This article deals with the problem of loose materials, i.e., wheat grain, when transported by belt conveyors with cover belts. For the purpose of further research, experimental measurements of the deflections of a conveyor belt with loose material w...
This study numerically investigated free vibration characteristics of functionally graded material (FGM) beams on Winkler–Pasternak three-parameter elastic foundations using the modified generalized differential quadrature (MGDQ) method. To com...
This article serves as a continuation of our previously published work and focuses on loose material transport via sandwich belt conveyors. Experimental, analytical, stochastic, and numerical approaches are used to obtain and utilize the moduli of a...
Microleakage is a persistent problem despite advancement in materials and techniques in fixed prosthodontics. This leads to the importance of sound crown foundation material and luting agents used to maintain the marginal seal. The literature is defi...
Free vibrations of porous functionally graded material (FGM) plates with complex shapes are analyzed by using the R-functions method. The thickness of the plate is variable in the direction of one of the axes. Two types of porosity distributions thro...
Structures with inhomogeneous materials, non-uniform cross-sections, non-uniform supports, and subject to non-uniform loads are increasingly common in aerospace applications. This paper presents a simple and unified numerical dynamics model for all b...
In this study, cement-treated waste sand as a by-product material produced from Al-Ahsa quarries (Saudi Arabia) was experimentally tested and investigated as a base course material for the foundation of structures and roads. The study aimed to use th...
This study investigates the free vibration behaviors of functionally graded (FGM) plates with a porous structure, resting on a Kerr-type elastic foundation, while accounting for thermal effects and complex material property distributions. Within the...
Pile foundations are used to support superstructures and play an important role in the safety of these structures. The performance of pile foundations generally depends on the conditions of the pile itself and the material under the pile tip(i.e., bo...
This paper presents the authors’ research results from an analysis of intermediate foundations as well as slab and pile foundations in the context of soil consolidation. Looking at soil as a building material that changes its properties over ti...
The construction of a power grillage is of great significance for promoting local economic development. Identifying the characteristics of foundation damage is a prerequisite for ensuring the normal service of the power grillage. To investigate the b...
Sandy soils are a type of geomaterial that may require improvements due to lack of cohesion. In this study, first, the lack of cohesion of sand was resolved using clay, and the soil was stabilized with cement and lime (4% and 3% of the dry weight of...
The physical model test is an effective method to study the bearing behavior of digging hold foundations due to its low cost and clear boundary conditions. Here, similar materials of rocks were configured and employed to study the bearing capacity an...
Inhomogeneous materials, variable foundations, non-uniform cross-sections, and non-uniformly distributed loads are common in engineering structures and typically complicate their mechanical analysis considerably. This paper presents an accurate and e...
The growing demand for efficient, circular, and rapid construction solutions, driven by sustainability targets and global housing shortages, underscores the need to strengthen Circular Industrialized Construction (CIC). Although foundation systems si...
Green and low-carbon filling materials, primarily composed of dredged waste fills, are commonly used in the foundation of coastal highways. These materials possess high water content and under-consolidation characteristics, which can lead to differen...
Soilbags are expandable three-dimensional geosynthetic bags made from high-density polyethylene or polypropylene. This study conducted a series of plate load tests to explore the bearing capacity of soft foundations reinforced by soilbags filled with...
This study presents a hyperbolic shear deformation theory for free vibration of functionally graded plates on elastic foundations. The field of displacements is chosen based on the assumptions that axial and transverse displacements consist of compon...
In this paper, the averages annual radon concentrations in buildings placed in a karst area are analyzed in order to understand which factors may affect the occurrence of high levels of radon indoor. Statistical analysis on the radon dataset is perfo...
To study the bearing characteristics of rock-socketed single piles on the southeast coast of Fujian Province, we conducted similar material ratio tests and single pile model tests. Initially, based on the mechanical parameters of strongly weathered g...
The current thermal balance of permafrost in northeastern China has been upset by human engineering construction disturbances and global warming. This has resulted in a rise in ground temperature and a fall in the permafrost table, which has a major...
This paper analyzes the nonlinear buckling and post-buckling characteristics of the porous eccentrically stiffened functionally graded sandwich truncated conical shells resting on the Pasternak elastic foundation subjected to axial compressive loads....
In this study, the solution of the buckling problem of axially loaded laminated cylindrical shells consisting of functionally graded (FG) nanocomposites in elastic and thermal environments is presented within extended first-order shear deformation th...
This manuscript develops for the first time a mathematical formulation of the dynamical behavior of bi-directional functionally graded porous plates (BDFGPP) resting on a Winkler–Pasternak foundation using unified higher-order plate theories (U...
In this paper, the refined plate theory (RPT), Hamilton’s principle, and isogeometric analysis (IGA) are applied to investigate the static bending, free vibration and buckling behaviors of functionally graded graphene-platelet-reinforced piezoe...
Compounds in the form of precipitation (CFP) are universally formed during the decocting of Chinese prescriptions, such as Huang-Lian-Jie-Du-Tang (HLJDT). The formation rate of HLJDT CFP even reached 2.63% ± 0.20%. The identification by liquid chroma...
Nowadays, budget restrictions for road construction, management, and maintenance require innovative solutions to guarantee the user acceptable service levels respecting environmental requirements. Such goals can be achieved by the re-use of various w...
To investigate the potential application of geopolymer materials in pile foundation post-grouting engineering, this study utilized industrial solid wastes such as fly ash (FA), slag (SL), and steel slag (SS) to prepare geopolymer grouting materials (...
High-speed railways are built in deep soft-soil foundations interlayered with hard materials. However, the hard layers cannot be penetrated by conventional foundation treatment. Moreover, the project cost is sometimes prohibitive, which is an issue f...
Geomechanical model tests provide an intuitive and convenient method for observing physical phenomenon due to their easy implementation compared to in situ tests and prototype tests. The success of model tests depends heavily on the appropriate selec...
This paper deals with analyzing the structural responses of glass-fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) tubes filled with recycled and concrete material for developing composite piles, as an alternative to traditional steel reinforced piles in bridge found...
In this paper, the interaction of a mass moving uniformly on an infinite beam on a three-layer viscoelastic foundation is analyzed with the objective of determining the lowest velocity at the stability limit, called, in this context, the critical vel...
The present study dealt with a comprehensive mathematical model to explore the nonlinear forced vibration of a magnetostrictive laminated beam. This system was subjected to mechanical impact, a nonlinear Winkler–Pasternak foundation, and an ele...
This study investigated the effect of compaction effort and soaking time on the shear strength properties of fine-grained gypsum-containing soils. The objective was to demonstrate that increasing compaction effort increases soil strength, specificall...
In engineering, the stress state of expanded tubes is crucial for ensuring structural integrity and preventing stress corrosion cracking. The analysis of stresses and strains in tubes subjected to mechanical expansion using an ogive bullet is essenti...
Advancements in deep learning have revolutionized materials discovery by enabling predictive modeling of complex material properties. However, single-modal approaches often fail to capture the intricate interplay of compositional, structural, and mor...
Design verifications of buildings are usually carried out supported by a finite element analysis (FEA), for which, however, there are only a few and almost exclusively non-binding application rules. Within the Cluster of Excellence Integrative Comput...
Deepwater regions have emerged as pivotal domains for global oil and gas exploration and development, serving as strategic alternatives to conventional resources. The Silk Road region is distinguished by its abundant oil and gas reserves and stands a...
An existing riverine platform in Egypt, together with its pile group foundation, is analyzed under environmental loads using 3D FEM structural analysis software incorporating soil-pile interaction. The interaction between the transfer plate and the p...
Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) has significant potential for sustainable construction; however, concerns regarding its mechanical performance and environmental impact persist. This study evaluates 26 RAC mixtures with varying cement content, water...
This paper delivers a probabilistic attempt to prove that the selection of a random three-dimensional finite element (FE) model of a subsoil affects the computed settlements. Parametric analysis of a random soil block is conducted, assuming a variabl...
Chalcolithic religious practice at the site of Çadır Höyük (central Anatolia) included the insertion of ritual deposits into the architectural fabric of the settlement, “consecrating” spaces or imbuing them with symbolic properties. These deposits ar...
This article deals with a new original analytical solution of deformation, force and stress states in wood screw joints up to the limit values of pulling out/breaking the screw. The screws are under tension. The wood-to-screw interaction is effective...
Due to the rapid development of additive manufacturing, a growing number of components in mechanical engineering are made of functionally graded materials. Compared to conventional materials, they exhibit improved properties in terms of strength, the...
With the increasing importance of offshore wind turbines, a critical issue in their construction is the high-performance concrete (HPC) used for grouting underwater foundations, as such materials must be better able to withstand the extremes of the s...
Composite materials are frequently used in the construction of rail, tunnels, and pipelines as well as in the construction of aircraft, ships, and chemical pipelines. When such structural elements are formed from new-generation composites, such as CN...
The known cooling methods for the high-temperature operating environment of a mine mainly include ventilation, refrigeration, heat insulation, and individual protection. Among them, the superior performance and wide application of the heat insulation...
A wide range of granular soils were laboratory prepared as base and sub-base materials in flexible pavements technology. The samples were produced according to the requirements defined in the Spanish General Technical Specifications for Roads and Bri...
It is demonstrated that neuromorphic materials designed for computational tasks can be effectively implemented by drawing an analogy with trigger-based systems built upon classical binary elements. Among the most promising approaches in this context...
Surface cracks and joint deteriorations are typical premature failures of urban cement concrete pavement. However, traffic loads on the urban pavement are much lower than those on highways. Limited research has been conducted to investigate the cause...
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