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Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29637511     DOI : 10.58712/jerel
The Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer is dedicated as a forum for researchers and lecturers around the world to report the research results. All papers are peer-reviewed by at least two referees. The scope includes technological and learning innovation in engineering (miscellaneous). Technological innovation must be carried out continuously for a better life. However, its sustainability is inseparable from human resources. Thus, manuscripts on learning innovation are expected to be a reference in decision-making for a policy on engineering education, resulting in superior students in a sustainable manner. Technological innovations are expected to be a learning reference and can be mastered by students for sustainable human resource development.
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Study of the variation of the leading edge of a railway crane on the aerodynamic characteristics Vernando, Willy Hardi; Kurniawan, Andre; Putra, Randi Purnama; Widia, Mirta
Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58712/jerel.v3i2.145

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The front body design of the railway crane is flat or bluff type. The design causes a large drag, so the railway crane requires high fuel consumption to drive. Therefore, this study aims to modify the front body of the railway crane by applying the shape of the leading edge to reduce drag. This research also investigates the effect of leading-edge angles on aerodynamic characteristics. The method used is computational fluid dynamics, using the flow simulation feature of the Solidworks research licence software. This study considered three variations of leading edge angle (40°, 45° and 50°). The simulation results show that the larger the leading edge angle, the lower the drag coefficient value. In addition, the simulation shows that there is a high air pressure at the front of the railway crane with the bluff shape, while the modified railway crane with the leading edge applied has a lower air pressure at the front. Furthermore, the results and discussion in this article present the simulation results showing the velocity streamline and pressure contour of each model.
Experimental investigation of the infill response under the inter-story drift level for different opening location Htun, Hsu Nandar; Htwe, Khin Su Su
Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58712/jerel.v3i2.155

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This paper investigates the response of infilled frames associated with inter-story drift ratio considering the central and eccentric window opening under the in-plane force. The behavior of the structure was studied by experimental and numerical approach. Experimental results show that the lateral load capacity in eccentric window frame (EW) is 1.17 times of central window frame (CW due to interruption of diagonal loaded action by the central opening. The elastic condition of CW frame and EW frame is obtained at lateral drift of 0.2% and 0.4% respectively. As a result of weak mortar interaction, the diagonal action of crack distribution emerges along the corner of the panel in testing A numerical simulation was performed and validated with experimental results. As the comparison of results, the elastic limit points coincide between the two approaches of numerical and experimental. However, the slightly difference occurs at the peak point. The similarity can be seen in the range of 80% to 100% in the value of peak load and displacement at peak load. The numerical investigation revealed that the highest stress distribution occurred along the diagonal axis, aligning with the results of the experimental investigation.
Removal of lead and cadmium from aqueous solution by using cashew gum polysaccharide (Arabinogalactan) - Acrylamide hydrogel ThweSoe, Aye Thwe; Khine, May Myat
Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer Vol. 3 No. 3 (2024): Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58712/jerel.v3i2.156

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There is an increasing need for clean water for human health and the environment, so the removal of toxic metals from wastewater with low-cost adsorbents plays an essential role. In this research, the synthesis of cashew gum (CG) polysaccharide (arabinogalactan)-acrylamide (Am) (CG-AM) hydrogel was carried out with three independent variables: Hydration ratio (ml/g), amount of monomer (acrylamide, Am) (g) and concentration of crosslinker (methylene-bisacrylamide, MBA) (%) by radical polymerisation. The removal efficiency of Pb2+ and Cd2+ from the stock solution of lead nitrate and cadmium sulphate by adsorption technique was also studied by optimisation using BBD of RSM. Furthermore, the functional and structural properties of all types of hydrogels were analysed by characterisation with FTIR, (XRD), (SEM) with EDS and swelling capacity analysis. An optimum hydrogel yield of 4.527 g was obtained at a hydration ratio of 10 ml/g, monomer amount of 2.5 g and crosslinker concentration of 3% w/v of one gram of extracted arabinogalactan. For Pb2+ removal, 86.985 % removal efficiency was obtained at a hydration ratio of 25 ml/g, monomer amount of 1g and crosslinker concentration of 1%, while for Cd2+ removal, 18.875 % removal efficiency was obtained at a hydration ratio of 10 ml/g, monomer amount of 4g and crosslinker concentration of 2%. (CG-AM)H Pb2+ had the highest swelling capacity of 11.072 g H2O/g polymer hydrogel but (CG-AM)H had the lowest of 5.322 g H2O/g polymer hydrogel due to crosslinking capacity. The FTIR result, the (CG-AM)H Pb2+ showed a significant peak of C-O stretching of the S-glycosidic bond of hydrogel to absorb the Pb2+ ions. From XRD and SEM results, (CG-AM)H Pb2+ showed an amorphous nature of hygroscopic properties and a three-dimensional network structure with open pores.
Linking pavement condition index and international roughness index: Insights from rural roads in Myanmar Tun, Nandar; Kyaing, Kyaing; Aye, Moe Thet Thet
Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer Vol. 3 No. 3 (2024): Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58712/jerel.v7i3.157

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There is no comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) and the International Roughness Index (PCI) in rural road in Myanmar, which is important for developing effective and efficient maintenance strategies. This study evaluated the relationship between the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) and the International Roughness Index (IRI) in flexible rural roads in Myanmar. The aim of this study is to examine how these two key variables correlate and how their relationship can optimize maintenance strategies. Data were collected from ten flexible rural roads in Shan State over 3 years, divided into 25-meter subsections per road. The analysis showed that PCI and IRI have a strong negative linear relationship, with an R-value (0.748) and an R-squared value (0.559). The study demonstrates the significance of IRI as a key predictor of pavement condition by showing that IRI can account for 55.9% of the variability in PCI. The study concluded that increasing IRI leads to a fall in the PCI, suggesting poorer pavement conditions. These findings emphasize incorporating IRI measurements in pavement maintenance planning to ensure smoother and safer roads, especially in rural areas. The results contribute to more effective and sustainable maintenance practices, optimizing resource allocation and extending pavement lifespan.
Tensile strength study of mensiang (scirpuss grossus) fibre composites with unsaturated polyester resin matrix Hakiim, Evan; Nurdin, Hendri; Abadi, Zainal; Zhuang, Wei-Ting
Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58712/jerel.v3i3.164

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The mensiang (scirpuss grossus) is a plant that grows on moist and watery land. Mensiang plants are commonly used by the society to produce mats or bags that have a strong and durable texture. This mensiang plant has fibres that can be used as reinforcement in polymer composites as a substitute for synthetic fibres. In composite manufacturing, one of the important factors in determining strength is the fraction between fibre and matrix. This study was conducted to determine the effect of different volume fractions of composites on the tensile strength of mensiang fibre reinforcement. Extraction of fibre from the stem of the mensiang plant was done manually by combing, so that the fibre was obtained. The fibres were then naturally dried by the sun for 2-3 days. The composite manufacturing process was carried out by using the hand lay-up method. Specimens and tensile testing procedures refer to the ASTM D638 standard. Several specimens were made by varying the fibre and matrix fractions. The test results showed that the 12.5% fibre volume fraction had the highest tensile strength. In this study there was no chemical treatment on the fibres before the lamination process, thus, this can be suggested for future researchers to study on the effect of chemical treatment on mensiang fibres on fibre bonding with the matrix.
Performance analysis of inserted resonators in microstrip array antenna for biomedical applications Man, Cing Nuam; Win, Thanda; Tun, Hla Myo; Aye, Mya Mya
Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58712/jerel.v4i1.177

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This paper investigates the use of inserted resonators in designing microstrip patch array antenna for biomedical applications, such as respiratory rate detection. The purpose of this study is to analyze size and placement of resonator, and slots which influence the overall performance. The antenna was constructed by connecting two single microstrip patch antennas (11.7mm × 15.7 mm×1.6 mm) on an FR4 substrate with a dielectric constant (????r = 4.4) to form (26 mm × 50mm × 1.6 mm). It achieves a miniaturized design of the expected resonance frequency with directional polarization, and provides good gain and bandwidth. The simulations were operated using FEKO software. The results and size of antenna were compared with references designs. The antenna was also designed for a 5-6 GHz frequency range, making it suitable for ISM band (Industrial, Medical, and Science) band range, low-power wireless applications, including Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, as well as robotic systems, low-noise amplifier (LNA), 5 G applications, and WiFi 6E standard applications.
The effectiveness of project tasks on students’ regional potential-based to increase students’ knowledge Latifa, Dinda Khaira; Rezkilaturahmi, Rezkilaturahmi
Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58712/jerel.v4i1.175

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The industrial world needs professionals who are able to align the needs of the market. Its intense market competition not only demands the ability to work, but also the ability to create innovative products. Therefore, higher education must prepare excellent graduates with those ability. One of the efforts is to improve the learning model by implementing Project Tasks on Students’ Regional Potential. This study belongs to pre-experimental research with a one-group pretest-posttest design, subjected to 30 students of D3 Mechanical Engineering study program. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the students who were taught by Project Tasks on Students’ Regional Potential got significant improvement from their pre-test to post-test scores. Consequently, it can be interpreted as there was an effect of the Project Tasks treatment given to research subjects. Therefore, this model can be referred as an effective model to adapt, implemented on learning for vocational higher education.
A concave impeller: A new modified semi-open impeller for higher performance of centrifugal pumps Nabawi, Rahmat Azis; Fadillah, Egi; Mulyadi, Haris Shiddiq; Fahrezi, Muhammad Shadiq; Putra, Firza Fernanda
Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58712/jerel.v4i1.178

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The performance enhancement of centrifugal pumps is continuously pursued to meet increasingly complex operational demands. Ongoing improvements in pump component design, particularly the impeller, are essential to achieving optimal configurations. The impeller is a critical component that significantly influences the overall performance of centrifugal pumps. This study aims to develop an impeller design that offers higher performance compared to the original one. The methodology utilized was Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The primary focus was on modifying the semi-open impeller type. Two modified impellers were developed with concave and convex design. They were simulated and compared to the original impeller configuration. The simulation results indicate that pressure distribution at the inlet remains similar for all designs. However, pressure variations at the outlet and differences in volumetric flow rate between inlet and outlet were found. The contour visualization of pressure and flow velocity for each impeller configuration shown from the CFD simulation results is further discussed, in terms of pressure distribution and flow trajectory pressure.
Students’ regional potential-based project for vocational education in engineering field Syahril, Syahril; Wulansari, Rizky Ema; Safitri, Dian; Kiong, Tee Tze; Vitalyevna, Sokolova Elizaveta; Samala, Agariadne Dwinggo
Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58712/jerel.v4i1.180

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This article discusses Students’ Regional Potential-based Project for Vocational Education in Engineering Field as a strategy to strengthen the quality of project-based learning implementation, covering project-based learning, a project task based on potential of student’s region, the seven standard elements on a project task based on potential of student’s region, the stages of the implementation, and its effectiveness. It was driven by the existence of enormous potentials in Indonesia which have not been optimally developed. Most of universities here are located in urban areas, while most of the students come from rural regions. The previous research discloses students’ positive perceptions toward this learning implementation. It helps them develop their soft skills, fosters better engagement with the learning process, and improves their 4C skills (Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity). The approach is able to serve as a model for vocational education learning, particularly in the field of engineering. It not only provides students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge, technology, and soft skills, but also contributes to students’ regional development. This article is highly beneficial for learning implementation in Indonesia, particularly in vocational education, as well as a reference for further studies.
Comparative study on energy absorption capacities of normal and rubberized concrete columns under sinusoidal wave Win, Cho Zin; Htwe, Khin Su Su; Kyaw, Nyan Myint
Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58712/jerel.v4i2.183

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This research explores the use of rubberized concrete composite as an innovative structural material designed to improve energy dissipation and enhance seismic resistance by incorporating recycled rubber crumb into concrete. A reference test model was constructed using normal concrete, while the remaining models were made from concrete in which a portion of the fine aggregates was partially replaced with crumb rubber particles. Lumped mass columns were tested on a shaking table using sine wave excitation to evaluate dynamic behaviour and seismic response with 4 Hz sinusoidal base motion. Acceleration measurements were obtained and analysed in MATLAB using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), allowing for comparison between normal and rubberized concrete specimens. The results indicated that as the rubber content in the concrete increased, the frequency of the columns decreased under base excitation. Additionally, three-dimensional finite element simulations of lumped mass column models were conducted in ANSYS. Linear dynamic analysis was conducted to assess the system’s behaviour when subjected to harmonic loading. In addition, resonance conditions were also considered to assess the dynamic interaction of the column. With higher rubber content, the acceleration response is reduced due to the enhanced damping and energy absorption capabilities of rubberized concrete, leading to a significant decrease in peak acceleration values.