Volume 9, Issue 2 (2016) | American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Fragment-based Visual Tracking with Multiple Representations

Junqiu Wang — 2016-01-05

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 5 January 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.187.194

We present a fragment-based tracking algorithm that considers appearance information characterized by a non-parametric distribution and spatial information described by a parametric representation. We...

On the General Solution of First-Kind Hypersingular Integral Equations

Suzan J. Obaiys — 2016-01-28

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 January 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.195.201

A new algorithm is presented to provide a general solution for a first type Hyper singular Integral Equation (HSIE). The singular integral has been converted into a regular form by cancelling the sing...

An Approach to Develop a Dynamic Job Shop Scheduling by Fuzzy Rule Based System and Comparative Study with the Traditional Priority Rules

Ramin Ahmed — 2016-02-11

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 11 February 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.202.212

This paper aims at developing a dynamic job shop scheduling by establishing fuzzy rule based system and comparing its effectiveness with the traditional priority rules. In order to understand the prio...

Identification of a Machine Tool Spindle Critical Frequency through Modal and Imbalance Response Analysis

Khairul Jauhari — 2016-02-14

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 14 February 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.213.221

The most important part for machine tool system is spindle system. The structural properties of spindle will affect to the productivity of machining process and the work pieces quality. Thus it is nec...

Optimization and Prediction of Motorcycle Injection System Performance with Feed-Forward Back-Propagation Method Artificial Neural Network (ANN)

La Ode Ichlas Syahrullah — 2016-02-16

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 16 February 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.222.235

This research studied the use of Artificial Neural Network (ANN) using feed-forward back-propagation model to optimize and predict the performance of a motorcycle fuel injection systems of gasoline. T...

Flow Dynamic Behavior of Fish Oil/Silver Nitrate Solution in Mini-Channel, Effect of Alkane Addition on Flow Pattern and Interfacial Tension

Kirubanandan Shanmugam — 2016-02-26

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 26 February 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.236.250

The mini-fluidic contacting system is developed as process intensification platform as an attractive alternative for existing liquid-liquid extraction system for separation of Omega 3 PUFA from using ...

Industrial Robot Fault Detection Based on Statistical Control Chart

Alaa Abdulhady Jaber — 2016-02-29

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 29 February 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.251.263

Industrial robots have long been used in production systems in order to improve productivity, quality and safety in automated manufacturing processes. There are significant implications for operator s...

A Methodology for Continuous Evaluation of Cloud Resiliency

Xiaoyong Yuan — 2016-03-16

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 16 March 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.264.273

With the growth of cloud computing, resiliency of cloud is critical for enterprises’ business. However, the continuous-changing of cloud makes evaluation of cloud resiliency more difficult. In this ...

A Six-Port Reflectometer Calibration Using Wilkinson Power Divider

Traii Moubarek — 2016-03-17

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 17 March 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.274.280

A new calibration method for a six-port reflectometer which minimizes the effect of power measurement errors is presented. It is based on the power divider correlator to obtain estimates of the six-po...

Design and Implementation of Optimum Management System using Cost Evaluation and Financial Analysis for Prevention of Building Failure

Nima Amani — 2016-03-19

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 19 March 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.281.296

Building management is complex as the implementation of the engineering ‎management system and is subjected to require the top management for supporting the construction industry. To ‎achieve this...

Comparison in Cover Media under Stegnography: Digital Media by Hide and Seek Approach

Shruti — 2016-03-25

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 25 March 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.297.302

In this world every person have some secrets which they want to hide from eavesdropper: So hiding is done in such a way that nobody will able to retrieve the secretes and this will be done by stegnogr...

Gas Atomization of Molten Metal: Part I. Numerical Modeling Conception

Genaro Pérez-de León — 2016-04-10

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 10 April 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.303.322

This numerical analysis study entails creating and assessing a model that is capable of simulating molten metal droplets and the production of metal powder during the Gas Atomization (GA) method. The ...

Effect of Nano-Alumina on Pore Structure and Durability of Class F Fly Ash Self-Compacting Mortar

Ehsan Mohseni — 2016-04-14

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 14 April 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.323.333

In this study the effect of pore structure on the mechanical properties and durability characteristics of Self-Compacting Mortars (SCM) containing nano-Al2O3 (NA) and class F fly ash are investigated....

Gas Atomization of Molten Metal: Part II. Applications

Taher M. Abu-Lebdeh — 2016-04-19

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 19 April 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.334.349

A numerical model was derived to obtain results for two alloys during the Gas Atomization (GA) method. The model equations and governing equations were implemented through the application of part I da...

Polyethylene Pipeline Bending Stresses at an Installation

Anatoly Serebrennikov — 2016-04-27

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 27 April 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.350.355

A polyethylene pipeline trenchless installation with special machines is one of methods of gas pipeline constructions between localities. A polyethylene pipeline is exposed to a short term bend and a ...

Highly-Efficient Advanced Thermoelectric Devices from Different Multilayer Thin Films

Satilmis Budak — 2016-04-27

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 27 April 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.356.363

The efficiency of the thermoelectric materials and devices is shown by the dimensionless Figure of merit, ZT. ZT is calculated by multiplying the Seebeck coefficient with square of the electrical cond...

Review of Signal Processing Techniques for Detection of Power Quality Events

Abhijith Augustine — 2016-04-30

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 April 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.364.370

The challenging process industry requires true power for its smooth functioning and here comes the importance of good power or power. The term Power Quality (PQ) aims at supplying true power to the pr...

Rock Fall Hazard Zonation in Haraz Highway

Hadi Jarahi — 2016-05-03

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 3 May 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.371.379

Takavar and Ebtehaj tunnels as part of Haraz highway are located in southwestern Damavand mount. Statistics show enormous financial and human damages in this route because of rockfall. Geological and ...

Effect of Parameters of Selection and Replacement Drilling Bits Based on Geo-Mechanical Factors: (Case Study: Gas and Oil Reservoir in the Southwest of Iran)

Arzhang Nabilou — 2016-05-09

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 9 May 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.380.395

The purpose of the present study was to explore the effect of drill bit selection parameters on enhanced oil and gas recovery fin Iranian oil and gas fields. In this study, many methods and parameters...

Preparation of LiCoMnO₄ Assisted by Hydrothermal Approach and its Electrochemical Performance

Meilin You — 2016-05-23

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 23 May 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.396.405

LiCoMnO4 materials have been synthesized via a hydrothermal approach followed by a post-annealing process. Pure phase of LiCoMnO4 is unable to form under hydrothermal conditions; however, high quality...

Using of Box-Benken Method to Predict the Compressive Strength of Self-Compacting Concrete Containing Wadi Musa Bentonite, Jordan

Arabi N.S. AL Qadi — 2016-05-27

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 27 May 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.406.411

This research presents application of Box-benken design method to develop model for predicting 28 days compressive strength of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) with partial replacement of cement with Wa...

Model Identification and Wall-Plug Efficiency Measurement of White LED Modules

Ahmed Zurfi — 2016-06-15

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 15 June 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.412.419

In this study, an experimental method is developed to measure the Wall-Plug efficiency of white LED modules without using any apparatus or sensors to measure the intensity of light. The tested LED mod...

Efficient Co-Rotational 3-Node Shell Element

Gil Rama — 2016-06-17

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 17 June 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.420.431

Geometric nonlinear FE-analysis of thin-walled shell structures, using a co-rotational formulation and the Cell Smoothed Discrete Shear Gap triangular shell element (CS-DSG3) is presented in this stud...

Robust Diagnosis of a DC Motor by Bond Graph Approach

Abderrahmène Sallami — 2016-06-17

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published online: 17 June 2016; doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.432.438

In this article, a Bond Graph (BG) approach is used for modeling, simulation and robust diagnosis of a DC Motor. The design and calculation of an observer is achieved by using graphical methods taking...