A dynamic computational program considering slip, shear-lag and time-dependent effects of composite box-girder bridge–train coupling system is firstly proposed based on the authors’ previous studies. In the program, the long-term vertical...
This paper presents a beam model for a geometrically nonlinear stability analysis of the composite beam-type structures. Each wall of the cross-section can be modeled with a different material. The nonlinear incremental procedure is based on an updat...
The artificial fracturing technique under coupled hydro-mechanical effects is widely used in many rock engineering. Therefore, the study on the fracturing behaviors and mechanical properties of hydro-mechanical coupled cracks is very crucial. In this...
This work develops a unified size-dependent shear deformation theory (SDSDT) to analyze the free vibration behavior of a functionally graded (FG) magneto-electro-elastic (MEE) microplate under fully simply supported conditions, open- or closed-circui...
The shear strength prediction of concrete beams reinforced with FRP rebars and stirrups is one of the most complicated issues in structural engineering applications. Numerous experimental and theoretical studies have been conducted to establish a rel...
Compliant cellular structures are good candidates for morphing applications. This paper proposes a novel chiral cellular structure composed of circular beams with great elastic properties and potential for morphing. The tensile and shear elastic prop...
The focus of this research is to quantify the effect of load-coupling mechanisms in anisotropic composites with distinct flexibility. In this context, the study aims to realize a novel testing device to investigate tension-twist coupling effects. Thi...
Under coupled compression–shear loading, the failure and instability behavior of inclined pillars is different from that of horizontal pillars. To enhance the reliability and accuracy of pillar strength design, the influence of different inclin...
This paper investigates the effects of particle morphology (PM) and particle size distribution (PSD) on the micro-macro mechanical behaviours of granular soils through a novel X-ray micro-computed tomography (μCT)-based discrete element method (DE...
To investigate the mechanical degradation of the shear properties of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) laminates in bridge decks under hygrothermal aging effects, short-beam shear tests were performed following the ASTM test standard (ASTM D790-1...
The influence of cross-section shape on rock stability was investigated by designing a similar model test and numerical simulation using particle flow code (PFC). The test results showed that the left- and right-hand sides of the entrance are subject...
The coupling between hydraulic and mechanical processes in rock joints has significantly influenced the properties and applications of rock mass in many engineering fields. In this study, a series of regular shear tests and shear-flow coupled tests w...
This paper presents our study on the use of dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) simulations to discover the flow behavior in ultra high molecular weight polyethylene/polyamide 6 (UHMWPE/PA6) blends associated with extensional-shear coupled flow, base...
It is essential to accurately describe the large shear behavior of woven fabrics in the composite preforming process. An analytical model is proposed to describe the shear behavior of fabrics with different weave patterns, in which tension-shear coup...
The hybrid failure is a coupled failure mechanism under the action of tensile and shear stresses. The failure is critical in cemented paste backfill (CPB) since there are no visible signs prior to the failure. Few studies have been conducted on the c...
In structures with reinforced concrete walls, coupling beams join individual walls to produce a rigid assembly that withstands sideways forces. A precise forecasting of the critical shear capacity is essential to avoid early shear failure and attain...
This paper proposes a new element for modeling the energy-dissipation coupling beam to analyze the coupled shear wall structure under seismic loading. The new beam element includes 2 rigid beams and an energy dissipation device in the middle. The ele...
Under the combined action of bidirectional (longitudinal and transverse) shear loads and corrosive environments, the shear performance of stud connectors in steel–concrete composite track beams of straddle-type monorail transit systems is susce...
In the Yili region, China, complex environmental conditions induce repeated wet–dry (WD) and freeze–thaw (FT) cycles, deteriorating soil shear strength and producing frequent loess landslides. In this study, we collected soil samples from...
In order to study the influence of the difference between the center of mass and shear center position of the main girder cross-section on the coupled vibration response of a vehicle–bridge, and in accordance with the theory of finite element a...
Shear failure is pivotal in fracture evolution and stimulated reservoir volume (SRV) during hydraulic fracturing, particularly in bedded shale formations. However, the limited availability of coupled macro- and mesoscale experimental data on the shea...
In order to improve the bonding performance, EVA composite hot melt adhesives were prepared by introducing crosslinking agent and silane coupling agent in this paper. A binary EVA resin blend as the base resin with appropriate viscosity and tensile s...
The superimposed slab shear wall has been found to be more and more applicable in the building construction industry due to its building industrialization superiority. The hysteretic behavior of superimposed slab shear walls accounts for an important...
Coupled steel plate and reinforced concrete (SPRC) composite shear walls have been widely constructed in the core tube of super tall buildings in seismic regions. However, relevant research progress is far behind the practical application of this cou...
A numerical, generalized differential quadrature (GDQ) method is presented on applied heat vibration for a thick-thickness magnetostrictive functionally graded material (FGM) plate coupled with a cylindrical shell. A nonlinear c1 term in the z axis d...
Considering that a jointed rock mass in a cold area is often affected by periodic freeze–thaw cycles and shear failure, definitions for the mesoscopic and macroscopic damage to a jointed rock mass under the coupling of freeze–thaw and she...
The establishment of a linear seismic response analysis model that considers ground rotation effects and eccentric torsion informed the investigation of the linear response characteristics of coupled lateral–torsional vibration, considering ecc...
The hydro-mechanical coupling in fractures plays a significant role in fluid transport through fracture networks. However, current studies still exhibit certain limitations in the multi-parameter characterization of fracture permeability under stress...
The theory of surface wave generation, in viscous flows, is modified by replacing the linear-logarithmic shear velocity profile, in the air, with a model which links smoothly the linear and logarithmic layers through the buffer layer. This profile in...
Parachutes and other inflatable aerodynamic decelerators usually use flexible fabrics due to their lightweight and high load-carrying capacity. The behavior of fabrics during complex deformations is mainly influenced by their shear properties. The sh...
Shear-coupled grain boundary motion (SCGBM) is an important mechanism of plastic deformation, especially in the cases of ultrafine-grained or nanocrystalline materials at low temperatures. Much research work has been focused on the geometric rules of...
The laboratory miniature vane shear test (MVST) has been widely used to measure the undrained shear strength of marine sediments in offshore engineering. However, the transfer of the soil sample in tube samplers from the seabed to the laboratory rele...
This study carried out tensile tests at definite elongation, tensile and shear tests on 4 admixture-modified styrene-acrylic emulsion-based cement composites (SECCs), and measured the strength, deformation, and energy consumption indexes of test spec...
With its extraordinary physical properties, graphene is regarded as one of the most attractive reinforcements to enhance the mechanical characteristics of composite materials. However, the existing models in the literature might meet severe challenge...
A variational formulation and variationally consistent boundary conditions were derived for a coupled system of two boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs), with the piezoelectric and surface effects taken into account in the formulation. The coupling betwee...
This study investigates the impact of eddy viscosity on equatorially trapped waves and the instability of the background shear in a simple barotropic–baroclinic model. It is the first study to include eddy viscosity in the study of tropical wav...
An experimental method for non-standard off-axis tension tests of unidirectional composites is developed. A new oblique end-tab is designed to eliminate stress concentration and in-plane bending moment induced by off-axis tension loading. Finite elem...
In the rolling process of heavy cylinders, the deformation section is subjected to the effects of compression and shear. In order to analyze the influences of the shear effect on the microstructure evolution characteristics, a mathematical model was...
Although shear horizontal waves have advantages over longitudinal waves, including a higher resolution, less wave mode conversion, and much better reflection coefficients at void and crack interfaces in nondestructive detection, they require good con...
Rheological properties of cementitious suspensions are affected not only by their mixture composition but also by process-related factors such as shear history. To enable a model-based description, investigations were carried out on the effect of she...
The mechanical analysis of photovoltaics and building integrated photovoltaics is a key step for their optimal design and certification, and requires careful consideration, alongside solar power, durability and functionality issues. The solar cells a...
Based on the clustering effect of shear-thickening fluids (STFs), a high-shear low-pressure flexible grinding wheel has been developed. In order to explore the material removal mechanism, the coupled Eulerian—Lagrangian (CEL) method is adopted to sim...
The rheological behaviors of low-density polyethylene doped with additives (PEDA) determine the dynamic extrusion molding and structure of high-voltage cable insulation. However, the coupling effect of additives and molecular chain structure of LDPE...
In order to better understand the shear creep behavior of weak interlayers (carbonaceous shale) under the coupling effect of the rainfall dry–wet cycle and blasting vibration, as well as quantitatively characterize the coupled damage of the rai...
To date, the modelling of constitutive equations of solidified frozen saline soil have seldom been studied. This paper presented the formulation of a damage constitutive model for solidified saline frozen soil considering both freeze thaw cycles (FTC...
Reservoir landslides undergo saturated–unsaturated transitions under hydrological variations. Matric suction significantly influences slip-zone soil strength. Existing studies lack analysis of suction–rate–strength coupling, while A...
The shear mechanical properties of rock under high temperature and high pressure are key issues in geothermal energy development. In order to explore the variation in shear mechanical properties of rock under high temperature and high pressure, the s...
In order to study the mechanical characteristics and cracking behavior of jointed rock mass under hydro-mechanical coupling, a series of uniaxial compression tests and triaxial compression tests were carried out on cylinder gypsum specimens with a si...
The objective of the present paper is to demonstrate the effects of shear deformation and large deflections on the piezoelectric materials and structures which often serve as substrate layers of multilayer composite sensors and actuators. Based on a...
Due to the impact of natural and artificial influence, such as waves, tides, and artificial dewatering, the small-strain shear modulus of soils may vary with the water content of soil, causing deformation of excavations and other earth structures. Th...
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