Many researchers use fiber to improve the cracking resistance of asphalt mixtures, but research concerning the effects of fiber on fracture behavior is limited. The fracture behavior of asphalt mixtures with various fiber types (basalt fiber, glass f...
In this paper, the mesoscale damage properties of concrete and mortar were studied experimentally under Brazilian disc splitting tensile tests combining X-ray computed tomography (CT) and digital image correlation (DIC) technology. Considering the fa...
Accurate mechanical property parameters constitute an indispensable guarantee for the accuracy of finite element simulations. Traditionally, uniaxial tensile tests are instrumental in acquiring the stress–strain data of materials during elongat...
The stress–strain characteristics of compressed sandstone are affected by many different factors. The study on the evolution law of the strain field of compressed sandstone is of great significance for disaster prediction and warning during the...
Structural health monitoring has gained increasing research interest, particularly due to the societal concerns tied to the aging of current civil structures and infrastructures. By managing datasets collected through a network of sensors deployed ov...
Digital image correlation (DIC) is a non-contact optical method that allows measuring displacements on a plane used to determine the strains caused by external loads of a structural element (mechanical or thermal). Currently, digital image correlatio...
The current research endeavors to explore the mechanical properties of recycled concrete cubic specimens, predominantly concentrating on macroscopic attributes such as compressive strength and splitting tensile strength. However, at the mesoscopic sc...
Transparent soil technology (TST) provides a non-intrusive visualization approach for geotechnical model experiments by matching the refractive indices of transparent particles and pore fluids. This review systematically examines recent advances in T...
Red clay is susceptible to cracking in desiccating environments, with resulting crisscrossing cracks that compromise the soil structure and increase the likelihood of geological hazards. To investigate the dynamic mechanism of the initiation and prop...
Crack propagation produced by frost heave affects the durability of slab-track structures in high-humidity and cold regions in China. This work is intended to reveal the evolution laws of frost-heave crack propagation, establish evaluation criteria f...
Spherical inflatable membrane structures are extremely prone to suffer aeroelastic instability under strong winds, which requires detailed investigation. In this paper, based on the digital image correlation technology (DIC), the displacement and str...
To reduce the amount of ordinary concrete and then reduce carbon dioxide emission, improving the engineering application range of self-compacting fly ash concrete (FASCC), this study explored the bond–slip traits between FASCC and a steel tube....
Present and future anatomical models for biomedical applications will need bio-mimicking three-dimensional (3D)-printed tissues. These would enable, for example, the evaluation of the quality-performance of novel devices at an intermediate step betwe...
Grouting, as a widely applicable and versatile foundation treatment technology, plays a crucial role in addressing seepage control problems in cover layers due to its flexibility and convenience. The effectiveness of grouting largely depends on slurr...
Coal resources are rich in Ningxia. Long-term mining creates mine goaf, which causes coal to burn spontaneously for a very long time. Unavoidably, the rocks around the coal fire area are affected by high temperatures, which can alter the characterist...
The experiment of loess crack development under dry–wet cycle conditions is of great significance for the study of groundwater preferential flow channels and the prevention and control of infrastructure engineering disasters in loess areas. The...
Brittle fracture is a typical mechanical characteristic of high-strength self-compacting concrete, and the research on its toughening modification remains the highlight in the engineering field. To understand the effect of toughening materials (inclu...
It is now more popular to use basalt fibers in the engineering programs to reinforce the crack resistance of asphalt mixtures. However, research concerning the impact of the basalt fiber diameter on the macro performance of AC-13 mixtures is very lim...
Intelligent monitoring and early warning of rock mass failure is vital. To realize the early intelligent identification of dynamic fractures in the failure process of complex fractured rocks, 3D printing of the fracture network model was used to prod...
To investigate the effect of dimensional changes on the mechanical properties of cemented tailings backfill (CTB), uniaxial compression tests are performed on square CTBs of four different sizes. Combining digital image correlation (DIC) and acoustic...
In this study, the Ni-Cr-W superalloy GH3230 is used as the test material. According to the actual structure of the flame tube, a porous laminate structure specimen is designed. The structure consists of impact holes, overflow holes and pin fins. Hig...
In this study, steel fibers were used to improve the mechanical properties of high-strength self-compacting concrete (HSSCC), and its effect on the fracture mechanical properties was investigated by a three-point bending test with notched beams. Coup...
The biaxial tensile testing of cruciform specimens is an effective way to create complex loading, and is a feasible experimental method for studying the subsequent yield behavior. However, relevant knowledge gaps still exist in the geometric design o...
Digital cross-correlation is central to many applications including but not limited to Digital Image Processing, Satellite Navigation and Remote Sensing. With recent advancements in digital technology, the computational demands of such applications h...
Digital radiography (DR) is a mature technology and has been broadly used in medical diagnosis. Currently, it’s also used for fruit quality inspection in the market. This purpose of the study is to conduct non-destructive experiments for visual compa...
Optical imaging has been utilized in nature and technology for decades. Recently, new methods of optical imaging assisted by computational imaging techniques have been proposed and demonstrated. We describe several new methods of three-dimensional op...
Coded aperture imaging (CAI) is a powerful imaging technology that has rapidly developed during the past decade. CAI technology and its integration with incoherent holography have led to the development of several cutting-edge imaging tools, devices,...
Given the potential of digital technologies in value-adding and decision support in infrastructure projects, the promotion of digital technologies, how factors of government promotion, technological development, and the organization’s technolog...
D-K-type bauxite from Guizhou can be used as an unburned ceramic, adsorbent, and geopolymer after low-temperature calcination. It aims to solve the problem where the color of the D–K-type bauxite changes after calcination at different temperatu...
Phenotyping in macadamia breeding programs is laborious, time-consuming and costly. Developing rapid and cost-effective phenotyping technologies can reduce costs and increase breeding efficiency. The aim of this project is to develop an image-based p...
In the age of Information Technology, the day-life required transmitting millions of images between users. Securing these images is essential. Digital image encryption is a well-known technique used in securing image content. In image encryption tech...
The strain gauge method and the digital image correlation (DIC) method are commonly employed for measuring strain in tested objects, including material specimens and structural elements. The optical method enables the assessment of 3D strain fields a...
Bolt loosening can significantly impact the accuracy, stability, and safety of equipment. The detection of bolt loosening in a timely manner is crucial for ensuring the safety, reliability, performance, and service life of equipment, structures, and...
The evaluation of hemodynamic conditions in critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) patients is inevitable in endovascular interventions. In this study, the performance of color-coded digital subtraction angiography (ccDSA) and the recently develop...
With the global population surge, the consumption of nonrenewable resources and pollution emissions have reached an alarming level. Engineered bamboo is widely used in construction, mechanical and electrical product packaging, and other industries. I...
Reversible data hiding (RDH) is an advanced data protection technology that allows the embedding of additional information into an original digital medium while maintaining its integrity. Color images are typical carriers for information because of t...
In order to increase the operating speed of a CMOS image sensor (CIS), a new technique of digital correlated double sampling (CDS) is described. In general, the fixed pattern noise (FPN) of a CIS has been reduced with the subtraction algorithm betwee...
As virtual reality and 3D-modeling technology continue to advance, the amount of digital geometric media data is growing at an explosive rate. For example, 3D meshes, an important type of digital geometric media, can precisely record geometric inform...
With the advancement of information technology, the security of digital images has become increasingly important. To ensure the integrity of images, a novel color image-encryption algorithm based on extended DNA coding, Zig-Zag transform, and a fract...
Fringe projection profilometry (FPP) and digital image correlation (DIC) are widely applied in three-dimensional (3D) measurements. The combination of DIC and FPP can effectively overcome their respective shortcomings. However, the speckle on the sur...
Recently, the deep learning technology has been adopted in the study of traditional village landscape. More precisely, it’s usually used to explore the representation of cultural heritage and the diversity of heritage information. In this study...
Field imagery is an effective way to capture the state of the entire field; yet, current field inspection approaches, when accounting for image resolution and processing speed, using existent imaging systems, do not always enable real-time field insp...
(1) Background: Accurate diagnosis and treatment plans in orthodontics were facilitated by novel technologies. The prediction of occlusal problems is of utmost importance for clinicians. This present study aimed to find any possible correlation betwe...
Predicting meat quality, especially dark, firm and dry meat, as well as muscle fat prior to slaughter, presents a challenge in practice. Medical as well as high-frequency ultrasound applications can be utilized to predict body composition and meat qu...
Several technologies can be used for measuring strains of soft materials under high rate impact conditions. These technologies include high speed tensile test, split Hopkinson pressure bar test, digital image correlation and high speed X-ray imaging....
As we move into the digital era, the pace of technological advancement is accelerating rapidly. Network traffic often becomes congested during the transmission of large data volumes. To mitigate this, data compression plays a crucial role in minimizi...
Numerous new technologies have been implemented in image analysis methods that help researchers draw scientific conclusions from biological phenomena. Plants of the family Lemnaceae (duckweeds) are the smallest flowering plants in the world, and biom...
Digital and autonomous technologies enter the agricultural market at an increasing rate, yet little is known about society’s view on this development, although the public is an important stakeholder. By means of a discrete choice experiment (n...
In order to address the inconsistency problem caused by parasitic backend wiring among multiple ramp generators and among multiple columns in large-array CMOS image sensors (CIS), this paper proposes a high-precision compensation technology combining...
Bridge displacement measurement is an important area of bridge health monitoring, which can directly reflect whether the deformation of bridge structure exceeds its safety permission. Target tracking technology and Digital Image Correlation (DIC) are...
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