World Journal of Engineering: Volume 20 Issue 3

Design and analysis of semi-closed stator core transverse flux permanent magnet generator

Ali Muhammad, Faisal Khan, Muhammad Yousuf, Basharat Ullah

The purpose of this paper is to modernize the generator system of wind turbine concept that not only improves the efficiency and power density but also reduces the system cost…

Assessment of the fire retardant effect potential of carbonized cow horn ash additive in banana peduncle fibre reinforced polyester composites

Onukwuli O.D., Ernest Mbamalu Ezeh

This paper aims to examine the fire retardant property potentials of cow horn ash particles (CHAp) bio-additive and aluminium trihydrate (AH), a traditional inorganic…

Effect of process parameters during electric discharge machining of maraging steel and optimization using Taguchi-DEAR method

MD Sameer, Anil Kumar Birru, G. Srinu, Ch Naresh

The electric discharge machining (EDM) involves electrons discharged from the electrode and machining progresses due to the removal of the material from the component. This a…

An overview: characterization of natural fiber reinforced hybrid composites

M. Balasubramanian, Thozhuvur Govindaraman Loganathan, R. Srimath

The purpose of this study is to understand the behavior of hybrid bio-composites under varied applications.

Temperature-dependent variable viscosity and thermal conductivity effects on non-Newtonian fluids flow in a porous medium

Ayegbusi Dami Florence

The purpose of this paper is to consider the simultaneous flow of Casson Williamson non Newtonian fluids in a vertical porous medium under the influence of variable…

Rooftop photovoltaic system allocation to improve the distribution transformers life span using golden ratio optimization algorithm

Mohammad Amin Sobouti, Mehdi Bigdeli, Davood Azizian

This paper aims to evaluate the effect of optimal use of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems on improving the loss of life (LOL) of distribution transformers, reducing power losses…

CloudJS: novel cloud-based design framework for text-file encryption

Rhea Gupta, Sara Dharadhar, Prathamesh Churi

Cloud computing is becoming increasingly popular as it facilitates convenient, ubiquitous, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources and…

Investigation of vibratory bed effect on abrasive drag finishing: a DEM study

Sajjad Beigmoradi, Mehrdad Vahdati

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of a vibratory bed, as an assistant agent, on the improvement of the drag finishing process. The dynamics and kinematic of…

Application of topology optimization method for the gothic greenhouse design

Jalal Javadi Moghaddam, Davood Momeni, Ghasem Zarei

This research presents a design method for designing greenhouse structures based on topology optimization. Moreover, the structural design of a gothic greenhouse is proposed in…

Significance of fabrication parameters over the mechanical and metallurgical properties of AMMC joint formed by microwave hybrid heating

Jagbir Singh, Mukul Kataria, Vishesh Kumar, Chandrashekhar Jawalkar, Rajendra Madhukar Belokar

The purpose of the study is to fabricate a joint between two aluminium metal matrix composites using microwave hybrid heating (MHH).

Assessment of non-linear behavior and ductility of reinforced concrete structures

Malika Belhocine, Youcef Bouafia, Mohand Said Kachi, Karim Benyahi

The calculation and design of the structures are carried out with the aim of obtaining a sufficiently ductile behavior to allow the structure to undergo displacements, without…

Numerical analysis of safety distances of reinforced concrete structures subjected to blast loading by Perform-3D

Mohammadsina Sharifi Ghalehnoei

The purpose of this study is to develop the performance model of buildings designed by the seismic code 2800 against the explosion wave and determination of safety distance.

Flood hazard mapping and analysis under climate change using hydro-dynamic model and RCPs emission scenario in Woybo River catchment of Ethiopia

Tigistu Yisihak Ukumo, Adane Abebe, Tarun Kumar Lohani, Muluneh Legesse Edamo

The purpose of this paper is to prepare flood hazard map and show the extent of flood hazard under climate change scenarios in Woybo River catchment. The hydraulic model…

Effect of fragment impact on shaped charge jet formation and penetration into steel target

Hakan Hafizoglu, Huseyin Emrah Konokman, Latif Kesemen, Ali Kursat Atay

This paper aims to investigate the effects of fragment impacts to shaped charge warheads in terms of shaped charge jet formation geometries and penetration performances.

Optimum design of space structures using hybrid particle swarm optimization and genetic algorithm

Vahid Goodarzimehr, Fereydoon Omidinasab, Nasser Taghizadieh

This paper aims to present a new hybrid algorithm of Particle Swarm Optimization and the Genetic Algorithm (PSOGA) to optimize the space trusses with continuous design variables…

Parametric optimization of friction stir welding process parameters of dissimilar welded joints using grey relational analysis and desirability function approach

Bhanodaya Kiran Babu Nadikudi

The main purpose of the present work is to study the multi response optimization of dissimilar friction stir welding (FSW) process parameters using Taguchi-based grey relational…