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Numerical and Experimental Evaluation of a Simplified Lateral Spring Formulation for Rocking Structures

Earthquake Engineering &Structural Dynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rocking podium isolation systems have gained significant research interest as a method of limiting seismic demands on superstructures and eliminating residual post‐earthquake drifts through self‐centring behaviour. However, while numerous models of varying complexity, including analytical, phenomenological, and physical formulations, have been
Marawan Zaki, Chiyun Zhong, Constantin Christopoulos   +2 more
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Development and Validation of a Seismic Design Method for Anchored Retaining Walls

Earthquake Engineering &Structural Dynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Retaining walls with multiple anchor levels are widely used as permanent excavation support systems for the construction of linear infrastructures. Yet, their seismic behaviour remains largely unexplored, and current design approaches rely on conventional procedures that do not adequately reflect the actual dynamic response of these systems ...
Luigi Callisto, Chiara Molinaro, Davide Noè Gorini   +2 more
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Recent advances in multifunctional soft robots: A materials–structures–systems co‐design perspective for synergistic integration

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Abstract Soft robots, engineered from highly compliant materials, offer superior adaptability and safety in unstructured environments compared to their rigid counterparts. Recent advancements, fueled by bio‐inspiration and material programmability, have led to the rapid co‐evolution of their core modules: actuation, sensing, protection, energy, and ...
Qiulei Liu, Zicao Peng, Chong Sun, Haitao Yang   +3 more
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Experimental identification of GHM and ADF parameters for viscoelastic damping modeling

, 2006
The implementation of the Golla-Hughes-McTavish (GHM) and Anelastic Displacement Fields (ADF) models in a general finite element (FE) model with viscoelastic damping is presented and discussed in this paper. Additionally, a direct frequency analysis (DFA) is also described and employed.
C. M. A. Vasques, R. A. S. Moreira, J. Dias Rodrigues   +2 more
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A Test Function Method for Weakly Coupled Systems With Derivative‐Type Nonlinearity

Mathematische Nachrichten, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We consider a two by two system of inequalities which include fractional powers of the Laplace operator, coupled through a semilinear term of derivative type. We prove the nonexistence of global‐in‐time weak solutions for powers below the critical curve and possibly on the critical curve.
Marcello D'Abbicco, Antonio Lagioia
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Properties of Liquid Crystalline Elastomer Foams

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, EarlyView.
Controlled foaming of liquid crystalline elastomers (LCE) with expandable microspheres creates particle‐centred mesogenic interphases that enhance viscoelastic dissipation at low bubble fractions. Under impact, optimal damping shifts to moderate porosity, balancing interphase loss, bubble compression, compliance, and integrity.
Oliver Dai, Andrew Terentjev, Eugene M. Terentjev   +2 more
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A Phase‐Field Model for Quasi‐Dynamic Rupture Nucleation and Propagation of In‐Plane Faults

International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Computational modeling of faulting processes is an essential tool for understanding earthquake mechanics but remains challenging due to the structural and material complexities of fault zones. The phase‐field method has recently enabled unified modeling of fault propagation and off‐fault damage within a fracture‐mechanics‐based framework ...
Fan Fei, Md Shumon Mia, Ahmed E. Elbanna, Jinhyun Choo   +3 more
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Multifunctional Epoxy Composites Reinforced With Hybrid MWCNT/Graphene‐Related Materials Buckypaper

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Graphical overview of the processing route for hybrid buckypaper‐reinforced epoxy composites and the resulting multifunctional properties. ABSTRACT This study investigates the development of multifunctional epoxy composites reinforced with hybrid buckypapers composed of multi‐walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and graphene‐related materials (GRMs ...
Thais Ferreira da Silva, Thiély Ferreira da Silva, Rieyssa Maria de Almeida Corrêa, Rui Alexandre Araújo Ribeiro, Braian Esneider Buitrago Uribe, Michelle Leali Costa, Delfim Fernandes Soares, Fabio Roberto Passador, Beate Krause, Maria Conceição Paiva, Edson Cocchieri Botelho   +10 more
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Influence of Hybrid Co‐wrapped Yarn Structure on the Energy Absorption and Crack Propagation Resistance of Fiber‐Reinforced Composites

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Helical wrapping of polyamide around E‐glass fibres deflects and bridges impact‐driven cracks, arresting damage that would otherwise propagate catastrophically in conventional side‐by‐side hybrid yarns. ABSTRACT Hybrid cowrapped (CW) yarns were engineered to enhance the impact resistance and damage tolerance of fiber‐reinforced composites.
Nereida G. Ortiz‐Leyva, Abdul Jabbar, Prasad Potluri, Muhammad Tausif   +3 more
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Structural Performance of Hybrid Fiber–Metal Laminates Reinforced With Natural and Synthetic Fibers: Tensile, Dynamic–Mechanical, and Residual Stress Behavior

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Hybrid fiber‐metal laminates combining aluminum with carbon, glass, and sisal/epoxy layers. Sisal fibers maintained strength, improved strain and thermal stability, and reduced residual stresses with less synthetic fiber. ABSTRACT This work studied how hybridization between natural and synthetic fibers influences the structural tensile performance ...
Vilson Dalla Libera Junior, Alysson Martins Almeida Silva, Linconl Araujo Teixeira, Marielle da Silva Macedo, Sandra Maria da Luz   +4 more
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