Scrums play a major role in Rugby Union games, and are historically known as a showdown between the two packs of opposing teams, composed of their eight forwards players organized in a 3-4-1 configuration, respectively. We investigate scrum mechanics...
The development of cell-based biomaterial alternatives holds significant promise in tissue engineering applications, but it requires accurate mechanical assessment. Herein, we present the development of a novel 3D-printed confined compression apparat...
There is a significant difference between the simulation effect and the actual effect in the design process of maize straw-breaking equipment due to the lack of accurate simulation model parameters in the breaking and processing of maize straw. This...
Knee–spine interactions suggest that limited knee extension may elevate spinal loading during ambulation in older adults. This study aimed to estimate lumbar intervertebral disc loads during walking in patients with knee extension limitations u...
Precision seeding technology is an important component of agricultural mechanization production. The precise regulation of seed movement behavior is the core of precision sowing technology and the key to improving the quality of single seed precision...
To evaluate the feasibility of a virtual overlay tester (OT), a modeling approach was proposed based on the discrete element method (DEM). Simulations were conducted on three types of asphalt mixtures across three different thickness conditions. Thro...
Aims: To determine if restoration location and/or execution behavior force parameters have an influence on the mechanical properties of bulk-fill composite dental restorations. Methods: Pressure transducers were placed within each quadrant of dental...
To address the issues of high stalk breakage rate and the mismatch between extraction force and operational speed in current horizontal shaft counter-rolling cotton stalk pullers, this study presents a novel clamping mechanism. The mechanism enables...
Patient transfer (PT) tasks are a significant cause of low back pain (LBP) in caregivers. Adopting proper motion strategies is an effective and inexpensive approach to reduce the risk of LBP. However, since the standardization of PT tasks is not spec...
In view of the significant influence of bedding structure on the mechanical characteristics and fracture behavior of coal, uniaxial compression discrete element numerical simulation experiments were carried out on coal samples with bedding angles of...
Blasts, vehicle collisions, and other unexpected incidents may cause lateral impacts on building structures, which threaten their safety. This paper investigates the impact resistance of cold-formed steel (CFS) L-shaped built-up columns (LBC). Firstl...
In the southwest of China, there are widely distributed expansive soils. However, to save costs and manage the speed of construction, these shallow expansive soils are often filled with subgrade materials. Therefore, it is necessary to clearly unders...
This study investigates the compressive behavior of aluminum honeycombs partially filled with expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, emphasizing the effects of filler area fractions and vertex contact locations on energy absorption and crush characteristic...
The current study investigates the effect of a hybrid L-profile aluminium/glass-fiber-reinforced polymer stacking sequence under axial and lateral compression loads. Four stacking sequences are studied: aluminium (A)—glass-fiber (GF)—AGF,...
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a very common sequela after ankle sprains. Previous studies observed some knee biomechanical and neuromuscular alterations of CAI that could potentially relate to the knee injury mechanism during landings. However,...
Continuous passive motion (CPM) machines are commonly used after various knee surgeries, but information on tibiofemoral forces (TFFs) during CPM cycles is limited. This study aimed to explore the changing trend of TFFs during CPM cycles under variou...
Shear-induced adhesion is one of the key properties for the gecko moving safely and quickly in a three-dimensional environment. The control strategies of such locomotion strongly relying on adhesion are still not well understood. In this study, we me...
The magnetic domains of non-oriented electrical steel bearing cumulative thermal compressions made by a Gleeble 3500 Thermal System were observed using an atomic force microscope (AFM). The component forces, comprising the magnetic forces between the...
Low-velocity edge impact and compression after edge impact (CAEI) behavior of stitched carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) laminates were experimentally investigated in the paper. Five groups, including three stacking sequences (P1, P2, P3) and tw...
For structures and load-bearing beams under extreme impact loading, the prediction of the transmitted peak impact force is the most challenging task. Available numerical and soft computing-based methods for finding peak impact force are not very accu...
Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) has become widely applied in engineering fields such as aerospace and the automotive industries. Evaluating the damage tolerance of CFRP with manufacturing defects under impact loads is crucial in ensuring the r...
Precast segmental reinforced concrete (RC) piers have been widely used in the construction of offshore bridges to speed up construction. Offshore bridges in cold regions are inevitably affected by the seawater freeze–thaw cycles under the perio...
Today’s development of running shoes is often supported by the assessment of biomechanical tests (BIOs) as well as material tests (MATs). In order to possibly reduce the number of relevant tests, the aim of this study was to find out whether th...
In recent years, much research has been carried out to enhance the efficiency of the piezoelectric energy harvester (PEH). This study focuses on the performance of the compressive Hull PEH under impact forces, which simulates real-world scenarios, su...
To optimize and improve the nose landing gear shock absorber of a fixed-wing carrier-based aircraft, the cross-sectional area of the oil needle in the main oil orifice and the cross-sectional area of the oil return orifice shall be reconfigured. Firs...
The adhesive force between two contact surfaces often leads to an increase in the friction force of the rubber seal O-ring after a certain dwell time, forming dwell time effects and affecting the reliability of sealing. The dwell time effect may resu...
With the increase of mining depth and strength, the evolution of bolt axial force is increasingly becoming important for ensuring the reliability and safety of support. To improve the problem of the existing coal mine roadway pressure-monitoring meth...
The objective was to assess the instrumental validity and the test–retest reliability of a low-cost hand-held push dynamometer adapted from a load-cell based hanging scale (tHHD) to collect compressive forces in different ranges of compressive...
In this paper, the response characteristics of wave propagation in entangled metallic wire materials (EMWMs) are investigated by acoustic emission. The frequency, amplitude of wave emission, and the pre-compression force of the specimen can be adjust...
The synthesized understanding of the mechanical properties of negative Poisson’s ratio (NPR) convex–concave honeycomb tubes (CCHTs) under quasi-static and dynamic compression loads is of great significance for their multifunctional applications in me...
This work compares the mechanical properties of two geomaterials: forsterite and magnesite. Various physical conditions are considered to investigate the evolution of stress–strain relationships for these two polycrystals. A molecular-scale stu...
In order to study the mechanical properties of polypropylene fiber all-coral seawater concrete in triaxial compression, 36 specimens were developed and constructed for triaxial compression load testing employing confining pressure value (0, 6, 12, 18...
Diabetes mellitus often leads to peripheral neuropathy that compromises protective sensation in the feet and raises ulcer risk through mechanical overload. While prior research has introduced cellular-metamaterial-based shoe midsoles for dynamic plan...
Due to their ability to buffer and attenuate vibrations, as well as their low cost, rubber-based isolators are widely used in military and civilian vessels. Since these isolators are part of a ship’s structure, the accurate prediction of their...
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is a kind of building material with ultra-high strength, toughness, and durability. However, under the conditions of ordinary molding technology, most of the fibers cannot play a bridging role in the direction o...
In this study, thirteen axial compression tests were conducted on stirrup-confined fiber-reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete (SFLWAC) columns. The effects of stirrup spacing, fiber type, and fiber volume content on the confinement effect of con...
The salt concentration of the pore solution can alter the micro-pore and particle structure of soil, thereby affecting its engineering properties. To investigate the compression characteristics of marine soil under different salt concentrations, one-...
This study investigates the long-term performance of flexible anti-collision rings after 12 years of service on the Xiangshan Port Highway Bridge. Stepwise loading–unloading tests at multiple loading rates (0.8–80 mm/s) were performed on...
Apples are easily damaged during transportation due to extrusion and collision, resulting in structural damage and deterioration. To better understand apples’ mechanical–structural damage behavior, a texture analyzer platform combined wit...
While early studies on macroscopic self-assembly peaked in the late 20th century, recent research continues to explore and expand the field’s potential through innovative materials and external control strategies. To harness this potential, a u...
A total of five ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)-strengthened reinforced concrete (RC) columns and one RC column were built and subjected to eccentric compression testing to examine the force performance of UHPC-strengthened eccentrically compr...
The Latarjet procedure is the most popular surgical procedure to treat anterior glenohumeral (GH) instability in the presence of large anterior glenoid bone defects. Even though the placement of the bone graft has a considerable influence on its effi...
Foams are commonly used for cushioning in protective sporting equipment. Volumetrically compressing open-cell polyurethane foam buckles cell ribs creating a re-entrant structure—set by heating then cooling—which can impart auxetic behaviour. Theoreti...
Liquid–vapor molecular dynamics (LVMD) simulations are performed to reinvestigate the phase transition and solvation force oscillation behavior of a simple argon liquid film confined between two solid surfaces. Our simulations present a novel s...
This study examined lateral wedge insoles and altered foot progression angles on medial tibiofemoral loading and long-term cartilage failure risk. Fifteen healthy male participants walked under four conditions: neutral gait, lateral wedge insoles, to...
Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) structures have unique geometries and excellent mechanical properties, which have attracted much attention in many fields. However, the relationship between different filling forms and different directions of fu...
Background: Healthcare professionals are at significant risk of musculoskeletal injuries due to the physically demanding nature of patient-handling tasks. While various ergonomic interventions have been introduced to mitigate these risks, comprehensi...
The characteristics of the aerodynamic effects of high-speed trains passing in a shield tunnel were studied using the three-dimensional, compressible, unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations for the simulation analysis. Numerical ca...
This article presents the results of experimental research on the mechanical properties of pine wood (Pinus L. Sp. Pl. 1000. 1753). In the course of the research process, stress-strain curves were determined for cases of tensile, compression and shea...
Coal gangue manufactured sand (CGS), a sustainable substitute for natural sand, offers both resource and environmental benefits; however, the micro-mechanisms underlying performance deterioration at different replacement levels remain unclear. In thi...
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