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Bond Line Thickness Characterization for QFN Package Robustness

Bryan Christian S. Bacquian, Edwin M. Graycochea Jr, Frederick Ray I. Gomez & Rennier S. Rodriguez · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

The paper focused on the evaluation of quad-flat no-leads (QFN) semiconductor package with small silicon die on different machine platforms to achieve a higher bond line thickness (BLT) of greater than 30 µm. The characterization or evaluation was narrowed down into two main dieb...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v14i217119

Design of Upper A Arm of Double Wishbone Suspension System

M. Amarnath, K. Sriram Prasad & Jeevan Babyloni · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

Every All-Terrain vehicle right now uses independent suspension system which consists of double wishbones connected to all the tires. As All-Terrain vehicles generally operated on different road conditions it is an absolute necessity to have a robust design of wish bones. A good...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v14i217118

Studying the Appropriate Underground Mining Methods in Sukari Gold Mine

Almoataz Bellah M. Khalifa, Mohamed A. Gouda & Mohamed A. Yassin · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

This paper represents an attempt to study mining methods and development in the area of underground mining in Sukari gold mine. Detailed mining and rock mechanics data had been collected from Sukari gold mine to select the appropriate mining method for underground area. Undergrou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v14i117117

Design and Implementation of a Wireless Fluid Level Display System Using Ultrasonic Sensing Technique

Gesa F. Newton, Terwase I. Aondona & C. A. Chile · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

The wireless fluid level indicator comprises a sensing and transmitting circuit for detecting and transmitting the levels of fluids from a container to the receiving circuit which receives and displays the amount of the measured volume. This has been achieved using an ultrasonic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v14i117116

FEM Based Modal and Harmonic Response Study of Stepped Shaft Having Cracks and Optimize Using ANN Method

Asha Kumawat, K. B. Waghulde & Sanjay Kumawat · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

In the present research study, modal and harmonic response analysis is performed for a stepped shaft made of SS-304 material using the FEM simulation technique. In the present study crack effect is also considered to find the role of cracks during modal analysis. Total six mode s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v14i117112

Building Information Model (BIM) Implementation in Perspective of Kazakhstan: Opportunities and Barriers

Dayana Aitbayeva & Md. Aslam Hossain · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

The construction industry is characterized by low productivity with low technological advances, minimum automation and computerization. Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a means of technological innovation, has the great potentials to improve productivity, decrease project c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v14i117113

A Study of Dispense Needle for Die Attach Voids Mitigation

R. Rodriguez, B. C. Bacquian, F. R. Gomez & E. Graycochea Jr. · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

The need of data storage devices and new technologies continues to grow with more robust and stable functioning capability. With that, improvement and utilization never stop for a seamless output. One device that is currently on new product introduction is a quad-flat no-leads (Q...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v14i117114

Prediction of Weld Bead Geometry of Mild Steel Using Taguchi Technique and Multiple Regression Analysis

William E. Odinikuku, Joseph E. Udumebraye & David Atadious · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

The weld bead geometry is very important in predicting the quality of weld as cooling rate of the weld depends on it. For this purpose, the Taguchi technique was applied to determine optimum process parameters of weld bead geometry in submerged arc welding. The study involves usi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v13i417111

Overcoming Effects from Environmental Temperature on the Natural Frequencies of Cable-strut Structures

Nasseradeen Ashwear, Haithem Elderrat & Mahmud A. Eljaarani · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

The changes in dynamic properties such as natural frequencies and mode shapes are used in vibration health monitoring as tools for assessing the structures health status. They are, however, also affected by environmental conditions like wind, humidity and temperature changes. Of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v13i417110

Design and Construction of Electric Fish Smoking Kiln Using Locally Available Composite Materials

Ogundana Odunayo Seyi, Abdulkadri Abdulakeem, Jibril Danladi & Owa Taiwo Wumi · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

The design and construction of low cost electric fish smoking kiln was undertaken with the aim of improving the existing fish-smoking kiln. The newly constructed kiln was made using locally available composite materials and technologies sourced locally. The kiln consists of smoki...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v13i417109

Analysis of Traffic Accident Severity at Intersection Using Logistic Regression Model

Yao Tzu Hsu, Shun Chi Chang & Tzu Hsin Hsu · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

Accident severity analysis is an important issue in the field of traffic safety study, and intersections are also locations of relatively high accident rates in the roadway network. Therefore, the main purpose of this study is to establish a prediction model of intersection sever...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v13i417106

Wire Shorting Elimination through Wirebond Process Optimization of Semiconductor Sensor Device

Anthony Moreno, Edwin Graycochea Jr. & Frederick Ray Gomez · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

New and upcoming semiconductor devices and technologies are getting more challenging in assembly manufacturing process due to many factors such as complex package layout, process capability and critical bill of materials. This paper focused on the mitigation of the top major asse...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v13i417108

Development Possibilities of the High-tech Logistics Laboratory Established at the Institute of Logistics of the University of Miskolc

Péter Tamás, Tamás Bányai, Béla Illés, Sándor Tollár, Péter Veres, Ákos Cservenák, Ibolya Hardai & Robert Skapinyecz · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

The Institute of Logistics of the University of Miskolc started training logistics in Hungarian higher education for the first time in the early 1990s. In recent decades, the training structure and laboratory infrastructure of the institute have changed significantly, relying on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v13i317127

Reliability Evaluation of Multi-State Flow Networks Via Map Methods

Ali Muhammad Ali Rushdi & Omar Mutab Alsalami · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

This paper examines two simple (albeit useful) methods used to evaluate the reliability of two-terminal multistate flow networks. These two methods involve two Karnaugh map versions, namely the Variable-Entered Karnaugh Map (VEKM) and the Multi-Valued Karnaugh Map (MVKM). These t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v13i317104

Mitigating Wafer Edge Cut Defect through Tensionless Tape Lamination Technique

Bryan Christian S. Bacquian & Frederick Ray I. Gomez · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

Thinner and smaller packages require thinner vertical structure of the integrated circuit (IC) design with the wafer playing essential role in package thinning. As the wafer goes thinner, problems may occur in the pre-assembly or wafer preparation. With the introduction of new pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v13i317103