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166 articles for “Tensile strength”
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Re-characterizing of Asphalt Concrete Mix Design Properties Blended with Waste Engine Oil Fractions for Heavy Traffic. (Case Study; Stability and Density)
Abstract: Waste and rising cost of importing admixtures during construction have influenced research into better ways of recycling local waste and reduce cost of importation of admixtures. Waste Engine Oil are checked as non-bituminous and can be incorporated into asphalt concrete mix design. Different researches have shown that some waste/by-products can be included as additive in hot-blend black-top cement to acquire specific beneficial properties. It is on this basis that this …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 14–17 Read article
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Study on Analysis and Design in Reinforcement Structure Joints of Water Tank Structure for Safety Human life
Abstract: A water tank is used to store water to surge over the daily requirement. In the construction of concrete structure for the storage of water and other liquids the imperviousness of concrete is most essential. The permeability of any uniform and thoroughly compacted concrete of given mix proportions is mainly dependent on water cement ratio. The increase in water cement ratio results in increase in the permeability. The decrease in …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 16–28 Read article
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Mechanical properties of Al-Si17Cu3.5Mg0.8 alloy fabricated by stir casting with UV and new CRSS casting process with and without T6 condition
Abstract: Aluminum-Silicon metal matrix composites are the popular materials in the vast majority of the car and modern industries on account of their low weight, high mechanical properties, and incredible wear opposition properties. In the present study, Al-Si17Cu3.5Mg0.8 alloy is fabricated by two casting processes such as stir casting with ultrasonic vibrations (RSC) and merged-rheo-stir-squeeze (CRSS) casting with and without heat treated (T6) condition. Microstructural and material characterization was explored by …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Recycling Multilayer Materials: Discovering Mechanical Parameters for Engineering Applications
Abstract: Multilayer materials have been widely used in various applications such as packaging, electronics, and construction industries. However, the disposal of these materials is becoming a significant environmental concern due to their non-biodegradable nature. Therefore, the recycling of multilayer materials has become an essential aspect of sustainable waste management. The mechanical characteristics of materials recycled from multilayer products were examined in this study. The focus was on determining the impact of …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 43–47 Read article
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Fabrication, Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of Aluminum Alloy (LM-13) Reinforced with Nano-ZrO2 Particulate Chilled Nano-Metal Matrix Composites (CNMMCs)
Abstract: In the present research, aluminum alloy (LM13) Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) is prepared by stir casting technique and is reinforced with ZrO2 particulates in the weight percent ranging from 3 wt.% to 12 wt.% in the steps of 3 wt.%. The reinforcement i.e., ZrO2 particle size added varies between 100–200 nm. The resulting CNMMCs are solidified under the influence of copper chill of 25 mm thickness to study the effect …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 17–30 Read article
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Assessment of Tensile and Hardness Property of AA5083/Nano-Al2O3 Metal Matrix Composites
Abstract: Al–Mg base composites reinforced with different mixtures of nano-Al2O3 particles have been fabricated by mechanical stir casting and their metallurgical and mechanical characterization has been investigated. In this investigation, the Al2O3 particulates were reinforced into the base matrix of aluminium fabricated with five levels of volume fraction such as Al/0 vol.% Al2O3, Al/2 vol.% Al2O3, Al/4 vol.% Al2O3, Al/6 vol.% Al2O3 and Al/8 vol.% Al2O3. After the Al-base-nano-composites were fabricated …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Tensile Properties of Al6061-Graphite Particulate Composites
Abstract: This paper presents the experimental work carried out on the tensile behavior of aluminium 6061 (Al 6061) graphite particulate composites. The required specimen are prepared using stir casting method with graphite proportions ranging from 3 to 12 % by weight. The mechanical behavior of Al 6061 graphite particulate composites produced using stir casting method, was investigated by conducting experiments on Universal Testing Machine (UTM). Tensile specimens were utilized for tensile …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Mechanical and Barrier Properties of LLDPE-LDPE Blend Film with Micro Clay
Abstract: The present study LLDPE-LDPE(50-50 wt%) were compounded with added microclay filler using silicone oil as dispersing agent by twin screw compounding. The three formulations were taken as 1%, 3%, 5% of microclay. The extruded standard has been cut into pellets by cutter. Then films were made using blown film extrusion and then tested. As the filler content increases, the flow behaviour of the film increases. Tensile strength increases upto 1% …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 38–46 Read article
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The Potential Application of Walnut Shells as Biofillers for Natural Rubber Composites
Abstract: It was evaluated whether walnut shells should be used as filler in composites made of natural rubber. Samples of walnut shells were ground to fine powders, sieved through a 75 μm mesh, and were used in compounding natural rubber using varying filler loading of unfilled, 20 hpr, 30 hpr, 40 hpr, and 50 hpr. The physicochemical analysis results of the walnut shell powder were 5.30, 10.10%, 2.50%, 43.70%, 49.70 mg/g, …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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Manufacturing of BWP-Grade Plywood from Resin Adhesive Using Animal Protein (Glue) by Partial Replacement of Phenol
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents the development of plyboard using phenol–glue–formaldehyde (PGF) resin and their basic mechanical properties. Phenoplast and aminoplast-based resins is the important adhesive for the manufacturing of boiling water proof (BWP) grade, shuttering and moisture resistance plywood. Environmental concerns and higher cost of petroleum-based resins have resulted in the development of technologies to replace phenol partially by biomaterials for the manufacturing of resin adhesive. Natural bio-based materials such …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 Read article
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FABRICATION AND EVALUATION OF VINYL ESTER RESIN BASED HYBRID COMPOSITES
Abstract: Jute is most widely used natural fiber in combination of various polymer because of easy availability, low environment impact, low density, low production cost, satisfactory mechanical properties and usage in wide range of applications. Mechanical properties of fibers are depending upon various factors such as fiber length, fiber orientation, fiber contact etc. In the present study, composite of Jute (J) and Glass fiber (G) have been fabricated using hand lay …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Thermal, Mechanical, Morphological and Rheological Behavior of HDPE and Algae Based Polysaccharide Blend
Abstract: The use of renewable resource based materials as filler for thermoplastic polymers showed wide scope in agriculture, textile and commodity applications due to low cost and high mechanical properties. In this work marine red algae based polysaccharide was used as a filler material for high density polyethylene (HDPE). The polysaccharide extracted from marine based red algae is a byproduct of algae to oil extraction process. The blends were prepared using …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 35–44 Read article
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Comparative Experimental Measurement on the Fundamental Properties of Chemically Treated Natural Fibers
Abstract: Plant-derived natural fiber as a reinforcing component can play a prevalent role in the field of fiber reinforced polymer composite due to their obtainability, environmentally friendly, renewability, low- density, and low cost. Golden fiber (jute fiber)/coconut fiber can be a potential candidate to replace the synthetic fiber reinforced polymer composite. The influences of chemical treatments such as mercerization, sodium lauryl sulfate and a combination of mercerization and sodium lauryl sulfate …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 34–44 Read article
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To Analyze and Study CNC Lathe in Turning Machining Parameters
Abstract: Metal matrix composites (MMCs) consists an important class of design which have weight-efficient structural materials that are inspiring every field of engineering applications. There has been an increasing interest in composites containing low density and low-cost reinforcements. Among various discontinuously dispersed solids used, alumina is one of the most inexpensive and low-density reinforcement available in large quantities as solid waste by-product during combustion of coal in thermal power plants. Hence, …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Selection of Gear Materials Using MCDM-TOPSIS Approach
Abstract: Materials selection are a key issue in the optimal design of the industrial product. Material selection is a difficult and subtle task because of an immense number of different available materials. Increasing demand for gears in the different field of applications has forced manufacturers to design and develop gears which compete in the global market and satisfy the user requirements as well as environmental conditions. Various attributes of gear materials …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Effect of Pulsed Current Micro Plasma Arc welding parameters on Mechanical properties AISI 304 and AISI 430 dissimilar weld joint
Abstract: In the present work, two dissimilar AISI 304 and AISI 430 sheets of 0.4mm thick welded using Micro Plasma Arc Welding. Welding input parameters like peak current, base current, pulse rate and pulse width are considered and output responses like fusion zone grain size, hardness and ultimate tensile strength of the welded joint are considered. 31 experiments are performed as per Central Composite Design (CCD) design matrix of Response Surface …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–26 Read article
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Application of Response Surface Method in Studying the Properties of Micro-plasma Arc Welded AISI 904L Super Austenitic Steel
Abstract: Super austenitic steels play a major role in fabrication of corrosion resistance components which are subjected to severe corrosion. In the present work, super austenitic steel AISI 904L of 0.4 mm thickness is butt welded using Micro Plasma Arc Welding. Welding input parameters like peak current, base current, pulse rate and pulse width are considered and output responses like fusion zone grain size, hardness and ultimate tensile strength of the …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Microstructural and Mechanical Behavior of Al6082/SiC/Gr Hybrid Composites
Abstract: The aim involved in designing metal matrix composite materials is to combine the desirable attributes of metals and ceramics. The present work is focused on the study of behavior of aluminum alloy (Al6082) with SiC and graphite (Gr) composites produced by the stir-casting technique. The reinforcement percentage is varied from 5% to 15% in a step of three. Microstructure test, tensile test, and hardness tests are performed on the samples …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–40 Read article
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Study on the Effects of Polypropylene Fiber in Concrete Paver Blocks
Abstract: Road transportation is the lifeline of the nation and its development is a crucial concern. The traditional bituminous pavement needs the continuous maintenance and rehabilitation operations, which ultimately leads to the scope for cement concrete pavements. This paper highlights the effects of polypropylene fibers in concrete paver blocks, which is a recent advancement in the field of reinforced concrete pavement design. Concrete paver blocks prepared for M30 grade and the …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 32–38 Read article
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Cyclic Loading Over “Stress Behaviour of High Strength Fibre (Steel and Glass) Reinforced Concrete
Abstract: Construction spectrum is growing as it has never been before; there is always something under new construction. It is thus very much important to use updated materials in construction to improve usability, workability and durability, along with the increase in characteristic strengths of material with respect to high rise structures specially. Concrete is one such material obtained from mixing of various materials. Concrete is good at compressive strength but shows …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–31 Read article