Mechanical & Industrial Engineering: Recent submissions
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Buckling and crushing behavior of foam-core hybrid composite sandwich columns under quasi-static edgewise compression
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2019 , Article)Buckling and crushing behavior of foam-core hybrid composite sandwich columns under edgewise compressive load is dealt in this study. Composite laminates with different stacking sequence configurations made of glass and ... -
Fabrication and evaluation of anti-cancer efficacy of lactoferrin-coated maghemite and magnetite nanoparticles
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Studies on the anti-cancer effects of nanomaterials are a very important step in the clinical practice and treatment of cancerous tissues. Since IONPs have a high potential for cancer treatment, their anti-cancer properties ... -
Crashworthiness design of multi-cell tapered tubes using response surface methodology
( Shahid Rajaee Teacher Tarining University (SRTTU) , 2019 , Article)In this article, crashworthiness performance and crushing behavior of tapered structures with four internal reinforcing plates under axial and oblique dynamic loadings is investigated. These structures have a tapered form ... -
Prioritisation of lean construction barriers in Qatari context: A fuzzy AHP approach
( Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. , 2019 , Article)This study identifies, reviews and prioritises lean construction barriers in Qatari context. Lean has been widely adopted in manufacturing and service sectors, but its applications in construction sector are found in scarce. ... -
Simulation-Based Parametric Study for the Hybrid Superplastic Forming of AZ31
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Conference)As the lightest constructional metal on earth, magnesium alloys offer excellent potential for weight reduction in the transportation industry and it was observed that some magnesium alloys exhibit superior ductility and ... -
Synthesis, characterization and physicochemical studies of copolymers of aniline and 3-nitroaniline
( Springer Verlag , 2019 , Article)Polyaniline (PA), the versatile conducting polymer, owing to its tunable optoelectronic properties, facile preparation methodology and reversible redox behavior, has elicited much interest among current researchers, ... -
Structure and Rheological Properties of Bovine Aortic Heart Valve and Pericardium Tissue: Implications in Bioprosthetic and Tissue-Engineered Heart Valves
( Hindawi Limited , 2019 , Article)Heart valve (HV) diseases are among the leading causes of cardiac failure and deaths. Of the various HV diseases, damaged HV leaflets are among the primary culprits. In many cases, impaired HV restoration is not always ... -
CTGF Loaded Electrospun Dual Porous Core-Shell Membrane For Diabetic Wound Healing
( Dove Medical Press Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Purpose: Impairment of wound healing is a major issue in type-2 diabetes that often causes chronic infections, eventually leading to limb and/or organ amputation. Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) is a signaling ... -
Influence of tire blowout on the collision of a light pickup truck with a guardrail safety barrier
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2019 , Article)This main purpose of this work is to investigate, through a finite-element simulation, the effect of tire blowout on the collision of a light pickup truck with a guardrail, at a speed of 100 km/h. The finite-element model ... -
Enhanced angiogenesis with nitric oxide releasing chitosan-pva hydrogel for wound healing
( Society for Biomaterials , 2019 , Conference)Statement of Purpose: Nitric oxide (NO) released from endothelial cells endogenously promotes angiogenesis. The potential of using exogenous NO for enhancing faster healing of acute and chronic wounds have also been supported ... -
Disaster management in industrial areas: Perspectives, challenges and future research
( Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya , 2019 , Article)Purpose: In most countries, development, growth, and sustenance of industrial facilities are given utmost importance due to the influence in the socio-economic development of the country. Therefore, special economic zones, ... -
Interval estimation of quantiles and reliability in the two-parameter exponential distribution based on records
( Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2019 , Article)In the estimation, using confidence intervals, of quantiles and reliability of the two parameter exponential distribution based on record data, a pivot is defined and its exact cumulative distribution function and probability ... -
Reduced graphene oxide impregnated gelma hydrogel promotes angiogenic activity in chick embryo model
( Society for Biomaterials , 2019 , Conference)Statement of Purpose: Non-healing or slow healing of chronic wounds is among the serious complications of diabetes. Decrease in blood supply along with oxygen, nutrients and growth factors leads to reduced proliferation ... -
Design challenges of agricultural greenhouses in hot and arid environments - A review
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article Review)Protected Agriculture (PA) presents a sustainable solution for food production in hot and arid environments. Harsh climate and the water deficit are obstacles to all year round cultivation. The greenhouse design should ... -
Severity of corrosion under insulation (CUI) to structures and strategies to detect it
( De Gruyter , 2019 , Article Review)This review paper considers the research conducted in the past 30 years in the field of corrosion under insulation (CUI). CUI is a significant challenge in many industries for reasons of high cost and risk because it ... -
An Intelligent Hybrid Experimental-Based Deep Learning Algorithm for Tomato-Sorting Controllers
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Article)Conventionally, the methods used for the sorting of tomatoes are manual. These methods are costly, non-productive, and their reliability is uncertain. With advancing technology, deep-learning, and artificial intelligence ... -
A Framework of Information Security Integrated with Human Factors
( Springer Verlag , 2019 , Conference)Information systems support organizations to achieve strategic competitiveness over other organizations and assist senior management in the decision-making process. In addition, they help organizations in timely implementation ... -
Machine learning based photovoltaics (PV) power prediction using different environmental parameters of Qatar
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)Photovoltaics (PV) output power is highly sensitive to many environmental parameters and the power produced by the PV systems is significantly affected by the harsh environments. The annual PV power density of around 2000 ... -
Modelling trends in road crash frequency in Qatar State
( Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. , 2019 , Article)The data-based regression models are widely popular in modelling the relationship between the crash frequencies and contributing factors. However, one common problem usually associated with the classical regression models ... -
Effect of hexagonal on the in-plane crushing behaviour of plain weave composite hexagonal quadruple ring system
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2019 , Article)In this study, an experimental investigation into the crushing behaviour of one dimensional composite hexagonal cellular structure between two plates has been carried out. The materials have been used to accomplish the ...
