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406 articles for “Surface model”
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Three-Dimensional Finite Element Modeling Study of Stress Distribution in Calcaneal Fracture
Abstract: The calcaneus is one of the biggest load-bearing tarsal bone in human body and therefore, many authors stress the importance of its biomechanical modeling and analysis in several aspects. We predicted possible fracture lines’ characteristics throughout the reconstruction of three-dimensional finite element modeling from CT slices and biomechanical analysis of stress state within talo-calcaneal complex, and its clinical validity was identified by comparing with radiographic/intraoperative findings. We reconstructed the 3-D …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 11–34 Read article
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Research on Laser Hardened Bead Geometry in Laser Hardening Parameters of ASTM Grade3 Pure Titanium
Abstract: AbstractIn the presented study, the laser transformation hardening of commercially pure titanium sheet material of thickness being 1.6 mm is investigated using CW (continuous wave) 1.6 kW solid state Nd:YAG laser. Commercially pure titanium has widespread application in various fields of industries including the medical, nuclear, automobile and aerospace. A full factorial design (FFD) with response surface methodology (RSM) is employed to establish, optimize and to investigate the relationships of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 22–37 Read article
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Parametric Study of Fused Deposition Modelling Process During Fabrication of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Based Injection Molding Die
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to dictate an optimum process parameter during the fabrication of additively manufactured acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) based injection mold using fused deposition modelling methodology based additive manufacturing process and to assess the quality of the infection mold by analyzing the surface roughness of the injection mold, and the time taken in the manufacturing of the mold. The ABS PRO+ filament is used in manufacturing …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2022 Read article
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Estimation of Land Surface Temperature using Landsat Data: a Case Study of Agra City, India
Abstract: Land surface temperature (LST) is an important indicator for the study of climate change, urban environment, heat balance studies, hydrological and agricultural process, and urban land use and land cover as well as user input for climate models. Landsat data is utilized for the number of applications such as environment study, digester and resource management. Land surface temperate is estimated by the help of ArcGIS through Landsat 8 and 5 …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 48–57 Read article
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Surface Chemistry of Flotation
Abstract: Flotation technology is widely used to recover and concentrate minerals from the ores. The technique involves, inducing surface hydrophobicity to a mineral selectively and collect the same through air bubbles from aqueous phase. For the efficient design of flotation processes and equipment, an in-depth understanding of hydrophobic hydration of floatable mineral particles is essential. The different theories associated with and the underlying mechanisms are surveyed in this paper.Cite this Article …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 91–94 Read article
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Problem formulation for predicting optimum trans-esterification process parameters of biodiesel production and their performance analysis in diesel engine
Abstract: The various alternate fuels have been used in the past research to run the compression ignition engines. One of the fuel is the biodiesel which is used in the blended form with diesel. The emission parameters are reduced to 30-40% and the performance parameters are increased to some extent. This paper represents the various past research related to biodiesel based engines. The various steps in predicting the optimum process parameters …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 41–44 Read article
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Statistical Analysis on Weld Bead Geometry of Pulsed Current Micro-plasma Arc Welded AISI 316Ti Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheets
Abstract: Micro-plasma arc welding (MPAW) uses low amperage to join sheets, where the thickness is low, such that they can be used for manufacturing metal bellows, metal diaphragms etc. In the present work, pulsed current MPAW is used for joining 0.3 mm thick AISI 316Ti austenitic stainless steel sheets. Peak current, base current, pulse rate and pulse width are considered as input parameters and weld bead geometry parameters namely front width, …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 20–37 Read article
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Multi-Objective Optimization of Geopolymer Cement Block Parameters Using Bentonite and Fly Ash
Abstract: Presently, geopolymer blocks are being produced by using industrial by-products like fly ash. This study focuses on the development of geopolymer cement blocks using the composition of bentonite and fly ash. The specific objective is to examine and optimize the geopolymer cement block parameters using a novel composition. The oxide ratio, alkali activator ratio, and molarity are considered variables. In contrast, the responses are considered as flow table, fresh density, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 810–828 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
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Seasonal ARIMA for Forecasting Sea Surface Temperature of the North Zone of the Bay of Bengal
Abstract: The behavior of the sea surface temperature (SST) of the north zone of the Bay of Bengal plays an important role for understanding climate changes over Bangladesh. The monthly average of SST of this zone is used in this study which is obtained from January 1900 to December 2009. Box and Jenkins method is used to fit a seasonal auto regressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model used in forecasting SST …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Statistics · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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DESIGNING AND ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF FINS IN AIR COOLED ENGINE
Abstract: This paper is dedicated to the study of various shapes of extended surfaces, commonly known as fins, which are used on cylinder heads of internal combustion engines. Extended surfaces are used to improve heat dissipation from the object by increasing its effective surface area. Efficient heat dissipation is very important since proper cooling of an engine cylinder head helps to maintain optimal working temperatures, improves engine performance, increases service life, …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 33–79 Read article
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Digital Transformation of Urban Infrastructure with the Help of AI Guardians
Abstract: The construction industry continues to face challenges related to quality control, safety protocols, and meeting project deadlines. These issues often result in significant cost overruns and project delays. Traditional inspection and site management approaches rely heavily on manual work and individual judgment. As a result, human errors can easily occur, and these methods provide only limited snapshots of site conditions over time. This paper presents a comprehensive framework that uses …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Crystal Engineering Strategies for Tailoring Mechanical Properties of Structural Materials
Abstract: Crystal engineering has emerged as a promising approach for designing materials with tailored mechanical properties, enabling advancements in various fields such as aerospace, automotive, and construction. This review examines the diverse strategies employed in crystal engineering to manipulate the mechanical behavior of structural materials. One key strategy involves controlling the crystal structure at the atomic level through techniques such as alloying, doping, and phase transformations. Alloying introduces foreign atoms into …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 01–06 Read article
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Comparative Assessment of Using Visual and Close Range Photogrammetry Techniques to Evaluate Rigid Pavement Surface Distresses
Abstract: AbstractThe main task of this study is to introduce the close range photogrammetric approach for evaluation of rigid pavement surface condition, and compare the findings with the traditional visual evaluation technique. The visual inspection was conducted by walking through the roadway and evaluating the pavement surface distress visually. As for the photogrammetric fieldwork, it starts with generation of ground control points around the area of distress. A total station device …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Rut Depth Modeling of Modified and Unmodified Asphalt Mixtures by Using Finite Element Approach
Abstract: Two asphalt cements (PG76-22 and PMB PG76-22) and two aggregate gradations used in the construction of surface and base courses were selected to study their effect on the mixtures’ rutting behavior. A dynamic modulus and wheel tracking tests were performed to determine the rutting potential of asphalt mixtures at different temperature levels. The study revealed that modified asphalt cement (PMB PG76-22) with coarse aggregate gradation (base course) may offer more …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 65–78 Read article
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Integration of a Population Balance Model into Bubble Column: CFD Approach
Abstract: A computational fluid dynamics (CFD)-code ANSYS FLUENT 15.0 has been implemented using finite volume method in eulerian framework for the simulation of axisymmetric transient flow in bubble column. The population balance has been included to solve for the bubble flow and size distribution for the population of six different bubble sizes in the CFD code. A fixed pivot method of Ramakrishna [ANSYS FLUENT 15.0] has been used to discretize the …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Optimization of FDM 3D Printer Process Parameters For PETG Material Using TOPSIS Technique
Abstract: 3D printing is a quickly evolving process that builds the desired shape by layering on material. In the era of modern production, additive manufacturing has grown in significance due to its user-friendliness. By using this technique, one can produce complex & intricate geometries with much ease when compared to conventional manufacturing. With the increased demand for 3D printing, consideration towards strength quality and other mechanical properties is also increasing progressively. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 601–609 Read article
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Digital Enablers of Nanomedicine: Pharmaceutical Software Across the Lifecycle of Nanotechnology‑Based Drug Products
Abstract: Nanotechnology‑based drug products have rapidly evolved from laboratory concepts to clinically relevant therapies, yet their development is constrained by complex design variables, stringent quality requirements, and emerging regulatory expectations specific to nanomaterials. Pharmaceutical software now plays a central role in the nanomedicine lifecycle, enabling in silico design of nano‑carriers, simulation of nano–bio interactions, control of nanoscale quality attributes during manufacturing, and systematic tracking of safety signals in real‑world use. Integrated …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 28, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Object Tracking Using Finite Element Method and Branching Filter
Abstract: AbstractWe present an approach to robustly track the object behavior that turns over time from a set of input points from a single viewpoint. The distortions considered are caused by applying forces to known Harris function on the object’s surface. Our method combines the use of prior information on the geometry of the object modeled by a smooth template and the use of a finite element method to predict the …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Role of Filler-Polymer Interface on the Thermal Conductivity in Polymer Composites
Abstract: Polymers with high thermal conductivity are the need of modern technologies due to their robustness, cost-effective, and less corrosiveness. However, bare polymers are not good heat-conductors due to their molecular structures, and their non-metallic properties. Therefore, metallic fillers of different shape and size have been used to enhance the thermal conductivity in polymer-composites. However, there has been search of best geometrical fillers which can maximize the thermal conductivity effectively with …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 53–70 Read article