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The objective of this study is to compare the performance of diesel engines, fuelled with biofuel blends extracted from corn, sunflower, and palm oils, against pure diesel. The experiments were performed using Lister LVI, single-cylinder, direct injection, four-stroke engines, with a compression ratio of 17:1. The following parameters were analysed: brake torque, brake mean effective pressure (BMEP),...
This paper investigates the reduction of bending moment in critical members by adding some extra members in the optimum location. Instead of enlarging the size of members to resist the moment, eight additional members are added in the optimum location to reduce the bending moment in the critical members. The total weight of the proposed structure with extra members is less than that of the original...
Chain trench excavators are widely used in the world for trenching in agriculture, laying underground cables, digging trenches. In this study, the research object is a small chain-type trench excavator. The purpose of the study is to evaluate and select the parameters of the chain loader to the machine productivity and evaluate the results of the experimental machine theory calculation. Experimental...
This paper presents an experimental analysis of CFRP fabric to galvanized steel adhesive connection. An experimental research has been conducted on the adhesive connection between CFRP fabric and galvanized steel subjected to shear forces. The specimens were made from the steel plates overlapped on both sides with SikaWrap 230 C fabric using SikaDur 330 adhesive. Observations of natures of failure...
The subject of this paper is the effect of changing the roughness of the inflow surface of an orifice on its characteristics. A sloping segmental orifice was chosen as the reducer and its surface roughness was changed by lining its inflow surface with sandpaper of different roughness parameters. In such a system, the dependence of the flow stream on the differential pressure at the orifice was measured...
This paper introduces REDUCE, a Python module designed to minimize inconsistency in multiplicative pairwise comparisons (PC), a fundamental technique in Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM). Pairwise comparisons are extensively used in various fields, including engineering science and numerical simulation methods, to compare different options based on a set of criteria. However, human errors in perception...
Efforts to reduce energy consumption and explore alternative energy sources are paramount in production process research. However, a research gap exists regarding the evaluation of density fields in numerical analysis output of solid carbon dioxide (CO2) extrusion. This study aims to address this gap by examining the density fields in the numerical analysis output of the extrusion process for solid...
This paper presents the theoretical and experimental results of a study investigating a new method for tube bending. The method involves three-point bending of a tube without using a mandrel. The bending process was conducted with a small bending radius of Rg = 1.5Dz (where Dz is the outside diameter of the bent tube) and a large bending angle of 1800. The novelty of the proposed solution is the use...
Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is a popular 3D printing technique that creates parts by heating, extruding, and depositing filaments made of thermoplastic polymers. The processing parameters have a considerable impact on the characteristics of FDM-produced parts. This paper focuses on the parametric prediction of the FDM process to predict ultimate tensile strength and determine a mathematical model...
The production of cement for concrete has led to the emission of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere, which has contributed to global warming. Moreover, the excessive amount of industrial waste from biomass energy production landfilled in our environments is continuously causing sustainability challenges. However, several studies were carried out to ascertain the possibilities of using these...
This work presents the results of a FEA (Finite Element Analysis) concerning the propagation of the fracture tra- jectory during the detachment of rock masses. The analysis considers mechanical anchoring parameters, including the depth of anchoring and the friction between the anchor head and the brittle material. The analysis involved varying the effective anchorage depth hef = 50, 100, and 150 mm,...
The paper presents the results of experimental studies and numerical analyses using the Finite Elements Method for a planar structure subjected to pure shear. The test specimen was made using an Fused Filament Fabrication incremental technique. In order to correctly represent the mechanical properties of the structure, a series of tests were performed to determine the physical constants of the model...
The paper discusses the cold forging process of a hollow ball made of aluminum alloy. The forging is carried out in dies with a closed cavity, and the billet is shaped like a tube. Two forging schemes are considered. The first scheme is the primary way of forming from a tubular billet, in which the wall deforms freely and is subject to buckling. The second scheme involves the use of an additional...
This article describes problems related to the adaptation of the human body to the state of weightlessness. International studies on changes in the parameters of the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems are analysed. The paper also presents technical solutions in the form of numerous devices enabling human functioning in microgravity conditions, without significant decrease in physical capacity,...
In this study, the thin-walled plate with the central open hole made of carbon-epoxy composite was investigated. The plate was tested in tension to investigate the mechanism of crack formation in the composite structure. The studies were carried out using two individual methods: experimental and numerical. In the experiment test, load was measured as the function of plate elongation. The Plate elongation...
The paper presents the results of research on fragments of thin-walled coverings made of aluminum alloy. The exmined structures were subjected to shear stresses leading to post-critical deformations. Three types of elements were analyzed: an element without stiffeners (the referencial one), an element with three stiffening ribs and an element with five stiffening ribs. The results of numerical analyzes...
This study evaluated Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) for printing objects with maximum compression strength by focusing on critical process parameters. Infill density, outer shell width, infill pattern, and layer thickness were examined. Taguchi studies tested all parameter values with the fewest possible tests. Infill density (55.488 Mpa) affected compressive resistance the most, followed by outer...
The aim of this work is to investigate the impact of geometry on the mechanical stability of characteristic structural solutions of plates for internal bone fixation using the finite element method (FEM). Based on the realistic construction of plates for internal bone fixation, 3D geometric and FEM models were formed, and then structural analysis was carried out in the CAD/CAE system CATIA V5. Five...
The natural environment is suffering greatly from population growth, industrialization, and waste production. When pavements are to be repaired or reconstructed, the waste material poses a threat as it is landfilled and not used up to its potential. Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) has been gaining importance as there is a depletion of natural resources as well as its potential to perform well if...
Lean manufacturing is a world class philosophy and a well-approved strategy for improving quality, productivity and reduce cost to makes the organization more competitive in the changing global markets, where every organization pursues continuously to improve their lean performance by reducing or eliminating all types of waste. Fuzzy DEMATEL has been utilizes to develop assessment model to help focusing...
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