American Journal of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2025

  • Research Article

    Comparison of Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) in Optimisation of the Thermal Diffusivity of Mild Steel TIG Welding

    Augustine Oghenekevwe Igbinake*

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2025
    Pages: 43-49
    Received: 17 February 2025
    Accepted: 3 March 2025
    Published: 28 March 2025
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    Abstract: This study compares the effectiveness of Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) in optimizing the thermal diffusivity of mild steel Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welds. The analysis evaluates the predictive accuracy and optimization efficiency of both techniques, providing insights into their suitability for modeling the... Show More
  • Research Article

    Vibration Testing of 3D-Printed Turbine Blades: Precautions and the Application of Scale Factors in Design

    Buschaiah Karolla, Mudda Nirish*, Rega Rajendra

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2025
    Pages: 50-56
    Received: 28 February 2025
    Accepted: 12 March 2025
    Published: 31 March 2025
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    Abstract: Testing of components and systems is a specialized discipline that often involves complex instrumentation schemes, dedicated test rigs, and meticulous interpretation of results after assessing measurement accuracies. Turbine blades, especially those made of super alloys like Nimonic, have been subjected to vibration testing for over seven decades f... Show More
  • Research Article

    Estimation of Solidus and Liquidus Temperature of TIG Mild Steel (S275) Using Response Surface Methodology

    Augustine Oghenekevwe Igbinake*

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2025
    Pages: 57-63
    Received: 11 April 2025
    Accepted: 22 April 2025
    Published: 26 May 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajmme.20250902.13
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    Abstract: The solidus and liquidus temperatures are critical parameters in materials science, particularly for alloys, defining the boundaries between solid and liquid phases during melting and solidification. The solidus is the highest temperature at which an alloy is excellent, and the liquidus is the lowest temperature at which an alloy is completely liqu... Show More
  • Review Article

    Towards a Circular Economy: A Comprehensive Review on the Reuse of Steel Bridge Members with Fatigue Damage in Structural Applications

    Girmay Mengesha Azanaw*

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2025
    Pages: 64-75
    Received: 25 March 2025
    Accepted: 30 April 2025
    Published: 29 May 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajmme.20250902.14
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    Abstract: This comprehensive review explores the potential for reusing steel bridge members with fatigue damage in new structural applications, emphasizing the transition towards a circular economy in the construction industry. Steel bridges, known for their durability, often face fatigue-related degradation due to cyclic loading, leading to their decommissi... Show More