Failure mechanism
View article: Research on deformation mechanisms in deep excavation tunnels and the application of the pile foundation-unit-type support
Research on deformation mechanisms in deep excavation tunnels and the application of the pile foundation-unit-type support Open
To address the issue of tunnel deformation and failure following excavation in deep underground mining tunnels, this study focuses on the auxiliary transport tunnel in the northern wing of the 3 − 1 coal seam at a coal mine in Inner Mongol…
View article: Experimental study on mechanical properties and microstructure of lime-lignin-amended loess under freeze-thaw cycles
Experimental study on mechanical properties and microstructure of lime-lignin-amended loess under freeze-thaw cycles Open
The widely distributed loess in Yili region is prone to structural damage under freeze-thaw cycles, which seriously threatens the stability of engineering in cold regions. The combination of lime and lignin can improve the frost resistance…
View article: Failure Mechanisms and Stability Enhancement for Carbon Nanotube Field Emission Cathodes
Failure Mechanisms and Stability Enhancement for Carbon Nanotube Field Emission Cathodes Open
Carbon nanotube field emission cathodes (CNT‐FECs) have emerged as a promising next‐generation electron source, distinguished by low turn‐on fields and the potential to output high current. However, CNT‐FECs suffer from current instability…
View article: Water-induced damage mechanism and dual-radius grouting control of weakly cemented argillaceous roadways in Western China
Water-induced damage mechanism and dual-radius grouting control of weakly cemented argillaceous roadways in Western China Open
The weakly cemented argillaceous surrounding rock (WSR) presents significant challenges in underground roadways in Western China, characterized by water-induced softening, large deformations, and difficult stability control. This study sys…
View article: Bedding-Dependent Anisotropic Tensile Failure of Continental Shale: Insights from Laboratory Experiments and Numerical Simulations
Bedding-Dependent Anisotropic Tensile Failure of Continental Shale: Insights from Laboratory Experiments and Numerical Simulations Open
Data for Bedding-Dependent Anisotropic Tensile Failure of Continental Shale: Insights from Laboratory Experiments and Numerical Simulations
View article: Activated Desulfurized Rubber Powder/SBS/SEBS Composite-Modified Asphalt: Performance and Synergistic Modification Mechanism
Activated Desulfurized Rubber Powder/SBS/SEBS Composite-Modified Asphalt: Performance and Synergistic Modification Mechanism Open
Due to the poor comprehensive performance of traditional rubber powder-modified asphalt (RA) and issues like easy segregation in rubber powder/Styrene–Butadiene–Styrene (SBS) composite-modified asphalt, the application of RA in high-grade …
View article: Study on the failure mechanism and improvement measures of bearings in the full-ocean-depth ultra-high-pressure seawater pump
Study on the failure mechanism and improvement measures of bearings in the full-ocean-depth ultra-high-pressure seawater pump Open
Under ultra-high-pressure full-ocean-depth conditions, the rolling bearings of seawater pumps are often subjected to coupled stress conditions, including high external pressure, oil–water emulsification, and sustained high loads. Early fai…
View article: Analisis Stabilitas Timbunan Tanah dengan Perkuatan Dinding Penahan dan Geotextile
Analisis Stabilitas Timbunan Tanah dengan Perkuatan Dinding Penahan dan Geotextile Open
Based on finite element analysis using Plaxis 2D version 8.6 for the Retaining Wall Construction Project at PT. Ganda Alam Makmur, this research quantitatively proves that the combination of cantilever retaining walls and woven geotextile …
View article: Analysis of pseudo-breakdown phenomena and phase-field simulation during epoxy resin insulation degradation
Analysis of pseudo-breakdown phenomena and phase-field simulation during epoxy resin insulation degradation Open
Insulation failure in solid dielectrics poses a great challenge to the safe operation of power equipment. In order to analyze the causes and mechanisms of different degradation processes in insulation materials, this paper builds an experi…
View article: Comparative evaluation of mechanical degradation of asphalt mortars and mixtures caused by solution erosion and the underlying mechanism
Comparative evaluation of mechanical degradation of asphalt mortars and mixtures caused by solution erosion and the underlying mechanism Open
View article: Finite Element Analysis and Parametric Study on the Push-Out Performance of Shear Connectors in Long-Span Composite Bridges
Finite Element Analysis and Parametric Study on the Push-Out Performance of Shear Connectors in Long-Span Composite Bridges Open
This study adopts the east approach bridge of the Section II extra-long-span bridge on the Urumqi Ring Expressway (West Line) as an engineering prototype. A three-dimensional nonlinear finite element push-out model of headed stud connector…
View article: Bedding-Dependent Anisotropic Tensile Failure of Continental Shale: Insights from Laboratory Experiments and Numerical Simulations
Bedding-Dependent Anisotropic Tensile Failure of Continental Shale: Insights from Laboratory Experiments and Numerical Simulations Open
Data for Bedding-Dependent Anisotropic Tensile Failure of Continental Shale: Insights from Laboratory Experiments and Numerical Simulations
View article: Failure mechanism and hysteresis performance assessment of concrete-filled double-plate steel composite shear walls
Failure mechanism and hysteresis performance assessment of concrete-filled double-plate steel composite shear walls Open
View article: Experimental study and failure mechanism analysis of novel bolt‐weld joint for prefabricated steel–concrete underground silo walls
Experimental study and failure mechanism analysis of novel bolt‐weld joint for prefabricated steel–concrete underground silo walls Open
This study addresses the challenge of assembly in prefabricated underground grain silos (UGSs) by developing a novel bolt‐welding joint for a steel–concrete composite structure. A comprehensive evaluation was carried out through full‐scale…
View article: Ductility Assessment of Hybrid FRP–Steel RC Beams Using Analytical Modeling
Ductility Assessment of Hybrid FRP–Steel RC Beams Using Analytical Modeling Open
This study aims to identify the most appropriate ductility definition for hybrid reinforced concrete (RC) beams combining fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) and steel reinforcement. Although FRP bars are increasingly used due to their high cor…
View article: Mechanical Performance of Nonabsorbable Monofilament Suture Materials Tied with Different Suturing Techniques Under Various Knot Configurations: An In Vitro Study
Mechanical Performance of Nonabsorbable Monofilament Suture Materials Tied with Different Suturing Techniques Under Various Knot Configurations: An In Vitro Study Open
This study compared widely used nonabsorbable and monofilament suture materials tied with three different configurations and two different suture techniques. Three suture materials (polytetrafluoroethylene, polypropylene, and nylon) were t…
View article: Numerical Simulation Study on Jointed Granite Failure Process Under True Triaxial Loading Condition
Numerical Simulation Study on Jointed Granite Failure Process Under True Triaxial Loading Condition Open
A three-dimensional numerical loading test were conducted on jointed granite to investigate the micro-mechanical response characteristics of jointed granite using the PFC3D platform. The numerical model of the joint was established using 3…
View article: Effect of load–unload–reload cycles on the shear resistance of railroad ballast in triaxial monotonic tests
Effect of load–unload–reload cycles on the shear resistance of railroad ballast in triaxial monotonic tests Open
Railroad ballast, composed of unbound coarse aggregates, is subjected to repeated vertical load–unload–reload (LUR) actions due to passing trains, which leads to significant particle rearrangement within the track bed. Shear resistance is …
View article: Discrete Element Simulation on the Evolution Mechanism of Excavation Damage Zone in Deep-Buried Tunnels Under Confining Pressure and Comprehensive Structural Planes
Discrete Element Simulation on the Evolution Mechanism of Excavation Damage Zone in Deep-Buried Tunnels Under Confining Pressure and Comprehensive Structural Planes Open
The failure mechanism of fractured rock masses under high in situ stress is crucial to the stability of deep underground engineering. This study employs the discrete element method to investigate the evolution of the excavation damage zone…
View article: Research and Application of Impact Damage Mechanism of Main Chutes in Metal Mines
Research and Application of Impact Damage Mechanism of Main Chutes in Metal Mines Open
The primary mechanism leading to ore pass wall failure in a main ore pass is the cumulative impact damage inflicted by ore-rock blocks during their downward transport. These blocks, after being conveyed from underground working faces to th…
View article: MnO-mediated turing pattern corrosion of alumina refractory ceramic based on radical reactions: Transition mechanism from accelerator to inhibitor
MnO-mediated turing pattern corrosion of alumina refractory ceramic based on radical reactions: Transition mechanism from accelerator to inhibitor Open
View article: Numerical Simulation of Clay Layer Permeability Failure Under Loose Strata: Effects of Mining-Induced Fracture Width
Numerical Simulation of Clay Layer Permeability Failure Under Loose Strata: Effects of Mining-Induced Fracture Width Open
Based on the problem of water and sand inrush caused by the infiltration and failure of the clay layer at the bottom of the loose layer in shallow coal seam mining in eastern China, this study adopts the Particle Flow Code numerical simula…
View article: Understanding Glass Breakage in Field-Operated PV Modules: Learnings from Inhomogeneous Mechanical Load Tests
Understanding Glass Breakage in Field-Operated PV Modules: Learnings from Inhomogeneous Mechanical Load Tests Open
A significant increase in glass breakages in photovoltaic (PV) power plants has been observed in recent years, particularly in glass/glass (G/G) modules with thin (~2 mm) glass and large areas (>2.5 m²). These failures often occur within m…
View article: Insights Into Borehole Pressure Relief Mechanism for Rockburst Prevention From a Peridynamic Investigation
Insights Into Borehole Pressure Relief Mechanism for Rockburst Prevention From a Peridynamic Investigation Open
Borehole pressure relief technology has increasingly become a preferred method for rockburst prevention, owing to its cost‐effectiveness and convenient construction. To analyze these mechanisms, it is essential to investigate them from mul…
View article: Experimental Study on the True Triaxial Unloading Mechanical Properties of Cement Tailings Backfill Under Different Intermediate Principal Stresses
Experimental Study on the True Triaxial Unloading Mechanical Properties of Cement Tailings Backfill Under Different Intermediate Principal Stresses Open
Engineering unloading activities during deep mineral resource extraction subject the backfill materials to complex true triaxial stress conditions, where their mechanical behavior and damage mechanisms are critical to stope stability. In t…
View article: Mechanical properties and failure mechanisms of rock analogs under unilaterally confined conditions: Decoding borehole layout effects via AE and DIC monitoring
Mechanical properties and failure mechanisms of rock analogs under unilaterally confined conditions: Decoding borehole layout effects via AE and DIC monitoring Open
View article: Finite element analysis of progressive collapse resistance of a prefabricated RC frame structure with stud connection considering chloride corrosion
Finite element analysis of progressive collapse resistance of a prefabricated RC frame structure with stud connection considering chloride corrosion Open
To evaluate and ensure the safety of a prefabricated connection scheme for future engineering applications, this study investigates the life-cycle progressive collapse resistance of prefabricated reinforced concrete frame structures (PRCS)…
View article: A thermo-mechanically coupled finite deformation model for freezing-induced damage in soft materials
A thermo-mechanically coupled finite deformation model for freezing-induced damage in soft materials Open
In the U.S., approximately 17 patients die each day awaiting an organ transplant, a crisis driven by the inability to store organs long-term via methods like cryopreservation. A primary failure mechanism is the severe thermo-mechanical dam…
View article: Experimental Study on the Effectiveness of Grouting in Controlling Breaching of High-Permeability Landslide Dams of Granular Materials
Experimental Study on the Effectiveness of Grouting in Controlling Breaching of High-Permeability Landslide Dams of Granular Materials Open
The barrier lake formed by the high-speed landslide that blocks the river typically faces a high risk of failure due to its loose and fragmented structure, high permeability, and weak erosion resistance. Based on the characteristics of thi…
View article: Research Status and Progress on the Current-Carrying Friction and Wear Performance of Conductive Slip Rings in Harsh Environments
Research Status and Progress on the Current-Carrying Friction and Wear Performance of Conductive Slip Rings in Harsh Environments Open
With the rapid development of aerospace, industrial automation, and weapons manufacturing, the performance requirements for conductive slip rings have become more stringent, and their operating environments have become increasingly harsh, …