Centrifuge modeling of rocking-isolated inelastic RC bridge piers [PDF]
, 2014 Experimental proof is provided of an unconventional seismic design concept, which is based on deliberately underdesigning shallow foundations to promote intense rocking oscillations and thereby to dramatically improve the seismic resilience of structures.
Al‐Defae AH +9 more
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Stochastic Ray Propagation in Stratified Random Lattices – Comparative Assessment of Two Mathematical Approaches [PDF]
, 2007 In this report, ray propagation in stratified semi-infinite percolation lattices consisting of a succession of uniform density layers is considered.
Franceschetti, Massimo +3 more
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A robust finite element model updating method for pier’s structure with uncertainties in connections using particle swarm optimization algorithm [PDF]
Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering, 2017 Conventional design of piers is done by assuming fully rigid connection of deck to piles. In practice, these connections are semi-rigid. Semi-rigid connections cause changes in the dynamic characteristics of the structure such as natural frequencies and ...
Mehdi Gholipour Feizi +3 more
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Hepatology, EarlyView., 2022 Natural history of liver disease in a large international cohort of children with Alagille syndrome: Results from the GALA study. Abstract Background and Aims Alagille syndrome (ALGS) is a multisystem disorder, characterized by cholestasis. Existing outcome data are largely derived from tertiary centers, and real‐world data are lacking.
Shannon M. Vandriel +93 more
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Optimal sub-arraying of compromise planar arrays through an innovative ACO-weighted procedure [PDF]
, 2010 In this paper, the synthesis of sub-arrayed monopulse planar arrays providing an optimal sum pattern and best compromise difference patterns is addressed by means of an innovative clustering approach based on the Ant Colony Optimizer.
Oliveri, Giacomo, Poli, Lorenzo
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Reliability Analysis of the Main Pier during the Construction Period of HLCR Bridges
Applied Sciences, 2022 In the process of cradle construction for high-pier, long-span, continuous, rigid-frame (HLCR) bridges, the strength failure and instability damage of the main pier will directly affect the bridge construction safety.
Ningning Qi +3 more
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Capture vulnerability of sea turtles on recreational fishing piers
Ecology and Evolution, 2022 Capture vulnerability of commercial and recreational fishes has been associated with behavioral, morphological, and life‐history traits; however, relationships with non‐target species, such as sea turtles, have not been adequately studied.
Margaret M. Lamont +2 more
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How Do We See the Nuclear Region (r < 0.1 pc) of Narrow-Line Seyfert 1 Galaxies? [PDF]
, 2000 We propose two statistical tests to investigate how we see the nuclear region (r < 0.1 pc) of Narrow-Line Seyfert 1 galaxies (NLS1s). 1) The high-ionization nuclear emission-line region (HINER) test: Seyfert 1 galaxies (S1s) have systematically higher ...
Antonucci +12 more
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Systems, 2019 The present paper proposes a model for evaluating environmental, social, and economic impacts exerted by the diffusion of electric vehicles (EVs), which is a phenomenon that can significantly affect the achievement of some of the objectives set by the ...
Elisa Pautasso +2 more
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Analysis of Factors Affecting Horizontal Displacement of Pier Top of High-Pile and High-Pier Bridge [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2021 The excessive longitudinal horizontal displacement of pier top has become one of the common defects of high-pier bridge, which seriously affects the safety of the bridge structure.
Zhu Mei-Liang +3 more
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