Unlike traditional base materials such as concrete or masonry, there are no guidelines for rock as a base material for post-installed anchors. The varying rock properties (e.g., rock type, discontinuities) and numerous installation parameters (e.g.,...
Many masonry buildings exist worldwide. Safety assessments are crucial for renovation and upgrading. On-site testing reveals material properties and historic loads, enabling updates to structural resistance models for more accurate evaluations. (1) T...
Adequate knowledge of mechanical properties and their statistical description is the basis for performing reliable verification of design methods and design of structures in general. The probabilistic design approach implemented in Eurocodes requires...
The growing use of electric machines in safety-critical applications, such as electromobility and electrified aviation, underscores the importance of ensuring their reliability. The reliability of electric machines will increasingly depend on the ele...
In this study, a masonry panel under a high compressive stress to strength ratio is considered. The panel is modeled as a composite structure by considering a repeated unit cell of mortar and brick. Load redistributions due to creep in mortar and bri...
The repairing and strengthening of concrete structures using external and internal partial confinements are inevitable in the construction industry due to the new standards and rapid developments. The conventional materials and methods of confinement...
Punching shear-reinforced flat slabs can fail in three modes: (1) inside the shear-reinforced zone, (2) outside the shear-reinforced zone, or (3) at the maximum punching shear capacity. By using the theory of structural systems reliability, this stud...
In concrete structures, replacing conventional steel bars with high-strength steel reinforcement (HSSR) can effectively save the use of materials. However, the deformation properties and strength dispersion of HSSR are different from those of convent...
Non-woven materials feature unique properties that allow them to be used in different applications, such as the automotive sector that is increasingly seeking lightweight and sustainable materials. The aim of this work was to investigate the influenc...
The main aim of this paper is to review recent studies over the past 10 years investigating the influencing factors for improving the mechanical properties of concrete. This focuses on concrete comprising of pozzolanic materials, partially or entirel...
Phyllostachys edulis (P. edulis) bamboo is the most widely distributed and used bamboo species, and it is an ideal building material. With the in-depth implementation of the sustainable development strategy, modern bamboo structures have broad applic...
The crack-free welding of aluminum alloy is very significant in manufacturing lightweight components since aluminum alloys are susceptible to solidification cracking during welding. This work reviews the current understanding and advancements in the...
Two critical factors that influence the accuracy of an impression include the proper manipulation of the impression materials and the technique used to make the impression. The purpose of this study was to clinically evaluate the effect of different...
To clarify the corrosion behavior of P110SS material under the synergistic action of multiple factors such as a CO2/H2S coexistence environment, a high temperature, and high-salinity formation water, a series of simulation tests and analyses were car...
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the clinical behavior of indirect onlays/overlays made of lithium disilicate and composite resin and to investigate risk factors associated with restoration failures. Methods: 112 indirect...
This study aims to examine the influence of behavioral and demographic factors on indebtedness by constructing a model using specific determinants. The exploratory method is used through the partial least square (SmartPLS) technique, by surveying 320...
Considering the geometric nonlinearity and geometric imperfection of stiffened cylinders, the generalized similitude conditions and scaling laws for axial compression post-buckling are established by applying the similitude transformation to the tota...
In order to improve the impermeability of ordinary “cement–water glass” double-liquid grouting material, this study prepares a composite grouting material with sodium bentonite, cement, and water glass as the main materials, water-r...
Mesenchymal adipose stromal cells (ASCs) are considered the most promising and accessible material for translational medicine. ASCs can be used independently or within the structure of scaffold-based constructs, as these not only ensure mechanical su...
Wood and natural fibers exhibit an advantageous combination of good mechanics at comparably low density. Nevertheless, comparing absolute strength and stiffness, wood is clearly inferior to materials such as metals and engineered composites. Since th...
Metal halide perovskite nanocrystals, an emerging class of materials for advanced photonic and optoelectronic applications, are mainly fabricated with colloidal chemistry routes. On the quest for new properties according to application needs, new per...
The blast furnace iron making process (BFIMP) is the key of the integrated steel enterprise for energy saving due to its largest energy consumption proportion. In this paper, an all-factors analysis approach on energy consumption was proposed in BFIM...
Various methods of longwall full mining with partial filling have been extensively researched to satisfy the specific mining needs of pressurized-coal and residual-coal resources. This study introduces three longwall partial-filling-mining techniques...
Synchronous generators (SGs) play a vital role in energy production as well as in the industry. Their insulation system, where epoxy resin and mica dominate among the most common insulation materials, plays the most significant role in proper operati...
The density based topology optimization procedure represented by the SIMP (Solid isotropic material with penalization) method is the most common technique to solve material distribution optimization problems. It depends on several parameters for the...
Ring resonators are well-known optical biosensors thanks to their relatively high Q-factor and sensitivity, in addition to their potential to be fabricated in large arrays with a small footprint. Here, we investigated the characteristics of a polymer...
The construction sector is a major contributor to climate change, with embodied carbon emissions from building materials representing a critical share of its environmental footprint. Selecting zero-carbon materials is therefore essential for reducing...
This paper reports experimental and analytical results of partial discharge degradation of silicone rubber sheets in accordance with proposed procedures. Considering the actual usage condition of silicone rubber as an insulating material of polymer i...
After the oil field enters the high water content period, the oil–water mixed fluid in the mixing system will gradually change into the water-in-oil mixed fluid, while the dissolved CO2 causes the pH value of the mixed fluid to decrease. There...
In the power industry, various electrically insulating materials are used to ensure proper mechanical, thermal, and dielectric performance over decades of equipment operation. In power transformers, cellulose is the predominant material in manufactur...
Recent advancements in 3D printing technology have enabled the rapid production of complex structures, yet the dielectric performance of 3D printing materials and their potential for manufacturing electrical components remain insufficiently studied....
Two common tree species of Betula alnoides (Betula) and New Zealand pine (Pinups radiata D. Don) were selected as the raw materials to prepare for the partially transparent wood (TW) in this study. Although the sample is transparent in a broad sense,...
Electrified transportation is calling for insulation design criteria that is adequate to provide elevated levels of power density, power dynamics and reliability. Increasing voltage levels are expected to cause accelerated intrinsic and extrinsic agi...
Nowadays, heat dissipation in electronic devices is one of the serious issues to be resolved in energy and environmental terms. Piezoelectric materials are being utilized in many electronic devices, yet the roadblock toward further miniaturization of...
Pure polyethylene (PE) is enriched with several additives to make it a smart application material in protected cultivation, as a cover material for either greenhouses or screenhouses. When this material completely or partially absorbs ultraviolet (UV...
In the design of MV AC and DC spacers, the predominant factors are surface and interface conditions. Design is generally carried out on specifications and standards which are based on long-term experience and lab testing. However, the diffusion of po...
Acer saccharum Marsh., valued for its ornamental, material, and edible uses, is an important temperate tree species in the Northern Hemisphere. A blight disease affecting branches of A. saccharum was first identified in 2023 in Shandong, China. The c...
Heparin (Hep), with its anticoagulant activity, antiangiogenic and apoptotic effects, and growth factor binding, plays an important role in various biological processes. Formulations as drug delivery systems protect its biological activity, and limit...
The global shear capacity of steel–concrete composite downstand cellular beams with precast hollow-core units is an important calculation as it affects the span-to-depth ratios and the amount of material used, hence affecting the embodied CO2 c...
The pyrochlore phase in ferroelectric and piezoelectric materials is the main obstacle device application due to its poor electrical properties. Especially, the pyrochlore phase is frequently observed in the perovskite-based metal-oxide materials inc...
This work reports on the hysteresis behavior and an initial baseline drift of printed strain gauges embedded in organic coating layers on sheet steel that we recently introduced. We subsequently investigated the performance over an extended period of...
The introduction of a new insulating oil or, for instance, a new type of insulation or sealing into a transformer necessitates tests for material compatibility. Compatibility tests of liquids with the structural internal materials of transformers are...
Concrete is susceptible to damage during and after high-temperature exposure (most frequently in fire). The concrete partial strength re-gain after a high-temperature exposure obtained by the rehydration process is undoubtedly an advantage of this co...
Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) are becoming increasingly important for biomedical applications, such as cell therapy, disease modeling, and drug screening. At the same time, long-term cultivation, which is necessary to prepare a sufficient amo...
The fabrication of sustainable structural materials with high physical properties to replace engineering plastics is a major challenge for modern industry, and wood, as the most abundant sustainable natural raw material on the planet, has received a...
The partial collapse of the choir vaults of Beauvais Cathedral in 1284 has been explained through structural and constructional hypotheses, but the role of the materials has never been tested against laboratory data. The objective of this study is to...
Pulp canal obliteration (PCO) is a significant complication in endodontics that can occur due to various factors. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a useful diagnostic tool for identifying root canal anatomy and variations, and guided endodonti...
In this paper, the application of the strong-form finite block method (FBM) to three-dimensional fracture analysis with functionally graded materials is presented. The main idea of the strong-form FBM is that it transforms the arbitrary physical doma...
As a solid waste produced by coal combustion, fly ash will cause serious environmental pollution. However, it can be considered as a sustainable and renewable resource to replace partial cement in grouting materials. Fly ash grouting materials re-cem...
A vital component of electrical machines (EMs), which plays the most significant role in their reliable and proper operation, is their insulation system. Synchronous generators (SGs) are the most commonly used EMs in energy production and industry. E...
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