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Investigations of Mechanical Testing and its Effects on Lithium Ion Battery and Battery Pack for Electric Vehicle Application
Abstract: This research delves into the comprehensive study of mechanical testing methodologies and their consequential impact on the structural integrity, safety, and performance of Lithium-Ion batteries (Li-ion) and battery packs designed for electric vehicle (EV) applications. The investigation aims to enhance the understanding of mechanical stressors' influence on the reliability and safety of energy storage systems crucial for the sustainable advancement of electric mobility. The paper opens with mechanical testing protocols …
Published in International Journal of Fracture Mechanics and Damage Science · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 35–49 Read article
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Mechanical Testing Under Tensile-load
Abstract: Mechanical testing is a technique used to establish a material's mechanical qualities by examining its strength, toughness, hardness, and other characteristics. Specimens produced of various materials whose qualities need to be examined are used to verify this property. In which a static load is applied and a dynamic load is applied, and the test is completed. Understating loads in mechanical testing is the topic of this research article. Any manufacturing …
Published in International Journal of Fracture Mechanics and Damage Science · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Considerations on Fractured Edge Dislocations of Mechanical Tested Hand Laid Hemp Flax GFRP Hybrid Polymer Composites with SEM Verifications
Abstract: In this research study, three types of composite samples are made. Hemp-Glass Fiber (C1), Flax- Glass Fiber (C2), and Hemp-Flax-Glass Fiber Hybrid Composite (C3). For proper fibre-to-fiber adhesion and bonding, a 10:1 mixture of glue (LY556) and brace (HY951) was used. Tensile, flexural, impact, double shear, and hardness research is conducted among all the specimen samples. According to ASTM standards, the comparison is made among C1, C2 and C2 respectively; …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 13, 2023 · pp. 1–19 Read article
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Fatigue Study of Friction Stir Welded and TIG Welded AA 6061 Alloy Similar Joints
Abstract: In this study, Al-Mg-Si alloy plates in 4 mm thickness that are particularly used for aerospace and automotive industries were welded using Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding and Friction Stir Welding (FSW) methods as similar joints with one side pass with parameters of varying tool rotation, weld speed and 2.3 degree tool tilt angle. Tensile tests results showed high yield stress values for FSW joints. Micro Vickers hardness test gave …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Test Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Palmyra Bract Fiber Composite
Abstract: AbstractBiological concerns have brought about replenished enthusiasm for regular materials regarding their mechanical applications and principal examination. Recyclability and ecological security are getting to be progressively vital to the presentation of characteristic materials and items. Petroleum based items, for example, gums in thermo set plastics are poisonous and non- biodegradable. The saps and filaments utilized as a part of green composites are biodegradable when they are dumped, disintegrated by the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Investigation of Fracture Mechanics in Composite Materials Through Experimental Testing
Abstract: Understanding the fracture mechanics of composite materials is essential to appreciating their durability and structural integrity. The goal of this research article's extensive experimental analysis is to clarify how composite materials fracture under various loading scenarios. The study makes use of cutting-edge experimental methods to describe the beginning, spreading, and eventual failure of cracks in composite structures. An understanding of the fundamental mechanisms controlling fracture in composites is obtained by …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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UTM Testing and Comparison of Mechanical Properties of Composite Material Specimens Manufactured using Fused Deposition Modeling
Abstract: 3D printing has become a popular way for prototyping of components instead of conventional methods due to quickly results obtained and a variety in properties of process possible. In this paper our aim is to elaborate on differences between strength and other Mechanical properties of abs plastic, carbon fiber + abs and glass fiber + abs filament for additive manufacturing. For this procedure for this research filament has been acquired …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Estimation of Mechanical Properties of Kevlar/Basalt Intrawoven Composite Laminates Containing Nanoparticles
Abstract: Purpose: The research describes estimation of various Mechanical properties like compression, tensile, shear and impact strength of Kevlar/Basalt (KB) Intrawoven 1×1 composite laminates, each comprising 1%, 3% and 5% of Al2O3 (Aluminium oxide) nanoparticles. Design/methodology/approach: These are woven with the help of manual handloom weaving machine, compression moulding technique was adopted for the fabrication of hybrid composite laminates. Attempts have been made to analyse the mechanical properties of Kevlar/Basalt intrawoven …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Plant-Derived Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: The Impact of Compatibilizer on the Fundamental Characteristics and Degradation Properties
Abstract: By using compression molding, unidirectional polypropylene (PP) composites reinforced with banana fiber were created both with and without the use of stearic acid (SA) as a coupling agent. Four filler loading levels (10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% by weight) were employed during the composite manufacturing process, using raw banana fiber. The resulting composites underwent mechanical testing (tensile, bending, and impact characteristics). The ideal combination of mechanical properties was found in …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 27–37 Read article
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Development of Robot Arm Fingers with Polymer Soft Materials
Abstract: Lightweight soft material applications have attracted attention to Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer (BFRP) laminates because of their impressive mechanical characteristics. The impact response and stress-strain behavior of epoxy resin laminates armored with basalt fiber and banana fiber are investigated during this project using computational and experimental approaches. The hand lay-up method was employed to create laminates with a thickness of 3 mm, dimensions of 300x300 mm², and a layout of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 432–439 Read article
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Dynamic Performance Enhancement of Polymer Composites through Metaheuristic machinining optimization
Abstract: This work aims to provide an optimization of meta-heuristic algorithms in order to improve the dynamic behavior of composite materials utilized in various practical engineering tasks. Based on the Comprehensive literature review it has been observed that composite sandwich panels with PVC foam cores accomplished mechanical characteristics superior than those ones that were produced on PU foam core mainly in flexural, compression, and impact tests Thus the study establishes the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 114–129 Read article
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Mechanical Performance Degradation of Naturally Aged Nitrile Butadiene Rubber in Low Frequency Range...
Abstract: For good mechanical design, damping is often still an invisible requirement. Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) has a wide range of applications as a damping and sealing material. To offer the long-term service of NBR, it is important to estimate the degradation of modal properties under complex mechanical and environmental loading. The present work aims to correlate the experimental data with generalized higher-order Maxwell models and curve fitting techniques to find …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites Read article
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Comprehensive Study on the Mechanical and Tribological Response of Waste Tyre Rubber–Natural Fiber Hybrid Epoxy Composites
Abstract: Research into the mechanical and tribological characteristics of Prosopis juliflora-fiber reinforced epoxy-matrix composites with recycled tyre rubber particles is the focus of this investigation. Making use of old tire rubber and bio-reinforcing with fibers from the common invasive plant Prosopis juliflora are the goals of the two-reinforcement techniques. The end goal is to produce long-lasting, cost-effective engineered composite materials with improved performance. A constant epoxy resin matrix was used to …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 154–161 Read article
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Mechanical Properties of Al6061-Al2O3 Metal Matrix Composite Using Die Casting Technique
Abstract: 6061Al - Al2O3 Metal matrix composites are applied as conventional materials in the domain of aerospace, automotive and marine applications to enhance the physical properties. The present work aimed to prepare metal matrix composite using 6061Al as the matrix material. Particulates of Al2O3 with 40 µm were reinforced using die casting technique. Further level of reinforcement is being varied from 0-16wt% in steps of 4wt%. Microstructural characterization has been conducted …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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Effect on Mechanical Properties of Concrete Using Industrial Waste
Abstract: Waste management is a great challenge for any country in current and future aspect. Solid waste generates from different industry i.e. stone, marble, coal, tire etc. are major issues in India. These wastes create major environmental & health problems for surrounding people. This study represents the utilization of waste kota stone slurry and marble powder as sand & cement replacing material with 15% fly ash of class-C. Waste kota stone …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Exploring the Dynamic Mechanical Analysis and Biocompatibility of Compression-Molded PMMA for Biomaterial Applications
Abstract: Metals such as titanium, cobalt, and magnesium are commonly used as biomaterials. However, their use can lead to tissue reactions due to the formation of foreign bodies which may cause blood cancer. Researchers have addressed this issue by substituting biomaterials with polymethyl methacrylate materials (PMMA). The PMMA material being studied is produced using the compression molding technique. This article examines the mechanical properties and biotoxicity of PMMA. These materials have …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 482–499 Read article
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Mechanical and Sustainable Enhancement of Epoxy Composites using Tamarind Seed Powder
Abstract: The investigation examines how tamarind seed powder affects epoxy-based materials for the development of waste-based useful products. The research examines the mechanical behavior of epoxy resin composites which contain tamarind seed powder in increasing percentages spanning from 10% to 40%. The team utilized the hand layup method to produce the composites which then fulfilled the ASTM guidelines for specimen fabrication for mechanical tests. The study examined fundamental mechanical parameters by …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 797–806 Read article
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Preparation and Properties of Blends of Thermoplastic Polymer with Thermoplastic Starch
Abstract: Problems in making biodegradable plastics are incompatible between hydrophilic/polar and hydrophobic/non-polar ingredients. Ingredients like compatibilizers were added to improve the compatibility between the two ingredients. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of thermoplastic potato starch (TPS) content and two compatibilizers (maleic anhydride, MA, and dibutyl maleate, DM) on melt flow behavior, mechanical features (tensile, bending, and Izod impact test), phase morphology, thermal behaviors (DSC, and TGA/DTG), …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 16–29 Read article
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Sustainability of Asphalt Pavement in Terms of CraSustainability of Asphalt Pavement in Terms of Crack Healing Phenomena: A Reviewck Healing Phenomena: A Review
Abstract: The Asphalt concrete mixture is considered to have nonlinear viscoelastic behavior, its fatigue life consists of two components, namely the resistance to fracture and crack, and the ability to heal the micro cracks. Both of the processes change with temperature and time. Such processes exhibit the sustainability potential of asphalt concrete pavement. The approach to study this potential requires mechanical tests like creep or relaxation, strength and repeated load tests. …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 38–55 Read article
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Experimental Analysis and Design Proposal of Banana Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites and Computer Analysis
Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive experimental investigation and design model development using banana fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) composites. The primary aim is to evaluate the mechanical and physical performance of the composite, with particular emphasis on tensile strength, flexural strength, and water absorption characteristics. These properties are critical for applications in industries such as transportation and construction, where durability, lightweight materials, and cost-effectiveness are essential. Banana fibers, being natural, renewable, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 901–907 Read article