DITTAKAVI TARUN

@gecgudlavalleru.ac.in

Assistant Professor
SESHADRI RAO GUDLAVALLERU ENGINEERING COLLEGE

DITTAKAVI TARUN


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RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Mechanical Engineering, Polymers and Plastics, Ceramics and Composites, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
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Scopus Publications

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Scholar Citations

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Scopus Publications

  • Exploring the influence of stacking sequence on the mechanical properties of flax-ramie bi-quadratic layered hybrid epoxy composites
    Dittakavi Tarun, G Ganesan, K Syam Sundar
    Materials Research Express, 2024
    Over the past two decades, there has been a remarkable surge in the utilization of composites, with fiber-reinforced polymer composites gaining significant traction owing to their commendable structural performance. Concurrently, extensive research has been conducted to assess the behavior of composite materials, focusing on various parameters such as fiber type, lamination order, matrix type, and the inclusion of filler materials. In this study, we investigated the mechanical properties of flax (F)/ramie (R) epoxy hybrid composites, specifically exploring the effects of different lamination sequences. Four distinct lamination sequences were chosen: FFRR, FRFR, FRRF, and RFFR. The composites were fabricated using compression molding techniques, adhering to ASTM standards for the evaluation of mechanical properties including tensile strength, flexural strength, impact strength, and interlaminar shear strength. Among the laminate sequences studied, FRFR exhibited the lowest void content at 4.76%, while RFFR composites showed the highest void content at 16.67%. The most favorable results were observed with FRFR composites, boasting a tensile strength of 77.06 MPa, impact strength of 13.36 kJ m−2, and interlaminar shear strength of 8.13 MPa. Notably, the FFRR composite exhibited the highest flexural strength at 118.09 MPa. Additionally, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis was conducted to investigate surface morphology and identify reasons for failure.
  • INVESTIGATION OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF EPOXY COMPOSITES FILLED WITH BAGASSE ASH AND PISTACHIO SHELL ASH: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
    , Dittakavi Tarun, G. Ganesan, , K. Syam Sundar, and
    Applied Engineering Letters, 2024
    In recent years, there has been a considerable increase in interest in the use of natural fillers in polymer composites because of their potential to improve mechanical qualities while preserving environmental sustainability. This study investigates the potential of utilizing agricultural waste, specifically Bagasse Ash (BA) and Pistachio Shell Ash (PA), as fillers in epoxy composites to enhance mechanical properties and support sustainable material development. Composites were prepared with varying weight percentages (2% to 10%) of BA and PA using an open mold technique. Mechanical properties, including tensile, flexural, and impact strength, were assessed to determine the effect of filler content. Results indicate that BA composites generally outperformed PA composites in tensile and flexural strength, with maximum tensile strength recorded at 6% filler content for both BA (19.16 MPa) and PA (11.49 MPa). The analysis shows that increasing filler content beyond the optimal level leads to decreased mechanical performance due to agglomeration and void formation. The enhanced mechanical properties of these composites suggest their suitability for applications in lightweight structural components, offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional synthetic fillers.
  • Air–Argon Combined-Cycle Gas Turbine Engine with Water Injection
    Pereddy Nageswara Reddy, D. Tarun, G. Prabhakara Rao, J. A. Ranga Babu
    Journal of the Institution of Engineers India Series C, 2022
  • Kinematic analysis for prosthetic leg using virtual interface
    International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 2015
  • Estimation of body segment weights for prosthetic legs suitable to Indian amputees
    International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 2014

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Optimization of process parameters and prediction of mechanical properties of TPU plastics fabricated using fused deposition modeling through Taguchi method
    BHKH Ch Gopinadh, K Syam Sundar, D Tarun, B Anil
    International Journal of Mechanical and Thermal Engineering 7 (1), 116-125 , 2026
    2026
  • Investigation of the mechanical behavior of epoxy composites filled with bagasse ash and pistachio shell ash: a comparative study
    KSS Dittakavi Tarun, G Ganesan
    Applied Engineering Letters 9 (4), 215-231 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Advancements in Fused Deposition Modeling for Aerospace: Optimizing Lightweight and High- Strength Components
    D Tarun, S Sundar K, KCK Kumar, SA Vardhan, PSPSD Prasad
    International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology 9 (6 … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Additive Manufacturing in Medical Applications: A Comprehensive Review
    D Tarun, G Babi, M Rajesh, SS Kota
    2024
  • Exploring the influence of stacking sequence on the mechanical properties of flax-ramie bi-quadratic layered hybrid epoxy composites
    D Tarun, G Ganesan, KS Sundar
    Materials Research Express 11 (6), 065304 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Air–Argon Combined-Cycle Gas Turbine Engine with Water Injection
    GPRJARB Pereddy Nageswara Reddy, D. Tarun
    Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C 103 (4), 545 - 556 , 2022
    2022
  • Design and Analysis of Composite Leaf Spring
    TD Prasanna Nagasai B, Srikanth S
    Journal of Manufacturing Engineering 15 (3), 076-083 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 6
  • Selection of Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites for Wind Turbine Blades
    PNB D Tarun, Ganesan G, Syam Sundar K
    Strad Research 7 (10), 136-148 , 2020
    2020
  • Evaluation of Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Zirconium by Using Dilatometer & ANSYS
    R Jithendra Kumar, BVSR Vamsi, TS Krishna, D Tarun, MK Tej
    Advanced Materials Research 1148, 128-135 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 2
  • Design and Analysis of Lower Limb Exoskeleton [J]
    NS Nagamani, VM Srikanth, D Tarun
    International Journal 3, 61-67 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 2
  • Stress analysis on a chairless chair
    D Tarun, V Srikanth, RJ Kumar, IM Anudeep, S Srikanth
    International Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics 12 (04), 699-708 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 13
  • Kinematic analysis for prosthetic leg using virtual interface
    Y Kalyana Chakravarthy, D Tarun, J Harish, A Srinath
    International Journal of Applied Engineering Research 10 (24), 20996-20999 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 2
  • CONTROL STRATEGY OF PROSTHETIC LEG USING SMART DEVICE
    YK Chakravarthy, AS Kumar, K Susmitha, D Tarun, A Srinath
    International Journal on Cybernetics & Informatics (IJCI) 4 (2), 83-88 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 3
  • Estimation of body segment weights for prosthetic legs suitable to Indian amputees
    YK Chakravarthy, D Tarun, A Srinath
    International Journal of Applied Engineering Research 9 (20), 7453-7462 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 4
  • FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM SCHEDULING BY USING A GENETIC ALGORITHAM
    D Tarun, A Srikanth, MN Rao
    International Journal of Current Research and Review 4 (23), 142 , 2012
    2012

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Stress analysis on a chairless chair
    D Tarun, V Srikanth, RJ Kumar, IM Anudeep, S Srikanth
    International Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics 12 (04), 699-708 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 13
  • Design and Analysis of Composite Leaf Spring
    TD Prasanna Nagasai B, Srikanth S
    Journal of Manufacturing Engineering 15 (3), 076-083 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 6
  • Advancements in Fused Deposition Modeling for Aerospace: Optimizing Lightweight and High- Strength Components
    D Tarun, S Sundar K, KCK Kumar, SA Vardhan, PSPSD Prasad
    International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology 9 (6 … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Investigation of the mechanical behavior of epoxy composites filled with bagasse ash and pistachio shell ash: a comparative study
    KSS Dittakavi Tarun, G Ganesan
    Applied Engineering Letters 9 (4), 215-231 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Exploring the influence of stacking sequence on the mechanical properties of flax-ramie bi-quadratic layered hybrid epoxy composites
    D Tarun, G Ganesan, KS Sundar
    Materials Research Express 11 (6), 065304 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Estimation of body segment weights for prosthetic legs suitable to Indian amputees
    YK Chakravarthy, D Tarun, A Srinath
    International Journal of Applied Engineering Research 9 (20), 7453-7462 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 4
  • CONTROL STRATEGY OF PROSTHETIC LEG USING SMART DEVICE
    YK Chakravarthy, AS Kumar, K Susmitha, D Tarun, A Srinath
    International Journal on Cybernetics & Informatics (IJCI) 4 (2), 83-88 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 3
  • Evaluation of Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Zirconium by Using Dilatometer & ANSYS
    R Jithendra Kumar, BVSR Vamsi, TS Krishna, D Tarun, MK Tej
    Advanced Materials Research 1148, 128-135 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 2
  • Design and Analysis of Lower Limb Exoskeleton [J]
    NS Nagamani, VM Srikanth, D Tarun
    International Journal 3, 61-67 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 2
  • Kinematic analysis for prosthetic leg using virtual interface
    Y Kalyana Chakravarthy, D Tarun, J Harish, A Srinath
    International Journal of Applied Engineering Research 10 (24), 20996-20999 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 2
  • Optimization of process parameters and prediction of mechanical properties of TPU plastics fabricated using fused deposition modeling through Taguchi method
    BHKH Ch Gopinadh, K Syam Sundar, D Tarun, B Anil
    International Journal of Mechanical and Thermal Engineering 7 (1), 116-125 , 2026
    2026
  • Additive Manufacturing in Medical Applications: A Comprehensive Review
    D Tarun, G Babi, M Rajesh, SS Kota
    2024
  • Air–Argon Combined-Cycle Gas Turbine Engine with Water Injection
    GPRJARB Pereddy Nageswara Reddy, D. Tarun
    Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C 103 (4), 545 - 556 , 2022
    2022
  • Selection of Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites for Wind Turbine Blades
    PNB D Tarun, Ganesan G, Syam Sundar K
    Strad Research 7 (10), 136-148 , 2020
    2020
  • FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM SCHEDULING BY USING A GENETIC ALGORITHAM
    D Tarun, A Srikanth, MN Rao
    International Journal of Current Research and Review 4 (23), 142 , 2012
    2012