Applied Mechanics and Materials Vol. 679
Engineering and Technology Research
Selected peer reviewed papers related to Mechanic and Materials from the 4th International Malaysia-Ireland Joint
Symposium on Engineering, Science and Business (IMiEJS 2014), June 25-26, 2014, Penang, Malaysia
von
M.M.A.B. Abdullah
1. Auflage
Trans Tech Publications 2014
Verlag C.H. Beck im Internet:
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ISBN 978 3 03835 279 2
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Table of Contents
Preface and Technical Committee
Cross Section Optimization of Plane Truss among Different Spans
S. Abdulsalam Mustafa, M.Z.A. bin Mohd Zahid and M.H. bin Abu Hassan
The Role of Building Materials in Architectural Design
H.A. Yahya and M.H. Abdul Samad
Design, Simulation and Implementation of a 300W 24V Power Converters for Magnetic
Levitation Vertical Axis Wind Turbine System
M.Z. Aihsan, N.H. Baharudin, T.M.N.T. Mansur, R.B. Ali, L.S. Sing and N.A. Rahman
Fly Ash Based Lightweight Geopolymer Concrete Using Foaming Agent Technology
M.M. Al Bakri Abdullah, Z. Yahya, M.F. Mohd Tahir, K. Hussin, M. Binhussain and A.V. Sandu
Tribological Characteristics of Tetrahedral (ta-C) DLC Coating in the Presence of
Commercial Lubricating Oil
K.A.H. Al Mahmud, M.A. Kalam, M.F.M. Sabri, H.H. Masjuki and M.M. Rashed
Enhancement of Performance of Multi Diagonal Code OCDMA System Using OFDM
Technique
A.O. Aldhaibani, S.A. Aljunid, M.S. Anuar and A.R. Arief
CFD Study of Tidal Current Turbine Shroud for Initial Design Evaluation
A. Arshad, S. Anuar, A. Shukrie and R. Hussin
Replacement of Lead by Green Tungsten-Brass Composites as a Radiation Shielding
Material
A.B. Azeez, K.S. Mohammed, M.M. Al Bakri Abdullah, A.V. Sandu, A. Rahmat, K. Hussin and
L. Jamaludin
Chloroform Gas Sensor Based on Chitosan Biopolymer
D.S. Chandrasakaran, I. Nainggolan, N. Derman and T. Ikhsan
Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of Solvent Cast Blends of PLA/PCL
Y.Y. Chen, L.M. Geever, C.L. Higginbotham and D.M. Devine
Influence of Poly(Ethylene Oxide) on the Processability of Xanthan Gum via Hot Melt
Extrusion
C. Coffey, J.H. Yoon and L.M. Geever
Biological Evaluation and Characterisation of Novel Hydrogel Matrices as Scaffolds for
Bone Tissue Engineering
L. Grehan, J. Killion, S. Devery, C. Higginbotham and L. Geever
Effect of Isophthalic Acid-Maleic Anhydride (IAMA) as a Compatibilizer on Tensile
Properties and Swelling Behavior of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)/Natural Rubber
(NR)/Potash Feldspar Composites
S.H. Ho, A.G. Supri and P.L. Teh
Synthesis and Characterisation of Novel ι-Carrageenan Hydrogel Blends for Agricultural
Seed Coating Application
M. Hotta, J. Kennedy, C. Higginbotham and N. Morris
Melt Processed Polymer Blends for Potential Regenerative Medicine Applications
E. Kenny, D.M. Devine, C.L. Higginbotham and L.M. Geever
Simulation Model to Assess Electrical Power Generation from Tidal Basin in Coastal Area
of Malaysia
K.Y. Kor, S. Anuar, A. Shukrie, H. Ibrahim and M. Mahendran
Simulation Model to Assess Tidal Potential Energy in East Coast of Malaysia Using GIS
L.Y. Tan, S. Anuar, A. Shukrie, M. Firdaus Basrawi and M. Mahendran
Performance Comparison on 0.35 mm and 0.50 mm Thicknesses of Non-Oriented Steel
Sheets Using FEM
D. Maizana, Y. Yanawati and A. Nazifah
The Effect of Photoinitiator Concentration on the Physicochemical Properties of Hydrogel
Contact Lenses
D.M. McElroy, L.M. Geever, C.L. Higginbotham and S.M. Devery
Effect of Carbon Black Loading on Tensile Properties, Electrical Conductivity and Swelling
Behavior of Poly(vinyl) Chloride/Polyethylene Oxide Conductive Films
S.H. Mohd Din, A.G. Supri and J.A. Jalil
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Effect of Wood Fiber Treated with Salicylic Acid/Ethanol on Tensile Properties and
Thermal Stability of Recycled High Density Polyethylene/Wood Fiber Composites
M.P.M. Hanif, A.G. Supri and Z. Firuz
Chitosan Film Sensor (CFS) for Detecting Fertilizer Concentration of Grape Tree
R. Mustaffa, I. Nainggolan, I.N. Tulus, R.A. Khairel and N. Derman
Analysis of Ground Dolomite: Effect of Grinding Time on the Production of Submicron
Particles
N.A. Nik Nur Azza, H.L. Ong, H.J. Noorina, H.M. Akil and S.T. Sam
Tensile and Morphological Properties of Spear Grass (Imperata cylindrica) Filled Low
Density Polyethylene/ Thermoplastic Soya Spent Powder Blends
M.A. Nuradibah, S.T. Sam, N.Z. Noriman and H. Ismail
Effects of Filler Incorporation Routes on Mechanical Properties of Low Density
Polyethylene/Natural Rubber/Silica (LDPE/NR/Si) Composites
P.Y. Teoh, A.M. Erfeida, X.V. Cao and D.N. Uy Lan
Synthesis and Characterization of Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate Hydrogels for
Biomedical Application
M. Poplawska, I. Schimpf, D. Brady, C. Kealey, A. Mulvihill and C.L. Higginbotham
Modified Virtual Semi-Circle Approach for a Reactive Collision Avoidance of a Mobile
Robot in an Outdoor Environment
R.N. Farah, N. Irwan, R. Lailatul Zuraida, A. Shahirah and M.H. Omar
A Simulation Study of Wireless Network Performance
A.Z. Rozali, R. Stewart and S. Kennedy
Mechanical Properties, Swelling Behavior and Morphology Properties of Dynamic
Vulcanized Low Density Polyethylene/Natural Rubber/Water Hyacinth Fibers Composites
S.J. Tan and A.G. Supri
A Life-Based Classifier for Automatic Speech Recognition
R.T. Salaja, R. Flynn and M. Russell
Thermal Decomposition of Methane for Production of COx Free Hydrogen over NiSupported Y Zeolite Based Catalysts
M.N. Uddin, W.M.A. Wan Daud and H.F. Abbas
Comparative Studies of Vegetable Oils as Transformer Insulating Oil
A.H.Z. Aimi and N. Hussin
Effects of Recycled Silicone Catheter Filled Epoxidised Natural Rubber (ENR 50) on
Tensile Properties and Morphology
N.R. Munirah, N.Z. Noriman, S.T. Sam, C.M. Ruzaidi, M.F. Omar and M.Z. Salihin
Consideration of Obstacles Configuration in Designing Low Reynolds Number Micromixer
for Blood Microfluidic Application
M.H. Zulkarnain, A.A. Ma’ Radzi and M.M. Abdul Jamil
A Study on the Effect Slope Walking Has on Vertical Pedestrian Loading in Terms of
Footbridge Design
B. Mullarney and P. Archbold
The Effect of Three Different Types of Rice Husk Ash as Ad Mixture for Ordinary Portland
Cement
K. Sinulingga, H. Agusnar, Z. Mohd Amin and B. Wirjosentono
Study on the Application of Fit-Viability Framework for Renewable Energy Technology
Evaluation
A. Arshad, H. Ibrahim, S. Anuar and A. Shukrie
Comparison Induced Voltage between 0.35 mm and 0.50 mm Thicknesses 3% SiFe (NG)
with Different Frequency
D. Maizana, Y. Yanawati and A. Nazifah
Effect of Different Type of Rotor Bars on Performance Using FEM
D. Maizana, Y. Yanawati and A. Nazifah
Differentiation of Harmonic Current Effect at T-Joint and Corner Joint on Three Phase
100kVA Transformer Losses
D. Maizana, E.Z. Bt Ismail and N. Hussin
Harmonic Current Effect on Three Phase 100kVA Transformer Losses under Static Load
and Dynamic Load
D. Maizana, E.Z. Bt Ismail and N. Hussin
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Engineering and Technology Research
Tensile Properties and Morphology of Recycled Latex Glove Filled Epoxidized Natural
Rubber (ENR50) Compounds
A.A. Afiratul, N.Z. Noriman, C.M. Ruzaidi, S.T. Sam, M.F. Omar and S.M. Hazwan
Current Research in Biodegradable Plastics
N.A. Faris, N.Z. Noriman, S.T. Sam, C.M. Ruzaidi, M.F. Omar and A.W.M. Kahar
Effects of Different Particle Sizes and its Blend Ratios of Recycled Latex Glove Filled
Natural Rubber Compound: Cure Characteristics and Swelling Test
S.M. Hazwan, N.Z. Noriman, S.T. Sam, C.M. Ruzaidi, M.F. Omar and M.Z. Salihin
The Effects of TOR as a Compatibilizer on Tensile and Morphological Properties of Styrene
Butadiene Rubber/Recycled Chloroprene Rubber (SBR/CRr) Blends
A.A. Azrem, N.Z. Noriman, S.T. Sam, C.M. Ruzaidi, M.F. Omar and H. Rosniza
The Effect of Citric Acid on the Mechanical Properties of Thermoplastic Tapioca
Starch/High Density Polyethylene/Natural Rubber Blends
A.W.M. Kahar, H. Ismail, N.Z. Noriman, H. Kamarudin and A.M. Mustafa Al Bakri
The Effect of Recycled Nitrile Glove Filled Epoxidised Natural Rubber 50 on Cure
Characteristics and Swelling Properties
Z. Norhafizah, N.Z. Noriman, A.M. Mustafa Al Bakri, M.H. Fatin, J.N.M. Ridhwan and L.
Hakim
The Effect of Trans-Polyoctylene Rubber (TOR) as Compatibilizer on Recycled Nitrile
Glove (NBRr) Filled Natural Rubber Compound: Tensile Test and Morphology Studies
M.H. Fatin, N.Z. Noriman, S.T. Sam, M.Z. Salihin, Z. Norhafizah and N.Z. Nik Yahya
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