After development of world-first marine bio-composite from 100% waste materials, the necessity of obtaining a simulation tool to predict the performance of this novel material under different conditions has arisen. This study examines the combination of empirical optimization and finite element simulation method as an economic and time-effective tool to predict the mechanical performance of novel complex bio-composite mixtures at the design phase. Bio-composite panels were manufactured introducing marine bio-fillers as secondary reinforcements in a wood–polypropylene particulate blend, from 100% waste resources. The particulate panels were subject to tensile test for mechanical characterization. Based on these results, some of the necessary parameters for finite element simulation has defined empirically and a finite element model was developed utilizing ANSYS software, performing a simulation series. Post-processing of the simulation results was carried out to predict the deformation behavior of the material during the three-point bending test. To validate this technique of material definition, the simulated static bending test results were verified with factual physical tests, and both techniques were well in accordance with each other. This simulation method demonstrated reliable feedback on the behavior of materials for the development of innovative complex materials. Therefore, the time invested, materials used and experimental procedures can be significantly reduced, having significant economic benefits for research and industrial projects.

attempted to liberate Goa. In the succeeding essay the author establishes a link where he reconstructs the commercial activities of Rogerio de Faria in China. The penultimate essay presents the role of Rane in Goa's freedom struggle. Here the author expresses his annoyance as this essay was not included earlier in a publication of the Goa University and unceremoniously rejected; however, he later managed to get it published in Goa Today (in March 1987). The final essay deals with the attitude of the church and Goan liberation and is linked to the previous one to a certain extent.

A generalized time fractional thermoelastic study under one relaxation time consideration is presented here for the two dimensional model having infinite half space. To analyze the thermal response of the problem, the infinite space is subjected to periodical varying heat source with respect to time. Futher, time derivative involved in heat transfer equation is of Caputo type having order  . Certains thermomechanical boundaries are applied at lower surface. Here the solution is obtained directly by employing Laplace and Hankel transformation but inversion for Laplace is evaluated by numerical method as given by Gaver-Stehfast algorithm. Properties of Copper metal is selected for the numerical analysis and results of temperature and stress distributions are presented graphically by using MATLAB software.