Manufacturing and optimization of the mechanical properties (tensile strength, flexural strength, and impact energy) of a chicken feather/egg shell/kaolin hybrid reinforced epoxy composite using the Taguchi technique

Yawas, Danjuma Saleh; Sumaila, Malachy; Sarki, Jacob; Samuel, Bassey Okon

doi:10.1007/s00170-023-11108-7

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“…The results also indicated good matrix adhesion to the fibers, as no fiber pull-outs were observed. However, in composites with higher compositions of powder reinforcements, the formation of pores was observed [9].…”

Section: Introduction 1tensile Testmentioning

confidence: 97%

Tensile Test Optimization Using the Design of Experiment and Soft Computing

Moayyedian,

Qazani,

Cvorovic

et al. 2023

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The tensile testing of various materials to evaluate the influence of different machining parameters is a fundamental requirement in every industry. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of temperature, the area of the contact point, and the operator on the tensile test of brass samples. This study employs a hybrid soft computing approach, integrating an adaptive network-based fuzzy inference system (ANFIS), genetic algorithm (GA) optimization, and design of experiments (DOE). By combining these techniques, the study aims to leverage their individual strengths and achieve superior results. The results reveal that the area of the contact point exerts the most significant influence on the tensile test, followed by the operator and temperature. The optimal levels of these parameters are determined to be a level of two for the operator, a level of three for the area of the contact point, and a level of one for the temperature. The study demonstrated that the hybrid soft computing method outperformed the traditional DOE method, achieving a substantial improvement in elongation of 32.9%. The optimized combination of machining parameters led to a notable enhancement in the brass samples’ tensile properties, highlighting the effectiveness of the applied methodology. The marginal error of only 0.72% in the hybrid approach showcases its high precision and reliability in determining the optimal levels of machining parameters. These findings underscore the potential of the Taguchi optimization method, ANFIS, and GA in achieving superior results in the tensile testing of materials, particularly in cases where multiple parameters are involved. The research results provide valuable insights for industries relying on precise material characterization, offering a robust methodology for optimizing tensile testing procedures. The study’s success in leveraging a hybrid soft computing approach serves as a promising avenue for future research in the field of material testing and optimization techniques.

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Section: Introduction 1tensile Testmentioning

confidence: 97%