A tsunami induced by the Nankai Trough earthquake may disturb marine sediments in the inner part of Osaka Bay. Since nutrient release from marine sediments has a significant impact on nu-trient concentrations in seawater, an incubation experiment was...
This work investigates temperature’s effect on the critical energy release rate using damage mechanics material models and the element deletion method. The energy release rate describes the decrease in total potential energy per increase in cra...
In this paper, we extend some results involving the energy release rate in the case of the propagation of a straight crack in an elastic solid. These results, approached by Gurtin and Yatomi in classical elasticity, are generalized in order to cover...
Riluzole (RLZ), a sodium channel-blocking benzothiazole anticonvulsant BCS class II drug, is very slightly soluble in aqueous medium. To improve aqueous solubility and modulate dissolution rate and membrane permeability, complex formation of RLZ with...
The evaluation of energy release rate with angle is still a challenging task in metal crack propagation analysis, especially for the mixed Mode I-II-III loading situation. In this paper, the energy release rate associated with stress intensity factor...
To better understand the fire risk of nitrocellulose (NC) used for the civil industry, the combustion properties of NC-alcohol humectant (isopropanol and ethanol) and -plasticizer (dibutyl phthalate) mixtures were investigated experimentally in this...
A test method for controlling the stress release rate of the tunnel by adjusting the confining pressure is proposed based on the engineering background of Dongmachang No. 1 Tunnel of Huali Expressway to explore a suitable excavation method of soft ro...
There is a need to develop sustainably sourced products that can address the needs for improved water retention in soils, slow the release rate of fertilizers (to prevent leaching and downstream eutrophication), and control soil pH for use in agricul...
Fire accidents in road tunnels can cause a significant number of fatalities and severe damage to tunnel structures. The tunnel European directive applies to the trans-European road network and requires the use of active smoke control systems in most...
The construction of the relation between the critical energy release rate,
In this study, the effects of the jet fan speed, heat release rate and aspect ratio on smoke movement in tunnel fires have been investigated. The jet fan speed was changed from 6.25 (25%) to 12.5 m/s (50%), 18.75 m/s (75%), and 25 m/s (100%). The hea...
An accurate model plays an important role in control strategy development of smart ships. For the control-oriented engine models, calibration by experienced personnel is key to outputting high accuracy. However, the dual-fuel engine runs in liquid fu...
Heat release rate (HRR) is the principal fire characteristic of materials. There are three known methods for the measurement of HRR (based on oxygen consumption, mass loss rate, and combustion products temperature rise). The method based on oxygen co...
This study investigated the relationship between fracture toughness (Kc) and energy release rate (Gc) through fracture morphology analysis, emphasizing the critical role of fractal dimensions in accurately characterizing fracture surfaces. Traditiona...
Historical buildings often fail to meet today’s building and fire protection regulations due to their structure and space restrictions. For this reason, if such buildings encounter fire, serious damage will be resulted. The fire of the Notre-Dame Cat...
Various three-dimensional printing (3DP) technologies have been investigated so far in relation to their potential to produce customizable medicines and medical devices. The aim of this study was to examine the possibility of tailoring drug release r...
In this study, the characteristics of fires in case of two vehicles in a tunnel are analyzed by Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis for varying tunnel aspect ratios. Unsteady heat release rates over time are set as the input conditions of fire sour...
In recent years, new fire loads dominated by power banks have caused multiple fire incidents in transportation hubs, posing severe challenges to fire safety. This study uses experimental testing and machine learning regression analysis to explore the...
Adhesion between coatings and substrates is an important parameter determining the integrity and reliability of film/substrate systems. In this paper, a new and more refined theory for characterizing adhesion between elastic coatings and rigid substr...
Electrical cabinet fire scenarios constitute a significant risk within nuclear facilities, emphasizing the need to mitigate uncertainties in risk evaluations. Owing to the disparate nature of electrical cabinet parameters, only a few factors have bee...
The mechanics of damage and fracture process in unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites subjected to shear loading (Mode II) were examined using the experimental method of the three-point end-notch flexure (3ENF) test. The CF...
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Rising temperature causes a process of phosphorus release, which can be characterized well using phosphorus release rates (VP). The objective of the present study was to investigate the major factors affecting sediment phosphorus release rates throug...
A series of fire experiments were conducted in a 0.5 m × 0.5 m × 0.5 m room, and a single door-like opening was adopted. The height of the openings was 20 cm, and the width of the openings varied from 10 cm to 30 cm, with ventilation fact...
In the framework of integrated pest management, biological control through the use of living organisms plays important roles in suppressing pest populations. In this paper, the complex interaction between plants and pest insects is examined under the...
Straight soybean and diesel oil blends are proposed as alternatives for electricity generation in isolated regions. The compression ignition engine is considered the prime mover and has the attractive potential to distribute electricity generation fo...
In order to explore the effects of enhanced UV-B radiation on the decomposition and nutrient cycling characteristics of Cunninghamia lanceolata (Lamb.) Hook litter, we collected material from C. lanceolata in a middle-aged forest (16 years) and over-...
In this article, large-scale experimental studies were conducted to figure out the fire characteristics, such as fire-spreading, toxic gases, and heat release rates, using large-scale calorimeter for one- and two-vehicle fires. The initial ignition p...
Consideration of appropriate fire scenarios in the simulations of the Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) for the fire-risk assessment of buildings is a critical factor in the development of prevention and response measures. The user dependence of the FDS...
The objective of this study was to evaluate the release rate, duration, and biological efficiency of yeast volatile compounds associated with olive fruit flies in slow-release dispensers, polypropylene vials, and rubber septa attached to yellow stick...
Oral dosage forms with adjustable drug release profiles were prepared using progesterone (PGR) as a poorly-soluble model drug. The dosage forms were made as stack assemblies of functional modules. The modules were made as PGR-carrying HPMC films cut...
As emission regulations become increasingly stringent, diesel/natural gas dual-fuel engines are regarded as a promising solution and have attracted extensive research attention. However, their complex combustion processes pose significant challenges...
Controlled release matrices have predictable drug release kinetics, provide drugs for an extended period of time, and reduce dosing frequency with improved patient compliance as compared with conventional tablet dosage forms. In the current research...
To explore the mechanism of drug release and depot formation of in situ forming implants (ISFIs), osthole-loaded ISFIs were prepared by dissolving polylactide, poly(lactide-co-glycolide), polycaprolactone, or poly(trimethylene carbonate) in different...
(1) Background: The aim of the work was to investigate the influence of selected physico-chemical factors on the solubility and release rate of CT (cryptotanshinone) in alcohologels. (2) Methods: The alcohologels of methylcellulose (MC), hydroksyethy...
Olivine, one of the most abundant silicates on earth, thermodynamically captures CO2 in relevant amounts during its dissolution. Upscaling the use of this mineral as a replacement for sand or gravel may contribute to reduce concentrations of greenhou...
Because both faults and cleats exist in coal, sharp stress drops occur during loading when coal is deformed. These drops occur during the pre-peak stage and are accompanied by sudden energy releases. After a stress drop, the stress climbs slowly foll...
Because Eplerenone (EPL) is a Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS) class-II drug and is prone to extensive liver degradation, it suffers from poor bioavailability after oral administration. This work aimed to prepare liquisolids loaded with...
Electrospinning natural polymers represents a developing interest in the field of biomaterials. Electrospun nanofibers have been shown to facilitate tissue regeneration and emulate body tissue, making them ideal for modern biomedical applications. Th...
Amending the neglect of finite dissolution in traditional release models, this study proposed a more generalized drug release model considering the simultaneous dissolution and diffusion procedure from a drug-loaded spherical matrix. How the shape fa...
In this study, the effect of the energy release rate on the transformation-induced plasticity (TRIP) steel composite reinforced with 5 vol% ceramic particles is determined using the crystal plasticity simulation of the coupled brittle-ductile damage...
This study comprehensively assesses the release rate of biocides, corrosion effects related to antifouling, and the physical properties of different paint types. Tests were conducted to measure thickness, viscosity, hardness, bending, adhesion, gloss...
Generating energy from combustion is prone to pollutant formation. In energy systems working under non-premixed combustion mode, rapid mixing is required to increase the heat release rates. However, local extinction and re-ignition may occur, resulti...
The fire growth rate index (FIGRA), which is the ratio of the maximum value of the heat release rate (Qmax) and the time (tmax) to reach the maximum heat release rate, is a general method to evaluate a material in the fire-retardant performance in fi...
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of producing acyclovir-containing modified release matrix tablets by a wet granulation method based on the type and concentration of two pharmaceutical-grade hydrophilic matrix polymers (i.e., hydroxypropyl...
Delayed sowing of wheat is a common problem in Punjab that exacerbates serious yield loss. However, individual or combined applications of seed rate and slow-release nitrogen fertilizer significantly impacted their efficacy in improving crop growth a...
Software is used in diverse settings and depends on development and testing environments. Software development should improve the reliability, quality, cost, and stability of software, making the software testing period crucial. We proposed a softwar...
In this study, bovine serum albumin (BSA) and alginate (ALG) conjugates were synthesized by the Maillard reaction in order to evaluate their potential to develop controlled release drug delivery systems. The progress of the Maillard reaction was evid...
Continuous glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites produced by using hybrid yarns show reduced fiber-to-matrix adhesion in comparison to their thermosetting counterparts. Their consolidation involves no curing, and the chemical reactions are...
The current work aims to establish an integrated pest management strategy using Hyperaspis trifurcata Schaeffer (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) to control Dactylopius opuntiae Cockerell (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) and to assess the side effects of pestici...
Accidental gas release is a major triggering event for the offshore oil and gas industry. This paper focuses on the experimental and numerical investigation for dispersion behavior of released gas on offshore platforms. For this purpose, an experimen...
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