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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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Influence of GGBFS on the Mechanical Properties of the Water Cured Fly Ash Aggregate-Based Geopolymer Concrete
Abstract: Abstract Conventional concrete consists of cement, sand as fine aggregate and gravel, limestone or granite in various sizes and shapes as coarse aggregate including with water. In the present work, the feasibility of using industrial inorganic polymeric residues wastes as a total (100%) replacement to the traditionally used normal conventional concrete materials is examined in the preparation of the geopolymer concrete (GPC). In this GPC, the cement is totally replaced …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 54–64 Read article
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Effectiveness of Back Massage on the Level of Anxiety Among Patients Posted for Cardiac Catheterization in Cardiology Ward, Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai
Abstract: Title: Effectiveness of back massage on the level of anxiety among patients posted for cardiac catheterization in cardiology ward at Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai. Objectives: To assess the level of anxiety. To evaluate the effectiveness of back massage on level of anxiety in experimental group. To associate the level of anxiety among patients posted for cardiac catheterization with their selected sociodemographic and clinical variables. Hypotheses: H1—There is a significant difference …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–30 Read article
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RUTTING EVALUATION OF BITUMINOUS MIXES USING WHEEL LOAD TESTERS
Abstract: Abstract: Permanent deformation also known as rutting, is the major mode of distress affecting the service life and performance of bituminous pavements. Rutting occurs due to excessive stresses on subgrade, inadequate strength of bituminous mix, inadequate thickness of pavement layers or poor construction methods. Among these causes, quality of bituminous mix is one of the main factors that contribute towards rutting failure.There are several test methods like Uniaxial tests, Triaxial …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 41–46 Read article
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Vibration Analysis of Steel Deck due to Moving Load Using ANSYS.
Abstract: Most anthropological goings-on take in vibration in one arrangement or further. For illustration, we receive for our eardrums vibrate and see because light waves undergo vibration. Breathing is associated with the vibration of lungs and walking involves (periodic) oscillatory motion of legs and hands. Human speech requires the oscillatory motion of larynges (and tongues). Early scholars in the field of vibration concentrated their efforts on understanding the natural phenomena and …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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Experimental Assessment of Durability of Asphalt Pavement Surfacing Modified with Fly-Ash Under Moisture Submergence
Abstract: The impact of environmental factors such as moisture and temperature cycles together with traffic loads and configurations on pavement combined with the need for improved construction materials have made it pertinent for research into better ways to enhance asphalt pavement properties for better performance. This study adopts an experimental approach using the Marshall Mix design method to investigate the effect of fly-ash in the enhancement of asphalt pavement wearing course …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Factors Influencing Passengers’ Satisfaction of Minicab Services in Akure, Nigeria
Abstract: The effectiveness of the level of satisfaction derived from minicab transport are usually dominated by certain factors. For a developing country like Nigeria, these factors are not often taken into consideration during the planning and designing of minicab transport infrastructures. This study reveals those factors influencing passengers’ satisfaction with minicab services in Akure, Nigeria. The study made used of personal observation and questionnaire to elicit information from 352 respondents through …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Improving the Performance of Highway Construction Projects: A managerial approach
Abstract: Highway Construction sector in India is much important as it is the 2nd largest road network in the world with 5.89 million kilometers. Government policies focus on increasing the private participation for infusion of funds in the road development projects. This has attracted the foreign investors participation with many private sectors entering this business through Private Public Partnerships (PPP).In the Highway construction process better Construction Management strategies are still required …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 19–30 Read article
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Revitalization of the Quality Engineering Education in Nigeria: Special attention to Funding and Implementation Strategies
Abstract: The dilemma of funding and financing of engineering programmes in universities and polytechnics in Nigeria has become a serious issues, often times resulting into strikes and closures of institution of learning. As a result of this, there is urgent need for revitalization of engineering education for effectiveness and maximum output for development of our nation Nigeria. The very fact that these problems are yet to be tackled by the government …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 38–47 Read article
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Experimental Study of Replacement of VSI Sand by Sea Sand in Concrete
Abstract: Concrete is a construction material used widely over the world and it is very difficult to find versatile alternative for concrete. Concrete is made up of cement, fine aggregates (sand), coarse aggregates and water. Fine aggregate is one of the constituents of concrete which influences concrete mix design substantially. Generally river sand / crushed sand is used as fine aggregate. But considering today’s situation, due to greater demand of river …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Optimization of Compressive Strength of Snail Shell Ash Blended Cement Concrete
Abstract: In this paper, a mathematical model is developed to optimize the compressive strength and the corresponding values of the mixture proportions of snail shell ash blended cement concrete using Scheffe’s regression method.A computer program written in qbasic language was invoked to quicken the selection of the cheapest mix ratios and the corresponding value of compressive strength of concrete. The mix ratio that optimized the compressive strength was found to be …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Mathematical Model for the Predictionof Compressive Strength of High Performance Concrete (HPC) Containing Saw Dust Ash and Superplasticizer
Abstract: This paper examined the prediction of compressive strength of High Performance Concrete (HPC) containing Saw Dust Ash (SDA) and Conplast SP 430 (superplasticizer), using Osadebe’s regression theory.The model developed was tested for adequacy at 95 % level of confidence using F-Statistic and was found to be reliable. A computer program written in visual basic 6.0 based on the model formulated was invoked for quick prediction of the mix ratios corresponding …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–28 Read article
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Awareness of Total Quality Management and Extent Used in Construction Projects
Abstract: Construction industry is a major sector in India with country’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of9% (2017) as per world bank. For increasing the share from such sector in this competitive environment TQM can be used as tool of strategy. TQM is a management strategy focusing on the customer satisfaction through continuous improvement of the process and enhancing team work. Here all employees associated with the project are involved to follow …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Selection of Best Fit Probability Distribution for Estimation of Peak Flood using Qualitative and Quantitative Assessments
Abstract: Estimation of Peak Flood (PF) for a given return period is of utmost importance for planning and design of hydraulic structures. This can be achieved through Flood Frequency Analysis (FFA) of stream flow data by fitting normal, gamma and extreme value families of distributions to the series of observed annual peak flood data. In this paper, a study on estimation of PF for river Beas at Dhaulasidh site adopting 2-parameter …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Evaluation of Hydraulic Performance: A Case Study of Etana Small Scale Irrigation Scheme: Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia
Abstract: The conventional furrow irrigation system is inherently inefficient in wolaita zone, while the suboptimal management and operation (inflow discharge and cutoff time) are considered as one of the main reasons for satisfactory hydraulic performance. Addressing these issues, the furrow irrigation system which is only practiced in the study area was evaluated on three fields under routine farmer management in wolaita zone. The study consisted of field experiments and simulation modeling. …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Evaluation of Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Quarter Circular Breakwater by RBF Network and Regression Models
Abstract: Breakwaters are massive structures constructed to provide the required tranquility within the ports and also used for safeguarding the beaches from eroding due to severe action of waves especially during inclement weather. In the recent years, innovative structures like Semi-Circular Breakwater (SCB) and Quarter Circular Breakwater (QCB) are being evolved to fulfill the ever increasing demand from coastal sector. QCB is a modified SCB, which is similar to caisson consists …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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Prediction of Circular Frequency of Precast Concrete Piles with Distributed Mass by Resonance Moment–Displacement Approach
Abstract: This paper presents the results of circular natural frequency of single piles from critical buckling load by resonance moment-displacement approach. The support end conditions considered are pinned-pinned, fixed-fixed, and fixed-pinned respectively. It was assumed that resonance moment occurs when the bending moment diagram is made equal to zero at the supports while the resonance displacement is the sum total deflections resulting from the system reduction to an equivalent pinned-pinned system. …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 55–61 Read article
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Thermally Induced Stresses in Cross-Ply Laminated Plates Using Four Variable Theory
Abstract: A thermal analysis of simply supported isotropic, orthotropic, two layer antisymmetric and three layer symmetric composite laminated plates is presented. A four variable trigonometric shear deformation theory is used. This theory has only four unknown variables as compared to other higher order theories with five or more than five unknown variables. This is a displacement based equivalent single layer theory. The in-plane displacement field of this theory consists of trigonometric …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 35–54 Read article
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Nonlinear Pushover Analysis of RC Frame Considering SSI Effect: A Review
Abstract: It is the need of modern era to go for the safe, reliable and economic structure design with special reference to seismic response of the structure. The classical methods which are based on elastic analysis are not able to predict the structural behaviour under the seismic forces. On the other hand the Pushover Analysis (POA) gives more reliable results. The POA is a static –nonlinear analysis. In this method the …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Ground improvement using Stone Column technique on black cotton soil and red soil.
Abstract: Stone column allows the loose soil to settle down properly as well as allows to establish required design criteria. Application of stone column benefits in numbers in higher resistance values, lower permeability, elimination of excessive excavation and material handling and thus it improves the strength of soil. The objective of this paper is to study the increasing strength of soil after application of stone column . Keywords: Stone column, black …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 7–10 Read article