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3 articles for “steel powder reinforcement”
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Metaheuristic Design of Epoxy-Based Polymer Composites
Abstract: This research investigates the optimization of epoxy resin based polymer compositions in composite materials to enhance their mechanical and tribological properties for industrial applications. We examined the properties of composite materials by running experiments and optimizing these results using Firefly and five optimization algorithms to find the best steel and epoxy ratios. Our tests confirmed that higher dosages of steel powder increased materials' resistance to breaking and impacts yet lowered …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 769–791 Read article
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Wear Behavior and Mechanical Characterization of Pure Aluminum Reinforced with RHA by Using Powder Metallurgy Method
Abstract: In recent years, composites made from aluminum and its alloys have gained significant attention due to their optimal blend of low weight, high strength, impressive toughness, enhanced thermal stability, straightforward casting processes, superior corrosion resistance, and availability compared to unreinforced aluminum and its alloys. These aluminum-based composites are widely utilized in producing components for industries such as automotive, aerospace, marine, and nuclear. Rice husk ash (RHA) is a fine, powdery …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 495–502 Read article
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Analytical exploration of self-consolidating concrete (SCC) mix proportions via the Taguchi method
Abstract: To address the challenge of limited space within structural elements containing densely packed reinforcement, Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) was developed. This study focuses on optimizing the experimentation process using Design of Experiments (DoE). Taguchi's standard L(3) orthogonal array (OA) was utilized, consisting of four factors with three levels each, resulting in nine trial mixes. The factors examined include water-powder ratio, cementitious material content, superplasticizer dosage, and steel fiber content. The aim …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–16 Read article