Single-column hybrid-reinforced self-centering segmental assembled bridges (SHR-SCSAB) exhibit vertical stiffness discontinuities, significantly impacting the refinement of their seismic design methodology. In this study, we investigate SHR-SCSAB by...
Double-column self-centering segmentally assembled bridges (SC-SABs) present greater design complexity compared to single-column systems, primarily due to vertical stiffness discontinuities at segmental spandrel abutments, which critically affect the...
To investigate the Axial–Shear–Flexure Interaction (ASFI) of precast segmental assembled bridge piers, this study proposes a connection system using tapered-sleeve locking steel bar joints and fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC). Four 1:2.5-s...
To reduce the weight of prefabricated cap beams, a new type of hybrid pier with a steel cap beam and single concrete column with an innovative flange–rebar–ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) connection structure is proposed in this pa...
The application of prefabricated bridge structures is of great significance to building industrialization, which can realize the green construction and maintenance process of low energy consumption and low emission as well as the normal operation of...
In this study, a novel prefabricated light-steel beam–column connection consisting of a thin-walled rectangular hollow section column and two cold-formed steel truss beams is proposed and investigated by carrying out experimental tests. Eight c...
We report the growth and nanoscale luminescence characteristics of 8-hydroxyquinolinato aluminum (Alq3) with a crystalline hexagonal column morphology. Pristine Alq3 nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared using a conventional reprecipitation method. Cryst...
This study aims to investigate the performance of the combined machine learning (ML) models and tiering technique for predicting the compressive strength of FRP-strengthened circular concrete columns. A dataset consisting of 725 experimental results...
Quaternary phosphonium salts are popular candidates used in many chemical transformations and synthetic chemistry, notably in catalysis. We have examined the single crystals of two bulky phosphonium compounds, tetra([1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl) phosph...
The self-assembly of a novel synthesized chiral dipeptide, Boc-p-nitro-L-phenylalanyl-tyrosine, into supramolecular structures is investigated by optical absorption and photoluminescence spectroscopy as well as single crystal X-ray diffraction. The c...
Feature selection (FS) has attracted the attention of many researchers in the last few years due to the increasing sizes of datasets, which contain hundreds or thousands of columns (features). Typically, not all columns represent relevant values. Con...
The post-tensioned cross-laminated timber (CLT) rocking wall is a recently developed resilient CLT lateral force-resisting system with a self-centering feature. The structural responses of the systems with different designs need to be determined and...
The retrofitting of existing stadiums with retractable roof systems presents a complex interdisciplinary challenge, requiring the reconciliation of aged structural capacity with modern performance demands. This paper investigates the engineering desi...
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...
The structure and composition of a refractory Ni-containing CrMoNbTaVW high-entropy-alloy (HEA) thin film were investigated. The HEA thin film with a thickness of 5 μm was grown via conventional direct current magnetron sputtering from a multiple-...
Although Indonesians have for many years used wood to build traditional houses, currently it is difficult to find new traditional houses made from wood. Since wood is too expensive for local people, concrete becomes the major construction material in...
The bridge of Shanghai Metro Line 10 over Metro Line 6 is a U-shaped concrete single-box double-cell concrete box beam continuous bridge. A novel method is applied to construct the asymmetric cantilever prefabricated and assembled continuous bridge d...
Reinforced concrete flat slab design commonly relies on a fragmented workflow: finite element models are built through graphical interfaces, reinforcement demands are manually interpreted, and code-compliance checks are performed separately. This fra...
The long-read Nanopore sequencing has been recently applied for assembly of complex genomes and analysis of linear genome organization. The most critical factor for successful long-read sequencing is extraction of high molecular weight (HMW) DNA of s...
We present a modular and cost-effective gamma ray computed tomography system for multiphase flow investigations in industrial apparatuses. It mainly comprises a 137Cs isotopic source and an in-house-assembled detector arc, with a total of 16 scintill...
In the process of systematically studying the methylhydroxyiminoethaneamide bis-chelate ligands with polymethylene spacers of different lengths, L1–L3, and their transition metal complexes, a number of new Ni(II) and Cu(II) species have been is...
A steel modular building is a highly prefabricated form of steel construction. It offers rapid assembly, a high degree of industrialization, and an environmentally friendly construction site. To promote the application of multi-story steel modular bu...
The capabilities of Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors to measure temperature variations in the bulk of liquid flows were considered. In the first step of our research project, reported in this paper, we investigated to what extent the use of thin gla...
This study highlights the importance of water infiltration in hydrological basin management, emphasizing its role in water services, water quality regulation, and temporal patterns. To measure this crucial function, this study introduces a portable a...
We report the synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, and single-crystal X-ray structures of 5-methyl-3-phenylbenzo[e][1,2,4]triazine (I) and its precursor N′-(3-methyl-2-nitrophenyl)benzohydrazide (IV). Compound IV was obtained by nucleophi...
As global manufacturing faces rising energy costs, environmental pressures, and machining precision, the development trends of the machine tools are moving towards lightweight and high-rigidity structures. While those approaches of increasing key com...
Ocean waves constitute a vast renewable resource, yet most linear generator-based wave energy converters (WECs) rely on single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) linear oscillators that exhibit narrow resonance bandwidths and utilise sliding components prone t...
Construction industrialization addresses various challenges in the traditional construction industry, enabling building structures to conserve resources and enhance energy efficiency while reducing emissions. Precast shear walls involve the factory-b...
Pavement surface texture features are one of key factors affecting the skid resistance of pavement. In this study, a set of stable and reliable texture measurement equipment was firstly assembled by using the linear laser ranging sensor, control syst...