Fire, 2022 This paper concerns the investigations of the flexural capacity of concrete slabs with integrated concrete hollow spheres that are subjected to fire and their mass saving potential compared to solid slabs.
Olga Miller +4 more
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Influence of internal imperfections on the fatigue resistance of cast steel – testing methodology [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2019 Tensile fatigue specimen of G20Mn5 and G22NiMoCr5-6 were tested to quantify the influence of internal defects on the fatigue resistance of cast steel components.
Nagel Sven +4 more
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Parametric design and evaluation of TPMS-like cellular solids
Materials & Design, 2022 Triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS) present a starting point for designing infinitely many novel cellular solids, creating the need for a structured approach to their design and evaluation.
Alistair Jones +3 more
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Journal of Facade Design and Engineering, 2021 This paper describes the development of an innovative, material- and energy-efficient façade concept: a pneumatically actuated Origami sun shading system - abbreviated “PAOSS” - which combines the aesthetic and material-immanent qualities of textile ...
Christina Eisenbarth +4 more
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Influence of Novel Airframe Technologies on the Feasibility of Fully-Electric Regional Aviation
Aerospace, 2021 The feasibility of regional electric aviation to reduce environmental impact highly depends on technological advancements of energy storage techniques, available battery energy density, and high-power electric motor technologies.
Stanislav Karpuk, Ali Elham
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New Glass Design Approaches Developed During an Experimental Student Workshop
Challenging Glass Conference Proceedings, 2010 During two semesters the ILEK (Institute for Lightweight Structures and Conceptual Design) held an explorative student workshop focusing on new glass design possibilities.
Kerstin Puller +4 more
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Influence of Copper Interlayers on the Magnetic Pulse Welding Process between Aluminum and Steel
Metals, 2021 Magnetic pulse welding (MPW) is a promising joining technology for the large-scale production of dissimilar metallic joints. Although the heat input is comparatively low, the temporary occurrence of high temperatures in the joining gap was found to play ...
Joerg Bellmann +5 more
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Enhanced environmental sustainability of 3D-printed concrete mixtures based on calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) and blast furnace cement (CEM III/B) [PDF]
MATEC Web of ConferencesIn response to the environmental challenges associated with ordinary Portland cement production, this research focuses on the development of concrete mixtures based on calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement in combination with blast furnace cement (CEM III ...
Senf Ferdinand +3 more
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Inverse Design of Energy‐Absorbing Metamaterials by Topology Optimization
Advanced Science, 2023 Compared with the forward design method through the control of geometric parameters and material types, the inverse design method based on the target stress‐strain curve is helpful for the discovery of new structures.
Qingliang Zeng +4 more
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Energy storing carbon concrete heating element with phase change material for integration into smart home systems [PDF]
MATEC Web of ConferencesSecuring and storing energy is one of the most important issues for the future of the global construction industry. Numerous technological innovations are being developed to meet this challenge.
Gliniorz Ralf +3 more
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