS and GFRP for Aerodynamic Energy Recovery in Electric Vehicles
Abstract: Electric vehicles provide a number of advantages over conventional fuel vehicles due to their low to no emissions. High energy efficiency improves the driving performance of Electric vehicles. However, they have to face certain challenges such as the high purchase cost of batteries and lack of battery charging facilities. The major drawback of an Electric vehicle is to store sufficient energy to run the vehicle for a long time. This …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1186–1206 Read article