Mechanika-2024 / ONLINE on May 31st

Conference is organized by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, IFToMM National Committee of Lithuania and Baltic Association of Mechanical Engineering (BAME).

Welcome to MECHANIKA-2024

On behalf of the Organizing Committee it is our great pleasure to announce that Kaunas University of Technology in cooperation with Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, IFToMM National Committee of Lithuania and Baltic Association of Mechanical Engineering cordially invite you to attend the 28th International Conference “Mechanika-2024”, the purpose of which is the discussion of a wide range of issues in the mechanical engineering and mechatronics. The 28th International Conference “Mechanika-2024” is scheduled for 31 May, 2024 (online).

We invite the representatives from the academia, research institutions, government and industry to present the latest scientific and technological research results as well as discuss current needs and future trends in R&D, addressing the issues of cooperation, the strategy and quality of undergraduate and postgraduate education in the field of mechanical engineering and mechatronics.

Main Information

Scientific committee

Chairperson: Prof. V. Ostaševičius

Members:

Prof. Roberts Joffe – Lulea University of Technology, Sweden
Dr. Antanas Daugėla – Nanometronix LLC, United States
Prof. Dimitrios Pavlou – University of Stavanger, Norway
Dr. Andrey Aniskevich – University of Latvia, Latvia
Prof. Jean Michel Nunzi – Queen’s University, Canada
Prof. Sergio Cicero – University of Cantabria, Spain
Prof. Sergei Kruchinin – Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics, National Ukrainian Academy of Science, Ukraine
Prof. Daiva Zeleniakienė – Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Prof. Antoni John – Silesian University of Technology, Poland
Prof. Rimantas Kačianauskas, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania
Prof. Petr Štemberk – Czech Technical University, Czech Republic
Dr. Dariusz Szpica – Bialystok University of Technology, Poland
Dr. Andrzej Borawski – Bialystok University of Technology, Poland
Dr. Eric Courteille – Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Rennes, France
Dr. Gintautas Dundulis – Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Dr. Grzegorz Mieczkowski – Bialystok University of Technology, Poland
Prof. Regita Bendikienė – Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Prof. Arvydas Palevičius – Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania

Organising committee

Chairperson: Dr. Sigita Urbaitė

Members:

Prof. Paulius Griškevičius (Kaunas Uninersity of Technology, Lithuania)
Prof. Giedrius Janušas (Kaunas Uninersity of Technology, Lithuania)
Dr. Vitalis Leišis (Kaunas Uninersity of Technology, Lithuania)
Dr. Robertas Mikalauskas (Kaunas Uninersity of Technology, Lithuania)
Dr. Marius Rimašauskas (Kaunas Uninersity of Technology, Lithuania)
Dr. Ginas Čižauskas (Kaunas Uninersity of Technology, Lithuania)
Dr. Kęstutis Pilkauskas (Kaunas Uninersity of Technology, Lithuania)

Conference Topics

Advanced mechanical technologies
Biomechanics
Micro and nanosystem engineering
Composite materials
Robotics
Sensors, actuators and transducers
New manufacturing technologies and advanced material processing
Monitoring and optimization of manufacturing processes
Software for design
Assembly and manufacturing system maintenance
Machine tool and metrology
Surface tribology
Engineering materials and their application
Surface and coating engineering
Cloud manufacturing
Strength of materials and structural elements
Computational mechanics
Automation in production systems
Dynamics of mechanical systems
Technologies of graphics media and advanced materials

Proceedings Mechanika-2024. Proceedings of the 28th International Scientific Conference

Click here to read the Proceedings of the 28th International Scientific Conference Mechanika-2024.

Important dates

Extended until May 13th, 2024 – Registration, Submission of Abstracts
Extended until May 21 st, 2024 – Deadline for Camera-Ready Papers Submission (A link will be sent by email once the abstract is accepted.)
May 21st, 2024 – Notification of Paper acceptance
After May 14th, 2024 – Late Registration (not valid for publication)
May 31st, 2024 – Conference

Publishing

All accepted and presented papers will be published in the proceedings of the 28th International Scientific Conference MECHANIKA 2024.

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Registration Fee

Conference registration fee – €50.

The registration fee includes access to plenary session, oral sessions, poster presentations and paper publication in the conference proceedings.

Payment Data

Beneficiary’s bank: AB SEB Bank

Bank code: 70440

SWIFT: CBVILT2X
Beneficiary’s account (IBAN): LT38 7044 0600 0310 4481
Beneficiary’s name and address: Kaunas University of Technology; Donelaicio 73, Kaunas, LT-44249

Payment details (obligatory): Conference Mechanika-2024, invoice No. SF5150000, KO006 (participant surname, name)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received before May 15, 2024 will receive a 75% refund. No refund will be granted for cancellations received from May 15, 2024.

Presentation Guidelines

Oral presentations

Time for oral presentations will be 15 minutes including a five minutes discussion.

Poster presentation

The presentations for the “Poster session” must be sent to mechanic@ktu.lt by 30 of May in PowerPoint format (numerous slides recommended as for oral 10 min presentation and there is no formal template).

Programme

Words of Welcome

Session Chair: Dr. Sigita Urbaitė (Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania)

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10.00-10.10

Dr. Kazimieras JUZĖNAS

Dean of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Kaunas University of Technology

Plenary session

10.10-10.30

Investigation of non-invasive ultrasonic hemodynamic therapy

Prof. Habil. Dr. Vytautas Ostaševičius

Member of Lithuanian Academy of Sciences

Director of Mechatronics Institute, Kaunas University of Technology

Section A

Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Paulius Griškevičius (Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania)

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10:30-10:45	Linear Inertial Piezoelectric Actuator Operating in Longitudinal – Bending Mode [A.1] Andrius ČEPONIS, Dalius MAŽEIKA, Piotr VASILJEV, Regimantas BAREIKIS, Arūnas STRUCKAS, Sergejus BORODINAS Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania
10:45-11:00	Seismic Performance Assessment of a Strengthened RC Building: A Case Study [A.2] Baris Gunes, Kamran Samadi, Baris Sayin Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey
11:00-11:15	Evaluation of the sensitivity of the Szpica-Warakomski method to a change in the diameter of the outlet nozzle of a gas injector [A.3] Łukasz PAPROCKI, Dariusz SZPICA Bialystok University of Technology, Poland
11:15-11:30	Development of Technical Maintenance Procedures Aimed to Improve Effectiveness of Maintenance [A.4] Azad ISMAYILOV, Kazimieras JUZĖNAS Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
11:30-11:45	A Fractional-Order Nonlinear Backstepping Controller Design for Current-Controlled Maglev System [A.5] Dorukhan ASTEKİN, Fatih ADIGÜZEL Yıldız Technical University, Turkey
11:45-12:00	Preliminary Study of a Mechanism Enabling the Crutch to Stand on its own [A.6] Małgorzata JOHN-BANACH, Jakub JANISIO, Antoni JOHN Silesian University of Technology, Poland
12:00-12:15	Finite Element Analysis of Forearm Bones [A.7] Simon ISASKAR, Knowledge MUSESE, Surendra Kumar SAINI, Thomas ALWEENDO University of Namibia, Namibia
12:15-12:30	The Influence of the Frequency of Operation of the Low-pressure Gas-phase Injector on its Dosage [A.8] Mateusz SKARZYŃSKI, Dariusz SZPICA Bialystok University of Technology, Poland
12:30-12:45	The Theoretical Analysis of Nanoplates Using Nonlocal Strain Gradient Theory [A.9] Arvydas Palevicius, Mostafa Sadeghian Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
12:45-13:00	Tri-function Deceleration Energy System Operating on the Track and Wheel of the Rail System, for Self-powered Sensors [A.10] Waleed SALMAN Southwest Jiaotong University, China

Section B

Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Marius Rimašauskas (Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania)

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10:30-10:45	3D Woven Composite Materials and their Meso-mechanical Modelling [B.1] Sumeyye ERDEM, Mete Onur KAMAN University of Karamanoglu Mehmetbey, University of Firat, Turkey
10:45-11:00	Characterization of Beta Phase and Piezoelectric Properties of PVDF/HA/AGNO3 Piezoelectric Film [B.2] Ieva MARKUNIENE Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
11:00-11:15	Optimum Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Design for Increasing Shear Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Grey Wolf and Archimedes Optimization Algorithm [B.3] Yaren AYDIN, Gebrail BEKDAŞ, Sinan Melih NİGDELİ Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
11:15-11:30	Seismic Performance Assessment of an Irregular Plan Shape Retrofitted Masonry Building [B.4] Baris GUNES, Kamran SAMADI, Baris SAYIN Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey
11:30-11:45	Optimizing Woven Fabric Mechanical Properties for Composite Application: Long and Short Float Analysis [B.5] Sultan ULLAH, Hassan IFTIKHAR, Zeenat AKHTER Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania National Textile University, Pakistan National University of Science and Technology, Pakistan
11:45-12:00	Effects of Foundation Excavation on the Adjacent Structures and Potential Structural Damage [B.6] Baris GUNES, Kamran SAMADI, Baris SAYIN Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey
12:00-12:15	Effect of Gradient Boosting Algorithm Parameters on Overall Length Minimization of Five Element Truss System [B.7] Yaren AYDIN, Gebrail BEKDAŞ, Sinan Melih NİGDELİ Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
12:15-12:30	Evaluation of PEI-PVAc Composite Membranes with Titania Filler for Mechanical and Gas Separation performance [B.8] Asif JAMIL, Khuram MAQSOOD Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
12:30-12:45	Investigation of the Effect of Decision Tree Regressor Parameters on the Optimum Section Design of Reinforced Concrete T-Beam Under Simple Bending Effect [B.9] Yaren AYDIN, Sinan Melih NİGDELİ, Gebrail BEKDAŞ Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
12:45-13:00	Simulation of the Effect of Composite Iron Acetate Nanoparticles on Polysulfone Membrane Performance in Separating oil from water [B.10] Javad HASHEMIBENI Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
13:00-13:15	Resistivity Analysis of 3D Printed Biodegradable Conductive PCL/Graphene Composites Manufactured Using Solvent-free Process [B.11] M. Usman SIKANDAR, Rolanas DAUKSEVICIUS, Malik Daniyal ZAHEER, Valdas GRIGALIUNAS Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
13:15-13:30	Weight Optimization of Cantilever Beam Using Machine Learning Models [B.12] Yaren AYDIN, Sinan Melih NİGDELİ, Gebrail BEKDAŞ Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey

Section C

Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Giedrius Janušas (Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania)

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10:30-10:45	Influence of Mesh Size of the Osteoporotic Vertebra L1 Finite Element Model on the Convergence of the Strain Calculations Result [C.1] Olga Chabarova, Oleg Ardatov, Jelena Selivonec, Muhammad Imam Ammarullah Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania Universitas Pasundan, Indonesia
10:45-11:00	Methodology for Studying the Acoustic Field in IT Equipment Environments [C.2] Robertas MIKALAUSKAS Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
11:00-11:15	Enhancing the Performance of Mark7 Mod1 Arresting Gear System through Genetic Algorithm Optimization [C.3] İbrahim ŞENASLAN, Doğukan AYGÜN, Boğaç BİLGİÇ Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc., Turkey
11:15-11:30	Prediction of Post-Operative and Pre-Operative Hemodynamic Characteristics of Carotid Artery with Machine Learning and Numerical Analysis [C.4] Murad KUCUR, Banu KÖRBAHTİ, Ozan Onur BALKANAY İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
11:30-11:45	Experimental Analysis of Dragonfly Aeshna Cyanea Lift Force [C.5] Kamilė Gabrielė ZURLYTĖ, Rimvydas GAIDYS Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
11:45-12:00	Rapid Prototyping Technologies for Hydrogen Storage Materials [C.6] Stefan SIJUMBILA, Leevi KAPEMBE, Nelson KAHUNGU, Lukas NEGUMBO, Surendra Kumar SAINI University of Namibia, Namibia
12:00-12:15	Modeling of Piezoelectric Tubular Structure under Pulsatile Pressure for Application in Smart Vascular Implants [C.7] Saeid SABERI, Rolanas DAUKSEVICIUS Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
12:15-12:30	A Numerical Study of a New Standard Tandem Wind Turbine Performance for Rural Use [C.8] Adjlout AKRAM1, Ladjedel OMAR, Adjlout LAHOUARI, Imine OMAR University of Sciences and Technology of Oran Mohamed Boudiaf, Algeria
12:30-12:45	Seismic Performance Evaluation of a Strengthened RC Building [C.9] Baris GUNES, Kamran SAMADI, Baris SAYIN İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
12:45-13:00	Finite Element Analysis of Forearm Fracture Model [C.10] Simon ISASKAR, Knowledge MUSESE, Kaino PAULUS, Surendra Kumar SAINI, Thomas ALWEENDO University of Namibia, Namibia
13:00-13:15	Assessment of an RC Building’s Seismic Performance during Construction [C.11] Baris GUNES, Kamran SAMADI, Baris SAYIN Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey

Poster Session

P.1	Analysis of Various Waste Plastics Reactors: A Comparative Study Surya, RAJENDRAN, Jordan NATHAN SOLOMON, Kristina BAZIENE Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania	Presentation
P.2	Techniques for Manipulating Particulate Matter in a Gas Flow for Agglomeration: Case Studies and Experimental Investigation of Flow Dynamics Stanislovas ZDANEVIČIUS Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania	Presentation
P.3	Enhancing 3D Printed (Fused Deposition Modelling) Structure with Embedded Strain Gauge Sensor Justinas BALODIS, Sigita URBAITĖ Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania	Presentation
P.4	The use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method in the analysis of the operation of an engine turbocharger Dominik ZERKA, Dariusz SZPICA Bialystok University of Technology, Poland	Presentation