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87 articles for “testing and maintenance”
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Geotechnical Analysis and Performance Evaluation of Subgrade Materials in Road Construction
Abstract: Geotechnical engineering plays a pivotal role in the design, construction, and long-term maintenance of infrastructure, particularly in road construction, where subgrade conditions are directly linked to pavement performance, durability, and overall structural integrity. The performance of a road is heavily influenced by the geotechnical properties of the subgrade, making it essential to thoroughly assess these properties in the planning and construction phases. This study comprehensively investigates the geotechnical characteristics and …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Motorised Dual Side Shaping Machine with IoT Integration
Abstract: This work presents the design, fabrication and testing of a Motorised Dual Side Shaping Machine intended for small-scale workshops and educational laboratories, enhanced by an Internet of Things IoT based motor control system using the ESP32 microcontroller. The machine employs a 250 watt geared motor as the prime mover, transmitting power through a chain and sprocket mechanism to a 20 mm mild steel shaft supported on pedestal bearings (P204), where …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Short-Term Load Demand Forecasting using Chaos Theory and ANFIS
Abstract: In the electrical power sector, forecasting of load demand is an important process for effective planning of future expansion and periodical operations including unit commitments, fuel scheduling, short-term maintenance, security assessments, reducing spinning reserve, reliability analysis etc. Accurate load predictions are also necessary to utilize the electrical energy efficiently and to minimize the conflicts between the demand and supply of electricity. As electric load pattern of a region is very …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 50–57 Read article
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Assessment of Irrigation Access, Challenges and Opportunity in Wolaita, Kembata Tembaro and Hadiya Zones of Snnppr, Ethiopia
Abstract: In the Wolaita, Kembata Tembaro, and Hadiya zones, this study evaluated irrigation access and the difficulties that come with it. The data in this study were analyzed using an econometric model in addition to descriptive statistics. The study region yielded both primary and secondary data. For this investigation, the multi-stage sampling technique was used. Using a pre-tested questionnaire, 139 sample household heads were chosen at random and questioned. To support …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 18–28 Read article
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Studies on Polymer Modified Bitumen with various Fiber Impregnation
Abstract: Transportation sector is showing immense growth in the recent decades, modern vehicles introduced require a more stable platform to run better. In terms of road construction, we are not yet reaching the modernized standards adopted by other countries and usage of modern and innovative road construction materials are yet to be used in transportation infrastructure sector. The available roads are also getting damaged due to improper maintenance of top layer …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Digital Twin Assisted Intelligent Prediction of Polymer Composite Degradation Under Environmental Exposure
Abstract: Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) deployed in aerospace, marine, automotive, and renewable-energy structures are continuously subjected to coupled environmental stressors — ultraviolet (UV) radiation, moisture ingress, thermal cycling, and mechanical loading — that progressively degrade their mechanical performance. Conventional accelerated ageing tests and empirical lifetime models are time-consuming, destructive, and poorly suited to in-service, asset-specific degradation forecasting. This paper proposes a Digital Twin (DT) assisted intelligent prediction framework that fuses a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Advancements in Battery Storage Technology for Renewable Energy Systems: Improving Reliability and Efficiency of Sustainable Energy
Abstract: Advances in battery storage technology are critical to improved reliability and efficiency of renewable energy systems, underpinning a sustainable energy future. Innovations exist in many different kinds of battery technologies- being developed and tested, and the leading contenders include innovations such as lithium-ion and sodium-ion, and much newer entrants like the solid-state and lithium-sulfur batteries. These developments respond to growing needs for sustainable solutions towards better integration of intermittent renewable …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 Read article