Natural fibre composite selection for two-stroke marine engine under-piston door using hybrid AHP and TOPSIS methods
January 2025
This article presents the selection process of natural fibre composites (NFC) material for the application of a two-stroke marine engine under-piston door (UPD) utilising a combination of the Analytical...
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Advances in the carbon-ceramic composites oxidation and ablation resistance: A review
January 2025
A review and critical analysis of recent advances in the field of oxidation and ablation resistance of carbon-ceramic composite materials, which are the most promising for high temperature applications...
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Microstructure and properties of the Al-0.5 wt.% Fe alloy wire, copper-clad by electrochemical deposition
January 2025
This study examines the microstructure, mechanical and electrical properties of the copper-clad wires with a core of Al-0.5Fe alloy, obtained by casting into an electromagnetic crystallizer (EMC). The...
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Manufacture and characterization of lightweight sand-plastic composites made of plastic waste and sand: Effect of sand types
January 2025
Over the past decade, many types of waste have been exploited as feedstocks in different industries. Recycled plastics are among the waste sought for several civil engineering applications. In this...
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Wood flour / ceramic reinforced polylactic acid based 3D–printed functionally grade structural material for integrated engineering applications: A numerical and experimental characteristic investigation
January 2025
Recently, efforts have been done to capitalize on the potential of multidisciplinary research in order to produce unique features in polymer technology. To improve its physical and chemical properties...
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Achieving high precision and productivity in laser machining of Ti6Al4V alloy: A comprehensive study using a n-predictor polynomial regression model and PSO algorithm
January 2025
Ti-6Al-4V, the Titanium alloy, has significant utilizations in aerospace, automotive, and marine sectors for its low density and high strength at elevated temperature. But its chemical activity and...
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Microstructural analysis and preliminary wear assessment of wire arc additive manufactured AA 5083 aluminum alloy for lightweight structures
January 2025
The proliferation of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) has significantly enhanced the production capabilities for lightweight and structurally robust components. This study investigates the microstructural...
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Hybrid intelligence framework for optimizing shear capacity of lightweight FRP-reinforced concrete beams
January 2025
This study rigorously assesses the shear capacity of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforced concrete (RC) beams as a lightweight material alternative, scrutinizing the efficacy of the Eurocode and...
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Microstructural modification, mechanical properties, and wear behaviour of aged Al–Si–Mg/Si3N4 composites for aerospace applications
January 2025
The main objective of the present research is to probe how ageing time influences the morphological, mechanical, and wear behaviour of stir cast Al–Si–Mg alloy, reinforced with 10 wt% Si3N4 particles...
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Microstructural, electrochemical, and hot corrosion analysis of CoCrFeCuTi high entropy alloy reinforced titanium matrix composites synthesized by microwave sintering
January 2025
CoCrFeCuTi High Entropy Alloy (HEA) is reinforced in Ti6Al6V2Sn alloy through microwave sintering-assisted powder metallurgy and its corrosion behaviour is investigated under different conditions. The...
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Failure mechanism of aluminium – carbon fibre reinforced polymer interlocking joints through punching
Available online 9 January 2025
Single-Step Punch Interlocking (SSPI) is a recently developed joining methodology between aluminium and Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) aiming to contribute to multi-material design of structural...
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Improving healing capability of the thermoplastic composites reinforced with carbon fibres in a Single Lap Joint (SLJ) using a co-cured method
Available online 6 January 2025
Thermoplastic composites as emerging materials for aerospace and automotive industries are suitable for mass-production and recycling. Healing is one of their inherent features when being damaged. This...
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The Effect of Alumina Nanoparticles on the Properties of Al-based Nanocomposites Prepared by Powder Metallurgy–Hot Forging
Available online 3 January 2025
The development of the aluminum industry is intricately connected to its special characteristics that have made aluminum a highly desired material in engineering and structural applications. In the...
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Effect of electromagnetic stirring method on flow characteristics of A356 aluminum alloy melt
Available online 26 December 2024
The effects of different stirring methods on the melt flow field and solidification structure of the alloy were studied by numerical simulation under the same stirring parameters. The results of numerical...
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Development of Flame Retardant and Thermally Stable Acoustic Green Composites from Waste Hemp Fibers Reinforcement in Fully Biobased Epoxy and Benzoxazine Hybrid Thermosets
Available online 20 December 2024
This study presents an in-depth investigation of eco-friendly and renewable resources-based composites for lightweight structural applications by reinforcing waste hemp fibers (AWHF) in isosorbide (ISE)...
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A Novel Framework to Identify Delamination Location/Size in BFRP Pipe Based on Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Algorithm Hybrid with Capacitive Sensors
Available online 16 December 2024
Failure detection-based Electrical Potential Change (EPC) is a promising technique. In this article, the internal layers delamination is inspected in basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) pipe under...
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Enhancing the Performance of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Through Hybridization with Bending
Available online 14 December 2024
This paper is focused on the hybridization of metal additive manufacturing with bending to shape thin-walled deposited materials into fully three-dimensional custom parts with specific angles. The presentation...
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Effect of burnishing strategies on surface integrity, microstructure and corrosion performance of wire arc additively manufactured AZ31 Mg alloy
Available online 4 December 2024
AZ31 Mg alloy is an emerging material that has received considerable attention in aerospace, automotive, and temporary biodegradable implant applications owing to its attractive properties, such as...
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Modeling and investigation of combined processes of casting, rolling, and extrusion to produce electrical wire from alloys Al–Zr system
November 2024
The results of modeling and research of casting, rolling, and extrusion processes for producing wire from Al–Zr system alloys and determining its physical and mechanical properties have been presented....
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Characteristics of phases and processing techniques of high entropy alloys
November 2024
Production techniques used in processing alloy and composite materials have the propensity of improving their properties or deteriorating them. Therefore, appropriate choice of processing routes is...
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Analysis of variance and grey relational analysis application methods for the selection and optimization problem in 6061-T6 flange friction stir welding process parameters
November 2024
A study was carried out to investigate and enhance the effects of friction stir welding on the mechanical characteristics of a flange composed of 6061-T3 aluminum alloy. The pipes possess an outer diameter...
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Circular Halbach array integrated using an abrasive circulating system during the ultra-precision machining of polymethyl methacrylate optical material
November 2024
A novel approach to enhancing the efficacy and surface quality of magnetic polishing involves the incorporation of a magnetic liquid circulation system for abrasive particle regeneration in conjunction...
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Exploring the integration of digital twin and additive manufacturing technologies
November 2024
This paper offers a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in digital twin technology applied to additive manufacturing (AM), focusing on recent research trends, methodologies, and the integration...
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Research on the residual stress induced by square-spot laser shock peening on 2024-T351 specimens
November 2024
Laser peen forming (LPF) is an appealing technique for forming metal sheets using high-energy, short-duration laser pulses. The deformation of the target metal plate is closely related to the magnitude...
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Friction stir spot welding of recycled scrap thermoplastics
November 2024
There is a real demand for sustainable lightweight structures because of the growing environmental concerns. One important solution is developing structures through recycled scrap/waste thermoplastic...
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