Total Articles : 127
Multifunctional Lignin-Modified Jute/Bio-Epoxy Composites with MWCNT-Based Piezoresistive Self-Sensing for Sustainable Housing Applications
Abstract: This study develops a multifunctional natural-fibre-reinforced polymer composite based on alkali-treated jute fabric, bio-based epoxy, kraft lignin and a small amount of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), with particular emphasis on …
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Numerical Investigation of Ply-by-Ply Failure and Strength Degradation in Composite Laminates Under Transverse Loading
Abstract: This paper represents the failure analysis of composite symmetric and antisymmetric laminate, when laminates were subjected to the transverse loading conditions. The load is uniformly distributed in a transverse direction. The analysis includes …
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An Aggregate-Breakage Percolation Model and ANN-Based Internal Validation for Curvature-Dependent Electrical Conductivity of MWCNT/TPU Nanocomposites
Abstract: Strain-dependent percolation models are mostly built and tested for uniaxial tension, yet many flexible sensors and stretchable devices work mainly in bending, where the outer fibre is stretched, the inner fibre is compressed and the strain changes …
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Experimental Analysis and Validation of Cellulose Fibre Insulation Structures Considering Thermal Properties
Abstract: Cellulose fibre insulation structures made from used newspaper can be installed in attics, filling gaps between doors and windows. Many researchers focused on loose-filled cellulose fibre insulation. This study investigates the thermal conductivity, …
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Geosynthetic polymeric material Reinforced Model Shallow Foundation’s Monotonic and Cyclic Uplift Response Affected by Ground Inclination
Abstract: The foundation system of any structure is vital for ensuring safety, serviceability, and performance, particularly when subjected to vertical and uplift forces. While conventional foundations are primarily designed to resist compressive loads, …
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Polymer and Polymer-Metallic Reflective Materials for Solar Thermal Applications: A review
Abstract: Reflective materials play a critical role in determining the optical and thermal performance of solar thermal systems by controlling the concentration and utilization of incident solar radiation. This review examines the application and performance …
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Thermo-hydraulic Performance of Multi-Pass Double-Pipe Heat Exchangers: Integrating Polymer Composite Tube Wall Materials via CFD Parametric Study and Experimental Validation
Abstract: Metallic materials such as steel and copper have traditionally dominated heat exchanger manufacturing because of their excellent thermal conductivity, mechanical strength, and long-established industrial reliability. However, their high weight, …
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Hybrid Machine Learning and Finite Element Framework for Predicting Damage Behavior in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites have broad spread use in aerospace, automotive, marine and structural applications due to its high specific strength, stiffness and corrosion resistance. The various damage mechanisms such as matrix cracking, …
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A IoT-Enabled Predictive Intelligence for Real-Time Failure and Damage Evolution Monitoring of Polymer Composites
Abstract: Damage assessment of carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer composites is still challenging since the damage occurs as a combination of matrix cracking, interfacial debonding, delamination and fibre fracture. The present work proposes a framework for …
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Implement Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Engineering Design, Predictive Modeling, and Optimizing Polymer Nanocomposites
Abstract: Polymer nanocomposites are high performance engineered materials obtained by inclusion of nano-sized fillers into the polymer matrix to enhance mechanical, thermal, electrical, barrier and functional properties. However, the complex and non-linear …
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