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Glow-Wire Analysis of Polypropylene Blends for Mechanical and Marine Engineering Applications Firdaus, Himma; Supono, Ihsan; Pratama, Anandito Adam; Istanto, Iwan; Prabowo, Aditya Rio; Kusnandar, Nanang; Kasiyanto, Iput; Wijaya, Rahman; Lailiyah, Qudsiyyatul; Budiana, Eko Prasetya; Yaningsih, Indri; Akbar, Hammar Ilham; Imanullah, Fahmi
Civil Engineering Journal Vol. 11 No. 7 (2025): July
Publisher : Salehan Institute of Higher Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28991/CEJ-2025-011-07-018

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Polymer materials are widely used due to their versatility; however, their vulnerability to fire is a significant concern, especially under electrical influences on engineered mechanical designs and marine structure applications. This study examines the fire resistance of a polypropylene (PP) blend using Glow-Wire Flammability Index (GWFI) and Glow-Wire Ignition Temperature (GWIT) tests. While previous research typically relies on flame-retardants to address flammability, this work proposes using a simple 1:1 weight ratio blend of two distinct PP types. This specific PP blend was selected to provide balanced material properties and improved processing consistency. The results from glow-wire tests were compared with previous findings to evaluate flammability performance. Our findings reveal that although the PP blend offers enhanced fire resistance compared to neat PP, it remains inferior to PP-containing flame-retardant additives. The outcomes suggest that this blended PP may be suitable for applications where mechanical properties, cost-effectiveness, and recyclability precede fire resistance, such as engineered automotive interiors, mechanical design of marine transportation, and low-risk electrical components in engineering infrastructure. This initial research contributes valuable insights into the fire behavior of PP blends. Moreover, it establishes a foundation for future investigations into polymer fire resistance, encouraging additional glow-wire testing on other polymer systems.
Structural design analysis of sandwich panels under axial compression load: Utilization of geometry and material variations Alifianto, Muhammad Daffa; Rohman, Hamdani Maftuh; Pratama, Anandito Adam; Istanto, Iwan; Prabowo, Aditya Rio; Melnyk, Oleksiy; Do, Quang Thang; Muttaqie, Teguh; Budiana, Eko Prasetya; Sohn, Jung Min; Wijaya, Rahman
Kapal: Jurnal Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi Kelautan Vol 22, No 3 (2025): October
Publisher : Department of Naval Architecture - Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/kapal.v22i3.75955

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This study aims to analyze the performance of sandwich cylindrical shell structures under axial compression load by varying the geometry and types of material. Numerical simulations were conducted using ABAQUS software, employing the finite element method (FEM) to evaluate von Mises stress, displacement, and energy absorption. The materials used include ASTM 1045, ASTM A36, and Mild Steel, with geometry designs varying across five different configurations. The simulation results indicate that the combination of material and geometry has a significant impact on the structural response of the sandwich cylindrical shell. ASTM 1045 exhibited the highest von Mises stress and displacement, indicating both high strength and substantial deformation, while Mild Steel demonstrated better elastic properties. Geometry 4 combined with ASTM 1045 proved to be the strongest configuration, while the combination of Geometry 1 and Mild Steel was the most elastic. This study contributes to the development of more efficient and impact-resistant ship structural designs.