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Evolutionary to Revolutionary HEMT Structures
Abstract: In addition to the material engineering in HEMT, structural engineering has also lead to various new devices with improved performance like increase current, gm, linearity, breakdown etc. Some of these prominent structures have been discussed in the following review
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Case Study on the Limitations of Prefabricated Building Technology in Ethiopian Building Industry: The Case of Addis Ababa
Abstract: AbstractWorldwide, prefabricated method of construction (PMC) is the most practicable and effective method of construction. However, in Ethiopia it is not further growing and the construction sector depends on conventional method of construction (CMoC). On the contrary, the building construction industry in Ethiopia is increasing due to tremendous growth in population and fast urbanization. The purpose of this study was to investigate the critical causes that limit the application of …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Seismic Performance of RCC Elevated Liquid Storage Tank
Abstract: As compared to other Civil Engineering structures elevated liquid storage tank is the 2nd most vulnerable structure under earthquake excitation, reason is more the flexibility and more the mass causes the longer time periods. In most of the cases it is almost equal to or up to 4 seconds. This paper compares the seismic analysis of Intz, Circular and Rectangular shape elevated liquid storage tanks of capacity 250m3 in accordance …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Static and Dynamic performance of RCC framed structure subjected to Geometric and Material non linearity
Abstract: Extensive research in the field of construction materials has led to the manufacture of improved materials and the engineers are familiar with the properties of the materials more than ever before. This has helped to predict the behavior of the structure in its entire intended time of service. Finite element based software can now predict the structural elements that may becritical in due course of time. These analyses are tedious …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Fibers in Concrete
Abstract: Engineering Cementitious Composites (ECC) is an advanced growing method to increase the longevity of the structure in all behaviour aspects. ECC consist of cement, fine aggregate, fiber and water.High performance, ductility and durability of cementitious matrix can be achieved by addition of fiber. Nowadays, the member of fibers play a vital role to increase the overall structural behaviour of concrete matrix. In that, synthetic-based fibers are used in various applications. …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Comparative Analysis of Structure Subjected to Blast Loading
Abstract: Structures are constantly evolving with regard to the safety and usability criteria. The structures are expected to provide safe shelter for the dwellers by providing economy and value at the same time. As we progress further into the twenty-first century, engineers are presented with modern problems that their predecessors were almost none accustomed to. Blast loads on the structures were one of such loads that the engineers in the past …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Application and Limitation of Metal Thermochemical Processing
Abstract: The technically intriguing and monetarily feasible technique for enhancing the surface layer of materials is surface engineering. The aim is to establish a vast scope of useable attributes that are separate from the core substrate, together with physical, chemical, electrical, electronic, magnetic, or mechanical, even though the material surface monitors the operational life throughout many implementations. The thermochemical intervention, a type of surface engineering, uses heat diffusion to incorporate non-metal …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Dual Powered Two-wheeler for Vendors
Abstract: Today the major problem faced by the Indians is the day by day fuel cost increment. We are introducing a new method to reduce fossil fuel usage without compromising on the efficiency of our two-wheeler with reduction in the overall fuel cost. We can increase the efficiency and reduce pollution by the usage of this dual powered vehicle. The objective of this paper is to construct an efficient petrol bike …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 39–48 Read article
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The Study on Energy-Efficient Context-Aware Architecture for Wired or Wireless Communication System
Abstract: The ever-increasing technical developments in the engineering of embedded systems, along with The proliferation of small sensor design and implementation has allowed mobile devices (e.g. Smartphones) understand everyday human acts, events and experiences. Consequently, inferring a wide spectrum of mobile application user-based behaviours from a very diverse background gathered from a collection of sensory measurements has attracted a great deal of attention in the field of ubiquitous sensing science. The …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Major Challenges for Sustainable Water Management: A Review
Abstract: Water is a precious resource vital for all forms of life. It is ample in nature but has significant temporal and spatial variability. With increasing population, the per capita share of water on earth is decreasing, and in some regions it has reached at very low levels and where communities face water stress and water scarcity. While lack of safe drinking water is a major problem for close to a …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Research on Numerical Simulation of Fluids Based on BIM Boundary Conditions in the Lower Fazi River in Taichung
Abstract: Building Information Model (BIM) application in Taiwan, After sorting out the literature, it is found that the water conservancy field is less used, Computer processing technology is becoming more and more mature, Engineering fluid simulation software has various parameter control and high precision, Simulation channel analysis can be controlled by establishing the edge model to control the water conservancy factor, In this study, BIM was introduced into the river section …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–18 Read article
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Effect of fly ash and used foundry sand on flexural strength of reactive powder concrete
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Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Fiber-Reinforced Cement Mortar for Brick Masonry
Abstract: Masonry construction has some advantages in comparison to reinforced concrete and steel construction. Masonry buildings are widely used for housing construction not only in India but in many parts of the world. These advantages are thermal comfort, sound control, possibility of addition and alterations after construction, less form work, easy and inexpensive repair, use of locally available material, need of less skilled labor and less engineering intervention, etc. Seismic resistance …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 7–10 Read article
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Strength Assessment of RCC Beams Subjected to Corrosion
Abstract: The damage assessment of civil structural members is one of the most important and recently emerging fields in engineering. Deterioration of a structure may occur due to a host of factors such as poor workmanship, improper maintenance, atmospheric effects, accidents, natural calamities. Certain causes like environmental effects, natural calamities cannot be controlled. Therefore, durability of concrete structures especially those exposed to aggressive environments is of great concern. Many deterioration causes …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 139–152 Read article
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Use of Industrial and Agricultural Waste in Soil Stabilization
Abstract: Soil is the foundation material, which supports loads from the overlying structure. Soil is the most widely used material in a highway system, either in its natural form or in a processed form. Also, all pavement structures eventually rest on soil foundation. The construction cost can be considerably decreased by selecting local materials including local soils for the construction of the lower layers of the pavement such as the sub-base …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 58–62 Read article
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Utilization of Flue Gas Conditioned Fly Ashes in Cement and Construction Industries
Abstract: Fly ash is a waste generated from coal based boilers and has been used in various civil engineeringapplications. The pozzolanic activity of the fly ash plays a major role in its utilization. The ageing of theelectrostatic precipitators (ESPs), variation in coal and ash properties results in higher suspendedparticulate matter (SPM) emissions. Globally the SPM limits are being reduced, flue gas conditioning(FGC), i.e. dosing of ammonia and sulphur trioxide to the …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 69–80 Read article
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The ballistics device- Potato Cannon
Abstract: Spud guns, also known as potato cannons, represent a fascinating intersection of ingenuity, physics, and recreational engineering. This paper delves into the dynamics, construction, and potential applications of spud guns. These devices typically consist of a combustion chamber, a barrel, and a triggering mechanism. The propulsion system involves igniting a gaseous mixture, often generated from aerosol propellants or other combustible materials, which propels a projectile—usually a potato or similar object—out …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Aspect of Power Transformer Design and Optimization
Abstract: Transformer is one of the most important components of power system. Preliminarily it looksa simple device but from analysis and innovative point of view, it is the big bank ofengineering, which comprises civil, mechanical, chemical and electrical engineering. It is thetime of taking challenges and respective solution of minimizing cost of transformer withoutaffecting customer specifications. This is only possible by design optimization process.Optimization is the process of making something better. …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 8–18 Read article
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Design and Implementation of BLDC Motor Driven Electric Vehicle Using MPPT Controller
Abstract: Minimal and medium power applications benefit greatly from BLDC motor efficiency, high torque-to-inertia ratio, large energy volume, low maintenance requirements and wide speed control range. Resistance found that by deleting phase current sensors and regulating the basic frequency switching of the voltage source inverter (VSI), the proposed control algorithm lowers power losses caused by high frequency switching. With Modern days fuel prices soaring so high for common people, electrical engineers …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 41–51 Read article
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Mathematical Modelling and Comprehensive Review on the Application of Evolutionary Strategies in Design Optimization of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
Abstract: This review article presents the application of different evolutionary algorithms which have been utilized for design and optimization of shell and tube heat exchangers in the last decade. The traditional trial and error design approaches can be replaced by such evolutionary algorithms. These evolutionary techniques do not need information of derivatives and hence it can be implemented in various heat exchangers geometry without much complication. Many such EA’s are successfully …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 67–78 Read article