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673 articles for “Cost Model”
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Experimental Investigation on Two Lift Cement Concrete Pavement
Abstract: Rigid pavement construction is promoting now a days due to its durablilitycriteria.Cost of fresh aggregate is 30-35% more than recycled aggregate which causes increase of overall cost of pavementthustwo lift pavement has great potential as a sustainable paving solution.The main objective of this study is to use recycled aggregate in concrete pavement which reduced overall cost of the pavement.Sincenatural aggregate scarcity is increasing day by day.Generally homogenous layer of concrete …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Determinants of Forage and Forage Seed Production in Silte and Gurage Zones and, Yem Special Woreda, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Abstract: Poor feed and nutrition are major constraints of livestock production in sub-Saharan Africa. Crop residues are becoming the major livestock feed resources in Ethiopia. Crop residues are nutritionally characterized as containing a high proportion of cell wall and deficient in energy, protein and micronutrients. The country has developed several feed production and utilization technologies. However, production of these technologies has so far been under expected. So, identification of the major …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Internet of Things based Car Parking System using ESP- 32 and Blynk
Abstract: The security of the vehicles at the populated places has always been an area of concern. At many crowded places where a number of vehicles enter and exit every day, the security has to be taken into account so that chaos is reduced by using an efficient model. This paper shows the implementation of an Internet of Things based car parking system which consists of electronic components such as infrared …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Elasticity of Substitution—A Summary
Abstract: This paper has a very specific purpose of explaining the differences among Allen elasticity of substitution, Morishima elasticity of substitution and McFadden elasticity of substitution. It is roughly divided into three sections. The first section traces the evolutionary trajectory and provides a summarized description(including formula) of these three measurements. The next section discusses a hypothetical scenario to bring out the intuition behind elasticity of substitution more vividly. In the last …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Evolving IoT: Based Smart Healthcare Monitoring System
Abstract: The continuous progress in technology has led to remarkable enhancements in various aspects of human life, including healthcare. Within the healthcare sector, practitioners and experts are embracing new technologies to significantly improve the implementation of medical services. The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a crucial foundation for various innovative healthcare technologies, such as heartbeat sensors, ECGs, and blood pressure sensors, each equipped with microcontrollers to read and interpret …
Published in International Journal of Robotics and Automation in Mechanics · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 17–27 Read article
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Solar Light Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue and Methyl Orange Dyes by Ag-ZnO Nanocomposite
Abstract: A highly efficient silver-assisted ZnO nanocomposite was synthesized using the co-precipitation method, a technique that ensures a controlled and homogeneous formation of the composite material. The high purity of the synthesized nanocomposite was confirmed through detailed FTIR spectra analysis, which showed clear and distinct peaks corresponding to the functional groups present, indicating the absence of significant impurities. To evaluate the photocatalytic capabilities of the nanocomposite, a series of tests were …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 6, 2024 · pp. 160–171 Read article
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Thermal Dissipation Performance of Metal–Polymer Composite Heat Exchanger for Enhanced Thermal Management in Compact Electric Geysers
Abstract: Most electric geysers these days are made from all-metal stuff, like stainless steel tanks and copper coils for heating, plus mild steel on the outside. Standby heat losses can be 20 to 40 watts, and a 15-litre unit weighs around 6 to 8 kilograms. Manufacturing costs are higher, too. Hard water makes it worse, with limescale building up on the heating elements and cutting thermal conductivity by 10 to 30 …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 618–651 Read article
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Parametric Optimization of Tool Wear Rate in Side Flushing form of Die Sink EDM of EN-31 Die Steel
Abstract: Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is one of the most extensively used non-conventional material removal processes for manufacturing geometrically complex or hard material parts that are extremely difficult to machine by conventional machining process. EDM researchers have concentrated on achieving faster and more efficient metal removal rate coupled with a reduction in tool wear and improved surface characteristics. In this paper, the operating performance measures of side flushing type of electrical …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 72–80 Read article
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Evaluation of Critical MMAW Welding Defects Using Computer Simulation in Industrial Manufacturing Systems
Abstract: Manufacturing is one of the key sectors of any countries GDP and welding is one of the prime manufacturing processes of the manufacturing sector. Welding has several notable advantages over mechanical joining techniques, including higher structural integrity, design flexibility, and cost and weight lowers. Welded products/structures are subjected to serious issues of residual stresses and distortions. The performance and sturdiness of the welded structures are severely impacted by weld remaining …
Published in International Journal of Industrial and Product Design Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Thermoelectric Dc boost converter
Abstract: In today’s consumer-oriented market, researchers are increasingly focusing on harvesting energy from ambient and renewable sources to enable sustainable power generation and reduce dependency on conventional energy resources such as batteries and fossil-fuel-based electricity. The rapid growth of portable electronics, wireless sensor networks, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices has created a significant demand for low-power, long-life, and maintenance-free energy solutions. In many practical situations, frequent battery replacement is difficult, …
Published in International Journal of Electro-Mechanics and Material Behaviour · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Design and Development of a Triboelectric Sensor for a Generic Counting Application
Abstract: In today’s consumer-oriented market, researchers are increasingly focusing on harvesting energy from ambient and renewable sources to enable sustainable power generation and reduce dependency on conventional energy resources such as batteries and fossil-fuel-based electricity. The rapid growth of portable electronics, wireless sensor networks, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices has created a significant demand for low-power, long-life, and maintenance-free energy solutions. In many practical situations, frequent battery replacement is difficult, …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 38–48 Read article
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Research on Turbine Volute by Varying Different Mass Flow Rate using CFX
Abstract: The volute is a necessary component in the centrifugal machines. Low efficiency is the fundamental disadvantage of a radial flow turbine, no matter the turbine being an essential low-cost technology for hydropower generation. Poor flow profile has been mentioned by way of different radial flow turbine overall performance investigators as one of the reasons for the underperformance. Improving its overall performance is a tremendous way to enhance the total performance …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–39 Read article
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VLSI Based Traffic Light Controller
Abstract: This study details the development and realization of an advanced traffic light control system utilizing VHDL (Very High-Speed Integrated Circuit Hardware Description Language) in conjunction with FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) technology. The system is designed to regulate a four-way intersection, with one primary high-traffic road intersecting with a less congested side road. To enhance traffic efficiency and minimize idle times, the model incorporates intelligent features such as a vehicle …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 40–47 Read article
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Predicting flexural strength from alccofine and fly-ash as partial replacement of cement for high strength concrete
Abstract: Materials of different sourced has been applied by researchers to partially replace cement, this has been producing commendable results, the intension of these studies are to reduce waste generation from some of this materials and reduced cost, most of this material are sourced locally, this implies that it will be economical for construction engineers as this concept are achieving tremendous results, the study is to monitor flexural strength from Alccofine …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 40–64 Read article
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A Sustainable and Green Prototyping Framework for Low-carbon and Resource-efficient Virtual Product Development
Abstract: The increasing emphasis on sustainable manufacturing has intensified the need for environmentally responsible design and development methodologies for polymer and polymer-composite materials, where material selection, processing routes, and waste generation play a critical role in overall environmental impact. This paper presents a Sustainable and Green Prototyping (SGP) framework that integrates Virtual Prototyping (VP), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and multi-objective optimization to systematically reduce carbon footprint, energy consumption, and material waste …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 459–471 Read article
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Efficient Cooling with Peltier Modules: A Guide to Air Cooler Design
Abstract: The average annual temperature is rising due to the daily rise in global warming, which makes life more difficult and stressful for those who live in load-shedding-affected areas. Modern cooling technologies, such as air conditioners and coolers, are useless during the hottest parts of the day because they don't use inverters to generate backup electricity. In order to address the issues of portability, economy, and cost-effectiveness, the idea of alternative …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 42–47 Read article
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System Preplanning Theory by using Failure vs. Reliability Analysis of DSP-270P Polycrystalline SPV System: A Comparative Approach
Abstract: A preplanning idea is always required before installing any new system. So, we present an approach for technical preplanning excluding mechanical designing and cost through this paper, to make the system more reliable as well as proper array selection scheme through the comparative analysis. It is implemented by using the comparative approach of optimized and non-optimized output for DSP270P polycrystalline SPV array through PSO, P&O and GA techniques with the …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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Removal of Lead and Zinc from Industrial Waste water by Amla leaves Nano-bioadsorbent
Abstract: In the present research work, amla leaves (Phyllanthusemblica) were used for preparing nanobioadsorbent to remove heavy metals viz. Lead (Pb) and Zinc (Zn) present in wastewater. The major advantage of using amla leaves as bioadsorbent is its easy availability, abundance, low cost, biodegradable and eco-friendly nature. Prepared bioadsorbent was characterized by infrared spectroscopy (IR), SEM and BET techniques. Variation in the experimental conditions such as pH, adsorbent dosage, stirring speed …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 6–15 Read article
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AI-Assisted Optimization of Supersonic Airfoil Shapes Using CFD Coupling
Abstract: This paper presents a novel framework for optimizing supersonic airfoil geometries through integrated artificial intelligence and computational fluid dynamics coupling. Traditional gradient-based optimization methods for high-speed aerodynamic shapes suffer from computational expense and convergence difficulties in non-convex design spaces. The proposed methodology employs a deep neural network surrogate model trained on high-fidelity Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes solutions to approximate aerodynamic performance metrics across the design space. A hybrid particle swarm-genetic algorithm searches …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 8–17 Read article
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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