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Buildings, 2023 Infrastructure plays a pivotal role in a nation’s economic and societal progress. However, due to the substantial expenses and the constraints of a limited government budget, the need to assess the condition of each infrastructure and identify those ...
David Boix-Cots +2 more
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Metaphor in the ESP engineering context [PDF]
Ibérica, 2013 The explicit use of metaphor in the EFL classroom has been documented to enhance the communicative skills of learners (Cameron & Low, 1999; Cortazzi & Jin, 1999; Low, 1999; Littlemore & Low, 2006).
Ana Roldán-Riejos +1 more
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Mean-Field-Type Games in Engineering
AIMS Electronics and Electrical Engineering, 2017 A mean-field-type game is a game in which the instantaneous payoffs and/or the statedynamics functions involve not only the state and the action profile but also the joint distributionsof state-action pairs.
Boualem Djehiche +2 more
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Conception et comportement dynamiques des structures de génie civil : application aux ouvrages paravalanches Behaviour and design of civil engineering structures exposed to dynamic loads: the case of snow avalanches defence works [PDF]
Sciences, Eaux & Territoires, 2010 Optimiser la conception des ouvrages de protection contre les avalanches est une priorité pour la sécurité en montagne. Les auteurs nous démontrent ici comment la discipline du génie civil contribue à améliorer les connaissances sur le comportement des ...
Jean-Marc Tacnet, Emmanuel Thibert, Philippe Berthet-Rambaud, Ali Limam, Mohamed Naaim, Pascal Perrotin et Didier Richard
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On Unsaturated Soil Mechanics – Personal Views on Current Research
Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica, 2015 This paper presents the authors’ personal views on current research being conducted by various research groups around the world in the broad area of mechanics of unsaturated geomaterials in general and soils in particular.
Pande G.N., Pietruszczak S.
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Bistable Mechanisms 3D Printing for Mechanically Programmable Vibration Control
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.This work introduces a 3D‐printed bistable mechanism integrated into tuned mass dampers (TMDs) for mechanically adaptive passive vibration suppression. Through optimized geometry, the bistable design provides adaptable vibration reduction across a broad range of scenarios, achieving effective vibration mitigation without complex controls or external ...
Ali Zolfagharian +4 more
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Recent Advancement in Assessment and Control of Structures under Multi-Hazard
Applied Sciences, 2022 This review presents an up-to-date account of research in multi-hazard assessment and vibration control of engineering structures. A general discussion of the importance of multi-hazard consideration in structural engineering, as well as recent advances ...
Matin Jami +4 more
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Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.Mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles (MBGNs) are investigated for bone regeneration given their remarkable structural and functional properties. MBGNs are functionalized with Mn and Cu and incorporated with quercetin, a natural flavonoid exhibiting antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Giovanni Lo Bello +5 more
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Mechanical Performance Prediction Model of Steel Bridge Deck Pavement System Based on XGBoost
Applied Sciences, 2023 Steel bridges are widely used in bridge engineering. In the structural design of steel bridge deck pavement systems, engineers focus on obtaining mechanical properties by calculating design parameters and are keen to establish a quick and accurate ...
Yazhou Wei +3 more
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Adaptable Tile‐Based Pneumatic Origami through Structurally Coupled Localized Actuation
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.This article presents tile‐based pneumatic origami structures with rigid tiles and flexible fabric creases, achieving adaptable properties including morphing shape, selective multistability, and tunable stiffness. Independently pressurized folding bladders at each crease enable structurally coupled localized actuation of origami structures.
Tiantian Li, Jonathan Luntz, Diann Brei
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