This paper establishes a physical model for the non-contact rotary screen coating process based on a spacecraft structural plate and proposes a theoretical expression for the adhesive thickness of the non-contact rotary screen coating. The thickness...
Trailing arms are widely used in the automobiles’ suspension system, and effective detection of their wall thickness is essential to ensure their mechanical properties and to evaluate the casting process. In this work, an ultrasonic measurement...
In the present study, a new method of predicting the dynamic behavior of a variable thickness (VT) cantilever plate by using a thin plate scaled model is proposed. The thin plate model, defined as the model thin (MT) plate, is designed by using the n...
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Non-invasive and easy alternative methods to indicate skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) have not been established when dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) or bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) cannot be performed. This study aims to construct a...
Currently, the determination of the molten zone thickness in HDPE pipes during butt fusion welding primarily depends on experimental and numerical methods, leading to high costs and reduced efficiency. In this study, a mathematical (MM) model based o...
Wax deposition seriously affects the safe and economic operation of pipelines. Mastering the variation laws of wax deposition thickness is the premise of formulating reasonable pigging schemes. Although the GM (1,1) model (a kind of gray model) is an...
Studying the thickness of the convective boundary layer (CBL) is helpful for understanding atmospheric structure and the diffusion of air pollutants. When there is velocity shear in CBL, the flow field structure is very different from that of shear-f...
Petioles of non-heading Chinese cabbage are not only an important edible part but also a conduit for nutrient transport, holding significant agricultural and research value. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive genetic analysis of petiole-rela...
This contribution presents a finite element shell model capable of performing linear vibration analyses of shell-type structures made of functionally graded material (FGM). The model is based on the seven-parameter spectral/hp finite element formulat...
Sea ice thickness (SIT) presents comprehensive information on Arctic sea ice changes and their role in the climate system. However, our understanding of SIT is limited by a scarcity of observations and inaccurate model simulations. Based on simultane...
Several so-called “smart” dressings are available for burn injuries to promote faster wound healing, and this technology has recently reported substantial advancements. However, the selection of an appropriate dressing for partial-thickne...
Laser beam welding (LBW) is a highly demanded process for premium-quality joints in aeronautic, energy, or industrial sectors, where flexibility and low-heat-affected zones are required. One of the main applications of LBW in the near future is expec...
Titanium (Ti) alloy sheets are important mechanical and structural components. However, thickness deviations may occur during the production of Ti-alloy sheets, significantly compromising product quality and structural safety. Eddy current testing (E...
There are many beam models to simulate the variable thickness functionally graded material (FGM) beam, each model has advantages and disadvantages in computer aided engineering of the mechanical behavior of this beam. In this work, a new model of bea...
The retrieval of the aerosol optical thickness (AOT) from remotely-sensed data relies on the adopted aerosol model. However, the method of this technique has been rather limited because of the high variability of the surface albedo, in addition to th...
One of the reasons for the insufficiently wide use of the low-cost and low-labor vacuum infusion process in the production of polymer composite structures is the uneven distribution of pore pressure, porosity, and preform thickness at the final stage...
Atopic dermatitis is a T-cell mediated inflammatory skin disease with detected elevated levels of histamine in skin or plasma. In this study, the effects of histamine in a TH2 cytokine environment on human keratinocytes and three-dimensional skin mod...
Infections are one of the main complications in arthroplasties. These infections are difficult to treat because the bacteria responsible for them settle in the prosthesis and form a biofilm that does not allow antimicrobials to reach the infected are...
Citicoline, presumed to be involved in the dopaminergic pathway, might play a role as a candidate agent in controlling myopia. However, its study with respect to myopia is limited. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the effect of citicoline on t...
Forest carbon sinks are vital in mitigating climate change, making it crucial to have highly accurate estimates of forest carbon stocks. A method that accounts for the spatial characteristics of inventory samples is necessary for the long-term estima...
The changes in subfoveal choroidal thickness after orthokeratology are crucial in myopia retardation; this study aimed to identify the risk factors that could be incorporated into a predictive model for subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFChT) that woul...
NEED—The effect of dimensional variability of sheet thickness (tolerance) and tool misalignment is poorly understood for the clinching process. Finite element analysis (FEA) is valuable but requires a lot of and is difficult to verify in this s...
The slotted disk spring has been widely used given its nonlinear characteristics. However, the number of studies on them is limited, and the influences of nonuniform thickness have not been investigated theoretically and experimentally. Additionally,...
The deformation of a thick-walled cylinder under pressure is a classic elastic mechanics problem with various engineering applications. In this study, the displacement of a viscoelastic thick-walled cylinder under internal pressure is investigated vi...
In China, as a major resource, coal has made great contributions to national energy security and social development. The mining of coal resources can cause surface subsidence damage, and in particular, the mining of coal resources in thick loose laye...
With the continuous improvement in the strength of medium-thick plate materials, the hot straightening of plates at high temperatures is increasingly influencing the final defect characteristics of products. In the high-temperature hot straightening...
Background/Objectives: Fluid dynamic models of the cerebral vasculature are being developed to evaluate intracranial vascular pathology. Fluid–structure interaction modeling provides an opportunity for more accurate simulation of vascular patho...
Mechanistic-modeling has been a useful tool to help food scientists in understanding complicated microwave-food interactions, but it cannot be directly used by the food developers for food design due to its resource-intensive characteristic. This stu...
This study investigated the effect of the internal design and layer thickness on 3D-printed dental models. The internal designs were classified based on the presence or absence of the palatal surface (Opened or Closed palate) and the outer wall thick...
The safety and efficiency of underground coal mining are threatened by thick hard roofs characterized by large overhang areas, problematic spontaneous caving, and high dynamic load upon their breakage. In this study, a mechanical model of the bearing...
Several studies have evaluated the accuracy of ice thickness model inversions, but the effects of surface velocity and topographic factors have not been fully studied. Because of the important potential of models for estimating regional and global ic...
This article presents an analysis of three different approaches to the identification of the thickness of the fouling layer inside the pipes of natural gas (NG) coolers. At present, there is no existing simple analytical procedure for the identificat...
Laminated glass is extensively used in automotive windshields, making it crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of its fracture mechanism to ensure driver and pedestrian safety in various windshield impact scenarios. Current research on the co...
Broader use of multioperational machines in forestry requires efficient methods for determining various timber parameters. Here, we present a novel approach to model the bark thickness (BT) as a function of stem diameter. Stem diameter (D) is any dia...
The work is dedicated to mathematical modelling of random diffusion flows of admixture particles in a two-phase stratified strip with stochastic disposition of phases and random thickness of inclusion-layers. The study of such models are especially i...
Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is widely employed in prototyping due to its cost-effectiveness, speed, and ability to produce detailed and functional prototypes using a variety of materials. Simultaneously, consideration for the use of biodegradable...
This study investigates the application of machine learning (ML) techniques for predicting vibration frequencies of thin rectangular plates with variable thickness. Traditional optimization methods, such as genetic algorithms, require repeated soluti...
Polyetheretherketone is a high-performance thermoplastic polymer that can be used in 3D printing by fused deposition modeling, and is a promising material for dental applications. Some printing parameters are sensitive and can influence the propertie...
Lithium-ion battery cells exhibit a complex and nonlinear coupling of thermal, electrochemical, and mechanical behavior. In order to increase insight into these processes, we report the development of a pseudo-three-dimensional (P3D) thermo-electro-m...
The alteration in the shape of the femoral neck is an important radiographic sign for scoring canine hip dysplasia (CHD). Previous studies have reported that the femoral neck thickness (FNT) is greater in dogs with hip joint dysplasia, becoming progr...
This study investigates flow resistance in thin water films on road surfaces during rainfall, which is essential for assessing aquaplaning risk. A one-dimensional surface runoff model based on the diffusion-wave approach is used to compare existing e...
This study represents the first attempt to map the sediment thickness spatial distribution along the Andalusian coastal zone by integrating various publicly available datasets. While prior studies have presented bedform- and sediment-type syntheses,...
The ceramic-metal interface is present in various material structures and devices that are vulnerable to failures, like cracking, which are typically due to their incompatible properties, e.g., thermal expansion mismatch. In failure of these multilay...
High-strength steel (HSS) plates are widely used due to their superior performance. However, residual stresses generated during welding can exacerbate the initiation of fatigue cracks, and the accurate prediction of residual stresses is crucial. Ther...
Design of modern antennas faces numerous difficulties, partially rooted in stringent specifications imposed on both electrical and field characteristics, demands concerning various functionalities (circular polarization, pattern diversity, band-notch...
Modeling restrained shrinkage-induced damage and cracking in concrete is addressed herein. The novel Thick Level Set (TLS) damage growth and crack propagation model is used and adapted by introducing shrinkage contribution into the formulation. The T...
The principle of reflection of ultrasonic waves at lubricated interfaces has been widely studied in recent years using different models. In this work, two different models (the spring model and the resonance model) were used to verify the influence o...
In recent years, marine oil spill accidents have occurred frequently, seriously endangering marine ecological security. It is highly important to protect the marine ecological environment by carrying out research on the estimation of sea oil spills b...
Assessment and prediction of vulnerable plaque progression and rupture risk are of utmost importance for diagnosis, management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and possible prevention of acute cardiovascular events such as heart attack and st...
Heat exchangers in operation often experience scaling, which can lead to a decrease in heat exchange efficiency and even safety accidents when fouling accumulates to a certain thickness. To address this issue, manual intervention is currently employe...
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