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144 articles for “Relative density”
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Effects of non-motorized vehicle on speed-density relationship of an urban intersection
Abstract: The study investigated the influence of non-motorized vehicle (NMV) in the heterogeneous traffic in terms of speed–density (v-k) relationship. The traffic of a busy intersection of Dhaka city was studied, conducted traffic survey, and modelled using VISSIM software. Three traffic scenarios, existing traffic (M1), 20% increase of NMV (M2) and 50% increase of NMV (M3) were simulated. Then, the dataset was used to model the linear v-k relationship. The v-k …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Bearing Capacity of Double Box Shaped Skirted Footings on Sand
Abstract: The double-box-shaped footing with and without skirt and sand-resting pressure settlement behavior was discussed in this paper. Different parameters are normalised skirt depth (0.25 to 1.5), relative sand density (30 to 60 percent) and sand footing interface state (partially rough and rough). Results of this study showed that a general and local shear failure was observed at a relative density of 50 percent and 60 percent, and 30 percent and …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Pullout Capacity of Screw Piles in Sandy Soil
Abstract: In this study, the behavior of square screw piles models 5´5 mm2 embedded in sandy soil was investigated. The sandy soil layer 400 mm thickness was compacted into four sub-layers in a steel container with diameter 400 mm in size. Sandy soil layer was compacted into three relative densities 30%, 60% and 90%. Model tests are performed with screw pile length 100 mm, 200 mm and 300 mm and with …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Deformation and Densification Behaviour of Sintered Aluminium Alloy and Chromium Carbide Metal Matrix Preforms
Abstract: This paper presents comprehensive experimental results focused on the deformation and densification behavior of sintered AA2618 - 2% Cr3C2 metal matrix preforms. The study specifically examines preforms with varying aspect ratios subjected to a cold upsetting process. To create the powder preforms, an initial theoretical density of 89% was achieved using a cylindrical die on a 600 kN hydraulic press. The sintering process was conducted in an electric muffle furnace, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 125–131 Read article
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Theoretical Analysis of Volume/Weight Fraction of a Dual-Constituent Composite
Abstract: Conventional equations used in analysis of composite materials are modelled based on volume-averaging principle. The volume-averaging equations were re-evaluated to provide an alternative weight-averaging consideration as a result of the difficulty in practical determination of volume fraction of individual constituents of composite material, especially particulate composite. The equivalent weight-averaging equation analysis showed that density plays a significant determining factor in material selection of individual constituent; and composite density evaluated using …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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Dynamic Behavior of Coal Ash
Abstract: Coal ash is deposited in large quantities in the ash pond. It is used as structural fill and for dyke construction. The behavior of ash under dynamic conditions is not well investigated. The present work attempts to quantify some of the parameters, which influences the dynamic stability especially liquefaction potential of coal ash. Several investigations conducted on coal ash suggest that ash fills have low SPT value. This supports the …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Liquefaction Behavior of Clean Sand for Various Sample Sizes Using Triaxial Tests
Abstract: A total of 54 isotropically consolidated un-drained triaxial compression tests on various sample sizes were conducted to study the effect of sample size on liquefaction behavior of clean sand. Specimens were prepared using moist placement and dry deposition methods with different initial relative densities and tested for different confining pressures. It was observed that as the sample size increases, deviator stress also increases. Peak value of deviator stress increased as …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Thermodynamic modelling of the effects of high temperatures on brine fluid density
Abstract: Current trends in oil discoveries points to deep water zones characterized by temperatures ranging from 150oC to 350oC which needs good prediction of the fracture pressure and pore pressure hence imperative to continually understand temperature-density relationships of the fluids which are pumped downhole for well control. This paper seeks to propose a new, cost effective and easier method of estimating the reduction in density of brine completion fluid as it …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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A Review on Materials and Working Process Parameters of Selective Laser Sintering
Abstract: The potential for additive manufacturing technology to replace some of the current conventional manufacturing methods makes it one of the research and development fields that is expanding quickly. With additive manufacturing, three-dimensional physical models are produced layer by layer from computer-aided design (CAD) models. Fully dense metal things may be produced more rapidly and accurately with additive manufacturing. The Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) procedure uses powder bed fusion, in which …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 522–529 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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Computational Modeling of Polymer Semiconductors for Electronic Applications
Abstract: Polymer semiconductors have become important materials in modern electronic applications because they combine semiconducting behavior with mechanical flexibility, low-cost processing, and tunable molecular structure. Their growing use in organic field-effect transistors, organic photovoltaics, organic light-emitting diodes, and flexible sensing devices has increased the need for accurate computational approaches that can predict material properties and device performance before experimental fabrication. This paper reviews the major computational modeling techniques used for polymer …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 132–146 Read article
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On the Optimisation of fundamental frequency to determine the Optimal Design of Bracing System for A Three Storey One Bay Two Dimensional Planar Structure
Abstract: Bracing systems are useful to improve the resistance of multi-storey buildings subjected to wind forces acting in lateral direction on the structure. The main focus of this paper is to find the optimal design of the bracing for a three storey one bay two dimensional planar structure. The eigen frequency of the structure is maximized to determine the relative density using a stress based criteria of each element for every …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 55–59 Read article
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Effect of Layering of Reinforcement on Bearing Capacity of Shallow Footing Resting on Sand
Abstract: The study was done to investigate the performance of reinforced soil foundation. The construction of reinforced soil foundation has a cost effective alternative to conventional methods. Performance characteristics were improved by using one or more layers of non-woven geotextile placed beneath the footing to create a composite material. The reinforcement in the soil interacts with the soil and is resisted by friction, adhesion or passive / bearing capacity. To study …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Suitability of Local Soil for Low Volume Road Construction: The Case Study of Niger Delta Region, Nigeria.
Abstract: This work describes the suitability of soils located in the Niger delta region of Nigeria for road construction. The soil classification tests as well as tests to determine the moisture-density relationship and shear strength tests were carried out in accordance with British Standards. Also, additional soil data in these localities were obtained from construction and consultancy firms. A total of eighty-three (83) soil data were collected and used for analysis. …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Performance of Circular Model Footing Resting on Sand Bed Reinforced with Vertical Reinforcement in Dry Condition
Abstract: Soil stabilization is the process of improving the engineering properties of the soil. The good old method of stabilization is by using the chemicals stabilization, whereas the recent method of improving the strength of the soil is by using the vertical reinforced earth. In the present work sand is filled in the 250x250x375 mm MS tank by using sand raining technique at a relative density of 67%. MS circular plate …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Shear Strength Behavior of Different Soils
Abstract: The magnitude of shear strength of soils plays a major role in determining bearing capacity of shallow footings, frictional resistance for piles, stability of slopes, etc. for the safe and economic design of civil engineering structures. Based on the ideas of different researchers, shear strength of clay can be improved either by mixing sand or gravel, silty sand with gravel, and sand either with silt or gravel or granulated blast …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Studies on Modelling of Mechanical Properties of Polyester-based Semi-rigid Polyurethane Foams
Abstract: This paper describes the mechanical behaviour of castor oil based semi rigid polyurethane foams with relative density below 0.05moulded by varying isocyanate index (Isocyanate equivalent/hydroxyl equivalent) from 1:1 to 1:2. Mechanical properties of polyurethane foam mainly compressive strength is measured experimentally and the values were compared using three widely referred theoretical models namely: (i) the Empirical model (ii) Gibson and Ashby approach widely used for foam description and (iii) modified …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 77–86 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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Determination and Study of The Effect of High Concentrations from Heavy Metals in Environmental Samples
Abstract: This study focused on determining the concentrations of heavy metal ions to assess the environmental pollution levels of five T stations. Based on this, five samples were collected from different environments in Najaf Governorate, and the levels of heavy metal pollution were compared with the permissible values set by the World Health Organization. The research study concerned measurements of the increase and decrease in the concentration of elements and minerals …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 77–84 Read article
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A Study on the Influence of Cashew and Pawpaw Leaf on Soil Density Treatment of Contaminated Swampy and Clay Soils
Abstract: Soil density is a key parameter in assessing soil health and structure, often employed as a potential index in bioremediation studies. This study investigates the impact of bioremediation treatments using Cashew Leaf (Anacardium occidentale) and Pawpaw Leaf (Carica papaya) on the density of swampy and clay soils over time. The results show that both treatments, in varying quantities, influence the soil's density by reducing the post-contamination density to levels closer …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article