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Makara Journal of Technology
Published by Universitas Indonesia
ISSN : 23552786     EISSN : 23564539     DOI : https://doi.org/10.7454/mjt
MAKARA Journal of Technology is a peer-reviewed multidisciplinary journal committed to the advancement of scholarly knowledge and research findings of the several branches of Engineering and Technology. The Journal publishes new results, original articles, reviews, and research notes whose content and approach are of interest to a wide range of scholars. It also offers rapid dissemination. MAKARA Journal of Technology covers the recent research in several branches of engineering and technology include Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering, Material & Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil & Architecture Engineering, and Marine Engineering. Criteria used in determining acceptability of contributions include newsworthiness to a substantial part of the engineering & technology and the effect of rapid publication on the research of others. This journal, published three times each year, is where readers look for the advancement of discoveries in engineering and technology.
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Improving the Intellectual and Social Development of Children with Autism: Design of a Training Center for Autism Jalalian, Hasti
Makara Journal of Technology Vol. 25, No. 1
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Research on the relationship between the role of architecture and the psychology of children with autism, which indicates that appropriate environments for these children can have a significant effect on their healthcare process, has been recently conducted. However, statistics show that autism spectrum disorders are pervasive, and its extent in Iran has been increasing. Moreover, centers that are specifically designed for children with autism are limited, and paradigms are made without considering the mood of these children. Given the role of architecture in designing a suitable space for these children, an investigation that can identify the specific requirements of these children from the architectural perspective is necessary. This research aims to design spaces that, in addition to providing relief to children, can provide a proper platform for intellectual development, social development, and promotion of social interactions. The purpose of this study is to design a training center for children with autism under 5 years old. Most of the spaces considered in the physical program have been designed to be flexible and capable of converting into spaces for children aged 5 to 14 years. The design of the center needs to take into account the qualitative criteria to build a sense of security and attachment so that it can be a place for the development and evolution of education for children with autism and the improvement of the social relationships of these children
Design of AC Microgrid Topology with Photovoltaic Uncertainties in a Rural Village Vai, Vannak
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Energy needs are increasing day by day, especially for developing countries, due to population growth and changing lifestyles. A suitable microgrid topology with renewable energy integration is considered to fulfill the people and society’s needs. This paper focuses on the design of AC microgrid topology for a nonelectrified village with the integration of PV uncertainties in both sitting and sizing. The development of an optimal algorithm based on the conductor use minimization and unbalanced load improvement is proposed. The shortest path is proposed to search for the minimum conductor use. Then, the algorithm for improving the unbalanced load with two different algorithms–phase sequence and first-fit bin packing with phase swapping–is compared based on the energy use indicator. Once the optimal AC microgrid topology is defined, the impact of the integration of PV uncertainties into the system is studied. Simulation results prove the effectiveness of the proposed method.
Numerical Study of a Buckling Restrained Brace (BRB) in Steel Structures and Comparison with a Convergent Ordinary Brace (OCB) Under Static and Dynamic Loading Habibpour, Fatemeh
Makara Journal of Technology Vol. 25, No. 1
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Bulk metallic glass (BMG) has good mechanical strength, high hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance with promising application in various industries. However, for the industrial production of BMG, the main issue is how to overcome limitations of joining with other materials. The present study focuses on solder processing at low operating temperature to avoid exceeding the recrystallization temperature. A feasible joining process for BMG was developed using lead-free solders. The BMG surface is pre-plated with copper, nickel, or titanium as a wetting layer. The reaction temperature is set between the glass transition temperature of BMG and the melting point of the solder. After a reflowing and aging process, the joint sample was examined using SEM, EDS, EPMA, and XRD. The Cu–Zr based BMG can be successfully joined with Sn-58Bi solder after plating Cu on the BMG surface. A diffusion layer was observed and the thickness increased with longer aging time. The main components of the diffusion layer are ZrO2 and Cu10Zr7.
Mean-shift Object Tracking Algorithm with Systematic Sampling Technique Bandung, Yoanes; Ardiansyah, Aris
Makara Journal of Technology Vol. 25, No. 1
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Mean shift is a fast object tracking algorithm that only considers pixels in an object area, hence its relatively small computational load. This algorithm is suitable for use in real-time conditions in terms of execution time. The use of histograms causes this algorithm to be relatively resistant to rotation and changes in object size. However, its resistance to lighting changes is not optimal. This study aims to improve the performance of the algorithm under lighting changes and reduce its processing time. The proposed technique involves the use of sampling techniques to reduce the number of iterations, optimization of candidate search object locations using simulated annealing, and addition of tolerance parameter to optimize object location search and area-based weighting instead of the Epanechnikov kernel. The results of the one-tail t-test with two independent sample groups reveal that the average performance of the proposed algorithm is significantly better than that of the traditional mean-shift algorithm in terms of resistance to lighting changes and processing time per video frame. In the test involving 999 frames of video images, the average processing time of the proposed algorithm is 83.66 ms, whereas that of the traditional mean-shift algorithm is 116.86 ms.
Analysis of Correlation and Mapping of Chlorophyll-a Concentrations and Sea Surface Temperatures in Coastal Areas Based on Terra MODIS Satellite Image Data Wibisana, Hendrata; Sukotjo, Bangun Muljo; Lasminto, Umboro
Makara Journal of Technology Vol. 25, No. 1
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Ecosystems in aquatic environments are distinct from ecosystems on land. Changes that occur in ecosystems in aquatic environments affect the lives of biota in these waters, including the fish used as a food source in fishing communities in coastal areas. This study aims to determine the role of remote sensing in mapping and analyzing the relationship between the parameters of sea surface temperature and chlorophyll-a concentrations on the coast. The correlation of sea surface temperature with chlorophyll-a concentrations is modeled via linear regression. An analysis of variance test is performed to establish the suitability of the temperature data for the data on chlorophyll-a concentrations and to map the concentration distribution with the SeaDAS program. Results revealed a linear Chlor (mg/m3) = 63,695 − 2,014T (°C) with an R2 coefficient value of 0.325. This work concludes that Terra MODIS satellite imagery can be used to predict the distribution of chlorophyll-a concentrations on the coast, although its results require further comparison with those of other sensors.
Experimental Study of Hollow-core Slab Containing Waste PET Bottles Orientilize, Mulia; Rastandi, Josia Irwan; Aries C., R. M. Dimas; P., Marsha Niken; S.S., Krisna Adi; Abimantrana, Abimantrana
Makara Journal of Technology Vol. 25, No. 1
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This study investigated the utilization of plastic-waste concrete as an effort to reduce urban waste problems. The waste plastic bottles were utilized to form the hollows of the hollow-core slabs (HCSs). The bottles were made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). As a part of green research to reuse waste material, shredded PET was also added to the concrete mixture to improve the HCS strength. The cast-in-site HCS could be constructed without any difficulties. Three parameters were investigated: the effects of void content, shredded PET content, and steel-fiber (SF) content on the HCS ultimate bending capacity (Mu). Fifteen specimens were tested under static loads until failure, and the results were compared with those of the solid slab. Two different void contents 19% and 24% were studied. The other parameters were the shredded PET content (0.5% and 0.7%) and the SF content (0.19% and 0.32%). The Mu values of the HCS specimens were 12% to 16% less than that of the solid slab. However, the strengths were still within the theoretical capacity of the slab. The addition of the shredded PET could improve the HCS bending capacity by 18% to 38% compared with that of the solid slab. Similar results were also found for the specimens with SFs, whose Mu values were 11% to 46% greater than that of the solid slab.
Microstrip Filters: A Review of Different Filter Designs Used in Ultrawide Band Technology Bohra, Hussain; Prajapati, Giriraj
Makara Journal of Technology Vol. 24, No. 2
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In this study, optimization techniques applied in designing microstrip bandpass ultra-wideband (UWB) filters are presented. Optimization based on various defected ground structure techniques, resonator designs, and type of dielectric materials is discussed. Microstrip bandpass filters implemented at UWB frequency bands used in wireless communication systems have key features to control frequency response in passband and stopband. Optimization techniques are studied to attain optimum performance of bandpass microstrip filters to ensure minimum insertion loss, high selectivity, compactness, sharp transitions at cut-off frequencies, high return loss, and excellent linearity. Extensive study shows that proper selection of fabrication techniques and type of material optimizes the performance of microstrip filter design, thereby increasing its practicability for emerging wireless communication systems.
Behavior of High-plasticity Clay Stabilized with Lime and Rice Husk Ash Fatnanta, Ferry; Nugroho, Soewignjo Agus; Ongko, Andarsin; Ihsan, Adnan Ruziq
Makara Journal of Technology Vol. 25, No. 3
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Soil is an important and fundamental element for building and road construction. However, poor properties of soil can affect the entire construction since the soil will resist the loads transferred from the upper structures. Additives such as cement, lime, and rice husk ash (RHA) can be used as stabilization materials to increase soil strength. This study examined the behavior of stabilized plastic clay mixed with cement, lime, and RHA. The clay stabilization success rate can be measured by the California Bearing Ratio (CBR), unconfined compression strength, and swelling potential. In this study, different mixtures were prepared as samples and tested under various loads: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 kPa. The results indicated that the addition of cement, lime, and RHA could effectively reduce the swelling potential of clay. The mixture variations of soil–cement composite 90% + RHA 10% and soil–cement composite 90% + lime 4% + RHA 6% showed the lowest swelling rate.
Modeling and Optimization of Spinning Parameters on Selectivity of Polysulfone Hollow Fiber Membrane for CO2/CH4 Separation Mat Darus, Intan Zaurah; Khademi, Shahab; Mailah, Musa; Jye, Lau Woei; Khademi, Alireza
Makara Journal of Technology Vol. 25, No. 3
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Hollow fiber membrane (HFM) and related technologies have recently become highly in demand and widely used in most industries and other areas recently. HFM could be used in different functions, from water and gas treatment to blood and medical applications. The paper describes the modeling of the effects of the spinning condition of a nonporous HFM on the membrane’s characteristics with the use of an automated hollow fiber fabrication system. An integrated, systematic experimental strategy based on the design of experiments was used to elaborate the effects of each parameter on selectivity. To obtain and sustain a satisfactory, significant selectivity of HFM, an automated system controlled the parameters during the fabrication process. The parameters involved in the fabrication of HFM and used in modeling are dope flow rate, bore flow rate, draw force, and air gap, which are considered inputs to fabricate polysulfone membrane. The fabrication process is improved by automating and instrumenting fabrication systems. An empirical model of the effects of fabrication parameters on the selectivity of the membrane is extracted experimentally. The mathematical model effectively explains the selectivity of CO2/CH4 with 95% fit.
Development of A 2D Numerical Model for Pollutant Transport using FTCS Scheme and Numerical Filter Maitsa, Tias Ravena; Hafiyyan, Qalbi; Adityawan, Mohammad Bagus; Magdalena, Ikha; Kuntoro, Arno Adi; Kardhana, Hadi
Makara Journal of Technology Vol. 25, No. 3
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This study used the finite difference method to develop a numerical model for pollutant transport phenomenon simulation. Mathematically, the phenomenon is often described by the advection–diffusion differential equation, which is obtained from a combination of the continuity equation and Fick’s first law. The Forward Time Central Space (FTCS) scheme is one of the explicit finite difference methods and is used in this study to solve the model due to its simplicity in solving a differential equation. Yet, this method is currently unstable, which results in oscillations in the model. Thus, a numerical filter (Hansen) is added to the FTCS method to improve the stability of the model. The developed numerical model is applied to several 1D and 2D pollutant transport test cases. Simulation results are compared with those of existing analytical solutions to verify the developed model, and they show that the developed model can simulate the pollutant transport phenomenon well. Moreover, the numerical filter can increase the model stability.