Abstract In this paper we are going to describe the characterization and mechanical behavior of the Nickel Coated Graphite (NCG) particle reinforced Al6061 metal matrix composite. Many a times, the composites fail to answer the question or fail to serve the purpose for which it is fabricated to. This is due to the less wetting nature between the reinforcement and the matrix and the impossibility of higher percentage of reinforcement addition in to the matrix. However, metal coated reinforcements have been able to overcome these limitations to a very extent. NCG particles reinforced Al6061 matrix with various weight percentages were fabricated by Squeeze casting method. Samples of 0, 5 and 10 wt% reinforcement addition were synthesized and characterized. Finally some useful conclusions were made. Keywords: Metal Coated Reinforcement; Nickel Coated Graphite; Squeeze Casting; Wetting.
A Study on Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Alloy (LM6) Reinforced with SiC...IOSR Journals
This work deals with fabricating or producing aluminium based metal matrix composite and then
studying its microstructure and mechanical properties such as tensile strength, impact strength and wear
behavior of produced test specimen. In the present study a modest attempt has been made to develop aluminium
based MMCs with reinforcing material, with an objective to develop a conventional low cast method of
producing MMCs and to obtain homogeneous dispersion of reinforced material. To achieve this objective stir
casting technique has been adopted. Aluminium Alloy (LM6) and SiC, Fly Ash has been chosen as matrix and
reinforcing material respectively. Experiment has been conducted by varying weight fraction of Fly Ash ( 5%
and 15%) while keeping SiC constant(5%). The result shown that the increase in addition of Fly Ash increases
the Tensile Strength, Impact Strength, Wear Resistance of the specimen and decreases the percentage of
Elongation
Design and Fabrication of a Stir Casting Furnace Set-UpIJERA Editor
Now-a-days a large variety of heating techniques/furnaces are available. There may be many method for supplying heat to the work but heat is produced either by combustion of fuel or electric resistance heating. Taking into consideration the effect of cost, safety, simplicity and ease of construction we are going for an electrical resistance heating furnace with indirect heating provisions. The stir casting furnace has two main parts that enable to perform all its operations, they are: Furnace Elements and Control Panel. This paper shows the design and fabrication of stir-casting furnace and aluminium melted and casted to form.
DEVELOPMENT AND TRIBOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF DUAL PARTICLE AND TRIPLE PAR...ijmech
The this work the study on hardness and wear behaviour of dual particle and triple particle size Alumina (Al2O3) reinforced aluminium alloy based metal matrix composite (Al2O3-Al MMC) was carried out. AlMMCs were prepared using 10 vol% Al2O3 reinforcement into aluminium metal matrix and developed using stir casting process. Stir casting is a most suitable process for the production of particulate MMC in which the reinforcement is introduced in to the molten matrix material with simultaneous stirring. The reinforcement in the range of particle size with Dual particle and Triple particle at 10% olume fraction with range from coarse to fine size were used (210µ, 180µ, 80µ & 10µ).The hardness of the composite was
determined by Vickers hardness tester and Brinell Hardness Tester. Tensile strength was determined by Universal Testing Machine (UTM). The wear rate was found by pin-on-disc type wear testing machine with steel disc of 60HRC hardness in dry sliding condition. Wear test was conducted on all the samples
at speeds of 300,600 and 900 rpm by varying the load (2kg, 4kg, 6kg & 8kg) at a constant sliding distance of 55mm. The wear track studies were carried out by optical microscope .The test results showed that Dual particle composite and triple particle composite exhibited better hardness compared to as cast AL- 7075. Strength of Triple particle reinforced MMC was found to be higher than that of dual particle reinforced composite material. The wear resistance properties of dual particle MMC was higher compared to triple particle reinforced MMC. The secondary process will further enhances the wear resistance of the composite and also that heat treatment will promote the wear resistance.
A Study on Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Alloy (LM6) Reinforced with SiC...IOSR Journals
This work deals with fabricating or producing aluminium based metal matrix composite and then
studying its microstructure and mechanical properties such as tensile strength, impact strength and wear
behavior of produced test specimen. In the present study a modest attempt has been made to develop aluminium
based MMCs with reinforcing material, with an objective to develop a conventional low cast method of
producing MMCs and to obtain homogeneous dispersion of reinforced material. To achieve this objective stir
casting technique has been adopted. Aluminium Alloy (LM6) and SiC, Fly Ash has been chosen as matrix and
reinforcing material respectively. Experiment has been conducted by varying weight fraction of Fly Ash ( 5%
and 15%) while keeping SiC constant(5%). The result shown that the increase in addition of Fly Ash increases
the Tensile Strength, Impact Strength, Wear Resistance of the specimen and decreases the percentage of
Elongation
Design and Fabrication of a Stir Casting Furnace Set-UpIJERA Editor
Now-a-days a large variety of heating techniques/furnaces are available. There may be many method for supplying heat to the work but heat is produced either by combustion of fuel or electric resistance heating. Taking into consideration the effect of cost, safety, simplicity and ease of construction we are going for an electrical resistance heating furnace with indirect heating provisions. The stir casting furnace has two main parts that enable to perform all its operations, they are: Furnace Elements and Control Panel. This paper shows the design and fabrication of stir-casting furnace and aluminium melted and casted to form.
DEVELOPMENT AND TRIBOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF DUAL PARTICLE AND TRIPLE PAR...ijmech
The this work the study on hardness and wear behaviour of dual particle and triple particle size Alumina (Al2O3) reinforced aluminium alloy based metal matrix composite (Al2O3-Al MMC) was carried out. AlMMCs were prepared using 10 vol% Al2O3 reinforcement into aluminium metal matrix and developed using stir casting process. Stir casting is a most suitable process for the production of particulate MMC in which the reinforcement is introduced in to the molten matrix material with simultaneous stirring. The reinforcement in the range of particle size with Dual particle and Triple particle at 10% olume fraction with range from coarse to fine size were used (210µ, 180µ, 80µ & 10µ).The hardness of the composite was
determined by Vickers hardness tester and Brinell Hardness Tester. Tensile strength was determined by Universal Testing Machine (UTM). The wear rate was found by pin-on-disc type wear testing machine with steel disc of 60HRC hardness in dry sliding condition. Wear test was conducted on all the samples
at speeds of 300,600 and 900 rpm by varying the load (2kg, 4kg, 6kg & 8kg) at a constant sliding distance of 55mm. The wear track studies were carried out by optical microscope .The test results showed that Dual particle composite and triple particle composite exhibited better hardness compared to as cast AL- 7075. Strength of Triple particle reinforced MMC was found to be higher than that of dual particle reinforced composite material. The wear resistance properties of dual particle MMC was higher compared to triple particle reinforced MMC. The secondary process will further enhances the wear resistance of the composite and also that heat treatment will promote the wear resistance.
Aluminium Matrix Composites (AMC’s) are widely used in aerospace, automotive,
structural and marine applications due to their high strength to weight ratio, corrosion
resistance. In AMC one of constituent is aluminium or its alloy which forms a network
called as matrix phase and other constituent is embedded in matrix made of harder material
generally ceramic or non metallic material called as reinforcement. Various processing
techniques are available for manufacturing of AMC’s. Stir casting is one of the economical
and extensively used methods to enhance attractive properties of AMC’s. This paper
presents an overview of stir casing process, process parameter and preparation of AMC
using aluminium alloy as matrix phase and alumina (Al2O3) as reinforcement by varying
their proportion.
Design and Fatigue Failure Analysis of hybrid fiber metal laminated Leaf SpringBharaniTharan12
A study on the fatigue strength of fiber reinforced hybrid epoxy composites was evaluated in this paper. The fiber metal laminates are hybrid composite materials are made from interlacing layers of thin metals and fiber reinforced plastics. The flexural strength of hybrid fiber metal composites was investigated from the three point bending test in accordance with ASTM D790-03 at various hybrid ratios of sequence layer in FML composites. The Glass fiber, Kevlar fiber and aluminum were taken for laminating the composite and reinforced with epoxy matrix. The adhesion property of fiber metal composites was enhanced by modified aluminium surface treatments and kevlar surface is treated with epichlorohydrin re-treatment. The interfacial fracture toughness were investigated from ASTM D5528-01. The flexural modulus and strain to failure results have been showed for various hybrid combinations, which have more effect on interlaminar strength of GARALL composites and improved fatigue life of leaf spring
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A Study on Mechanical Properties of Fly Ash and Alumina Reinforced Aluminium ...IOSR Journals
The results of an experimental investigation of the mechanical properties of fly ash and Alumina
reinforced aluminium alloy (LM25) composites samples, processed by stir casting route are reported in this
paper. Three sets of composites with constant weight fraction of fly ash (particle size of 3-100 μm) and
Al2O3(particle size of 150 μm) with different wt% were used. Composite samples have the reinforcement weight
fractions of constant 3% fly Ash and varying %wt of 5, 10 and 15% Al2O3 . The main mechanical properties
studied were the tensile strength,ductilityimpact strength & hardness. Unreinforced LM25 samples were also
tested for the same properties. It was found that the tensile strength & hardness of the aluminium alloy (Lm25)
composites increases with the increase in %wt of Al2O3 upto certain limit. in addition of more amount of
reinforcement the Tensile strength decrease due to poor wettability of the reinforced material with metal
aluminium matrix .And the charpy test shows decrease in impact load absorption with increase in %weight
reinforcement.The Microstructure study of the samples indicated near uniform distribution of the fly ash and
Al2O3 particles in the matrix. LM25 alloy is mainly used where good mechanical properties are required in
castings of a shape or dimensions requiring an alloy of excellent castability in order to achieve the desired
standard of soundness.The alloy is also used where resistance to corrosion is an important consideration
particularly where highstrength is also required.
THE EFFECT OF HEAT TREATMENT PARAMETERS AND GRAIN REFINEMENT ON MICROSTRUCTUR...dbpublications
Aluminium A357 alloy is widely used
at automobile and aircraft industries in the form of
cast component with varying section size. This study
investigates how the microstructure and mechanical
properties of A357 alloy before and after heat
treatment processes. Solutionising at 5000C-5h
followed quenching in water at room temperature
and Ageing at 1700C-3h alloy. Aluminium ingot is
melted using a furnace and poured in to the mold
having mold cavities of varying dimensions. In
order to investigate the effect of heat treatment and
aging processes microstructure and mechanical
properties such as hardness, and tensile strength
were analyzed as-cast condition and after solution
treatment process. The aim of present study is to
evaluate the effect on the microstructure and
mechanical properties of Combined Grain Refined
and Modified aluminum alloy A357
Editor: Eng. Mohamadreza Govahi
Mentor: Dr. Ehsan Borhani
Date of Presentation: Apr 2016, Semnan PN Univeristy
*Contents
~Introduction to MMCs
~Introduction to Aluminum MMCs (AMMCs)
~Ceramic Reinforcements in AMMCs
~Types and Morphology of Reinforcements
~Aluminum Nano-composites
~Producing Methods
~Comparison in Different Procedures
~Reviews of some Experiments And Researches
Studies on Al8081-B4C Metal Matrix Composites Fabricated by Stir Casting MethodIJMER
Aluminium MMCs are preferred in the fields of aerospace, military, automotive, marine and
in many other domestic applications. In the present work, an attempt has been made to develop and
study the, Mechanical properties of Al-8081/B4C reinforced aluminium metal matrix composites. The
composite was prepared by using Liquid Metallurgy Route (Stir Casting Technique). Liquid state has
some important advantages such as better matrix particle bonding, easier control of matrix structure,
simplicity, low cost of processing, nearer to net shape and wide selection of material. Al-8081 alloy
was taken as the base matrix to which B4C particulates are used as reinforcements. Al8081-B4C
composites were prepared by varying weight percentage of B4C i.e 0 to 6 %, in steps of two. The
objective is to study the effect of B4C particulates on mechanical properties such as ultimate tensile
strength, yield strength and hardness of Al8081 alloy composites. The results of this study revealed
that, as the B4C content was increased, there were significant increases in the ultimate tensile strength,
yield strength and hardness in the composites as compared to the base matrix
Aluminium Matrix Composites (AMC’s) are widely used in aerospace, automotive,
structural and marine applications due to their high strength to weight ratio, corrosion
resistance. In AMC one of constituent is aluminium or its alloy which forms a network
called as matrix phase and other constituent is embedded in matrix made of harder material
generally ceramic or non metallic material called as reinforcement. Various processing
techniques are available for manufacturing of AMC’s. Stir casting is one of the economical
and extensively used methods to enhance attractive properties of AMC’s. This paper
presents an overview of stir casing process, process parameter and preparation of AMC
using aluminium alloy as matrix phase and alumina (Al2O3) as reinforcement by varying
their proportion.
Design and Fatigue Failure Analysis of hybrid fiber metal laminated Leaf SpringBharaniTharan12
A study on the fatigue strength of fiber reinforced hybrid epoxy composites was evaluated in this paper. The fiber metal laminates are hybrid composite materials are made from interlacing layers of thin metals and fiber reinforced plastics. The flexural strength of hybrid fiber metal composites was investigated from the three point bending test in accordance with ASTM D790-03 at various hybrid ratios of sequence layer in FML composites. The Glass fiber, Kevlar fiber and aluminum were taken for laminating the composite and reinforced with epoxy matrix. The adhesion property of fiber metal composites was enhanced by modified aluminium surface treatments and kevlar surface is treated with epichlorohydrin re-treatment. The interfacial fracture toughness were investigated from ASTM D5528-01. The flexural modulus and strain to failure results have been showed for various hybrid combinations, which have more effect on interlaminar strength of GARALL composites and improved fatigue life of leaf spring
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Research Article,
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Engineering Journal,
Science Journals,
A Study on Mechanical Properties of Fly Ash and Alumina Reinforced Aluminium ...IOSR Journals
The results of an experimental investigation of the mechanical properties of fly ash and Alumina
reinforced aluminium alloy (LM25) composites samples, processed by stir casting route are reported in this
paper. Three sets of composites with constant weight fraction of fly ash (particle size of 3-100 μm) and
Al2O3(particle size of 150 μm) with different wt% were used. Composite samples have the reinforcement weight
fractions of constant 3% fly Ash and varying %wt of 5, 10 and 15% Al2O3 . The main mechanical properties
studied were the tensile strength,ductilityimpact strength & hardness. Unreinforced LM25 samples were also
tested for the same properties. It was found that the tensile strength & hardness of the aluminium alloy (Lm25)
composites increases with the increase in %wt of Al2O3 upto certain limit. in addition of more amount of
reinforcement the Tensile strength decrease due to poor wettability of the reinforced material with metal
aluminium matrix .And the charpy test shows decrease in impact load absorption with increase in %weight
reinforcement.The Microstructure study of the samples indicated near uniform distribution of the fly ash and
Al2O3 particles in the matrix. LM25 alloy is mainly used where good mechanical properties are required in
castings of a shape or dimensions requiring an alloy of excellent castability in order to achieve the desired
standard of soundness.The alloy is also used where resistance to corrosion is an important consideration
particularly where highstrength is also required.
THE EFFECT OF HEAT TREATMENT PARAMETERS AND GRAIN REFINEMENT ON MICROSTRUCTUR...dbpublications
Aluminium A357 alloy is widely used
at automobile and aircraft industries in the form of
cast component with varying section size. This study
investigates how the microstructure and mechanical
properties of A357 alloy before and after heat
treatment processes. Solutionising at 5000C-5h
followed quenching in water at room temperature
and Ageing at 1700C-3h alloy. Aluminium ingot is
melted using a furnace and poured in to the mold
having mold cavities of varying dimensions. In
order to investigate the effect of heat treatment and
aging processes microstructure and mechanical
properties such as hardness, and tensile strength
were analyzed as-cast condition and after solution
treatment process. The aim of present study is to
evaluate the effect on the microstructure and
mechanical properties of Combined Grain Refined
and Modified aluminum alloy A357
Editor: Eng. Mohamadreza Govahi
Mentor: Dr. Ehsan Borhani
Date of Presentation: Apr 2016, Semnan PN Univeristy
*Contents
~Introduction to MMCs
~Introduction to Aluminum MMCs (AMMCs)
~Ceramic Reinforcements in AMMCs
~Types and Morphology of Reinforcements
~Aluminum Nano-composites
~Producing Methods
~Comparison in Different Procedures
~Reviews of some Experiments And Researches
Studies on Al8081-B4C Metal Matrix Composites Fabricated by Stir Casting MethodIJMER
Aluminium MMCs are preferred in the fields of aerospace, military, automotive, marine and
in many other domestic applications. In the present work, an attempt has been made to develop and
study the, Mechanical properties of Al-8081/B4C reinforced aluminium metal matrix composites. The
composite was prepared by using Liquid Metallurgy Route (Stir Casting Technique). Liquid state has
some important advantages such as better matrix particle bonding, easier control of matrix structure,
simplicity, low cost of processing, nearer to net shape and wide selection of material. Al-8081 alloy
was taken as the base matrix to which B4C particulates are used as reinforcements. Al8081-B4C
composites were prepared by varying weight percentage of B4C i.e 0 to 6 %, in steps of two. The
objective is to study the effect of B4C particulates on mechanical properties such as ultimate tensile
strength, yield strength and hardness of Al8081 alloy composites. The results of this study revealed
that, as the B4C content was increased, there were significant increases in the ultimate tensile strength,
yield strength and hardness in the composites as compared to the base matrix
Preliminary study of on cladding process on gray cast iron substrateeSAT Journals
Abstract Cladding, also called as hardfacing or surfacing, is a deposition process with a purpose of improving the properties of the substrate accomplished either using laser beam or arc as the heat source for the process. Filler material used in the process is deposited layer-by-layer until covering required thickness before being machined to achieve the final dimension. Gas metal arc welding is seen as the best method for accomplishing the cladding operation as the alternative for laser cladding in term of operation cost. The process parameters of gas metal arc welding are discussed on in the aspect of the cladding process. Grey cast iron with its inherent brittleness characteristic is difficult to be weld cladded because the thermal cycle of the cladding process can cause the material to crack. It is understood that the coarse graphite flake structure that gives the lack of ductility characteristic to the material and cause the material to crack when suffer the stress occur during the temperature drop of the process. Nickel based filler material is seen as the best choice to be used for the deposition process because of its ability to precipitate carbon in its free form of graphite and prevent the migration of carbon from cast iron substrate thus avoiding the formation of hard carbide phase. The addition of tungsten carbide in the matrix of nickel base alloy gives the filler material good hardness and wear resistant properties. This paper serves as the preliminary study to get an insight into the understanding of cladding process on cast iron as the substrate before performing the experiment of the cladding operation. Keywords: Cladding, Hardfacing, Cast Iron, Nickel Based Alloy
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
WEAR STUDIES ON THE HEAT TREATED AL6061-μSIC AND AL6061-NSIC METAL MATRIX COM...IAEME Publication
Metal matrix composites (MMCs) have a potential for enhanced wear conflict in
excess of the unreinforced aluminum alloy and are the most capable in achieving
enhanced mechanical properties. In the present investigation, composites of Aluminum
6061(Al6061) matrix material is reinforced with micron size Silicon carbide (μSiC)
reinforcement with 5, 10 and 15 weight percentages (wt.%) and nano size SiC (nSiC)
with 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 wt.% are fabricated by stir casting technique. The stir casted
composites are further heat treated and the specimens are prepared as per ASTM
standards to conduct hardness and wear tests. The fabricated and heat treated nano
composites showed enhancement in hardness and wear resistance more than the micro
composites. The microstructure of the worn out specimen are examined by scanning
electron microscope. Taking into contemplation all the factors, it can be concluded that
aluminum based composite with 1.0% by weight nano SiC reinforcement acquire
superior wear resistance properties as compared to micro SiC reinforced aluminum
metal matrix composites.
FRACTOGRAPHY OF CRYOGENIC CHILL CASTED ASTM A 494 M GRADE NICKEL ALLOY METAL ...IAEME Publication
ASTM A 494 M grade Ni–Garnet composites containing four different weight percentages 3%, 6%,9% and 12% of Garnet samples have been fabricated by using cryogenically cooled copper chill stir
casting method. Effects of volume percent of Garnet particles on tensile strength, and fracture surfacesof Nickel Garnet composites have been investigated. The highest tensile strength was achieved in the specimen containing 9 Wt. % garnet produced with 25 mm chill thickness which shows an increase of14% in comparison to the no chill cast reinforced alloy. Microscopic investigations of fracture surfacesrevealed that fracture in a brittle manner with little or no necking happening. By increasing garnetcontent and chill thickness, the composites fracture goes in a more severely brittle manner. The fracturebehavior of the composites was altered significantly by the presence of garnet particles and the crack
propagation through the matrix and the reinforcing particle clusters resulted in the final fracture.
Fabrication and mechanical properties of stir cast al si12 cub4c compositeseSAT Publishing House
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Performance of Composite Materials Using a Novel Techniqueinventionjournals
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
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.
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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
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Factors influencing compressive strength of geopolymer concreteeSAT Journals
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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.
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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.
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Array, Latin Squares
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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.
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Evaluation of punching shear in flat slabseSAT Journals
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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
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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
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Evaluation of operational efficiency of urban road network using travel time ...eSAT Journals
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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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Estimation of surface runoff in nallur amanikere watershed using scs cn methodeSAT Journals
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The development of watershed aims at productive utilization of all the available natural resources in the entire area extending from
ridge line to stream outlet. The per capita availability of land for cultivation has been decreasing over the years. Therefore, water and
the related land resources must be developed, utilized and managed in an integrated and comprehensive manner. Remote sensing and
GIS techniques are being increasingly used for planning, management and development of natural resources. The study area, Nallur
Amanikere watershed geographically lies between 110 38’ and 110 52’ N latitude and 760 30’ and 760 50’ E longitude with an area of
415.68 Sq. km. The thematic layers such as land use/land cover and soil maps were derived from remotely sensed data and overlayed
through ArcGIS software to assign the curve number on polygon wise. The daily rainfall data of six rain gauge stations in and around
the watershed (2001-2011) was used to estimate the daily runoff from the watershed using Soil Conservation Service - Curve Number
(SCS-CN) method. The runoff estimated from the SCS-CN model was then used to know the variation of runoff potential with different
land use/land cover and with different soil conditions.
Keywords: Watershed, Nallur watershed, Surface runoff, Rainfall-Runoff, SCS-CN, Remote Sensing, GIS.
Estimation of morphometric parameters and runoff using rs & gis techniqueseSAT Journals
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Land and water are the two vital natural resources, the optimal management of these resources with minimum adverse environmental
impact are essential not only for sustainable development but also for human survival. Satellite remote sensing with geographic
information system has a pragmatic approach to map and generate spatial input layers of predicting response behavior and yield of
watershed. Hence, in the present study an attempt has been made to understand the hydrological process of the catchment at the
watershed level by drawing the inferences from moprhometric analysis and runoff. The study area chosen for the present study is
Yagachi catchment situated in Chickamaglur and Hassan district lies geographically at a longitude 75⁰52’08.77”E and
13⁰10’50.77”N latitude. It covers an area of 559.493 Sq.km. Morphometric analysis is carried out to estimate morphometric
parameters at Micro-watershed to understand the hydrological response of the catchment at the Micro-watershed level. Daily runoff
is estimated using USDA SCS curve number model for a period of 10 years from 2001 to 2010. The rainfall runoff relationship of the
study shows there is a positive correlation.
Keywords: morphometric analysis, runoff, remote sensing and GIS, SCS - method
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Effect of variation of plastic hinge length on the results of non linear anal...eSAT Journals
Abstract The nonlinear Static procedure also well known as pushover analysis is method where in monotonically increasing loads are applied to the structure till the structure is unable to resist any further load. It is a popular tool for seismic performance evaluation of existing and new structures. In literature lot of research has been carried out on conventional pushover analysis and after knowing deficiency efforts have been made to improve it. But actual test results to verify the analytically obtained pushover results are rarely available. It has been found that some amount of variation is always expected to exist in seismic demand prediction of pushover analysis. Initial study is carried out by considering user defined hinge properties and default hinge length. Attempt is being made to assess the variation of pushover analysis results by considering user defined hinge properties and various hinge length formulations available in literature and results compared with experimentally obtained results based on test carried out on a G+2 storied RCC framed structure. For the present study two geometric models viz bare frame and rigid frame model is considered and it is found that the results of pushover analysis are very sensitive to geometric model and hinge length adopted. Keywords: Pushover analysis, Base shear, Displacement, hinge length, moment curvature analysis
Effect of use of recycled materials on indirect tensile strength of asphalt c...eSAT Journals
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Depletion of natural resources and aggregate quarries for the road construction is a serious problem to procure materials. Hence
recycling or reuse of material is beneficial. On emphasizing development in sustainable construction in the present era, recycling of
asphalt pavements is one of the effective and proven rehabilitation processes. For the laboratory investigations reclaimed asphalt
pavement (RAP) from NH-4 and crumb rubber modified binder (CRMB-55) was used. Foundry waste was used as a replacement to
conventional filler. Laboratory tests were conducted on asphalt concrete mixes with 30, 40, 50, and 60 percent replacement with RAP.
These test results were compared with conventional mixes and asphalt concrete mixes with complete binder extracted RAP
aggregates. Mix design was carried out by Marshall Method. The Marshall Tests indicated highest stability values for asphalt
concrete (AC) mixes with 60% RAP. The optimum binder content (OBC) decreased with increased in RAP in AC mixes. The Indirect
Tensile Strength (ITS) for AC mixes with RAP also was found to be higher when compared to conventional AC mixes at 300C.
Keywords: Reclaimed asphalt pavement, Foundry waste, Recycling, Marshall Stability, Indirect tensile strength.
Immunizing Image Classifiers Against Localized Adversary Attacksgerogepatton
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(CNN)s, to adversarial attacks and presents a proactive training technique designed to counter them. We
introduce a novel volumization algorithm, which transforms 2D images into 3D volumetric representations.
When combined with 3D convolution and deep curriculum learning optimization (CLO), itsignificantly improves
the immunity of models against localized universal attacks by up to 40%. We evaluate our proposed approach
using contemporary CNN architectures and the modified Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR-10
and CIFAR-100) and ImageNet Large Scale Visual Recognition Challenge (ILSVRC12) datasets, showcasing
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Synthesis, characterization and mechanical behavior of nickel coated graphite on aluminum matrix composite
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SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR
OF NICKEL COATED GRAPHITE ON ALUMINUM MATRIX
COMPOSITE
Saravana Bhavan K1
, Suresh S2
, Vettivel S C3
1
PG student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engg, Nagercoil, Anna University Tirunelveli
Region, Tamilnadu, India,
2
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engg, Nagercoil, Anna University Tirunelveli Region,
Nagercoil, Tamilnadu, India
3
Department of Mechanical Engineering, V V College of Engg., Tisaiyanvilai, Tuticorin, Tamilnadu, India,
getksb79@gmail.com, ssuresh2009@gmail.com, vettivel@vvcoe.org
Abstract
In this paper we are going to describe the characterization and mechanical behavior of the Nickel Coated Graphite (NCG) particle
reinforced Al6061 metal matrix composite. Many a times, the composites fail to answer the question or fail to serve the purpose for
which it is fabricated to. This is due to the less wetting nature between the reinforcement and the matrix and the impossibility of
higher percentage of reinforcement addition in to the matrix. However, metal coated reinforcements have been able to overcome these
limitations to a very extent. NCG particles reinforced Al6061 matrix with various weight percentages were fabricated by Squeeze
casting method. Samples of 0, 5 and 10 wt% reinforcement addition were synthesized and characterized. Finally some useful
conclusions were made.
Keywords: Metal Coated Reinforcement; Nickel Coated Graphite; Squeeze Casting; Wetting.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Development of newer materials with better performance for
tribological applications has made researchers to come out
with innovative and novel materials to be fabricated from
conceptual methods [1]. Recently, Metal Matrix Composites
(MMCs) have gone through such a transition [2]. Reinforcing
on aluminum alloy is a new dimension of achieving improved
mechanical properties while adhering to its natural properties
such as good thermal and electrical conductivity and low
density. Particularly properties like the thermal conductivity,
thermal expansion and stiffness can be specifically regulated
within a certain range [3-4].
Many reinforcements proved to yield same results on
aluminum alloy [5]. The usual reinforcements inside
aluminum matrix would be ceramics like SiC, Al2O3, AlN,
B4C, TiC and TiB2 [6]. These reinforcements are either
purchased or being processed using several techniques to
fabricate out of. This makes the cost of reinforcement costlier
[5]. Also such fabricated composites have proved to have low
ductility than conventional alloys [6-7].
A promising, effective, economic and a good substitutional
reinforcement with a self lubricating property could be
graphite [8]. From older times, graphite has been recognized
as a material having high strength to mass ratio, low density
and a best solid lubricant [9]. Graphite fibre reinforcement has
found wide application in polymer and epoxy based
composites [10]. As well, graphite particle reinforcement has
also found wide application in wear prone areas and in places
where external lubrication is difficult or not possible [11].
Rohatgi et al. [12] also concludes that the rate of wear
resistance is improved by mixing graphite particles into the
alloy.
In electronic industries, high temperatures and temperature
cycles have a strong impact on the reliability of the assembly
[13]. An improvement of durability of the electronic system
can be achieved by using parts made out of Aluminum
Graphite (Al-Gr), because the Al-Gr’s coefficient of thermal
expansion (CTE) is very similar to the CTE of several
ceramics and semiconductors [14]. Furthermore, Al-Gr has a
lower density, in comparison to conventional materials as
copper, which leads to a vital weight reduction [15]. Possible
applications of parts made of Al-Gr are Base plates or coolers
for power semiconductor devices, heat sinks and heat
spreaders, Lids, substrates, interposer, USB flash drives,
housings and similar complex structures, which are used in
power electronics, microelectronics and optoelectronics [16].
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Though these benefits and applications overweighs it’s as cast
alloy and ceramic reinforced one, the mode of manufacture,
the difficulties entitled have confined the use of such good
property metals to be applied in various engineering
applications. The main problem faced with not only such
composites but with almost all types and category of
composite is being the property of wetting that must be
exhibited between the matrix and the reinforcement [17]. If
this phenomenon is better, good is the result of the bonding in
fabricated composite and if poor then it results in inadequate
bonding between the matrix and the reinforcement [18].
Landry et al [19] tried methods of improving wettability of
reinforcement with matrix by casting under 700 - 800°C
temperature keeping under long time exposure in the melt but
on solidification the segregation of reinforcement was
unavoidable and became a heterogeneous composite. Steffens
et al [20] tried to increase the wettability by fabricating with
temperature above 900°C up to 1000°C where an interfacial
reaction occurred between aluminum and the reinforcement
which yielded brittle aluminum carbide that broke the
composite due to expansion in humid environment.
Stephenson et al [21] reported that coating of nickel on
reinforcement and introducing inside the matrix produced a
good wettable composite. This wettable wear resistance
aluminum metal matrix composite is commercially used in
automobile engine cylinder liner and brake rotor [22]. Ip et al
[23], experiments the behavior of aluminum droplet on various
substrates and uses sessile drop method to confine the contact
angle to a minimum for coated reinforcement with aluminum
matrix. He proves that the angle is very low to 4° on nickel
coated graphite substrate.
In this article, firstly we fabricate Aluminum Matrix
Composite (AMC) reinforced with Nickel Coated Graphite
(NCG) and AMC with separate dispersion of Nickel (Ni)
powder and Graphite (Gr) powder as reinforcement using
Squeeze casting method. Secondly, both types of composites
were characterized for tensile, acoustic and hardness tests and
the results were compared and tabulated. Thirdly, the
microscopic examination of the tested samples was done to
depict the nature of bonding and force between the matrix and
the reinforcement.
2. EXPERIMENTAL DETAILS
2.1 Materials
The aluminum (AA6061 T6) grade was used as the matrix
material. It was purchased from PMC Corporation, as blanks
and was used for casting. It has very good corrosion resistance
and very good weldability.
Fig - 1: Raw Material - AA 6061 T6
This alloy also offers good finishing characteristics and
responds well to anodizing. The composition of AA 6061 is
given in table 1.
Table - 1: Chemical composition of Al 6061
Elemen
t
Mg Fe Si Cu Mn V Ti Al
Weight
%
1.0
8
0.1
7
0.6
3
0.3
2
0.5
2
0.0
1
0.0
2
Res
t
The reinforcement powder is Nickel coated Graphite from
Chengdu Nuclear 857 Co., The particle size is -300 mesh. The
particles were added as reinforcement with weight % of 0, 5
and 10 within AA matrix.
Fig - 2: Nickel Coated Graphite Powder
The SEM image of NCG Powder sample is shown in Fig.3.
The images clearly show uniform coating of nickel powders
on each particulate of graphite.
Fig - 3: SEM Image of Nickel Coated Graphite Powder
Graphite powder used in this work is of 400 mesh size. It is
added separately in to the matrix melt after preheating. The
SEM images of the Graphite powder is shown in Fig.4.
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Fig - 4: Images of Graphite Powder sample
Nickel powder of 1micron size, 99.9% purity purchased from
J & J Groups was used. The images of the sample are shown
in Fig.5.
Fig - 5: Images of Nickel Powder sample
2.2 Squeeze Casting Unit
The composites are fabricated with a squeeze caster machine.
The melt is discharged out of the furnace by bottom pour path
setup. The gravity poured sample is now squeezed through a
squeezer ram with a pressure of 50T and a setting time of
10secs. The experimental setup of this facility is shown in
Fig.6.
Fig - 6: Squeeze Casting Machine Setup
2.3 Fabrication
Initially, the furnace was turned on to heat to a temperature
above 850°C and a holding time up to 1hr. Aluminum alloy
blocks were dropped in to the furnace allowing it to melt in
the furnace. Meanwhile the powders which are to be added as
reinforcement were preheated at 600-800°C. The
reinforcement is slowly added in to the aluminum matrix melt
through a dispenser while maintaining a constant stirring of
400 rpm for 6-7secs with a motorized stirrer. After ensuring
the proper distribution of the reinforcement in to the matrix
the drain plug is opened so that the melt flows through the
pathway which is preheated to a temp of 650°C. The ram of
the squeezer is now pushed forward so that the entire melt is
subjected to a pressure of 50 tones with a setting time of 8-
10secs. This squeezing enhances the distribution of
reinforcement uniformly in to the matrix there by minimizing
the formation of pores in the cast samples.
Fig – 7: Images of Composite Fabrication
The samples were fabricated as two sets: the first being the
samples under reinforcement of NCG with 0, 5 and 10 wt%
addition into the matrix melt and the second being the mixture
addition of Ni powder and Graphite powder in the proportion
of 0, 5 and 10 wt% in to the melt matrix. The cast samples
were indexed so as to identify it for varying proportion of
reinforcement mixture.
2.4 Composite Material Testing
The prepared samples were carefully machined to suit to the
best standards for each testing. Here ASTM standard is
followed for testing. Tensile samples were prepared with a
diameter of 16 mm and length of 140 mm. The length of the
reduced section is 80 mm and the diameter at the gauge
section is 12 mm.
Fig – 8: Samples for Tensile Test
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The composites were tested for hardness in a microhardness
testing machine. The samples were machined to the standard
for hardness testing. After machining the samples were
polished in papers of varying grit size. The polished samples
were now placed on the tester for hardness testing.
Structural examination of the so prepared composite and the
tested sample were done with a Scanning Electron Microscope
(SEM) under varying magnification and power.
3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
3.1 Tensile Testing
The samples were tested under standard testing condition. The
specimen after testing is shown in Fig.9.
Fig – 9: Samples after Tensile Test
The test values are tabulated in Table.2 and the corresponding
output graph of as-cast aluminum, aluminum with separate
dispersion of nickel - graphite powders and aluminum with
nickel coated graphite powders are shown in Fig-10, 11 and
12.
Table – 2: Tensile Test Results
Sample
Peak Load
(kN)
UTS
(MPa)
%
Elongation
Al 6061 as-cast 10.245 91 16.257
Al/Ni-Gr (5%) 10.01 88 7.857
Al/Ni-Gr (10%) 9.55 84 7.443
Al/NCG (5%) 20.095 178 12.6
Al/NCG (10%) 21.23 183 11.4
From the table it is evident that the percentage addition of
NCG reinforcement has a positive effect on the tensile
strength (UTS) when compared with the base alloy and with a
reduction in % of Elongation. But a controversial effect is
observed on reinforcing nickel and graphite powders
separately.
Fig – 10: Tensile Graph of As-cast Aluminum Sample
Fig – 11: Tensile Graph of Al-Ni-Gr (5 wt%) Composite
Fig–12: Tensile Graph of Al-NCG (5 wt%) Composite
Devinder Yadav [24] reported that for 7% Ni addition in to
matrix Al 1050 yielded an UTS increase of 60% comparing
the base Al 1050 whereas here the result shows a 10%
reduction in UTS for 5% of Ni addition in to the aluminum
matrix. This reduction in UTS may be due to the formation of
brittle Al3Ni phases at the region of interface [25]. It can also
be found that the statement proposed by, Devinder Yadav [24]
regarding the % of Elongation is true for our samples. It is
noticeable that this reduction in % Elongation value is very
drastic for separately dispersed composite when compared
with coated reinforced composite.
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Rams et al [25], proved that the wettability of carbon fibre
reinforcement having coated with nickel gave better images to
show that the matrix is mostly homogeneous which may yield
better mechanical properties than uncoated reinforcement.
With this proceeding we too have better results for strength
(UTS) value of coated reinforcement compared with uncoated
one.
3.2 Microhardness Test
Microhardness test for the prepared samples is conducted as
per the test specification and conditions on a Vickers Hardness
tester. The applied load for indentation on a diamond indenter
is 0.3 kg and the time of indentation is 10 secs for all samples.
The results of the readings observed are tabulated in Table.3.
It is evident from the table values that the impact of NCG
reinforcement is better than Ni-Gr reinforcement as expected.
The values of the Ni-Gr for both wt% additions happen to be
greater than the as-cast sample but it could have been even
better if the formation of intermetallic could have been
avoided. Devinder Yadav [3] has reduced the formation of
intermetallic by the process of fabricating the samples through
friction stir processing (FSP). However, the greater values of
composites than its alloy have given satisfactory results.
Table – 3: Hardness Test Result
Sample
Vickers Hardness Number Average
HardnessTrial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3
Al 6061
as-cast
65.7 67.2 65.7 66.2
Al/Ni-Gr
(5%)
68.7 70.2 71.8 70.2
Al/Ni-Gr
(10%)
77 75.2 78.8 77
Al/NCG
(5%)
75.2 75.2 77 75.8
Al/NCG
(10%)
91.4 84.8 89.1 88.4
3.3 SEM Examination of Tensile Tested Samples
The fracture area examination under Scanning Electron
Microscope (SEM) reveals several facts that have made the
composites to exhibit such mechanical property enhancement.
In Fig.13 (a & b) shows the micrographs on Ni-Gr
reinforcement taken with lower magnification. This image
confirms the existence of medium and higher size of voids that
affect the mechanical properties. Whereas, the micrographs of
the sample with NCG coating shown in Fig.13(c & d), clearly
conveys less formation of voids on the fractured surface of the
samples. This gives the sample in Fig. c and d to be more
ductile in nature than the samples in Fig. a and b.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
A closer examination of the casted composite samples shows
that in Fig. e and f the grain boundaries are very distinct also
the nickel is found to be distributed in aluminum matrix. Here
the graphite particles are found only as traces on the fracture
surface. This distribution is the reason for having low value of
hardness compared with NCG composites.
(e) (f)
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(g) (h)
Fig-13: Fracture morphology of AA6061 composites
containing Ni-Gr and NCG reinforcements: Under low
magnification (a) 5 wt% Ni-Gr, (b) 10 wt.% of Ni-Gr, (c) 5
wt.% NCG, (d) 10 wt.% NCG, Under high magnification (e)
5 wt% Ni-Gr, (f) 10 wt.% of Ni-Gr, (g) 5 wt.% NCG, (h) 10
wt.% NCG
The Fig. g and h shows the wetted graphite inside the
aluminum matrix. This is because of the NCG reinforcement
added which gave better UTS and hardness values. Also we
can signify the macroscopic brittle fracture and microscopic
ductile fracture from the images. In Fig. g Graphite particles
remain intact in several places which provide evidence to the
existence of good bonding between the aluminum matrix and
reinforcement particles.
CONCLUSIONS
1. The tensile test values predicted good results for NCG
reinforced composite than for ordinary reinforced ones.
2. The NCG reinforced composites were able to achieve better
hardness values than that of the as-cast samples and separately
dispersed reinforcements.
3. The SEM micrograph very clearly shows less formation of
voids in NCG reinforced composites. This reduces the
brittleness and retains the ductility to some extent and then
allows for fracture.
4. Graphite being less dense was thought to float or get
skimmed away by the melt when more percentage needs to be
added. But with nickel coating on graphite we were able to
achieve graphite particles a little denser than graphite. It is
also due to this reason we are able to go in for higher
percentage of graphite addition.
5. The intact bonding between the reinforcement and the
matrix plays a vital role in deciding the behavior of composite.
We have achieved this intact layer by reducing the layer of
segregation and improving performance.
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