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Natural Frequency Analysis of Polymer Composites
Abstract: Polymer composite materials are increasingly utilized in vibration-sensitive engineering applications due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, design flexibility, and tailorable dynamic properties. Among these properties, natural frequency plays a crucial role in determining structural stability, resonance avoidance, and dynamic performance. This review presents a comprehensive synthesis of recent research on the natural frequency characteristics of polymer composite structures, with emphasis on material properties, structural configurations, boundary conditions, damage effects, environmental …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 541–553 Read article
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Self-Help Group and Rural Women’s Socioeconomic Empowerment in India: An SDG Perspective
Abstract: This research examines the impact of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) on rural women in Khurda District, Odisha, and their contribution to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The central aim of the study is to understand whether participation in SHGs helps women improve their socioeconomic conditions and move closer to global development goals, such as poverty reduction, food security, better health, improved education, and gender equality. To assess this, …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 38–48 Read article
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Comparative Study on Design and Analysis of an Iron-Box Using Different Materials
Abstract: In this study, a steady-state thermal analysis of the soleplate is conducted using four different materials (Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Titanium, and Ceramics) using ANSYS Workbench. Also, it ensures that the design adheres to safety standards and promotes efficient energy usage while examining heat distribution. In electric iron, the soleplate is the crucial part, so an analysis is done on this part. Also, a change in design was made to increase …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 192–201 Read article
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THERMAL DISSIPATION SYSTEM APPLIED TO LED DEVICES
Abstract: A thermal dissipation system, based on an aluminum case LED lamp system encapsulated in a PCM device, has been used to reduce LED device temperature, improving thermal performance of the LED unit. Three heating rates have been tested, low (0.6ºC/s), medium (1.3ºC/s) and high (1.8ºC/s). The system has been tested in an experimental prototype at reduced scale, showing a maximum reduction of temperature from 177.5º C to 56º C for …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–18 Read article
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Force Analysis of 2-Wheeler Swingarm Using Ansys Workbench
Abstract: Every two-wheeler carries a swingarm that forms the vital part of its suspension system. The research is done by relevant literature related to automotive component testing and is followed by current swingarm test analysis. In a review of current test systems for durability testing of swingarm, we came across Kurt Potter’s test rig, Leyni’s test bench and Reno Chako’s test rig. These test rigs accurately applied the forces as of …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Wet Multi Plate Clutch Failure: A Review
Abstract: To create a successful design that satisfies modern demands, the traditional theoretical method of computing temperature area, in particular the maximum temperature considered inside the surfaces of the friction take hold of disc best during the single engagement, is used. The entire engagement time was 5s, although the temperature fields were calculated during 6 consecutive engagements. In order to calculate the heat conductivity of the friction grasp machine, a three-dimensional …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Single Angle Expanding Collets
Abstract: The subject of production deals with the use of fixtures that ensures repeatability to the work piece to be manufactured. The fixture is clamping device that mounts parts at a perfect location and gives stability, which leads to mass production. Thus types of clamping play a decisive role in getting the good reliability of the product. Collet is one of the clamping devices which have long slits around its periphery, …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Evaluating the effects of different types of hand gloves and handle grip materials on hand-arm response while operating hand grinding machines
Abstract: Abstract The objective is to evaluate different hand gloves and handle grips of polyurethane materials on hand arm response while operating hand held grinding machines. The hand arm response was investigated in terms of fingertip force using FingerTPS systems. Cotton, Nylon and Leather gloves were initially evaluated for choosing the best, and further trials were conducted with that set of gloves and additional polyurethane foam handle grip of four densities. …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 10–23 Read article
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A Review on Implementation of Lean Manufacturing in Maize Grinding Mill Assembly Line
Abstract: At present scenario, lean manufacturing has become a worldwide phenomenon. It is quite successful in drawing the attention of companies of all sizes. A large number of organizations are following the lean technologies and experiencing vast improvements in quality, production, customer service and profitability. Lean manufacturing is a systematic approach to identify and eliminate the waste through continuous improvement. The manufacturing industry in India must also look to leverage its …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Assessing and Ranking Health, Safety and Environmental Risks Through Analytical Network Process (ANP) Method in Cement Plant in 2020
Abstract: In today's competitive world, decision-making and management are based on risk assessment.Accordingly, the present study deals with assessing and managing the risks of Health, Safetyand Environment (HSE) aspects in cement factory through combining three widely usedmethods including FMEA, William and Fine, and EFMEA to determine and estimate the levelof risk, and to control and mitigate this risk using analytical network process (ANP) method.In this research, three ANP models were used …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 23–35 Read article
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Survey on Analysis and Simulation of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) under Vibration Effect using Analytical Magnetic Field Calculations
Abstract: In several application domains, induction motor drives have been steadily being replaced in recent years by permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drives. Due to the compactness, efficiency, resilience, reliability, and shape adaption to the working environment of PM motors, this is starting to become a trend. In high performance applications demanding quieter operation, permanent magnet synchronous motors are widely used. Instead of torque ripples and cogging torque, electromagnetic forces are …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Study of the Influence of Thermal Tempering on the Bending Behavior of the Silico Soda Lime Glass Material
Abstract: In this contribution, we examine the mechanical behavior of tempered soda-lime-silica glass plates and show that improvements in performance can be achieved through the change of the structural and mechanical properties. Tests of thermal tempering by air jet have been performed on glass plates of different dimensions. Three-point bending tests have been conducted on nontempered and fully tempered float glass plates of four different sizes. A parametric study on the …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 160–168 Read article
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Computational Modeling of Fluid Flow through A Fractured Media under Overburden Pressures
Abstract: Computational analyses were conducted to investigate fluid flow characteristics of a real fractured media. Finite element (FE) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analyses were implemented to carry out these computational analyses. The fractured media was exposed to external pressurization to predict permeability and asperity deformation. Furthermore, a series of CFD-FE analyses were also conducted to determine the reduction in permeability of the fractured media under the external pressure. An elastic-plastic …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 25–43 Read article
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Optimization of process parameters in pocket milling of SAE304 based on tool path strategies using Taguchi method
Abstract: Surface roughness is the most significant factor in manufacturing industry to accept most of the machined components. In modern manufacturing CNC milling is one of the most commonly used machining process for different components. Pocket milling is building importance in plastic molding, Ship building and aircraft manufacturing. The surface finish is attained by finishing operations in most of the cases, which causes increase in production cost and time. This can …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 49–56 Read article
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Performance Measures in Lean Production Settings: A Case Study
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to outline how the performance measurement system of a large manufacturing unit has evolved since the implementation of a lean-based production system. In order to fulfill the purpose, this paper has been divided into four sections. The first section outlines the theoretical background and underlines the developments made in the fields of PMM and operations management over the last decades. The second part presents …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-2-3, 2012 · pp. 8–17 Read article
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Different Aspects to Achieve the Hole Quality in Gun Drilling Machining
Abstract: The manufacturing industry is always trying to fulfill the requirement of various industries and developing facilities to manufacture the designed parts. Many applications for various industries demand for deep drill where the ratio of depth of the hole to the diameter is greater than twenty. Gun drilling, B.T.A. drilling and ejector drilling are the three drilling processes to make deep holes. In the gun drilling process the pressurized oil is …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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Efficiency Measurement of Solar PV Panels
Abstract: With increasing awareness and technology developments, we strive to achieve a greener approach to energy production. Solar panels that use PV cells are popular for converting solar power into electricity. One of the problems in using PV cells to extract energy from sunlight is the temperature effect on PV cells. As the solar panel is heated, the conversion efficiency of light to electrical energy is diminished. Because solar panels can …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 13–30 Read article
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Explaining the Cost Performance and Maturity of Transportation Infrastructure in the Developed and Developing World: One Size Fits All?
Abstract: AbstractScholarly text analysing the financial performance of highway projects are evident in the literature, most of which have opined that highway agencies record higher levels of cost overruns compared to other clients of construction and building works. Similar assertions are made about the relatively higher levels of cost overruns recorded on highway projects executed in the developing world. A scant number of seminal works have emerged in the literature, offering …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 33–42 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Manufactured Sand in Concrete
Abstract: Concrete is the most widely used construction material owing to its versatile nature. Three fourth of the concrete is made of aggregates, amongst which fine aggregate has massive demand. River sand is the predominantly used fine aggregate, which is under significance because of the increased demand and less availability. The continuous mining of river sand has also affected the environment; ecologically and economically. Manufactured sand offers viable alternative to natural …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 45–52 Read article
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Exploring the Influence of Rice Husk Ash on Compressive Strength: Experimental Investigations in Construction Materials
Abstract: This paper aims to know the effect of rice husk ash on compressive strength 6 molds were collected and laboratory tests were conducted in cooperation with private laboratories in Baghdad Governorate, Iraq. The tests were conducted for a period of 7 and 28 days, where the samples were divided into 1 control and 5 samples distributed on a different percentage from 5% to 25% of the rice husks. The compressive …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 24–28 Read article