Abstract This study focus on stress calculation in a cantilever beam by FEA &Analytical techniques. To know the value of maximum load bearing capacity of any particular beam this study has been generated. Structural analysis is foremost requirement in a design process. Also when we perform FEA analysis of any structure we cannot blindly trust on its result. If we don’t have any past result data of that structure, it became difficult for us to know the deviation of result. For that purpose we may require analytical calculation result in order to compare result value of FEA. Hence in this study a range of load values are applied on cantilever beam by both techniques. Later graph has been plotted for different load values & verification of results is carried out. Keywords: Structure Analysis, CATIA, FEA and Benchmarking
Analysis and simulation of rayleigh fading channel in digital communicationeSAT Journals
Abstract The objective of this paper is to analyze slow, flat, Rayleigh fading channels in modern digital communication systems having different coherent modulation techniques. Most of the packages can only be used to analyze analog communication systems, but modern systems are, increasingly, digital. Improved many-on-many (IMOM) is a two-dimensional, graphical-oriented, radio frequency modeling tool is used to determine probability of channel bit error rather than information bit error, which allows generic solutions independent of the specifics of the system under investigation as long as the particular modulation type is known. Constellation diagram of various modulation techniques, power of faded signal and signal at receiver are plotted in MATLAB environment. The Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) is suitable example of this analysis. Keywords- IMOM, Rayleigh Fading, Bit Error, MATLAB
Closed-Form Performance Analysis of Dual Polarization Based MIMO System in Sh...IJERA Editor
In this paper, the problem of dual polarization based MIMO Processing in Shadowed-Rician (SR) fading land mobile satellite (LMS) channels is studied. It is shown in literature that polarization is used as a interference rejection method; and, most of the existing analytical results are not in closed-form. In this paper, we derive the closed-form expressions of the moment generating (MGF) function of the received signal-to-noise ratio of the MRC based receiver in SR fading LMS channels. Then we provide closed-form expressions of the symbol error rate (SER) by using MGF approach. The analytical diversity order and capacity of the considered scheme is also derived. It is shown by by derived closed-form capacity expression that the capacity of the considered dual polarization based scheme is improved; and it is found very useful in practical satellite communication systems.
Comparitive analysis of doa and beamforming algorithms for smart antenna systemseSAT Journals
Abstract This paper revolves around the implementation of Direction of arrival and Adaptive beam-forming algorithms for Smart Antenna Systems. This paper also investigates the implementation of algorithms on various planner array geometries viz. circular and rectangular. Music algorithm is primarily finds the possible location of desired user and adaptive beam-forming algorithms such as LMS, RLS and CMA algorithms adapts the weights of the array. DOA estimation gives the maximum peak of spectrum with respect to angle of arrival where the desired user is supposed to exist. After DOA estimation weights of array antenna are changed with the changing received signal. This methodology is called as Spectral estimation, which allows the antenna pattern to steer in desired direction estimated by DOA and simultaneously null out the interfering signals. Rate of convergence is the major criterion for comparison for adaptive beam-forming algorithms. Keywords: DOA, MUSIC, LMS, RLS, CMA, SAS.
Sequences classification based on group technology for flexible manufacturing...eSAT Journals
Abstract Flexible cell formation is based on Group Technology. Group Technology rests on the exploitation of resemblances between products or processes, which makes the identification of products’ families and machines’ cells easier. We propose a new approach based on the language theory for product family grouping according to their manufacturing sequences. This approach uses linear sequences of the manufacturing products which are assimilated to the words of a language. We have chosen the Levenhstein distance for sequence classification. We are going to compare our method to Dice-Czekanowski and Jaccard’s methods and apply the vectorial correlation coefficient as a comparison tool between two hierarchical classifications. Keywords: manufacturing sequences, language theory, hierarchical classification, Group Technology.
Maximum likelihood estimation-assisted ASVSF through state covariance-based 2...TELKOMNIKA JOURNAL
The smooth variable structure filter (ASVSF) has been relatively considered as a new robust predictor-corrector method for estimating the state. In order to effectively utilize it, an SVSF requires the accurate system model, and exact prior knowledge includes both the process and measurement noise statistic. Unfortunately, the system model is always inaccurate because of some considerations avoided at the beginning. Moreover, the small addictive noises are partially known or even unknown. Of course, this limitation can degrade the performance of SVSF or also lead to divergence condition. For this reason, it is proposed through this paper an adaptive smooth variable structure filter (ASVSF) by conditioning the probability density function of a measurement
to the unknown parameters at one iteration. This proposed method is assumed to accomplish the localization and direct point-based observation task of a wheeled mobile robot, TurtleBot2. Finally, by realistically simulating it and comparing to a conventional method, the proposed method has been showing a better accuracy and stability in term of root mean square error (RMSE) of the estimated map coordinate (EMC) and estimated path coordinate (EPC).
Analysis and simulation of rayleigh fading channel in digital communicationeSAT Journals
Abstract The objective of this paper is to analyze slow, flat, Rayleigh fading channels in modern digital communication systems having different coherent modulation techniques. Most of the packages can only be used to analyze analog communication systems, but modern systems are, increasingly, digital. Improved many-on-many (IMOM) is a two-dimensional, graphical-oriented, radio frequency modeling tool is used to determine probability of channel bit error rather than information bit error, which allows generic solutions independent of the specifics of the system under investigation as long as the particular modulation type is known. Constellation diagram of various modulation techniques, power of faded signal and signal at receiver are plotted in MATLAB environment. The Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) is suitable example of this analysis. Keywords- IMOM, Rayleigh Fading, Bit Error, MATLAB
Closed-Form Performance Analysis of Dual Polarization Based MIMO System in Sh...IJERA Editor
In this paper, the problem of dual polarization based MIMO Processing in Shadowed-Rician (SR) fading land mobile satellite (LMS) channels is studied. It is shown in literature that polarization is used as a interference rejection method; and, most of the existing analytical results are not in closed-form. In this paper, we derive the closed-form expressions of the moment generating (MGF) function of the received signal-to-noise ratio of the MRC based receiver in SR fading LMS channels. Then we provide closed-form expressions of the symbol error rate (SER) by using MGF approach. The analytical diversity order and capacity of the considered scheme is also derived. It is shown by by derived closed-form capacity expression that the capacity of the considered dual polarization based scheme is improved; and it is found very useful in practical satellite communication systems.
Comparitive analysis of doa and beamforming algorithms for smart antenna systemseSAT Journals
Abstract This paper revolves around the implementation of Direction of arrival and Adaptive beam-forming algorithms for Smart Antenna Systems. This paper also investigates the implementation of algorithms on various planner array geometries viz. circular and rectangular. Music algorithm is primarily finds the possible location of desired user and adaptive beam-forming algorithms such as LMS, RLS and CMA algorithms adapts the weights of the array. DOA estimation gives the maximum peak of spectrum with respect to angle of arrival where the desired user is supposed to exist. After DOA estimation weights of array antenna are changed with the changing received signal. This methodology is called as Spectral estimation, which allows the antenna pattern to steer in desired direction estimated by DOA and simultaneously null out the interfering signals. Rate of convergence is the major criterion for comparison for adaptive beam-forming algorithms. Keywords: DOA, MUSIC, LMS, RLS, CMA, SAS.
Sequences classification based on group technology for flexible manufacturing...eSAT Journals
Abstract Flexible cell formation is based on Group Technology. Group Technology rests on the exploitation of resemblances between products or processes, which makes the identification of products’ families and machines’ cells easier. We propose a new approach based on the language theory for product family grouping according to their manufacturing sequences. This approach uses linear sequences of the manufacturing products which are assimilated to the words of a language. We have chosen the Levenhstein distance for sequence classification. We are going to compare our method to Dice-Czekanowski and Jaccard’s methods and apply the vectorial correlation coefficient as a comparison tool between two hierarchical classifications. Keywords: manufacturing sequences, language theory, hierarchical classification, Group Technology.
Maximum likelihood estimation-assisted ASVSF through state covariance-based 2...TELKOMNIKA JOURNAL
The smooth variable structure filter (ASVSF) has been relatively considered as a new robust predictor-corrector method for estimating the state. In order to effectively utilize it, an SVSF requires the accurate system model, and exact prior knowledge includes both the process and measurement noise statistic. Unfortunately, the system model is always inaccurate because of some considerations avoided at the beginning. Moreover, the small addictive noises are partially known or even unknown. Of course, this limitation can degrade the performance of SVSF or also lead to divergence condition. For this reason, it is proposed through this paper an adaptive smooth variable structure filter (ASVSF) by conditioning the probability density function of a measurement
to the unknown parameters at one iteration. This proposed method is assumed to accomplish the localization and direct point-based observation task of a wheeled mobile robot, TurtleBot2. Finally, by realistically simulating it and comparing to a conventional method, the proposed method has been showing a better accuracy and stability in term of root mean square error (RMSE) of the estimated map coordinate (EMC) and estimated path coordinate (EPC).
Finding shortest path on a terrain surface by using finite element method ( r...Gokhan ALTINTAS
The solution of the shortest path problem on a surface is not only a theoretical problem to be solved in the field of mathematics, but also problems that need to be solved in very different fields such as medicine, defense and construction technologies. When it comes to the land specific, solution algorithms for these problems are also of great importance in terms of determination of the shortest path in an open area where the road will pass in the field of civil engineering, or route determination of manned or unmanned vehicles for various logistic needs, especially in raw terrains.
In addition, path finding problems in the raw terrains are also important for manned and unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) used in the defense industry. Within the scope of this study, a method that can be used for instant route determinations within sight range or for route determinations covering wider areas is proposed. Although the examples presented within the scope of the study are land-based, the method can be applied to almost all problem types of similar nature. The approach used in the study can be briefly described as the mechanical analysis of a surface transformed into a structural load bearing system based on mechanical analogies.
In this approach, the determination of the shortest path connecting two points can be realized by following the stress-strain values that will occur by moving the points away from each other or by following a linear line that will be formed between two points during the mechanical analysis. If the proposed approach is to be carried out with multiple rigid body dynamics approaches instead of flexible bodies mechanics, it can be carried out easily and very quickly by determining the shortest path between two points or by tracking the forces. However, the proposed approach in this study is presented by simulating examples of flexible bodies using the finite element method. The approach used in this study is based on the approaches presented in Altintas [144].
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
A novel method for determining fixed running time in operating electric train...IJECEIAES
Tracking the optimal speed profile in electric train operation has been proposed as a potential solution for reducing energy consumption in electric train operation, at no cost to improve infrastructure of existing Metro lines as well. However, the optimal speed profile needs to meet fixed running time. Therefore, this paper focuses on a new method for determining the fixed running time complied with the scheduled timetable when trains track the optimal speed profile. The novel method to ensure the fixed running time is the numerical-analytical one. Calculating accelerating time ta, coasting time tc, braking time tb via values of holding speed vh, braking speed vb of optimal speed profile with the constraint condition: the running time equal to the demand time. The other hands, vh and vb are determined by solving nonlinear equations with constraint conditions. Additionally, changing running time suit for each operation stage of metro lines or lines starting to conduct schedules by the numerical-analytical method is quite easy. Simulation results obtained for two scenarios with data collected from electrified trains of Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line, Vietnam show that running time complied with scheduled timetables, energy saving by tracking optimal speed profile for the entire route is up to 8.7%, if the running time is one second longer than original time, energy saving is about 11.96%.
A nonlinear model for the vibration suppression of a smart composite elastic plate using graphical representation involving fuzzy control is presented. The plate follows the von Kármán and Kirchhoff plate bending theories and the oscillations are caused by external transversal loading forces, which are applied directly on it. Two different control forces, one continuous and one located at discrete points, are considered. The mechanical model is spatially discretized by using the time spectral Galerkin and collocation methods. The aim is to suppress vibrations through a simulation process within a modern graphical computing environment. Here we use MATLAB/SIMULINK, while other similar packages can be used as well. The nonlinear controller is designed, based on an application of a Mamdani-type fuzzy inference system. A computational algorithm, proposed and tested here is not only effective but robust as well. Furthermore, all elements of the study can be replaced or extended, due to the flexibility of the used SIMULINK environment.
Digital multipliers are among the most critical arithmetic functional units. The overall performance of these systems depends on the throughput of the multiplier. Meanwhile, the negative bias temperature instability effect occurs when a pMOS transistor is under negative bias (Vgs = −Vdd), increasing the threshold voltage of the pMOS transistor, and reducing multiplier speed. A similar phenomenon, positive bias temperature instability, occurs when an nMOS transistor is under positive bias. Both effects degrade transistor speed, and in the long term, the system may fail due to timing violations. Therefore, it is important to design reliable high performance multipliers. In this paper, we propose an aging-aware multiplier design with novel adaptive hold logic (AHL) circuit. The multiplier is able to provide higher throughput through the variable latency and can adjust the AHL circuit to mitigate performance degradation that is due to the aging effect. Moreover, the proposed architecture can be applied to a column- or row-bypassing multiplier. The experimental results show that our proposed architecture with 16 ×16 and 32 ×32 column-bypassing multipliers can attain up to 62.88% and 76.28% performance improvement, respectively, compared with 16×16 and 32×32 fixed-latency column-bypassing multipliers. Furthermore, our proposed architecture with 16 × 16 and 32 × 32 row-bypassing multipliers can achieve up to 80.17% and 69.40% performance improvement as compared with 16×16 and 32 × 32 fixed-latency row-bypassing multipliers.
A Comparison Between Hybrid Method Technique and Transfer Matrix Method for D...Barhm Mohamad
Hybrid mufflers are now commonly equipped to decrease vehicle noise and are a crucial tool for regulation of the acoustic system. In order to ensure optimum engine efficiency, the system is intended to dump the strength of the acoustic pulses generated from the engine, and the back pressure created by these systems must be held to a minimum. Typically, modern mufflers have a complex structure of chambers and flow paths. There are a number of mechanisms for sound dampening that operate to silence the sound flowing through a muffler and piping device. This research introduces an important approach to optimize the transmission loss of hybrid muffler Formula student race car (FS) by using both experimental and analytical methods. For this analysis, two methods of calculation were chosen. The muffler has a complex partition located within the muffler chamber, which is a perforated pipe. For the creation of the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model in AVL BOOST solver and another commercial advanced design software, the muffler CAD file was developed. Experi-mental measurements using a two-load method validated the FEA model. Reliable tests were conducted to verify the design parameters and optimize the muffler's transmission loss (TL) after the model was checked. The findings of experimental and machine analysis are included in the paper. For different measurement methods, recommendations are made for achieving optimum transmission loss curves.
Numerical Solution for the Design of a Ducted Axisymmetric Nozzle using Metho...IJRES Journal
Supersonic nozzles find application in the field of Rocket Propulsion. A method for the design of a ducted axisymmetric nozzle for high speed, low density flows is described and this work was carried out in the rules of Aerodynamics with the aim of projecting a computational method for the calculation of a Ducted Axisymmetric nozzle of minimum length, using the method of characteristics, by expanding a flow of air until to the required Mach Number. A thorough understanding of the method of characteristics and its application to the design of a Ducted Axisymmetric nozzle is required. We make use of the compatibility equations involved in the axisymmetric method of characteristics, Prandtl-Meyer function and develop a MATLAB program with the help of which the contour of the ducted axisymmetric nozzle has been developed for an exit Mach number 2.5, with an output of 4 expansions. A similar code was also developed, but for the two-dimensional case for 30 expansions as it more was simpler. Finally, the desired exit Mach number has been achieved giving a minimum length of the nozzle with a shock free and isentropic flow. We will be dealing with the various aspects of the draft code and its implementation, as well as the results obtained.
A METHODOLOGY FOR ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL CHARATERISTICS OF PLANETARY GEAR TR...meijjournal
A planetary trains for multi-speed is mainly used for automation in industries of automobile. A planetary
gear train is represented by a graph. It is identified by (i) number of vertices and their connectivity (ii)
number of edges and their types and values (iii) fundamental circuits, their size and adjancy. Connectivity
of individual link is a property characteristic of kinematic chain. It is possible to identify a planetary gear,
therefore of using sets of labele (decimal numbers representing connectivity ) of individual link. The
connectivity of vertices , edges values and circuit values, related to design invariants which in turn
indicates the possible behavior of the gear train ( for example capacity of power transmission, speed ratio
and power carculation). For a specified degree – of – freedom a number of planetary gear kinematic chain
(PGKCs) are selected and hence planetary gear trains (PGTs) can be formed with a given number of links
and joints so that designer must be able to select to select the best train from the view point of say velocity
ratio and capacity of power transmission, space requirements etc. Synthesis of planetary gear kinematic
chain and planetary gear trains has been studied(1-9). Almost all reported work deals with only
identification of distinct chains. Besides providing an atlus of chains, this in itself does not provide any help
to designer in the selection of best possible gear train. In the present paper a simple method based of
circuit property ( based on link-link shortest path distance and degree of links) is presented to determine
the topology values of power transmission efficiency and topology power transmission capacity of five-links
PGKCs and their distinct inversions.
A Performance Analysis of CLMS and Augmented CLMS Algorithms for Smart Antennas cscpconf
An adaptive beam former is a device, which is able to steer and modify an array's beam pattern
in order to enhance the reception of a desired signal, while simultaneously suppressing
interfering signals through complex weight selection. However, the weight selection is a critical
task to get the low Side Lobe Level (SLL) and Low Beam Width. It needs to have a low SLL and
low beam width to reduce the antenna's radiation/reception ability in unintended directions. The
weights can be chosen to minimize the SLL and to place nulls at certain angles. A vast number
of possible window functions that are available to provide the weights to be used in SmartAntennas. This paper presents various traditional windowing techniques such as Binomial, Kaiser-Bessel, Blackman, Gaussian, and so on for computing weights for adaptive beam forming and also neural based methods like, Least Mean Square (LMS), Complex LMS (CLMS) [5], and Augmented CLMS (ACLMS) [1] algorithms. This paper discusses about various observations on signal processing techniques of Smart Antennas, that compromise between SLL
and beam width (Directivity), to improve the base station capacity in Cellular and Mobile Communications and also the performance analysis of CLMS and ACLMS in terms of SLL and beam width, error convergence rate.
Implementation of Space Vector Modulator for Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inv...IJPEDS-IAES
The Space Vector Modulation (SVM) technique has gained wide acceptance
for many AC drive applications, due to a higher DC bus voltage utilization
(higher output voltage when compared with the SPWM), lower harmonic
distortions and easy digital realization. In recent years, the SVM technique
was extensively adopted in multilevel inverters since it offers greater
numbers of switching vectors for obtaining further improvements of AC
drive performances. However, the use of multilevel inverters associated with
SVM increases the complexity of control algorithm (or computational
burden), in obtaining proper switching sequences and vectors. The
complexity of SVM computation causes a microcontroller or digital signal
processor (DSP) to execute the computation at a larger sampling time. This
consequently may produce errors in computation and hence degrades the
control performances of AC motor drives. This paper presents a
developement of SVM modulator for three-level Cascaded H-Bridge
Multilevel Inverter (CHMI) using a hybrid controller approach, i.e. with
combination between the DS1104 Controller Board and FPGA. In such way,
the computational burden can be minimized as the SVM tasks are distributed
into two parts, in which every part is executed by a single controller. This
allows the generation of switching gates performed by FPGA at the
minimum sampling time ܦܶଶ ൌ 540 ݊ݏ to obtain precise desired output
voltages, as can be verified via simulation and experimental results.
MODELING OF PLANAR METAMATERIAL STRUCTURE AND ITS EFFECTIVE PARAMETER EXTRACTIONIAEME Publication
This paper is about designing a Metamaterial structure and the Scattering Parameter Extraction Method that has become a prime tool for Metamaterial characterization so that there is a better understanding of relation between their configuration and associated properties of these materials in terms of negative permittivity and negative permeability to explore application potential. A 2D planar Metamaterial structure has been designed, fabricated and analyzed. It consists of conducting patches and meander lines on a dielectric substrate. Electromagnetic modeling was carried out using Finite Difference Time Domain method based simulation tool EMPIRE XCcel.
The Geometric Characteristics of the Linear Features in Close Range Photogram...IJERD Editor
The accuracy of photogrammetry can be increased with better instruments, careful geometric
characteristics of the system, more observations and rigorous adjustment. The main objective of this research is
to develop a new mathematical model of two types of linear features (straight line, spline curve) in addition to
relating linear features in object space to the image space using the Direct Linear Transformation (DLT). The
second main objective of the present paper is to study of some geometric characteristics of the system, when the
linear features are used in close range photogrammetric reduction processes. In this research, the accuracy
improvement has been evaluated by adopting certain assessment criteria, this will be performed by computing
the positional discrepancies between the photogrammetrically calculated object space coordinates of some check
object points, with the original check points of the test field, in terms of their respective RMS errors values. In
addition, the resulting least squares estimated covariance matrices of the check object point's space coordinates.
To perform the above purposes, some experiments are performed with synthetic images. The obtained results
showed significant improvements in the positional accuracy of close range photogrammetry, when starting node,
end nodes, and interior node on straight line and spline curve are increased with certain specifications regarding
the location and magnitude of each type of them.
Robust and Real Time Detection of Curvy Lanes (Curves) Having Desired Slopes ...csandit
One of the biggest reasons for road accidents is curvy lanes and blind turns. Even one of the
biggest hurdles for new autonomous vehicles is to detect curvy lanes, multiple lanes and lanes
with a lot of discontinuity and noise. This paper presents very efficient and advanced algorithm
for detecting curves having desired slopes (especially for detecting curvy lanes in real time)
and detection of curves (lanes) with a lot of noise, discontinuity and disturbances. Overall aim
is to develop robust method for this task which is applicable even in adverse conditions. Even in
some of most famous and useful libraries like OpenCV and Matlab, there is no function
available for detecting curves having desired slopes, shapes, discontinuities. Only few
predefined shapes like circle, ellipse, etc, can be detected using presently available functions.
Proposed algorithm can not only detect curves with discontinuity, noise, desired slope but also
it can perform shadow and illumination correction and detect/ differentiate between different
curves.
Finding shortest path on a terrain surface by using finite element method ( r...Gokhan ALTINTAS
The solution of the shortest path problem on a surface is not only a theoretical problem to be solved in the field of mathematics, but also problems that need to be solved in very different fields such as medicine, defense and construction technologies. When it comes to the land specific, solution algorithms for these problems are also of great importance in terms of determination of the shortest path in an open area where the road will pass in the field of civil engineering, or route determination of manned or unmanned vehicles for various logistic needs, especially in raw terrains.
In addition, path finding problems in the raw terrains are also important for manned and unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) used in the defense industry. Within the scope of this study, a method that can be used for instant route determinations within sight range or for route determinations covering wider areas is proposed. Although the examples presented within the scope of the study are land-based, the method can be applied to almost all problem types of similar nature. The approach used in the study can be briefly described as the mechanical analysis of a surface transformed into a structural load bearing system based on mechanical analogies.
In this approach, the determination of the shortest path connecting two points can be realized by following the stress-strain values that will occur by moving the points away from each other or by following a linear line that will be formed between two points during the mechanical analysis. If the proposed approach is to be carried out with multiple rigid body dynamics approaches instead of flexible bodies mechanics, it can be carried out easily and very quickly by determining the shortest path between two points or by tracking the forces. However, the proposed approach in this study is presented by simulating examples of flexible bodies using the finite element method. The approach used in this study is based on the approaches presented in Altintas [144].
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
A novel method for determining fixed running time in operating electric train...IJECEIAES
Tracking the optimal speed profile in electric train operation has been proposed as a potential solution for reducing energy consumption in electric train operation, at no cost to improve infrastructure of existing Metro lines as well. However, the optimal speed profile needs to meet fixed running time. Therefore, this paper focuses on a new method for determining the fixed running time complied with the scheduled timetable when trains track the optimal speed profile. The novel method to ensure the fixed running time is the numerical-analytical one. Calculating accelerating time ta, coasting time tc, braking time tb via values of holding speed vh, braking speed vb of optimal speed profile with the constraint condition: the running time equal to the demand time. The other hands, vh and vb are determined by solving nonlinear equations with constraint conditions. Additionally, changing running time suit for each operation stage of metro lines or lines starting to conduct schedules by the numerical-analytical method is quite easy. Simulation results obtained for two scenarios with data collected from electrified trains of Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line, Vietnam show that running time complied with scheduled timetables, energy saving by tracking optimal speed profile for the entire route is up to 8.7%, if the running time is one second longer than original time, energy saving is about 11.96%.
A nonlinear model for the vibration suppression of a smart composite elastic plate using graphical representation involving fuzzy control is presented. The plate follows the von Kármán and Kirchhoff plate bending theories and the oscillations are caused by external transversal loading forces, which are applied directly on it. Two different control forces, one continuous and one located at discrete points, are considered. The mechanical model is spatially discretized by using the time spectral Galerkin and collocation methods. The aim is to suppress vibrations through a simulation process within a modern graphical computing environment. Here we use MATLAB/SIMULINK, while other similar packages can be used as well. The nonlinear controller is designed, based on an application of a Mamdani-type fuzzy inference system. A computational algorithm, proposed and tested here is not only effective but robust as well. Furthermore, all elements of the study can be replaced or extended, due to the flexibility of the used SIMULINK environment.
Digital multipliers are among the most critical arithmetic functional units. The overall performance of these systems depends on the throughput of the multiplier. Meanwhile, the negative bias temperature instability effect occurs when a pMOS transistor is under negative bias (Vgs = −Vdd), increasing the threshold voltage of the pMOS transistor, and reducing multiplier speed. A similar phenomenon, positive bias temperature instability, occurs when an nMOS transistor is under positive bias. Both effects degrade transistor speed, and in the long term, the system may fail due to timing violations. Therefore, it is important to design reliable high performance multipliers. In this paper, we propose an aging-aware multiplier design with novel adaptive hold logic (AHL) circuit. The multiplier is able to provide higher throughput through the variable latency and can adjust the AHL circuit to mitigate performance degradation that is due to the aging effect. Moreover, the proposed architecture can be applied to a column- or row-bypassing multiplier. The experimental results show that our proposed architecture with 16 ×16 and 32 ×32 column-bypassing multipliers can attain up to 62.88% and 76.28% performance improvement, respectively, compared with 16×16 and 32×32 fixed-latency column-bypassing multipliers. Furthermore, our proposed architecture with 16 × 16 and 32 × 32 row-bypassing multipliers can achieve up to 80.17% and 69.40% performance improvement as compared with 16×16 and 32 × 32 fixed-latency row-bypassing multipliers.
A Comparison Between Hybrid Method Technique and Transfer Matrix Method for D...Barhm Mohamad
Hybrid mufflers are now commonly equipped to decrease vehicle noise and are a crucial tool for regulation of the acoustic system. In order to ensure optimum engine efficiency, the system is intended to dump the strength of the acoustic pulses generated from the engine, and the back pressure created by these systems must be held to a minimum. Typically, modern mufflers have a complex structure of chambers and flow paths. There are a number of mechanisms for sound dampening that operate to silence the sound flowing through a muffler and piping device. This research introduces an important approach to optimize the transmission loss of hybrid muffler Formula student race car (FS) by using both experimental and analytical methods. For this analysis, two methods of calculation were chosen. The muffler has a complex partition located within the muffler chamber, which is a perforated pipe. For the creation of the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model in AVL BOOST solver and another commercial advanced design software, the muffler CAD file was developed. Experi-mental measurements using a two-load method validated the FEA model. Reliable tests were conducted to verify the design parameters and optimize the muffler's transmission loss (TL) after the model was checked. The findings of experimental and machine analysis are included in the paper. For different measurement methods, recommendations are made for achieving optimum transmission loss curves.
Numerical Solution for the Design of a Ducted Axisymmetric Nozzle using Metho...IJRES Journal
Supersonic nozzles find application in the field of Rocket Propulsion. A method for the design of a ducted axisymmetric nozzle for high speed, low density flows is described and this work was carried out in the rules of Aerodynamics with the aim of projecting a computational method for the calculation of a Ducted Axisymmetric nozzle of minimum length, using the method of characteristics, by expanding a flow of air until to the required Mach Number. A thorough understanding of the method of characteristics and its application to the design of a Ducted Axisymmetric nozzle is required. We make use of the compatibility equations involved in the axisymmetric method of characteristics, Prandtl-Meyer function and develop a MATLAB program with the help of which the contour of the ducted axisymmetric nozzle has been developed for an exit Mach number 2.5, with an output of 4 expansions. A similar code was also developed, but for the two-dimensional case for 30 expansions as it more was simpler. Finally, the desired exit Mach number has been achieved giving a minimum length of the nozzle with a shock free and isentropic flow. We will be dealing with the various aspects of the draft code and its implementation, as well as the results obtained.
A METHODOLOGY FOR ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL CHARATERISTICS OF PLANETARY GEAR TR...meijjournal
A planetary trains for multi-speed is mainly used for automation in industries of automobile. A planetary
gear train is represented by a graph. It is identified by (i) number of vertices and their connectivity (ii)
number of edges and their types and values (iii) fundamental circuits, their size and adjancy. Connectivity
of individual link is a property characteristic of kinematic chain. It is possible to identify a planetary gear,
therefore of using sets of labele (decimal numbers representing connectivity ) of individual link. The
connectivity of vertices , edges values and circuit values, related to design invariants which in turn
indicates the possible behavior of the gear train ( for example capacity of power transmission, speed ratio
and power carculation). For a specified degree – of – freedom a number of planetary gear kinematic chain
(PGKCs) are selected and hence planetary gear trains (PGTs) can be formed with a given number of links
and joints so that designer must be able to select to select the best train from the view point of say velocity
ratio and capacity of power transmission, space requirements etc. Synthesis of planetary gear kinematic
chain and planetary gear trains has been studied(1-9). Almost all reported work deals with only
identification of distinct chains. Besides providing an atlus of chains, this in itself does not provide any help
to designer in the selection of best possible gear train. In the present paper a simple method based of
circuit property ( based on link-link shortest path distance and degree of links) is presented to determine
the topology values of power transmission efficiency and topology power transmission capacity of five-links
PGKCs and their distinct inversions.
A Performance Analysis of CLMS and Augmented CLMS Algorithms for Smart Antennas cscpconf
An adaptive beam former is a device, which is able to steer and modify an array's beam pattern
in order to enhance the reception of a desired signal, while simultaneously suppressing
interfering signals through complex weight selection. However, the weight selection is a critical
task to get the low Side Lobe Level (SLL) and Low Beam Width. It needs to have a low SLL and
low beam width to reduce the antenna's radiation/reception ability in unintended directions. The
weights can be chosen to minimize the SLL and to place nulls at certain angles. A vast number
of possible window functions that are available to provide the weights to be used in SmartAntennas. This paper presents various traditional windowing techniques such as Binomial, Kaiser-Bessel, Blackman, Gaussian, and so on for computing weights for adaptive beam forming and also neural based methods like, Least Mean Square (LMS), Complex LMS (CLMS) [5], and Augmented CLMS (ACLMS) [1] algorithms. This paper discusses about various observations on signal processing techniques of Smart Antennas, that compromise between SLL
and beam width (Directivity), to improve the base station capacity in Cellular and Mobile Communications and also the performance analysis of CLMS and ACLMS in terms of SLL and beam width, error convergence rate.
Implementation of Space Vector Modulator for Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inv...IJPEDS-IAES
The Space Vector Modulation (SVM) technique has gained wide acceptance
for many AC drive applications, due to a higher DC bus voltage utilization
(higher output voltage when compared with the SPWM), lower harmonic
distortions and easy digital realization. In recent years, the SVM technique
was extensively adopted in multilevel inverters since it offers greater
numbers of switching vectors for obtaining further improvements of AC
drive performances. However, the use of multilevel inverters associated with
SVM increases the complexity of control algorithm (or computational
burden), in obtaining proper switching sequences and vectors. The
complexity of SVM computation causes a microcontroller or digital signal
processor (DSP) to execute the computation at a larger sampling time. This
consequently may produce errors in computation and hence degrades the
control performances of AC motor drives. This paper presents a
developement of SVM modulator for three-level Cascaded H-Bridge
Multilevel Inverter (CHMI) using a hybrid controller approach, i.e. with
combination between the DS1104 Controller Board and FPGA. In such way,
the computational burden can be minimized as the SVM tasks are distributed
into two parts, in which every part is executed by a single controller. This
allows the generation of switching gates performed by FPGA at the
minimum sampling time ܦܶଶ ൌ 540 ݊ݏ to obtain precise desired output
voltages, as can be verified via simulation and experimental results.
MODELING OF PLANAR METAMATERIAL STRUCTURE AND ITS EFFECTIVE PARAMETER EXTRACTIONIAEME Publication
This paper is about designing a Metamaterial structure and the Scattering Parameter Extraction Method that has become a prime tool for Metamaterial characterization so that there is a better understanding of relation between their configuration and associated properties of these materials in terms of negative permittivity and negative permeability to explore application potential. A 2D planar Metamaterial structure has been designed, fabricated and analyzed. It consists of conducting patches and meander lines on a dielectric substrate. Electromagnetic modeling was carried out using Finite Difference Time Domain method based simulation tool EMPIRE XCcel.
The Geometric Characteristics of the Linear Features in Close Range Photogram...IJERD Editor
The accuracy of photogrammetry can be increased with better instruments, careful geometric
characteristics of the system, more observations and rigorous adjustment. The main objective of this research is
to develop a new mathematical model of two types of linear features (straight line, spline curve) in addition to
relating linear features in object space to the image space using the Direct Linear Transformation (DLT). The
second main objective of the present paper is to study of some geometric characteristics of the system, when the
linear features are used in close range photogrammetric reduction processes. In this research, the accuracy
improvement has been evaluated by adopting certain assessment criteria, this will be performed by computing
the positional discrepancies between the photogrammetrically calculated object space coordinates of some check
object points, with the original check points of the test field, in terms of their respective RMS errors values. In
addition, the resulting least squares estimated covariance matrices of the check object point's space coordinates.
To perform the above purposes, some experiments are performed with synthetic images. The obtained results
showed significant improvements in the positional accuracy of close range photogrammetry, when starting node,
end nodes, and interior node on straight line and spline curve are increased with certain specifications regarding
the location and magnitude of each type of them.
Robust and Real Time Detection of Curvy Lanes (Curves) Having Desired Slopes ...csandit
One of the biggest reasons for road accidents is curvy lanes and blind turns. Even one of the
biggest hurdles for new autonomous vehicles is to detect curvy lanes, multiple lanes and lanes
with a lot of discontinuity and noise. This paper presents very efficient and advanced algorithm
for detecting curves having desired slopes (especially for detecting curvy lanes in real time)
and detection of curves (lanes) with a lot of noise, discontinuity and disturbances. Overall aim
is to develop robust method for this task which is applicable even in adverse conditions. Even in
some of most famous and useful libraries like OpenCV and Matlab, there is no function
available for detecting curves having desired slopes, shapes, discontinuities. Only few
predefined shapes like circle, ellipse, etc, can be detected using presently available functions.
Proposed algorithm can not only detect curves with discontinuity, noise, desired slope but also
it can perform shadow and illumination correction and detect/ differentiate between different
curves.
Material Optimization of Leaf Spring of Tractor Trolley by FEAIJMER
Leaf Spring (LS) is an indispensable machine element of the automobile sector. In this
particular work we are analyzed a LS with the help of Finite Element Method when subjected to static
loads and appropriate boundary conditions. The LS taken into consideration is that of a Tractor Trolley
having a Gross Vehicle Weight of 20 ton. According to the existing dimension of simple leaf spring it
has modeled in solid works 2013.after that cad model has used to discretized in to small no of element
and nodes to perform the required finite element analysis. Initially analysis has done for three different
materials and taken the most economic and suitable material for leaf spring in the optimization stages.
Comparision of material was perform on the basis of result obtained from the analysis of leaf spring like
von mises stress, strain and deflection.
Finite Element Analysis is a widely used computational method in most of the engineering domains. But still, its considered as a difficult topic by most students. This presentation is an effort to introduce the very basics of FEA so as to build an intuitive feel for the method. Enjoy !
In this presentation, we explain the basics of FEA, which stands for finite element analysis, a type of engineering method in product development.
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Episode 38 : Bin and Hopper Design
< 1960s storage bins were designed by guessing
Then in 1960s A.W. Jenike changed all.- He developed theory, methods to apply, inc. the eqns. And measurement of necessary particles properties.
SAJJAD KHUDHUR ABBAS
Ceo , Founder & Head of SHacademy
Chemical Engineering , Al-Muthanna University, Iraq
Oil & Gas Safety and Health Professional – OSHACADEMY
Trainer of Trainers (TOT) - Canadian Center of Human
Development
Episode 39 : Hopper Design
Problem:
1 -experiments with shear box jenike on a particulate catalyst to give the family
yield locus as in 1. given that the bulk density is 1000 kg/m3 particulates and wall friction angle is 15
a-from design chart silo cone, do design a mass flow hopper for the material.
b-if the average size is 100 um, calculate the discharge flow rate passing through the discharge opening
2 - For the above materials using stainless steel is required to store 1000 tons of particulate in it. Coefficient of friction at the wall is given as 0.45 for each value and the formula that you use the appropriate justify the design.
a - draw the dimensions of the silo you and draw a vertical stress profile and the wall of the silo whole time say powerful particle
b- specify the maximum vertical stress and the wall of the silo you
c - if you use several different approaches in the design you provide appropriate recommendations to your employer for work before the end of the casting device fabrication started.
d - if problems such as the formation of the entrance are available after a certain time interval suggest measures - flow improvement measures to be taken to your employer
SAJJAD KHUDHUR ABBAS
Ceo , Founder & Head of SHacademy
Chemical Engineering , Al-Muthanna University, Iraq
Oil & Gas Safety and Health Professional – OSHACADEMY
Trainer of Trainers (TOT) - Canadian Center of Human
Development
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Numerical modeling to evaluate pile head deflection under the lateral loadeSAT Journals
Abstract The complex behavior of pile head deflection under the lateral load can be studied using various analytical methods and the softwares. Often the lateral pile load testing is carried out in the field to confirm the calculated lateral pile capacity. However, even with the use of sophisticated latest softwares, the accurate deflection of pile head cannot be estimated. Hence an attempt has been made in this paper to evaluate the pile head deflection using the field load-deflection data and the corresponding soil and pile properties. A preliminary mathematical model has been developed using a technique of dimensional analysis (DA) to evaluate pile head deflection under different pile diameters, different pile materials and varying soil conditions. The estimated pile head deflection using DA equation is compared with 14nos. of measured lateral pile load test results conducted at the site. It can be observed from this study that, the dimensional analysis can be used effectively to estimate the pile head deflection. More variables based on more field results can be introduced in the mathematical model to increase the accuracy in the estimation of pile head deflection. Keywords: Pile head deflection, Lateral pile load, Dimensional analysis
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
DETAILED STUDIES ON STRESS CONCENTRATION BY CLASSICAL AND FINITE ELEMENT ANAL...IAEME Publication
Stress concentration is very important aspect in all aspects of mechanical design, it arises due to geometric discontinuities in the structure common examples are openings in pressure vessels and piping it is observed that the maximum stress is much more than the nominal stress .The conventional methods for determining the stress concentration factors are the empirical formulae mentioned in design handbooks such as Roark’s formulae for stress and strain this formulas can also be expressed in terms of graphs the finite element method a regarded as the third dimension in engineering plays very important role in the overall design process, this is mainly because it reduces the dependence on standard available geometries, experimentation and most importantly the time and cost associated with it however it has been observed that the finite element analysis results are depended on mesh quality parameters and this fact has not been studied thoroughly the main aim of the present study is to consider a standard configuration that is a plate with a circular hole in it subjected to axial tension
Design and Analysis Nose Landing Gear SupportIJSRD
Nose landing gear support bracket is one of the main parts in the nose landing gear assembly, whose function is to maintain the stability of the landing gear during the movements. This work is focused on the FEA analysis of support bracket by varying the stress concentration area, The objective of this work is to determine the static and modal analysis of support bracket with different stress concentration areas, then analysis is done using ANSYS WORKBENCH, These results could provide some useful suggestions for design and improvement for the better component
Determination of Stress Concentration factor in Linearly Elastic Structures w...IJERA Editor
Stress concentration is the localization of stress around stress raisers. Sudden changes in the geometry of
structures give rise to stress values that are higher than those obtained by elementary equations of solid
mechanics. Therefore the evaluation of stress state at such locations needs specialized techniques such as Finite
Element Method (FEM).The finite element method is a numerical procedure that can be used to obtain solution
to a large variety of engineering problems such as structural, thermal, heat transfer, electromagnetism and fluid
flow.
In the present investigation, focus has been kept on the finite element modeling and determination of stress
concentration factor (SCF) in linearly elastic structures with different stress-raisers such as circular and elliptical
holes and double semicircular notch at different locations in a finite plate. The results obtained from FEM are
compared with those obtained by analytical relations as given in literature. A commercially available finite
element solver ANSYS has been used for the modeling and analysis in the investigation. Throughout the
investigation, plane82, which is an eight node two-dimensional element is used for the discretization.
Multi Response Optimization of Friction Stir Lap Welding Process Parameters U...IJERA Editor
This study focuses on the effect of process parameters such as Tool rotational speed, Welding speed and Tool tilt angle in Friction stir Lap welding of dissimilar AA 5083 and AA 6082 alloys. Experiments are designed with three different levels of process parameters using Taguchi orthogonal array. As per DOE, experiments are conducted using Taper threaded cylindrical tool which is made up of with H13 tool steel, on Aluminium plates of 3mm thickness. The Tensile shear test specimens are tested at room temperature in order to analyze the mechanical properties. Vicker’s hardness is also conducted to check the hardness of welded zone. Multi response characteristics include hardness, shear strength, elongation percentage and peak load are optimized using a multi criteria decision making approach. The optimum values are found at tool rotational speed of 710 rpm, welding speed of 1.5 mm/min and tool tilt angle of 1 degree.
This paper presents the life estimation of the diffuser structure. Literature shows that the welds are the source of failure in case of welded structure; hence the estimation of its life is very critical. There are two kinds of methods for life estimation stress life approach and strain life approach which have been validated for simple problems. Stress life approach was identified as appropriate for life estimation of the variable diffuser. There are papers indicating the methodology for life estimation using commercial software for life prediction. Here, Optistruct- Hyper-Works for pre-processing and solver and Hyper-View- Hyper-Works for post processing has been used for the indeterminate structure, complex loading and boundary condition. The mathematical model subjected to the variable pressure contours for a particular Mach No., with the gimbal joint boundary condition at the test section end and the roller support at the other end. In this paper stress and fatigue analysis of the variable diffuser has been carried out and life of the variable diffuser has been estimated.
APPLICATION OF DUAL RESPONSE AND TOLERANCE ANALYSIS APPROACHES FOR ROBUST DES...IAEME Publication
High quality products, processes and services are achieved at least cost through robust design. It is tried by many methods namely Dual Response approach, Tolerance analysis approach using response surfaces, Taguchi methods, Optimization Techniques etc. This paper aims at the robust design by Dual Response and Tolerance analysis approaches for the resistance spot welding characteristics of low carbon steel sheets
APPLICATION OF DUAL RESPONSE AND TOLERANCE ANALYSIS APPROACHES FOR ROBUST D...IAEME Publication
High quality products, processes and services are achieved at least cost through robust design. It is tried by many methods namely Dual Response approach, Tolerance analysis approach using response surfaces, Taguchi methods, Optimization Techniques etc. This paper aims at the robust design by Dual Response and Tolerance analysis approaches for the resistance spot welding characteristics of low carbon steel sheets
A computational approach for evaluating helical compression springseSAT Journals
Abstract Helical compression springs are generally synthesized and evaluated by determining the maximum torsional stress, fatigue life, natural frequency, and/or load loss due to stress relaxation. To this end, researchers have developed finite element analysis (FEA) modeling methods to simulate the design performance of helical compression springs. The intent of this paper was to make a useful contribution to the published works for evaluating round wire helical compression springs. Specifically, commercially available FEA software was used to construct a structural model of a helical compression spring to simulate its full range of compression. The proposed FEA modeling methodology considers coil-to-coil contact and the end coils were modeled as rigid surfaces. With 9 mm of compression, the predicted spring rate correlated with the analytically calculated value to within 5%. Keywords: Helical compression spring, machine component design, spring FEA
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Mechanical properties of hybrid fiber reinforced concrete for pavementseSAT Journals
Abstract
The effect of addition of mono fibers and hybrid fibers on the mechanical properties of concrete mixture is studied in the present
investigation. Steel fibers of 1% and polypropylene fibers 0.036% were added individually to the concrete mixture as mono fibers and
then they were added together to form a hybrid fiber reinforced concrete. Mechanical properties such as compressive, split tensile and
flexural strength were determined. The results show that hybrid fibers improve the compressive strength marginally as compared to
mono fibers. Whereas, hybridization improves split tensile strength and flexural strength noticeably.
Keywords:-Hybridization, mono fibers, steel fiber, polypropylene fiber, Improvement in mechanical properties.
Material management in construction – a case studyeSAT Journals
Abstract
The objective of the present study is to understand about all the problems occurring in the company because of improper application
of material management. In construction project operation, often there is a project cost variance in terms of the material, equipments,
manpower, subcontractor, overhead cost, and general condition. Material is the main component in construction projects. Therefore,
if the material management is not properly managed it will create a project cost variance. Project cost can be controlled by taking
corrective actions towards the cost variance. Therefore a methodology is used to diagnose and evaluate the procurement process
involved in material management and launch a continuous improvement was developed and applied. A thorough study was carried
out along with study of cases, surveys and interviews to professionals involved in this area. As a result, a methodology for diagnosis
and improvement was proposed and tested in selected projects. The results obtained show that the main problem of procurement is
related to schedule delays and lack of specified quality for the project. To prevent this situation it is often necessary to dedicate
important resources like money, personnel, time, etc. To monitor and control the process. A great potential for improvement was
detected if state of the art technologies such as, electronic mail, electronic data interchange (EDI), and analysis were applied to the
procurement process. These helped to eliminate the root causes for many types of problems that were detected.
Managing drought short term strategies in semi arid regions a case studyeSAT Journals
Abstract
Drought management needs multidisciplinary action. Interdisciplinary efforts among the experts in various fields of the droughts
prone areas are helpful to achieve tangible and permanent solution for this recurring problem. The Gulbarga district having the total
area around 16, 240 sq.km, and accounts 8.45 per cent of the Karnataka state area. The district has been situated with latitude 17º 19'
60" North and longitude of 76 º 49' 60" east. The district is situated entirely on the Deccan plateau positioned at a height of 300 to
750 m above MSL. Sub-tropical, semi-arid type is one among the drought prone districts of Karnataka State. The drought
management is very important for a district like Gulbarga. In this paper various short term strategies are discussed to mitigate the
drought condition in the district.
Keywords: Drought, South-West monsoon, Semi-Arid, Rainfall, Strategies etc.
Life cycle cost analysis of overlay for an urban road in bangaloreeSAT Journals
Abstract
Pavements are subjected to severe condition of stresses and weathering effects from the day they are constructed and opened to traffic
mainly due to its fatigue behavior and environmental effects. Therefore, pavement rehabilitation is one of the most important
components of entire road systems. This paper highlights the design of concrete pavement with added mono fibers like polypropylene,
steel and hybrid fibres for a widened portion of existing concrete pavement and various overlay alternatives for an existing
bituminous pavement in an urban road in Bangalore. Along with this, Life cycle cost analyses at these sections are done by Net
Present Value (NPV) method to identify the most feasible option. The results show that though the initial cost of construction of
concrete overlay is high, over a period of time it prove to be better than the bituminous overlay considering the whole life cycle cost.
The economic analysis also indicates that, out of the three fibre options, hybrid reinforced concrete would be economical without
compromising the performance of the pavement.
Keywords: - Fatigue, Life cycle cost analysis, Net Present Value method, Overlay, Rehabilitation
Laboratory studies of dense bituminous mixes ii with reclaimed asphalt materialseSAT Journals
Abstract
The issue of growing demand on our nation’s roadways over that past couple of decades, decreasing budgetary funds, and the need to
provide a safe, efficient, and cost effective roadway system has led to a dramatic increase in the need to rehabilitate our existing
pavements and the issue of building sustainable road infrastructure in India. With these emergency of the mentioned needs and this
are today’s burning issue and has become the purpose of the study.
In the present study, the samples of existing bituminous layer materials were collected from NH-48(Devahalli to Hassan) site.The
mixtures were designed by Marshall Method as per Asphalt institute (MS-II) at 20% and 30% Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP).
RAP material was blended with virgin aggregate such that all specimens tested for the, Dense Bituminous Macadam-II (DBM-II)
gradation as per Ministry of Roads, Transport, and Highways (MoRT&H) and cost analysis were carried out to know the economics.
Laboratory results and analysis showed the use of recycled materials showed significant variability in Marshall Stability, and the
variability increased with the increase in RAP content. The saving can be realized from utilization of recycled materials as per the
methodology, the reduction in the total cost is 19%, 30%, comparing with the virgin mixes.
Keywords: Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement, Marshall Stability, MS-II, Dense Bituminous Macadam-II
Laboratory investigation of expansive soil stabilized with natural inorganic ...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Soil stabilization has proven to be one of the oldest techniques to improve the soil properties. Literature review conducted revealed
that uses of natural inorganic stabilizers are found to be one of the best options for soil stabilization. In this regard an attempt has
been made to evaluate the influence of RBI-81 stabilizer on properties of black cotton soil through laboratory investigations. Black
cotton soil with varying percentages of RBI-81 viz., 0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, and 2.5 percent were studied for moisture density relationships
and strength behaviour of soils. Also the effect of curing period was evaluated as literature review clearly emphasized the strength
gain of soils stabilized with RBI-81 over a period of time. The results obtained shows that the unconfined compressive strength of
specimens treated with RBI-81 increased approximately by 250% for a curing period of 28 days as compared to virgin soil. Further
the CBR value improved approximately by 400%. The studies indicated an increasing trend for soil strength behaviour with
increasing percentage of RBI-81 suggesting its potential applications in soil stabilization.
Influence of reinforcement on the behavior of hollow concrete block masonry p...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Reinforced masonry was developed to exploit the strength potential of masonry and to solve its lack of tensile strength. Experimental
and analytical studies have been carried out to investigate the effect of reinforcement on the behavior of hollow concrete block
masonry prisms under compression and to predict ultimate failure compressive strength. In the numerical program, three dimensional
non-linear finite elements (FE) model based on the micro-modeling approach is developed for both unreinforced and reinforced
masonry prisms using ANSYS (14.5). The proposed FE model uses multi-linear stress-strain relationships to model the non-linear
behavior of hollow concrete block, mortar, and grout. Willam-Warnke’s five parameter failure theory has been adopted to model the
failure of masonry materials. The comparison of the numerical and experimental results indicates that the FE models can successfully
capture the highly nonlinear behavior of the physical specimens and accurately predict their strength and failure mechanisms.
Keywords: Structural masonry, Hollow concrete block prism, grout, Compression failure, Finite element method,
Numerical modeling.
Influence of compaction energy on soil stabilized with chemical stabilizereSAT Journals
Abstract
Increase in traffic along with heavier magnitude of wheel loads cause rapid deterioration in pavements. There is a need to improve
density, strength of soil subgrade and other pavement layers. In this study an attempt is made to improve the properties of locally
available loamy soil using twin approaches viz., i) increasing the compaction of soil and ii) treating the soil with chemical stabilizer.
Laboratory studies are carried out on both untreated and treated soil samples compacted by different compaction efforts. Studies
show that increase in compaction effort results in increase in density of soil. However in soil treated with chemical stabilizer, rate of
increase in density is not significant. The soil treated with chemical stabilizer exhibits improvement in both strength and performance
properties.
Keywords: compaction, density, subgradestabilization, resilient modulus
Geographical information system (gis) for water resources managementeSAT Journals
Abstract
Water resources projects are inherited with overlapping and at times conflicting objectives. These projects are often of varied sizes
ranging from major projects with command areas of millions of hectares to very small projects implemented at the local level. Thus,
in all these projects there is seldom proper coordination which is essential for ensuring collective sustainability.
Integrated watershed development and management is the accepted answer but in turn requires a comprehensive framework that can
enable planning process involving all the stakeholders at different levels and scales is compulsory. Such a unified hydrological
framework is essential to evaluate the cause and effect of all the proposed actions within the drainage basins.
The present paper describes a hydrological framework developed in the form of a Hydrologic Information System (HIS) which is
intended to meet the specific information needs of the various line departments of a typical State connected with water related aspects.
The HIS consist of a hydrologic information database coupled with tools for collating primary and secondary data and tools for
analyzing and visualizing the data and information. The HIS also incorporates hydrological model base for indirect assessment of
various entities of water balance in space and time. The framework would be maintained and updated to reflect fully the most
accurate ground truth data and the infrastructure requirements for planning and management.
Keywords: Hydrological Information System (HIS); WebGIS; Data Model; Web Mapping Services
Forest type mapping of bidar forest division, karnataka using geoinformatics ...eSAT Journals
Abstract
The study demonstrate the potentiality of satellite remote sensing technique for the generation of baseline information on forest types
including tree plantation details in Bidar forest division, Karnataka covering an area of 5814.60Sq.Kms. The Total Area of Bidar
forest division is 5814Sq.Kms analysis of the satellite data in the study area reveals that about 84% of the total area is Covered by
crop land, 1.778% of the area is covered by dry deciduous forest, 1.38 % of mixed plantation, which is very threatening to the
environmental stability of the forest, future plantation site has been mapped. With the use of latest Geo-informatics technology proper
and exact condition of the trees can be observed and necessary precautions can be taken for future plantation works in an appropriate
manner
Keywords:-RS, GIS, GPS, Forest Type, Tree Plantation
Factors influencing compressive strength of geopolymer concreteeSAT Journals
Abstract
To study effects of several factors on the properties of fly ash based geopolymer concrete on the compressive strength and also the
cost comparison with the normal concrete. The test variables were molarities of sodium hydroxide(NaOH) 8M,14M and 16M, ratio of
NaOH to sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5, alkaline liquid to fly ash ratio 0.35 and 0.40 and replacement of water in
Na2SiO3 solution by 10%, 20% and 30% were used in the present study. The test results indicated that the highest compressive
strength 54 MPa was observed for 16M of NaOH, ratio of NaOH to Na2SiO3 2.5 and alkaline liquid to fly ash ratio of 0.35. Lowest
compressive strength of 27 MPa was observed for 8M of NaOH, ratio of NaOH to Na2SiO3 is 1 and alkaline liquid to fly ash ratio of
0.40. Alkaline liquid to fly ash ratio of 0.35, water replacement of 10% and 30% for 8 and 16 molarity of NaOH and has resulted in
compressive strength of 36 MPa and 20 MPa respectively. Superplasticiser dosage of 2 % by weight of fly ash has given higher
strength in all cases.
Keywords: compressive strength, alkaline liquid, fly ash
Experimental investigation on circular hollow steel columns in filled with li...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Composite Circular hollow Steel tubes with and without GFRP infill for three different grades of Light weight concrete are tested for
ultimate load capacity and axial shortening , under Cyclic loading. Steel tubes are compared for different lengths, cross sections and
thickness. Specimens were tested separately after adopting Taguchi’s L9 (Latin Squares) Orthogonal array in order to save the initial
experimental cost on number of specimens and experimental duration. Analysis was carried out using ANN (Artificial Neural
Network) technique with the assistance of Mini Tab- a statistical soft tool. Comparison for predicted, experimental & ANN output is
obtained from linear regression plots. From this research study, it can be concluded that *Cross sectional area of steel tube has most
significant effect on ultimate load carrying capacity, *as length of steel tube increased- load carrying capacity decreased & *ANN
modeling predicted acceptable results. Thus ANN tool can be utilized for predicting ultimate load carrying capacity for composite
columns.
Keywords: Light weight concrete, GFRP, Artificial Neural Network, Linear Regression, Back propagation, orthogonal
Array, Latin Squares
Experimental behavior of circular hsscfrc filled steel tubular columns under ...eSAT Journals
Abstract
This paper presents an outlook on experimental behavior and a comparison with predicted formula on the behaviour of circular
concentrically loaded self-consolidating fibre reinforced concrete filled steel tube columns (HSSCFRC). Forty-five specimens were
tested. The main parameters varied in the tests are: (1) percentage of fiber (2) tube diameter or width to wall thickness ratio (D/t
from 15 to 25) (3) L/d ratio from 2.97 to 7.04 the results from these predictions were compared with the experimental data. The
experimental results) were also validated in this study.
Keywords: Self-compacting concrete; Concrete-filled steel tube; axial load behavior; Ultimate capacity.
Evaluation of punching shear in flat slabseSAT Journals
Abstract
Flat-slab construction has been widely used in construction today because of many advantages that it offers. The basic philosophy in
the design of flat slab is to consider only gravity forces; this method ignores the effect of punching shear due to unbalanced moments
at the slab column junction which is critical. An attempt has been made to generate generalized design sheets which accounts both
punching shear due to gravity loads and unbalanced moments for cases (a) interior column; (b) edge column (bending perpendicular
to shorter edge); (c) edge column (bending parallel to shorter edge); (d) corner column. These design sheets are prepared as per
codal provisions of IS 456-2000. These design sheets will be helpful in calculating the shear reinforcement to be provided at the
critical section which is ignored in many design offices. Apart from its usefulness in evaluating punching shear and the necessary
shear reinforcement, the design sheets developed will enable the designer to fix the depth of flat slab during the initial phase of the
design.
Keywords: Flat slabs, punching shear, unbalanced moment.
Evaluation of performance of intake tower dam for recent earthquake in indiaeSAT Journals
Abstract
Intake towers are typically tall, hollow, reinforced concrete structures and form entrance to reservoir outlet works. A parametric
study on dynamic behavior of circular cylindrical towers can be carried out to study the effect of depth of submergence, wall thickness
and slenderness ratio, and also effect on tower considering dynamic analysis for time history function of different soil condition and
by Goyal and Chopra accounting interaction effects of added hydrodynamic mass of surrounding and inside water in intake tower of
dam
Key words: Hydrodynamic mass, Depth of submergence, Reservoir, Time history analysis,
Evaluation of operational efficiency of urban road network using travel time ...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Efficiency of the road network system is analyzed by travel time reliability measures. The study overlooks on an important measure of
travel time reliability and prioritizing Tiruchirappalli road network. Traffic volume and travel time were collected using license plate
matching method. Travel time measures were estimated from average travel time and 95th travel time. Effect of non-motorized vehicle
on efficiency of road system was evaluated. Relation between buffer time index and traffic volume was created. Travel time model has
been developed and travel time measure was validated. Then service quality of road sections in network were graded based on
travel time reliability measures.
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Analysis of stress in circular hollow section by fea and analytical technique
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ANALYSIS OF STRESS IN CIRCULAR HOLLOW SECTION BY FEA
AND ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUE
Himanshu Dhingra1
, Nitesh Karnwal2
1
Research & Development, Krishna Maruti Ltd., Haryana, India
2
Innovation & Incubation Centre, Manav Rachna University, Haryana, India
Abstract
This study focus on stress calculation in a cantilever beam by FEA &Analytical techniques. To know the value of maximum load
bearing capacity of any particular beam this study has been generated. Structural analysis is foremost requirement in a design
process. Also when we perform FEA analysis of any structure we cannot blindly trust on its result. If we don’t have any past
result data of that structure, it became difficult for us to know the deviation of result. For that purpose we may require analytical
calculation result in order to compare result value of FEA. Hence in this study a range of load values are applied on cantilever
beam by both techniques. Later graph has been plotted for different load values & verification of results is carried out.
Keywords: Structure Analysis, CATIA, FEA and Benchmarking
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1. INTRODUCTION
Two different approaches are used to know the stress in a
cantilever beam i.e. FEA Analysis & Analytical Analysis.
To effectively evaluate the result of FEA technique for a
given problem, we have chosen a case study which can also
be solved by analytical solution. Comparison of both result
can provide us a benchmark relation by which we measure
the effectiveness of our result. The result of analytical
analysis can be used to improve the process of FEA & by
doing iteration in FEA process we may bring our result
much closer to calculated value. Values calculated by
analytical technique can be used as a benchmarking data.
The round tube section of steel which have crossection of
(25.4*1.4) mm & 250 mm in length is used as a beam. This
beam is fixed at one end &different load values are applied
from the other end. Load value of range 40N-200N is
applied at one end of beam. Maximum stress & deflection
values have been recorded by both techniques.
All the boundary conditions & material property has used
same for both the cases.
Fig-1 Overview of a cantilever beam having load applied
at one end
Fig 2. CAD model of circular hollow section
2. METHODOLOGIES
2.1 Finite Element Analysis
A model of round tube section with dimension of
(25.4*1.4*250) mm has been created in CATIA software.
Material property of steel such as E=2×10^5 N/mm2 &
position’s ratio=0.26 has provided to CAD model. After
generation of CAD model it was fetch into Generative
structure analysis which is a module of CATIA software. To
perform the Static analysis of CAD model meshing
&boundary conditions are needed to apply as an initial step
of analysis. Here we applied range values of (40N-200N) at
one end by fixing other end.
Solving the computation in CATIA platform we get the
result of maximum stress & deflection which could be
developing in given problem. Von Misses stress tree, which
is used to show different color parameters on CAD model
has highlighted maximum stress area in red color & graph
having numerical values on the stress is also provided there.
Maximum amplitude of beam is also calculated by FEA
which is known as maximum deflection from a given point.
The FEA result of different stress value at each load is
tabulated in table no. 1
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Table-1FEA Stress & deflection value over different load
range
Stress & deflection value of beam under various load
application has been shown in fig 3-12
Fig-3 Stress range on a load value of 40N
Fig-4 Stress range on a load value of 80N
Fig-5 Stress range on a load value of 120N
Fig-5 Stress range on a load value of 160N
Fig-5 Stress range on a load value of 200N
Fig-8 Deflection range on a load value of 40N
Fig-9 Deflection range on a load value of 80N
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Fig-10 Deflection range on a load value of 120N
Fig-10 Deflection range on a load value of 160N
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Fig-10 Deflection range on a load value of 200N
2.2 Analytical Analysis
Usually Analytical approach is used by scientists to get the
result of stress & deflection in a given problem.
Simple beam bending is often analyzed with the Euler-
Bernoulli beam equation. The conditions for using simple
bending theory are
The beam has to obey law of pure bending.
The material should be isotropic in nature
Material should be in accordance with Hooke’s law
The material obeys Hooke's law (it is linearly elastic and
will not deform plastically).
The crossection of beam is to be constant throughout the
length.
The beam is initially straight with a cross section that is
constant throughout the beam length.
The beam has an axis of symmetry in the plane of
bending.
For analytical analysis following equations are considered
Cross section area
A = 3.14*(D0^2)/4 - 3.14*(Di^2)/4
Maximum bending
moment M = P*L
Moment of inertia I = 3.14(D0^2-Di^2)/64
Maximum deflection d = PL^3/(3*E*I)
Section Modulus S = I/Y
Maximum stress q = M/S
Where
A = Area of crossection (in mm^2)
D0 = Outer diameter (in mm)
Di = Inner diameter (in mm)
P = Load applied (in N)
L = Length of beam (in mm)
E = Modulus of rigidity
M = Maximum bending moment
I = Moment of inertia
S = Section Modulus
Y = Neutral axis
q = Maximum stress
Solving the above equation we get the results listed below
A = 3.14(25.4^2)/4 – 3.14(22.6^2)/4 = 105.5mm^2
M = 40*250 = 10,000
I = 3.14(25.4^2 - 22.6^2)/64 = 7622.136 mm^2
Maximum deflection
(d) = (40*250^3)/(3*200000*7622.136) = 0.137mm
Maximum stress = 10,000/( 7622.13/13.2)
= 16.7 N/mm^2
The same process followed for other load conditions.
The analytical stress & deflection at each load value by
using above same formulation are tabulated in table no. 2
Table-2Analytical analysis of Stress & deflection over
different load range
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3. COMPARISON OF RESULTS
For analysis purpose, the FEA stresses and deflections on
cantilever beam is carried out on different values of load
from the support. The comparative FEA and analytical stress
results are shown in fig. 13 & fig. 14. The result in graph
shows that stress & deflection performance was similar
between both techniques. The slight difference in stress
value at higher loading is due to the quality of CAD model
& meshing. The plot in fig 13 & fig14 are good illustration
of the performance of both techniques. Both of the plots are
showing straight line linear relation which is also in
accordance with Hook’s law.
Table-4 Comparison of FEA & Analytical result at different load condition
Fig-13 Load vs Stress result by both technique
Fig-14 Load vs Deflection result by both technique
4. CONCLUSION
Though the complete results are presented in tabular &
graphical form, here an effort is made to evaluate the results
obtained by both techniques.
From this study we have reached on a conclusion that result
of FEA technique is much closer to analytical technique.
The result of this case study is also in accordance with beam
theory. For different sections we can used the same principle
for result calculation, benchmarking of result value can be
obtained for result verification which will improve the
accuracy of final result.
This study is also useful for other type of sections & for
different structure.
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