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233 articles for “light weight”
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An Overview on Synthesis of Magnesium alloy based Metal Matrix Composites
Abstract: Magnesium alloy based composites are viewed as potential candidates for various applications in automobile, aerospace and defense sectors. Magnesium alloys majorly consisting of magnesium with fractional quantities of aluminum, zinc and manganese, are popularly used in light weight applications. This alloy can be reinforced with many of the ceramic oxides such as silicon nitride (Si3N4), Titanium carbide (TiC) etc in various forms to improve its mechanical and tribological properties. Currently …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Optimization of Drilling Parameters on Hemp-Pineapple Hybrid Natural Fiber Composites
Abstract: Composites are tailor made heterogeneous materials to meet desired mechanical properties for intended applications. Among all the composites, fiber reinforced composites gained wide attention because of ease in synthesis and light weight. Issues such as delamination and surface finish during drilling of composites offers challenges. The present investigation uses design of experimentation method for setting processing parameters such as drill diameter, feed, rotation speed for evaluation of minimum surface roughness …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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Investigation into mechanical Characterstics of laminated composite materials (PMMA and NYLON) using FDM
Abstract: The widespread embrace of 3D printing technology stems from its capacity to minimize material waste, offer versatile design options, and enable the production of intricate structures. 3D printed polymer composites reinforced with fibers (carbon, glass, nylon etc.) have been extensively used in automobile, marine, aerospace and energetic applications due to their excellent properties. Nylon fiber is light weight, resistance to damage from oil and chemicals, tough, strong and has higher …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 108–121 Read article
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Metal Foam by Powder Metallurgy Routes: A Review Paper
Abstract: The aim of study is to evaluate and optimize the process parameters and several control factors of foaming because of their physical and mechanical properties such as, high stiffness, high compressive strength, and good energy absorption. Powder metallurgy is a method in which aluminum and aluminum alloy are mixed with TiH2 or other blowing agents for foam making process. Powder mixed is consolidated to obtain a high dense foam compact …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Steel Ductile Detailing of Moment Resisting Frames for Pre-engineered Buildings
Abstract: Long span structures with no interrupting column are necessary in any type of industrial structures and pre-engineered buildings (PEB) satisfies this need along with less time and cost as compared to conventional structures. This methodology is adaptable not only due to its quality pre-designing and prefabrication, but also due to its light weight and economical construction. The concept includes the technique of providing the best possible section according to the …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 36–44 Read article
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5000 Series of Aluminum and Its Alloys Opaque by Inhibitors
Abstract: 5XXX series of alloys are prepared for marine applications. Light weight, strength, low maintenance and inherent tendency to form passivity surfacing have selected these alloys for manufacture of cargo ships. Anti corrosive paints have been traditional protections in these alloys. Workers exposed to chromate residues during sanding of aircraft and recoating have increased risk of cancer to 250,000-fold higher. These paints are hazardous for aquatic life, so eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Concrete with Replacement of Fine Aggregate from Scrap Tyre Rubber Dust
Abstract: Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world in which cement and aggregates are the main constituents. This has led to continuous and increasing demands of natural materials used in the construction. Present study aims to explore the potential utilization of scrap tyre rubber in various Portland cement concrete categories for the production to study the structural behaviour of concrete, and to help partially solving environmental problem …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Paper Waste for Bricks Production Evaluation of Paper Waste as An Alternative Aggregate in Bricks Production
Abstract: This study focused on the use of paper waste to partially replace ordinary Portland cement for producing a new lightweight concrete, otherwise called papercrete. The objective was to evaluate its effect on some hardened properties of papercrete. A laboratory experiment was conducted where paper waste was added in varying proportions of 20%, 30% and 40% as partial replacement for cement. After combining with sand, cement and water, the mixture was …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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MODELING EARLY COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE PARTIALLY REPLACED WITH HETEROGENEOUS PALM KERNEL SHELL INFLUENCED BY VOID RATIO AND PERMEABILITY
Abstract: The study monitored the partial replacement of palm kernel shell as an aggregate for concrete production, this was carried out using modelling and simulation techniques, such condition were applied to determine other parameters that their significance impact may have not determined its growth rates in terms of compressive strength. The study observed the void and permeability of the material, including heterogeneity, to influence the increase and decrease of compressive growth …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 24–38 Read article
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Antenna as a Biosensor: A Survey
Abstract: AbstractBesides the communication, antenna has a great capability to sense the physical condition of surrounding environment and object. A minute change in the antenna design depending on the application or experimental conditions is required to use antenna as a sensor. Combining these antennas with passive RFID chips, results in a fabulous sensing device with large number of advantages like small size, light weight, low cost, low energy consumption, durable etc. …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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USING DIFFERENT END CONDITIONS EXPERIMENTAL AND THEORETICAL ANALYSIS FOR VIBRATIONAL PROPERTIES OF NATURAL FIBER COMPOSITES BEAM
Abstract: The today’s research trend in composite is for the development of composite with natural fibre instead of synthetic fibre. It is because of properties like low cost, light weight, bio-degradability, ease to manufacture and low impact on environment. It becomes necessary to study the vibrational behaviour of composite in addition to mechanical strength and chemical properties for effective utilization in real world applications as they subjected to many types of …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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Fabrication and Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Banana Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites
Abstract: Natural fiber reinforced composites are gaining attention in recent days due to eco-friendly nature, sustainability, low cost and easy availability. The natural fibers are enriched with favorable mechanical properties which diversify artificial fibers are bio-degradable, nonhazardous, light weight. In this submission, specimens of the banana fiber reinforced epoxy composites are developed to evaluate the mechanical properties. The composite sample specimens are designated with different fiber orientations using the hand lay-up …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Production Methods, Mechanical Characteristics, and Industrial Uses for Metal Matrix Composites
Abstract: Advanced light-weight components known as composites from metal matrix are made of an element the alloy matrix with a second phase incorporated and dispersed throughout to improve certain properties. The composite's property varies according to the remaining phase's size, shape, and quantity. Because of its unique combination of ceramic and metallic features, it has better mechanical and physical qualities. These materials belong to a new breed of engineered materials that …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Internet of Things: Threats and Security
Abstract: Security is the most important in today’s world as we have personal and confidential data which we do not want to share with anyone, but somehow attackers attack on our data and steal our identity. Same happens in IoT, attackers somehow attack on devices or communication channels and steal the data. This study reviews all the threats and security issues in IoT. Nowadays, devices are made in such a way …
Published in Current Trends in Information Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Soft Robotic Actuators in Corporeal Assistive Devices
Abstract: The following paper discusses various applications of soft robotic actuators mainly in the form of corporeal assistive devices i.e., devices for assisting various parts of the human body. Being inexpensive, light weight, soft, non-restrictive and easy to use they are replacing the conventional rigid actuators in every application. Soft actuators are pneumatically powered and consist of compliant elastomeric materials. This paper reviews the use of soft robotic actuators in assistive …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Assistant for Safe Driving Using IOT
Abstract: Deadly road accidents can be reduced by understanding the psychological and mental state of drivers. Majority of road accident occurred during night driving due to drowsiness state of vehicle drivers. Safety driving assistant is an IOT based goggles which helps the user to drive safely.Whenever driver falls a sleep system detects it and then alerts him using creating unpleasant sound which can help the user to wake up. System is …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Unani Traditional Uses of Mazoo (Quercus infectoria): A Review
Abstract: Quercus infectoria (Family: Fagaceae) generally recognized as gall oak, is a trifling shrub originate in Greece, Asia Minor and Iran is predictably assumed to have enormous therapeutic status. There are two varieties of mazoo; one is solid type with no hole on its surface and another is light weighted hold cavity inside and hole on its surface but solid type is medicinally better. Pharmacologically, various animal and human studies have …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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Investigation of Areca Stem and Banana Stem fibre Hybrid Composites for Improved Strength and Sustainable Applications
Abstract: Research on natural fibre reinforced polymer composites as eco-friendly substitutes for traditional synthetic composites has intensified due to growing need for sustainable engineering materials. This work used the Taguchi L9 orthogonal array to experimentally examine and optimize the mechanical behaviour of hybrid epoxy composites reinforced with areca and banana fibres. The impacts of epoxy matrix composition, areca and banana fibre content on the composite’s tensile strength, impact strength, flexural strength, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Experimental and Numerical Assessment of Sustainable Machine Tool Design: A Life Cycle Perspective on Structural Optimization and Energy Performance
Abstract: Machine tools are high-mass, energy-intensive systems with long service lives, contributing significantly to the carbon footprint of manufacturing. Enhancing their sustainability requires integrated structural and energy optimization without compromising functionality, accuracy, or productivity. While sustainable design has been studied broadly, systematic reviews from an experimental and applied mechanics perspective remain limited. This paper reviews sustainable machine tool design through a life cycle lens, emphasizing mechanics-based strategies and assessment methods. Key …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 13–39 Read article
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Physics-Informed Machine Learning and Multiscale Modeling for Structure–Property Quantification of Polymer Composites
Abstract: The growing need for light-weight, high strength, and sustainable polymer composites has led to the development of smart methods that enable accurate structural-property quantification and material design. However, conventional methods have been predominantly data-based, thus ignoring physical constraints as well as multi-scale interactions involving fiber, matrix, interface, and process parameters, leading to lower accuracy and poor robustness and interpretability of the models. In this study, a Cat Swarm Optimization-Tuned Physics-Informed …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article