This study develops a modified multi-support response spectrum (MSRS) method, in order to efficiently and accurately calculate the response of multi-support structures under incoherent ground motions. The modified MSRS method adopts three ancillary p...
In this paper, a parameter sensitivity analysis of mounting pedestals and a multi-objective optimization design for vibration reduction in a multi-support rigid body system, taking an aeroengine-lubricating oil tank supported by multiple mounting ped...
Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) is one of the most commonly used and rapidly developing metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies for producing optimized geometries, complex features, and lightweight components, in contrast to traditional manufac...
Flexible photovoltaic (PV) support structures are widely used due to their large span, high land-use efficiency, low construction cost, and short construction periods. However, they exhibit low stiffness, light weight, and low damping, making them wi...
By conducting low-reversed cyclic loading tests, this paper explores the load-bearing performance of frame-supported multi-ribbed lightweight wall structures. The finite-element software (OpenSees) is used to simulate the process with the shear wall...
Multi-slice mining of the 70 m ultra-thick coal seam in East Junggar coalfield, China is marked by large-scale mining space expansion and frequent stress disturbances. To address those, this study uses theoretical analysis, physical simulation, and n...
Bearing clearance, prevalent in multi-supports rotor systems of aero engines, exerts a significant influence on the dynamics of rotor systems, actuators, and aero engines. The essence of it lies in the complex mechanical effects between the bearing a...
This study focuses on Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM), an emerging method known for its ability to create lightweight components and intricate designs. However, Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), a prominent AM technique, faces a major challenge due t...
In this paper, we carry out low-reversed cyclic loading tests on differently-structured frame-supported concealed multi-ribbed wall panels with energy-efficient blocks. Models for evaluating damage performance are introduced for comparative study, in...
The safe and reliable design of underground spaces ensures the safety of a structure itself and its surroundings. The traditional Mobilized Strength Design (MSD) method for a multi-support excavation deformation analysis ignores the effects of soil p...
A novel prefabricated strengthening structure (NPSS) is proposed to improve the vertical stiffness and load-bearing capacity of existing short-span bridges for heavier axle-load trains passing through. The strengthening principle of the NPSS is revea...
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This study aims to analyse whether any differences exist between the genders with respect to the effect of perceived Job Demands, Control and Support (JDCS model) on how individuals reach high levels of job stress. To do this, the perceived risk of s...
This study explored the psychological characteristics of homeroom teachers’ reflective practice with a focus on student mental health, addressing a gap in empirical research. This study conducted semi-structured interviews with seventeen Chines...
Surveys on the optimum seismic design of structures reveal that many investigations focus on minimizing initial costs while satisfying performance constraints. Although reducing initial costs while complying with earthquake design codes significantly...
Electron beam melting (EBM) technology has gained prominence owing to its ability to enhance production efficiency and meet green manufacturing standards. However, overhang structures are a significant issue for additive manufacturing due to their ne...
Spatially variable ground motions are crucial for the seismic analysis and design of extended and multi-support structures. In this study, a new random nonstationary spatially variable ground motion model based on the propagation process of seismic w...
The effectiveness of a wind turbine elastic support in reducing vibrations significantly impacts the unit’s lifespan. During the structural design process, it is necessary to consider the influence of structural design parameters on multiple pe...
The gearbox, as an important transmission component in wind turbines, connects the blades to the generator and is responsible for converting wind energy into mechanical energy and transmitting it to the generator. Its ability to reduce vibrations dir...
The Cutter Soil Mixing (CSM) method, a relatively recent innovation, employs twin-wheel milling and profound agitating machinery for wall construction. In an endeavor to scrutinize the displacements and internal support stresses to the support struct...
The spatial coherencies of ground motions are the key to establishing multi-support excitation for large-dimension structures. Most of the existing models were established based on ground motions recorded at dense observation arrays which barely show...
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(1) Background: With the continuous expansion of graduate education, the mental health of postgraduates has become a growing concern for both academia and society. Understanding how family and institutional resources influence psychological outcomes...
In this paper, a PtPd NC catalyst with a network structure of nanochains was prepared with KBr as a structure-directing agent, NaBH4 as a reducing agent, and modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) as a support. The experimental results show...
This study investigates the impact of soil–structure interaction (SSI) and foundation–soil–foundation interaction (FSFI) on the dynamic behaviour of jacket substructures founded on buckets for offshore wind turbines. A parametric an...
This paper presents an application and extension of multiple-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods to account for stochastic input variables. More in particular, a comparative study is carried out among well-known and widely-applied methods in MCDM...
Deep learning has been applied to structural damage detection and achieved great success in recent years, such as the popular structural damage detection methods based on structural vibration response and convolutional neural networks (CNN). However,...
This study proposes an innovative design solution based on the design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) and post-process for manufacturing industrial-grade products by reducing additive manufacturing (AM) time and improving production agility. The de...
New scientific and technological (S&T) knowledge is being introduced rapidly, and hence, analysis efforts to understand and analyze new published S&T documents are increasing daily. Automated text mining and vision recognition techniques alle...
While the design of a cryostat is being developed, one of the most relevant sub-systems is the internal supporting system that sustains the cooled component. According to the literature, the arrangement and number of supports chosen often result in a...
Microscopic and digital whole-slide images (WSIs) often suffer from limited spatial resolution, hindering accurate pathological analysis and cancer diagnosis. Improving the spatial resolution of these pathology images is crucial, as it can enhance th...
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Despite worldwide initiatives, the exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rate is low. The study aims to investigate the role of fathers’ knowledge, attitude and support in formulating mothers’ practice of breastfeeding taking Bangladeshi parental cases as a...
In recent years, the performance of the construction industry has highlighted the increased need for better resource efficiency, improved productivity, less waste, and increased value through sustainable construction practices. The core concept of su...
Horizontal vibrations in high-speed elevators induced by building sway degrade ride comfort and compromise operational safety. Developing an accurate and robust dynamic model is essential for effective vibration control. To address this, this study d...
Locally resonant (LR) metamaterial structures possess bandgaps in which wave propagation is significantly attenuated. In this paper, we discuss flexural wave bandgaps in an LR beam subjected to a global axial force and multiple vertical elastic suppo...
Relying on an engineering case, this study establishes an analysis model using PLAXIS 3D and GeoStudio, and compares and analyzes the slope deformation and internal force of the supporting structure with different slope grades and different platform...
The combination support structure of pile-anchor and frame-anchor is widely used in multi-level slope engineering, but the relevant theoretical research lags behind engineering practice. To make up for this deficiency, this paper takes the multi-leve...
Three-dimensional printing has great advantages in manufacturing parts with complex internal structures. At present, there are still significant challenges in the unsupported 3D printing of thick-walled parts with inner runners. In this paper, a part...
With the evolution of social structure and the intensification of population aging, traditional community service centers struggle to meet residents’ complex needs due to their functional singularity and spatial rigidity. In response to the con...
Urban trees are more about people than trees. Urban trees programs need public support and engagement, from the intentions to support to implement actions in supporting the programs. Built upon the theory of planned behavior and Structural Equation M...
For the traditional three-axis (3D) configuration of the additive manufacturing (AM) platform, when printing the target model with a multi-branched structure, it is imperative to construct adequate support structures. To eliminate the use of support...
We propose a method to print four-dimensional (4D) stimuli-responsive hydrogel structures with internal gaps. Our 4D structures are fabricated by printing an N-isopropylacrylamide-based stimuli-responsive pre-gel solution (NIPAM-based ink) and an acr...
The problems of developing online decision support systems concern the complexity of the transportation management processes, the multi-dimensionality of data warehouses (DWs), and the multi-criteria of decision making. Such issues arise in the manag...
In traditional fixed-direction 3D printing, complex geometric models require support structures for large overhanging regions, leading to difficulties in removal, surface damage, and material waste. This study proposes a model decomposition algorithm...
Bridge displacement is an important part of safety evaluations. Currently, bridge displacement monitoring uses only a few measurement points, making it difficult to evaluate safety. To address this problem, we propose a multi-point displacement synch...
Prefabrication, one of the methods to increase productivity by moving construction activity to factory work, has evolved into multi-trade prefabrication. Although previous studies have introduced the merits and directions of multi-trade prefabricatio...
Compared with point-to-point wireless optical communication systems, multi-faceted Optical Base Stations (OBSs) offer the advantages of supporting multi-user access and achieving omnidirectional dynamic communication. The emission structure of the mu...
Various uncertainties often influence the serviceability of cable net structures, which can impact their structural safety performance. The accurate identification of sensitive factors during the structure’s service life and the determination o...
The scientific and efficient mining of ultra-thick coal seam in Xinjiang, China is faced with the problems of low exploration level and lack of theoretical research on underground mining. This paper studied occurrence characteristic of ultra-thick co...
Here, a novel hybrid method of intelligent fault identification within complex mechanical systems was proposed using parallel-factor (PARAFAC) theory and adaptive particle swarm optimization (APSO) for a support vector machine (SVM). The parallel-fac...
Key drivetrain components in wind turbines are prone to misalignment faults due to long-term operation under fluctuating loads and harsh environments. Because misalignment develops gradually rather than occurring instantly, reliable evaluation of str...
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