54 Result(s)
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Erratum to: Effects of T-stresses on fracture initiation for a closed crack in compression with frictional crack faces
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Experimental validation of sound quality simulation and optimization of a four-cylinder diesel engine
A novel sound quality simulation approach was proposed to optimize the acoustic performance of a four-cylinder diesel engine. Finite element analysis, single-input and multiple-output technology, flexible mult...
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Regional medical waste management in China: a case study of Shenyang
Medical waste management is of great importance due to its potential environmental and public health risks, especially in develo** countries where both financial and technological resources on medical waste ...
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Behavior of axially loaded tubular X-joints using bolted connection: mechanical model and validation
X-joints are one of the fundamental joint configurations used in a wide range of transmission tubular structures. Experimental investigation of four tubular X-joints with bolted connection was conducted in thi...
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Drivability improvements for a single-motor parallel hybrid electric vehicle using robust controls
For a single-motor parallel hybrid electric vehicle, during mode transitions (especially the transition from electric drive mode to engine/parallel drive mode, which requires the clutch engagement), the drivab...
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Working characteristics of concrete-cored deep cement mixing piles under embankments
The concrete-cored deep cement mixing (DCM) pile is a new kind of composite pile created by inserting a precast core pile into the DCM column socket and has only been used in a few expressway projects to date....
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A numerical study of the effects of roller paths on dimensional precision in die-less spinning of sheet metal
Die-less spinning eliminates the dependence upon the mandrel of traditional spinning, but bringing about comparatively poor dimensional accuracy which needs to be improved. In this paper, roller paths in the f...
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Mass transfer and reaction kinetics of sulfuryl fluoride absorption with aqueous sodium hydroxide solutions
The mass transfer and reaction kinetics of sulfuryl fluoride (SO2F2) absorption with aqueous sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solutions were studied in an experimental double-stirred cell. Results showed that SO2F2 absorp...
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Application of generalized estimating equations for crash frequency modeling with temporal correlation
Traditional crash frequency modeling uses crash frequency data averaged across multiple years. When data size is small, crash data in each year are used in the modeling to extend the size of the samples. The e...
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Phytotoxicity of silver nanoparticles to cucumber (Cucumis sativus) and wheat (Triticum aestivum)
The increasing release of silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs) into the environment highlights the importance of exploring the interactions between Ag NPs and plants, which are the basis of most ecosystems. In this...
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Erratum to: Mass transfer and reaction kinetics of sulfuryl fluoride absorption with aqueous sodium hydroxide solutions
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Modeling a two-span rotor system based on the Hamilton principle and rotor dynamic behavior analysis
A nonlinear dynamic model of a two-span rotor system is constructed based on the Hamilton principle and the finite element method. The Musznyska model and the short bearing model are employed to describe the n...
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Characterization of zinc vapor condensation in fly ash particles using synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy
Heavy metals released from municipal solid waste incinerators have become a major environmental concern. A comprehensive knowledge of metal vapor condensation in fly ash particles during incineration is essent...
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Erratum to: Fatigue life assessment for a composite box girder bridge
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Stress-dependent undrained shear behavior of remolded deep clay in East China
Consolidated-isotropically undrained triaxial compression (CIUC) tests were performed on the reconstituted deep clay from a mine in East China. It was consolidated to maximum stresses in the range of 0.3–2.6 M...
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Emission characteristics of hazardous components in municipal solid waste incinerator residual ash
In this study, eight fly ash samples and three bottom ash samples from different areas are collected for analysis of their physicochemical properties and emission content of dioxin precursors and metals. Their...
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Influence of fin arrangement on fluid flow and heat transfer in the inlet of a plate-fin heat exchanger
Fin arrangement, which can cause temperature to be distributed non-uniformly and decrease heat exchange efficiency, can also affect fluid flow and distribution in different channels of a plate-fin heat exchang...
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Experimental study of the shear properties of reinforced ultra-high toughness cementitious composite beams
This paper presents an experimental investigation into the shear behavior of reinforced ultra-high toughness cementitious composite (UHTCC) beams through flexural tests under a point loading, where UHTCC shows...
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A cutterhead energy-saving technique for shield tunneling machines based on load characteristic prediction
In this paper, we propose a shield cutterhead load characteristic forecast method and apply it to optimize the efficiency of the cutterhead driving system. For the forecast method, wavelet transform is used fo...
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Engineering research in fluid power: a review
This article reviews recent developments in fluid power engineering, particularly its market and research in China. The development and new techniques of the pump, valve, and actuator are presented in brief wi...
