This book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Future Learning Aspects of Mechanical Engineering (FLAME 2018). The book covers mechanical design areas such as computational mechanics, finite element modeling, computer aided designing, tribology, fracture mechanics, and vibration. The book brings together different aspects of engineering design, and will be useful for researchers and professionals working in this field.

Autorentext
Dr. Anamika Prasad is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at South Dakota State University, Brookings, USA. She obtained her M.S in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and PhD in Material Science and Mechanics, both from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA. She was a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University from 2009 2011, and also worked as an assistant professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi prior to her current position. She holds one patent to her credit.
Dr. Shakti S. Gupta is Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India. He did his Master's from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and his PhD from Virginia Tech, USA. His research interest includes linear and non-linear structural mechanics, mechanics of nanomaterials and their characterization, and engineering mechanics. He is a recipient of several awards such as DRDO's Silicon Medal for National Science Day oration, and the Daniel Fredrick Scholarship for excellent performance in the graduate program in the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Virginia Tech.
Dr. R. K. Tyagi is Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Amity University, Noida, India. He holds a PhD in the field of ion beam machining and spray technology. His areas of research include pollution control in internal combustion engines, ion beam machining, and design of agricultural equipment.

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Static Analysis of Functionally Graded Plate Using Non-Linear Classical Plate Theory with Von-Karman Strains: A Complex Solution Analysis.- Modelling, Fabrication and Characterization of Kevlar Reinforced Composite.- Continum Damage Mechanics Based Simulation of Ductile Fracture of Cylindrical Tubes.- Improvement in Tribological Behaviour of Brake Pad Material with Cnt-Ni-P Composite Coating and Compare with Al2o3-Ni-P Composite Coating.- Experimental, Computational and Chemical Kinetic Analysis to Compare the Flame Structure of Methane-Air with Biogas-H2 Air.- Design of Microfluidic Paper Based Device for the Detection of Nitrogen Dioxide in Atmosphere.- Assembly of Mechanical Parts in Virtual Environment.- Kinematic Synthesis of A Crossed Four-Bar Steering Linkage for Automobiles.- Design and Analysis of Reciprocating Screw for Injection Moulding Machine.- Static and Dynamic Characteristics of Two Lobe Hydrostatic Journal Bearing.- Integrated Topsis-Moora Model for Prioritization of New Bike Selection.-Shape Optimization of the Flywheel Using the Cubic B Spline Curve.