Application of functionally graded materials for severe plastic deformation and smart materials: experimental study and finite element analysis [PDF]
, 2012 Functionally graded materials (FGMs) refer to the composite materials where the compositions or the microstructures are locally varied so that a certain variation of the local material properties is achieved.
Jamian, Saifulnizan
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An investigation on the stiffness of timber sleepers for the design of fibre composite sleepers [PDF]
, 2008 This paper presents an experimental investigation on timber railway sleepers with a view to select a suitable stiffness and a modulus of elasticity for the design of a fibre composite railway sleeper.
Aravinthan, T. +2 more
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Effect of the Nonprestressed/Prestressed BFRP Bar on Flexural Performance of the Bamboo Beam
Advances in Polymer Technology, 2019 Until now, the systematical and comprehensive strengthening techniques have not been formed for the bamboo structure. Under such background, this paper aims to explore the effects of the application of the nonprestressed and prestressed basalt fiber ...
Qingfang Lv, Yi Ding, Ye Liu
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Performance-based optimization of structures: theory and applications [PDF]
, 2005 Performance-based Optimization of Structures introduces a method to bridge the gap between optimization theory and its practical applications to structural engineering.
Liang, Qing Quan
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International Journal of Polymer Science, 2018 The seismic performance of the bridge column, such as pier or pile, is a time-dependent property which may decrease in resistance to the deterioration or natural hazards along the structure’s service life.
Yu Tang, Gang Wu, Zeyang Sun
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Long-Term Performance Evaluation Of NUdeck In Kearney East Bypass [PDF]
, 2019 The Kearney East Bypass bridge is the first project that implements the newly developed precast concrete deck system (known as 2nd generation NUDECK). The new system consists of full-depth full-width precast prestressed concrete deck panels that are 12 ...
Maguire, Marc, Morcous, George
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SensorsPrecise finite element modeling is critically important for the construction and maintenance of long-span suspension bridges. During the process of modeling, shape-finding and model calibration directly impact the accuracy and reliability.
Hai Zong +4 more
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Every child deserves bouncers [PDF]
, 2016 While it was Spike Lee who made sneakers inextricably bound up with pop culture in his 1989 film “Do the Right Thing”, the emergence of sneakers as the footwear of the cool kids would already happen in the early 60’s.
Fivez, Robby
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Verification of the bursting and spalling formulas in the FIB model code by finite element analyses of anchorage zones of pretensioned girders [PDF]
, 2016 In order to predict the stress and possible crack distribution in the anchorage zones of pretensioned girders several models have been developed as can be found in the fib Model Code, the ASHTOO code or Eurocode 2.
Boel, Veerle +3 more
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Influence of Ceramic Recycled Aggregates on the Properties of Prestressed Precast Concrete Elements [PDF]
, 2015 This work presents the results of an experimental study performed on the mechanical behavior of concrete manufactured with ceramic recycled aggregates (CRA), from precast ventilation ducts, that once made have been rejected by defective.
FERNÁNDEZ ARIAS P. J +4 more
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