All-solid-state flexible dye-sensitized solar cells will not only expand the application scenarios of solar cells but also significantly extend the lifetime of solar cells. However, improving their bending-resistant ability is still a great challenge...
Al-air batteries are regarded as potential power source for flexible and wearable devices. However, the traditional cathodes of Al-air batteries are easy to be broken after continuous bending. This is why few Al-air batteries have been tested under t...
This paper investigates the bending resistance of an innovative lightweight composite floor system, LWT-FLOOR. The system consists of built-up cold-formed steel elements that are spot-welded and connected to the concrete slab using demountable shear...
With the advancement of backfill mining technology, cemented high-concentration backfill (CHB), composed of solid particles, such as high-concentration tailings or waste rock mixed with a small amount of binder, has gained widespread applications due...
Coronal preflaring NiTi files should possess proper hardness, resistance to fracture and flexibility. This study compared the bending resistance and cyclic fatigue resistance of three orifice preflaring NiTi files. HyFlex EDM Orifice opener (#25/12),...
This paper deals with the cross-sectional analysis of the resistance of RC members subjected to a bending moment with or without axial forces. To determine section resistance, the nonlinear material law for concrete in compression is assumed accordin...
An optimization design of the bending-vibration resistance of magnetorheological elastomer carbon fibre reinforced polymer sandwich sheets (MECFRPSSs) was studied in this paper. Initially, by adopting the classical laminate theory, the Reddy’s...
To popularize the complete replacement of natural sand with manufactured sand, a study was performed to determine the effect of adding polypropylene fibres (PPFs) to increase the bending strength and carbonization resistance of manufactured sand conc...
Barley lodging—specifically stem lodging—occurs when the bending moments from wind and ear weight exceed the culm’s load-bearing capacity. Lodging risk decreases as plant height decreases and culm strength increases. Geometry (stem...
This paper presents a mechanism and method for simulating the axial–shear–bending interaction of a reinforced concrete (RC) column. The three-dimensional model of a multi-story infilled RC frame was modeled using the OpenSees software. St...
The traditional magnetorheological (MR) damper subject to the limited space has shortcomings such as small damping force, narrow dynamic range and low adaptability. In this study, a new MR damper with folded resistance gaps and bending magnetic circu...
The resistances of HVH sections (H—horizontal upper flange, V—vertical web, H—horizontal bottom flange) were investigated by the authors in the frame of the large parametrical studies focused on the complete HVH-section categories:...
Foamed asphalt cold recycled mixtures can provide an effective approach for the reutilization of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), but conventional asphalt foaming technology primarily exploits matrix asphalt as the raw material. To address this issu...
Cracking is one of the main distresses in asphalt pavement. At present, few studies have been conducted on the cracking performance of asphalt mixtures from the field due to the difficulty of sample collection. Therefore, this study aims to assess th...
This study aimed to evaluate and compare the dynamic cyclic fatigue, torsional and bending resistance of two novel RACE EVO (FKG Dentaire SA, La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland) and R-Motion (FKG) nickel–titanium instruments with traditional RaCe (...
Polyurethane cement (PUC) is a kind of high-strength composite bending and strengthening material that is made by adding an appropriate amount of super fine aggregate, such as cement, into the polyurethane matrix. Carbon nanofiber polyurethane cement...
Gypsum-based interior coatings are used due to their excellent fire resistance and thermal and acoustic properties. In recent decades, the development of these calcium sulfate-based coatings has been linked with the use of new additives that allow th...
Although nickel–titanium (NiTi) rotary files are invaluable tools in dentistry, the relationship between their properties and performance has not been elucidated. Herein, the performance of gold heat-treated (ProTaper Gold and ProfaTaper Gold),...
Flexible electrodes should have a good mechanical durability and electrical properties under even extreme bending and deformation conditions. We fabricated such an electrode using an inkjet printing system. In addition, annealing was performed under...
This article presents the results of a computer study of electrical conductivity and deformation behavior of new graphene–carbon nanotube (CNT) composite films under bending and stretching. Mono- and bilayer hybrid structures with CNTs (10,0) a...
The issues of numerous steel beam components and the tendency for deck cracking under negative bending moment zones have long been challenges faced by traditional composite I-beams with flat steel webs. This study introduces an optimized approach by...
Bent heat pipes in spacecraft thermal-control systems are often exposed to spatially distributed heat loads, but the combined effects of bend geometry and heat-source arrangement remain poorly quantified for aluminum-ammonia axially grooved heat pipe...
A ZrB2–copper–graphite composite was produced through powder metallurgy and was tested as a new electric brush material. The aim of this paper was to study the effect of ZrB2 addition on the composite’s properties. Besides its physi...
Flexible resistive bend sensors are essential for monitoring human movement in smart rehabilitation and soft robotics. However, widespread adoption is currently hindered by a trade-off between the high cost of metal-film technologies and the performa...
With the escalating demands for downsizing and functionalizing mobile electronics, flexible electronics have become an important aspect of future technologies. To address limitations concerning junction deformation, we developed a new connection meth...
Improving the durability of reinforced concrete sleepers is essential for railway infrastructure exposed to dynamic loading, moisture, and repeated freeze–thaw action. This study proposes a material-level modification approach for heavy concret...
Lodging is a major constraint to rice productivity and grain quality. The mechanical strength of basal internodes, particularly bending resistance (BDR), is a critical determinant of lodging resistance. In this study, we evaluated the BDR of the thir...
This paper studies the behavior of lattice girder composite slabs with monolithic joint under bending. A full-scale experiment is performed to investigate the overall bending resistance, deflection and the final crack distribution of latticed girder...
The suitability of stacked thin films for next-generation display technology was analyzed based on their properties and geometrical designs to evaluate the mechanical reliability of transparent conducting thin films utilized in flexural displays. In...
Low-temperature crack resistance is the core issue affecting the promotion of rejuvenated asphalt, but most current studies do not consider the creep relaxation characteristics of rejuvenated asphalt mixture at low temperatures, which is inconsistent...
The estimation of ship resistance in ice is a fundamental area of research and poses a substantial challenge for the design and safe use of ships in ice-covered waters. In order to estimate the ice resistance with greater reliability, we develop in t...
Low-temperature active-screen plasma nitriding (ASPN) was applied in this study to improve the bending rigidity and corrosion resistance of a small-diameter thin pipe composed of austenitic stainless steel (SUS 304). The inner and outer diameters of...
This study investigated the preparation of bacterial nanocellulose yarn, a high-strength and high-modulus cellulose-based textile material. Compared with the previously used wet spinning and electrospinning methods, the film-cutting, drawing and twis...
Stalk lodging (the structural failure of plant stems prior to harvest) remains a major constraint to global cereal crop production, reducing yields, impairing grain quality, and increasing harvest losses. Since cellulose microfibrils are the primary...
The investigation conducted in this study focused on assessing the withdrawal resistance of T-joints and the bending moment capacity in the tension and compression of corner joints. For samples, preparation glued-in loose tenons (Domino dowels) and d...
Currently, there are limitations in the research on the use of carbon fiber geogrids to prevent low-temperature cracking in asphalt pavements. This study aims to comparatively investigate the effects of carbon fiber-based geogrid type and dense-grade...
The paper presented aimed at examining the effect of a fiber-reinforced concrete layer in the compressed zone on the mechanical properties of composite fiber-reinforced concrete slabs. Steel fibers (SF) and polypropylene fibers (PP) in the amount of...
Cracks in asphalt mixtures compromise the structural integrity of roads, increase maintenance costs, and shorten pavement lifespan. These cracks allow for water infiltration, accelerating pavement deterioration and jeopardizing vehicle safety. This r...
This paper examines and provides a robust solution to the problem of yield and failure curvatures of reinforced concrete (RC) cross-sections, taking into account cracking. At the same time, it calculates the corresponding necessary reinforcement or t...
Conventional single-mode fiber (SMF) Brillouin optical time-domain reflectometry (BOTDR) suffers from a low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and severe sensing reliability due to the influence of the stimulated Brillouin scattering threshold and bend loss...
The natural ventilation of buildings can be achieved effectively with solar chimneys, which are classified into wall, roof, and combined wall–roof configurations. Among the combined systems investigated in the literature, vertical wall–ho...
Because of economic, population, and consumption patterns changes, the use of freshwater has increased significantly in the last 100 years. Notably, measurement is essential to encourage water conservation. Thus, the present study aims to evaluate th...
Flexible electronics sensors for tactile applications in multi-touch sensing and large scale manufacturing were designed and fabricated. The sensors are based on polyimide substrates, with thixotropy materials used to print organic resistances and a...
The aim of the present study is to apply an embedded resistance wire technique for curing of thermosetting resins as well as for the self-healing of thermoplastic polymers. The work consists of two parts. In the first part, Kanthal resistance wires e...
Stress-induced failure is a critical concern that influences the mechanical reliability of an indium tin oxide (ITO) film deposited on a transparently flexible polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrate. In this study, a cycling bending mechanism was...
With the increased use of reclaimed asphalt (RA), the ability of bituminous materials to resist fatigue cracking may face a decline mainly due to the aged reclaimed asphalt binder (RAB), especially when RA is used at higher rates and not sufficiently...
In this study, a reinforced geosynthetic cementitious composite mat (GCCM) with improved structural stability and reinforcement efficiency through yarn-in-lay technology was designed and manufactured. Additionally, a blowing agent was added to relax...
The article presents the results of synthesis of polymeric composite material based on epoxy binder and plant-based filler. Pre-dried and powdered wheat straw was used as a plant-based filler. The wheat straw content in the composite varied from 10 t...
The aim of this study is to achieve a fully cured thermoset matrix that is heated by a direct electric current passing through the reinforcement fibers i.e., the Joule heating effect. Two types of fibers were used as heating elements for curing the e...
In the search for functional organic biomaterials, leather constituted by collagen fibers was coated with a conducting polymer, polypyrrole. The coating was carried out during the oxidation of pyrrole in an aqueous solution of poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone...
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