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Open AccessEffect of natural fractures on mechanical properties and fracture patterns of shale at microscopic scale: an example from the Lower Cambrian Niutitang formation in Qianbei region
In order to explore the influence of natural fractures on the mechanical properties and failure modes of shale at the micro scale, uniaxial compression numerical experiments were conducted on the shale of the ...
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Correction to: Experimental investigations on the thermal performance of ultrasonic field in pool boiling on rib surfaces
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Open AccessKnowledge Extraction and Discovery Based on BIM: A Critical Review and Future Directions
In the past, knowledge in the fields of Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries mainly come from experiences and are documented in hard copies or specific electronic databases. In order to ...
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Microstructural characteristics and mechanical properties of bronze/steel bimetallic laminated composite prepared by protective atmosphere casting process
The bonding quality of bronze/steel bimetallic laminated composite is the key factor to whether it can be used in poor working conditions. In this study, bimetallic billets were prepared by the protective atmo...
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Special Issue on “Materials and Processes for Ground Engineering Infrastructure”
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Open AccessA review of recent advances in tribology
The reach of tribology has expanded in diverse fields and tribology related research activities have seen immense growth during the last decade. This review takes stock of the recent advances in research perta...
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Open AccessTribological behaviors of Ni-modified citric acid carbon quantum dot particles as a green additive in polyethylene glycol
A novel green lubricating oil additive (carbon quantum dot (CQD) particle-doped nickel (Ni-CQD)) was synthesized from citric acid and nickel acetate. The effects of CQD and Ni-CQD nanoparticles on the tribolog...
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Open AccessIn memoriam: Duncan Dowson (1928–2020)
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Open AccessSpark-based real-time proactive image tracking protection model
With rapid development of the Internet, images are spreading more and more quickly and widely. The phenomenon of image illegal usage emerges frequently, and this has marked impacts on people’s normal life. The...
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Open AccessToward Enhancing Wearability and Fashion of Wearable Supercapacitor with Modified Polyurethane Artificial Leather Electrolyte
Inspired by the sophisticated artificial leather garment industry and toward enhancing wearability of energy storage devices, we demonstrate a polyurethane artificial leather supercapacitor with large sheet el...
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Erratum to: Motion response prediction by hybrid panel-stick models for a semi-submersible with bracings
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Open AccessGuest editorial: Special issue on science of friction
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Open AccessEnergy dissipation of atomic-scale friction based on one-dimensional Prandtl-Tomlinson model
The energy transition and dissipation of atomic-scale friction are investigated using the one-dimensional Prandtl-Tomlinson model. A systematic study of the factors influencing the energy dissipation is conduc...
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Open AccessIndocyanine Green Nanoparticles for Theranostic Applications
Theranostics is a concept that integrated imaging and therapy. As an emerging field, it embraces multiple techniques to arrive at an individualized treatment purpose. Indocyanine green (ICG) is a near infrared...
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Open AccessEnergy dissipation in atomic-scale friction
The mechanisms of energy dissipation are discussed in this paper by reviewing the models and research in atomic-scale friction. The study is undertaken to answer a fundamental question in the study of friction...
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Open AccessAn Improved Ranking Strategy for Fuzzy Multiple Attribute Group Decision Making
In this paper, we develop an improved ranking strategy for fuzzy multiple attribute group decision making. First, we introduce a method for multiple attribute group decision making and show that method can not...
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Open AccessUse of the Location Inverse Solution to Reduce Ghost Images
Through-the-wall imaging (TWI) is a difficult but important task for both law enforcement and military missions. Acquiring information on both the internal features of a structure and the location of people in...