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Influence of Process Parameters of TIG Welding Process on Mechanical Properties of SS304L Welded Joint: A Review
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to study the effects of various process parameters (welding current, filler materials and groove design) of tungsten inert gas welding (TIG) on aspect ratio, hardness and impact strength of SS304L welded joint. Aspect ratios are obtained by taking the ratio of bead width and bead penetration. This bead dimensions can be measured by digital vernier calipers. Weld joint quality depends on the bead dimensions. …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Experimental Investigation and Surface Morphology Study on Areca Fiber Composite Material
Abstract: Composites manufactured from areca fibers had their characteristics assessed in recent research. Shape and size were determined by cutting the stem. It takes six months to dry the fibers once they are taken from the tree stem. Because pectin, cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin make up the bulk of it. It has great regeneration capacity and is a resource material made of wood fibers. The untreated and chemically treated fibers are …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 459–468 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Effect of Temperature and Molarity on Compressive Strength of Geopolymer Concrete
Abstract: Geopolymer concrete is a relatively new development in the field of concrete, in which regular Portlandcement is completely replaced with pozzolanic material such as fly ash, which is then activated by astrongly alkaline solution to function as a binder in the mix. As a result, we must manufactureenvironmentally friendly concrete to address issues such as global warming and CO2 emissions intothe atmosphere generated by standard Portland cement production. An experimental …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 34–39 Read article
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Comparing Consistency Limits of Black Cotton Soil with Cement Waste Dust and Wood Shaving Ash
Abstract: In the field of civil engineering, soil has to play a prime role right from planning a structure to the end of life of that structure. But some of the soils do not offer that service which a civil engineer wants to get. Shrinking in dry state and swelling in wet state, is the well-known proved proverb for black cotton soil. In Saurashtra, southern part of the zone has such …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Effect of Silicon Addition on 1% Cr Hardfacing Alloy
Abstract: Hardfacing of functional components of heavy engineering equipments enhances the resistance to wear and abrasion. Silicon (Si) metal is widely used as the deoxidizer and ferrite stabilizer. An experimental investigation was conducted using, low carbon high Chromium (Cr) steel electrode with different Si contents in the form of ferro-silicon to evaluate the influence of Si additions. In this work, Si in varying amount (1–5 wt%) is added to Fe-C-Cr welding …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 17, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 40–46 Read article
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Mechanical Property Assessment of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Composites Through Experimental Research
Abstract: Natural fibre reinforced composites are gradually taking the place of synthetic fibre composites due to its inexpensive cost, low density, and ease of supply. Furthermore, the addition of some waste materials to composites has remarkable properties that are attracting interest from a wide range of technical domains. Fibre reinforced with glass, carbon, and jute were used to generate hybrid composites. As a filler, different amounts of eggshell powder were mixed …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 244–251 Read article
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Study of High Strength Fiber Reinforced Metakaolin Concrete under Flexure and SplitTensile Strength
Abstract: An experimental investigation was carried out to study the effect of inclusion of metakaolin and steel fibers on high strength concrete in flexure and split tensile strength. The beams of 150x150x700 mm were casted. M60 grade of concrete was used. Superplasticizers were used to improve workability. The metakolin was added upto 20% with the increments of 5% and steel fibers were added upto 5% with the increment of 0.5%. Various …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 70–80 Read article
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Effect of Kinesiotaping Versus Static Orthosis for Pain and Functional Status in the Patients with Tennis Elbow
Abstract: Tennis elbow is frequently reported condition characterized by pain at the lateral aspect of the elbow, which affects day to day activities at home and job. There are a few literatures about the effective treatment for tennis elbow. So the aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of static orthosis and kinesiotaping (KT) in the patients with tennis elbow. It was an experimental study. A total of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Comprehensive Performance Assessment of Silane-Treated Bio-Extracted Husk Fiber Reinforced Composites for Sustainable Construction Applications
Abstract: This research project is an extensive experimental study on bio-extracted husk fiber polymer composites with a focus on silane surface treatment. Bio-extracted rice husk fibers underwent an alkali-enzymatic hybrid extraction process followed by a 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) treatment for improved interfacial adhesion and matrix compatibility. Resin composites with treated and untreated fibers were fabricated with a weight ratio of 10%, 20%, and 30% via hand lay-up methods. A battery of mechanical …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 229–241 Read article
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Analysis of Quicklime Production from Eggshell through Factorial Study
Abstract: Factorial analysis is a method used in experimental design to assess the impact of different input factors on the resulting output. Quicklime is used extensively in many sectors, including those that produce paper, glass, tannery products, agriculture, water treatment, building, and agriculture. This study focused on evaluating key parameters in the calcination process, specifically calcination temperature, calcination time, and the size of eggshell and snail shell particles. The study successfully …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Design and Fabrication of a 3D-Printed Femur Model: Insights into Mechanical Properties and Implant Research
Abstract: This study is an attempt to analyse the 3D printing of the female femur model of the central India region and provides ample suggestions for bone implant research. This article discusses the design development and experimental validation of finite element analysis (FEA) results with the 3D-printed bone model. Using CT scan data, the FE analysis is executed on a real femur bone of a 25-year-old female of 52 kg weight …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 329–338 Read article
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Utilization of Pond Ash as a Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate Using Alccofine in Conventional Concrete
Abstract: Pond ash is the byproduct and is produce from coal plants. These plants release byproduct in major quantity which effects the environment. In this paper, an experimental work has been done on the conventional concrete with pond ash as replacement of fine aggregate. The grade of the concrete is M-40 and nine concrete mixes named as F1, F2, F3, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and G6 were prepared with different …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Feasibility of Optimized Heat Source Assisted Combustion in Solid Rocket Motors
Abstract: Advances in rocket propulsion have a predominant role in space exploration developments. As an active chemical propulsion system, the efficiency of operations depends largely upon the nature of the combustion process and related energy transfer. Modern rockets are well known to epitomizes a distinct area of propulsion assisted by external thermal source(s)/rocket boosters. The presence of external heat source(s) encourages high possibility of fire risk/ hazards, which can adequately threaten …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 12–25 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of Residual Stress, Micro-Hardness and Corrosion Behavior of HVOF Sprayed Composite Coating
Abstract: The utilisation of non-traditional composite coating materials, enhanced lubrication, and surface geometry optimisation have all contributed to the tribological performance. Piston rings are among the most crucial engine parts since friction causes between 40 and 45 percent of all energy loss. Fuel efficiency, power loss, and exhaust pollutants are all strongly impacted by the piston assembly's tribological performance. The present study's primary goal was to develop composite coating by using …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 77–82 Read article
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Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: This study investigates the thermal decomposition and mechanical properties of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites (FRPCs) using Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA). The research focuses on improving the recycling and recovery process of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (CFRPs), addressing environmental concerns regarding their disposal. By analyzing the effects of different heating rates (5°C and 10°C per minute) and atmospheric conditions (nitrogen, oxygen, and a combination of both), the study identifies optimal parameters for maximizing …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 386–393 Read article
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BisGMA/Thermoplastic Polymer Blends: A Study of Mechanical and Corrosive Properties
Abstract: AbstractThe objective of this work is to synthesize various blends of Bisphenol-A-glycidyldimethacrylate (BisGMA) resin with different proportions of thermoplastic polymers like poly-N-vinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and poly-ethyleneoxazoline (PEOZ) and to study their mechanical and corrosive properties. The experimental results showed that BisGMA/PVP and BisGMA/PEOZ blends displayed an improvement in the mechanical properties over unmodified BisGMA resin and the 50:50 blend system is the optimum blend composition in both BisGMA/PVP and BisGMA/PEOZ blends. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Production and Characterization of Essential oil using the Solvent Extraction Method from Brassica nigra seeds
Abstract: The purpose of this study is the Production, Optimization and Characterization of oil from Brassica nigra seeds using the Solvent Extraction Method. The result shows no difference from the seed oil extract from the mustard plants which grows in other parts of the world. This is to create awareness to utilize the Brassica nigra seed locally grown, as a potential source of edible oil for health benefit, such as additives …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 5–20 Read article
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Optimization of Surface Roughness and Material Removal Rate for Dry Turning Operation in CNC Lathe UsingTaguchi Method
Abstract: In this work the cutting of AISI 1045 material will be carried out using CNC lathe followed by Taguchi methodology. Taguchi method is usedto formulate the experimental layout. A Taguchi L9 design of experiment (DOE) will be applied and the analysis ofvariance (ANOVA) will carried out to determine the effect of process parameters on process performance. To analysethe effect of each parameter on the machining characteristics and to predict the …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 46–53 Read article
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Structured Teaching Programme on Planned Parenthood among Primigravida Mothers
Abstract: Introduction: Parenting is the hardest job any person will ever have. Planning about parenthood is considered as a vital step in economic and social planning. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme (STP) on knowledge regarding planned parenthood among primigravida mothers. Methodology: A pre-experimental one group pretest posttest design was employed in the study. The sample consist of 50 primigravida mothers selected by simple random sampling at village …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–19 Read article
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Slurry Erosion Behaviour of D-Gun Sprayed Cr3C2-25NiCr and WC-12Co Coatings on CA6NM Turbine Steel Material
Abstract: In this research work, Erosive wear behaviour of hydraulic turbine material, i.e., CA6NM is investigated. The samples of alloy were coated by different powders Cr3C2-25NiCr and WC-12Co with detonation spray gun technique. Erosion tests have been conducted on self-made erosion test rig with different parameters. L9 Taguchi technique has been used for design of experiment by taking four factors viz. impact velocity, impact angle, slurry concentration and particle size. The …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 8–17 Read article