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1472 articles for “Mechanical Properties”
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Mechanical Properties of Tri Sustainable NBR/Cement Waste/Rice Husks Silica Blend
Abstract: AbstractThe accumulation of agricultural and industrial manufacturing waste is an important environmental problem of the most countries in which the means of recycling these waste are not available. Therefore, it is important to find sustainable green engineering applications for the integration of these wastes in the industry and be an environmental, economic and industrial competitor and alternative to materials existing now. Cement waste and rice husks silica were added as …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 29–31 Read article
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Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Carbon Reinforced Composite for Different Process Parameters Using FDM
Abstract: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) stands as an advanced rapid prototyping technique, widely appreciated for its efficiency in constructing functional components within a reasonable timeframe. In this experimental exploration, a comparative analysis of mechanical properties was conducted on components manufactured through the FDM technique, specifically with a 20% concentration of SCF-PLA. The study considered process variables like layer thickness, infill pattern, and infill density. Employing diverse process parameters, a standard sample …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 13, 2023 · pp. 218–228 Read article
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Mechanical Properties Investigation of Green Waste Composite Material
Abstract: Widespread accessibility and abundance of natural fibres are driving forces behind renewed focus on eco-friendly solutions. Researchers have recently begun to focus on natural fibres as reinforcement due to their many advantages over more conventional materials. Natural fibre is an attractive ecological and biodegradable alternative to most common glass fibre, synthetic reinforcement, because of its high specific and low cost mechanical capabilities. India is home to a wealth of untapped …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 4, 2023 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Mechanical Properties of Composites Made from Waste PET and Coconut Husk Fibres Using an Innovative Method
Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to develop a composite material based on two waste products, namely, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and coconut husk fibres using a simple innovative method to improve its mechanical properties. The fibres, after extraction, were treated with 5 wt% NaOH. They were then coated with a thin layer of polyester resin. The composite specimens were then manufactured in an industrial furnace. The shredded PET …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 56–71 Read article
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Effect of Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Silver Nanoparticles Embedded in Phosphate Glasses
Abstract: AbstractSilver nanoparticles have been embedded in CaO-P2O5 and CaO-CaF2-P2O5 glasses using melt quenching technique and heat treatment process. The growth of silver nanoparticles in the glass matrix appeared to be time dependent. Mechanical properties such as Vickers hardness, fracture toughness and brittleness for the glass samples were evaluated using a Vickers Indentation technique. Variation in Vickers hardness, Fracture toughness, and brittleness was observed with an increase in the size of …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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INFLUENCE OF PULSED TIG WELDING PROCESS PARAMETERS ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY JOINT: A REVIEW
Abstract: The increase use of aluminium alloy in the previous decades in automobile industry have recommended the research towards learning its behaviour in dissimilar condition with application. Pulsed tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding in aluminium alloy is one of the generally utilized method towards manufacturing the car parts. The present work relates to the enhancement of mechanical properties of Aluminium amalgam welds through beat tungsten latent gas (TIG) welding process. Input …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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STUDY OF THE RHEOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF DISPOSED POLYPROPYLENE AND POLYVINYL CHLORIDE BINARY MIXTURES
Abstract: In this study, various compositions were prepared by modifying the decommissioned polypropylene (PP)-based polymer waste with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in different proportions for the purpose of modification, and the flow index and physical and mechanical properties of their alloys were studied. As a result of the research, the following results were obtained. PP/PVC binary compositions were prepared and samples were obtained based on 6 different proportions by changing the amount …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 Read article
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Effect of Halloysite Loading Rate on Mechanical Properties and Thermal Stability of HNT/Epoxy Nanocomposite
Abstract: Halloysite nanotube (HNT) based polymer matrix composites were fabricated through casting using ultrasonication, followed by compression moulding method. In this research, HNT is taken into account as reinforcement, dispersed into the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A epoxy (LY 556). HNT/x (x=0 to 5 wt.%) composites were analysed according to the mechanical properties like tensile, flexural, hardness and impact. It has been found that thermal stability has been appreciably improved and calculated …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 31–45 Read article
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Comparative Study of Mechanical Properties of Sisal/Epoxy, Fiber/Glass Epoxy, Sisal/Fiber Glass/Epoxy Composites
Abstract: The rate at which non-renewable resources are consumed increases, the research of using eco-friendly and sustainable materials has been in the spotlight lately. The companies from different industries are trying to find replacements for traditional synthetic materials to limit their environmental impact and promote sustainable eco-friendly initiatives. One such approach is the usage of natural fiber polymer composites as it provides a biodegradable and renewable structural alternative over traditional synthetic …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Mechanical Properties of Rice Husk Ash Based Concrete Composites
Abstract: The production of rice is important all over the world. The husk that is made is usually used as a combustible material to prepare fields, giving energy through both direct combustion and gasification. The material rice husk ash may be quite fine. A common particle size for rice husk ash is 3 to 75 µm. This research demonstrates how the rice husk ash affects the mechanical properties of concrete composites. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 7, 2024 · pp. 67–72 Read article
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Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Thin Wall Ductile Iron
Abstract: Currently many cast parts are produced in aluminum rather than cast iron, because of the drive to get high strength /weight ratio for application in automobile and aerospace. Ductile Iron casting of approximately 2-3mm section thickness better known as Thin wall ductile iron (TWDI) having high strength /weight ratio and better mechanical properties than Aluminum alloys. The effect of various parameters like, post inoculation, gating and feeding, moulding sand mix …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 35–39 Read article
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Development and Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Bio-Degradable Grass Fiber Composite Reinforced with Shrimp Shell Powder for Sustainable Applications
Abstract: Shrimp, a significant area of the seafood industry in terms of production, is exceeded by only prawn and salmon in terms of volume; its global annual production exceeds 4.4 million tons. India is a sea of shrimp production: the country recorded a record high production of 9 lakh tonnes (900,000 metric tonnes) of cultured shrimp in 2021. Andhra Pradesh was the major contributor to cultured shrimp culture, amounting to around …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 720–731 Read article
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Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Bamboo-Plastic Composites by Alkali Treatment and Illustration via Scanning Electron Microscopy
Abstract: The morphological properties, tensile and flexural strength of composite materials made of bamboo fibres and plastic were investigated. Bamboo-plastic composites (BPCs) were made from bamboo fibres, plastic, and urea formaldehyde (UF) resin to evaluate the effects on mechanical properties. Two different types of plastics, namely polypropylene (PP) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) were used to make the composite fabrication. The bamboo fibres were extracted after soaking them in a sodium hydroxide …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 86–95 Read article
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Effect of Flame Retardants on the Flammability and Mechanical Properties of Recycled Cellulose FiberThermoplastic Composites
Abstract: In this work, recycled cellulose fiber and two different types of flame retardants, including magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) with smaller particle size and zinc borate with antimony trioxide (ZB-AT), were heavily combined with thermoplastic polymer to create a fire retardant composite. Composites were made using a melt-blending technique and injection molding, which have a number of benefits like being inexpensive, being able to get rid of industrial materials, and having superior …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Analysis of Mechanical Properties of EN 24 Steel After Austempering and Martempering
Abstract: :- The mechanical properties of steel decide its applicability for a particular condition. Heat treatment processes are commonly used to enhance the required properties of steel. The present work aims at experimentally investigating the effects of normalizing, Austempering and timed quenching on AISI 4340 steel. The material was machined to ASTM standards and then different tests like microstructure analysis, hardness test, impact test, and were carried out after the heat …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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Fabrication and Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Quartz Particulate Reinforced Aluminium Composite
Abstract: Composites are processed by adding a reinforcement phase in a base metal. The base material is known as a matrix and the constituent that is added is called reinforcement. The matrix acts as a support while the reinforcements attach themselves in their respective positions which results in the synthesis of a material which has different mechanical and thermal properties compared to their raw materials. Since aluminium is used as a …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Improvement of Geometric Tolerances and Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites
Abstract: In the field of metal matrix composite materials, there has been a generous thrust towards the development of electrical discharge machining (EDM). In this study, stir casted aluminum hybrid metal matrix composites were successfully machined using EDM by analyzing the input process parameters namely, pulse-on time, peak current, and gap voltage using L27 orthogonal array. The ideal conditions for various output responses such as material removal rate, circularity, and radial …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1583–1592 Read article
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Design and Development of Fiber Sandwiched Composite Materials for the Improvement of Mechanical Properties
Abstract: This research paper presents the development and mechanical characterization of fiber sandwiched composite materials (FSCM) to address the increasing demand for high-strength, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant materials in advanced engineering sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and transportation industries. Traditional homogeneous materials such as metals, ceramics, and polymers often fail to provide a balanced combination of properties like high tensile strength, low density, toughness, abrasion resistance, and impact resistance needed for modern …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 22–37 Read article
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Hybrid Epoxy Composites with Areca and Abaca Fibers: Effect of Nano-SiO₂ on Mechanical Properties
Abstract: This study explores the fabrication and mechanical evaluation of sustainable epoxy-based hybrid composites reinforced with Areca fiber (ARF), Abaca fiber (ABF), and nano-silica (SiO₂). The composites were made using a hand layup process, maked five variants (S1–S5) with ARF content ranging from 0–40 wt% and nano-silica content from 0–8 wt%, while maintaining ABF as the primary reinforcement. Mechanical performance was assessed through tensile strength (TS), flexural strength (FS), and impact …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 606–613 Read article
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Improvement in Mechanical Properties Using High Velocity Oxyfuel Coating (HVOF): A Review
Abstract: Surface modification plays a vital role in improving the service life of different machine parts used in number of industries. Due to daily routine operations at difficult environment conditions, most of machine components have failure in their operations. In these types of cases, only materials with superior wear resistance can be used or material surface can be modified by coating. High velocity oxyfuel coatings (HVOF) play a significant role in …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article