Effects of Sand-Coated and Ribbed GFRP Bars in Hybrid GFRP-Steel-Reinforced Concrete Beams. [PDF]
Devaraj R, Olofinjana A, Gerber C.
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A Soft Robotic Fish With a Dielectric Elastomer Actuator Body and Negative Stiffness Spine
This work introduces a bio‐mimetic soft robotic fish driven by fiber‐reinforced dielectric elastomer actuators integrated as its body. By prestretching this active skin against a flexible spine, a negative stiffness system is created, enabling large‐amplitude bending.
Markus Koenigsdorff +4 more
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Numerical investigation on the torsional improvement of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with various techniques. [PDF]
Yusuf MA, Zahran MS, Osman A, Nagy NM.
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Functional Fibers in Soft Robotics: Advances in Material, Structural, and Systemic Tactics
Fiber‐form robotic systems offer a scalable pathway toward embodied intelligence in soft robotics. This review surveys functional fibers as material, structural, and systemic elements, highlighting advances in responsive materials, architectural programing, and fabrication strategies.
Joonhee Won +5 more
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Theoretical analysis of prestressed unequal-walled rectangular concrete-filled steel beams. [PDF]
Su Q, Zhang Z, Li S.
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Fiber energy harvesters offer unprecedented flexibility and a unique capacity for integration into commercial textiles, overcoming the limitations of bulky and rigid conventional devices. This review summarizes recent advances in fiber‐based energy harvesting and provides strategic outlooks to accelerate technological progress in the field. ABSTRACT As
Hanhwi Jang +8 more
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Enhancing the shear strength of reinforced concrete deep beams using thin-diameter near-surface mounted steel wires: an experimental study. [PDF]
Elkafrawy M, Altobgy MA, Fayed S.
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A new class of biohybrid spheroids is engineered through the self‐assembly of adherent cells and extracellular matrix‐mimetic hydrogel microparticles (microgels). By mimicking a snowballing effect, this approach enables scalable formation of porous, millimeter‐scale spheroids with enhanced cell viability and molecular diffusion.
Zaman Ataie +7 more
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Design optimization and performance evaluation of semi-prefabricated UHPC-RC metro station structures. [PDF]
Lei G, Hua F, Yang Z, Jiang F, Zhu J.
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On the Origins of Toughness in Corymbia calophylla (Marri Tree) Nuts
We uncover the natural toughening mechanisms of the marri nut, including fiber pullout, crack deflection, and a viscoelastic matrix, which enable exceptional energy absorption and ductility comparable to Teflon, with an elastic modulus similar to acrylic.
Wegood M. Awad +7 more
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