An efficient numerical approach based on weighted-average finite differences is used to solve the Newtonian plane Couette flow with wall slip, obeying a dynamic slip law that generalizes the Navier slip law with the inclusion of a relaxation term. Sl...
Among composites, we can distinguish periodic structures, biperiodic structures, and structures with a functional gradation of material properties made of two or more materials. The selection of the composite’s constituent materials and the way...
In many application problems, F-transform algorithms are very efficient. In F-transform techniques, we replace the original signal or image with a finite number of weighted averages. The use of a weighted average can be naturally explained, e.g., by...
In this paper, we deduce a condition for a strategy S1 to be more abundant on average at equilibrium under weak selection than another strategy S2 in a population structured into a finite number of colonies of fixed proportions as the population size...
This paper focuses on the solutions for the distributed optimization coordination problem (DOCP) for heterogeneous multiagent systems under directed topologies. To begin with, a different convex optimization problem is proposed, which implies a weigh...
The main objective of this study is to design titanium alloy femoral stems with cubic porous structures that will be able to reduce stress shielding and promote stem stability. These porous structure designs were introduced into titanium alloy femora...
Glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) reinforcements are useful alternatives to traditional steel bars in concrete structures, particularly in vertical structural elements such as columns, as they are less prone to corrosion, and impart increasing st...
A new optimization algorithm of sensor selection is proposed in this paper for decentralized large-scale multi-target tracking (MTT) network within a labeled random finite set (RFS) framework. The method is performed based on a marginalized δ-general...
Stiffened deep cement mixing (SDCM) piles are composite piles that combine the advantages of single large-diameter deep cement mixing (DCM) and precast concrete piles. They comprise precast concrete piles as the core and cast-in-place DCM piles as th...
The problem of balancing the average weighted completion times of two classes of jobs is an NP-hard scheduling problem that was very recently introduced in the literature. Interpreted as a cooperative-type two-agent single-machine problem, its applic...
In recent decades, distributed consensus-based algorithms for data aggregation have been gaining in importance in wireless sensor networks since their implementation as a complementary mechanism can ensure sensor-measured values with high reliability...
Tribological performance is a critical aspect of materials used in biomedical applications, as it can directly impact the comfort and functionality of devices for individuals with disabilities. Polylactic Acid (PLA) is a widely used 3D-printed materi...
This study systematically evaluated the wear resistance and mechanical performance of 3D-printed thermoplastic rubber (TPR) and flexible stereolithography (SLA) resin materials for footwear outsoles. Abrasion tests were conducted on 26 samples (2 mat...
Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) are essential supplementary structures used in tropical tuna purse-seine fishing. They are strategically placed to attract tuna species and enhance fishing productivity. The hydrodynamic performance of FADs has a direc...
Wave–particle duality as the defining characteristic of quantum objects is a typical example of the principle of complementarity. The wave–particle–entanglement (WPE) complementarity, initially developed for two-qubit systems, is an...
Pipe-insulating joints are common cathodic protection devices in long-distance oil and gas pipeline infrastructures. To ensure safety, they are often designed too conservatively, resulting in large dimensions, high self-weight, and substantial costs....
Fracturing roofs to maintain entry (FRME) is a novel longwall mining method, which has been widely used in China, leading a new mining revolution. In order to research the change law of side abutment pressure and movement law of overlying strata when...
Obesity has become a concern in low- and middle-income countries, such as Indonesia, in recent years. This is an important issue for the country because the detrimental health impacts of obesity on non-communicable diseases are well established. The...
Numerous studies have examined various geometric designs in cellular structures, yet the role of cross-sectional geometry remains underexplored. Cross-sections significantly influence the effective material properties of architected materials, where...
Li ion batteries are emerging as the mainstream source for propulsion in the automotive industry. Subjecting a battery to extreme conditions of charging and discharging can negatively impact its performance and reduce its cycle life. Assessing a batt...
In order to study the safety state of the structure of a cross-sea cable-stayed bridge during its operation period, this paper proposes a combined long-term traffic prediction model based on the XGBoost (eXtreme Gradient Boosting) model and LSTM (Lon...
The main development direction for current solar technology is to improve absorption efficiency and stability. To bridge this gap, we design in this paper a structure consisting of two multilayer disc stacks of different radii, one topped by a TiO2 d...
Solar energy is currently a very popular energy source because it is both clean and renewable. As a result, one of the main areas of research now is the investigation of solar absorbers with broad spectrum and high absorption efficiency. In this stud...
The aerodynamic loads generated in a wing are critical in its structural design. When multi-element wings with wingtip devices are selected, it is essential to identify and to quantify their structural behaviour to avoid undesirable deformations whic...
In recent years, solar energy has become popular because of its clean and renewable properties. Meanwhile, two-dimensional materials have become a new favorite in scientific research due to their unique physicochemical properties. Among them, monolay...
This paper presents an optimized design approach using nonlinear dynamic analysis and finite element methods to ensure the structural integrity of square-shaped containers made from ductile cast iron for intermediate- and low-level radioactive waste...
The rice stem borer (RSB) Chilo suppressalis is a devastating rice pest with resistance to a number of insecticides. Recently, the new meta-diamide insecticide cyproflanilide has been considered an effective insecticide to control RSB. However, its r...
In this study, two different cooling systems for the thermal management of a photovoltaic (PV) module were developed. A PV/thermoelectric generator (TEG) and PV/TEG-mini-channel cooling systems were considered; in the later system, water and water-ba...
As a future clean energy resource, the exploration and exploitation of natural gas hydrate are favorable for solving the energy crisis and improving environmental pollution. Detecting the spatial distribution of natural gas hydrate in the reservoir i...
In this article, unsteady free convective heat transport of copper-water nanofluid within a square-shaped enclosure with the dominance of non-uniform horizontal periodic magnetic effect is investigated numerically. Various nanofluids are also used to...
This study compares the absolute and relative stabilities of a novel hybrid dorsal double plating (HDDP) to the often-used dorsal double plating (DDP) under distal radius fracture. The “Y” shape profile with 1.6 mm HDDP thickness was obtained by comb...
A custom made implant is critical in cranioplasty to cushion and restore intracranial anatomy, as well as to recover the appearance and attain cognitive stability in the patient. The utilization of customized titanium alloy implants using three-dimen...