Inflammatory attacks and demyelination in the central nervous system (CNS) are the key factors responsible for the damage of neurons in multiple sclerosis (MS). Remyelination is the natural regenerating process after demyelination that also provides...
This study aims to investigate the mechanical behavior of cement mortar and concrete through a hybrid approach that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) techniques with finite element modeling (FEM). Support Vector Machine (SVM) models with Radial...
The Concrete Damage Plasticity (CDP) model is a widely used constitutive model to represent the non-linear behavior of concrete in numerical analysis. However, a limited number of studies compared the level of accuracy of numerical models with the ma...
To address the dual challenges of improving precast cable trench joint performance and promoting solid waste recycling for carbon neutrality, this study developed a jute fiber-reinforced recycled aggregate concrete (JFRAC) and established a complete...
Voids behind tunnel linings are common hidden defects in underground engineering, leading to reduced structural capacity and potential safety hazards. To address the deficiencies in the understanding of the mechanism and the optimization of design of...
This study investigated both the static and dynamic behavior of silicate materials through a series of experimental and numerical tests. Compression tests were conducted on cubic samples, three-point bending tests on beams, and perforation tests on s...
Crack patterns provide critical information about the structural integrity and safety of concrete structures. However, until now, there has been a lack of sufficient studies on using the Finite Element (FE) method to investigate the characteristics o...
In this paper, 3D finite element simulations were conducted for lap-spliced ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) beams using ABAQUS software. Based on the concrete damaged plasticity (CDP) model, the plastic damage factor was introduced to simulate...
With the continuous utilization of renewable energy, the number of onshore wind turbines is increasing. Small design improvements can save costs and facilitate the maintenance and repair of the wind turbine foundation. In this paper, an existing grav...
This study explores a technique for enhancing the punching strength of reinforced concrete (RC) flat slabs, namely carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP). Four large-scale RC flat slabs were fabricated, to assess the efficacy of this strengthening me...
Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates have gained attention for their potential to reduce carbon emissions in construction. The impact of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP Laminate) on carbon emissions and the influence of elasto-plast...
In the context of reinforced concrete (RC) arch bridges, while the incorporation of full sections of steel fibers can enhance the bridge’s toughness, cracking resilience, and bearing capacity, achieving an optimal balance between structural per...
This paper presents an experimental and numerical study into the shear response of brick masonry triplet prisms under different levels of precompression, as well as samples reinforced with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strips. Masonry triple...
Constructing a tunnel with a large longitudinal slope and a small-radius sharp curve is challenging. During the construction process, it necessitates a series of intricate operations, including adjusting the horizontal and vertical posture of the shi...
Traditional expansion joints in bridge structures are prone to durability problems, such as leakage, corrosion, and high maintenance demands, which can significantly reduce service life. To overcome these limitations, ultra-high-performance concrete...
Objectives: Endotoxemia is associated with pronounced gastrointestinal (GI) inflammatory responses and disruption of local neurochemical regulation. Although cytidine-5′-diphosphocholine (CDP-choline) and choline exert anti-inflammatory effects...
In bridge reinforcement projects, damaged T-beams are the most common objects for reinforcement, yet the interface bonding and bending performance of UHPC reinforcement on T-beams have hardly been studied. To ensure the reliability and stability of U...
The rising environmental concerns over cement-based construction materials have led to the development of sustainable alternatives. Among these, geopolymers represent a promising class of low-carbon binders offering environmental benefits and competi...
Several stress-strain models were used to predict the strengths of steel fiber reinforced concrete, which are distinctive of the material. However, insufficient research has been done on the influence of hybrid fiber combinations (comprising two or m...
The derailment of a high-speed train in a tunnel will cause a very serious accident, but there are few research articles on anti-collision facilities in tunnels. In order to promote the sustainable development of high-speed trains and reduce the seve...
This paper presents a comprehensive finite element analysis (FEA) of pre-stressed Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) girders, showcasing intricate structural behaviors under various loading conditions. Utilizing advanced finite element modeling t...
The rapid expansion of multi-cloud environments enables the fulfillment of the dynamic and diverse resource requirements of cloud applications. Cumulative data processing (CDP) applications, which handle incrementally generated data in stages like pr...
Background: Possible solutions to overcome the many challenges of home delivery are collection and delivery points (CDPs). In addition to commercial facilities, the role of CDPs can also be played by users’ households, providing a crowd storage...
Obesity, a major risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases, arises from chronic energy imbalance and ectopic lipid deposition. This study investigated the anti-obesity potential of Coral dealbatus crude polysaccharides (CDP), a previously uncharacteri...
In this study, we developed γ-cyclodextrin-based multifunctional nanoparticles (NPs) for tumor-targeted therapy. The NPs were self-assembled using a γ-cyclodextrin (γCD) coupled with phenylacetic acid (PA), 2,3-dimethylmaleic anhydr...
The current and projected trends of growth in online shopping might change the activity and travel patterns in Christchurch, one of the largest cities in New Zealand. Online shopping might reduce consumers’ shopping trips, but it has substantia...
Polysaccharides (CDP-D2-N1) were extracted from Cistanche deserticola and used as an immunomodulatory substance to control inflammation and cytokines. This article chose LPS-induced inflammation model in RAW264.7 as the study subject and discloses th...
Cistanche deserticola polysaccharide (CDP) exhibits pleiotropic bioactivities, yet its splenic-protective profile remains incompletely defined. Here, male ICR mice were challenged with cyclophosphamide (CTX) to establish an immunosuppressed model and...
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a highly aggressive subtype linked to a high rate of metastasis and low survival rates worldwide. Bacterial cyclodipeptides (CDPs) demonstrate anticancer properties by targeting multiple signaling pathways. The...
Different disciplines are developing various methods for determining and dealing with uncertainties in complex systems. The constrained disorder principle (CDP) accounts for the randomness, variability, and uncertainty that characterize biological sy...
A bioactive polysaccharide (CDP-D1) was isolated from the bulbs of Cistanche deserticola and purified by DEAE anion-exchange chromatography, yielding a purity of 95.5% and a recovery rate of 33.1%. It exhibits an irregular amorphous structure, with a...
Environmental disclosure and environmental, social, and governance assessments are gaining importance, using Corporate Disclosure Project (CDP) scores to evaluate corporate environmental disclosure. However, scarce evidence links CDP scores with perf...
Uncertainty in biology refers to situations in which information is imperfect or unknown. Variability, on the other hand, is measured by the frequency distribution of observed data. Biological variability adds to the uncertainty. The Constrained Diso...
Background: MASLD is a disorder linked to lipid metabolism and obesity, increasingly prevalent among sedentary people and leading to hepatic fibrosis. Cyclodipeptides (CDPs) have promising anti-obesogenic and liver-protective potential. Methods: CDP...
Doxorubicin (DOX), a clinical broad-spectrum anthracycline chemotherapeutic agent, induces dose-dependent cardiotoxicity that progresses to heart failure (HF), thereby severely limiting its clinical application. Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidativ...
This paper proposes a self-insulating joint design based on the cable-driven parallel-series (CDPS) mechanism and electrical insulation analysis. The design provides the motions, mechanic support, and electrical insulation for robotic arms in live-li...
Cell therapy usually accompanies cell detachment as an essential process in cell culture and cell collection for transplantation. However, conventional methods based on enzymatic cell detachment can cause cellular damage including cell death and sene...
In this study, based on the concrete damaged plasticity (CDP) model in the ABAQUS software, various plastic damage factor calculation methods were introduced to obtain CDP parameters suitable for reactive powder concrete (RPC) materials. Combined wit...
In an effort to balance the distribution of services across a given territory, dispersion and diversity models typically aim to maximize the minimum distance between any pair of facilities. Specifically, in the capacitated dispersion problem (CDP), e...
In this study, cracking patterns and widths were analytically investigated in a continuously reinforced bonded concrete overlay (CRBCO), as they developed due to temperature change and drying shrinkage, as the environmental load for the sustainable m...
Four-pile caps made from concrete are essential elements for the force transfer from the superstructure to piles or pipes. Due to the difficulties in carrying out full-scale tests and all the instrumentation involved, the use of numerical models as a...
Having access to accurate electron densities in chemical systems, especially for dynamical systems involving chemical reactions, ion transport, and other charge transfer processes, is crucial for numerous applications in materials chemistry. Traditio...
The porous particles prepared from composited calcium–ortho-phosphate (biphasic), Thai silk fibroin, gelatin, and alginate, with an organic to inorganic component ratio of 15.5:84.5, were tested for their abilities to control the release of the...
The fluffy genes flbA–flbE are well-known players in the upstream developmental activation pathway that activates the key gene brlA of central developmental pathway (CDP) to initiate conidiation in Aspergillus nidulans. Here, we report insignif...
The initial model plays an important role in seismic inversion. Generally, the initial model is constructed by lateral extrapolation of parameters under horizons constraints. However, without horizon data, initial modeling becomes a challenging task....
This study examines the potential of combining decision support approaches to identify optimal bundles of ecosystem services in a framework characterized by multiple decision-makers. A forested landscape, Zona de Intervenção Florestal o...
Community detection is a fundamental task for understanding network structures, crucial for identifying groups of nodes with close connections. However, existing methods generally treat all connections in networks as equally important, overlooking th...
This study investigates the influence of longitudinal through voids on vault lining. Firstly, a loading test was carried out on a local void model, and the CDP model was used for numerical verification. It was found that the damage to the lining caus...
The resolution-priority holographic stereogram uses spherical waves focusing on the central depth plane (CDP) to reconstruct 3D images. The image resolution near the CDP can be easily enhanced by modifying three parameters: the capturing depth, the p...
The interactome, which represents the comprehensive network of molecular interactions within biological systems, has become a crucial framework for understanding cellular functions and disease mechanisms. However, current interactome models face sign...
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