PUBLICATIONS

1 Doctoral Thesis

Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Finite Element Modelling and Experimental Validation of Powder Compaction, Ph. D. thesis, University of Wales Swansea, UK. 1996, pps. 255.

2 Books

1. Computational & Experimental Mechanics, Ahmad Kamal Ariffin et. al, 2007, pps. 329. ISBN 967-5048-06-7.

2. Computational & Experimental Mechanics, Ahmad Kamal Ariffin et. al, 2005, pps. 445. ISBN 983-2975-41-7.

3. Research Methodology in Engineering (Kaedah Penyelidikan Kejuruteraan)', Mohd Jailani Mohd Nor, Zulkifli Mohd Nopiah & Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Thompson, 2004, pps. 200. ISBN 983-2781-00-0.

4. Advances in Materials Processing, Che Husna Azhari, Andanastuti Muchtar & Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Inst. of Materials Malaysia, 2003, pps. 272. ISBN 983-2781-00-0.

5. MATLAB – Application in Engineering (Aplikasi Dalam Kejuruteraan), Ahmad Kamal Ariffin & Mohd Jailani Mohd Nor, McGraw-Hill, 2002, pps. 119. ISBN 967-942-499-5.

6. Research & Developmenet 2001 (Penyelidikan dan Pengembangan), Dept. of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, Ahmad Kamal Ariffin et. al, pps. 334. ISBN 983-2446-19-8.

7. Computation Methods in Engineering (Pengiraan Berangka Kejuruteraan), Ahmad Kamal Ariffin & Shahrir Abdullah, Penerbit UKM, 2000, pps. 266. ISBN 967-942-499-5.

3 Chapter in Book

8. Warm Metal Powder Compaction Process, Chapter in Inst. of Materials Malaysia, Ahmad Kamal Ariffin & M. Mujibur Rahman, 2003, pps. 272. ISBN 983-2781-00-0.

9. Kaedah Unsur Terhingga, Chapter in MATLAB – Aplikasi Dalam Kejuruteraan, Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, & Mohd Jailani Mohd Nor, 2003, pps. 272. ISBN 983-2781-00-0.

10. Finite Element Analysis of Crack Growth from a Rectangular Notch in Mixed Mode Loading, Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements XI, WIT Press, UK, Muhammad Rawi Mohamed Zin and Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, 2003, ISBN 1-85312-969-0, ISSN 1466-7266.

11. Kaedah Unsur Terhingga (Finite Element Method), Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, a chapter in Ensiklopedia Sains dan Teknologi, Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka/UTM, 2000, pp. 169-172.

12. Pemadatan Serbuk (Powder Compaction), Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, a chapter in Ensiklopedia Sains dan Teknologi, Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka/UTM, 2000, pp. 378-380.

4 Journal

1. M. M. Rahman, A. K. Ariffin, N. Jamaluddin, S. Abdullah & M.M. Noor, Finite Element Based Fatigue Life Prediction of a Free Piston Linear Engine Mounting. Journal of Applied Sciences 8(9):1612-1621, 2008.

2. A. M. Alshoaibi, M.S.A Hadi. & A. K. Ariffin, Finite Element Simulation of Fatigue Life Estimation and Crack Path Prediction of Two-dimensional Structures Component, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Transaction, 2008, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp 1-6.

3. S. Abdullah, N. A. Al-Asady, A. K. Ariffin & M. M. Rahman, A Review on Finite Element Analysis Approaches in Durability Assessment of Automotive Components, Journal of Applied Sciences, 2008, Vol. 8, 12, pp. 2192-2201.

4. S. Abdullah, S. M. Beden, A. K. Ariffin & M. M. Rahman, Fatigue Life Assessment for Metallic Structure: A Case Study of Shell Structure Under Variable Amplitude Loading, Journal of Applied Sciences, 2008, Vol. 8, 9, pp. 1622-1631.

5. S. Abdullah, M. F. Abdullah & A. K. Ariffin, The Effect of Leadframe Oidation of A Quad Flat No-lead Semiconductor Package Under Cyclic Loading, Journal of Applied Sciences, 2008, Vol. 8, 9, pp. 1676-1683.

6. M. R. M. Akramin, A. K. Ariffin, Alshoaibi A. M., M. S. A. Hadi, S. Huzni & N. A. N. Mohamed, Probabilistic Finite Elemnet for Fracture Mechanics, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Transaction, 2008, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp 1-8.

7. M. H. Fouladi, M. J. Mohd. Nor & A. K. Ariffin, Spectral analysis Methods for Vehicle Interior Vibro-Acoustic Identification, Mechanicsl Systems and Signal Processing (MSSP), 2008, pp. 1-11, doi: 10.1016/j.ymssp.2008.04.001.

8. M. Souiyah, A. M. Alshoaibi, A. Muchtar and A. K. Ariffin, Finite Element Model for Linear-elastic Mixed Mode Loading using Adaptive Mesh Strategy, Journal of Zhejiang University Science: An International Journal of Applied Physics and Engineering, 2008, 9(1), pp. 32-37.

9. M. M. Rahman, A. K. Ariffin, S. Abdullah & N. Jamaluddin, Finite Element Based Durability Assessment of a Free Piston Linear Engine Component. Journal of Structural Durability and Human Monitoring, 2007, vol. 3 no. 1 pp 1-14.

10. M.R.M. Akramin, A. M. Alshoaibi, M.S.A Hadi., A. K. Ariffin, N.A.N. Mohamed, Probabilistic Analysis of Linear Elastic Cracked Structures, Journal of Zhejiang University Science: An International Journal of Applied Physics and Engineering, 2007, 8(11), pp. 1795-1799.

11. Alshoaibi A. M., Hadi M.S.A. and A. K. Ariffin, Two-dimensional Numerical Estimation of Stress Intensity Factors and Crack Propagation in Linear Elastic Analysis, Journal of Structural Durability and Human Monitoring, 2007, vol. 3 no. 1 pp 15-27.

12. M. M. Rahman, A. K. Ariffin, and N. A. N. Mohamed, Investigation of the Influences of Shot Peening on the Fatigue Life of Vibrating Cylinder Block for a New Free Piston Linear Engine, International Journal of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, 2007, vol. 2 no. 1 pp 19-28.

13. M. M. Rahman, A. K. Ariffin, and S. Abdullah, Finite Element Based Vibration Fatigue Analysis of a New Two-Stroke Linear Generator Engine Component, International Journal of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, 2007, vol. 2 no. 1 pp 63-74.

5 Invited Paper/Speaker

1. A. K. Ariffin, Crack Propagation Simulation and Fatigue Reliability Challenges, 3rd Asia-Pacific Congress on Computational Mechanics in conjunction with 11th International Conference on Enhancement and Promotion of Computational Methods in Engineering and Science, Kyoto, Japan, 3-6 Dec. 2007.

2. A. K. Ariffin, Simulation of Crack Growth in Powder Compaction, Proceedings of Malaysian Symposium on Advances in Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials 2007 (APM2 07), UiTM Shah Alam, 21-22 August 2007.

3. A. K. Ariffin and F.R.M. Romlay, Modeling of Fatigue Crack Propagation Using Deterministic and Probabilistic Approach, Simulation Reality 2004 MSC-Softwares, Malaysia, 7 Oct 2004.

4. F.R.M. Romlay, A. K. Ariffin & Z.M. Nopiah, Monte Carlo Method In Modeling Fatigue Crack Propagation on a Center Member Bar, Computational Mechanics & Numerical Analysis (CMNA) 2004 Syiah Kuala Univ. Banda Acheh, Indonesia, 4-5 Jun 2004.

5. A. K. Ariffin, Design and Simulation of Linear Engine, Simulation Reality 2003 MSC-Softwares, Malaysia, 4 August 2003.

6. A. K. Ariffin, Computational Mechanics; Teaching and Research Experiences, Computational Mechanics & Numerical Analysis (CMNA) 2003 Syiah Kuala Univ. Banda Acheh, INDONESIA, 5 April 2003, pp. 1-9.

7. A. K. Ariffin, Applications of Finite Element Simulation in Bio-Mechanics, Seminar for Orthopaedic Department, HUKM, 3 July 2002.

8. A. K. Ariffin, Computational Mechanics Research Related to Automotive in UKM, National Automotives Research, UTP, 12 Nov. 2001.

9. A. K. Ariffin and S. Abdullah, Finite Element Modeling; Teaching, Research and Industrial Applications, Scientific Computing and Modeling SCM-2000, MINT, 12-14 Nov. 2000.

6 Proceedings (International)

1. M. S. A. Hadi & A. K. Ariffin. KI Evaluation by The Displacement Extrapolation Technique Using Adaptive Dense Mesh Finite Element on Distributed Parallel Processors, Computational & Experimental Mechanics (CEM) 2007, Palm Garden Hotel IOI Resort, Putrajaya, MALAYSIA, November 27 – 28, 2007.

2. Abdulnaser M. Alshoaibi & A. K. Ariffin. Prediction of Fatigue Life and Crack Path of Two-Dimensional Specimens using Adaptive Mesh Finite Element Strategy, Computational & Experimental Mechanics (CEM) 2007, Palm Garden Hotel IOI Resort, Putrajaya, MALAYSIA, November 27 – 28, 2007.

3. A. K. Ariffin, M.R.M., Akramin, S. Huzni, S. Abdullah & M. J. Ghazali. Probabilistic Analysis of Cracked Structures with Uncertainty Parameters, 7th International Conference On Fracture & Strength of Solid, Urumiqi China, August 27 – 29, 2007.

4. M. M. Rahman & A. K. Ariffin, 2006. Improvement of fatigue life of a new two-stroke free piston engine component using the nitriding surface treatment process. First Regional Conference on Vehicle Engineering and Technology (RIVET), pp. 1-10.

5. M. Alshoaibi, A. K. Ariffin, Z.M. Nopiah, M.S.A. Hadi, S. Huzni, M.R.M., Akramin, Numerical Estimation of Stress Intensity Factor in Linear Elastic Crack Growth, Computational Mechanics & Numerical Analysis (CMNA2006), Syiah Kuala Univ. Banda Acheh, Indonesia, 12-14 May 2006, pp. 36-42.

6. Z. Mohamed, A. K. Ariffin, A. M. Alshoaibi, M.S.A. Hadi, S. Huzni, & M.R.M. Akramin, Crack Propagation Behaviour with Hole Under Mode I Loading, Computational Mechanics & Numerical Analysis (CMNA2006), Syiah Kuala Univ. Banda Acheh, Indonesia, 12-14 May 2006, pp. 281-285.

7. M. A. Hannan, A. Hussain, A. Mohamed, H. Sanusi and A. K. Ariffin, Tire Pressure Monitoring Syatem: A MEMS Automotive Application in Intelligent Tires, 3rd International Symposium on Mevhatronics (ISM2006), Sharjah, UAE, 18-20 April 2006, pp. 1-6.

8. A. K. Ariffin & S. M. Tahir, Fracture in Metal Powder Compact, 8th International Conference on Computational Plasticity, Barcelona, 5 – 7 Sept. 2005, pp. 898-901.

9. M. M. Rahman, A. K. Ariffin and Tulus, Influence of Surface Treatments of Fatigue Life of a Free Piston Engine Linear Generator Engine Components using Random Loading. International Conference on Applied Mathematics (ICAM05), Bandung, Indonesia, 22-26 August 2005, pp. 596-610.

7 Proceedings (National)

1. M.R.M. Akramin, A. K. Ariffin & N.A.N. Mohamed, Capabilities of Probabilistic Approach in Crack Propagation Modeling, Seminar Penyelidikan Siswazah Zamalah, Bangi, 29-30 August 2006, pp. 93-96.

2. Tulus and A. K. Ariffin, Simulation of Pressure in the Combustion Chamber of Two-Stroke Linear Engine. National Seminar on Operation Research and Applied Mathematics, Bandung, 27 August 2005, pp. 1-9.

3. Tulus, A. K. Ariffin, S. Abdullah & N. Muhamad, Computation of Heat Transfer in Cylinder Block of Two-Stroke Linear Engine Using Finite Element Method, Prosiding Simposium Kebangsaan Sains Matematik ke XIII, Kedah, 31 May – 2 June 2005, pp. 512-517.

4. Tulus, A. K. Ariffin, S. Abdullah & N. Muhamad, Mathematical Modeling of Heat Transfer in Combustion Chamber of Two-Stroke Linear Engine, Proceedings of Computational & Experimental Mechanics, Bangi, 17-18 May 2005, pp. 17-26.

5. M. M. Rahman, A. K. Ariffin, N. Jamaludin and C. H. C. Haron, Finite Element Based Life Prediction of Linear Generator Engine Mounting. Proceedings of Computational & Experimental Mechanics, Bangi, 17-18 May 2005, pp. 313-321.

6. M. M. Rahman, A. K. Ariffin, N. Jamaluddin and C. H. C. Haron, Vibration Fatigue Analysis of a New Two-stroke Linear Generator Engine using Finite Element Simulation. Proceedings of Computational & Experimental Mechanics, Bangi, 17-18 May 2005, pp. 259-267.

7. Tulus, A. K. Ariffin, S. Abdullah, and N. Muhamad, Heat Transfer In Magnet Housing Of Linear Generator Using Finite Element Method, Proceedings of Computational & Experimental Mechanics, Bangi, 17-18 May 2005, pp. 89-98.

8 Proceedings (Internal):

1. Tulus, Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Shahrir Abdullah and Norhamidi Muhamad, Analisis Pemindahan Haba Enjin Penjana Linear Menggunakan Kaedah Unsur Terhingga, Seminar Penyelidikan Siswazah Zamalah, Bangi, 18 July 2005, pp. 51-61.

2. Md. Mustafizur Rahman, Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Nordin Jamaluddin and Che Hassan Che Haron, Durability and Fatigue analysis of linear Engine, Seminar Pelajar Siswazah Fakulti Kejuruteraan (SPS 2004), Bangi, 10 –11 Aug 2004.

3. Z. A. Rasid, N. A. N. Mohammed & A. K. Ariffin, An Initial Study on the Improvement of the Dynamic Thermomechanical Behaviour of the SMA Hybrid Composite Using Finite Element Method, Seminar Pelajar Siswazah Fakulti Kejuruteraan (SPS 2004), Bangi, 10 –11 Aug 2004.

4. N. H. Ismail, A. K. Ariffin and N. Jamaludin, Kesan Terikan Plastik Berulang Terhadap Komponen Automotif Dengan Beban Rawak, Prosiding Seminar IRPA RMK-8 2003, Melaka, 21-23 Dec 2003, pp. 375-378.

5. Syahril, Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Kamaruzzaman Sopian, Che Hasan Che Haron. Analisis Kebuk Pembakaran dan Ruang Tendang Balik Enjin Penjana Lelurus. Seminar Siswazah Fakulti Kejuruteraan, NIOSH Bangi, Selangor. 15-16 Oct 2003.

6. A. R. Ismail, A. K. Ariffin, & Z.M. Nopiah, Pengoptimuman Bentuk dan Pendomainan Semula Menggunakan Jejaring Adaptif, Prosiding Penyelidikan dan Pengembangan 2003 JKMB, Penang, 10-12 Oct 2003, pp. 33-38.

7. F.R.M. Romlay, A. K. Ariffin, C.H. Kiat & N.A.N. Mohamed, Model Perambatan Retak Menggunakan Kaedah Monte Carlo, Prosiding Penyelidikan dan Pengembangan 2003 JKMB, Penang, 10-12 Oct 2003, pp. 39-44.

8. C. H. Yan, A. K. Ariffin, & M.J.M. Nor, Kaedah Induk-Pekerja dalam Analisis Perambatan Retak dengan Unsur Terhingga Jejaring Adaptif, Prosiding Penyelidikan dan Pengembangan 2003 JKMB, Penang, 10-12 Oct 2003, pp. 45-50.

9 Manuscript

1. Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Motivasi Pelajar Cemerlang, Engineering Faculty, UKM 2001.

2. Ahmad Kamal Ariffin and M. M. Rahman, Manual Asas NASTRAN for WINDOWS, Engineering Faculty, UKM 2001.

3. Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Finite Element Computation using MATLAB, a chapter in Applications of MATLAB in Engineering, Dept of Mech. & Mat. Eng, UKM, 2000.

4. Ahmad Kamal Ariffin and Mohd Jailani Mohd Nor, 'Kaedah Penyelidikan Kejuruteraan', Dept of Mech. & Mat. Eng, UKM, 2000.

5. Ahmad Kamal Ariffin and M. M. Rahman, Manual Asas COSMOS/M, Engineering Faculty, UKM 2000.

6. Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Rasuk dan Topang, chapters in Panduan Makmal Tahun II, Dept of Mech. & Mat. Eng, UKM, 2000.

7. Jaafar Sahari, Mohd Jailani Mohd Nor, Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Mohd Zaki Nuawi, Kamaruzaman Sopian, Che Husna Azhari, Kaedah Penyelidikan Kejuruteraan, In Malay, Dept of Mech. & Mat. Eng, UKM, 1999.

8. Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Powder Metallurgy and Ceramic Materials, Dept of Mech. & Mat. Eng, UKM, 1997.

9. Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Pengenalan Pengurusan Projek (Introduction to Project Management), Dept of Mech. & Mat. Eng, UKM, 1997.

10. Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Mekanik dan Bahan (Mechanical and Materials), Dept of Mech. & Mat. Eng, UKM, 1996.