Volume 20, Issue 54, 2023 (In Progress)

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This work studied the effect of melt flow index value as a function of the efficiency of a 6^ft blow molding machine to be able to accelerate the production of plastic products from different polymeric materials. Virgin polymeric materials (nylon, polycarbonate, cellulose series, acrylic butadiene styrene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene) with strong bonding make-up, had MFI values ranging from 3875.84-3805.71 g/3min at full blown plastic product. Other virgin polymeric materials (high density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, polyethylene, linear low-density polyethylene, linear low-density polyethylene) with lower bonding make-up, had MFI values ranging from 3506.49-3412.98 g/min at full blown product. The MFI of the pure virgin at full polymeric product ranged from 3875.84-3412.98g/3min while the MFI values of the virgin mixed with crushed materials ranged from 3917.92-3483.12g/3min.

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Melt Flow Index (MFI) as a critical parameter in determining the efficiency of the 6^ft blow machine using different polymeric materials

Imoh UR, Okeke OR, Onu CE, Nwangbo TN, Onwe CU, Okereke EE

This work studied the effect of melt flow index value as a function of the efficiency of a 6^ft blow molding machine to be able to accelerate the production of plastic products from different polymeric materials.

Indian Journal of Engineering, 2023, 20(54), e27ije1658

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Geotechnical properties of foundation sub-soils in part of Niger delta, Yenagoa of Bayelsa State

Udom GJ, John PN

The study was carried out with the aims of determining the stratification and geotechnical characteristics of foundation sub-soils underlying in six parts in Yenagoa local Government Area, Bayelsa state.

Indian Journal of Engineering, 2023, 20(54), e28ije1661

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Geotechnical properties of foundation sub-soils in part of Port Harcourt city and Obio/Akpor, Rivers State, Nigeria

Udom GJ, John PN

The study was carried out with the objectives of determining the stratification, geotechnical index properties of the soils in part of Port Harcourt city and Obio/Akpor local Government Area, Rivers state.

Indian Journal of Engineering, 2023, 20(54), e29ije1662

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Decoding destiny: Harnessing machine learning for breast cancer survival prediction

Aditya Sai Srinivas T, Thippanna G, David Donald A

Breast cancer is a prevalent form of cancer that primarily affects women, although men can also be diagnosed with this disease. It ranks as the second leading cause of mortality among women worldwide.

Indian Journal of Engineering, 2023, 20(54), e30ije1663

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Influence of constant strain levels on the viscoelastic properties of asphalt concrete

Saad Issa Sarsam

The flexural stresses applied by vehicular movement exhibit a great influence on the viscoelastic properties of asphalt concrete pavement. However, the fatigue life of the flexible pavement is related to the ability of the pavement.

Indian Journal of Engineering, 2023, 20(54), e31ije1666

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Development of a maize shelling machine using Hem-Fir wood

Adedipe JO, Raji AA

This report presents the development of a maize shelling machine using Hem-Fir wood as the primary material. Maize shelling is a labor-intensive and challenging task, particularly in Nigeria, where it is a crucial cereal crop.

Indian Journal of Engineering, 2023, 20(54), e32ije1667

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Development of a rice grinding machine using Hem-Fir wood material

Adedipe JO, Odetoyinbo AP

This study presents the development of a rice grinding machine using Hem-Fir wood material. The motivation behind this project was the health risks associated with the use of metal grinding machines.

Indian Journal of Engineering, 2023, 20(54), e33ije1668

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Carbon footprint analysis in a green building

Lalitha Sree S, Soundhirarajan K, Harsha Vardhana Balaji M, Arunachalam S

Construction industry is one of the major sectors causing environmental impacts and consequently impacts on the climate. More than one third of global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO₂) is emitted.

Indian Journal of Engineering, 2023, 20(54), e34ije1665

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Refractory properties of snail shell particulate modified termite clay

Davies Oladayo Folorunso, Isiaka Oluwole Oladele, Samuel Olumide Falana, Gabriel Omotuyi Mogbojuri, Linus Nnabuike Onuh

This research studied the possibility of enhancing the refractory properties of termite-based clay with the addition of particulate snail shells. The clay was sourced from Federal University of Technology.

Indian Journal of Engineering, 2023, 20(54), e35ije1670

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