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View article: Identification of dominant global and local modes behind dynamic stiffness valleys in BIW structures via modal contribution and ESE
Identification of dominant global and local modes behind dynamic stiffness valleys in BIW structures via modal contribution and ESE Open
This study proposes a novel methodology that integrates modal contribution analysis with Element Strain Energy (ESE) distribution to identify the dominant modes causing dynamic stiffness variations in Body-in-White (BIW) structures. As Noi…
View article: Robotic pancreatoduodenectomy provides better short-term outcomes as compared to its laparoscopic counterpart: a meta-analysis
Robotic pancreatoduodenectomy provides better short-term outcomes as compared to its laparoscopic counterpart: a meta-analysis Open
Objective Minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy is becoming more and more popular among surgeons, but whether robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD) is superior to laparoscopic surgery remains controversial. The study aims to assess the …
View article: Analysis of the Dynamic Reaction and Instability Deformation Differences of Loess Slopes with Different Landforms
Analysis of the Dynamic Reaction and Instability Deformation Differences of Loess Slopes with Different Landforms Open
Loess slopes such as loess ridges, mounds, and gully terrains are ubiquitous on the Loess Plateau, where these localized irregular topographies cause amplification and attenuation of seismic motions, thereby affecting the stabilization of …
View article: Research on the mechanical behavior and fatigue life prediction of flat-stacking-surface self-piercing riveted aluminum alloy joints
Research on the mechanical behavior and fatigue life prediction of flat-stacking-surface self-piercing riveted aluminum alloy joints Open
For aluminum joints with a stacking thickness exceeding 6.0 mm, traditional self-piercing riveting may not achieve satisfactory joint quality and can lead to uneven stacking surfaces. In this paper, an engineering optimization process flat…
View article: Analysis of Wind-Solar Power Development and Policy Strategies for Carbon Neutrality in Hunan Province
Analysis of Wind-Solar Power Development and Policy Strategies for Carbon Neutrality in Hunan Province Open
Against the backdrop of global carbon neutrality, the energy transition in Hunan's power sector is crucial. This study employs the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) model analysis to evaluate the electricity production structure and e…
View article: Strategies of a Wind–Solar–Storage System in Jiangxi Province Using the LEAP–NEMO Framework for Achieving Carbon Peaking Goals
Strategies of a Wind–Solar–Storage System in Jiangxi Province Using the LEAP–NEMO Framework for Achieving Carbon Peaking Goals Open
Jiangxi Province relies heavily on thermal power and energy imports but is rich in natural resources, particularly lithium. This study explores strategies for advancing wind–solar–storage systems to help Jiangxi transition to a low-carbon …
View article: Arresting fatigue cracks in steel plates using prestressed bonded Fe-SMA strips: Analytical prediction and experimental validation
Arresting fatigue cracks in steel plates using prestressed bonded Fe-SMA strips: Analytical prediction and experimental validation Open
Bonded iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) strengthening has shown great potential in fatigue strengthening for steel structures. However, there is a lack of a comprehensive model for analysing the fatigue behaviour of systems strengthe…
View article: The Influence Range of Solar Radiation on the Indoor Radiant Thermal Environment
The Influence Range of Solar Radiation on the Indoor Radiant Thermal Environment Open
In glass curtain wall buildings, the solar radiation irradiation depth is greater, more solar radiation heat gain also has a greater impact on the indoor thermal environment. In the traditional air-conditioning system design, the inner and…
View article: Amended Calculation of Solar Heat Gain Coefficient Based on the Escape of Incident Solar Radiation
Amended Calculation of Solar Heat Gain Coefficient Based on the Escape of Incident Solar Radiation Open
The solar heat gain is an important component of building cooling load, and its magnitude affects building energy consumption directly. In buildings with glass curtain walls, the window to wall rate is close to 1, so the amount of solar he…
View article: A Calculation Study on the Escape of Incident Solar Radiation in Buildings with Glazing Facades
A Calculation Study on the Escape of Incident Solar Radiation in Buildings with Glazing Facades Open
More and more modern buildings are using glass curtain walls as their building envelope. The large area of window leads to a significant increase in solar heat gain, resulting in an increase in the cooling load and energy consumption of th…
View article: Vortex-Induced Vibration Performance Analysis of Long-Span Sea-Crossing Bridges Using Unsupervised Clustering
Vortex-Induced Vibration Performance Analysis of Long-Span Sea-Crossing Bridges Using Unsupervised Clustering Open
Vortex-induced vibration is a type of wind-induced vibration occurring frequently in large-span sea-crossing bridges under relatively low wind speeds, posing a threat to the structural fatigue performance and driving comfort. Identifying t…
View article: Application of natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus Pluvialis
Application of natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus Pluvialis Open
Haematococcus Pluvialis, a freshwater microalgae, is renowned as a significant source of natural astaxanthin, an essential biological resource. This unicellular organism is known to contain over 5% astaxanthin, making it one of the most ab…
View article: Experimental study on Down-hole Dynamic Compaction to reinforce the deep slag miscellaneous fill foundation of highways
Experimental study on Down-hole Dynamic Compaction to reinforce the deep slag miscellaneous fill foundation of highways Open
Down-hole dynamic compaction is one of the important engineering technology to solve the problems of insufficient bearing capacity and uneven settlement after construction for deep slag miscellaneous fill foundation. Based on the deep slag…
View article: Operational Deflection Shape Measurements on Bladed Disks with Continuous Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometry
Operational Deflection Shape Measurements on Bladed Disks with Continuous Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometry Open
The continuous scanning laser Doppler vibrometry (CSLDV) technique is usually used to evaluate the vibration operational deflection shapes (ODSs) of structures with continuous surfaces. In this paper, an extended CSLDV is demonstrated to m…
View article: Automatic Identification of Modal Parameters of Wind Turbine TowersUnder Harmonic Excitation
Automatic Identification of Modal Parameters of Wind Turbine TowersUnder Harmonic Excitation Open
The periodic excitation of wind turbines under operating conditions will generate harmonic disturbances with similar frequencies to the structural modes, which will affect the vibration level of the fundamental modes of the structure and t…
View article: Real-time chaotic video encryption based on multi-threaded parallel confusion and diffusion
Real-time chaotic video encryption based on multi-threaded parallel confusion and diffusion Open
Due to the strong correlation among adjacent pixels, image encryption schemes typically perform multiple rounds of confusion and diffusion to protect images against various attacks. This is time-consuming and cannot meet the real-time requ…
View article: Spatial performance evaluation and optimization of integrated aboveground and underground spaces in urban commercial complexes
Spatial performance evaluation and optimization of integrated aboveground and underground spaces in urban commercial complexes Open
As urban areas experience economic growth and expansion, the development scale and intensity of urban commercial complexes have notably increased. Integrating aboveground and underground spaces enhances the vitality of the latter, thereby …
View article: Analytical approach to estimate SIF values for damaged steel plates repaired by CFRP laminate
Analytical approach to estimate SIF values for damaged steel plates repaired by CFRP laminate Open
Carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites have shown great promise in enhancing the fatigue life of metallic structures. Stress intensity factor (SIF) is a key parameter to analyze the progress of crack development using linear ela…
View article: Long-Term Maintenance Planning Method of Rural Roads under Limited Budget: A Case Study of Road Network
Long-Term Maintenance Planning Method of Rural Roads under Limited Budget: A Case Study of Road Network Open
At present, the task of maintaining and managing rural roads in China is becoming increasingly severe. To solve the problems of insufficient scheme benefits, complex feasible solutions, and low optimization efficiency in long-term maintena…
View article: Life cycle assessment of SBS modified bitumen waterproofing membrane
Life cycle assessment of SBS modified bitumen waterproofing membrane Open
Building waterproofing membranes constitute essential components of construction materials. This study utilizes the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology to develop a comprehensive life cycle inventory and conduct an environmental impact…
View article: A Comparative Study on the Distribution Models of Incident Solar Energy in Buildings with Glazing Facades
A Comparative Study on the Distribution Models of Incident Solar Energy in Buildings with Glazing Facades Open
The accurate distribution of solar energy on indoor walls is the basis of simulating the indoor thermal environment, and its specific distribution changes all the time due to the influence of solar azimuth and altitude angle. By analyzing …
View article: Investigation into the Impact of Humidity on Early Age Cement Concrete Pavement Behavior in Hot and Humid Regions
Investigation into the Impact of Humidity on Early Age Cement Concrete Pavement Behavior in Hot and Humid Regions Open
Cement concrete pavement is prone to early deterioration during the construction phase, and the early performance during the construction phase is significantly affected by the external temperature and humidity field. This article selects …
View article: Fatigue strengthening of cracked steel plates with bonded Fe‐SMA strips
Fatigue strengthening of cracked steel plates with bonded Fe‐SMA strips Open
Prestressed fatigue strengthening of steel structures has been proven effective by numerous investigations. Bonded iron‐based shape memory alloy (Fe‐SMA) strengthening has shown a great potential in this regard, however, with limited corro…