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Strength & Durability of Concrete with Sand Blasting Residue
Abstract: Sand blasting residue (SBR) is commonly obtained as a by-product from chain manufacturing industries. Although it is a waste material but can be used in the mixing of concrete. The work has been divided into two parts. Part 1 covers preparation of M20concreteby substituting SBR as replacement of sand in different percentage such as 40%, 50%, 60%, 70% & 80%. The w/c ratio is kept as 0.5 with adequate does …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Impact of Additives on the Split Tensile Strength of Roller Compacted Concrete
Abstract: Additives are implemented as partial replacement of Portland cement in concrete to enhance the required physical properties. In the present investigation, roller compacted concrete slab samples were prepared using gap and dense aggregate gradation. Three percentages of Portland cement were adopted, (16, 12, and 10) % by weight of aggregates. Three types of additives, (hydrated lime, fly ash, and fumed silica) were implemented as partial substitute of Portland cement. Core …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Compressive Strength and Chloride penetration on Semi-Lightweight Concrete Made Up of Artificial Aggregates
Abstract: This paper deals with the properties of semi-Light weight concrete prepared by using Light weight wood ash pellets as coarse aggregates. It can be prepared by varying the cement content from 300 to 450 kg/m3. Optimum design mix can be finalised by studying the engineering properties such as compressive strength, split tensile strength, young’s modulus and rapid chloride penetration test. Various trial mixes have been attempted in the laboratory by …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Effect of Binder Type, Binder Content, Aggregate Gradation, Temperature and Air Voids on Rutting Susceptibility of Bituminous Mixes
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents an experimental investigation carried out to evaluate the rutting susceptibility of bituminous mixes. The effect of binder type and content, aggregate gradation and temperature are evaluated by means of a wheel tracking test. Two conventional VG 30 and VG 40 binders and one SBS polymer modified binder PMB 40 are used. Three types of aggregate gradations for bituminous concrete (BC), a dense graded mix commonly used …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 31–39 Read article
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Comparative Assessment of Tensile and Shear Behavior of Cold, Warm and Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete
Abstract: The environment awareness of toxic gases emissions during the production, transportation, and construction of hot mix asphalt concrete (HMAC) have led to the development of Warm, half warm, and cold mix asphalt concrete. Such development of alternative mixtures is considered as sustainable materials in asphalt concrete paving process. The temperature reduction in the mixing of binder during production, handling, and compaction of the mix results in saving energy, reduction of …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Flood Control and Disaster Mitigation through Engineering Interventions for Economic Development in Nigeria
Abstract: Flood management and economic development are linked together in many aspects. As economic globalization and integration have developed over the past few decades, the relationships between the economy and national security have grown stronger. This paper discusses the relationship between sustainable development and disaster preparedness and management, as well as the roles of NGOs and the organizations, put in place to employ methodologies of open data principle and advanced techniques …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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Cyber Crimes: Their Impacts & Solutions - A Review
Abstract: This paper distinguishes the significance of being familiar with the impacts of cyber crime remembering the ongoing exercises that have occurred and offering answers for shield oneself from it. In the present period of web based preparing, limit of the data is on the web and inclined to cyber attacks. There are countless cyber attacks and their conduct is hard to early seeing subsequently hard to limit in the early …
Published in International Journal of Software Computing and Testing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Leakage-Free Microfluidic Flow of the Dyed Aqueous Ethanol in a single SU-8 based Glass Microfluidic Device Fabricated by the Selected Microfabrication Technologies
Abstract: In this work, a single SU-8 based glass microfluidic device is fabricated by the maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique. A CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second is used to record the surface-driven microfluidic flow. Dyed aqueous ethanol (80% dyed water, 20% ethanol) is prepared to be used as working liquid. A surface-driven microfluidic flow of the prepared working liquid is …
Published in International Journal of Microelectronics and Digital integrated circuits · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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PV Penetrations in Conventional Power System and Generation of Harmonic and Power Quality Issues: A Review
Abstract: The degree of PV penetrations is a critical metric that assesses how well solar energy is integrated into the grid. It offers many advantages, such as lowering greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing grid reliability. It does, however, also bring some difficulties that call for careful preparation and financial outlays. It's obvious that solar energy will be crucial to our shift to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future given the rate …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Graphene Nanoplatelets & Graphene Oxide Based Nanofluids With Their Comparative Analysis for Heat Transfer Applications
Abstract: Stability and thermal conductivity are the main features of nanofluids. Higher concentration of nanoparticles become the reason of agglomeration, so a balance equation is required for the preparation of remarkable nanofluids in the application point of view. In the present study, we describe a novel synthesis of graphene Nanoplatelets and graphene oxide based nanofluids with different concentration (0.001,0.003,0.005wt %) with the help of stock solution of 1mg/ml. The Hummer’s method …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 13–29 Read article
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Effect of MoS2 Nanosheets on ACNT-MoS2 Nanohybrids
Abstract: Here amorphous carbon nanotube – molybdenum disulfide nanohybrids were prepared using hydrothermal method. Here the amount of thiourea and hexaammonium heptamolybdate tetrahydrate were taken in two different amount such as 2.34g:1.28g and 4.68g:2.46g. The amount of amorphous carbon nanotube were kept at 0.5g of fixed amount. Finally the two as prepared nanohybrids were characterized by using field emission scanning electron microscope method.
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Study of Isotropic Property
Abstract: This article is constitutive from as forged as well compounded form. Isotropy is uniformity in various orientations. Isotropy is composed of Greek isos meant by equal and tropos meant by way. Precise definable consequence is subjective to depend on material property i.e., same when tested in different directions. A common example of isotropy is inclusive as of glass, plastics, and metals. Alter subject area is studied as inequality, given by …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Synthesis and characterization of Calcium Alginate Nanoparticle for Drug Delivery Application
Abstract: The polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) are prepared from biocompatible and biodegradable polymers such as chitosan, gelatin, sodium alginate and albumin in size between 10-1000 nm where the drug is dissolved, entrapped, encapsulated or attached to a nanoparticle matrix. Their nanometer-size promotes effective permeation through cell membranes and stability in the blood stream. These smart PNPs are widely used as carriers in the pharmaceutical sector for controlled release in drug delivery. In …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 35–41 Read article
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Study of Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Nanocomposites using Auto Ignition Technique
Abstract: Al2O3 - high ZrO2 nanocomposite was synthesized by auto-ignition technique using metal nitrate and citric acid with a ratio of citrate: nitrate equal to 1:1.5. The precursor zirconium oxynitrite was derived from precipitation of zirconium oxycloride followed by dissolution of gel in nitric acid. The thermal decomposition behaviour of the gel was studied in order to study the decomposition behaviour and to determine the crystallization temperature. The effect of calcination …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 36–42 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Cesium Intercalated Graphene Thin Film
Abstract: Graphene Oxide (GO) becomes promising two-Dimensional (2D) material in optoelectronics due to its sparkling properties. In preparation step we used Carboxylation of graphene and vacuum filtration to create the free standing thin film of cesium (Cs) intercalated GO. In this work we have synthesized cesium (Cs) intercalated GO thin films at different concentration (0.03, 0.05, 0.1 mol %) by using vacuum filtration method. The functional group present in synthesized thin …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Amorphous Carbon Nanotube-MoS2 Nanohybrids : A New Future Material in the Application of Battery, Supercapacitor and Field-emission Display Devices
Abstract: The discovery of graphene make the researcher interested towards the other two-dimensional material which has quite similar properties like graphene. Among them, MoS2 nanosheets has extraordinary optoelectronic and physical properties. It has several applications in developing battery, sensor, optoelectronic device etc. On the other hand, amorphous carbon nanotube can be synthesized by using a low temperature chemical process. Due to the easy processing of amorphous carbon nanotube (ACNT), good optoelectronic …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 36–45 Read article
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Ti3C2Tx Based Batteries and Super Capacitors
Abstract: A rise in energy necessities of the modern era entails the most actual, cost-effective, and long-lasting supplies for electrical energy sources. Because of the exceptional chemical and physical properties of 2D materials and their broad range of applications in energy storage devices, photo-catalysis, electronics, bio-sensors, gas sensors, water purification, and other fields, 2D MXene-basednanomaterials have attracted a lot of attention. However, MXenes and their derivatives have plentiful intrinsic restrictions in …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 29–52 Read article
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Experiments on the Passive Capillary Flow of Aqueous Ethanol in Sudden Expansion Microchannels towards the Applications in Nanofluidics and Nanoelectromechanical Systems
Abstract: In this work, total three individual sudden expansion microchannels are designed and fabricated by maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique inside the cleanroom laboratory. Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is used as the selected polymer to fabricate these microchannels. Aqueous ethanol (15% ethanol, 85% dyed water) is prepared and used as dyed working liquid. Surface-driven (passive) capillary flow of prepared working liquid is recorded by a CMOS camera corresponding to …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Potato Starch-Based Composites for Industrial Application
Abstract: Plastic has become an essential element in our daily life. Plastics derived from polyolefins such as polyethylene are currently used in plastic film for food wrapping, garbage bags, mulching, compost bags, and many more. These plastics are typically inactive and resistant to microbial attack and hence they remain in nature for a long time without any deformation and has a harmful effect on atmosphere. Biodegradable plastics can help solve this …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Sensing Capabilities of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite Integrated With Electrical Inserts
Abstract: This paper describes the attempts made in developing a passive smart material by the integration of electrical inserts in the FRP components and studying the electrical & mechanical behavior under different loading conditions. FRPs are fabricated with copper inserts and are tested to study the resistive and capacitive behaviors of prepared specimens. FRP components are also tested for tensile, bending, compression and impact strengths to determine the effect of metal …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 28–33 Read article