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The domain wall (DW) dynamics of amorphous and nanocrystalline Co-based glass-coated microwires are explored under the influence of stress annealing. Different annealing profiles have enabled remarkable changes in coercivity and magnetostriction valu...

The final disposal of high-level nuclear waste in many countries is preferred to be in deep geological repositories. Compacted bentonites are proposed for use as the buffer surrounding the waste canisters which may be subjected to both thermal and hy...

This paper presents the results of research dealing with assessing the welding effect (temperature–stress cycles) on the residual stresses in these steels. Residual stresses, remaining in the material after technological processing, pose a risk...

Call center operators communicate with callers in different emotional states (anger, anxiety, fear, stress, joy, etc.). Sometimes a number of calls coming in a short period of time have to be answered and processed. In the moments when all call cente...

Glucosinolates, a class of secondary metabolites, mainly found in Brassicaceae, are affected by the changing environment. This review is focusing on the physiological significance of glucosinolates and their hydrolysis products in the plant response...

This groundbreaking study conducts the first-ever field push test on anchor bolts in steel–UHPC composite pavement in China, providing researchers with the opportunity to obtain the true mechanical performance of the anchor bolts after more tha...

By employing the longwall mining method, a series of intensive strata structure responses and activities will be induced including stress redistribution, fracture extension and strata movement. Due to the geological stratification feature of coal min...

The residual stress generated during heat treatment of nickel-base superalloys will affect their service performance and introduce primary cracks. In a component with high residual stress, a tiny amount of plastic deformation at room temperature can...

In the process of tissue engineering, several types of stresses can influence the outcome of tissue regeneration. This outcome can be understood by designing hydrogels that mimic this process and studying how such hydrogel scaffolds and cells behave...

The deformability of red blood cells (RBCs), expressing their ability to change their shape as a function of flow-induced shear stress, allows them to optimize oxygen delivery to the tissues and minimize their resistance to flow, especially in microc...

Scholars increasingly propose distributive justice as a means to foster effective and fair outcomes in climate adaptation. To advance the discussion on its place in climate policy, it is desirable to be able to quantitatively assess the effects of di...

Background/Objectives: Proper regulation of copper is essential for maintaining neuronal stability and is facilitated by several chaperone proteins, protecting cells from oxidative damage that would otherwise be caused by improperly regulated copper...

A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) on the fine root redistribution of mature pear trees in 2009 and 2010. The experiment consisted of four RDI treatments: MRDI-1 and SRDI-1, in which the tre...

Plants respond to abiotic stresses by activating a specific genetic program that supports survival by developing robust adaptive mechanisms. This leads to accelerated senescence and reduced growth, resulting in negative agro-economic impacts on crop...

Composite copper foil, a novel negative electrode current collector developed in recent years, can significantly enhance battery safety and energy density while also conserving metallic resources. It is found that after 9 months of long-term storage,...

The three-stage construction of concrete-encased concrete-filled steel tubular (CE-CFST) arches introduces two-stage preloads (namely, two-stage initial stresses) within the members that critically affect their seismic behavior. This paper presents a...

With the rapid urbanization and increasing development of underground spaces, foundation pit groups in complex geological environments encounter considerable challenges in deformation control. These challenges are especially prominent in cases of adj...

This study investigates the stress-dependent creep behavior of a CZ1 Zr alloy exhibiting two distinct microstructural states induced by different annealing treatments. Creep tests were conducted at 380 °C under applied stresses of 140 MPa and 260...

Recently, flexible organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs) have become more and more popular. However, the force distribution and deformation are very complex during the bending process, and it is difficult to analyze the stress and strain by theoreti...

Residual stress (RS) in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufactured structures can significantly affect mechanical performance, potentially leading to premature failure. The complex distribution of residual stresses, combined with the limita...

Stress-induced anisotropy in calcareous sand can cause an uneven displacement in island reef engineering. In this study, stiffness, as a quantitative indicator, is explored to reveal the stress-induced anisotropy in calcareous sand. Based on the disc...

This study investigates the design factors of stress wave barrier zones intended for manufacturing machines under impulse loading, using polymer discontinuously reinforced composites with specified internal microstructures, which effectively suppress...

In this study, a masonry panel under a high compressive stress to strength ratio is considered. The panel is modeled as a composite structure by considering a repeated unit cell of mortar and brick. Load redistributions due to creep in mortar and bri...

In order to study the mechanical properties of seven-wire steel strands after wire breakage failure, this study is based on the established finite-element beam-element model of seven-wire steel strands and analyzes two failure forms of symmetric wire...

Reynolds stress anisotropy is estimated from the stress spheroids, based on 20 Hz ultrasonic anemometer measurements, performed in the coastal area of northern France, over a 1.5-year long period. Size and shape variation (i.e., prolate, oblate, disk...

The deformation behavior and fracture mechanism of cast duplex stainless steel tubular specimens under different tensile stages were investigated through experimental and numerical evaluation. The results showed that the axial stress was redistribute...

The pressure relief of coal pillars in close-distance multi-coal seam goaf is a complex engineering problem with the characteristics of “dynamic mine pressure”. Hence, this paper studies such problems. First, the influence factors of the...

Corrosion product films (CPFs) have significant effects on hydrogen permeation and the corrosion process at the crack tip. This paper established a two-dimensional calculation model to simulate the formation of CPFs at the crack tip and its effects o...

Directed control of the process of structure formation of a cement composite from modern positions must be carried out taking into account the synergistic effect of its components. In particular, the cement composite, when applied with pozzolanic add...

Under drought stress, desert riparian forest plants are highly self-regulating and have their own unique water use and regulation strategies, which can respond positively in several aspects such as physiology, ecology, and individual phenotypes when...

Offloading plantar pressure in a diabetic foot with neuropathy is challenging in conventional clinical practice. Custom-made insole (CMI) materials play an important role in plantar pressure reduction, but the assessment is costly and time-consuming....

Background/Objectives: Additional lateral fixation is a method with the potential to redistribute cage loading during oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF). However, its biomechanical effects remain poorly understood. This study aimed to compare the...

Complete dentures are exposed to complex masticatory forces that may lead to material fatigue and eventual structural failure. Occlusal relationships, such as eugnathic and progenic, influence the distribution of these forces significantly. Understan...

Oxidative stress is an integral component of various stress conditions in plants, and this fact largely determines the substantial overlap in physiological and molecular responses to biotic and abiotic environmental challenges. In this review, we dis...

When excavating roadways in underground mines, stress redistribution within the surrounding rock mass leads to stress concentration and release. Should the concentrated stresses exceed the rock mass’s tensile or shear strength, rock deformation...

Cyclic failure problems in layered ductile iron are evident in a wide range of elements in transportation and mining equipment and depend on production technology and operating conditions. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of residual s...

Wellbore instability is a critical challenge in deep coalbed methane (CBM) development, especially for extended-reach horizontal wells subjected to pronounced horizontal in situ stress anisotropy. This study integrates uniaxial and triaxial laborator...

Welding and cutting behaviour may affect the mechanical properties of titanium alloy welded structures, which may have some impact on the safety assessment of the structure. This study analyses changes in residual stress in Ti80 butt-welded thick pla...

This study employs synchrotron polychromatic X-ray microdiffraction (micro-XRD) to resolve the dynamic interplay between deformation mechanisms and stress redistribution in a commercial Mg-3Al-1Zn (AZ31) alloy under uniaxial tension. Submicron-resolu...

Deep-buried tunnels in karst regions are prone to complex deformation and stress redistribution due to the heterogeneity of surrounding rock and the presence of cavities. This study establishes a three-dimensional finite element model to investigate...

Using an original methodological and technical approach, we studied the real-time dynamics of radial water transfer in roots and transpiration rate in intact maize plants in response to water stress. It was shown that the response of maize plants to...

We examine the effect of oxidative stress on the stability of mitochondrial respiratory complexes and their association into supercomplexes (SCs) in the neuron-specific Rieske iron sulfur protein (RISP) and COX10 knockout (KO) mice. Previously we rep...

With the increasing depth of mining operations, roadways experience higher ground stress and pronounced deformation. Elevated in situ stress leads to a continuous rise in vertical stress on surrounding rock. The excavation of roadways and working fac...

Recently, many tough synthetic hydrogels have been created as promising candidates in fields such as smart electronic devices. In this paper, we propose a simple strategy to construct tough and robust hydrogels. Two-dimensional Ti3C2Tx MXene nanoshee...

In this paper, the effects of the cement content and excavation speed parameters on the improvement effect of the artificial freezing method and the characteristics of frozen walls are studied by means of a field test, numerical simulation and theore...

Abiotic stresses severely impair plant growth and productivity. To counteract stress, plants have evolved intricate strategies, including the induction of stress-responsive proteins. The Arabidopsis thaliana Salt Tolerance-Related Protein (STRP) has...

This study focuses on determining stress distribution in elastic continuous beam foundations subjected to large eccentricities primarily induced by the overturning moments generated when horizontal forces, like those from earthquakes and wind, act on...

Sugar beet is an important sugar-yielding crop with some tolerance to salt, but the mechanistic basis of this tolerance is not known. In the present study, we have used whole-transcriptome RNA-seq and degradome sequencing in response to salt stress t...

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a four-carbon non-protein amino acid that acts as a defense substance and a signaling molecule in various physiological processes, and which helps plants respond to biotic and abiotic stresses. This review focuses on...

The secondary development of ABAQUS was carried out to calculate the shrinkage and creep of concrete, and a finite element model of the China Railway Track System (CRTS) II slab ballastless track was established. Then, the interlaminar stress of CRTS...