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Heat Transfer in Single Effect Solar Assisted LiBr-H2O Absorption Refrigeration Cycle
Abstract: This paper describes the heat transfer model of LiBr-H2O vapour absorption cooling system implemented in engineering equation solver (EES). The detailed first law analysis of the system is presented. Effects of operating temperature and pressure on the heat load in various components, coefficient of performance (COP), and circulation ratio of the system have been carried out. Impact of solution heat exchanger effectiveness on system performance is also studied. The study …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Preparation and Evaluation of Abaca and Pineapple Leaf Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites
Abstract: Natural, biodegradable, and renewable materials are intended to take the place of synthetic ones in current research. Natural fiber composites are the subject of extensive research due to their special qualities and environmental friendliness. The fact that natural fibers are readily available, manageable, and biodegradable makes them advantageous. Evaluation of the changes in the mechanical properties of polypropylene reinforced with chopped pineapple leaf and abaca fiber is the objective of …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Improvement of Sand Subgrade Soil Strength with Geogride Reinforcement
Abstract: The quality and life of pavement is greatly affected by the type of sub-grade, sub base and base course materials. The most important of these are the type and quality of sub-grade soil. But in Iraq most of the flexible pavements are needed to be constructed over weak and problematic sub-grade. Flexible pavements constructed on weak subgrade with low California bearing ratio (CBR) are required to increase its total thickness. …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Bond Behavior of Reinforced Concrete using Artificial Sand with Quarry Dust as Fine Aggregate
Abstract: Reinforced concrete (RC) is most widely used material in the construction industry. Normally natural sand is used as fine aggregate in the production of conventional concrete. Natural sand is obtained from the river bed through mining operation. To fulfill the requirement of construction industry excessive mining of sand from river bed has been carried out. It is causing threat to the natural environment. Hence, Indian government has led down restrictions …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 44–50 Read article
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MECHANICAL CHARACTERISATION AND METALLOGRAPHY OF SiO2 PARTICULATE REINFORCED ALUMINA MATRIX COMPOSITE PROCESSED BY POWDER METALLURGY
Abstract: Metal matrix composite has a wide variety of applications in field of aerospace industry, automotive and military application. This paper focuses on developing a new composite and characterization for determining the mechanical properties of composite. SiO2 particulate reinforced alumina matrix composite is to be developed by combining alumina as matrix and SiO2 as reinforcement phase with help of poly vinyl alcohol as binder. Compaction pressure and sintering temperature is varied …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Processing and Properties of In situ Synthesized Reinforcements in Molten Magnesium
Abstract: In situ synthesized reinforcements for magnesium composites are an attractive area of research especially due to the inherent advantages of the process. Various reinforcements such as intermetallics and ceramics have proved their effectiveness in magnesium by imparting higher mechanical and tribological properties to the metal matrix. Fabrication of reinforcements in molten magnesium matrix is a very critical area owing to large scale production prospective and ease of implementation. This paper …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Advance green fiber reinforced thermosetting composites for reliable assistive device fabrication
Abstract: The biodegradable green fibers derived from natural plants are abundantly available and are currently considered as potential reinforcements. Present study aims at investigating the mechanical properties of green jute fiber reinforced thermoset composites as possible alternatives to the inorganic glass fiber reinforced prosthetic assistive device. Continuous green jute fiber are treated with sodium hydroxide and acetic acid, and then added to epoxy and polyester at varying fiber loadings to produce …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Comprehensive Evaluation of Abrasive Water Jet Machining of Fiber Reinforced Polymers
Abstract: The machining process of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers is significant and the researchers are continually working to achieve the better machining qualities. There are numerous issues with the machining abilities of traditional machining techniques for fiber reinforced polymers because of heterogeneous and anisotropic properties of FRP materials. Advanced manufacturing processes such as laser beam, ultrasonic, EDM, water jet and abrasive water jet machining are the alternatives to the conventional making …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 7–16 Read article
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Durability and Non Destructive Test of Hybrid Fibre Reinforced Concrete
Abstract: AbstractAim: This paper presents the strength and performances of steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) and hybrid fibre reinforced concrete (HFRC). The hybrid fibre is considered in the combination of hooked end steel fibres and polypropylenes fibres. Method: To study the durability properties, the fibre content dosage V f ranged from 0.5 to 2.0% of steel fibres, and 0.8SF0.3PP, 0.7SF0.3PP, 0.6SF0.4PP, 0.5SF0.5PP of hybrid fibres. 10 mixes including one control mix …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 31–45 Read article
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Optimal Green Design of a Reinforced Cement Concrete Footing
Abstract: The goal of a civil engineer is not only to design, analyse, construct and maintain a safe green environment for the living but also to provide an efficient design which optimizes the use of concrete. The design of footing plays an important role in the design of structures carrying heavy loading. The footing is the vital element of the structure which carries the entire load of the structure and transfer …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 23–38 Read article
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Dynamic Behavior of Asphalt Stabilized and Grid Reinforced Subgrade Soil
Abstract: The impact of repeated loading (punching shear) on Asphalt stabilized and grid reinforced subgrade soil have been investigated in this study. Specimens of 152mm diameter and 116 mm in height have been prepared, cured, and then tested using the pneumatic repeated load system PRLS. The deformation-load repetitions data were recorded for each case. Data were fed to the finite element software for the modeling process. An assessment was conducted to …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Finite Element Modeling of Asphalt Concrete Pavement Reinforced with Geogrid by Using 3-D PLAXIS Software
Abstract: This paper presents an axisymmetric finite element (FE) model to analyze the behavior of unreinforced and geogrid reinforced asphalt concrete pavement subjected to various tire pressures. The model was loaded with an incremental loading from 100 to 600 kPa with 50 kPa increment and the critical pavement responses such as total stress and vertical surface deflection were determined for unreinforced and geogrid reinforced flexible pavement. The results indicated that during …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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The Effect of Temperature on Possible Microorganisms Isolated and Identified in Freshwater and Saltwater Media from Mixed Crude Oil
Abstract: The investigation of the effect of temperature on the characteristics and properties of microorganisms isolated and identified in freshwater and saltwater media mixed with crude oil demonstrates the potential impact of temperature variation under different bioreactor conditions. However, temperature was identified as an inhibitor of microbial growth, resulting in a decrease in the population of individual organisms sampled during the investigation. This trend was observed in both freshwater and saltwater …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 36–47 Read article
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An Experimental Study on the Fabrication and Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Hybrid Composites
Abstract: Natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites are increasingly investigated as lower-impact alternatives to conventional synthetic fiber systems. This work fabricated and mechanically characterized a sisal-coconut coir fiber-reinforced epoxy hybrid composite and compared its performance with a glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) epoxy composite under the reported laboratory conditions. The hybrid reinforcement contained 75% sisal fiber and 25% coconut coir fiber and was incorporated into an epoxy LY556/HY951 matrix by the hand lay-up technique. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Geosynthetic polymeric material Reinforced Model Shallow Foundation's Monotonic and Cyclic Uplift Response Affected by Ground Inclination
Abstract: The foundation system of any structure is vital for ensuring safety, serviceability, and performance, particularly when subjected to vertical and uplift forces. While conventional foundations are primarily designed to resist compressive loads, structures such as transmission towers, offshore platforms, buried pipelines, retaining systems, and marine facilities are frequently subjected to uplift forces generated by wind, waves, buoyancy, and cyclic loading. Under such conditions, the uplift resistance of soil and uplift …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Strengthening of RC Structures Using CFRP-Near Surface Mounted Technique
Abstract: This study reviews the literature on fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) and their applications in near-surface mounted (NSM) applications. Since fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites outperform many conventional steel reinforcing methods in terms of quality, they are nearly entirely dependent on advanced concrete technology. Many structures that will still be in use two decades from now have already been constructed. A portion of these structures must undergo enhancements or be replaced, as they …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 304–313 Read article
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Influence of Corrosion on Flexural Strength of Concrete
Abstract: The large-scale infrastructure uses reinforcement concrete. It has been believed that protection to steel reinforcement by concrete is permanent. The influence of atmospheric corrosion of steel and its performance in concrete has been subject to controversy in the construction industry. Service life of reinforced concrete structure can be significantly reduced when the corrosion of reinforcing steel is initiated; the product of corrosion expands and occupies greater volume than original volume …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 35–42 Read article
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Functionally Graded Natural Fibre and SiC-reinforced Polymer Composite: Mechanical Properties
Abstract: Multifunctional materials, also called functionally graded materials (FGMs), are based on natural fibres or fillers and vary in composition and/or microstructure to control functional, structural, or thermal, properties. Functionally graded materials (FGMs) have been created for use in spacecraft, aircraft, and other engineering applications because they can withstand extremely high temperatures. Particle-reinforced FGMs, which make up the majority of FGMs, are made differently depending on their position. The mechanical and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 4, 2023 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Study on the Variations in Physicochemical Property Concentration in a Contaminated Fresh and Salt Water
Abstract: In this research, the dispersion of crude oil contaminated was subjected into laboratory observations and results were recorded. These results were used to develop and adopt mathematical models for a proper engineering experimental practice. 1.5m3 volumes of fresh water and salt water were filled in two tanks of equal fit at the same intervals along the tanks and depth, where samples were collected for the purpose of analysis of physicochemical …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Date palm Leaf Fiber reinforced with polymer matrix composite.
Abstract: The demand for composites incorporating robust fibers is significant across diverse industries, driven by the favorable attributes of strength, lightness, and cost-effectiveness. Within GCC countries, date palm (DP) serves as a valuable source of cellulosic fibers, highly esteemed for its widespread availability. These fibers can be sourced from midribs, spadix stems, leaflets, and mesh. Date palm leaf fibers are becoming more and more popular as a way to strengthen composite …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 12, 2023 · pp. 40–48 Read article