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Programme for Bridge Health Monitoring for Public Works Department
Abstract: Bridges are important part of infrastructure system for country. The increase in traffic and vehicle axle load, bridges are deteriorating very fast. Thus monitoring and maintenance has become prime importance for government organizations in this field like Public Works Department (PWD). The Indian Road Congress (IRC) codes provide various tests and inspection methodologies for bridge monitoring. However, there is an absence of a defined program for various groups of engineers …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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Low Cost Concrete Block: A Sustainable Solution to Construction Industry
Abstract: In India, construction industry is growing at a fast pace. To fulfill the demand of infrastructure sector, large amounts of building materials are required. As major portion of this construction material is taken by conventional materials; the cost is increasing. At the same time, this is also responsible for depletion of the resources. An effort has been made to give an alternative solution to both the problems. In the present …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 68–74 Read article
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Methodology to Evaluate Technology in the Housing Market
Abstract: India is facing a huge shortage of housing for the urban population. As per the 2010 census, the lag in urban housing shortage is around 24.7 million. This huge shortage is a result of fast growing urbanization and high population growth in the last decade. About 99% of this shortage is in the EWS and LIG groups which contribute to nearly 25% of total housing requirement. To satisfy this huge …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Diagnosis and Repair of Deteriorated Concrete Structures
Abstract: In India, we come across many old buildings needing major repairs or go early in to a state of dilapidation condition to make them unfit for occupation.The premature deterioration of structure is an economic burden not only on owners but also to the municipalities’ and nation as a whole. The longer life of structures enables better utilization of natural resources. Reduction in waste due to demolition enhances energy conservation. Such …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Experimental Study of Sulphate Attack on Steel Embedded in Reinforced Concrete
Abstract: Corrosion is one of the biggest problems of steel in reinforced concrete (RC) structure, whichdeteriorates the durability of concrete structure at a considerable rate. In this paper, we havestudied the corrosion density, corrosion rate, and resistivity to a solution of 0.78 N H2SO4withthe help of electrochemical process to a temperature range of 307–309±1 K by using SternGeary equation and Tafel slope on 12 and 8 mmφ bar. The current work …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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Properties and Characteristics of Lean Concrete Made with Recycled Coarse Aggregate and Fly Ash
Abstract: Qualitative aggregates have become scarce and expensive in various places in India, due to rapid enhancement in infrastructure activities essential for the development of new construction facilities. The use of waste materials in construction appears to be an attractive proposition because of their low cost, environmental considerations and depleting source of quality aggregates, if good performance can be ensured through appropriate technology. The problem of disposal of waste generated from …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 13–26 Read article
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Optimal Allocation of STATCOM FACTS Controller for Loss Reduction and Voltage Stability Enhancement in a Nine Bus Power System
Abstract: It is being a huge concern about the complexity and severity of recent days’ power system. The main objective of the power system concern is the flexibility and fast control characteristics of power transmission between generating station to distribution grid. So, in order to have a reliable and quality power transmission, FACTS (flexible AC transmission system) controllers are introduced. Here, a shunt type of FACTS controller such as STATCOM (Static …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Self-tuning Adaptive Control of Rotor Voltage of Doubly Fed Induction Generator in Wind Farms
Abstract: The dynamic performance of a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) in the wind farms can be enhanced through appropriate converter controls. This article presents a self-tuning control strategy for a DFIG rotor voltage which employs pole-shift technique in the discrete system model. From a large number of simulation studies involving various types of disturbances covering a range of operating conditions, it was observed that the online adaptive model based control …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Comparative Realization of 2DoF PID Controllers for Flow Process with Measurement Delay
Abstract: Two Degree-of-Freedom (2DoF) PID control techniques presented in this paper were developed based on optimal control theory and with the Anti-Integral Windup (AIW) scheme. The controllers were implemented for a laboratory flow process setup. First Order Process with Dead Time (FOPDT) models had been identified by step testing. The process responses showed a significant non-minimum phase dynamics exhibited for the specific step inputs applied. The measurement delay was considered as …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Real-Time Temperature Control System and Performance Exemplification with Conventional PID
Abstract: In process control industries, automatic controllers are introduced. PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) controllers are the work horses of many industrial controller applications. Significant research work has been carried out to improve the performance of closed loop response with a PID controller so that it can be used for real time temperature control system. Also performance of a PID controller is investigated for different performance metrics such as Integral Square Error (ISE), Integral …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Study and Design of PID Controller and State Observer Technique for Inverted Pendulum
Abstract: The inverted pendulum is a classic problem in dynamics and control theory and is widely used as a benchmark for testing control algorithms, it is unstable without control. The process is nonlinear and unstable with one input signal and several output signals. It is hence obvious that feedback of the state of the pendulum is needed to stabilize the pendulum. The aim of the study is to stabilize the pendulum …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Sensorless Direct Power Control of Brushless DC Motor Drive using Unknown Input Speed Observer
Abstract: This paper proposes the speed control of brushless DC (BLDC) motor via direct power control (DPC) method as a novel and effective strategy in electrical drives applications. The DPC has some advantages rather than other control methods of BLDC motor including simpler control algorithm and faster dynamic response. In proposed BLDC motor drive based on DPC strategy, space vector modulation (SVM) voltage source inverter is employed. To enhance the drive …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 31–41 Read article
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Design of Differential Evolution Optimized PI Controller for a Temperature Process
Abstract: Differential evolution is a new stochastic population-based optimization algorithm. It is an accurate, fast and robust optimization method. In this paper, a PI controller is used and differential evolution optimization technique is used to optimize the controller parameters. The robust controller parameters are obtained by solving the optimization problem, which consists of objective functions and constraints, using differential evolution method. Here differential evolution is implemented in tuning of a PI …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 3, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Performance and Analysis of PI Controller using Characteristic Ratio Assignment Method for Coupled Tank Process
Abstract: Control the level of the liquids is a critical need in many industrial processes. Often the tanks are so coupled together that the levels interact and exhibits a nonlinear behaviour. Control of coupled tank system using conventional PI controller, result in poor performance. In this paper the modelling and controller design for coupled tank liquid level process using characteristic ratio assignment (CRA) method is implemented. CRA method is an approach …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 3, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 66–75 Read article
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Speed Control of Electric Drives Using Soft Computing Techniques
Abstract: The speed control of electric drives is a challenging engineering problem. The direct torque control (DTC)method is characterized by its simple implementation and a fast dynamic response. Soft computingtechniques, viz., fuzzy control are ways for controlling a system without the need of mathematical model. Ituses the experience of people’s knowledge to form its control rule base. There are two techniques to controlthe speed of electrical drives. The traditional technique uses …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2-3, 2011 · pp. 50–58 Read article
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Regulation of Boost Converter Using Double Integral Sliding Mode controller with CPL
Abstract: This paper represents a robust nonlinear control strategy to solve the instability problem of dc-dc boost power converter with constant power load by using double integral sliding mode control (DISMC) method. DISM is an indirect type of sliding mode control strategy and overcomes the problems due to CPL. DISM provides better tracking performance of voltage and eliminates voltage steady state error. This strategy ensures large signal stability as well as …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF WELDING PROCESS PARAMETERS ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES FOR TIG WELDED AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STELL 304 JOINTS
Abstract: Minimally invasive surgeries are the most elusive, yet highly demanded subset of surgeries which requires precise knowledge of the pertinent patient. Compared to conventional surgeries, minimally invasive surgeries are characterized by less pain, low risk of infection, lesser scarring, etc. In the status quo, doctors use intuition through experience to determine the parameters for surgery such as the force required to cut, size of cut, depth of cut, etc. With …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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An Application of PARETO Chart for Investigation of Defects in FNB Casting Process
Abstract: Casting is one of the widely used manufacturing processes consisting of melting and pouring the metal into the mould to get the desired shape. Furan no-bake system is a binder system consisting of furan resin and acid catalyst. It is a fast growing system due to its excellent surface finish and dimensional accuracy. Although having high dimensional accuracy, many defects arise in FNB casting such as sand inclusion, gas porosity, …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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Automated Recognition of Mechanical Parts with Machine Vision System
Abstract: The field of machine vision, or computer vision, has been growing at fast pace. The growth in this field, unlike most established fields, has been both in breadth and depth of concepts and techniques. Computer vision recognition has attracted the attention of researchers in many application areas and has been used to solve many ranges of problems. In this work, recognition of objects manufactured in mechanical industry is considered. Mechanically …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Vibration Mechanics of Hybrid Al 5083/SiCp/Fly Ash Composite Plates for its Use in Dynamic Structures
Abstract: Metal Matrix composites are a unique class of materials, with specific characteristics. The selection of reinforcement phase for reinforcing the metal matrix depends on many parameters and is a major concern, Silicon carbide particulates (SiCp) enhances the hardness of specimens but on the other hand it induces brittleness in the specimen which is of major concern, henceforth fly ash particulates are thought of as an alternative reinforcement for improving the …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–18 Read article