The primary challenge to the commercialization of any electric vehicle is the performance management of the battery pack. The performance of the battery module is influenced by the resistance of the inter-cell connecting plates (ICCP) and the positio...
A tenon connection structure is widely used for the blade-disk connection in turbomachinery, and its ability to resist wear influences operation life. The finite element method (FEM) has been extensively applied in predicting fretting wear due to its...
In the face of the reality that unexpectedly mobilized the governments of most central European countries (including Poland), the development of renewable energy sources (RES) seems to be an important direction. Therefore, both wind parks and solar f...
(1) Background: As the principal structural element of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a lightweight, high-performance wing-fuselage connection structure plays an important role in UAV structural integrity. Previous studies focused on the static st...
The electrical connection structure of the grid-side bushing of a converter transformer is a core current-carrying component in ultra-high voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmission systems. Under seismic conditions, it is prone to overheating and d...
A finite element dynamic modeling method considering the bolt non-uniform connection effect for the vibration characteristics of the disk–drum–shaft coupled structure is proposed. This structure consists of disks, drums, and hollow shafts...
In lateral-joint-widening projects of multi-span continuous concrete box girder bridges, significant discrepancies in longitudinal shrinkage, creep deformation, and vertical displacement between the existing and newly added bridge sections can lead t...
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Exploration of urban spatial connections and network structures of urban agglomeration in the Yangtze River Delta, as well as its influencing factors, is of great significance regarding optimization of the development pattern of the Yangtze River Del...
A dualistic structure on a smooth Riemaniann manifold M is a triple
An interconnection network is usually modeled by a graph, and fault tolerance of the interconnection network is often measured by connectivity of the graph. Given a connected subgraph L of a graph G and non-negative integer t, the t-extra connectivit...
The sagebrush biome within the western United States has been reshaped by disturbances, management, and changing environmental conditions. As a result, sagebrush cover and configuration have varied over space and time, influencing processes and speci...
The morphological changes in cortical parcellated regions during aging and whether these atrophies may cause brain structural network intra- and inter-lobe connectivity alterations are subjects that have been minimally explored. In this study, a nove...
Understanding the hierarchy of populations from the scale of metapopulations to mesopopulations and member local populations is fundamental to understanding the population dynamics of any species. Jellyfish by definition are planktonic and it would b...
In this paper, we classify three-dimensional Lorentzian Lie groups on which Ricci tensors associated with Bott connections, canonical connections and Kobayashi–Nomizu connections are Codazzi tensors associated with these connections. We also classify...
While bamboo’s sustainability and impressive mechanical properties make it suitable for structural use, its application is hindered by challenges in connection systems. Bamboo’s hollow, thin-walled nature, dimensional variations, and anis...
The current study investigates the influence of timber-to-concrete connection types on the behaviour of timber–concrete composite (TCC) structures employing metal web timber joists. Two groups of laboratory specimens were prepared, each compris...
In this review paper, first of all, an analysis of the circular economy and its application to steel structures is carried out. It highlights the need to apply the philosophy of Design for Deconstruction or Design for Disassembly (DfD) from the conce...
The implications of combining structural and functional connectivity to quantify the most active brain regions in seizure onset remain unclear. This study tested a new model that may facilitate the incorporation of diffusion MRI (dMRI) in clinical pr...
Fully volumetric modular mining structures offer a partial solution to achieving sustainable construction at remote mine sites. Significant logistical challenges arise during road and sea transportation, depending on the size of the prefabricated mod...
An aero-engine test chamber is a critical facility for aero-engine high-altitude simulation testing, and its structural strength, thermal-deformation compatibility, and axial stability directly affect the safety and reliability of engine tests. To ad...
This study investigated the changes in the structural connectivity of the bilateral hemispheres over time following a middle cerebral artery infarction. Eighteen patients in the subacute group and nine patients in the chronic group with mild upper ex...
The importance of connections in steel structures is paramount, not only because it greatly influences the cost of construction and provides room for innovations, but also due to the connections’ impact on global structural behaviour. Therefore...
Hydrological connectivity plays a major role in solving water resource and eco-environmental problems. However, this phenomenon has not been afforded the attention it deserves. The detailed analysis of connectivity in river systems could provide cons...
Due to aesthetic demands and the necessity for multi-functionality, a unique structure with one or multiple links connecting adjacent buildings has attracted the attention of researchers. In order to improve vibration control, this study investigates...
This study experimentally evaluates the structural performance of Concrete-Filled Double-Skin (CFDS) hybrid connections that are intended as key components of large-scale floating offshore wind substructures. The innovative aspect of this work lies i...
Strengthening and optimizing the spatial structure and functional connectivity of green space ecological networks can not only relieve the tight urban space and provide biodiversity protection but also promote the virtuous cycle of the urban ecosyste...
Human activities can degrade landscape connectivity and disrupt ecological flows, jeopardising the functional integrity of processes. This study presents a quantitative assessment of Asia’s protected areas’ (PAs) structural connectivity u...
This paper presents a methodology to study the connectivity that livestock trails can offer to guarantee the transit of organisms and access to pasturelands. In this regard, a connectivity analysis was carried out in two scenarios: Basic Scenario (Sc...
Steel–concrete composite structures are widely used in composite frame structures and super high-rise buildings. However, the lack of relevant building design standards to ensure their structural stability under extreme conditions has led to po...
The strength capacity of modular buildings is determined by the weakest part, and connections between modular units are often weaker than the modular units themselves. Thus, to verify the safety of modular structures, the structural performance of co...
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) remain vulnerable to cyberattacks due to inherent security gaps in the Controller Area Network (CAN) protocol. We present a structured Python (3.11.13) framework that repairs structural inconsistencies in a pu...
The large-size lattice truss panel structure (LTPS) is continually increasing for higher upsizing, but the roles of its connected structures on the mechanical properties are always ignored during the previous structural integrity assessment. Thus, in...
River system network (RSN) connectivity is important to maintain the environmental and ecological functions of wetlands. Quantitative evaluation of connectivity can provide crucial support for efforts to improve wetland connectivity and to restore an...
A connected foundation is an effective foundation type that can improve the structural performance of electrical transmission towers in soft ground as a resilient energy supply system with improved stability. In the present study, the performance of...
Structural hydrological connectivity characterizes the spatial organization and potential linkage of water bodies and provides an important physical basis for water exchange, material transport, and habitat connectivity. To characterize its long-term...
Background/Objectives: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the globus pallidus interna (GPi) is a safe and established therapy for management of refractory motor fluctuations and dyskinesia in Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, the relationship bet...
This paper aims to define the Obata-type connection on a
The existing connection methods for aluminum alloy profiles primarily include adhesive bonding and mechanical connections, with metal welding being widely employed. However, metal welding connections exhibit issues such as low joint strength, signifi...
Light-frame wood structures are the most common type of construction for residential and low-rise buildings in North America. The 2015 edition of the National Building Code of Canada has increased the height limit for light-frame wood construction fr...
In this study, we propose to define a connectivity factor as the inverse of the diffusional tortuosity to measure quantitatively the connectivity of whatever type of structure. The concept of connectivity used here is related to the diffusional acces...
A novel control strategy that is based on iterative calculation of structural parameters is proposed for grid-connected inverter in this paper. The proposed strategy has a good dynamic performance, which makes it particularly suitable for the applica...
Thin-walled connection structures are commonly used in the hot-end components of aerospace vehicles. Large deflection nonlinear responses and fatigue failure occur due to their discontinuous mass distribution and prominent cross-sectional changes und...
In the built environment, one of the main concerns during the design stage is the selection of adequate structural materials and elements. A rational and sensible design of both materials and elements results not only in economic benefits and computi...
Rapid urbanization has intensified wetland fragmentation and ecological connectivity degradation, threatening the structural stability and functional sustainability of urban wetland ecosystems. Constructing resilient wetland ecological networks is th...
Background: Glaucoma is a neurodegenerative ocular disease that is accompanied by cerebral damage extending beyond the visual system. Recent studies based on diffusion tensor tractography have suggested an association between glaucoma and brain struc...
The connecting rod assembly of a high-power low-speed diesel engine has high quality and high cost. If the connecting rod component is damaged, the whole machine may be paralyzed, resulting in serious economic losses and safety problems, so it is nec...
The morphological structure and connectivity of river systems are critical to ecological functions, water resource allocation, and disaster prevention in watersheds. This study applies an integrated approach combining morphological analysis, graph th...
In addition to cerebellar degeneration symptoms, patients with spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3) exhibit extensive involvements with damage in the prefrontal cortex. A network model has been proposed for investigating the structural organization a...
The increasing demand for modular and reusable steel structures has driven the development of demountable connections that preserve the integrity of structural components. This study investigated the structural performance of beam-to-column connectio...
Background/Objectives: Subjective tinnitus, the underlying mechanism of which remains largely unknown, accounts for the majority of cases. Although conventional MRI and audiometric assessments demonstrate limited effectiveness in identifying organic...
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