Adamu M. A

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

2 Publications

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Research Article Vol. 15, Issue 1

Fabrication and Characterisation of Aluminium Alloy/Rice Husk Ash Composites for Lightweight Automobile Wheels

Adamu M. A^*, Mijinyawa A. A, Hassan U, Okafor C. A, Abdullahi M. B

This study focuses on the development of an aluminium alloy composite reinforced with rice husk ash (RHA) for automobile wheel applications. Aluminium piston scrap was used as the base matrix, and RHA was introduced at 5%, 10%, and 15% weight fractions using the stir-casting method. The produced composites were subjected to hardness, tensile str...

Jun, 2025 Vol. 15, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 15, Issue 1

Evaluation of the Effect of Starch as Binder in Sand Casting of Aluminium

Adamu M. A^*, Ikhianfia G. O., Mijinyawa, A. A, Abdulkareem B, Ibrahim A. A.

This study focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of cassava starch as an organic binder in sand preparation for aluminium casting, emphasising its influence on key mould properties, moisture content and green compressive strength and overall casting quality. Silica sand mixtures were prepared with cassava starch at 7.5%, 10%, and 12.5% by weigh...

Jun, 2025 Vol. 15, Issue 1

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