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Influence of sea sand reinforcement on the static and dynamic properties of functionally graded epoxy composites
This study aims to study the static and dynamic properties of the functionally graded epoxy composites with sea sand particles as reinforcement. In this study, functionally graded polymer composites (FGPC) wer...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
A Development of Micropump Based on Cooling System for Laptops
This paper aims to study a new mechanical diaphragm micropump for a liquid cooling system for laptops. A low weight, high discharge diaphragm pump has been developed successfully to pump the coolant by the cra...
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Optimization of process parameters for ballistic impact response of hybrid sandwich composites
The low-cost, eco-friendly ballistic impact resistance materials are gaining more importance in defense applications. The present work investigates the findings of ballistic impact behavior of a Jute-Rubber-Ju...
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Physico-mechanical behavior of carbon black-infused polymer composite
This article deals with the development of polymer composites by incorporating carbon blacks (CBs) into polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) matrix material for improving the mechanical and physical properties of the p...
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Open AccessStudy on low-frequency dielectric behavior of the carbon black/polymer nanocomposite
Recently, polymer-based dielectric materials have become one of the key materials to play an essential role in clean energy production, energy transformation, and energy storage applications. The end usage is ...
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Open AccessSurface Properties and Corrosion Behavior of Turn-Assisted Deep-Cold-Rolled AISI 4140 Steel
In this research, the effect of various turn-assisted deep-cold-rolling process parameters on the residual stress, microstructure, surface hardness, surface finish, and corrosion behavior of AISI 4140 steel ha...
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PDMS–ZnO flexible piezoelectric composites for measurement of muscle activity
Measurement of muscle activity is important for muscle health monitoring, biomechanics studies, develo** prosthesis, etc. This article describes a flexible piezoelectric composite material as a sensing eleme...
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Experimental investigation on performance of disposable micropump with retrofit piezo stack actuator for biomedical application
Extensive researches are being conducted to develop miniaturized pum** systems to fulfill the need for accurate delivery of fluids at required rates, particularly in the biomedical field. This paper presents...
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Correction to: Influences of dielectric and conductive fillers on dielectric and mechanical properties of solid silicone rubber composites
The article listed above was initially published with incorrect Table 1 and Table 2 values.
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Influences of dielectric and conductive fillers on dielectric and mechanical properties of solid silicone rubber composites
Dielectric elastomers are materials being used for electromechanical transduction applications. Their electromechanical response depends on permittivity, Young’s modulus and electric breakdown strength. A fact...
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Diagnostic potential of monoclonal antibodies against the capsid protein of chikungunya virus for detection of recent infection
Chikungunya fever is self-limiting. However, neurological and hemorrhagic complications have been seen in recent outbreaks. The clinical manifestations of this disease are similar to those of dengue virus infe...
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Compressive properties of sandwiches with functionally graded rubber core and jute–epoxy skins
The compressive behaviour of a new class of sandwich composite made up of jute fiber reinforced epoxy skins and piece-wise linear fly ash reinforced functionally graded (FG) rubber core is investigated in flat...
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Response of fly ash-reinforced functionally graded rubber composites subjected to mechanical loading
A novel approach to estimate the Young’s modulus of a functionally graded rubber composite (FGRC) from the dam** ratio is demonstrated with the examples of unreinforced and fly ash-reinforced materials. FGRC...
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Modeling of single and multilayer polyvinylidene fluoride film for micro pump actuation
Micro pumps are essential components of micro devices such as drug delivery systems. Large numbers of pumps have been proposed based on different actuating principles. Piezoelectric actuation offers advantages...
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Effects of surface treatments and size of fly ash particles on the compressive properties of epoxy based particulate composites
Particulate reinforcements for polymers are selected with dual objective of improving composite properties and save on the total cost of the system. In the present study fly ash, an industrial waste with good ...
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Analysis of filler-fibre interaction in fly ash filled short fibre-epoxy composites using ultrasonic NDE
Size and aspect ratio are believed to influence the rheology or the flow in the mixture and in turn the mechanical performance of the composites. Fillers and fibres when used in combination are expected to com...
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Noncontacting strain measurements during tensile tests
The application of an innovative noncontracting Doppler laser extensometer is presented. True axial strain has been measured during tensile tests conducted on stainless-steel metal sheets over a range of strai...
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New test method for obtaining softening response of unnotched concrete specimen under uniaxial tension
A new method was developed to obtain the complete stress-deformation response of an unnotched concrete specimen. This method employs a digitally controlled closed-loop testing machine and five control channels...
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Studies on the sex-ratio and adult emergence ofApanteles tachardiae Cam. in the laboratory culture
Quelques essais de laboratoire ont fait apparaître un taux sexuel voisin de 2∶1 dans les élevages desApanteles glomeratus. Cette dominance des mâles contraste avec les observations antérieures deNarayanan. L'aute...
