Residual stress has a three-dimensional scale effect (length, depth, and width) in the process of repair welding, which has a detrimental impact on the service of the aluminum alloy welded structures in high-speed trains. This paper aims to systemati...
Through field observations, theoretical analysis, and a calibrated numerical model, a study of stress redistribution due to the extraction of longwall panels at depths ranging from 580 to 660 m with a 30° dip angle at Tangshan coal mine is presen...
The welding residual stress re-distribution behavior during fatigue crack propagation in butt-welded high-strength steel plates for ship construction is investigated based on experimental test results and numerical analyses. The specimens’ init...
A mathematical model was developed to determine the order of failure of layers in a two-layer ceramics composite and to determine the conditions for achieving the maximum limit load under three-point loading. The model was set in the space of three &...
Welding is one of the essential stages in the manufacturing process of mechanical structures. Friction stir welding structure of aluminum alloy has been used as a primary supporting member in aerospace equipment. However, friction stir welding inevit...
This research is concerned with developing a generalised diffusion equation capable of describing diffusion processes driven by underlying stress-redistributing type events. The work utilises the development of an appropriate continuous time random w...
Phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) is the core branch-point enzyme connecting plant primary aromatic amino acid metabolism to the phenylpropanoid pathway, which determines carbon flux redistribution between growth and defense and is essential for plan...
Although aortic resection and end-to-end anastomosis are applied to repair ascending aortic aneurysm, there is a lack of information on the late risk of post-operative complications, such as aortic dissection and aneurysmal re-dilatation. It is recog...
Psychosocial stress has been proposed to induce a redistribution of immune cells, but a comparison with an active placebo-psychosocial stress control condition is lacking so far. We investigated immune cell redistribution due to psychosocial stress c...
This paper aims at presenting the effects of short-term sustained load and temperature on time-dependent deformation of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) bonded to concrete and pull-off strength at room temperature after the sustained loading pe...
Polymer Flexible Joint (PFJ) is a method for repairs of concrete elements, which enables carrying loads and large deformations effectively. This article presents the possibility of applying PFJ on beams subjected to bending and describes the influenc...
An accurate prediction of temperature and stress evolution in work rolls is crucial to assess the service life of the work roll. In this paper, a finite element method (FEM) model with a deformable work roll and a meshed, rigid body considering compl...
The objective of this study is to provide a theoretical method to accurately calculate the stress and strain of steel-reinforced concrete (SRC) columns under long-term axial compression. First, considering the cross-sectional stress redistribution an...
This paper addresses the issue of stress redistribution in surrounding soil during the construction of shallow-buried, large-section loess tunnels. Using the Luochuan Tunnel as a case study, we employ the FLAC 3D numerical simulation method to invest...
To understand the fracture features of zonal disintegration and reveal the failure mechanisms of circle tunnels excavated in deep jointed rock masses, a series of three-dimensional heterogeneous models considering varying joint dip angles are establi...
Tunnel excavations near existing vertically loaded pile groups are frequently encountered in urban areas, and most available studies have focused on the additional deformation and stress induced in the pile group, lacking in consideration of the vari...
The purpose of this study was to experimentally evaluate the effect of a hinged steel damping system on the shear behavior of a nonductile reinforced concrete frame with an opening. For the experimental test, a total of three full-scale reinforced co...
Wildfire risks are increasing due to the atmospheric and vegetation aridity under global warming. Plant hydraulic stress (PHS) functions regulate water transport along the soil–plant–atmosphere continuum under water stress conditions, whi...
Transient thermal strain (TS) is a unique compressive strain that reactive powder concrete (RPC) experiences during temperature rise. RPC has a more rapid TS development than normal concrete (NC) during temperatures of 300 °C~800 °C, and unde...
An experimental and analytical approach to the relaxation problem of wood-based materials—OSB (Oriented Strand Boards—pressed wood-based composite panels) beams, including beams with CFRP (Carbon fiber reinforced polymer) tape composite r...
Cancer therapies induce differential cell responses, ranging from efficient cell death to complete stress resistance. The BCL-2 proteins BAX and BAK govern the cellular decision between survival and mitochondrial apoptosis. Therefore, the status of B...
Constructing embankments over soft soils is a challenge for geotechnical engineers due to large settlements. Among diverse ground-improvement methods, combining piles and geosynthetics (e.g., geosynthetic-reinforced piles, deep cement mixing columns,...
A comprehensive understanding of hydraulic fracturing behavior and its impact on regional stress distribution under varying principal stress conditions is essential for preventing dynamic disasters. In this study, true triaxial hydraulic fracturing e...
The photovoltaic industry plays a critical role in promoting global sustainability. Enhancing the reliability of photovoltaic structures is essential for achieving sustainable development. This study involved the analysis of a photovoltaic power gene...
Stress arching effect during the excavation of broken surrounding rock in underground engineering has an important influence on the stability of surrounding rock after underground excavation. To determine the stress arching effect in horizontally lay...
Prestressing steel wires are commonly used as reinforcement elements in structures bearing fatigue loads. These wires are obtained by a conforming process called cold drawing, where a progressive reduction of the wire diameter is produced, causing re...
The cables of high-strength carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) plates are starting to be applied to large spatial structures. However, their main anchorage systems rely on the adhesive force, which entails risks to their integrity resulting from...
Medializing calcaneal osteotomy (MCO) is a flatfoot treatment in stages IIa–IIb. It is true that structural correction is well known, but stress changes in foot tissues have not been sufficiently studied to date. Our objective was to evaluate t...
The buckling, de-lamination, and cracking of the thin film/substrate system caused by thermal stress is the main obstacle for functional failure. Moreover, the thermal stress of vanadium dioxide (VO2) thin film may be more complicated due to the stre...
The accurate acquisition of the residual stress field is the key to clarifying the cold expansion strengthening mechanism of compression bushings, optimizing the extrusion process parameters, and improving the structural fatigue life. In the actual c...
Drilling a hole into rock results in stress concentration and redistribution close to the hole. When induced stresses exceed the rock strength, wellbore breakouts will happen. Research on wellbore breakout is the fundamental of wellbore stability. A...
Rather than focusing on the residual stress generated from casting, machining, or heat treatment unilaterally, a comprehensive research method to consider the whole dynamic evolution of residual stress is proposed. The cast iron piston is taken as th...
The cAMP-dependent aquaporin-2 (AQP2) redistribution from intracellular vesicles into the plasma membrane of renal collecting duct principal cells induces water reabsorption and fine-tunes body water homeostasis. However, the mechanisms controlling t...
The article presents experimental tests of a new type of composite bar that has been used as shear reinforcement for concrete beams. In the case of shearing concrete beams reinforced with steel stirrups, according to the theory of plasticity, the pla...
Understanding the composite damage formation process and its impact on mechanical properties is a key step towards further improvement of material and higher use. For its accelerated application, furthermore, practice-related modeling strategies are...
Proximal fibular osteotomy (PFO) was found to relieve pain and improve knee function in patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis (OA). Therapy redistributes the load applied from the inside to the outside and alleviates the load applied o...
The stress distribution within the struts of lattice metamaterials is non-uniform under compressive loads, with stress concentrations typically occurring at the node regions. Inspired by bamboo, this study proposes a type of body-centered cubic (BCC)...
Weld pores redistribution, the effectiveness of using tungsten inert gas (TIG) dressing to remove weld pores, and changes in the mechanical properties due to the TIG dressing of Ti-3Al-2.5V weldments were studied. Moreover, weld cracks due to pores w...
China holds substantial coalbed methane resources, yet low single-well productivity persists. While horizontal well cavity completion offers a permeability-enhancing solution through stress release, its effectiveness remains limited by the incomplete...
Brittle failure, or spalling, occurs around openings excavated in hard rock masses with high in situ stresses. It takes place due to the nucleation and growth of cracks around the excavation boundary, induced by the redistribution of stresses followi...
Physiological changes in animals exposed to elevated ambient temperature are characterized by the redistribution of blood toward the periphery to dissipate heat, with a consequent decline in blood flow and oxygen and nutrient supply to splanchnic tis...
The sequential-coupled thermo-mechanical model and direct cyclic technique are employed to investigate laser welding and low-cycle fatigue residual stress, respectively. The effects of residual stress on fatigue properties and the relaxation behaviou...
In this paper, the development of a 3D adaptive probabilistic explicit cracking model for concrete is reported. The contribution offered herein consists in a new adaptive mesh strategy designed to optimize the use of interface elements in probabilist...
As the core technology for mechanized installation of tunnel folding steel arch frames, snap-fit connection optimization proves critical in enhancing the load-bearing efficiency of support systems and addressing surrounding rock deformation and insta...
Conventional scar treatment options of single pressure garment therapy (PGT) or silicone gel sheeting (SGS, Cica-Care®, Smith and Nephew, London, UK) alone lack mechanical property tunability. This article discusses a scar healing composite (PGF-...
The tendon stress in bonded prestressed concrete (BPC) beams is section-dependent while it is member-dependent in unbonded prestressed concrete (UPC) beams, leading to marked difference between these two structural systems. However, little work has a...
Gas disasters, such as coal and gas outburst and gas overflow, always occur during the mining of the steep and extra-thick coal seam in the horizontal, fully mechanized, top coal slice caving (HFMTCSC) method. To solve these issues and guarantee the...
This article presents the results of experimental studies of the stress–strain state of volumetric blocks based on the underlying frame structures. The aim of the research is to evaluate the stress–strain state and the nature of damage de...
Despite significant advancements in understanding the effects of hardening modes, particularly shot peening, on the stress–strain state of materials, the determination of residual stress remains a considerable challenge, especially when tempora...
Tunnel excavation induces the stress redistribution of the surrounding rock. Structural cracks may develop in the secondary lining due to this stress redistribution and bias pressure, consequently affecting the overall construction safety of the tunn...
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