Derivatives of main group elements containing element–element bonds are characterized by unique properties due to σ-conjugation, which is an attractive subject for investigation. A novel series of digermanes, Ar3Ge-Ge(SiMe3)3, containing...
The degradation of soil bonding, which can be described by the evolution of bond degradation variables, is essential in the constitutive modeling of cemented soils. A degradation variable with a value of 0/1.0 indicates that the applied stress is com...
Strengthening systems for existing reinforced concrete (RC) structures are increasingly needed due to several problems such as degradation of materials over the time, underdesign, serviceability or seismic upgrading, or new code requirements. In the...
This study aims to investigate the bond behavior at earthen mortar–brick interfaces in historic masonry structures. To that end, a series of combined compression–shear tests were conducted to systematically assess the influence of varying...
The use of cementitious grouts in prefabricated bridge element (PBE) connections is a common practice in the USA. Given the important role that these connections play within the infrastructure, the grout materials used must provide good flowability,...
The serviceability limit state (SLS) is a crucial aspect of structural design, ensuring that reinforced concrete structures perform satisfactorily under everyday loading conditions without excessive deflections, vibrations, or cracking that could com...
Three different bonding couples assembled by two commonly used aerospace aluminum alloys were bonded within the temperature range of 460–520 °C under 6 MPa for 60 min in vacuum atmosphere. The interface microstructure and alloying elements...
Aiming at the lack of a precise discrete element model in the simulation analysis of corn straw crushing, this paper established bond models with different structure and particle models with different properties of corn straw based on Hertz-Mindlin w...
A new Group Contribution Method based on elements and chemical bonds was proposed to predict the enthalpy of evaporation of organic compounds at their normal boiling points. A prediction model was built using 1266 experimental data points, and the ac...
Based on the contribution of elements and chemical bonds, the UNICAC (Universal Quasi-Chemical elements and chemical bonds Activity Coefficient) method was proposed to estimate the activity coefficients of nonelectrolyte liquid mixtures. The UNICAC m...
The results of a survey of the crystal structures of main group element compounds (M = tin, lead, arsenic, antimony, bismuth, and tellurium) for intermolecular M⋯Se secondary bonding interactions is presented. The identified M⋯Se interactions in 58 c...
The high uniform magnetic field combined with pre-deformation and vacuum heat treatment processing is designed for improving the diffusion bonding properties of the 1420 Al-Li alloy. Serial magneto-thermal coupling treatment experiments of 1420 Al-Li...
There will be great damage in the process of harvesting, transporting, and storing after grain matures. The injury rate is as high as 8% to 12%. After damage, the germination rate of the grain becomes lower, the quality decreases, and it is easily in...
The calibration of the discrete element model of EUO samara was conducted in response to the lack of discrete element simulation models and parameters in the development of mechanical hulling technology and equipment of EUO samara. The EUO samara was...
This study was conducted as a means to evaluate the stress distribution patterns of anterior ceramic resin-bonded fixed partial dentures derived from different materials and numerous connector designs that had various loading conditions imposed onto...
Debonding of zirconia cantilevered resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs) remains the main treatment complication, therefore, the present in vitro study aimed to evaluate the effect of different surface pretreatments on the bonding of zirconia...
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) has greater mechanical and durability performance than normal concrete (NC). Using a limited dosage of UHPC on the external surface of NC to form a gradient structure could significantly improve the strength and...
Currently, the properties of composites have been harnessed on pipelines in the marine offshore industry. In this study, marine bonded composite hose (MBCH) is presented. It is aimed at understanding the stress/strain distribution on marine bonded ho...
Stacks consisting of titanium, platinum, and gold layers constitute a popular metallization system for the bond pads of semiconductor chips. Wire bonding on such layer stacks at different temperatures has extensively been investigated in the past. Ho...
Current corn kernel-cob bonding mechanics models (LSD models) uniformly consider the bonding force changes during the maize threshing operation as an elastic change, resulting in computational errors of up to 10% or more in discrete element simulatio...
Due to the increasing demand for agricultural water, the water availability for winter and spring irrigation of cotton fields has decreased. Consequently, dry seeding followed by irrigation (DSSI) has become a widespread cotton cultivation technique...
Cracking is an inherent characteristic of a reinforced-concrete (RC) element subjected to tension or bending. The crack width growth with loading depends on the rebar-concrete bond behavior. RC bridges are designed under strict requirements to ensure...
A finite element analysis (FEA) was conducted to examine the behaviour of single-lap quasi-isotropic (QI) and cross-ply (CP) hybrid bolted/bonded (HBB) configurations subjected to tensile shear loading. Several critical design factors influencing the...
A new element- and chemical bond-dependent GE-EoS model(SRK-UNICAC) is proposed to consider the deviation of the vapor and liquid phases from the ideal state. The SRK-UNICAC model combines the UNICAC model and the SRK cubic equation of state. It uses...
This study examines the behavior of hybrid bolted/bonded (HBB) joints loaded in tensile shear comprising plain weave carbon/epoxy laminates in quasi-isotropic (QI) and cross-ply (CP) layups. It proposes a combined approach of 3D digital image correla...
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...
This study introduces a novel discrete element method (DEM) model for compacted loess, incorporating a bond rate parameter within a linear contact bond model to simulate constitutive damage behavior. This enhancement significantly improves the charac...
This study evaluated the effect of various adhesive systems, particularly silane application, on the repair bond strength of a nanofill resin composite and associated stress distribution using finite element analysis (FEA). A total of 105 composite s...
Recent material science advances have resulted in the use of High-Performance Concrete (HPC) and Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) in superstructures, which were chosen for their superior strength. However, under cyclic loads, these materials fr...
Ti containing Cu-based (TC) alloy reinforced glass-ceramic bond was fabricated for cubic boron nitride (CBN) abrasive tool materials, and its crystal composition, phase transformation, sintering activation energy, microstructure, element diffusion ma...
Cageless ball bearings with discrete grooves in the outer raceway enable the dispersion of rolling elements. Once worn, the discrete groove can cause the rolling element to discretely fail. This paper presents the discrete element method to investiga...
Strength characteristics of a two-dimensional ice beam were studied using a discrete element method (DEM). The DEM solver was implemented by the open-source discrete element method libraries. Three-point bending and uniaxial compressive tests of the...
The modeling method of unbonded effects is a challenging and hot topic for the structural performance analysis of unbonded and partially bonded post-tensioned concrete beams. The main concerns accounting for the unbonded effects are the longitudinal...
Ore is a crucial component in the process of industrialization, and its crushing is a practice that is inextricably linked to our society. This study aims to simulate the crushing process of minerals in a comminution device using the Discrete Element...
Roll bonding (RB) of bimetal laminates is a solid phase method of bonding and has been widely used in the manufacturing of layered strips. This process is widely used for brazing sheet for automotive, aerospace, vessel, and electrical industries. In...
The interfacial bonding properties of stainless steel clad (SSC) rebars determine whether they can be widely used. In the industrial production of SSC rebars, the process of intermediate and finish rolling of the microstructure evolution, element dif...
In this review, the latest achievements in the field of multiply bonded organogermanium derivatives, mostly reported within the last two decades, are presented. The isolable Ge-containing analogues of alkenes, alkynes, 1,3-dienes, allenes, and vinyli...
This paper is focused on the rolling finite element simulation and experimental study of 20CrNiMo/Incoloy 825 composite materials. Firstly, single-pass rolling finite element simulations of the composite materials were conducted. The effects of rolli...
The application of the externally bonded (EB) carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) technique for retrofitting steel elements offers significant advantages over the conventional method. The high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance of C...
The bonding of thin fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) composites on the surface of concrete members has emerged as an effective method to increase both the strength and stiffness of concrete members. Although a large volume of experimental and numerica...
Epoxy resin concrete, characterized by its superior mechanical properties, is frequently utilized for structural reinforcement and strengthening. However, its application in structural members remains limited. In this paper, the bond–slip behav...
Many old riveted steel bridges remain operational and require retrofit to accommodate ever increasing demands. Complicating retrofit efforts, riveted steel bridges are often considered historical structures where structural modifications that affect...
A bond mechanism at the reinforcement-concrete interface is one of the key sources of the comprehensive functioning of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. In order to apprehend the bond mechanism, the study on bond stress and slip relation (hencefor...
Discrete element models are being increasingly applied to model rock failure processes. Bonded-particle models, based on circular or spherical particle systems, have been successfully used for two decades. More recently, bonded-block models, using po...
This study focused on the nugget formation in resistance welding of three dissimilar steel sheets influenced by different types and thicknesses of epoxy adhesive. An improved finite element model was employed to estimate the temperature distribution...
The use of adhesively bonded carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials to reinforce cracked steel elements has gained widespread acceptance in order to extend the lifespan of metallic structures. This allows an important reduction of the stres...
In this study, a static load test of prestressed steel-reinforced concrete simply supported beams was carried out utilizing three test beams to investigate the bond–slip effect between the section steel and concrete in prestressed steel-reinfor...
Bond behavior is a key factor in the engineering application of composite material. This study focuses on the constitutive model of the bond behavior between high-strength stainless steel strand mesh and Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC). In t...
The epoxy-bonded joint between carbon-fiber-reinforced bismaleimide (CF-BMI) and quartz-fiber-reinforced bismaleimide (QF-BMI) composites can meet the structure–function integration requirements of next-generation aviation equipment, and the st...
In recent years, studies have focused mainly on the selection of appropriate parameters for ore crushing technology to achieve optimal distributions of particle sizes. The control of particle sizes in mineral processing plays a significant role in im...
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