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26 articles for “hand lay-up”
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Development of Epoxy Based Hybrid Composite Reinforced with Jute and Glass-fiber and Effect of Silicon Carbide additive on it’s Mechanical Properties
Abstract: In this project, an effort is made to compare the improvement of the matrix material properties because of the presence of the fillers and additives. Initially, hand lay-up process was carried out in a mold of known dimensions to layup jute fibers of varying weight percentages in the epoxy matrix. Another composite with glass fibers of similar weight percentages to that of jute were laid up in epoxy matrix in …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Effect of Abrasive Water Jet Machining Parameters—An Experimental Investigation
Abstract: Machining studies on the fiber reinforced polymer composites is vital requirement for the composites application in different fields. Particularly advanced machining techniques like abrasive water jet machining can be machined with higher accuracy and distortion free composites. In this work aims to study the abrasive machining parameters on the basalt fiber polymer composites. The woven basalt fiber reinforced polymer composites were prepared using hand layup techniques. The machining effect of …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 21–23 Read article
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Mechanical Characterization using Finite Element Analysis of Jute and E-Glass Fabric Reinforced Epoxy Composite Materials
Abstract: Recently, there has been a greater inclination towards natural fiber reinforced plastics composites (NFRPC) because these are environmentally friendly and cost-effective to synthetic fiber reinforced composites. The availability of natural fibers and ease of manufacturing have tempted researchers worldwide to try locally available inexpensive fibers and to study their feasibility of reinforcement purposes and to what extent they satisfy the required specifications of good reinforced polymer composite for tribological applications. …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 21–39 Read article
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Interfacial Engineering and Performance Optimization of Jute-Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Laminates
Abstract: The increasing environmental concerns associated with synthetic fiber reinforced polymer composites have driven substantial research interest toward naturally derived, biodegradable fiber alternatives. This study presents a comprehensive mechanical and thermal characterization of jute fiber reinforced epoxy composites fabricated via hand lay-up followed by compression molding. Jute fibers were subjected to alkali treatment using 5 wt% sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution for 4 hours at ambient temperature to enhance fiber–matrix interfacial bonding …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 52–64 Read article
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Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites for Structural Applications
Abstract: Natural fiber reinforced polymer (NFRP) composites have emerged as promising alternatives to conventional synthetic fiber composites owing to their environmental sustainability, low density, and competitive specific mechanical properties. However, a comprehensive and simultaneous evaluation of both mechanical and thermal performance of jute/sisal hybrid natural fiber epoxy composites under systematic fiber treatment conditions remains insufficiently addressed in the literature. The present study investigates the mechanical and thermal characterization of jute and …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Influence of Concentration Variation of Chemical Pre Treatments on Tensile Properties of Coir Fibre Reinforced Composites
Abstract: Composite material consisting randomly oriented coir fibres and epoxy resin have been studied. This study tends to analyze the tensile properties of coir fibre (10mm length) reinforced with epoxy resin by treating with Na0H and KMn04 of different concentrations. Fibers are bonded together with epoxy resin by hand layup process and cured at room temperature for 24 hours to form composite. Different tensile properties of composite were investigated in accordance …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of E-glass Fiber and Epoxy Resin Hybrid Composite Material
Abstract: Hybrid composites occupying the area of standard materials by satisfying the necessities of various sectors like part industries, automobile industries, ship building and numerous bio-medical sectors. the most reason to substitute standard materials is that the hybrid composites giving same or additional needed properties with less weight and value than standard materials and most output in minimal consumption with higher lifespan to seek out the economical suggests that of utilizing …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 20–36 Read article
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Mechanical Behaviour of Natural Reinforced Polymer Composites with Hybrid Additives
Abstract: The implementation of natural fibres is the fast approaching ‘green’ economy based materials that are used in polymer matrix composites that are intended to replace the conventional synthetic polymer composites. Being plenteous fundamentally, natural fibres have been existed the primary form of natural resources for centuries. Considering that mechanical properties of composites are strongly influenced by the quality of the fibre/matrix interface and with eco-friendly properties like excellent energy absorption, …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 7–12 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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A Study on Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Reinforced Composite Developed Using Corn Husk and Glass Fibre
Abstract: With the increasing demand for the disposal of polymer wastes and environmental waste from agriculture/ farming, this research aims to develop composite materials by using glass fibre and corn husk fibres by hand lay-up technique. The fibre from the maize husk was extracted and then overlapped on glass fibre cloth films in regular or irregular orientations. The reinforcement is done with the epoxy resin. The reinforcement and harden matrix are …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Design, Fabrication, Analysis and Testing of Carbon Fiber Chain Sprocket for Transmission Applications
Abstract: The sprocket is a very essential part in the transmission of power and motion in most motorcycles. Commonly chain sprockets are manufactured in mild steel. The existing sprocket should be changed regularly between 12,000 km to 15,000 km in vehicles. Chain sprocket has many issues like breaking impacts creates unexpected damages in sprocket teeth also gets wears, Potential reasons for these problems are critical excessive load damage, high effect of …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Experimental verification of strength of glass fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites
Abstract: An experimental investigation has been carried out to develop a new PMC (Polymer Matrix Composite) using commercially available Epoxy and Polyurethane resin systems. These resin systems would be reinforced with glass fibers, filler materials and aluminium foils. The laminates have been prepared by using the hand lay-up technique for eight layers and the mechanical tests such as tensile and compression test have been conducted for the PMC. This work has …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 43–51 Read article
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Development of a Blockchain Technology Framework for Agri-food Supply Chain Management
Abstract: Supply chain management involves effectively managing the movement of goods and services all the way from their origin as raw materials to their delivery to the final consumer. It involves all the steps involved in transforming, transporting, and delivering products to meet customer demand. In agri-food supply chain management, producers, distributors, and consumers are demanding greater transparency in the food sector due to a rise in agricultural mislabeling and negligent …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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A Comprehensive Survey on Optimizing Storage Models, Data Layouts, and System Catalogs
Abstract: This survey compares four papers that propose solutions for optimizing the storage model, data layout, and system catalogs in data management systems for hybrid workloads, which consist of both analytical and transactional queries. These solutions include a main memory hybrid storage engine that separates the storage of analytical and transactional data and uses a sophisticated query optimizer, a hands-free adaptive store that adjusts the storage layout based on access patterns, …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Nanolithography: A Promising Tool for Precision Nanofabrication
Abstract: Nanolithography is a crucial technique in nanofabrication that involves patterning materials on a manometer scale. With the increasing demand for smaller, faster, and more efficient electronic devices, nanolithography has become an indispensable tool in the semiconductor industry, where it is used to create structures for integrated circuits, sensors, and other nanoelectronic components. The two main types of nanolithography are top-down and bottom-up approaches. In top-down lithography, a bulk material is …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Fleet Management using Smart Technology
Abstract: This report details the development of a prototype system designed to manage traffic at intersections using smart technology. The main goal of the project is to create a system capable of detecting vehicles and managing traffic signal lights in real time. In the final version, the system will use sensors installed on a device to detect vehicles and adjust traffic lights accordingly. At the prototype stage, however, the focus is …
Published in International Journal of Digital Communication and Analog Signals · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Nanofiltration a chemical separation technique
Abstract: Nanofiltration innovation has made considerable progress since its first commencement in the last part of the 1980s. The essential diaries detailing articles on nanofiltration are the Journal of Membrane Science, Desalination and Separation and Purification Technology. There has been a clear development in the space of natural dissolvable nanofiltration, drug, and organic applications, plan and financial aspects of nanofiltration cycles, and survey articles.Nanofiltration (NF) with benefits of high productivity and …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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Design of Water Tank using Concrete
Abstract: Solid overhead tank are utilized to store water. The power examination of the stores or tanks is about the equivalent regardless of the substance idea of the item. All tanks are planned as break free structures to dispose of any spillage. This undertaking gives in a word, the hypothesis behind the plan of fluid holding structure (round water tank with adaptable and inflexible base and rectangular underground water tank) utilizing …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Innovative Strategies for Luxury Home Interiors
Abstract: Modern luxury interiors go beyond traditional aesthetics, introducing innovative strategies that focus on personalization, functionality, and sustainability. Today’s luxury home designs cater to a discerning clientele who value both sophistication and practical, everyday usability. The use of smart technology has become paramount, allowing for seamless automation in lighting, temperature control, and security systems, which enhances convenience and elevates the living experience. Sustainability is now a core element in luxury design, …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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EFFECT OF SUPERVISION ON PRODUCTIVITY OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA
Abstract: Poor supervision in the workplace has been identified to be among the primary obstacles to achieving potential successes by an organization. Insufficient direction is thought not only to be the major causes of revise but also resulted in low productivity, poor safety, lesser working conditions, and little quality of construction industry end product. Also lack of effective supervision is seen as an inevitable feature of the construction process which has …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–29 Read article