Bentonite fining is one of the generally applied wine-making technological elements that may seriously affect wine components. The aim of this study was (i) to investigate the effect of 21 bentonite products on eight oenological parameters, 19 elemen...
A micro-meso-macro analysis framework based on the multi-scale method was employed to analyse the mechanical behaviour of marine GFRP stiffened panels. The study aims to establish a procedure for assessing the impact of material composition and weave...
This paper reported the tensile failure strengths and damage procedure of composite laminate manufactured from the toughened-epoxy T800 prepreg at multi-scale levels. According to the exterior and interior distinction of each layer in laminate, the m...
Complexity of failure is reflected from sensitivity of strength to small defects and wide scatter of macroscopic behaviors. In engineering practices, spatial information of materials at fine scales can only be partially measurable. Random field (RF)...
This is the second of a two-paper series describing a multi-scale modeling approach developed to simulate crack sensing in polymer fibrous composites by exploiting interruption of electrically conductive carbon nanotube (CNT) networks. The approach i...
5 July 2022
The aging transformation of digital health services faces issues of how to distinguish influencing factors, redesign services, and effectively promote measures and policies. In this study, in-depth interviews were conducted, and grounded theory appli...
A multi-scale fatigue analysis method for braided ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) based on sub-models is developed in this paper. The finite element shape function is used as the interpolation function for transferring the displacement information b...
Three-dimensional (3D) information technology has become an important technical support in digital heritage preservation practice. However, due to the lack of systematic quantitative research, it is difficult to form a comprehensive understanding of...
Damping performance of the plates with constrained layer damping (CLD) treatment mainly depends on the layout of CLD material and the material physical properties of the viscoelastic damping layer. This paper develops a concurrent topology optimizati...
A transient non-linear multiscale finite element heat flow-mechanical model to determine micro residual stresses (type III) and micro plastic strains in SAE-AISI 1524 gas tungsten arc welded joints is developed. To include anisotropy by preferred cry...
A study combining multiscale numerical simulation and low-velocity impact (LVI) experiments was performed to explore the comprehensive effects on the impact-resistance of EMAA filaments incorporated as thermoplastic healing agents into a plain woven...
A modified micromechanics failure criterion (MMF3) based multi-scale analysis strategy was proposed in this article to analyze the failure behaviors of the plain-woven fabric composites. The finite-element (FE) representative unit cell (RUC) models o...
To address the limitation of using experimental parameters in the macroscopic strength criterion, a micromechanical strength criterion for root-reinforced soil is developed. In this model, a micromechanical model for a three-phase composite (“r...
Although plastic film mulching enhances crop yield, it impedes water infiltration, potentially restricting agricultural productivity. To address this issue, we evaluated the effects of different mulching methods on cauliflower growth, yield performan...
Historic waterfront streets are not only an important component of urban public spaces but also highlight the distinctive features and historical contexts of the city. High-quality streetscape visual perception plays a crucial role in advancing the c...
Natural fiber reinforced composites are increasingly used to fabricate structural components prone to suffering low-velocity impacts. The low-velocity impact response of flax fabric reinforced composites under different impact energies is experimenta...
Metal magnetic memory (MMM) is a promising non-destructive evaluation method for ferromagnetic materials, allowing early detection of stress concentration and micro-defects under weak geomagnetic excitation. However, current magneto-mechanical coupli...
Applications of non-invasive sensing techniques to investigate the internal structure and surface of precious and delicate objects represent a very important and consolidated research field in the scientific domain of cultural heritage knowledge and...
Asphalt concrete has a unique low-temperature fracture mechanism due to the complex interaction between macro- and micro-cracks. This study investigated the toughening effect of micro-cracks on the crack propagation behavior of asphalt concrete at lo...
The investigation of bone damage processes is a crucial point to understand the mechanisms of age-related bone fractures. In order to reduce their impact, early diagnosis is key. The intricate architecture of bone and the complexity of multiscale dam...
The complexity of the pore system hindered our understanding of the storage and transport properties of organic-rich shales, which in turn brought challenges to the efficient exploration and development of shale oil and gas. This study, based on elem...
The use of composite materials in several sectors, such as aeronautics and automotive, has been gaining distinction in recent years. However, due to their high costs, as well as unique characteristics, consequences of their heterogeneity, they presen...
In this paper, first, the meso-debonding process of a GAP/CL20/AP composite solid propellant under uniaxial tension was analyzed using the advantages of the material point method (MPM) and the finite element method (FEM) for the first time; then, the...
In this study, micro-scale numerical simulations were performed to evaluate the residual strength of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) subjected to cyclic transverse and out-of-plane shear loading fatigue. The simulations utilized a finite ele...
In laser crack repair processes, laser parameters have significant influence on repair quality. Improper combination of laser process parameters may result in defects—such as porosity, ablation, and coarse grain size—in remelted zones. A...
We present an overview of how teacher training can work as a key element in good professional performance with students at risk of exclusion. The work derives from a doctoral thesis that analyzes a school reengagement program in the region of Murcia...
Short-term variations of soil conditions affect the form, mobility and bioavailability of metal pollutants. Released metals migrate toward depth where they are intercepted or precipitate, leading to variable spatial metal distribution patterns, at a...
Technology transfer is one of the facets of academic entrepreneurship and acts as a vital element of the innovation system. It forms a sustainable link between research and business communities. A holistic model for successfully transferring technolo...
Adapting to climate change and controlling carbon emissions have emerged as significant challenges faced by the international community. The high-quality pedestrian space system of TOD blocks, as an important means for carbon reduction and carbon sin...
This study examines religion as a potent pre-socialisation factor in modern military socialisation, exploring how sacred roots and transcendent anchors influence the formation of military identity. By synthesising Ecological Systems Theory, the Relig...
Automated fiber placement (AFP) process includes a variety of energy forms and multi-scale effects. This contribution proposes a novel multi-scale low-entropy method aiming at optimizing processing parameters in an AFP process, where multi-scale effe...
Pilgrimage centers are important elements of the spatial structure of cities and simultaneously factors influencing their transformations. The pilgrimage function of sanctuaries can lead to development of service zones around them focused mainly on s...
23 August 2022
(1) Background and objective: to explore the experiences of Swiss health care providers involved in a community fall prevention pilot project on barriers and facilitations in interprofessional cooperation between 2016 and 2017 in three regions of Swi...
The relevance of the analysis of Sustainable Development Goals is based on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The purpose of the study is to create a model of management/regulation of the quality of education and scientific research systems...
We report on the design and the modeling of a three-dimensional (3D) printed flexure-based actuation mechanism for robotic microtweezers, the main body of which is a single piece of nylon. Our design aims to fill a void in sample manipulation between...
Commercial pedestrian streets serve as vital urban public spaces for residents’ daily leisure and social interaction. However, amid rapid urbanization, many such streets exhibit a tendency towards homogenization, raising practical concerns abou...
This paper aims to reveal the interaction relationship between microcracks and macrocracks and the influence of the interaction on the crack propagation behavior. A theoretical model of asphalt concrete was established for the interaction between mic...
The circular economy (CE) is increasingly central to international business, promoting resource efficiency and mitigating environmental impacts. However, existing literature often examines isolated elements—such as supply chains, innovation, or...
The Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) involves extremely complex multi-scale multi-physics and multiple thermal cycles issues, making it difficult to accurately predict the resultant mechanical properties of fabricated components from given process parame...
Globalization and urbanization have reshaped the way that service ecosystem subjects interact with each other in rural communities, providing conditions and possibilities for realizing value co-creation in rural communities. Therefore, this study sel...
Major powers compete over the 17 rare earth elements (REEs), which are strategic resources in traditional, green, and high-tech areas. The escalation of international trade conflicts poses a serious threat to the sustainable growth of the rare earth...
In the context of accelerating urbanization, university students face mounting academic stress and increasingly severe psychological health challenges. University blue-green spaces are critical environments for fostering restorative experiences. They...
Frozen soil creep is a primary factor affecting the long-term stability of cold-region engineering. Based on a structured, PRISMA-informed search of Web of Science, Scopus, CNKI, and ScienceDirect (last searched 31 August 2026; coverage 1950–20...
This article studies the enhancement of methyl orange (MO) adsorption by Mongolian montmorillonite (MMt) modified by the intercalation of the Keggin Al13 complex, followed by calcination during the pillaring process. The properties of MMt, Al-interca...
Treatment of plants with mineral-organic concentrates has developed intensively in recent years. Fertilizers containing, among others, humus, L-amino acids, vitamins, chelates and metal complexes, macro-, micro- and meso-elements, organic matter and...
Cognition in older adults may be influenced by environmental factors; however, the pathways linking environmental exposures and cognition remain unclear. The aim of this narrative review is to synthesize evidence on the association between the enviro...
Road-railway combined steel truss bridges are increasingly adopted in urban infrastructure due to their structural efficiency and versatility. This study proposes a three-level multi-scale finite element framework to investigate the safety reserve an...
Social enterprises often transmit pro-social values to their staff, volunteers, stakeholders, and communities. Research also shows that social enterprises can improve aspects of beneficiaries’ identity and self-worth. However, knowledge about i...
Facing persistent natural catastrophes, the necessity for disaster prevention products in afflicted cities becomes paramount. Modular design has proven to be a viable method for streamlining transportation and manufacturing processes for disaster pre...
The goal of this study is to develop an efficient machine learning framework for designing high-hardness multi-metal nitride coatings, overcoming the limitations of traditional trial-and-error methods. The development of multicomponent metal nitride...
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