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IJMD V-12 I- 01 2026

IJMD V-12 I- 01 2026

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Computational Investigation on Performance of Rib Roughened Channel

By M.K. Sahu, K.M. Pandey, and S. Chatterjee

Abstract: ABSTRACT:             Improving the heat transfer efficiency of machinery is crucial since it can result in savings on energy, materials, and expenses. Rib-roughening on the heated plane is one method of increasing rate of heat transfer. Rib roughened surfaces are utilized in various industrial applications. Rib roughened surface disturbs the laminar sub-layer and increases the…

Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 12, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 1–5Read Article →
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Development of an Automated Load-Controlled Thermopower Measurement Technique for Thermoelectric Materials

By Anish Kumar

Abstract: The Seebeck coefficient, or thermoelectric power, is crucial. In order to deliver accurate readings over a wide temperature range, a load-based, high-precision thermoelectric power (TEP) measurement device has been designed, constructed, and experimentally validated in this study. The system is based on a differential DC approach and replaces conventional spring-based contact mechanisms with a shifting…

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Generative Lightweighting of Actuator-Integrated Robotic Structures Under Decentralized Additive Manufacturing Constraints

By Pedro Portugal

Abstract: This study presents the implementation and structural validation of a constraint-driven generative design methodology for the development of lightweight actuator-integrated robotic components fabricated using decentralized additive manufacturing. Building upon a previously formalized constraint-driven framework, the method was applied to the synthesis of a modular robotic link representative of actuator-integrated structural elements commonly used in legged…

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Investigating the Effects of Severe Plastic Deformation on Aluminium Alloy Properties: A Comparative Study

By Nagendra Singh, Devendra Singh Chauhan, and Gopal Sharma

Abstract: Equal channel angular pressing is a metal forming process. It serves as a strengthening treatment through which ductile metals can be processed to refine their grain and subgrain structure. This process improves the mechanical performance of metals, including tensile strength, stress-controlled fatigue strength, and resistance to fatigue crack propagation. Equal channel angular pressing is one…

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PORTABLE SOLAR WATER HEATER

By Niket Jalihal and S C Sajjan

Abstract: This project explores the design of a portable solar water heater optimized for high-efficiency heat transfer in off-grid settings. The system utilizes the superior thermal conductivity of copper turnings, which serve as a heat exchanger to capture direct solar radiation. Using a closed-loop mechanism, a small pump circulates water from a storage tank through these…

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The Biomechanical Impact of Slipper Sole Compliance on Lumbar Spine Load: A Quantitative Analysis of Indoor Footwear Ergonomics

By Devesh Tiwari

Abstract: Abstract The global shift toward remote work has significantly increased the duration of indoor footwear usage, yet the ergonomic standards for slippers remain critically under-researched compared to athletic or industrial footwear. While "high-compliance" or soft slippers are traditionally marketed for immediate comfort, excessive mechanical softness may lead to foot instability, altered gait kinetics, and subsequent…