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Structural Parameter Design of Magnetic Pulse Welding Coil for Dissimilar Metal Joints: Numerical Simulation, Parameter Optimization, and Experiments

  • Yangfan Qin,
  • Changhui Ji,
  • Hao Jiang,
  • Yuefan Jiang and ,
  • Junjia Cui and
  • Guangyao Li
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

6 January 2025

As a main component of the magnetic pulse welding (MPW) system, the working coil exerts a great influence on the electromagnetic force and its distribution, which, in turn, affects the quality of the MPW joints. This study proposes a structural param...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Design and Manufacturing for Lightweight Components and Structures)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,389 Views
14 Pages

22 November 2024

A multi-objective grasshopper optimization algorithm (MOGOA) with an adaptive curve c(t) and the enhanced Levy fight strategy (CLMOGOA) was proposed to optimize the process parameters of rotary screen coating, setting the thickness and uniformity of...

(This article belongs to the Section Aerospace Actuators)
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  • Open Access
533 Views
26 Pages

15 June 2026

Gantry-type dual-drive feed systems are widely used in high-precision CNC machine tools, and their synchronization performance directly affects machining accuracy and operational stability. To reduce synchronization errors caused by load-position var...

(This article belongs to the Section Actuators for Manufacturing Systems)
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  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,019 Views
26 Pages

Multi-Objective Structural Parameter Optimization for Stewart Platform via NSGA-III and Kolmogorov–Arnold Network

  • Jie Tao,
  • Yafei Xu,
  • Yongjun Chen,
  • Pin Cheng and ,
  • Haikun Zhang,
  • Jianping Wang and
  • Huicheng Zhou
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

26 September 2025

The structural parameters of Stewart platforms play a critical role in enhancing dynamic performance, improving motion accuracy, and enabling effective control strategies. However, practical applications face several key limitations, including the me...

(This article belongs to the Section Machine Design and Theory)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,150 Views
29 Pages

29 July 2026

In response to common issues with traditional automotive switches, such as poor contact of terminals, low durability, and weak vibration resistance, this paper proposes and designs a novel high-performance automotive toggle switch. Through structural...

(This article belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,820 Views
15 Pages

Study on Noise-Reduction Mechanism and Structural-Parameter Optimization of Ventilated Acoustic Metamaterial Labyrinth Plate

  • Dacheng Zhang,
  • Wanru Tang,
  • Yumeng Sun,
  • Changzheng Chen and ,
  • Xiaoming Su and
  • Xianming Sun
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

4 September 2024

In many noise scenarios, it is necessary to ensure ventilation and noise suppression. In this paper, a ventilated acoustic metamaterial labyrinth plate (VAMLP), formed by an array of labyrinth cells (LCs), is presented. Each labyrinth cell contains f...

(This article belongs to the Section Acoustics and Vibrations)
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  • Open Access
9 Citations
2,821 Views
19 Pages

Structural Parameter Optimization of a Tomato Robotic Harvesting Arm: Considering Collision-Free Operation Requirements

  • Chuanlang Peng,
  • Qingchun Feng,
  • Zhengwei Guo,
  • Yuhang Ma and ,
  • Yajun Li,
  • Yifan Zhang and
  • Liangzheng Gao
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

15 November 2024

The current harvesting arms used in harvesting robots are developed based on standard products. Due to design constraints, they are unable to effectively avoid obstacles while harvesting tomatoes in tight spaces. To enhance the robot’s capabili...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Smart Sensing, Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Solutions for Precision Horticulture, Tree Ecophysiology and Phenotyping)
  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
6,611 Views
21 Pages

14 January 2022

The technology of increasing coal seam permeability by high-pressure water jet has significant advantages in preventing and controlling gas disasters in low-permeability coal seam. The structural parameters of a nozzle are the key to its jet performa...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Optimization and Flow Characteristics in Advanced Fluid Machinery)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,188 Views
19 Pages

5 December 2023

In order to enhance the stability of vehicle pose estimation within driving videos, a novel methodology for optimizing vehicle structural parameters is introduced. This approach hinges on evaluating the reliability of edge point sequences. Firstly, a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,470 Views
22 Pages

30 July 2019

The downhole engineering parameters measurement sub is a key component of the rotary steerable drilling system. To enable a measurement sub to serve reliably under downhole complex conditions, the structural parameters optimization of its key but wea...

(This article belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,627 Views
13 Pages

Optimization and Test of Structural Parameters of Flat Hob Chopper

  • Anming Yang,
  • Wei Xiang,
  • Bo Yan,
  • Yiping Duan and ,
  • Jiangnan Lv and
  • Mingliang Wu
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

In order to reduce the chopping power consumption of a flat hob chopper (referred to herein as chopper) on the premise of ensuring the chopping effect of the chopper, the mathematical model of optimal design of chopper is established in this paper wi...

(This article belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
4,454 Views
20 Pages

Parameter Optimization for Composite Structures of Microperforated Panel and Porous Metal for Optimal Sound Absorption Performance

  • Haiqin Duan,
  • Xinmin Shen,
  • Fei Yang,
  • Panfeng Bai and ,
  • Xiaofang Lou and
  • Zhizhong Li
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

9 November 2019

The composite structure of a microperforated panel and porous metal is a promising sound absorber for industrial noise reduction, sound absorption performance of which can be improved through parameter optimization. A theoretical model is constructed...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Modelling, Simulation and Data Analysis in Acoustical Problems Ⅱ)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
5,316 Views
33 Pages

Seismic Model Parameter Optimization for Building Structures

  • Lengyel Károly,
  • Ovidiu Stan and
  • Liviu Miclea

1 April 2020

Structural dynamic modeling is a key element in the analysis of building behavior for different environmental factors. Having this in mind, the authors propose a simple nonlinear model for studying the behavior of buildings in the case of earthquakes...

(This article belongs to the Section Internet of Things)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,268 Views
20 Pages

3 February 2024

The design optimization of structures can be conducted in either the time domain or the frequency domain. The frequency domain approach is advantageous compared to its time domain counterpart, especially if the degree of freedom is large, the objecti...

(This article belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
4,378 Views
13 Pages

The black soil of Northeast China has a strong adhesion ability because of its unique physical properties, and the soil often adheres to the surface of the grouser shoes of tracked vehicles during the operation. The adhesion performance depends large...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Agricultural Structures and Mechanization)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,235 Views
19 Pages

RBF-Based Integrated Optimization Method of Structural and Turning Parameters for Low-Floor Axle Bridge

  • Xiaoke Li,
  • Wenbo Xing,
  • Qianlong Jiang,
  • Zhenzhong Chen and ,
  • Wenbo Zhao,
  • Yapeng Xu,
  • Yang Cao,
  • Wuyi Ming and
  • Jun Ma
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

25 February 2024

The axle bridge plays a crucial role in the bogie of low-floor light rail vehicles, impacting operational efficiency and fuel economy. To minimize the total cost of the structure and turning of axle bridges, an optimization model of structural and tu...

(This article belongs to the Section Metal Failure Analysis)
  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,270 Views
25 Pages

A General Parameter Optimization Method for a Capacitive Power Transfer System with an Asymmetrical Structure

  • Jinglin Xia,
  • Xinmei Yuan,
  • Sizhao Lu,
  • Weiju Dai and ,
  • Tong Li,
  • Jun Li and
  • Siqi Li
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Capacitive power transfer (CPT) is an attractive wireless power transfer (WPT) technology and it has been widely studied in many applications. Symmetrical structures and high-order compensation networks are always produced as optimization results and...

(This article belongs to the Collection Wireless Power Transfer: Material, Technologies, and Applications)
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  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,712 Views
20 Pages

Seismic Performance and Parameter Optimization of Traditional Chinese Timber Structure Reinforced with Friction Dampers

  • Meng Xiang,
  • Yanping Niu,
  • Leilei Liu,
  • Xicheng Zhang and ,
  • Maozhe Nie and
  • Yao Cui
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

To effectively enhance the seismic performance of traditional Chinese timber structures, this study proposes a reinforcement method utilizing friction dampers. Based on the working mechanism of friction dampers and the extended discrete element theor...

(This article belongs to the Section Structural and Earthquake Engineering)
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  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,332 Views
16 Pages

Optimization of Structural Parameters and Mechanical Performance Analysis of a Novel Redundant Actuation Rehabilitation Training Robot

  • Junyu Wu,
  • He Wang,
  • Yubin Liu,
  • Zhuoqi Man and ,
  • Xiaofan Yang,
  • Xuanming Cao,
  • Hegao Cai and
  • Jie Zhao
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

The integration of redundant structures into robotic systems enhances the degrees of freedom (DOFs), flexibility, and capability to perform complex tasks. This study evaluates the mechanical performance of a 9-DOF series-parallel hybrid redundant dev...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Recent Advances in Robotics and Biomimetics)
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  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,418 Views
16 Pages

1 June 2022

This study analyzes the stability and optimizes the parameters of the bottom structure in sublevel stoping with the delayed backfilling method, improves production efficiency, and increases the ore recovery ratio under the premise of ensuring safe pr...

(This article belongs to the Topic Mining Safety and Sustainability)
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  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,131 Views
21 Pages

This paper uses a nature-inspired optimization algorithm to discuss the automatic selection of control structure parameters. The commonly used quality indicators are presented and analyzed for the optimization process of the control system. Moreover,...

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  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,932 Views
23 Pages

Study on the Pumping Performance and Structure Parameters Optimization of High-Speed Small Compound Molecular Pump

  • Zhi Chen,
  • Lei Zhang,
  • Zhizuo Li,
  • Zhizhong Zhang and ,
  • Guojun Zhang and
  • Fenglin Han
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

A molecular pump is the core component of vacuum systems in portable mass spectrometers and other analytical instruments. The forms of the existing molecular pumps mainly are the combinations of vertical bleed and compression channel, which have the...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Micro and Smart Devices and Systems, 3rd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
3,539 Views
21 Pages

25 June 2022

A reasonable and stable stope structure is the premise of realizing safe mining of underground metal ore. To safely mine the gently inclined medium-thick ore body, stope stability in Bainiuchang Mine was analyzed based on the pillar area bearing theo...

(This article belongs to the Topic Mining Safety and Sustainability)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,152 Views
17 Pages

24 July 2023

In response to the problems of considerable size, loose structure, and low energy conversion efficiency of multi-energy power coupling devices, this paper makes improvements based on the mechanical–electric–hydraulic power coupler propose...

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  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,142 Views
20 Pages

26 July 2025

To address the issues of large errors, low accuracy, and time-consuming simulations in finite element (FE) models of tapping processes, which hinder the identification of optimal structural parameters, this study integrates FE simulation with experim...

(This article belongs to the Section Machine Design and Theory)
  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,579 Views
24 Pages

24 March 2025

Underwater concrete 3D printing (3DPC) technology, as a pioneering construction process, has demonstrated significant potential in various fields, such as marine engineering, underwater restoration projects, and ecological construction. However, the...

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  • Open Access
875 Views
17 Pages

Optimization of Parameters of Block-Shaped Support Tooth Structure Using Orthogonal Experimental Design in Laser Powder Bed Fusion

  • Zhongli Li,
  • Guosheng Fei,
  • Daijian Wu,
  • Xiaoci Chen and ,
  • Yingyan Yu,
  • Zuofa Liu,
  • Jiansheng Zhang and
  • Jie Zhou
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

8 April 2026

To address the challenges associated with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) of overhanging structures—namely warping deformation, powder adhesion, and inadequate forming accuracy—this study investigates the optimization of the support–...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Next-Generation Metal Additive Manufacturing: Intelligent Microstructure Design, Mechanical Reliability, and Advanced Material Systems for Industrial Applications)
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  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,177 Views
24 Pages

Optimization of FDM Printing Parameters for Enhanced Compressive Performance of 3D-Printed PLA/CF Composite Lattice Structures

  • Mustafa Saleh,
  • Saqib Anwar,
  • Abdulrahman M. Al-Ahmari,
  • Abdelaty E. Abdelgawad and ,
  • Najeeb Al-khalli and
  • Abdullah Yahia AlFaify
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

9 July 2026

This study statistically examines how fused deposition modeling (FDM) parameters influence the mechanical behavior of FDM-printed lattice structures. Diamond triply periodic minimal surface (D-TPMS) lattice structures were 3D-printed using carbon fib...

(This article belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
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  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,252 Views
13 Pages

21 August 2025

Quasi-zero-stiffness (QZS) structures can provide a near constant force output in a certain range of displacement without force sensors and controllers. Therefore, they can be used in overload protection, vibration isolation, and biomedical applicati...

(This article belongs to the Section E: Engineering and Technology)
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  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,756 Views
21 Pages

Mechanical Properties of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Tunnel Secondary Lining Structure and Optimization of Support Parameters

  • Zijian Wang,
  • Yunchuan Wang,
  • Xiaorong Wang,
  • Baosheng Rong and ,
  • Bin Zhang,
  • Liming Wu,
  • Chaolin Jia and
  • Zihang Huang
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

To enhance the economic and safety aspects of tunnel structural design, this study optimizes the mix proportion of steel fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC). It investigates the stress characteristics and support parameters of SFRC secondary lining stru...

(This article belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)
  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,278 Views
16 Pages

Structural Parameter Optimization for Large Spacing Sublevel Caving in Chengchao Iron Mine

  • Yuye Tan,
  • Mochuan Guo,
  • Yimin Hao,
  • Chi Zhang and
  • Weidong Song

12 October 2021

Non-pillar sublevel caving is beginning to use large structural parameters in China. Appropriate structural parameters can effectively control the loss and dilution of stope and improve ore drawing efficiency. In this study, taking Chengchao Iron Min...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Green Low-Carbon Technology for Metalliferous Minerals)
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  • Open Access
11 Citations
2,800 Views
14 Pages

24 June 2024

Magnetic anomaly detection (MAD) technology based on the magnetic gradient tensor (MGT) has broad application prospects in fields such as unexploded ordnance detection and mineral exploration. The difference approximation method currently employed in...

(This article belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,560 Views
23 Pages

Structural Parameter Optimization of the Vector Bracket in a Vertical Takeoff and Landing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

  • Wenshuai Liu,
  • Wenyong Quan,
  • Junli Wang,
  • Xiaomin Yao and ,
  • Qingzheng Liu,
  • Qiang Liu and
  • Yuxiang Tian
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

The functionality of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in agricultural applications was improved by optimizing the parameters of the vector bracket in a vertical takeoff and landing UAV to maximize thrust and lift-to-drag ratio. First, the results of c...

(This article belongs to the Section Aeronautics)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
614 Views
14 Pages

30 December 2025

To mitigate the impact of the conductor’s inherent tension–torsion coupling effect on conductor quality during tension stringing, a method for tension–torsion analysis and structural parameter optimization of conductors is proposed...

(This article belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,283 Views
27 Pages

Structural Design and Parameter Optimization of In-Row Deep Fertilizer Application Device for Maize

  • Shengxian Wu,
  • Zihao Dou,
  • Shulong Fei,
  • Feng Shi and ,
  • Xinbo Zhang,
  • Ze Liu and
  • Dongyan Huang
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

12 September 2025

To enhance the stability and consistency of topdressing depth during maize fertilization, an inter-row deep fertilizer application unit was designed. Through analysis of the coherence between subsurface pressure and topdressing depth stability obtain...

(This article belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
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  • Open Access
443 Views
13 Pages

This paper proposes a novel shielded quad-axis differential through-silicon via (SQDTSV) structure. Initially, the parasitic parameters are extracted, and the applicability of the equivalent circuit model and analytical formulas is verified through a...

(This article belongs to the Section Circuit and Signal Processing)
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  • Open Access
1 Citations
590 Views
31 Pages

20 May 2026

To address the industry pain points of domestic traditional fish meal processing equipment, such as low protein retention, low drying efficiency, and poor operational reliability, this study focuses on high-moisture, heat-sensitive cod meal as the te...

(This article belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)
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  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,403 Views
12 Pages

Vibration Control of Forestry Storage Ventilation Fans Through Structural Parameter Optimization Considering Substructure Uncertainty

  • Binbin Ji,
  • Yi Zhao,
  • Juan Chen,
  • Linyun Xu and ,
  • Hongping Zhou and
  • Jie Zhou
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

16 June 2025

The operational stability and vibration performance of large-scale ventilation fans used in forestry storage facilities are critical for ensuring the safety and environmental control of timber and wood-based materials. To effectively reduce vibration...

(This article belongs to the Section Forest Operations and Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
7,085 Views
21 Pages

22 March 2020

This study designed a vertical take-off and landing tailsitter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a long endurance time. Nine parameters of the tailsitter UAV were investigated. Using a 2k full factorial test, 512 experiments on the nine parameters w...

(This article belongs to the Section Remote Sensors)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,870 Views
23 Pages

28 August 2023

After being processed into a certain shape by a stirrup bending machine, steel bars are used as the skeleton of reinforced concrete in construction. The accuracy of their bending directly affects the bearing capacity of reinforced concrete. In order...

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  • Open Access
2 Citations
996 Views
20 Pages

Multi-Parameter Structural Optimization of Shale-Hydrocarbon-Dissolvable Ball Seat Slips Based on Safety and Performance Assessment Methods

  • Shuang Jing,
  • Anle Mu,
  • Zhen Chen,
  • Xiaoyang Ying and ,
  • Nengpeng Chen and
  • Qingjie Ran
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

5 July 2025

As the core component for fracturing plug anchoring, dissolvable ball seat (DBS) slip performance directly determines the success of fracturing operations. However, frequent failures, such as tooth structural fractures, casing damage, and the slip br...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,116 Views
13 Pages

Effective identification of strain-hardening parameters is essential for predictive plasticity models used in automotive applications. However, the performance of Bayesian optimization depends strongly on kernel hyperparameters in the Gaussian-proces...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Optimization and Machine Learning)
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  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,737 Views
19 Pages

Constitutive modeling in plasticity is a critical topic in solid mechanics. However, modeling nonlinear plasticity remains a challenge due to the theoretical complexity in representing realistic material behavior. This work aims to develop a general...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Optimization and Machine Learning)
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  • Open Access
16 Citations
6,177 Views
34 Pages

An Optimized-Parameter Spectral Clustering Approach to Coherent Structure Detection in Geophysical Flows

  • Margaux Filippi,
  • Irina I. Rypina,
  • Alireza Hadjighasem and
  • Thomas Peacock

12 January 2021

In Lagrangian dynamics, the detection of coherent clusters can help understand the organization of transport by identifying regions with coherent trajectory patterns. Many clustering algorithms, however, rely on user-input parameters, requiring a pri...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Lagrangian Transport in Geophysical Fluid Flows)
  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,749 Views
15 Pages

19 September 2022

Aiming at the problems of pipeline blockage and equipment wear caused by large sand production in shallow gas hydrate mining on the seabed, based on the solid-state fluidization mining method, the idea of in situ separation of natural gas hydrate is...

  • Article
  • Open Access
242 Views
17 Pages

Structural Parameter Optimization of Deformable Energy-Absorbing Components for Impact Resistance in Heavy-Haul Freight Electric Locomotives

  • Junke Xie,
  • Hengsheng Liu,
  • Yuru Li,
  • Hongwei Tian and ,
  • Lei Tang and
  • Shengyou Zhang
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

31 August 2026

Heavy-duty freight electric locomotives, characterized by their enormous axle loads and complex operating conditions, are prone to unstable deformation modes in their front-mounted deformable energy-absorbing components when subjected to sudden axial...

(This article belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,386 Views
16 Pages

Parameter Optimization in High-Throughput Testing for Structural Materials

  • Alexander Bader,
  • Anastasiya Toenjes,
  • Nicole Wielki,
  • Andreas Mändle and ,
  • Ann-Kathrin Onken,
  • Axel von Hehl,
  • Daniel Meyer,
  • Werner Brannath and
  • Kirsten Tracht
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

21 October 2019

High-throughput screenings are established evaluation methods in the development of functional materials and pharmaceutical active ingredients. The transfer of this approach to the development of structural materials requires extensive adaptations. I...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,996 Views
17 Pages

31 August 2021

With the rapid development of cities, the automated and intelligent garbage transportation has become an important direction for technological innovation of sanitation vehicles. In this paper, a vehicle-mounted trash can-handling robot is proposed. I...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Actuators for Intelligent Electric Vehicles)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,082 Views
37 Pages

Structural Parameter Optimization and Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Cooling Systems for Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft Battery Modules

  • Siyuan Yang,
  • Jinlei Sun,
  • Yaodong Wang,
  • Yu Chen and ,
  • Meng Li,
  • Jiuyu Du and
  • Xiaogang Wu
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Efficient and reliable cooling is essential for ensuring the safety and performance of battery packs in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. To address the limitations of existing cooling methods in cooling capability and structura...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Research on Advanced Battery Technologies for Future Integrated Transportation–Energy Systems)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,246 Views
24 Pages

Stochastic vibration control of uncertain structures under random loading is an important problem and its minimax optimal control strategy remains to be developed. In this paper, a stochastic optimal control strategy for uncertain structural systems...

(This article belongs to the Section Building Structures)

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