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Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Concrete by Partial Replacement with Silica Fume and Foundry Sand with Construction Demolition Waste
Authors: Singh Palta Karan , Sharma Prince 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
New industries come in existence very rapidly. So, that demands of construction industry increase and waste material production also increases with increase of factories like foundry sand from metal factories, silica fume from silicon or alloy factories and construction demolition waste from old buildings destruction. These materials are used either for land filling or dispose in water which creates environmental issue or pollution. Demand of natural resources (fine and coarse aggregate) also increases due to the increase in demand of construction industry; high demand of natural resource also increases cost of construction. These waste materials are not used anywhere but it can be used again for construction purpose that will result in the economic building construction and reduce the environmental issue. In this paper the experimental work done on concrete with partial replacement of silica fume, construction demolition waste and waste foundry sand for using it in construction purpose and the conclusion comes out that when we replace the construction Demolition waste at 15% strength decrease from the normal concrete mix strength after that at 20% it increase from 15% concrete mix and at 25% its strength comes near the strength of normal concrete mix but workability decreases. So we can use this type of material for road construction. By 10% replacement of silica fume strength increase but after 10% it starts decreasing. By replacement of Waste Foundry Sand strength of concrete mix increase from the normal concrete mix up to 15% replacement of Waste Foundry Sand, increase the strength but after that it start decreasing. When we take the combination of the mixes then it comes out near the normal concrete mix strength. So, we can use these materials where we need low workability concrete like for road purpose.
A Review on Nature Based Sunscreen Agents
Authors: Sharma Mehak , Sharma Ajay 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
In recent decades, there has been a huge increase in the ultraviolet radiations of the sun hitting the surface of the earth that has eventually resulted in the depletion of the ozone layer. Keeping this thing in mind, it is a must to protect our skin from these rays as they cause harmful damage to human skin. These rays cause hyperpigmentation, photoaging, erythema, skin cancer and many other problems. Using sunscreen to protect our skin from them is the most popular way these days. Sunscreens are regularly tested and assigned a specific sun protection factor (SPF) according to their efficacy to protect skin. Most of synthetic sunscreen agents are very harmful for us as they cause Leukocytosis, allergic reactions, damage DNA(deoxyribonucleic acid), reduction of organ weight and evennanemia. Many Compounds that are obtained from nature for example lignin, flavonoids, aloe Vera, tomato, Shea butter, jojoba oil, evening primrose oil, saffron, almond, etc.(Et cetra) are also efficient in protecting our skin from these rays. They also have higher antioxidant capacities and many other paybacks as compared to synthetic ones. In this paper, an effort has been made to review these natural sunscreen agents so as to make people aware about their beneficial properties.
Vibration control of seismic forces using viscous dampers and buckling restrained braces in irregular composite buildings
Authors: Javaid Kashif , Verma Nitin 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThis study addresses the effectiveness of buckling restrained braces (BRBs) and viscous dampers (VDs) in dissipating seismic energy and increasing the seismic performance of irregular composite buildings during earthquake events. The seismic response of steel-concrete composite moment resisting frames of 15 stories with concrete filled steel tubes (CFST) as columns and composite beams was examined with and without seismic protection devices by employing ETABS software using the response spectrum method as per IS 1893:2016 for seismic zone V. Regular and irregular plans characterised the structures. The plan irregular buildings include C and L-shaped buildings. The BRBs and VDs were installed on all the buildings in two configurations: corner bays and centre bays throughout the height. The results showed BRBs and VDs excellent energy dissipation capabilities. VDs contributions were 5%-8% more than BRBs and, therefore, more efficient. Centre bays placement of VDs was most efficient for regular buildings reducing time-period by 60%, maximum story displacement by 57%, base shear by 37%, and maximum interstory drift ratio by 70%. Corner bays placement of VDs was most efficient for C and L-shaped buildings reducing time-period by 55%-60%, maximum story displacement by 63%-65%, base shear by 30% and 13%, and maximum interstory drift ratio by 78%-80%, respectively, making viscous dampers an excellent choice for midrise composite buildings.
Assessing the environmental sustainability corridor: An empirical study of Renewable energy consumption in BRICS nation
Authors: Kaur Harmanpreet , Singh Karambir , Kumar Pawan , Kaur Arvinder 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
The signing of the Kyoto Protocol Agreement in 1997 re-ignited the worldwide attention on renewable energy resources. As a result, the world’s use and production of renewable energy have progressed dramatically since then. As a consequence, rapid advances in economics and society are taking place over the world. Contrary to popular belief, the use of renewable energy is not exclusive to industrialised countries. A growing number of developing countries are turning to renewable energy sources as a means of boosting their economies and improving their lives. Even though the BRICS countries’ use and production of renewable energy are still in their infancy, these nations are making significant efforts to advance these resources. The study’s originality is mostly due to the comparison of BRICS nations’ renewable energy use. From 1993 until 2020, several research articles were used to build a panel of data from the BRICS states. The utilisation of renewable energy by the BRICS countries varies statistically significantly, according to an ANOVA analysis of that data.
Comparative Study on Dynamic Analysis of Diagrid Bracings and Shear Wall in Different Locations in Terms of Sustainability using ETABS
Authors: Ahmad Lone Arbaz , singh Er. Gurpreet , Chand Jagdish 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
This paper aimed to provide insights about the diagrid and shear wall structural system and, the comparison has been done to find out which system is sustainability, cost-effective, and superior in resisting lateral load for the buildings which is located in earthquake zone V. The plan area and dimensions of the building in consideration are 625 m2, 25m x 25 m respectively and have 30 stories with an overall height of 91 meters. ETABS software is used to model and analyze all of the buildings following IS 1893:2016, the building location is presumed to be in seismic zone V, with an importance factor of 1.5. Fundamental period (T, seconds), story drift, base shear, lateral displacement, and overturning moment of structures are the structural parameters used to determine the response of the building. The dynamic response of the structure is determined using response spectrum analysis. According to the findings, the diagrid structural system is more cost-effective and sustainable. Because the consumption of material is significantly reduced in the diagrid structure.
Machine learning algorithms for evaluating concrete strength using marble powder
Authors: Sharma N , Thakur M S , Upadhya A , Sihag P 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Concrete is made with various industrial byproducts, and to check the effectiveness of the concrete constituents with waste marble powder, Artificial neural network, Random Forest, Support vector machines, and Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems models were created. Six parameters were used to predict concrete compressive strength: cement, fine and coarse aggregate, water-to-cement ratio, waste marble powder, and curing days. The outcomes demonstrate that artificial neural networks are more accurate at predicting the compressive strength of concrete including waste marble powder. The ANN-obtained model has also undergone sensitivity analysis to determine input parameter effects on output. Following marble powder and curing days, the water-cement ratio has the greatest influence on predicting the compressive strength of concrete using a model based on an artificial neural network.
Prospect of Lithium-ion Battery in Designing Environment Friendly Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Authors: Sonika  , Kumar Verma Sushil , Samanta Siddhartha , Khatua Sabyasachi , Kushwaha Sumit 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Lithium-ion batteries are the most suitable energy storage device for powering of electronic devices such as mobile, laptop, electrical vehicle etc. Electrical vehicles are associated with green technology it reduces environmental pollution due to their low emission of green-house gases. In this review I discussed about the present and the future battery technologies on the basis of the working electrodes, such as nano-structured electrode materials and their charging and discharging capacity. Now a days nano structured electrode material are used in electrical vehicle due to their large surface area and good conductivity of nano materials. The main discussion is categorized into four perspectives such as, Electrochemistry of Lithium-ion battery, Advantage of nano structure anode materials and advantage of nano structure cathode materials and future prospective.
Preliminary assessment of COVID-19 Waste management scenario During lockdown in Chandigarh & nearby areas.
Authors: Nayak Subhra Priyadarshini , Uppal Swati Behl 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Covid – 19 brought about a change in process of working in all the spheres. A change could be seen in the education sector, hospitality, transport, manufacturing, medical sector, etc. The economy and lifestyle were majorly hit at all levels. Even a single-unit family faced the brunt of the pandemic in several ways. The family size increased because members of the family who were away from homes working in different cities other than their native places shifted back. That resulted in variation in the quantity of waste generation at residences and a change in the composition of waste as well.
While socialists, scientists, architects, and environmentalists are concerned about fancy topics like sustainability, climate change, environmental awareness, etc., one should not forget about the waste management system to add on points towards sustainability & healthy life. A proper waste management system plays a major role when the world faces such a pandemic situation.
The study is aimed to find out the changes in the waste composition and change of mode and frequency of collection in the residential sector during the lockdown period.
The need for such a study will help us frame better guidelines for future. It will also help us know the awareness level of public and how much more is required for better segregation of waste. This will further help us for better waste management.
The methodology used in the paper is questionnaire based besides self-observation. The questionnaire was floated in tricity of Chandigarh, Mohali and Punchkula and Kharar.
The findings of the paper reveal that there was considerable lowering in the frequency of collection of waste from the residential area which caused a lot of inconvenience to the owners. It has been found that the waste composition has changed over a period of time with more usage of plastics which were frequently used in the form sanitizer bottles, surface disinfectant bottles, and vegetable cleaning liquid bottle etc. besides packaging material used because of online shopping and extra usage of placebo medicines.
Study on the variation of NDVI, SAVI and EVI indices in Punjab State, India
Authors: Shibani N , Pandey Anuvesh , Krishan Satyam Vivek , Singh Bhari Jashanpreet , Ahmed Karimi Bashir , Kumar Gupta Sushindra 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
India is a country where the agricultural economy plays a surreal role in the economic, as well as social development of the country. After the independence, various things changed in the field of agricultural development in which the green revolution played an important role in making Indian people self-sufficient in food production especially states like Punjab shows great potential in agricultural activities due to their geographical circumstances. In the last 35 years change in cropping patterns has increased the land area for agriculture causing a rise in water demand for agriculture. The focal objective of the present study is to estimate the variation in the value of NDVI, SAVI and EVI indices in Punjab State, India. The line graphs were plotted to represent the monthly variation in NDVI, EVI, and SAVI indices for all the selected regions and it was observed that in the Gurdaspur region huge variation in the selected indices from 2017 to 2018. ANOVA results indicated that these indices have varied significantly in Amritsar, Ferozepur and Hoshiarpur. and it was also noted that NDVI and SAVI have a positive correlation according to the Pearson correlation table. These results indicate the changing land use and cropping pattern which shows the diminishing and increasing agricultural land.
Analysis of Floating Solar Panels for Solar Pumping Irrigation System
Authors: Singh Vikram , Kaur Channi Harpreet 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Electricity consumption will more than treble by 2050. Despite its enormous potential as an environmentally benign power generation technology, solar energy only accounts for a small portion of worldwide demand. One of the issues is the sustainable use of land resources. Energy technology is a popular engineering discipline that deals with the study of conventional and unconventional energy sources in today’s world. The objective of the work is to use conventional energy sources to produce non-traditional energy sources and focus on the study of floating solar collectors with the use of the solar hybrid power plant. Further the focus is on the use of photovoltaic solar panels which use hydroelectricity all year round where it is a non-traditional source and we can use it during the year with the help of, which have a non-conventional energy source. Solar energy is abundant.
The Experimental analysis on Utilization of waste foundry sand for fine aggregates Replacement and Debris for cement replacement for sustainable and economical concrete using Master Glenium 51
Authors: Salgotra Raman , Sharma Prince 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Waste foundry sand stays a derivative of metal casting of ferrous besides nonferrous metals and it has high silica content which can be castoff in construction material to gain high strength Concrete debris is a problem for the environment as its disposal is tedious. Thus an attempt is made to contribute to reduce the total environmental impact of the construction area by recycling it. This experimental study contributes towards the replacement of debris with cement at 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and waste foundry sand as a fractional alternative with fine aggregates at 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%. Master Glennium 51 is adopted as a superplasticizer to augment the quality of concrete. The final test results indicates that 10% foundry sand and 30% of debris indicates better results with 1% use of master glennium 51. This study is done in order to utilise the waste product in concrete to save the environment.
Obstacles and risks to drinking water supply projects in Afghanistan
Authors: Ansari Mohammad rafiq shah , Rawat Renu 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Water is a basic necessity of life, so in order for human beings to be free and safe from various diseases, it is necessary to take necessary measures to provide clean water to them. Lack of access to clean water in Afghanistan is a matter of serious concern. Two decades ago, when Afghanistan was facing a major crisis, 80% of the population used drains, canals and other stagnant water, which led to various diseases. Then, after the American presence in Afghanistan, a new government was formed. In 2001, the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) launched a program called RU-WatSip to improve access to clean water in rural areas. Implement clean water supply programs and projects, which have hit every village in Afghanistan, a decade later, according to a UNICEF survey, 67% of the population in Afghanistan had access to clean water. Which were pollution-free, whereas in the early stages only 20% of Afghanistan’s population had access to clean water. [1]
The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) has implemented various clean water supply projects in different rural areas, although the basic needs of the people have been met with the implementation of these projects. The projects that should have been considered were not implemented as they should have been, and these projects had different hurdles and risks from the design stage to the implementation and handover process, which divided us into three categories: High, medium, and low, for example, briefly mentioned, and our purpose in writing this article is to explore the barriers and difficulties in drinking water supply projects. [2]
Experimental Study on Effect of Sand Grain Size and Heat Dissipation on the Properties of Moulding Sand
Authors: Ajay R. , Lovneesh S. 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
The rate of heat dissipation affects the solidification of the casting. A controlled cooling rate is necessary to produce defect-free castings. Sand qualities such as green compression strength, permeability, flow ability, mould hardness, and compactibility play a key role in controlled cooling or uniform heat flow across the casting. A research is executed in this paper to see how these properties affect the heat dissipation rate. The coarse grain and fine grain sand particle sizes are the most important influencing elements. The solidification time for casting in coarse, medium, and fine grains was noted in the results, and it was discovered that the cooling rate is better for coarse sand grains, as well as a relationship between solidification time and sand qualities was developed. During the experimental results it was observed that highest value of compactability was found to be 72% in case of medium sand, highest value of flowability was found out to be 87% in case of medium sand and highest value of permeability number was found in case of course sand particles i.e. 471.
Modeling of MPPT-Based Solar Eco-System Using Fuzzy Logic Controller
Authors: Kaur Simranjit , Vig Sunny 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Due to the depletion of fossil fuel reserves, renewable sources are now one of the most important sources of generating electricity. As far as reachable RE technologies are concerned, wind and photovoltaic sources offer the best potential, since they are omnipresent, free, and environmentally friendly. PV (photovoltaic) energy from the sun is an incredibly valuable renewable energy source on this planet. Because of varying climatic conditions, the energy generated directly from sunlight through PV panels is not steady. Environmental conditions are not every time favourable to generate electricity through solar. One of the solutions to this problem is to utilize optimization methods like P&O (Perturbation and Observation) with Maximum Power Point (MPPT) controllers. In this paper the main objective is to enhance the power capabilities of systems by utilizing maximum environmental conditions with Maximum Power Point Tracker to extract the maximum power from sunrays present in the environment. To improve the efficiency and accuracy of this MPPT tracking, a Fuzzy Logic Control technique has also been used in this paper. Simulations of the suggested method are carried out using MATLAB/Simulink.
Mitigation of Voltage Instability in the Hybrid Solar or Wind System using Facts Device
Authors: Vig Sunny , Singh Harvinder 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
World Power demand increasing very fast in recent years. To fulfill the demand for power, renewable resources which are environmentally friendly play a very vital role. Solar and wind power systems being the most environment-friendly renewable energy resources are getting a lot of attention to meet the demand for power. But as these resources are fluctuating and are dependent on atmospheric conditions, system stability may get affected. The Power Quality issues like voltage instability and harmonics are the main problem when generating power through solar and wind systems. These kinds of issues must be mitigated while implementing these eco-friendly renewable energy resources. The simulation model for solar and wind power systems has been presented in this research paper. To mitigate the issues of voltage instability and harmonics FACTs device as a controller is implemented. The simulation is done by using ETAP software.
Research Trend on Climate Change Mitigation and Resilience: Bibliometric Analysis for the Period 2011-2022
Authors: Dev Varma Arora Radhika , Kaur Manpreet 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
There are primarily two policy perspectives to global warming: “climate change mitigation” and “adaptation.” Both the approaches are distinct. ‘Climate change mitigation’ seeks to prevent further global climate change, whereas climate change adaptation seeks to adapt to local climate change. It is an intriguing discovery that adaptation and its corelative “resilience” in the context of climate change are a developing field of study. This paper reflects on the statistical data collected on the research publications carried out on the concepts of ‘climate change ‘mitigation’ and ‘resilience’. The analysis has been done by using the bibliometric method for the time span from 2011-2022. The data of 193 documents has been retrieved from the Scopus database in the subject area by using the keywords “climate resilience and mitigation”. For studying the global trend and establishing the connections between the subfields, sources, affiliations, and for authorship collaboration VOS viewer software has been used. The present work investigates the quantum of research performed on the concepts of climate change mitigation and resilience. The analysis demonstrates the publications in various subfields of climate change mitigation and resilience, in various sources and under different affiliations. It focuses on the global trend on this crucial issue relating to the environment protection and sustainable development.