In a stress-strength system, the mean remaining strength is the key to deciding the safety threshold for the system continuing to operate. In this study, a multi-state stress-strength system composed of two-state components is discussed, and the mean...
The national electricity market (NEM) of Australia is reforming via the rapid uptake of variable renewable energy (VRE) integration concurrent with the retirement of conventional synchronous generation. System strength has emerged as a prominent chal...
The fault level is used as a simple indicator for scanning the system strength in power systems. To an extent, this has proven its efficacy in classical power systems based on synchronous generation (SG). However, power electronics-based renewable en...
The penetration of renewable energy sources (RESs) equipped with inverter-based control systems such as wind and solar plants are increasing. Therefore, the speed of the voltage controllers associated with inverter-based resources (IBRs) has a substa...
Machine learning and response surface methods for predicting the compressive strength of high-strength concrete have not been adequately compared. Therefore, this research aimed to predict the compressive strength of high-strength concrete (HSC) usin...
The Q-system and Q-slope are empirical methods developed for classifying and assessing rock masses for tunneling, underground mining, and rock slope engineering. Both methods have been used extensively to guide appropriate ground support design for u...
Wearable devices based on surface electromyography (sEMG) to detect muscle activity can be used to assess muscle strength with the development of hand rehabilitation applications. However, conventional acquisition devices are usually complicated to o...
The global shift towards renewable energy sources (RESs) presents significant challenges to power grid stability, particularly in grids with a high penetration of inverter-based resources (IBRs). The shift to RESs is critical to improve planetary hea...
In the operation of a high-pressure selective catalytic reduction (HP-SCR) system, variations in the internal exhaust gas flow speed result in non-uniform pressure and temperature distribution within the reactor. These fluctuations, which are neither...
The main approach for a Wi-Fi indoor positioning system is based on the received signal strength (RSS) measurements, and the fingerprinting method is utilized to determine the user position by matching the RSS values with the pre-surveyed RSS databas...
System strength is an important concept in the integration of renewable energy sources (RESs). However, evaluating system strength is becoming more ambiguous due to the interaction of RESs. This paper proposes a novel scheme to define the actual inte...
Against the backdrop of China’s continuous promotion of green and low-carbon transformation and the development of construction industrialization, high-strength composite structural systems have significant development prospects. However, their...
Duplex stainless steels, well known for their excellent mechanical properties and high corrosion resistance, are used in high concentration chloride environments. However, the formation of intermetallic phases when they are exposed to high temperatur...
Organizations need to be innovative for their long-term survival and this can be achieved when their employees demonstrate innovative behaviors at the workplace. Innovative behavior has thus received considerable attention from researchers, particula...
Axial-flow pumps consider both the conventional pump mode and the pump as turbine (PAT) mode operation and put forward higher requirements for long-term operation stability and structural strength; therefore, it is of great engineering significance t...
Introduction: Removable dental prostheses (RDPs) are essential for chewing, nutrition, and preventing geriatric syndromes in older adults. Evidence regarding their benefits varies. Objective: To compare two groups of elderly individuals aged 70 and a...
The aim of this study is to compare the marginal seal and tensile bond strength (TBS) of prostheses fixed to enamel-dentin using different adhesive systems. Resin-composite inlays directly fabricated from Class V cavities of extracted human molars/pr...
The prediction of concrete compressive strength (CSMPa) is fundamental in experimental civil engineering as it enables the optimization of mix design and complements laboratory testing through predictive tools. This study presents a systematic and re...
In coal mine roadway support, the arrangement of roadways in areas with high-stress concentrations is a challenging issue. It is crucial to solve this problem in order to ensure the safety and productivity of the mine. In this study, we selected a ty...
The significant increase in renewable energy sources and HVDC transmission has resulted in a substantial reduction in power system stability, thereby giving rise to a growing concern regarding the safety and stability of the voltage and frequency of...
The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry consume approximately 23% of the national energy annually, and are considered among the highest energy consuming industries. Recently, several studies have focused on establishing strateg...
In general, a multiple robotic manipulator system (MRMS) with uncertainties can be considered a composition system with a robotic manipulator subsystem (RMS) and a communication strength subsystem (CSS), and both subsystems are coupled to each other....
Since the adhesion of resin composites to calcium silicate-based cement is considered challenging. Therefore, the best adhesion strategy should be indicated. This review aimed to assess the effect of different adhesive systems on the bond strength of...
20 October 2022
(1) Background: The Systemic immune-inflammatory index (SII) has been proven to be an effective biomarker of human immune and inflammatory levels and has prognostic significance for most diseases. Handgrip strength (HGS) is a simple and low-cost stre...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars have recently been introduced to the market as an alternative to steel for internal reinforcement for concrete construction exposed to situations that could cause corrosion. The bond behavior of FRP bars varies fro...
Real-time user localization in indoor environments is an important issue in ambient assisted living (AAL). In this context, localization based on received signal strength (RSS) has received considerable interest in the recent literature, due to its l...
The present study examines the effects of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) on the flowability and strength development of binary mixes. This study was primarily motivated by the need to bridge the knowledge gap regarding paste and mortar m...
The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of air-abrasion as a dentin pre-treatment on the bond strength of contemporary adhesive systems. The bonding approaches included etch-and-rinse (ER), self-etch (SE) and universal (UN) adhesive systems, w...
The nanoparticle-Equilibrium polymer (or Wormlike micellar) system shows morphological changes from percolating network-like structures to non-percolating clusters with a change in the minimum approaching distance (EVP-excluded volume parameter) betw...
The success of orthodontic therapy depends on the effective, continuous application of forces to teeth. Therefore, an essential element of the treatment is the adhesion between the bracket and enamel. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the inf...
The verification of aerospace structures, including full-scale fatigue and static test programs, is essential for structure strength design and evaluation. However, the current overall ground strength testing systems employ a large number of wires fo...
The replacement of traditional cement with high clinker content should be achieved quickly to lower the carbon footprint of mortar and concrete. Cement is responsible for about 70% of the carbon footprint of cementitious materials. Current research s...
The LNG cargo containment system used in membrane-type LNG cargo tanks must have sufficient dynamic strength to withstand the impact of sloshing loads. However, performing direct dynamic nonlinear transient finite element assessments against design s...
A multicomponent system of k components with independent and identically distributed random strengths
Most airports rate and publish the strength of their runway pavement using the international system known as Aircraft Classification Number–Pavement Classification Number (ACN–PCN). The ACN–PCN system has been in place since 1981 an...
It is uncertain whether the interchangeable use of two adhesive systems would yield comparable shear bond strength (SBS) for both Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK); investigating this was the main objective of this study. M...
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) concrete, with excellent properties such as light weight, thermal insulation, and soundproofing, is widely applied in construction engineering. However, its complex heterogeneous internal structure makes it difficult to qui...
Objective: This study investigates the relationship between lower limb strength and postural stability in single-leg stance using the Balance Master system. Methods: The research involved 64 participants divided into sedentary and physically active g...
The paper deals with buckling and strength analysis of suspension system rods made of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminate. The whole suspension system of urban solar vehicle, Eagle Two, designed by Lodz University of Technology students w...
Isobam is widely used for fabricating ceramics through spontaneous gelation and has attracted considerable interest. However, the disadvantage of the Isobam system is the low gelation strength. The effects of suitable additives and the mechanism by w...
25 November 2022
Progressive, irreversible muscle weakness is the leading symptom of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), often resulting in death from respiratory muscle failure. Little is known about the relationship between the functioning of the respiratory system...
Transdermal microneedle systems have received great attention due to their minimally invasive way of delivering biomolecules through the skin with reduced pain. However, designing high-strength separable microneedles, which enable easy skin penetrati...
During deepwater completion and testing, the platform and riser system are subjected to long-term motions induced by ocean currents, which may cause structural damage and potential failure of the landing string. This study investigates the mechanical...
AF1410 is a low carbon high alloy ultra-high strength steel. It not only has high strength and high toughness, but also has a high stress corrosion resistance. However, due to the characteristics of hard quality and poor thermal conductivity, AF1410...
This paper presents the results of testing the electrical strength of an insulating system in a vacuum obtained from three noble gases: argon, neon, helium, and air. The breakdown voltages were measured for contact gaps of 1 mm and 2 mm. A difference...
Due to the advantages of high early strength and rapid setting, ternary systems consisting of ordinary Portland clinker (OPC), calcium sulphoaluminate (CSA) clinker, and anhydrite have broad application prospects. However, further studies need to be...
Utilizing a variety of solid wastes to prepare alkali-activated cementitious materials is one of the principal trends in the development of cementitious materials. Commonly used alkali activation precursors such as granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS...
Given that entropy-based IT technology has been applied in homes, office buildings and elsewhere for IT security systems, diverse kinds of intelligent services are currently provided. In particular, IT security systems have become more robust and var...
In this paper, the stress–strength reliability of complex systems with diverse component types is investigated based on the theoretical framework of survival signatures. Assuming that both the strength and stress of components of the same type...
Puerto Rico, an island heavily reliant on fossil fuels for primary electricity generation, faces challenges stemming from inadequate preventative maintenance, leading to an intermittently insufficient generation mix to meet overall load demand. Media...
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