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Reinforcement of wood with natural fibers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
This paper describes an experimental programme which examines the reinforcement in flexure of timber beams with composite materials based on natural fibers in the form of fabrics made from hemp, flax, basalt and bamboo fibers.
Borri, Antonio   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Homogeneous Pinus sp. particle boards reinforced with laminated composite materials [PDF]

open access: yesEngenharia Agrícola, 2016
This study aimed to evaluate the mechanical performance of laminated composite materials (fiberglass, carbon, sisal, palm fiber) in epoxy matrix as reinforcement in wood particleboards of Pinus sp.
André L. Christoforo   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparing policy gradient and value function based reinforcement learning methods in simulated electrical power trade [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
In electrical power engineering, reinforcement learning algorithms can be used to model the strategies of electricity market participants. However, traditional value function based reinforcement learning algorithms suffer from convergence issues when ...
Burt, Graeme   +3 more
core   +4 more sources

Analysis of Vibration and Acoustic Radiation Characteristics of Reinforced Laminated Cylindrical Shell Structure

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2023
This paper investigates the acoustic radiation characteristics of reinforced laminated cylindrical shell structures in the medium-low frequency range (1~1000 Hz) of aircrafts, submarines, and deepwater thrusters by combining simulation analysis and ...
Bin Li   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Concrete Gas Permeability: Implications for Hydrogen Storage Applications

open access: yesApplied Sciences
Concrete is widely utilized across various industries as a containment material. One essential property related to its performance is permeability, which determines its ability to allow the passage of gases or liquids through its pores and capillaries ...
Luana Abreu Araujo   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optimal structural restoration of historic building in Japan considering lifecycle seismic loss analysis

open access: yesJapan Architectural Review, 2020
An economic performance evaluation scheme of historic buildings that consider the effect of structural renovation is proposed to provide information facilitating to the selection of reasonable renovation methods for preserving historic buildings.
Noriyuki Takahashi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Influence of section depth on the structural behaviour of reinforced concrete continuous deep beams [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
YesAlthough the depth of reinforced concrete deep beams is much higher than that of slender beams, extensive existing tests on deep beams have focused on simply supported beams with a scaled depth below 600 mm.
Yang, Keun-Hyeok, Ashour, Ashraf
core   +1 more source

Experimental analysis of eccentrically loaded reinforced concrete columns with an added jacket of self-compacting concrete

open access: yesRevista IBRACON de Estruturas e Materiais, 2019
This paper presents the experimental study of eccentrically loaded reinforced concrete columns with an added 35 mm self-compacting concrete jacket attached to the column’s most compressed face using wedge bolts.
J. P. VIRGENS   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Seismic Performance Analysis of a New Type of Fabricated Concrete Beam–Column Joint

open access: yesBuildings
Nodes are the key factors to ensure the performance of prefabricated building structures. A new type of prefabricated concrete beam–column node is proposed to address the problems of steel bar congestion, installation and construction difficulties, and ...
Jintao Cui   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Damage Characteristics Analysis of High-Rise Frame-Core-Tube Building Structures in Soft Soil Under Earthquake Action

open access: yesBuildings
This paper analyzes the seismic performance and damage characteristics of high-rise frame-core-tube structures on soft soil, explicitly incorporating dynamic soil–pile–structure interaction (SSI).
Jiali Liang   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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