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Machining performance of reinforced alumina insert in end milling of AISI 1018 steel
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013-09)The main goal of this work is to investigate the performance of zirconia toughened alumina (ZTA) and ZTA reinforced with magnesium oxide (MgO) used as cutting insert in end milling of AISI 1018 steel with hardness of 27 ... -
The magnetic and oxidation behavior of bare and silica-coated iron oxide nanoparticles synthesized by reverse co-precipitation of ferrous ion (Fe²⁺) in ambient atmosphere
(Elsevier/NORTH-HOLLAND, 2014-03)The synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles, i.e., magnetite was attempted by using only ferrous ion (Fe²⁺) as a magnetite precursor, under an ambient atmosphere. The room temperature reverse co-precipitation method was used, ... -
Malaysian Foxtail grass - A potential source of natural/agro fibre for polymer composite panel
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)Foxtail grass, also known as 'rumput bulu' by the local people, is one of the fast growing grasses abundantly available all over Malaysia. A full grown Foxtail grass attains a height of about 0.5 - 1.5 meters. The fibres ... -
Manufacturing process in the year 2000 a.d. - a scientist's view
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Measurement and prediction of compressive properties of polymers at high strain rate loading
(Elsevier Ltd., 2011-09)Strain-rate effect is widely recognized as a crucial factor that influences the mechanical properties of material. Despite the acknowledge importance, the understanding of how such factor interact with the sensitivity of ... -
Measurement on strain rate sensitivity and dynamic mechanical properties of various polymeric materials
(Trans Tech Publications, 2011)Strain rate sensitivity and dynamic mechanical properties of polymeric materials are affected to a certain extent especially by the rate of loading. However, there is limited number of works reported on that particular ... -
Mechanical and microstructural evaluations of lightweight aggregate geopolymer concrete before and after exposed to elevated temperatures
(MDPI, Basel, Switzerland, 2013)This paper presents the mechanical and microstructural characteristics of a lightweight aggregate geopolymer concrete (LWAGC) synthesized by the alkali-activation of a fly ash source (FA) before and after being exposed to ... -
Mechanical and thermal properties of chitosan-filled polypropylene composites: The effect of acrylic acid
(Society of Plastics Engineers, 2011-06)The mechanical properties, morphology, and thermal properties of chitosan-filled polypropylene (PP) composites have been studied. The effect of the chemical modification of chitosan by acrylic acid treatment was also ... -
Mechanical and thermal properties of compatibilized waste office white paper-filled low-density polyethylene composites
(SAGE Publications, 2012-03)The effect of maleic anhydride-g-polyethylene compatibilizing agent on mechanical and thermal properties of waste office white paper (WOWP)-filled low-density polyethylene (LDPE) composites was investigated. Results showed ... -
Mechanical performances of fly ash geopolymer bricks
(American Scientific Publishers, 2013-01)Geopolymer is a new class of three-dimensionally networked amorphous to semi-crystalline alumino-silicate materials, and first developed by Professor Davidovits in 1978. Geopolymers can be synthesized by mixing alumino-silicate ... -
Mechanical properties and fracture behaviour of coconut fibre-based green composites
(Foundation for Materials Science and Engineering “Serban Solacolu”, 2012)This paper presents the influence of natural fibre content on the mechanical properties of coconut fibre based-green composites. The mixture ratio of cement:sand by weight was fixed at 1:1. Coconut fibre was used as ... -
Mechanical properties and wear behavior of brake pads produced from palm slag
(Trans Tech Publications, 2012)Brake pads are important safety devices in vehicles. An effort to avoid the use of asbestos in brake pads has led to the development of asbestos-free brake pads that incorporate various organic and inorganic fillers. Palm ... -
Mechanical properties of bagasse fiber filled polypropylene composites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 2008)The bagasse is a sugarcane waste generated in high proportions in the agroindustry. In this study, bagasse fiber has been used as filler in polypropylene (PP) matrix to develop the composite from polymer and natural ... -
Mechanical properties of dissimilar welds between stainless steel and mild steel
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)Joining of stainless steel type 304 to mild steel was carried out using a gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Samples were welded using stainless steel welding electrode: (AWS: E308l-16) and mild steel welding electrode: (AWS: ... -
Mechanical properties of nanosilica/polypropylene composites under dynamic compression loading
(Society of Plastics Engineers, 2011-04)This article presents results on the dynamic mechanical properties of PP-SiO2 nanocomposites, with nanosilica contents of 1, 3, and 5% by weight, at various strain rates using a Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB) apparatus. ... -
Mechanical properties of paper from oil palm pulp treated with chitosan from horseshoe crab
(AENSI Publisher All rights reserved, 2013-10)The application of chitosan as an additive in papermaking to improve the strength and water resistant properties is described. Unbleached sulphate pulp from oil palm stem was treated with chitosan. The chitosan was prepared ... -
Mechanical properties of polymer composites with sugarcane bagasse filler
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)Natural fibers reinforced polymer composites have gained more interest because of their biodegradable, light weight, less expensive sources, easy processing, high specific modulus and also environmentally friendly appeal. ... -
Mechanical properties of Sn-0.7Cu/Si 3N 4 lead-free composite solder
(Elsevier B.V., 2012-10)The use of reinforcing high performance ceramic particulates in monolithic lead-free solder is one way to improve the service temperature and mechanical behavior of a solder joint. In this study, various compositions of ... -
Mechanical properties of ZTA composite using cold isostatic pressing and uniaxial pressing
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)Alumina-zirconia composite is an engineering material with a great potential to be develop for application as high temperature resistance structural material. In this research, zirconia toughness alumina (ZTA) was produced ... -
Mechanical, morphological and thermal properties of chitosan filled polypropylene composites: The effect of binary modifying agents
(Elsevier B.V., 2013)This work investigates the effects of the binary modifying agents-organosolv lignin and acrylic acid, on the mechanical and thermal properties of chitosan-filled polypropylene (PP) composites. We analyse the mechanical and ...