J. Paulo Davim

Engineered cementitious composites (ECC) is a new type of fiber-reinforced bendable cementitious composite that is used in various civil engineering applications instead of...

As the world grapples with the transition to sustainable energy sources, the demand for materials with high-performance electrodes, electrolytes, and catalysts has become...

Polymer composite materials are of prime importance and play a vital role in numerous applications. 3D printed polymer composites have been adopted by the aerospace, medical, and...

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device applications are common in many areas. Micromirror arrays are used as video projectors; microsensors find their application for...

Scaffold bone replacements are a safe and effective way to cure bone abnormalities, and porous scaffolds can be manufactured using additive manufacturing technology. When...

In the present state of manufacturing industries, industrial and commercial components have been prepared for low energy consumption and high performance. Recent and emerging...

Nanoparticles, which are particles with dimensions on the nanoscale, have a wide range of applications across many different fields. Nanoparticles are used in many fields, such...

In the automotive industry, the need to reduce vehicle weight has given rise to extensive research efforts to develop aluminum and magnesium alloys for structural car body parts....

After the recent launch of home-based personal 3D printers as well as government funding and company investments in advancing manufacturing initiatives, additive manufacturing...

In todays' competitive environments, only the most creative and innovative organizations are able to survive. These dynamic organizations continuously establish and develop...

Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) process is a widely used machining process in several fabrication, construction and repair work applications. Considering Pulse-On Time...

In organizations today, knowledge on how to manage in a green environment is of a particular emphasis and is an important discussion topic amongst academics, researchers, and...

Engineering pedagogy is closely linked to both the technical and the pedagogical sciences. Over the years, engineering pedagogy has shifted from practical education to teaching...

Green manufacturing has developed into an essential aspect of contemporary manufacturing practices, calling for environmentally friendly and sustainable techniques. Implementing...

Continuous improvements in machining practices have created opportunities for businesses to develop more streamlined processes. This not only leads to higher success in...

In an increasingly complex, competitive, and global world, organizations require highly skilled professionals who have the capacity to proactively answer challenges. Thus...

There have been umpteen research reports on the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) strategies for modelling various machining processes. One of the well-known AI strategies is...

Biomechanical engineering is involved with creating and producing a variety of products in everyday use, from environmentally safe plastics to various foods, fabrics, and...

This chapter presents an effective approach to assess the abrasive water jet machining of lanthanum phosphate reinforced with yttrium composite. A novel composite is prepared...

In this technology-driven era, conventional manufacturing is increasingly at risk of reaching its limit, and a more design-driven manufacturing process, additive manufacturing...

The evolution of soft computing applications has offered a multitude of methodologies and techniques that are useful in facilitating new ways to address practical and real...

The success of any product sold to consumers is based, largely, on the longevity of the product. This concept can be extended by various methods of improvement including...

The design and study of materials is a pivotal component to new discoveries in the various fields of science and technology. By better understanding the components and structures...

While many advances have been made in understanding the complexity of manufacturing and production engineering, the social and organizational context remains problematic due to...

The usage of composite material has been increasing day by day over the years due to the excellent properties being offered by them such as lower volume-to-weight ratio, improved...

Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) process is a widely used machining process in several fabrication, construction and repair work applications. Considering Pulse-On Time...

The application of mathematical concepts has proven to be beneficial within a number of different industries. In particular, these concepts have created significant developments...

In the era of mass manufacturing, Material removal rate and Surface Roughness are of primary concern even in manufacturing using contemporary CNC machines. In this work, L27...

Machining of hard metals and alloys using Conventional machining involves increased demand of time, energy and cost. It causes tool wear resulting in loss of quality of the...

The development of new and superior materials is beneficial within industrial settings, as well as a topic of academic interest. By using computational modeling techniques, the...

The chapter primarily deals with brief description of different methods of materials modeling which utilizes the scientific theories in different length scales. It also gives an...

Composites based on natural fibre reinforcement have generated wide research and engineering interest in the last few decades due to their small density, high specific strength...

As nanoscale research continues to advance, scientists and engineers are developing new applications for many different disciplines, including environmental remediation and...

Thermal spraying is a dynamic process and a rapidly changing field which is used in a variety of industries to solve a number of challenging problems including performance...

An understanding of friction and wear behavior of materials is crucial in order to improve their performance and durability. New research is providing the opportunity to solve...

The International Journal of Applied Management Sciences and Engineering (IJAMSE) is a refereed, multidisciplinary journal that publishes high-quality articles on management...

The International Journal of Materials Forming and Machining Processes (IJMFMP) is a refereed journal that publishes high quality articles with an emphasis on research and...

With its aid in the creation of smartphones, cars, medical imaging devices, and manufacturing tools, the mechatronics engineering field is in high demand. Mechatronics aims to...

Wood material has acquired great importance due to its short supply and increasing environmental awareness amongst users and manufacturers. However, its use as an engineering...

Surface engineering includes many facets of materials science that help regulate the function, quality, and safety of products such as automotive, textile, and electronic...

The burgeoning field of nanotechnology has led to many recent technological innovations and discoveries. Understanding the impact of these technologies on business, science, and...

Chemically deposited nickel coatings possess superior tribological properties such as high hardness, good wear, and corrosion resistance. The quest for improved tribological...

The International Journal of Surface Engineering and Interdisciplinary Materials Science (IJSEIMS) is a refereed, interdisciplinary journal that publishes high quality articles...

Engineering and design are often a necessary steps for an industry to become effective. Industry modeling can help to bridge the communication gap among engineers and system...

While technologies continue to advance in different directions, there still holds a constant evolution of interdisciplinary development. Robotics and mechatronics is a successful...

As manufacturing technology and its applications become more complex and beyond the scope of conventional approaches, there has been considerable interest in developing...

The tungsten-copper electrodes are used in the manufacture of die steel and tungsten carbide workpieces due to high thermal and electrical conductivity of copper, spark erosion...

Glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) composite materials are continuously displacing the traditional engineering materials and are finding increased applications in many fields...

The International Journal of Manufacturing, Materials, and Mechanical Engineering (IJMMME) is a refereed, interdisciplinary journal that publishes high quality articles with...

The cross disciplinary approach of chemical and materials engineering is rapidly growing as it applies to the study of educational, scientific and industrial research activities...