This study reviewed some simplified methods of finite element analysis (FEA) for connections in cold-formed steel (CFS) structure, and summarized eight simplified methods divided into three categories. Shear performance tests were performed for six g...
Diamond amplifiers have been widely applied in Nano actuators and Robots. In order to study the dynamic characteristics of the diamond amplifier system which is used in the piezo jet dispenser, it is simplified as a spring-mass-damper system. The dyn...
Recently, many floating renewable energy platforms have been deployed in coastal regions, where sloping bottoms are an important factor when evaluating their safety. In this article, a simplified method coupling an eigenfunction matching method (EMM)...
A simplified linearized lattice Boltzmann method (SLLBM) suitable for the simulation of acoustic waves propagation in fluids was proposed herein. Through Chapman–Enskog expansion analysis, the linearized lattice Boltzmann equation (LLBE) was fi...
To implement a sensor structure analysis and design (as well as other engineering applications), a two-parameter approach using elastic–plastic fracture mechanics (EPFM) could be applied to analyze a structure more accurately than a one-paramet...
This study presents a comprehensive analysis of a simplified design methodology for timber–concrete composite roof and floor structures employing metal web beams, also known as posi-joisted beams, easi-joist, or open web joists, validated throu...
Simplified methods are often used for load estimations during the initial design of the foundations of offshore wind turbines (OWTs). However, the reliability of simplified methods for designing different OWTs needs to be studied. This paper provides...
The need to monitor the power network is leading to a significant increase in the number of measurement points. These points consist of intelligent electronic devices and instrument transformers (or more in general sensors). However, as the number of...
In this paper, a simplified method is proposed to estimate the peak inter-story drift ratios of steel frames with hysteretic dampers. The simplified method involved the following: (1) the inelastic spectral displacement is estimated using a single-de...
We assess the validity of the surface moisture availability parameter (Mo) derived from satellite-based optical/thermal measurements using the simplified triangle method. First, we show that Mo values obtained from the simplified triangle method agre...
Air-cushion-assisted platforms (ACAPs) are floating platforms supported by both buoyancy pontoon and air cushion, which have merits of wave bending moment reduction, better stability, and hydrodynamic performance. However, there is barely a concise m...
Column loss is a type of damage that can occur in frame structures subjected to explosions or impacts. The response of such structures largely depends on the capacity of the assembly of elements and on the inertia effects due to the sudden nature of...
In this paper, three forms of (2 + l)-dimensional Burgers’ equations are investigated. More general multiple solutions of these Burgers’ equations are obtained by dependent variable transformation derived using the simplified homogeneous...
In order to assess slope stability owing to rainfall, the availability of an effective and simple-to-use methodology, relating directly rain to eventual landslide triggering, is undoubtedly useful. To this purpose, a simplified method aimed to the pr...
In the actual operation of urban rail vehicles, it is essential to evaluate the condition of the traction converter IGBT modules. Considering the fixed line and the similarity of operation conditions between adjacent stations, this paper proposes an...
Today, most of the issues and challenges faced by managers and decision makers are complex and multifaceted. More clearly, due to the developments of technologies, emerging trends in various industries, competitive markets, and rapid and transformati...
The determination of the rational minimum ecological water level is the base for the protection of ecosystems in shrinking lakes and wetlands. Based on the lake surface area method, a simplified lake surface area method was proposed to define the min...
Accuracy defects exist when modeling fluid transport by the classical capillary bundle model for tight porous media. In this study, a three-dimensional simplified physical model construction method was developed for tight sandstone gas reservoirs bas...
Evaluating the lateral bearing behavior of rectangular piles in sloping ground is computationally demanding due to the complex three-dimensional spatial pile-soil interaction. To circumvent the inefficiency of full-scale numerical modeling and the li...
The specific air jet of a diffuser is formed by the complex internal structure, which affects the outlet airflow distribution of the diffuser directly and the indoor environment distribution indirectly. If the diffusers are developed based on their a...
This study investigates the vehicle load transfer mechanism and proposes a simplified design method for simply supported reinforced concrete skewed T-girder bridges. Skewed bridges are often necessary due to obstacles in route selection, yet their me...
Seepage flux is very important in many hydraulic projects such as in the upper reservoir of a pumped storage power station because of its effect on economic benefits. However, upper reservoirs with a relatively high altitude are generally located abo...
Solar radiation has important impacts on buildings such as for cooling/heating load forecasting, energy consumption forecasting, and multi-energy complementary optimization. Two types of solar radiation data are commonly used in buildings: radiation...
This study aimed at the development of an algorithm for the computational optimization of free-piston Stirling engines. The design algorithm includes an optimization method and two compatible strategies. The optimization method is an improved version...
Multi-layer composite confinement structures (MLCCSs) are critical for containing accidental internal explosions, yet conventional design methods cannot capture their three-layer load-redistribution mechanism. Based on a validated fluid–structu...
Passive microwave (PMW) sensors are popularly applied to Earth observations. However, the satellite PMW radiometer data sometimes have non-negligible errors in geolocation. Coastline inflection methods (CIMs) are widely used to improve geolocation er...
The nitrile butadiene rubber-based viscoelastic damper (NVED) has been proven effective in improving the seismic performance of various types of structures. This study proposes to enhance the hysteretic behavior of traditional Chinese wooden joints u...
Schools are a suitable public building for renewable energy systems. Renewable energy hybrid systems (REHSs) have recently been introduced in schools following a new national regulation that mandates renewable energy utilization. An REHS combines the...
Global warming is becoming worse owing to carbon dioxide emissions around the world, and eco-friendly energy for reducing carbon dioxide emissions is gaining importance. Wind power plants are the most representative of the environmentally friendly en...
Evaluating the life cycle of buildings is a valuable tool for assessing sustainability and analyzing environmental consequences throughout the construction operations of buildings. In this study, in order to determine the importance of building life...
This paper presents a type of prefabricated concrete wall panel building system with novel flexible alveolar-type joints, which has the advantages of fast assembly and controllable quality. Seven alveolar-type joint specimens were designed and fabric...
A historical review is conducted of PhyFire, a simplified physical forest fire spread model developed by the research group on Numerical Simulation and Scientific Computation (SINUMCC) at the University of Salamanca. The review ranges from the first...
This paper presents a new simplified method for analyzing the availability of photovoltaic potential on roofs. Photovoltaic systems on roofs are widespread as they represent a sustainable and safe investment and, therefore, a means of energy self-suf...
A simplified analysis method based on three-dimensional finite element analysis is proposed for the dynamic response of pile foundations under the action of vertically propagating SV waves. This method considers the impact of upper structure inertia...
Accepted acoustic testing standards are available; however, they require specialized hardware and software that are typically out of reach economically to the occasional practitioner. What is needed is a simple and inexpensive screening method that c...
The present article is devoted to the safe operation of oil platforms in difficult ice conditions. To ensure the safety of offshore facilities, it is essential to deviate a drifting iceberg’s trajectory that may lead to an emergency with the he...
This paper presents a method for mosaicking unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) multispectral images. The main purpose of the proposed method is to reduce spatial distortion in the mosaicking process and increase robustness and the speed of the operation....
This study proposes a unique approach to convert a voltage signal obtained from a hot-wire anemometry to flow velocity data by making a slight modification to existing temperature-correction methods. The approach was a simplified calibration method f...
Traditional 3D slope reliability analysis methods have high computational costs and are difficult to popularize in engineering practice. Under the framework of the limit equilibrium method with 3D slip surface normal stress correction, the critical h...
Currently, there are two main types of anti-floating methods for underground structures; one is the passive anti-floating method represented by anti-draft piles, the other is the active anti-floating method which focuses on interceptor-discharge pres...
Generally, the diffractive waveguide combiner and computer-generated hologram (CGH) technique have the potential to achieve compact head-mounted display (HMD) with a natural 3D display function. However, the diffractive waveguide combiner will degrad...
Ultra high-performance concrete (UHPC) application, to enhance the mechanical strength of axially loaded reinforced concrete bridge substructure elements, was proposed and investigated in an earlier study. The results recommended that depending on th...
The Brazilian semiarid region strongly depends on superficial reservoirs (one every 5 km
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Background: Many methods for measuring body fat have been developed, but applications in clinical settings are limited. For this reason, researchers have tried to identify different formulas for its estimation but most of are hard to incorporate into...
This article proposes an original method of a coherent and simplified cartographic presentation of the interior of buildings called 2D+, which can be used in geoinformation applications that do not support an extensive three-dimensional visualisation...
Anionic surfactants (AS) are becoming a major emerging contaminant of waters due to their widespread use in household and industrial products. The standard chloroform method for analysis of AS in water relies on chloroform extraction of a methylene b...
An efficient linearization method for solving a system of nonlinear equations was developed, showing good stability and convergence properties. It uses an unconventional and simple strategy to improve the performance of classic methods by a full-rank...
The increase in total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN) concentrations is correlated with increases in cyanobacterial bloom biomass. Standard methods for the measurement of TKN are tedious, costly, time-consuming and involve the use of hazardous catalysts, suc...
In this paper, an instantaneous correlation coefficient and simplified coherent averaging method for single-channel foetal ECG (FECG) extraction is proposed. The instantaneous correlation coefficient is used to determine the position of the R peak of...
Researchers are investigating the problem of estimating households with potable water service outages soon after an earthquake. Most of these modeling approaches are computationally intensive, have large proprietary data collection requirements or la...
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