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Mechanical Characterization of Hybrid Basalt Fiber Composites with Silicon Carbide Fillers
Abstract: Natural fiber composites (NFCs) have experienced significant growth and innovation in recent research because to their advantages over synthetic fiber composites, including their lower cost and environmental impact. This paper investigates the tension and compression properties of hybrid laminate composites composed of stainless-steel wire mesh, epoxy resin reinforced with basalt fibre, and silicon carbide (SiC) filler. Composites with varying weight percentages of SiC filler (0%, 1.5%, and 3%), were made …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 582–593 Read article
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Numerical Studies on Deep Drawability of the Aluminium Alloy, AA6082 and Parameters Affecting It
Abstract: Deep drawing is a metal forming operation used for manufacturing sheet-metal components for application in the automobile, aerospace, and packaging industries. The objective of the present work was to study the various parameters influencing the drawability of AA6082. The deep-drawing process was modeled and simulated in Ls-Dyna Pre-Post(R) V4.6.17 software. The tensile test was performed according to the ASTM-E8M standard on AA6082-T6 material and subsequently annealed to attain higher ductility. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites Read article
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Evaluation of Physicomechanical and Biodestructible Properties of Polyethylene-based Composite Sheets for Packaging Application
Abstract: Worldwide, the packaging market has seen steady growth and plastic ingredients have become distinct. Plastic is an important part of daily life and is used for a variety of purposes. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic is one of the greatest influential packaging ingredients in today's society. When polyethylene plastic products are out of use, they are thrown away like ordinary garbage. The main disadvantage is that they are not biodegradable, and …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 20–31 Read article
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Fracture Analysis of Functionally Graded Material (FGM) Plates Using Extended Finite Element Method: A Review.
Abstract: Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs), have drawn a lot of interest in various engineering applications due to their superior mechanical properties and ability to withstand extreme conditions. Fracture analysis in FGMs focuses on understanding how cracks initiate and propagate within these complex materials. The stress distribution becomes irregular due to spatial property variations which produces different crack paths than what occurs in homogeneous materials. The examination of FGM plates under fracture …
Published in International Journal of Fracture Mechanics and Damage Science · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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An Experimental Investigation of Impact of Polyproplene as a Partial Replacement in Concrete
Abstract: India, as a developing nation, will require high-strength and high-performance concrete for future infrastructure projects. Fibrous concrete, which incorporates fibers to enhance structural integrity, is one such material that could meet these demands. With different concrete fibrous materials, shapes, distributions, orientations, and densities, fibrous concrete takes on different characteristics. Polypropylene is a lightweight synthetic fiber that enhances the structural strength of concrete and helps prevent the formation of cracks. In …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Analysis of Various Water Samples for Enterobacteriaceae by MPN Method
Abstract: This study was designed in such a way to identify the coliforms that were present in water that were taken from study villages. The villages that were identified for this study were Edayarpalayam, Ettimadai and Malumichampatti. Naturally, coliforms in turn cause diseases like typhoid and cholera etc. Three drinking, three tap water samples and a Recreational water sample were analyzed by MPN method. The presumptive, confirmed, completed tests were carried …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of Hybrid Polymer Films using Metformin as Model Drug
Abstract: The present work was to formulate transdermal films which can produce a constant and prolonged release of drug using Chitosan and polyethylene oxide. In the present study high molecular weight Chitosan (300 K) and Polyethylene oxide (600 K) were used.initially, pre-formulation studies were performed to check the solubility of drug and polymers. A suitable method was developed for the estimation of absorption maxima of the drug by UV double beam …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Cost-Effective Conversion Techniques of Scrap Bicycles into Intelligent Electric Bicycles: A Review
Abstract: Over the past few years, there has been an overwhelming increase in requirement of sustainable and affordable urban mobility solutions both due to the environmental concerns along with the rising fuel prices and urban traffic jams. Electric bicycles (e-bike) have become an efficient option as a substitute to traditional modes of transport which are similar to conventional tools since they have low emissions and are energy efficient as well as …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 30–40 Read article
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Correlation Between Low Back Pain and Foot Posture Deviations in School Teachers of Navsari
Abstract: BACKGROUND Low back pain is the condition that significantly impacts daily life and professional activities, particularly in occupation requires prolonged standing or movements, such as teaching. The aim of the study is to find the correlation between low back pain and foot posture deviations in school teaches of Navsari. The Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale (QBPDS) is a 20-item self- administered instrument designed to assess the level of functional disability …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Al-MMC Foam: Synthesis and Characterisation
Abstract: Aluminium alloy composite foams are produced in the laboratory using TiH2-CaCO3 dual foaming agents. The density of the developed material varied along various cross sections. There exists a more pronounced variation in density along the direction of foaming. Compressive and tensile tests are performed on Aluminium Metal Matrix composite (Al-MMC) specimens of different relative density. The compressive stress-strain response of the material establishes their engineering utility in terms of their …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Design and Performance Evaluation of PLA-based Umbrella Wheels for Stair-Climbing Robotic Applications
Abstract: Staircase climbing robots require a complex design capable of navigating various stair configurations. A crucial component of such robots is the wheel mechanism. This paper focuses on the umbrella wheel mechanism and its application in staircase climbing robots. In this study, a PLA–based umbrella wheel structure is developed and fabricated using fused deposition modeling (FDM) for application in stair-climbing robots. The umbrella wheel geometry enables transformation from a circular rolling …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 808–824 Read article
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Design, Fabrication and Testing of Excavate Machine for Multipurpose Applications
Abstract: The research work of square hole digger is based on civil construction and agriculture applications. One of the main challenges faced in the construction industry is to dig a square hole for laying pillar beams. The current systems and methods used for digging purpose are not achieving correct dimensions. The main challenge in the construction site was to dig a square hole for pillar beams with correct dimensions, and also …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Perturb and Observe Maximum Power Point Tracking Technique with PID Controller for a Wind Power System
Abstract: The wind power generation system has a significant growth worldwide over the past four decades. The wind power generation system has strong coupling and linear characteristics which makes it a complicated electromechanical system. The power control strategy has a higher impact on the overall performance as the wind power generation is operated at variable and random wind speed conditions. PID control is the most used control algorithm in industrial applications. …
Published in International Journal of Advanced Control and System Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 15–25 Read article
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Size-biased Sujatha Distribution with Properties and Application to Model Flood Data
Abstract: In this study, a size-biased version of the Sujatha distribution was proposed to model flood data. The descriptive statistical properties based on moments and the reliability properties of the distribution are discussed in detail along with their derivation and graphical presentation. An interesting feature of the proposed distribution is that it is a member of the exponential family of distributions. A sequential probability ratio test was performed using the proposed …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Statistics · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 31–46 Read article
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Susceptibility Patterns of ESBL Positive Uropathogenic Escherichia coli to CLSI Recommended Group Drugs for Enterobacteriaceae
Abstract: Bacterial pathogens causing acute infections are increasingly exhibiting resistance to the commonly used antibiotics and have thus become a great threat to public health. The failure of empirical therapy is frequently observed, even in community-acquired urinary tract infections. We, therefore, conducted a study in 2009-10 to find out what proportion of urinary tract infections with Escherichia coli were caused by ESBL producers, the assessment susceptibility pattern of ESBL positive and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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Study of Low Back Flexibility among Insurance Office Employees Using Sit and Reach Test
Abstract: AbstractThe job of insurance employees demands prolonged sitting in the office and they are overworked, which reduces flexibility of body and increases the body mass index (BMI), causing musculoskeletal pain through constant stress on the musculoskeletal system. The aim of the study is to estimate the level of flexibility among insurance office employees and to analyze the factors responsible for the low flexibility. The survey was carried out at various …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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A study to investigate the shear strength resistance of Ennore sand from conventional direct shear test.
Abstract: In this article analysis of shear strength parameters of Ennore Sand is given using the direct shear test. The shear strength parameters of cohesion and angle of shearing resistance are employed in the construction of geotechnical constructions to describe the soil's ability to sustain shear stress when subjected to a certain load. These might be measured using laboratory or field testing. When shearing a sample in a direct shear apparatus, …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Substantial Enrichment of Mechanical, Thermal and Electrical Properties of Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer by Melt Blending with Nano-ZnO
Abstract: Polymers are more reinforced with nano metal oxides, a completely flexible composite of engineering that simplifies the way of exhibiting good mechanical and chemical features. Polymer mixtures represent a very vital field in the handling of innovative ingredients, which have better features than net polymers. Polymer mixtures are able to deliver ingredients with prolonged useful features beyond the range that can be achieved from a single polymer equivalent. A methodical …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · pp. 13–23 Read article
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Effect of Graphite and Titanium Dioxide on Mechanical Properties and Wear Behavior of Al based HMMCs
Abstract: Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites (MMC) is beneficial in a diversity of applications of engineering, particularly due to their strength while being lightweight. The intention of this paper is to develop a Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite (HMMC) using base metal aluminium alloy which is reinforced with different wt% of Graphite and Titanium Dioxide and then study the different mechanical properties like microstructure analysis, tensile strength, hardness, and wear behavior of HMMC …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 13, 2023 · pp. 20–30 Read article
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A study to assess the effect of nutritional supplementation on the hemoglobin level and the associated signs and symptoms of the students identified with anaemia in selected colleges of SNDT Womens’ University Mumbai
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of nutritional supplements on haemoglobin levels and related symptoms among students at SNDT Women's University in Mumbai who had been diagnosed with anaemia in a few particular institutions. Non-occurrence A sample of thirty anaemic students was selected via easy sampling. With a one-group pre-test-post-test methodology, the study used a descriptive evaluative design. Data collecting instruments included measurement devices, opinion questionnaires, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 16–25 Read article