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Efficient Electromagnetic Wave Absorption and Thermal Infrared Stealth in PVTMS@MWCNT Nano-Aerogel via Abundant Nano-Sized Cavities and Attenuation Interfaces
Pre-polymerized vinyl trimethoxy silane (PVTMS)@MWCNT nano-aerogel system was constructed via radical polymerization, sol–gel transition and...
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Factors Affecting Small-Strain Shear Modulus of Sand–Silt Mixture Considering Different Moisture Contents
The factors affecting the small-strain shear modulus of sand–silt mixture in the saturated or dry state have been studied in the last two decades....
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Minimum compliance with obstacle constraints: an active set approach
We present a new approach to optimal design with state constraints based on active set optimization theory and implement it using a phase-field...
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Cluster-Based Multi-attribute Routing Protocol for Underwater Acoustic Sensor Networks
Underwater Acoustic Sensor Networks play a significant role in various underwater applications. There are several challenges in underwater...
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Internal erosion of a gap-graded soil and influences on the critical state
Water retaining structures are critical elements of civil infrastructure. Internal erosion of soils forming the containment structures may occur...
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Undrained monotonic shear behavior of sand mixed with a small amount of fines content
There exists no clear consensus about the effect of fines on the undrained monotonic shear behavior of mixed soil. The contribution of fines in the...
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Ultrasound-based freeze–thaw damage evaluation of graphene-basalt fiber asphalt mixtures
In this study, a unified calculation expression for freeze–thaw damage variables, including the ultrasound longitudinal wave velocity and void ratio,...
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Evaluation of Strength Behavior of Aggregates Mixed with Tire Chips in Granular Piles
This paper discusses the assessment of optimum mix proportions of aggregates and tire chips based on shear strength and index properties (unit weight...
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Role of layer thickness on the damage mechanism in the LPBFed copper alloy
Parts with interior voids created by the LPBF process are known to have the potential to cause fracture when subjected to mechanical loading. In this...
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DEM study on the effect of particle shape on the shear behaviour of granular materials
This study investigates the effects of particle convexity, sphericity and aspect ratio (AR) on the behaviour of sheared granular materials using...
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3D DEM-based particle-scale analysis of drained and undrained triaxial behaviors of granular materials
Some numerical simulations of drained and undrained triaxial tests on granular materials with different initial densities are carried out with the...
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Effects of Particle Breakage on the Mechanical Behavior of Calcareous Sand Under Confined Compression Tests
Particle breakage plays a pivotal role in sha** the deformation behavior of granular soils when subjected to compression. To comprehensively assess...
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Full-Scale Construction Test for Improvement of RC Void Slab Bridges Using UHPFRC – Part 1: Experimental Test Plan
Kajima Corporation and NEXCO Central started a joint research and development (R&D) project to develop a method for improving existing RC void slab...
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Emperor Penguin Optimized Q Learning Method for Energy Efficient Opportunistic Routing in Underwater WSN
Underwater Wireless Sensor Network (UWSN) is a popular technique for monitoring marine environments. It consists of several acoustic channels, sink...
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Role of boundary condition, stress–suction coupling, and effective stress in swelling of densely compacted Gaomiaozi bentonite
The swelling behavior of compacted bentonite needs to be analyzed in detail to ensure the buffer functions in deep geological repositories. In this...
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Soil-Structure Interface Under Constant Normal Stiffness
The mechanical behavior at soil-structure interface (SSI) has a crucial influence on the safety and stability of geotechnical structures. However,...
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Improved Aeration Using Perforated Venturi Throat of a Vertical Liquid Jet System with Downcomer
The performance of a vertical water jet system with a downcomer for bubble generation has been investigated experimentally. The aeration rate was...
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Validation of the STEG Code against Experimental Data on Hydrodynamics of a Horizontal Steam Generator
AbstractA numerical analysis of the experiments addressed to studies of hydrodynamic processes in a horizontal steam generator has been performed...
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Gradation of Aggregates Using Standard Codes and Particle Packing Methods - A Comparative Study
Concrete being the second most consumed material by mankind’, the material selection for its manufacturing process certainly influences the quality...
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Investigating the influence of design parameters on the flow characteristics of a rectangular gas-solid fluidized bed with non-spherical particles
Fluidization with non-spherical particles finds extensive applications in various industries. Most studies focused on spherical particles, although...
