Mechanical & Industrial Engineering: Recent submissions
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The use of fiber reinforced polymeric composites in pipelines: A review
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)In operation, pipelines are increasingly used worldwide to meet higher transportation demands for strategic fluids while optimizing costs. Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite is used in many pipeline industries of ... -
Wave propagation in double helical rods
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)The propagation of waves in helical rods has been studied extensively. However, studying the wave propagation in double helical rods have received less attention although this can be useful in multiple fields of science ... -
Modal analysis of spur gears for varied teeth root cracks characteristics: finite element analysis (FEA) simulations
( Extrica , 2022 , Conference)Gear failure is considered the main alarming and undesirable event in gearboxes. Usually, cracks happen by fatigue caused due to cyclic loading. Fatigue stress is focused on the teeth root because of the small tooth fillet ... -
Experimental investigation of the crashworthiness performance of fiber and fiber steel-reinforced composites tubes
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Crashworthiness plays a key role in energy absorption and hence in vehicle accidents. The energy absorption capacity of laminated composite materials is heavily investigated in the industry due to their low cost, corrosion ... -
Thermal Structural Optimization of IC Engine Piston
( International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research , 2021 , Article)The primary purpose of this work is to investigate the effect of the piston crown and piston boss thicknesses on the stresses generated on the piston. A 150-cc piston, made from A4032 Aluminum, of type “Bajaj,” was considered ... -
Using one dimensional convolutional neural networks for classifying the vibration of process pipework
( AIP Publishing , 2023 , Conference)Pipework in process facilities such as oil and gas or petrochemical plants is subjected to various dynamic excitations. Such excitations may include flow-induced forces due to turbulence or due to change in flow momentum ... -
An assessment of Qatari school students' perspective towards using sustainable modes of transport to school
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Being a car dependent country traditionally, private cars are widely used for various trip purposes in State of Qatar including school trips. This paper assesses the factors affecting sustainable mode choices, walking or ... -
Key Success Factors and Their Impact on the Performance of Construction Projects: Case in Qatar
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The success of a construction project depends on different factors, the knowledge of the project managers, and the type of project being developed. In this paper, based on a review of the literature, 23 factors are identified ... -
AI and IoT-based concrete column base cover localization and degradation detection algorithm using deep learning techniques
( Ain Shams University , 2023 , Article)Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are currently replacing the traditional methods of handling buildings, infrastructure, and facilities design, control, and maintenance due to their ... -
Investigating the characteristics of a magnetorheological fluid damper through CFD modeling
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2021 , Article)Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis is conducted on mono-tube vehicle MRF damper investigated experimentally in a previous study. In this study, the fluid of the type MRF-132DG was inserted inside a damper of a car ... -
Using image processing techniques in computational mechanics
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The implementation methods of finite element analysis (FEA) have remained essentially unchanged since the inception of FEA in the 1960s. Alterations of any of the input or design parameters to the FEA model can potentially ... -
Hybrid fuzzy sliding mode for stick-slip suppression in drill string systems
( Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers , 2022 , Article)Stick-slip vibration is one of the main factors that contribute greatly to reducing the service life of drill string equipment and decreasing the efficiency of the overall drilling system. Thus, it would be very desirable ... -
Enhancing the damping effect of MRF damper using an external magnetic excitation system
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2023 , Article)The magnetic field generated by the damper’s magnetic circuit governs the yield stress value of the Magnetroholgical Fluid (MRF) damper and hence its damping effect. This paper contributes to the literature on the development ... -
Experimental and numerical investigation of damping in a hybrid automotive damper combining viscous and multiple-impact mechanisms
( SAGE , 2022 , Article)One of the least investigated approaches in passive vibration control is the possibility of combining different types of dampers that use different damping principles. Such a combination process, if wisely designed and ... -
Calculating the response of waveguides to base excitation using the wave and finite element method
( SAGE , 2021 , Article)The prediction of the response of waveguides to time-harmonic base excitations has many applications in mechanical, aerospace and civil engineering. The response to base excitations can be obtained analytically for simple ... -
Design and efficiency evaluation of a new wearable device for multi-degree suppression of hand pathological tremor
( SAGE , 2023 , Article)Sufferers of onset upper limb tremors find difficulty performing daily tasks due to rapid involuntary movements. Traditional treatments being offered help alleviate symptoms but are costly and can be invasive. Wearable ... -
Fractional-order controllers for stick-slip vibration mitigation in oil well drill-strings
( SAGE , 2021 , Article)Drillstring–borehole interaction can produce severely damaging vibrations. An example is stick–slip vibration, which negatively affects drilling performance, tool integrity and completion time, and costs. Attempts to ... -
Towards a simplified technique for crack recognition in gearing systems
( Academie des sciences , 2022 , Article)This paper presents a simple and effective method to identify and quantify the existence of cracks in the teeth roots of spur gears. The problem was numerically analyzed through finite element-based simulation with SolidWorks ... -
Vibration of Periodic Drill-Strings with Local Sources of Resonance
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)A new class of drill-strings is proposed for attenuating undesirable vibrations to ensure effective operation. The drill-string is provided with passive periodic inserts, which are integrated with sources of local resonance ... -
Experimental Investigation of the Vibration Control of Nonrotating Periodic Drill Strings
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers , 2021 , Article)During the drilling process in oil and gas fields, slender drill strings often experience a multitude of complex and simultaneous vibrational phenomena. Drill string vibrations hinder the drilling process and can cause ...
