Mechanika-2023 / ONLINE

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-2023

About conference

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

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 27th International Conference “Mechanika-2023”, the purpose of which is the discussion of a wide range of issues in the mechanical engineering and mechatronics. The 27th International Conference “Mechanika-2023” is scheduled for 26 May, 2023 (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 .

We look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. We are doing our the best to let you feel pleasant and friendly atmosphere before, during and after the Conference.

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)

Proceedings of the International Scientific Conferences

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Mechanika-2022. Proceedings of the 26th International Scientific Conference

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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

Important dates

Extended until April 28th, 2023 – Registration, Submission of Abstracts

Extended until May 13th, 2023 – Deadline for Camera-Ready Papers Submission (A link will be sent by email once the abstract is accepted.)

Extended Until May 21th, 2023 – Notification of Paper acceptance

After May 14th, 2023 – Late Registration (not valid for publication)

May 26th, 2023 – Conference

Registration Fee

Conference is free of charge only Registration is required.

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 till 23^rd of May in PowerPoint format (numerous slides recommended as for oral 10 min presentation and there is no formal template).

Publishing

All accepted and presented papers will be published in the proceedings of the 27th International Scientific Conference MECHANIKA 2023.

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Programme

Words of Welcome

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10.00-10.10

Prof. Vytautas OSTAŠEVIČIUS

(Conference Chairman, Kaunas University of Technology)

Plenary session

10.10-10.55

Nanomechanical Test Instruments: touching this world at nanoscale

Dr. Antanas Daugėla – Nanomechanical Test Instruments: touching this world at nanoscale

Nanometronix LLC, United States

Antanas (Tony) Daugėla received his Dipl. Eng. in ME and Doctorate from Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania in 1990 and 1996, repectively. He received his PhD in Mechanics and Metrology from Gifu University, Japan as a Japanese Government Scholar in 1997. In 1997-98 he held a posdoc position at the Center for Magnetic Recording Research, University of California, San Diego, USA. His research interests are in nanoscale metrology, data storage, acoustics, signal processing and deep learning. Since 1999 he worked for the US hi-tech industry in the roles of R&D Sr. Staff Scientist/ Group leader/Engineer for Hysitron (5 years), Center for Tribology (2 years) and Seagate Technology (12 years) creating multiple award-winning commercial instruments and technologies. In 2017 he became a President of Nanometronix – nanometrology instrumentation startup. Currently, he holds 8 US patents and 1 trade secret. He presented his work at over 120 conferences worldwide and published 22 peer reviewed papers. He chaired and organized multiple technical sessions at MRS, ISPS/ASME conferences and participated in development of the ISO standard on nano scratch. For the last 8 years he is an expert evaluator/moderator for the EU Advanced Research Project Agency.

Sections

Session A

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

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11:10-11:25	The influence of operational factors on the depth of occurrence of maximum stresses in a rolling- sliding contact [A.1] Antoni John, Henryk Bakowski Silesian University of Technology, Poland
11:25-11:40	Complementary use of FEA and Neural Network Modeling for Evaluating RC Beam Performance [A.2] Baris Sayin IstanbuI University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey
11:40-11:55	The Influence of the Nature of Graphite on the Tribotechnical Properties of Silicon Organic Binder [A.3] Olexander Yeromenko, Anna-Mariia Tomina (Dniprovsk State Technical University, Ukraine) Illia Nachovnyi (Ukrainian State University of Chemistry and Technology, Ukraine)
11:55-12:10	Lightweight Aluminum Alloys as Effective Substitutes for Steel Armors: A Ballistic Study [A.4] Sai Chand Kundurti VIT-AP University, India
12:10-12:25	Lower limb prosthesis design for football players [A.5] Małgorzata John-Banach Silesian University of Technology, Poland
12:25-12:40	The Effect of Hybridization on the Strength and Flexibility of Eggshell and Hair/Polyester Resin Composites [A.6] Ayyappa Atmakuri, Lalit Narayan Kolli Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
12:40-12:55	An Experimental Investigation on Charpy Impact Behaviour of CFRP Composites [A.7] Uğur Koklu Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University, Turkey
12:55-13:10	Composite friction materials with reinforcement of ecological origin [A.8] Andrzej Borawski Bialystok University of Technology, Poland
13:10-13:25	Effects of the Multi-Directional Forging at Different Deformation Ratios on the Mechanical Properties of AA5083 Aluminum Alloy [A.9] Mehmet Şahbaz Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University, Turkey
13:25-13:40	Stereolithography as a manufacturing method for a non-porous high-temperature resistant structure from zirconium dioxide with reliable mercury halide adsorption capabilities [A.10] Donatas Valiulis Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania
13:40-13:55	Mechanical Properties of Cement/Fly Ash Mortars with Aerogel Using Under Different Curing Methods [A.11] Ozlem Ustundag Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey
13:55-14:10	Optimization Of Spread Footings Under Axial Loading [A.12] Mustafa Ulaş Erişen Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
14:10-14:25	Analysis of a two-layered FGMEE hollow cylinder under hygrothermal environments [A.13] Ali Gharakhani University of Qom, Iran
14:25-14:40	Effect of stacking sequence on the mechanical behavior of biaxial glass/vinyl ester woven fabric composites [A.14] Sultan Ullah National Textile University, Pakistan
14:40-14:55	Investigation of the Influence of the Thread Profile Angle on the Strength of the Threaded Connection [A.15] Jurijus Tretjakovas, Jelena Selivonec Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania

Session B

Session Chair: Assoc. prof. dr. Vitalis Leišis (Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania)

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11:10-11:25	Special purpose polymer composite materials for heavy-loaded friction units of machines and mechanisms [B.1] Oleh Kabat Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Ukraine
11:25-11:40	Assessment of Occupational Heat Strain Safety of Employees Working on Furnace Plant [B.2] Raj Kumar S M Francis Xavier Engineering College, India
11:40-11:55	Investigation of Tensile Strength of Naturally Aged PE100 Irrigation Pipes after Butt Welding [B.3] Mehmet Şahbaz Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University, Turkey
11:55-12:10	Investigations of electrical aerodynamic cleaning system for the removal of ultra-fine particulate matter [B.4] Aleksandras Chlebnikovas, Artūras Kilikevičius Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania
12:10-12:25	Skew angle effect of contra-rotating marine propeller [B.5] Bouregba Fatima University of Science and Technology of Oran, Algeria
12:25-12:40	Modern Methods of Finning Pipe Elements of Heat Exchangers [B.6] Oleksandr Stovpnyk Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Ukraine
12:40-12:55	Stress shielding effect analysis of realistic loads acting on solid and porous hip implants using Finite element analysis [B.7] Sita Ram Modi Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), India
12:55-13:10	Optimization of Tubular Column via Archimedes Optimization Algorithm [B.8] Yaren Aydin Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
13:10-13:25	Research of Miniature Self-Calibratable Absolute Rotary Encoder Kit: Measurement Error Analysis and Virtual Emulation [B.9] Donatas Gurauskis Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania
13:25-13:40	Proposals for modification of a two-stroke internal combustion engine to improve its energy indicators using the example of the S01 series WSK [B.10] Mikołaj Sołomaca Bialystok University of Technology, Poland
13:40-13:55	Modeling of Electric Discharge Trepanned Hole Surface Quality using Neural Network Technique [B.11] Surendra Kumar Saini Poornima College of Engineering Jaipur, India
13:55-14:10	DMD-Based Method for Fabricating Small-Pitch Grating Scales of Optical Linear Encoders [B.12] Xinji lu Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania
14:10-14:25	Concept of mobile straw briquetting machine [B.13] Łukasz Paprocki Bialystok University of Technology, Poland
14:25-14:40	Optimum Design of Reinforced Concrete Beams according to Eurocode 2 [B.14] Eray Alkan Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey

Session C

Session Chair: Assoc. prof. dr. Robertas Mikalauskas (Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania)

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11:10-11:25	Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Turbulence Level Influence on the Flow through the Staggered Smooth Tube Bundle [C.1] Lahouari Adjlout University of Science and Technology Oran, Algeria
11:25-11:40	Performance and optimum tuning evaluation of tuned mass dampers for stroke limitation [C.2] Aylin Ece Kayabekir Istanbul Gelisim University, Turkey
11:40-11:55	Sound suppression study of different firearm silencers [C.3] Vytautas Giedraitis Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania
11:55-12:10	Optimization of external pressure for Squeeze casting a Clutch friction plate by generating a Functionally graded material [C.4] Ankit Tiwari Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, India
12:10-12:25	Multiple Tuned Mass Dampers for Soft Story Structures [C.5] Farah Alnayhoum Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
12:25-12:40	Performance evaluation of data transmission considering UGV operational environment [C.6] Marek Nowakowski Military Institute of Armoured and Automotive Technology, Poland
12:40-12:55	Research of the combine threshing mechanism technical condition by vibration analysis [C.7] Shankar Bhandari, Eglė Jotautienė , Antanas Juostas Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania
12:55-13:10	Underground tuned mass dampers for base isolated structures [C.8] Farnaz Ahadian Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
13:10-13:25	Determination of the flow characteristics of the trailer brake valve using computational fluid mechanics [C.9] Marcin Kisiel Bialystok University of Technology, Poland
13:25-13:40	Stochastic Kinematic Analysis of A Planetary Gear Train By Using Monte-Carlo Simulations [C.10] Murat Mayda Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University, Turkey
13:40-13:55	Impact of Stand-off Distance on the Dynamic Response of Honeycomb Sandwich Panel in Air Blast [C.11] Murlidhar Patel Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, India
13:55-14:10	A Discrete-Time Adaptive Current Controller for Harmonic Current Regulation in Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drives [C.12] Ramazan Kaya Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
14:10-14:25	Experimental investigation vibrations of optimal shape beams with a maximum value of the integral of normal strain [C.13] Paulius Skėrys Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
14:25-14:40	Investigation of Seismic Gap Distance on Adjacent Seismic Isolated Structures [C.14] Fatih Tarik Sari Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey

Session D

Session Chair: Dr. Joris Vėžys (Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania)

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11:10-11:25	Development of Automation System for Olive Mill Waste Water [D.1] Sezgin Ersoy Marmara University, Turkey
11:25-11:40	Numerical and experimental analysis of novel AA7075-T6 based armour plate [D.2] Ambuj Sharma VIT-AP University, India
11:40-11:55	Metamodel-enhanced optimization of forged automotive shock absorber brackets [D.3] Przemysław Sebastjan Silesian University of Technology, Poland
11:55-12:10	Multidisciplinary design optimization of engine mount system to minimize NVH (Noise-Vibration-Harshness) [D.4] Hafiz Liaqat Ali Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan
12:10-12:25	Situation awareness limitations in optionally unmanned off-road vehicle during teleoperation mode [D.5] Jakub Kurylo Wojskowy Instytut Techniki Pancernej i Samochodowej, Poland
12:25-12:40	Dynamic Decision Support Method for Dynamic Production Processes: A case study of optimization of Small and Medium-sized Enterprise [D.6] Simona Skėrė Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
12:40-12:55	Influence of the Triple Friction Pendulum Properties on the Behavior of Building Considering Different Superstructure Flexibility [D.7] Fikret Şaki, Seda Öncü Davas Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey
12:55-13:10	Numerical Investigation of Low Head Hydrokinetic Turbine Using Fluid Structure Interaction Analysis [D.8] Muhammad Waqas Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan
13:10-13:25	Improving the Hardness Properties of Polypropylene Materials via Compression Process [D.9] Erkin Akdoğan Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University, Turkey
13:25-13:40	Effect of change in passive element behavior on the force response of Hill-type muscle model [D.10] Faruk Ortes Istanbul University-Cerrrahpasa, Turkey
13:40-13:55	The effects of cryogenic temperatures on Charpy impact behaviour of GFRP and CFRP [D.11] Sezer Morkavuk Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University, Turkey

Poster session

P.1	Experience in the use of polymer composite materials in chemical and agricultural machinery Oleh Kabat (Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Ukraine) Krystyna Heti (Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Ukraine)	Presentation
P.2	Evaluation of RC Beam Performance with FEA and Linear Regression: A Comparative Study of Control Beam and Side-Bonded Beam Baris Sayin, Selçuk Sevgen, Faruk Örteş Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey	Presentation
P.3	Development of Test System for Air Leakage Product Sezgin Ersoy Marmara University, Turkey	Presentation
P.4	An overview of the application of PDMS composites in microfluidics Javad Hashemibeni Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania	Presentation
P.5	Investigation of Dynamic Mechanical Properties of PETG Plastic Justas Ciganas Kaunas university of technology, Lithuania	Presentation
P.6	Review on the experimental and numerical investigations of natural fiber-based hybrid composites Mostafa Sadeghian Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania	Presentation
P.7	A review on Hydroxyapatite, Hydroxyapatite-based composites and its applications in microfluidics biosensors Motahareh Sadat Raziyan Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania	Presentation
P.8	Effect of Different Curing Conditions and Aerogel Addition on Thermal Properties of Cement Based Mortars Ozlem Ustundag Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey	Presentation
P.9	Material Design for Ballistic Applications: A numerical analysis of surface reinforced AA6061-T6 metal matrix composite Sai Chand Kundurti VIT-AP University, India	Presentation
P.10	Acceleration Control of a Servomotor Driven Ball Screw Feed System under Earthquake Effects Seda Öncü Davas Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey	Presentation
P.11	Development of Extremity-Exoskeleton System with EEG signals with Mechatronics Approach Sezgin Ersoy Marmara University, Turkey	Presentation
P.12	Mechanical Analysis of RC Beams Strengthened with NSM-FRP Technique: A Combined FEA and ANN Study Baris Sayin Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey	Presentation
P.13	The Effect of Applied Vibrations on Structural Features and Wettability of Nanopores of Anodic Alumina Oxide Formed by Two-step Anodization Process Urte Cigane Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania	Presentation
P.14	Influence of discretisation as a parameter in predicting the fatigue life of a CT specimen using a finite element approach Kishorekanna Gunasekaran Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania	Presentation
P.15	Numerical modelling of PVDF/HA/AGNO3 Piezoelectric composite Ieva Markūnienė Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania	Presentation
P.16	Review of biocompatible nanocomposites for design of flexible electronics Mantas MAZYS Kaunas University Of Technology, Lithuania	Presentation
P.17	Embedded defect identification of a multi-layered carbon fibre composite by combining numerical model and DIC technique Swarup Mahato Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania	Presentation
P.18	Hot Melt Extrusion and 3D Printing of Thermoplastic Lead-Free Piezoelectric Composite for Environmentally Safer Sensing Applications Gopi Kompelli Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania	Presentation
P.19	Non-linear modelling of pipe whip phenomenon induced by fluid transients Isaac Samuel Michael Solomon Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania	Presentation
P.20	Creep stress redistribution of FGMEE rotating disc in hygrothermal environmental condition Yousef Iravani University of Qom, Iran	Presentation
P.21	Design and analysis of Bioinspired hair like sensor Shashikanth Chakilam Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania	Presentation
P.22	Numerical modelling of the Low Cycle fatigue in Austenitic Stainless Steel Sushant Bhalchandra Pate Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania	Presentation
P.23	Smart portable attendance monitoring system with IoT capabilities Prakash Anurag, Mantas Mazys, Sigita Urbaite Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania	Presentation

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Kaunas University of Technology
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design
Department of Mechanical Engineering

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E-mail: mechanic@ktu.lt