Archive:: International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Applications:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 11, Issue 4, August 2023

The Effect of Bumper Dimensions and Car Speed on Neck and Lower Back Forces

Mithat Yanikoren, Muhammet Murat Hocaoglu, Bilal Usanmaz, Omer Gundogdu

Issue: Volume 11, Issue 4, August 2023

Pages: 74-80

Received: 10 July 2023

Accepted: 3 August 2023

Published: 15 August 2023

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmea.20231104.11

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Abstract: Vehicle vibrations significantly affect the health and comfort of the driver and passengers. The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of vertical vehicle vibrations caused by speed bumpers on the driver's lower back and neck in terms of forces. To achieve this goal, a human biodynamic model with 11 degrees of freedom was included in a half v... Show More

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Processing and Characterization of Maraging Steel Using LPBF Additive Manufacturing Technology

Ramesh Kumar Saride, Srinivas Vajjala, Aman Kumar, Rajesh Kumar, Laxminarayana Pappula, Jagan Reddy Ginuga

Issue: Volume 11, Issue 4, August 2023

Pages: 81-93

Received: 22 July 2023

Accepted: 8 August 2023

Published: 22 August 2023

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmea.20231104.12

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Abstract: Manufacturing processes saw significant change with the advent of Additive manufacturing (AM), which enables manufacture of complex shaped components, light-weight designs with reduced manufacturing lead times. Production of components in Maraging steel using Laser Powder Bed fusion Technology (LPBF) AM technique has gained importance in recent tim... Show More

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Techno-Economic Analysis of the Usage of Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) System Compared to Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) for Power Generation in Nigeria

Diwa James Enyia, Paul Chibundu Uzomah

Issue: Volume 11, Issue 4, August 2023

Pages: 94-99

Received: 26 July 2023

Accepted: 3 August 2023

Published: 22 August 2023

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmea.20231104.13

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Abstract: Issues concerning increasing population on the global scale have greatly increased the overall demand of energy in different forms but mainly as electrical power for industrial and domestic needs. With a population of over 231,400,000 people as stated by World Bank, between (60-70)% of this population have little or no access to electricity. As a r... Show More

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