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151 articles for “elastic properties”
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Study of Elastic Properties of Copper Substituted Nickel – Zinc Nano Ferrites Through IR-Spectroscopy
Abstract: Nano crystalline Ni 0.65 Zn 0.35 Cu x Fe (2-2x/3) O 4, (x ranging from 0 – 0.05 in steps of 0.01) ferrites synthesized via hydrothermal route are characterized by FTIR spectroscopy. IR spectra of prepared ferrites demonstrated the two fingerprint absorption bands of spinels in the range of 400-600 cm-1. Lattice constant, X-ray density values obtained from XRD patterns used for evaluating the tetrahedral site and octahedral site force …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 25, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Structural and Elasto-Mechanical Properties of Half Heusler Alloy CoHfBi as Ferromagnetic Semiconductor
Abstract: Herein, we have explored Half Heusler Alloy CoHfBi under the density functional theory is simulated using the Wein2k package. The structural characterization we had done in two different phases, i.e., spin polarised, and non-spin polarised which suggests that the CoHfBi alloy stable in spin polarised phase in Y2 type structure. Ab-Initio calculations are helpful to examine the dependence of the global properties of Heusler alloys on atomic composition and crystal …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Complexities in the Structural Behaviour of Offshore Structural Members subjected to Dynamic Loading
Abstract: Offshore structural members in Maritime Structures are subjected to various kinds of loading starting from Dead Load of structures and Dynamic loads from wind, waves, currents and operational loads during berthing and mooring of ships and vessels. The stability analysis of the structural members also demands an insight into the elastic properties of the founding sea bed level. Due to requirement of transport of large volume of cargoes and related …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 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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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 can deliver ingredients with prolonged useful features beyond the range that can be achieved from a single polymer equivalent. A methodical study was performed …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Elastomer Blends
Abstract: Novolac nano additives (0–40) wt.% were added to NBR/CR hybrid blends and study the influence on mechanical properties of rubber. Mechanical properties included: hardness, resilience, and Compressibility. The results obtained from IRHD test, hardness test and compression test shown that the novolac nano additives has a positive effect on the hardness of hybrid rubber, where the hybrid rubber hardness increases with increasing the amount of novolac nano additive. In the …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Effect of concentration of Halloysite nanotubes on the Mechanical, Thermal and electrical properties of NBR/PP Elastomer nanocomposites
Abstract: Preparation of nanocomposites from immiscible polymer blends system has been investigated in this work. Natural clay named halloysite nanotubes are incorporated in the immiscible blend system using melt mixing process to prepare halloysite based nanocomposites comprising of PP/NBR blend system. FTIR studies have been carried out to establish the structure properties relationship. Nanocomposites are characterized by SEM for morphological studies. The thermal stability of nanocomposites has been evaluated by TGA …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 62–67 Read article
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Effects of Sub-Zero Temperatures on the Viscoelastic Properties of Magnetorheological Elastomer
Abstract: Magnetorheological elastomers (MREs) are smart materials capable of tuneable stiffness and damping under applied magnetic fields. This renders the material as a promising candidate for adaptive vibration control and semi-active engineering applications. While their behaviour at elevated temperatures has been widely explored, limited attention has been given to their performance under sub-zero conditions, which are critical for cold-environment applications. As this has become an important concern, the study investigates the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 326–340 Read article
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Mechanical Performance of Polyester Fiber-Reinforced PDMS Elastomer Composites for Soft Tissue Prosthetic Applications
Abstract: The most important property of the PDMS elastomers is their high biocompatibility, skin-like appearance, chemical stability, and flexibility, which make them ideal for use in maxillofacial and soft tissue prosthetics. Their relatively low tensile strength, tear resistance and long-term mechanical durability, however, restrict their clinical use. This work aimed to investigate the effect of systematic polyester fibre loading on the mechanical properties of PDMS elastomer composites for soft-tissue prosthetic applications. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Prediction of Scale Dependent Material Properties of Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes
Abstract: The present work explores the potential application of nonlocal continuum mechanics related to nanotechnology applications. Nonlocal continuum models represent attempts to extend the continuum approach to smaller length scales while retaining most of its many advantages. This paper presents the prediction of nonlocal scaling parameter for single walled carbon nanotubes. The scale effects are introduced into the continuum models using non-local elasticity constitute model. A relationship among the carbon nanotube …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 13–22 Read article
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Rheology and Flow Properties of Fracturing Gels in Straight and Coiled Tubing
Abstract: This study involves experimental investigation of rheological and hydraulic characteristics of aqueous based polymeric and surfactant fluids in straight and coiled tubing. The fluids matrix includes guar, HPG, PHPA, welan, xanthan, and surfactant. Bohlin rheometer was used to evaluate rheological and viscoelastic characteristics. For hydraulic characteristics, small- and large-scale flow loops were used. It is observed that all fluids exhibit comparable non-Newtonian behavior and improved viscous and elastic properties. Among …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 27–43 Read article
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Influence of Carbonyl Iron Particle Loading on the Dimensional and Rheological Properties of 4D-Printed TPU-Based Magnetorheological Elastomers
Abstract: The advancement of 4D printing technologies has created new opportunities for fabricating smart materials with tunable properties, including magnetorheological elastomers (MREs). This study investigates the fabrication and characterization of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)-based MREs with varying carbonyl iron particle (CIP) loadings (10–50 wt.%) using the fused filament fabrication (FFF) method. MRE filaments were produced through a solvent-assisted mixing and extrusion process, ensuring consistent diameters within 1.75 ± 0.10 mm. Test specimens …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 127–138 Read article
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Development and Characterization of Pseudo-Elastic Ternary Cu-Al-Be Shape Memory Alloy and Its Scope as Shape Memory Hybrid Composites
Abstract: This research investigated the potential of the Cu-11.95Al-0.51Be shape memory alloy (SMA) for vibration damping applications. This specific composition of the alloy was selected to ensure the presence of the austenite phase (ß-phase) and to evaluate the pseudo-elastic (SE) behavior. This research explores the design, fabrication, and characterization of a pseudo-elastic ternary alloy. The key parameters examined in this study were the alloy phase and pseudo-elastic behavior. Other important factors, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 370–385 Read article
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A Review on Tensile and Flexural Properties of Natural/Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: In the most recent decade, natural plant fibers like (jute, sisal, banana, hemp, kenaf, and so on) are getting consideration from numerous analysts and academicians to use it as a substitute support of engineered fiber strengthened polymer composites. Composite assume huge job as designing material and their utilization has been expanding step by step because of their particular properties, for example, high solidarity to weight proportions, high modulus to weight …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 70–80 Read article
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Influence of FEF (N550) Carbon Black on Rheological and Physico-mechanical Properties of SBR Vulcanizate for Tyre Application
Abstract: This study aims to investigate the synergistic effect of Fast extrusion furnace black on the rheological, surface morphological and physico-mechanical properties such as tensile strength, hardness and specific gravity of styrene-butadiene synthetic rubber composite. SBR is an elastomer which is an important sort of synthetic rubber. It is a copolymer whose molecular structure primarily consists of organic compound styrene and butadiene chain. Fast extrusion furnace black and high abrasion furnace …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 48–58 Read article
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Enhancing Concrete Strength: Investigating the Impact of Glass Fines on Mechanical Properties
Abstract: The global emission of CO2 from cement industries poses a significant environmental challenge, being a primary contributor to environmental issues. Numerous researchers have explored alternative cementitious materials to formulate robust and long-lasting concrete. This study focuses on utilizing waste glass powder (GlP), derived from rejected soda-lime glass bottles collected from various sources, for experimental purposes. The laboratory experiments investigate the behavior of concrete incorporating glass as a partial substitute for …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Experimental Studies on the Use of Local Grinded Aggregate in Enhancing Stability, Reduction of Flow, Air-voids and Deformation of Modified Asphalt Concrete for Medium Collector Roads
Abstract: The adverse environmental impact of man-made and agricultural waste/by-products combined with the rising cost and difficulty in obtaining construction materials have influenced research into better ways to manage these wastes/by-products by incorporating them in asphalt concrete mix design. Different researches have shown that some agricultural waste/by-products can be included as mineral fillers in hot-mix asphalt concrete to obtain certain desirable properties. It is on this basis that this research attempts …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Structural and Elasticity Study of ZnS and ZnO Nanotubes Synthesized by Density Functional Method
Abstract: A theoretical investigation on the structural and elastic property of single-walled ZnS nanotubes (SW-ZnS NTs) (with armchair and zigzag structures) and ZnO nanotubes were investigated. The stability and elastic modulus in SW-ZnS NTs and ZnO NTs were also investigated. A study was also carried out to determine the band gap energy of the nanocrystalline ZnS and ZnO. The calculation results show bond length, bond angle, strain energy, and Young’s modulus …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 39–48 Read article
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Carbon Nanotubes and Fullerene: Basic Properties and Applications in Space Probe Studies
Abstract: Carbon nanotubes and fullerene has been visualized as an active research area in nanotechnology era. The possibility of harnessing these nanomaterials from natural resources and growing by artificial means attracts the attentions of most crystallographers, engineers, physicists, chemists and biomedical scientist. The tight binding approximations and density functional theory result shows the energy band gaps, and elastic properties of nanomaterials. Thus, in order describe the space model, the calculations are …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 24, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Analysis of Composite Behavior of Masonry Wall and Supporting Beam
Abstract: Composite behavior of brick masonry wall and supporting beam is outlined through this topic. Masonry in filled reinforced concrete construction is most common in urban and rural areas. The composite behavior of masonry and the supporting beam is neglected in the modern structural design. In the present study, finite element analysis is used for analysis of composite action of wall and supporting beam. Materials are modeled using Macro modeling. The …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 20–28 Read article