The inelastic response of reinforced concrete (RC) frames under seismic loading is influenced by mechanical and geometrical properties and by the reinforcement arrangement of the beam–column members. In this paper, the seismic response and rece...
Various seismic analysis methods are being used to predict the response of structures to earthquakes. Although nonlinear dynamic analysis (NDA) is considered an ideal method to represent the most realistic behavior of a structure among these various...
Fast steering mirrors (FSMs), actuated by piezoelectric ceramics, play pivotal roles in satellite laser communication, distinguished by their high bandwidth and fast responsiveness, thereby facilitating the precise pointing and robust tracking of las...
Semiconductor cleaning system ultra-clean flow control pumps are critical equipment in the semiconductor industry. Among them, the perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) spring is a pivotal component to control the pump, and its dynamic performance is crucial...
In the search for improvements in perovskite solar cells (PSCs), several different aspects are currently being addressed, including an increase in the stability and a reduction in the hysteresis. Both are mainly achieved by improving the cell structu...
Organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) incorporating a triple insulating layer of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), silicon dioxide (SiO2), and zinc oxide (ZnO) were successfully fabricated on glass and on flexible PET substrates. The insulating laye...
This study investigates the application of soft magnetic composite (SMC) materials in alternator core manufacturing for bladeless wind turbines operating under the principle of vortex-induced vibration (VIV), employing additive manufacturing (AM) tec...
Bio-inspired joints play a pivotal role in legged robots, directly determining their motion capabilities and overall system performance. While shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators present superior power density and silent operation compared to conventi...
The morphology of organic films plays a pivotal role in determining the performance of transistor devices. While the dip-coating technique is capable of producing highly oriented organic films, it often encounters challenges such as limited coverage...
Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuators are pivotal in modern engineering due to their unique thermomechanical properties, but their inherent non-linearities, hysteresis, and temperature sensitivity pose significant control challenges. This systematic rev...
Elastocaloric cooling, which leverages stress-induced phase transformation in shape memory materials, represents a sustainable and energy-efficient alternative to conventional vapor-compression cooling systems. Central to optimizing these materials i...
Zero trust is increasingly considered a key security paradigm for sixth-generation (6G) networks, yet most existing approaches emphasize architecture while leaving continuous trust adaptation and its interaction with slice-level service requirements...
Characterization of stress-dependent single-phase and multiphase fluid transport in fractured geo-materials is essential for a wide range of applications, including CO2 sequestration, energy storage, and geo-energy extraction. However, pivotal studie...
Solid rocket motors (SRMs) play a pivotal role in space exploration owing to their reliability and high thrust-to-weight ratios. SRM propellant health monitoring is in critical demand owing to the complex operational scenarios throughout the entire l...
The traditional von Neumann architecture encounters significant limitations in computational efficiency and energy consumption, driving the development of neuromorphic devices. The optoelectronic synaptic device serves as a fundamental hardware found...
Molecular spin-crossover (SCO) compounds constitute prototypical systems exhibiting first-order phase transitions. These transitions involve an abrupt switch between two well-defined states with distinctly different magnetic, optical, and vibrational...
Strain sensors play a pivotal role in quantifying stress and strain across diverse domains, encompassing engineering, industry, and medicine. Their applicability has recently extended into the realm of wearable electronics, enabling real-time monitor...
Thin liquid film evaporation leverages latent heat and low thermal resistance to achieve superior heat transfer capabilities, making it pivotal for next-generation high-heat-flux thermal management systems. This paper presents a systematic review of...
Biolayer interferometry (BLI) is a well-established laboratory technique for studying biomolecular interactions important for applications such as drug development. Currently, there are interesting opportunities for expanding the use of BLI in other...
Active magnetic bearings (AMBs), pivotal in high-speed rotating machinery for their frictionless operation and precise control, demand power amplifiers with exceptional dynamic performance and minimal current ripple. However, conventional amplifier d...
Flexible capacitive humidity sensors are pivotal for next-generation wearable electronics and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. However, conventional devices suffer from severe salt leaching and delamination of hygroscopic sensing materials, alo...
The North China Plain is a core grain-producing region in China. Under the dual pressures of global warming and intensifying human activities, frequent agricultural droughts pose a serious threat to regional food security and sustainable agricultural...
In order to ensure the structural safety and serviceability of existing reinforced concrete (RC) structures, there is a compelling need to develop efficient techniques for the rapid replacement of damaged RC beams within strong-column–weak-beam...