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Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Views: 1,051 Downloads: 792 Vol. 15, No. 58 (2021) September 25, 2021 pp. 166-178

Study on Micro - Nano Sized Al2O3 Particles on Mechanical, Wear and Fracture Behavior of Al7075 Metal Matrix Composites

M. Ravikumar, H. N. Reddappa, R. Suresh, E. R. Babu, C. R. Nagaraja

Having Low density and being Light weight with better mechanical properties, aluminum is the most significant material and is universally used in highly critical applications like navy, aerospace and particularly automotive activities.…

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Miscellanea Views: 1,508 Downloads: 972 Vol. 10, No. 36 (2016) March 22, 2016 pp. Pages 130-138

Improvement of performance of ultra-high performance concrete based composite material added with nano materials

Pang Jinchang, Liu Ronggui

Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), a kind of composite material characterized by ultra high strength, high toughness and high durability. It has a wide application prospect in engineering practice. But there are some defects in…

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Fatigue and Fracture of metallic alloys Views: 489 Downloads: 307 Vol. 19, No. 74 (2025) August 10, 2025 pp. 73-88

Study on B4C Particulates Size on Mechanical Behavior, Fractured Surface and Optimization of the Wear Parameters of the Al7075 Composites by Statistical Approach

M. Ravikumar

Aluminum composites with varied weight percentages of 0-2.5 B₄C particles and micro- and nanoparticle sizes were fabricated by stir-casting. The material's mechanical and wear characteristics were evaluated. We used dry pin-on-disc wear…

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 531 Downloads: 453 Vol. 19, No. 74 (2025) September 21, 2025 pp. 421-437

Assessment of mechanical, fracture and thermal properties of epoxy nanocomposites reinforced with low-concentration nano Boron Carbide (B4C)

Akshata Ganji, Mantesh Choukimath, N.R. Banapurmath, M.A. Umarfarooq, Adavayya Chikkamath, Ashok M. Sajjan, K. Rajesh, Ramesh M. Kenchappanavar, Kartheek Ravulapati

This study investigates the effects of low concentration (0.1-0.4 wt.%) nano-boron carbide (B4C) reinforcement on the mechanical, thermal and fracture properties of epoxy nanocomposites. The nanocomposites were prepared via solution…

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Fatigue and Fracture of non metallic materials Views: 642 Downloads: 528 Vol. 18, No. 70 (2024) August 12, 2024 pp. 91-104

Impact of hybrid nanoparticle reinforcements on Mechanical properties of Epoxy-Polylactic Acid (PLA) Composites: Impact of hybrid nanoparticle reinforcements on Mechanical properties of Epoxy-Polylactic Acid (PLA) Composites

M. A. Umarfarooq, K. Dileep, A. Srinath, N.R. Banapurmath, Ashok M. Sajjan

This study examines the influence of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the mechanical properties of SiO₂-loaded epoxy-polylactic acid (PLA) composites. Epoxy and PLA were mixed to form the matrix…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.70.05Copy the DOI link

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 409 Downloads: 262 Vol. 20, No. 75 (2026) November 6, 2025 pp. 281-296

Effect of pearlite nanoclay reinforcements on the mechanical and tribological behaviour of AA7076 metal nanocomposites

G. U. Raju, Vinod Kumar V. Meti, Amitkumar R. Nadugeri, I.G. Siddhalingeshwar, M. A. Umarfarooq, N.R. Banapurmath, Ashok M. Sajjan, B. H. Maruthi Prashanth

Aluminium alloy composites are extensively utilised in the aerospace, automobile, and marine industries due to their lightweight structure and high strength-to-density ratio. However, there remains significant potential to further improve…

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Fractography and Advanced metallography Views: 1,203 Downloads: 668 Vol. 16, No. 62 (2022) September 22, 2022 pp. 439-447

Impact of nano sized SiC and Gr on mechanical properties of aerospace grade Al7075 composites

M. Ravikumar, Rudra Nail

Aluminum composites exhibit high resistance to wear and corrosion, possess high strength, offer durability and more such properties. In this study, Al7075, reinforced with nano size SiC - Gr was produced by a stir casting technique and its…

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Fracture Views: 825 Downloads: 737 Vol. 17, No. 65 (2023) June 22, 2023 pp. 59-73

Matrix Hybridization Effects on Interlaminar Fracture Toughness of Glass Epoxy Laminates using Nano and Micro fillers

Anant Joshi, Shivakumar Gouda, I. Sridhar, M. A. Umar Farooq, Vinayak Uppin, B. H. Maruthi Prashanth

The composite materials are normally made of reinforcements and resins. High-performance composites are generally termed hybrid composite materials. Generally, fiber-reinforced composite laminates are very weak in their out-of-plane…

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Fatigue and Fracture of non metallic materials Views: 793 Downloads: 421 Vol. 19, No. 71 (2025) October 8, 2024 pp. 22-36

Mechanical, Fracture, and Thermal Characterization of Post-Cured Hybrid Epoxy Nanocomposites Reinforced with Graphene Nanoplatelets and h-Boron Nitride

M.A. Umarfarooq, Mantesh Choukimath, N. R. Banapurmath

The post-curing process of cured composites is essential in enhancing the strength, stiffness, elevating the glass transition temperature, and reducing residual stress in polymer thermoset composites. The curing temperature and time are…

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Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Views: 800 Downloads: 586 Vol. 17, No. 66 (2023) September 27, 2023 pp. 220-232

Fractography and Tensile studies on the effect of different carbon fillers reinforced hybrid nanocomposites

Balachandra P. Shetty, G. J. Naveen

The use of elastomers has become increasingly important in a variety of industries, including automotive, medical, and food packaging. The adaptability of elastomers to different mechanical stresses has made them a popular choice for these…

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Miscellanea Views: 1,261 Downloads: 818 Vol. 6, No. 22 (2012) September 30, 2012 pp. pages 26-30

Natural minerals mixture for enhancing concrete compressive strength

Abdoullah Namdar

The construction material quality is required to be improved in order to enhancing structure stability, optimizing construction cost and quality. The kaolin and bentonite have been mixed in equal quantity and treated by heat for 1 hour…

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