Fatigue crack propagation analysis considering the dynamic crack-load coupling effect. [PDF]
Yu W, Yu Y, Shi F, Zhang C, Tu W.
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Advanced Manufacturing of Composite‐Based Systems for Energy Applications
Advanced manufacturing enables the integration of polymers, ceramics, metal oxides, and composites into architected microstructures with tailored transport pathways. By coupling material selection, manufacturing strategy, and structural design, multifunctional energy systems can simultaneously improve electrochemical performance, thermal management ...
Sri Vaishnavi Thummalapalli +13 more
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Transient Contact Elastic-Plastic Characteristics Analysis of Rail Welded Joints in Heavy-Haul Railways. [PDF]
Liu C, Wang Z.
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Multifunctional Adhesive Hydrogel for Rapid Cardiac Hemostasis and Antibacterial Protection
A multifunctional polyacrylamide/gelatin/tannic acid hydrogel (PGT) is presented for rapid cardiac hemostasis under wet, dynamic conditions. Surface tannic acid coating enables instantaneous wet adhesion, accelerates coagulation, and confers antibacterial activity within a single platform.
Seoha Kim +5 more
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Mechanical response analysis of tunnels crossing reverse faults under non-uniform seismic inputs. [PDF]
Yang Y, Li X, Liu J, Chen S.
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A strain‐activated mechanical metamaterial is developed to achieve programmable dual‐phase stiffness through an intrinsic geometric locking mechanism. Finite element modeling and parametric analysis identify the key design parameters governing activation strain, stiffness transition, and energy absorption.
Ramin Yousefi‐Nooraie +3 more
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Computational feasibility of large-scale three-dimensional seismic analysis for a fully prefabricated underground metro station. [PDF]
Chen B, Dong Q, Zhai L.
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Programmable Pneumatic Actuator System for a Bioinspired Artificial Colon
A modular soft robotic colon simulator driven by programmable pneumatic actuation is developed to mimic physiological and pathological‐like motility patterns of the large intestine. Finite element–guided design and distributed control enable anatomically realistic deformation for peristalsis, segmentation, and mass movements, supporting capsule ...
Andrew Bickerdike +6 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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Microfabrication of Soft Millirobots Propelled by Low Voltage Electrohydraulic Actuators
Manual layer‐by‐layer assembly is replaced by wafer‐level MEMS batch fabrication for compliant polymer‐based electrohydraulic actuators. The microfabricated devices integrate sacrificially defined microcavities, Parylene‐C‐sealed inlets, and multilayer polymer–metal films.
Shai Shmulevich +2 more
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