Intro
Preface
Contents
Editors and Contributors
1 Damage Detection in Eggshell Using Lamb Waves
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Lamb Wave Analysis in Thin Shell Structures
1.3 Finite Element Analysis of Eggshell Using Lamb Waves
1.4 Material Properties and Element Size
1.5 Post-processing of Finite Element Results
1.6 Conclusion and Future Scope
References
2 Study of Steering System for an Electric Trike-Ackerman Steering
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Steering System and Mechanisms
2.3 Rack and Pinion
2.4 Variable Ratio Steering

2.5 Re-circulating Ball/Steering Box
2.6 Sources of Ackerman
2.7 Ackerman Principle and Steering Geometry
2.8 Prototype
2.9 Literature Survey
2.10 Conclusion
References
3 Experimental Study of Parameter Affecting the Thermal Conductivity of Composite Materials and Alloy: A Review
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Literature Review
3.3 Summary and discussion
3.4 Conclusion
References
4 An Experimental and Mathematical Analysis for Improvement of Gas Stove Efficiency
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Literature Review
4.3 Experimental Setup and Procedure
4.4 Calculation

4.5 Uncertainty Analysis
4.6 Result and Discussion
4.7 Conclusions
References
5 Theoretical Investigation of Physical, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Al-Cu Functionally Graded Material Through Gradation Laws
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Materials and Methods
5.3 Result and Discussion
5.4 Conclusion
References
6 Thermodynamic Analysis of N2O Transcritical Cycle Using Dedicated Mechanical Subcooling
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Thermodynamic Analysis of the System
6.3 Results and Discussion

6.3.1 Effect of Environment Temperature on Percentage Improvement in COP at Different Degrees of Subcooling
6.3.2 Effect of Gas Cooler Pressure (GCP) on Specific Cooling Capacity (SCC) for Different Degrees of Subcooling
6.3.3 Effect of GCP on COP at Different Degrees of Subcooling
6.3.4 Effect of GCP on Power Consumption Ratio at Different Degrees of Subcooling
6.3.5 Effect of Environment Temperature on Percentage Improvement in COP for Different Refrigerants
6.4 Conclusions
References

7 Effect of PEO Concentration on Electrochemical and Mechanical Properties of PVDF, PEO and LATP Blended Solid Polymer Electrolyte
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Experimental
7.2.1 Material
7.2.2 Synthesis of Polymer Electrolytes
7.2.3 Preparation of Solid Polymer Electrolytes
7.2.4 Characterization of Solid Polymer Electrolytes
7.3 Results and Discussion
7.4 Conclusion
References
8 Applicability of Banana Fiber as Reinforcement in Composites
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Characteristics of Banana Fiber
8.3 Fiber Preparation
8.4 Methods of Composites Preparation