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Prediction of Durability, Resilient Modulus and Resistance Value of Cement Kiln Dust-Stabilized Expansive Clay for Flexible Pavement Application Using Artificial Neural Networks
Artificial neural networks (ANNs) can be used in soil stabilization aspect of geotechnical engineering. As such, this study aimed at applying the...
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Performance Evaluation of Wearing Course Asphalt Mixes Based on Resilient Modulus, Indirect Tensile Strength and Marshall Stability
The roadway industry in Pakistan is flourishing with one belt one road project. In near future, the roads of the country will help to accommodate the...
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Electrostatic actuators with constant force at low power loss using matched dielectrics
Electrostatic multilayer systems, which often employ thin polymer films in combination with displaceable insulating fluids, can enable actuation in...
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Tree-Based Ensemble Methods: Predicting Asphalt Mixture Dynamic Modulus for Flexible Pavement Design
The hot mix asphalt (HMA) dynamic modulus (∣E*∣), or stress/strain response measurement under dynamic loading, is considered the primary mechanical...
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Prediction of resilient modulus for subgrade soils based on ANN approach
The resilient modulus ( M R ) of subgrade soils is usually used to characterize the stiffness of subgrade and is a crucial parameter in pavement design....
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Experimental study of the effects of contact loss under a shield tunnel invert
Contact loss (CL) between tunnel linings and surrounding ground can greatly affect tunnel safety and has remained a crucial tunnel engineering issue....
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Modeling of Stress Relaxation Modulus for a Nanocomposite Biosensor by Relaxation Time, Yield Stress, and Zero Complex Viscosity
This paper presents a simple equation for the stress relaxation modulus, G(t) , of nanocomposite biosensor and blend films by relaxation time, yield...
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Polya urn model-based performance assessment of PSC bridges: prestress loss consideration
A methodology for performance assessment of prestressed concrete (PSC) girder bridge system, based on strain monitoring in limited number of girders,...
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Loss of Bond Action in FRP-Strengthened Structural Elements: Modeling
The contribution focuses on the modeling of the interface between Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) and concrete. The customized procedure designed for...
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Using a dividing open-pit blast (DOPB) method to reduce ore loss and dilution caused by blast-induced rock movement
To reduce the ore loss and dilution caused by blast-induced rock movement in open-pit bench blasting, a dividing open-pit blast (DOPB) method was...
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Bi-objective Sound Transmission Loss Optimal Design of Double Panels Using a Genetic Algorithm
This paper presents a bi-objective optimization of double panels for simultaneously minimizing mass while maximizing the weighted sound transmission...
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Age-Adjusted Effective Elastic Modulus of High-Performance Concrete at Early Age
One of the key parameters governing the stresses due to restrained deformation, and thereby the associated risk of cracking, is the elastic modulus...
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Prestressing low clinker structural concrete elements by ultra-high modulus carbon fibre reinforced polymer tendons
The combination of low clinker high-performance concrete (LCHPC) and ultra-high modulus (UHM) carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) tendons was...
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Loss and Efficiency Analysis of the Brushless Direct Current Motor with an Amorphous Stator Core
Due to the demand for energy conservation, the loss and efficiency of a brushless direct current (BLDC) motor is investigated. In order to improve...
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Effect of Chemical and Biological Stabilization on the Resilient Modulus of Clay Subgrade Soil
According to the geotechnical section of the Kyoto Protocol, researches on nontraditional materials such as polymers and new methods like biological...
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Monitoring the changes in the dynamic properties of an RC building experiencing column loss
In this study, an existing six-storey reinforced concrete building with an asymmetric structural plan and soft storey irregularity was used as a test...
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Drying Shrinkage of Alkali-Activated Paste, Mortar and Concrete—A Comparison Study for Varying Activator Modulus
Alkali-activated binder (AAB) is gaining popularity as a viable substitute for Portland cement (PC). A reaction between aluminosilicate-rich...
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Axial-Shear-Flexural Interaction Behavior of a Double-Span Steel Beam Under a Column-Loss State Using the Pushdown Method
The axial-shear-flexural interaction behavior of a double-span steel beam in a column-loss state is a complex phenomenon that demands more...
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Two-stage identification of interlayer contact loss for CRTS III prefabricated slab track based on multi-index fusion
To accurately identify the potential contact loss of the China railway track system (CRTS) III prefabricated slab track, a finite element model with...
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Develo** Resilient Modulus Prediction Models Based on Experimental Results of Crushed Hornfels Mixes with Different Gradations and Plasticity
Mechanistic pavement design procedures of flexible pavement based on elastic-layer theories require the determination or estimation of resilient...
