Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) are now gaining usage in aerospace and automotive industries because of their inherent properties like high strength to weight ratio, low wear rate, etc. Due to the inclusion of hard ceramic particles, excessive tool wear and high tooling costs are associated with...

This paper highlights the seismic microzonation carried out for a nuclear power plant site. Nuclear power plants are considered to be one of the most important and critical structures designed to withstand all natural disasters. Seismic microzonation is a process of demarcating a region into...

The global financial crisis of 2007--2008 has led to important regulatory changes being initiated by a number of countries to segregate commercial banking from investment banking activities. The changes also encompass reforms in the OTC derivatives market segment, which is considered to be one...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyze e-waste management systems in Germany, Switzerland, Japan and India and benchmark best practices in the Indian scenario. Design/methodology/approach: The first part of the research paper focuses on the description of e-waste management systems in...