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Eco Step Power-Gen: Harnessing Renewable Energy from Footsteps and Speed Breakers
Abstract: Eco Step Power-Gen" endeavors to revolutionize renewable energy generation by tapping into the latent kinetic energy from human footsteps and vehicular traffic on speed breakers. This pioneering project seeks to develop and deploy innovative technology capable of capturing and converting mechanical energy into electrical power. Through meticulous research, design, and testing phases, the project aims to assess the viability and effectiveness of energy generation from these unconventional sources. By integrating …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Multipurpose Navigating and Surveillance Robot
Abstract: A robot is a kind of automated machine that can quickly and precisely carry out particular activities with little or no assistance from humans. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotic arms, humanoid robots, and hybrids are the six most popular forms of robotics [1]. The goal of this project is to develop a mobile robot, or rover, with intended applications on multi-purpose to aid in exploration in …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Eco-Cities: An Approach for Sustainable Development
Abstract: Rapid urbanization has brought great challenges to cities and societies environmentally, socially, and economically. Rapid urbanization gradually degrades natural habitats, disrupt hydrological systems, and modify energy flow and nutrient cycling. Nowadays, these significant impacts of human activities, originated from population growth, rapid urbanization, increase in number of private motor vehicles, industrialization and mass livestock production, are increasing exponentially and causing great deal of environmental, social, and economic challenges both at …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Planning, Development and Management of Sustainable Cities: A Review
Abstract: Cities are the most affected indicators of human activities on the surface of the earth. These human-dominated things, i.e., cities destroy natural habitats, streamline species composition, upset hydrological systems, and adjust energy flow and nutrient cycling. Today, these significant impacts of human activities, initiated from population increase, rapid urbanization, high private motor vehicle dependency, deregulated industrialization and mass livestock production, are increasing exponentially and causing great deal of environmental, social, …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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The Eiffel Tower: Precursor to the 21st C. Public Park
Abstract: As a landscape architect, I am investigating the three-dimensional nature of the Eiffel Tower; as a symbol of Paris, the Tower is both an infrastructural wonder and a three-dimensional public park. It is a landscape of layers and depth: providing framed views of the city on the ground, orienting one from miles away in all directions, elevating one far above the rooftops of Paris, and granting a bird’s eye view …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Review Insight: Hits of Urbanization on Open Area, Upbringing and Environment in India
Abstract: In the coming century the development of the cities into the rural–urban edging are direct and indirect impacts with those who living there facing new problems and ethics in meeting their life needs and accommodating the concomitant of urbanization. As India is the most populated country urbanization provide entertainment, employment, shopping, and a generally higher standard of living. The flow under which urban population growth in developing countries is going …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Exploring Non-Motorized Transportation for Indian Cities: A Sustainable System
Abstract: Abstract The existing modal share in Indian cities is in favor of non-motorized transport but there is a minimal infrastructure available to support non-motorized transportation. In most of the Indian cities, even in the megacities of India (population more than 8 million), 30% of the trips are made by non-motorized transportation, but the adverse climatic conditions, inappropriate infrastructure and facilities for non-motorized transportation and increasing accident risk to non-motorized users, …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Role of Digital India in Enhancing Transportation Smart and Safe Solutions for Accident Free India
Abstract: Digital India is a programme to prepare India for a knowledge future. The focus of digital India is on making technology central to enabling change. This is Umbrella programme which is covering many departments. Digital India weaves together a large number of ideas and thoughts into a single comprehensive vision so that each of them is seen as part of larger goal. Each individual element like transportation stands on its …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 20–32 Read article
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Assessment of the Impact of Transportation on Sustainability: Case of Ayodhya City
Abstract: Based on changes in the three sustainability pillars of environmental, economic, and social sustainability, the present research suggest a methodology for assessing the impact of various modes of transportation. The procedure comprises calculating the Composite Sustainability Index (CSI) before and after the adoption of a transportation policy using a variety of sustainability pillar indicators.We added metrics for air pollution, resource consumption, health, accessibility, mobility, commuting, and cost. The impact of …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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A Future Cleaner Fuel: Biofuel
Abstract: The Main advantage of using liquid as fuel is that they can be easily pumped and can also be handled easily. This is the primary motivation behind why every one of the vehicles utilizes liquid type of fuels for combustion reason. For different types of non-transportation applications there are other option strong biomass fuel like wood. These non-transportation applications can bring into utilization these strong biomass powers as they can …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Particulate Matter and Management Regarding Ambient Air Pollution Surrounding coal-based Thermal Power Plants and Opencast Coal Mines
Abstract: Air pollution in a considerable lot of India’s cities exceeds national and international standards, and effective pollution control methodologies require information on the sources that add to air pollution and their spatiotemporal changeability. The suspended solids in particulate matter affect the human respiratory system (and change the production also). The environmental effect of coalmines in terms of influences the h along with a dusting of machinery was observed. The investigation …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Human Health is Affected by Noise Pollution
Abstract: Noise pollution has a substantial negative impact on human health. Long-term exposure to loud noises can cause stress, hearing loss, sleep disruptions, and cardiovascular problems, among other health problems. Noise decreases productivity and hinders cognitive function by making it difficult to focus and communicate. It may also result in agitation, worry, and even help develop mental health issues. To lessen the negative impacts of noise pollution on human well-being, adequate …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 44–48 Read article
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Designing Brake Fluids for Modern Cars; Key Aspects
Abstract: The advancement of technology in almost all areas such as materials, electronics, communication, Information Technology, machines, electronics, instrumentation, control systems, etc. made it possible to have the modern cars of the type that were not possible decades ago. There exist materials today that are much lighter than the metals but at the same time stronger than metals. This helped in attaining higher speeds on the one hand and much superior …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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A PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS OF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ON FLAT AND CURVED SURFACE OF A PV CELL
Abstract: This work focused on investigating and controlling the effect of ambient temperature on the surface temperature of a PV module. An experimental approach is carried out to provide ventilation on the surface of the PV panel with the help of a blower. With the increase in solar irradiance, the panel temperature also increases so experiment is conducted for different velocities of the air with the help of a blower to …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 39–48 Read article
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“Studies on Benzene & Toluene in Ambient air of Ghaziabad Area of Delhi NCR & their carcinogenic effect”
Abstract: In this paper, the determination of Benzene & Toluene in Ambient air of Ghaziabad area of NCR were investigated. Benzene & Toluene are considered as the Carcinogenic and toxic contaminants of ambient air quality of Ghaziabad. Benzene & Toluene comes from many different sources like petroleum products, including motor fuels, industrial emission, factories and power plants etc. Benzene and toluene are carcinogenic and hazardous to biotic life and no safe …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge and Participation on Households Solid Domestic Waste Management in Some Selected Communities in Bo Southern Sierra Leone
Abstract: A well-managed, effective waste management program increases the health and environmental quality of the country. Therefore, the overall aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and participation of household solid domestic waste management in some selected communities in Bo city Southern Sierra Leone. The study's objectives were: to determine the different methods of solid wastedisposal, to determine existing household solid waste management practices, to determine the risk factors …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 8–17 Read article
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A Comparative Study on Contaminated and Uncontaminated Soils Surrounding the Municipal Wastes Disposal Site
Abstract: Increase in population and industrialization has been creating space problems in and around the cities for habitation. In addition, the cities have been facing disposal problems of solid and liquid wastes generated from industrial and residential areas. Disposal of municipal solid wastes without planned way in any city has been causing air, water and soil pollution in the vicinity of dump site. The wastes disposal can alter the engineering properties …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Experimental Study of Concrete Using Crumb Rubber with Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregates
Abstract: The cost effective About one crore 10 lakhs all types of new vehicles are added all year to the Indian roads. The increase of about three crores discarded tyres each year stance a potential threat to the environment. The greatest way to overcome this problem is to catch alternative aggregates for construction. The proposed work presents an investigational study of result of use of solid waste material (crumb rubber) in …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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STRUCTURE HEALTH MONITORING AND ENERGY HARVESTING IN BRIDGE, VUPs BY SMART MATERIALS
Abstract: This artical examine the energy harvesting by the use of Smart material in the bridges or VUPs( vehicle underpass ) . For harvesting energy from bridges vibrations , there are mainly three different kinds of mechanism: electromagnetic , piezoelectric, electrostatic. among the three , the piezoelectric-based energy harvesting is a very mature one , which has been widely used . At the same time structure health monitoring can be done …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 24–27 Read article
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Field Investigation on the Use of Mobile Phone While Driving
Abstract: While talking through mobile phone, drivers are much less aware of what is happening on the road around them; fail to see road signs, maintain proper lane position and steady speed; react more slowly and take longer to brake. Moreover, drivers are more likely to enter unsafe gaps in traffic, feel more stressed and frustrated, and are more likely to tailgate the vehicle in front. This paper demonstrates field investigation …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 11–19 Read article