Advances in Mechanical Engineering

A Short Review on Effect of Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of ADC12/SiC Metal Matrix CompositeA Review on Composite Materials with Ferrous, CNT and Powder MetallurgyCharacteristic Investigations on Loofah, Jute and Glass Fiber Reinforced Sandwich Polymeric CompositesDegradation of Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced with Boron Carbide and Graphite Particles due to Pit CorrosionEffect of Chemical Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Banana and Abaca Fiber Reinforced CompositesEffect of Chitosan Particle Addition on the Tensile and Flexural Strength of Coir Fiber Reinforced Polyester CompositesEffect of Equal Channel Angular Pressing on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of As-Cast Al-B4C CompositeEffect of Nano TiO2/Clay on the Erosive Wear Behavior of Basalt-Epoxy Hybrid Composites at Elevated TemperaturesEvaluation of Lamina Properties and Fractographic Studies on Glass/Epoxy, Carbon/Epoxy and Kevlar/Epoxy CompositesEvaluation of Mechanical Properties of Acacia-Jute-Sisal-Glassfibrereinforced CompositeFabrication and Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Natural CompositeInfluence of MoS2 on Microstructure and Mechanical Behaviours of Al6061-Al2O3 Hybrid CompositeInfluence of WC Particulate Reinforcement on the Mechanical Properties and Sliding Wear of Al6061 AlloysMathematical Model Development to Predict Wear Rate of Al6061/TiCp Composites under LubricantMechanical Characterization of Low Cost Natural Fiber Particles Reinforced with Polymer CompositesMechanical Properties of Hot Extruded Al (Mg)-MnO2 CompositesMechanical Properties of Multi Axially Forged Hybrid CompositeOptimization of Electroless Ni-P-Nano-TiO2 Coating Parameters Using Taguchi Method for Corrosion PerformanceProperties Investigations on Metallic Fiber Reinforced Sandwich CompositesStructural Response and Remaining Life of Damaged CompositesStudy of Slurry Erosive Wear Behavior of Titania-30 Wt% Inconel-718 Plasma Sprayed Mild Steel Using Taguchi TechniqueStudy on Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Based Metal Matrix Composites by Hybrid ReinforcementSynthesis of Metal Matrix Hybrid Composites and Evaluation of Mechanical and Tribological PropertiesTensile Behaviour of Nanoparticle Reinforced Epoxy-Polyurethane Composite Water PipelineDevelopment of Corrosion Resistance Coating for AISI 410 Grade SteelCharacterization of Hydroxyapatite Coated SS316L for Biomedical ApplicationA Review on Defects in Carbon NanotubesA Study of Corrosive Behavior of Al6061 Plasma Sprayed with Titania and Inconel 718Application of Sericin on Polyester FabricDetermination of Mechanical Properties on Aluminium with 5% Copper Powder Metallurgy Route Compacts through Equal Channel Angular PressingDetermination of Transformation Temperatures of SMAs by Varying the Force Using Dead Weight MethodEffect of Alkali Treatment on Tensile and Physicochemical Characterization of Cissus quadrangularis FiberFriction Force Behavior in Dry Sliding of Inconel 600 Alloy Using Taguchi Method and Regression AnalysisMaterial Response Changes due to Varied Loadings in Three CompositesMeasurement of Hardness and Wear Properties of Al Alloy with Addition of NiMechanical and Morphological Studies of Al6061-Gr-SiC Hybrid Metal Matrix CompositesMechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of Friction Stir Welded Dissimilar Aluminum Alloys 2219 to 5083Mechanical Properties of Al2O3 Reinforced Cast and Hot Extruded Al Based Metal Matrix CompositesMicrostructure and Shape Memory Effect of Cu-Al-Be-Mn Quaternary Shape Memory AlloysOptimization of Dry Sliding Wear Parameters of MWCNT Reinforced Poly-Ether-Ether-Ketone (PEEK) CompositesStructural Properties of Size Variation of NanocrystallitesStudy on Mechanical Properties of Al 7075 Hybrid Metal Matrix CompositesSynthesis and Characterisation of Multi Wall Carbon Nano Tubes (MWCNT) Reinforced Poly-Ether-Ether-Ketone (PEEK) CompositesSynthesis and Characterization of Cu-Al-Be-Mn Quaternary Shape Memory Alloys Prepared by Induction Melting TechniqueVariation in Transformation Temperature and Shape Memory Effect in Cu-Al-Be Shape Memory Alloys with the Effect of Quaternary Elements Wear Behaviour of Polyurethane Coated Aerospace Aluminium Alloy (7075)Development and Analysis of Automotive Component Using Aluminium Alloy Nano Silicon Carbide CompositeMicrowave Characterization of Ecosand for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Shielded ConstructionEffect of Geometries of Die/Blank Holder and Punch Radii in Angular Deep-Drawing Dies on DP Steel FormabilityA Review of Micro Hardness Measurement in Turning OperationAnalysis of Tool Wear while Milling Hybrid Metal Matrix CompositesComparison of Optimum Cutting Parameters for AISI1042 in Turning Operation by Genetic Algorithm and Particle Swarm OptimizationDetermining the Effect of Process Control Parameters on Tool - Chip Interface Temperature during Hard Turning of AISI D3 Tool Steel in Dry ConditionEffect of Cutting Parameters on Feed Force in Machining AISI 1018 SteelEffect of Powder Concentration in EDM Process with Powder-Mixed Dielectric (PMD-EDM)Electro Discharge Machining of WC/Ni Mixed CeramicEvaluation of Cutting Force and Surface Roughness in Turning of GFRP Using Coated Carbide InsertExperimental Investigation and Analysis of Machining Parameters in Drilling of Fly Ash Filled Carbon Fibre Reinforced CompositesExperimental Investigation and Parameter Optimization of Micro Holes Machining on Ti-6Al-4V AlloyExperimental Investigation of Soyabean Oil Based Cutting Fluid during Turning of Hardened AISI 4340 Steel with Minimal Fluid ApplicationFinite Element Analysis and Experimental Investigation of Drilling of Titanium Alloy (Ti6Al4V)Improving Machinability in Conventional Turning of Ti-6Al-4V Using Work Piece Pre-Heating with Standard Cutting ToolsMultiple Performance Optimization in WEDM Parameters Using Desirability AnalysisMultiple Performance Optimization in WEDM Parameters Using Grey Relational AnalysisOptimization and Prediction of Cutting Force and Surface Roughness in End Milling Process of AISI 304 Stainless SteelOptimization of Machining Parameters in Rotary EDM Process Using Copper Tungsten ElectrodeOptimization of Machining Parameters of Valve Steel SUH03 (X45CrSiMo10-2) Using Gray Based Taguchi MethodParameteric Optimization of Surface Roughness in End Milling of Aluminium Rock Dust CompositePerformance Analysis of Cylindrical Grinding Process Parameters Using Grey Relational TechniqueProcess Optimization of Electric Discharge Machining Using Response Surface MethodologyReview of Composite Machining and Related Optimization TechniquesTool Wear Analysis in Turning Using Different Inserts and Different Lubrication SystemsComparative Study of Constant Current and Pulsed Current GTA-Welded Al-B4C Stir Cast CompositeComparison of ANN and Regression Modeling for Predicting the Responses of Friction Stir Welded Dissimilar AA5083-AA6063 Aluminum Alloys JointDissimilar Welding of SS 409 and Mild Steel by Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Method by ER 309 L ElectrodesEffect of Friction Stir Welding Process Parameters on Temperature Profile and Tensile Strength of Dissimilar Aluminum AlloysEffect of Friction Stir Welding Process Parameters on the Mechanical Properties of AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy Using Taguchi Orthogonal TechniqueInfluence of Stick-Slip Effect on Gas Metal Arc WeldingMulti Response Optimization of Process Parameters on AA8011 Friction Stir Welded Aluminium Alloys Using RSM Based GRA Coupled with DEAMultiple Performance Characteristics Optimization for AA8011 on Friction Stir Welding by RSM Based DEAOptimization of GMAW Parameters to Improve the Mechanical PropertiesParameter Optimization for Friction Stir Welding AA1100Prediction of Weld Strength of PC-TIG Welded Al-8% SiC Metal Matrix Composite ? An Empirical Model (EM) ApproachSensitivity Analysis for Process Parameters in Cladding of Austenitic Stainless Steel by Pulsed Metal Inert Gas Welding ProcessStudies on Mechanical Properties, Fracture Morphology and Corrosion Behavior of Pulsed MIG Welded AZ31B Magnesium Alloy SheetsWeld Properties of Low Carbon Steel Using Shielded Metal Arc WeldingA Review on Optimization of Friction and Wear Parameters (Al Alloy-B4C) Composite Using Taguchi TechniqueAn Approach on Fuzzy and Regression Modeling for Hard Milling ProcessAnalysis of Surface Roughness in Drilling of Fly Ash Filled Carbon Fibre Reinforced CompositesStudies on Parametric Optimization for Plasma Sprayed Fly Ash - Al2O3 Composite CoatingsAn Innovation into Reuse of Risers for Energy Conservation in Metal CastingEffect of Current and Deep Cryogenic Treated EDM Electrodes on Surface Roughness of AISI D3 SteelExamination on Surface Roughness in EDM of Aluminium 6061 Reinforced with 5% SiC Using Design ExperimentsExperimental and Numerical Study of Multi Hole Extrusion ProcessExperimental Investigations of Material Behaviour in Forward Micro ExtrusionInvestigation of Friction Using Non-Newtonian Lubricant Model in Hydrostatic Extrusion of Tungsten AlloyNeural Network Based Breakout Prediction System in Continuous Casting ShopNumerical Simulation of Al 6062 Alloy Deformation Behavior Using Equal Channel Angular Extrusion Process with Different Die AnglesOptimization of Process Parameters in Hot Forging of Medium Carbon Micro-Alloyed SteelPerformance Evaluation of Cryogenically Treated Tungsten Carbide Insert on Face Milling of Grey Cast IronPerformance Test of Cryogenically Treated and Coated Tungsten Carbide Cutting InsertsProcess Optimization for Pore Defect in Casting ? A ReviewSimulation of Shock Wave Assisted Free and Shape Forming of Metallic Plates in a Shock TubeRoom Temperature Consolidation of Al and B4C Composite Powder by Equal Channel Angular PressingDetermination of the Effect of Nickel Content on Hardness, Optimum Aging Temperature and Aging Time for Spinodal Bronze Alloys Cast in Metal MouldOptimization of Process Parameters of Al-10% Cu Compacts through Powder MetallurgyOptimizing the Coating Parameters for Coated Aluminium Alloy 2024 T351 by Using Factor Analysis Method Parametric Optimization of Age Hardenable Aluminum Alloys Using TGRA Coupled with PCAPreparation and Characterization of Hybrid Aluminum Matrix Composites Reinforced with MWCNT Using Powder Metallurgy ProcessEffect of Nanoparticles in Reinforced Metal Matrix Composite on the Machinability Characteristics - A ReviewSpringback Studies on Different Grades of Steel SheetsSwirling Fluidized Bed Polishing: A New Non-Conventional Method of Surface ModificationA Very Efficient Class of HOC Schemes for the One-Dimensional Euler Equations of Gas DynamicsAnalysis of the Fluid Flow in 3D Symmetric Enlarged ChannelAnalysis of Two Fluid Four-Channel Heat Exchanger Using Finite Element MethodCoupled Field Transient Thermo - Structural Analysis of Inhibited Sintering ProcessDesign and Development of V-Grooved Natural Convection Solar Air Heater for OdishaEffect of Geometrical Parameters on Flow Mal-Distribution in a Wavy MicrochannelEffects of Heat Transfer, Magnetic Field and Space Porosity on Peristaltic Flow of a Newtonian Fluid in a Tapered ChannelEnhancement of Heat Transfer of Rectangular Saw Tooth Shaped Micro Channel Heat Sink with Water Nano Fluid/Aluminium OxideEnhancement of Productivity on Double Slope Single Basin Solar still by Flat Plate Collector and SpongeEnhancement of Thermo-Oxidative Stability of Vegetable Oil Based Lubricant via Chemical Modification TechniquesModeling and Simulation Assessment of Solar Photovoltaic/Thermal Hybrid Liquid System Using TRNSYSNumerical Analysis of Natural Convective Heat Transfer over a Vertical Cylinder Using External FinsNumerical Analysis on Hollow Cylindrical Pin Fins - Natural ConvectionNumerical Analysis on the Dynamic Behaviour of Fluidized Bed ReactorNumerical Investigation of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Finned Micro-Channels with NanofluidsNumerical Investigation of Forced Convection Heat Transfer from Offset Square Cylinders Placed in a Three Dimensional Confined ChannelNumerical Investigation on Visualizations of Confined Air Flow in a Slot Jet Inside a Rectangular ChannelNumerical Modeling of Solar Radiation Heat Transfer for a Truck CabinNumerical Investigation of Natural Convection in a Square Enclosure with a Baffle Mounted on Vertical WallNumerical Study on Heat Transfer Enhancement in a Circular Dimpled Surface by Using Inline and Staggered Pattern at Laminar Flow RegimesPreheating Metal Scrap in Foundries Using Solar Thermal EnergyThermal Conductivity of FabricsTransient Heat Transfer Solution Using Improved Lumped ModelWaste Heat Recovery from Castings and Scrap Preheating by Recovered Heat Using an Intermediate Heat Transfer MediumExperimental Investigation of Heat Transfer in Coated Microchannels for MEMS ApplicationsReview on Thermal Conductivity of FabricsThermo Mechanical Modeling of Selective Inhibition Sintered Thermoplastic PartsAn Experimental Study on Performance and Emissions of a CI Engine Fueled with Soybean Biodiesel with AntioxidantAutomobile Emission Reduction with Wet-Scrubber TechnologyBiodiesel Production from Dairy Scum Oil by Using Heterogeneous Catalyst and its Performance Test on CI EngineComparison of Physicochemical Properties of Simarouba Glauca, Dairy Scum and Karanja Biodiesel of Various Blends with DieselEffect of Exhaust Gas Recirculation on Emissions of a Diesel Engine Fuelled with Castor Seed BiodieselEffect of Mahua Biodiesel Blends on the Combustion Characteristics of Direct Injection CI Engine at Various Compression RatiosExperimental Studies on Diesel Engine with Piston Crown Modification Using an Optimum Alternative FuelExperimental Study on Mahua Bio-Diesel ? An Alternative Source of Green EnergyGeneration of Electricity from the Waste Heat of an IC Engine Using Thermo Electric DeviceModeling the Spray Characteristics of BiodieselPerformance and Emissions Analysis of a Diesel Engine Using Various Bio-FuelsPerformance of SI Engine to Improve the Combustion Characteristics by Using Methanol Blended PetrolStudy on Rheological Characteristics and Molecular Interaction Properties of Annona Squamosa (Custard Apple) Seed BiodieselThermodynamic Modeling of Single Cylinder Direct Injection Compression Ignition Engine in SimulinkInvestigation and Analysis of Wear Reduction in Piston Rings through CoatingAutomation in Spillcut MarkingA Conversion and Tribology Investigation on Used Ayurvedic OilFinite Element Analysis of Leaf Spring with Comparative Study Using Alternative MaterialsFinite Element Analysis of Active Magnetic Bearing with Different Leg ShapesFinite Element Model Development for Structural Integrity of Shafts with Circumferential and Arbitrary Oriented CracksModal Analysis of Annular Plate with Crack and its Effect on Natural FrequencyStatic and Dynamic Analysis of Motor Cycle Wheel DesignsA Comparison of Porous Structures on the Performance of a Slider Bearing with Surface Roughness in Couple Stress Fluid Film LubricationA Novel Walking-Aid for Paralytic Patients Caused due to StrokeAutomobile Gearbox Fault Diagnosis Using Naive Bayes and Decision Tree AlgorithmBrake Characteristics and Cooling Methods ? A ReviewComparative Analysis of Chosen Tolerance Stackup Methods and Development of an Improved Tolerance Analysis MethodControlling the Additives in Lubricating Oil to Minimize the Pitting Failure of Gear TeethDesign and Analysis of Commercial Automotive Vehicle Brake Pedal Design and Analysis of Electronic Controller Based Robot ArmDesign and Development of Drainage Inspection and Anti-Clogging RobotDesign and Fabrication of Rice Transplanter Adopting System of Rice Intensification (SRI) TechniqueDesign for Combining Oil Seal and Bush PressingDesign of Two-Axis Automatic Sun Tracking System Assisted with Manual Control through LabVIEWDetermination of Constant Orientation Workspace of a Stewart Platform by Geometrical MethodExperimental Analysis of MR Fluid by Magneto-Rheological (MR) DamperExperimental Studies on Air Foil Thrust Bearing Load Capabilities Considering the Effect of Foil ConfigurationHealth Monitoring of a Gear Box Using Vibration Signal AnalysisHydrodynamic Study of Bubbles in a Bubble Column Reactor Part I ? Image ProcessingHydrodynamic Study of Bubbles in a Bubble Column Reactor Part II ? Numerical StudyModelling and Workspace Analysis of Parallel-Serial Hybrid ManipulatorMulti Objective Design Optimization of Helical Gear Pair Using Adaptive Parameter Harmony Search AlgorithmNumerical Study about Combined Effect of Distributed Initial Imperfections and Dent on Ultimate Strength of Square Plates under Uni-Axial CompressionStudy of Free Vibration Characteristics of Carbon Epoxy Based Composite BeamsWorkspace Analysis and Optimization of 3-RRR Planar Parallel ManipulatorComputer Aided Stress and Deflection Analysis of Inspection Robot at Different PosturesA Study on the Classification Ability of Decision Tree and Support Vector Machine in Gearbox Fault DetectionNumerical Study on the Effect of Free Rotating Vaneless Diffuser of Exit Diameter to Inlet Diameter Ratio 1.3 with Speed Ratio 0.50 on Centrifugal Compressor PerformanceDesign and Performance Prediction of Low Cost Vertical Axis Wind TurbineAnalysis of Fluid Structure Interaction in High Pressure Elbow Pipe ConnectionsExperimental Investigation of Composite Desiccant Wheel DehumidifierGeometrically Nonlinear Analysis of Smart Sandwich PlatesImproving the Mechanical Properties of the Propeller Shaft by Using Composite MaterialsInvestigation of Engineering Properties of Paddy Grown in the Coastal Climate of Eastern IndiaAcoustic Signature Based Weld Quality Monitoring for SMAW Process Using Data Mining AlgorithmsCyclic Behaviour of High Performance Concrete Beams Strengthened with GFRP SheetsMarked Graph of Four Work Station Automated Manufacturing System and Sign Incidence MatrixGeotechnical Investigation, Field Load Test and Analysis of Full-Scale Bored PileAnalytic Hierarchy Process to Select Environmentally Conscious Suppliers for Sustainable Supply Chain Management: A Case Study in a Public Sector Transport CorporationApplication of Lean Six Sigma Tools for Reduction of Defects in Pump ManufacturingEmployee Involvement and Management Commitment in Lean ImplementationFactors Affecting Leadtime in Spinning MillsGEN-PRODIS Approach for Determining Total Cost in Disassembly Sequencing ProblemImplementation of Lean Tools-Value Stream Mapping & SMED for Lead Time Reduction in Industrial Valve Manufacturing CompanyKnowledge Gap and its Impact on Product and Process QualityMinimizing Makespan in Job Shop Scheduling Problem Using Genetic AlgorithmMulti-Objective Optimization Problems in Taguchi Parameter Design ? A Literature ReviewMulti-Agent Based Disassembly Sequencing and Planning for End-of-Life ProductsReduction of Rejections in Main Shaft Machining OperationsSolving a Reverse Supply Chain TSP by Genetic Algorithm Supply Chain Performance Measurement: A Review and Reflection