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148 articles for “predictive material design”
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A Review on Social Distancing ID Card
Abstract: The frequency of fire accidents in homes, industries, and public spaces has increased due to electrical faults, human negligence, and flammable materials. Traditional fire-fighting systems often depend on human presence and manual intervention, which delays the response time. To overcome this limitation, this project presents an Automatic Fire Extinguisher System based on Arduino and IoT technology for real- time detection and suppression of fire. Gas, temperature, and flame sensors are …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 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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Analyzing the Role of Fiber Composition in Drying Behavior: A Comparative and Predictive Approach
Abstract: This research presents a comprehensive analysis of the drying behavior and thermal response of three distinct fabric types: 100% Cotton, 100% Polyester, and a Polyester blend (65/35), under meticulously controlled environmental conditions. The Polyester blend (65/35) consists of 65% Polyester and 35% Cotton, combining characteristics of both fibers. The investigation focuses on understanding how fiber composition impacts drying time, moisture retention, and thermal characteristics. Experimental trials were conducted using standardized …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Recent Progress in Near-Surface Mounted Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Strengthening Systems: Composite Materials, Adhesive Technologies, and Interfacial Bonding
Abstract: Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have emerged as one of the most promising classes of advanced engineering materials for structural strengthening and rehabilitation owing to their high specific strength, excellent corrosion resistance, fatigue durability, and design flexibility. Among various strengthening approaches, near-surface mounted (NSM) systems have gained significant attention because they provide enhanced bond performance, improved protection against environmental exposure, and superior utilization of FRP reinforcement compared with conventional externally bonded …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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Development of a Novel Analytical Framework for Investigating Non-Symmetric Deformation Behavior in Strip Rolling
Abstract: In recent years, the asymmetrical rolling process has attracted considerable research attention due to its ability to induce non-uniform deformation characteristics within metallic workpieces. In this context, the present study introduces a novel analytical framework for asymmetrical cold rolling based on an enhanced slab method, specifically designed to overcome the inherent limitations of existing analytical models when applied to a wide range of asymmetric rolling conditions. A newly developed mathematical …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Thermal Performance Analysis and Optimization of Pin-Fin Heat Sink Using CFD, Taguchi Method, and Machine Learning
Abstract: Efficient thermal management is essential for improving the performance and reliability of modern engineering systems and electronic devices. This study presents the design, simulation, and optimization of a pin-fin heat sink using SolidWorks for three-dimensional modeling and ANSYS for thermal and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis. Four different pin-fin geometries, namely square, pentagon, octagon, and circular fins, are considered to evaluate their thermal performance under varying operating conditions. Aluminum is …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Enhancing Power Conversion Efficiency in Tandem Solar Cells with Temporal Dynamic Graph Neural Network
Abstract: In modern homes, people want good comfort and also less electricity bill, so managing heating load and cooling load become very important. Heating Load (HL) and Cooling Load (CL) depend on many things like wall material, window size, sunlight, ventilation, and weather. Because of this many factors, calculation and optimization of HL and CL is little difficult and many time normal formulas give wrong or not perfect results. So in …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Autonomous Agentic AI for Adaptive Cure Optimization and Defect Prevention in Thermoset Polymer Composite Manufacturing
Abstract: Thermoset polymer composites occupy a central position in modern structural manufacturing, from aircraft fuselages to wind-turbine blades. Despite progress in resin chemistry and fiber architecture, the “cure process” that transforms compliant preforms into load-bearing structures remains difficult to manage. Manufacturers encounter ‘voids’, “interlaminar delaminations”, and “spring-back distortion” when curing complex or thick-section parts. The cause is not ignorance of the relevant physics, but rather that ‘temperature’, ‘chemistry’, ‘rheology’, and ‘mechanics’ …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 301–320 Read article