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View article: Machine Learning Prediction on Progressive Collapse Resistance of Purely Welded Steel Frames Considering Weld Defects
Machine Learning Prediction on Progressive Collapse Resistance of Purely Welded Steel Frames Considering Weld Defects Open
This study proposes a machine learning (ML) framework to predict the progressive collapse resistance of purely welded steel frames considering weld defects. A finite element model (FEM) incorporating weld weakening degree at joints was dev…
View article: Lifecycle analysis of marine renewable energy infrastructures: Sustainable futures
Lifecycle analysis of marine renewable energy infrastructures: Sustainable futures Open
Marine renewable energy (MRE) infrastructures offer significant potential to address global energy needs and mitigate climate change, yet they currently contribute only a small portion of electricity production. The growing reliance on non…
View article: Influence of Inhomogeneous Plastic Strain and Crystallographic Orientations on Fatigue-Induced Dislocation Structures in FCC Metals
Influence of Inhomogeneous Plastic Strain and Crystallographic Orientations on Fatigue-Induced Dislocation Structures in FCC Metals Open
Owing to the differences in crystallographic orientations among individual grains, dislocation structures in polycrystals are inherently inhomogeneous from grain to grain. Since intergranular incompatibility is inevitable during plastic de…
View article: A Type-3 Fuzzy Logic System with Uncertainty Bound Type-Reduction and Optimized Secondary Memberships and Level of Alpha-Cuts
A Type-3 Fuzzy Logic System with Uncertainty Bound Type-Reduction and Optimized Secondary Memberships and Level of Alpha-Cuts Open
Recently interval type-3 (IT3) fuzzy logic systems (FLSs) are applied for various high-noisy problems. However, in most presented IT3-FLSs: (1) To convert the output T3 fuzzy sets (FSs) into a crisp value just the simple weighted average t…
View article: Realization of a functioning dual-type trapped-ion quantum network node
Realization of a functioning dual-type trapped-ion quantum network node Open
Trapped ions constitute a promising platform for implementation of a quantum network. Recently, a dual-type qubit scheme has been realized in a quantum network node where the communication qubits and the memory qubits are encoded in differ…
View article: An Adaptive-switching Fuzzy Structural Vibration Control System: Theory and Experiment
An Adaptive-switching Fuzzy Structural Vibration Control System: Theory and Experiment Open
This study proposes a novel two-mode adaptive control based on type-2 fuzzy logic (T2-FLS) for vibration control of structures equipped with an active mass driver (AMD) system. Firstly, the uncertainty of the system is estimated based on a…
View article: Experimental investigation on the influence of sonication parameter for enhancing the mechanical properties of cement mortar with graphene oxide integration
Experimental investigation on the influence of sonication parameter for enhancing the mechanical properties of cement mortar with graphene oxide integration Open
Graphene oxide (GO) has garnered the significant attention as a highly potential additive for improving the cementitious materials. This study investigates the effects of incorporating GO into mortar at different concentrations (0.025 and …
View article: Influence of Cell Geometry on the Mechanical and Failure Characteristics of 3D Voronoi Hydroxyapatite Through the Stereolithography Technique
Influence of Cell Geometry on the Mechanical and Failure Characteristics of 3D Voronoi Hydroxyapatite Through the Stereolithography Technique Open
This study investigates the design and mechanical evaluation of hydroxyapatite (HAp) scaffolds for bone tissue engineering, using stereolithography (SLA) to fabricate homogeneous and hollow elongated Voronoi structures. HAp, known for its …
View article: A Soft-Switching Type-3 Fuzzy Control for Electrically Driven Nonholonomic Robots
A Soft-Switching Type-3 Fuzzy Control for Electrically Driven Nonholonomic Robots Open
The wheeled mobile robots (WMRs) are used in extensive fields because of their simple structure and high efficiency. Due to the different applications of WMRs in different problems, the control problem of WMRs is challenging. Various frict…
View article: Uncertainty quantification in sequential hybrid deep transfer learning for solar irradiation predictions
Uncertainty quantification in sequential hybrid deep transfer learning for solar irradiation predictions Open
Hybrid deep learning model with multi-frequency capabilities is presented for simulating solar irradiation. Utilizing hourly recorded solar irradiation and climate data, model employs Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) to capture spatial a…
View article: The use of several mechanical constitutive models in wood components and the evaluation of their effectiveness
The use of several mechanical constitutive models in wood components and the evaluation of their effectiveness Open
This study comprehensively uses finite element analysis techniques to provide insight into the response of wood members under different mechanical behavior models. The study first addresses the forces on wood members in the elastic phase u…
View article: Seismic Responses and Overturning Resistance Capacity of Base-Isolated Structures Under the Influence of Pounding Interactions with Adjacent Structures
Seismic Responses and Overturning Resistance Capacity of Base-Isolated Structures Under the Influence of Pounding Interactions with Adjacent Structures Open
Seismic accelerations and interlayer displacements can be reduced by Laminated Rubber Bearings (LRBs) efficiently. Isolators would amplify the displacement of the superstructure by extending the natural period, thereby reducing acceleratio…
View article: Adaptive Average Arterial Pressure Control by Multi-Agent On-Policy Reinforcement Learning
Adaptive Average Arterial Pressure Control by Multi-Agent On-Policy Reinforcement Learning Open
The current research introduces a model-free ultra-local model (MFULM) controller that utilizes the multi-agent on-policy reinforcement learning (MAOPRL) technique for remotely regulating blood pressure through precise drug dosing in a clo…
View article: Application of wavelet and seasonal-based emotional ANN (EANN) models to predict solar irradiance
Application of wavelet and seasonal-based emotional ANN (EANN) models to predict solar irradiance Open
This study models solar irradiance at six stations in Iran and the USA on an hourly scale. We explored two seasonal emotional artificial neural networks (EANN): sequence-EANN (SEANN) and wavelet EANN (WEANN). Analyzing ten years of climati…
View article: High-Temperature Stirring Pretreatment of Waste Rubber Particles Enhances the Interfacial Bonding and Mechanical Properties of Rubberized Concrete
High-Temperature Stirring Pretreatment of Waste Rubber Particles Enhances the Interfacial Bonding and Mechanical Properties of Rubberized Concrete Open
This paper innovatively proposes a method of 180 °C high-temperature stirring pretreatment for waste rubber particles and compares this method with untreated, NaOH-treated, and silane coupling agent KH570-treated waste rubber particles. Fo…
View article: Experimental Research on the Supply of Working Fluid for Fixed Diamond Wire Slicing Based on Ultrasonic Capillary Effect
Experimental Research on the Supply of Working Fluid for Fixed Diamond Wire Slicing Based on Ultrasonic Capillary Effect Open
Thin wafers and thin wires are beneficial to the photovoltaic industry for reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and reducing the cost of electricity generation. It is a development trend in solar silicon wafer cutting. Thin wire cutting …
View article: Automatic control of UAVs: new adaptive rules and type-3 fuzzy stabilizer
Automatic control of UAVs: new adaptive rules and type-3 fuzzy stabilizer Open
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have become important in an extensive range of fields such as surveillance, environmental monitoring, agriculture, infrastructure inspection, commercial applications, and many others. Ensuring stable flight …
View article: Crack Detection of Curved Surface Structure Based on Multi-Image Stitching Method
Crack Detection of Curved Surface Structure Based on Multi-Image Stitching Method Open
The crack detection method based on image processing has been a new achievement in the field of civil engineering inspection in recent years. Column piers are generally used in bridge structures. When a digital camera collects cracks on th…
View article: Rubberized Concrete: Effect of the Rubber Size and Content on Static and Dynamic Behavior
Rubberized Concrete: Effect of the Rubber Size and Content on Static and Dynamic Behavior Open
Rubberized concrete (RC) has received widespread attention due to its energy absorption and crack resistance properties. However, due to its low compressive strength, it is not recommended for structural applications. The rubber size and c…
View article: A Fractional Adaptive Type-2 Fuzzy Structural Control System: Theorical/Experimental Study
A Fractional Adaptive Type-2 Fuzzy Structural Control System: Theorical/Experimental Study Open
A new modified sliding mode control (SMC) method based on type-2 fuzzy neural networks (T2FNNs) is introduced for the active mass damper (AMD) systems. An adaptive T2FNN is used in the switching part, and another adaptive T2FNN is used to …