This article presents the results of an analysis of the bending load characteristics and the springback phenomenon occurring during three-point bending of 1.0 and 2.0 mm thick AW-2024 aluminium alloy sheets with rolled AW-1050A cladding. A new propri...
A recent blast design trend is to properly select cladding characteristics in order to limit blast consequences on its supporting structure. In this context, it is worth noting that cladding components may exhibit significant membrane action, and its...
The moisture load in wall assemblies is typically considered as 1% of the Wind Driving Rain (WDR) load that is deposited on the surface of wall assemblies as specified in the ASHRAE-160 standard whereas this ratio has been shown to be inaccurate as c...
The paper analyzes the issue of the reduction of load capacity in fiber cement board during a fire. Fiber cement boards were put under the influence of fire by using a large-scale facade model. Such a model is a reliable source of knowledge about the...
Equivalent load cycle sequence (ELCS) is important basic information to know that affects the reliability of the evaluation of wind-induced fatigue on metal roof claddings. In this study, an estimation method of wind-induced fatigue of metal roof cla...
Aluminum cladding panels have been used in some of the most iconic buildings around the world due to their durability, aesthetic appeal, and longevity. These panels play a critical role as the first line of defense against external forces such as win...
The utilization of sacrificial layers to strengthen civilian structures against terrorist attacks is of great interest to engineering experts in structural retrofitting. The sacrificial cladding structures are designed to be attached to the façade of...
This paper investigates the twisted wind effect on a typical super-tall building (500-m-tall square prism) by conducting pressure model wind tunnel tests. Two twisted wind fields (TWFs) with maximum yaw angles of approximately 30° and 20°, re...
This paper discusses the wind loads for designing vaulted free roofs based on a wind tunnel experiment, in which the wind force coefficients for the main wind force resisting system and the peak wind force coefficients for cladding are considered. Th...
This paper presents the results of experimental data analysis, which indicate an increased resistance of heterogeneous multilayer clad composites to dynamic loading destruction compared with homogeneous materials. The reason for this is the crack ret...
The evaluation of the shear performance of stone panel–panel joints (SPPJs) in stone cladding has important engineering significance, as it plays a crucial role in stone cladding failure. The purpose of this paper is to analyze and predict the...
Currently, the energy and environmental efficiency of buildings has led to the development of cladding systems that may help to reduce the structure’s energy demand, using techniques such as the Permeable Double Skin Façade (PDSF). Given complex aero...
In this paper, a new sacrificial cladding with foam concrete-filled square tubes (FCFST sacrificial cladding) was developed for dissipating impact energy. The impact experiment was conducted on the FCFST sacrificial claddings using a drop hammer impa...
The article discusses test results concerning an innovative surface layer obtained using the cladding with powder plasma transferred arc welding (PPTAW) method. The above-named layer, being a metal matrix composite (MCM), is characterised by high abr...
Recently, the demand for spatial structures such as retractable dome roofs is increasing. The safety of dome roofs must be ensured even when they are open. Hence, studies analyzing the peak pressure coefficients of spherical dome roofs are actively b...
The article is the continuation of a cycle of works published in a Special Issue of MDPI entitled “Innovative Technologies and Materials for the Production of Mechanical, Thermal and Corrosion Wear-Resistant Surface Layers and Coatings” related to te...
The 2019–2020 Black Summer bushfire in Australia is a good example of the frequent and severe bushfires (wildfires) observed around the world in recent years. Fire-enhanced winds and fire–wind interactions during those bushfire events hav...
The mechanism of blast damage to steel-clad concrete-filled steel tube (SCCFST) arched protective doors is studied using the dynamic response characteristics of such loads under the action of blast shock wave loads, and the ultimate blast load-bearin...
The FeCrSiNiCoC coatings with fine macroscopic morphology and uniform microstructure were made on 1Cr11Ni heat resistant steel substrate by a laser-based cladding technique. The coating consists of dendritic γ-Fe and eutectic Fe-Cr intermetalli...
Fatigue refers to the progressive and localized structural damage that occurs when a material is subjected to repeated loading and unloading, typically at levels below its ultimate strength. Several failure mechanisms have been observed in practical...
In this paper, we present an original experimental investigation on a pull-out test of a blind rivet from the external facing of sandwich panels with various core layer materials (polyisocyanurate foam, mineral wool, and expanded polystyrene). The bl...
Graded cellular material is a superb sandwich candidate for blast alleviation, but it has a disadvantage for the anti-blast design of sacrificial cladding, i.e., the supporting stress for the graded cellular material cannot maintain a constant level....
Production of aluminum alloy clad strips requires many processes, and a reduction in the number of processes has long been demanded. A method to cast clad strips directly from molten metal using a twin roll caster with copper rolls is proposed in thi...
Façade claddings, as the outer protection layer of the building’s envelope, are directly exposed to environmental degradation agents. The façades’ orientation and their distance from the sea, among other location and protection-related factors, influ...
At present, research on the influence of friction heat on the wear resistance of laser cladding layers is still lacking, and there is even less research on the temperature of laser cladding layers under different loads by a finite element program gen...
The technology of the TiB2/TiB cladding layer addresses the issue of the insufficient wear resistance of cup-shaped parts composed of titanium alloy materials. In order to eliminate the cracking problem of laser cladding TiB2/Ti-based alloy, 30%TiB2/...
In this study, a boride cladding layer with Mo2FeB2 hard phase was prepared on the GCr15 steel via plasma cladding. The phase composition, microstructure, thermal fatigue resistance, microhardness, and wear resistance of the boride cladding layer wer...
In this paper, a novel fiber with a parabolic-profile core and eight segmented trenches in cladding is designed. The designed fiber consists of the segmented trench of low refractive index in cladding and parabolic-profile of high refractive index in...
The microstructural and wear properties of laser-cladding WC/Ni-based layer on Al–Si alloy were investigated by scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and wear-testing. The results show that,...
TiC-based cermet clads were applied onto high-Cr-containing, cold work D2 tool steel substrates through laser-directed energy deposition (L-DED). A novel suspension-based preplacement method was used to apply the feedstock prior to laser cladding. Th...
Restricted by the existing construction technology, there are a lot of disconnections in the angle steel components of transmission towers. At present, there are more studies on single angle steel or cross bracing, but less on the main member contain...
Cladding for dome roofs is often made of membrane materials that are light and easy to install. Due to these characteristics, wind damage to dome roof cladding is very common. In particular, open or retractable dome roofs are prone to wind damage bec...
Rail transport is an essential component of global logistics as it supports heavy loads and reduces transportation costs. However, rail tracks often suffer from wear, fatigue, and cracking, which increase maintenance costs and shortened service life....
In this study, a cladding layer and nitriding layer were prepared on nodular cast iron, to provide guidance for remanufacturing of nodular cast iron. Their microstructure and composition and the tribological properties under dry and starved lubricati...
The service life of rails would be remarkably reduced owing to the increase of axle load, which can induce the occurrence of damages such as cracks, collapse, fat edges, etc. Laser cladding, which can enhance the mechanical properties of the rail by...
Metal-ceramic composite coatings are produced on the surface of equipment components by laser cladding, improving the abrasive wear resistance of components and extending their service life. However, defects such as brittleness and cracks limit the w...
Traditional low-carbon steels provide the strength needed to satisfy industrial demands. Low-carbon steel’s poor corrosion resistance is one of its main drawbacks. Due to this restriction, corrosion-resistant materials such as super duplex stai...
To enhance the lifespan of drill pipes and minimize wear, this study introduces a bionic structure model inspired by the pit shape structure found in the dung beetle’s abdomen. The stress distribution and wear of bionic pitted structure and ord...
Based on the need to enhance the seismic performance of point-supported steel frame precast cladding panel systems, this study proposes a novel friction-energy-dissipating connection joint. Through establishing refined finite element models, low-cycl...
The efficacy of pre-emptive therapy in the prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease and the potential association of CMV infection with the occurrence of chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD) was evaluated in 129 lung transplant recipients rec...
Zirconium alloys are widely used in nuclear water reactors as cladding materials. The cladding materials will absorb hydrogen from high temperature water during the operation of nuclear reactor. In cladding tubes, it has been common sense that circum...
Bimetallic-clad pipes demonstrate exceptional advantages in transporting corrosive oil and gas through the combination of the load-carrying capacity of the base material and the anti-corrosive function of the thin layer of corrosion-resistant alloy....
In this study, continuous multi-pass friction stir welding was used to clad dissimilar AA6061 aluminium (Al) and C2801P copper (Cu) alloy materials. The empirical relationships between three process parameters and two-factor responses of Al–Cu...
A gas turbine engine is a technological system consisting of a compressor, a combustion chamber, and other modules. All these components are subjected to dynamic and cyclic loads, which lead to fatigue cracks and mechanical damage. The aim of this wo...
Hybrid cylindrical roller thrust bearing washers of type 81212 were manufactured by tailored forming. An AISI 1022M base material, featuring a sufficient strength for structural loads, was cladded with the bearing steel AISI 52100 by plasma transferr...
Façades, as the most external building envelope component, are subject to different ex-ternal environmental loads, such as: Temperature, precipitation, damp, and wind. Therefore, the contribution of environmental actions to the occurrence of defects...
A large instantaneous axial forging load is required to be applied for the final stage of rotary friction welding (RFW), which is usually conducive to obtaining clean, compact, and high-quality joints. However, for slender fuel claddings made of moly...
Since shaft parts operate under harsh environments for a long time, many critical parts suffer from corrosion, wear and other problems, leading to part failure and inability to continue in service. It is imperative to repair failed parts and increase...
In this study, the tensile and shear strengths of aluminum 6061-differently grooved stainless steel 304 explosive clads are predicted using deep learning algorithms, namely the conventional neural network (CNN), deep neural network (DNN), and recurre...
There are only a few cost-effective solutions for coating applications in combined mechanical loading and corrosive environments. Stainless steel AISI 304 has the potential to fill this niche, showing excellent corrosion resistance while utilizing th...
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