Stability and failure of compressed thin‐walled composite columns using experimental tests and advanced numerical damage models
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DOI: 10.1002/nme.6757
Abstract: The current study investigates the stability and failure analysis of thin‐walled composite columns with a top‐hat and channel cross section, subjected to axial compression. The analyzed structures were made of composite material (carbon fiber reinforced… read more here.
Keywords: damage; experimental tests; failure; stability failure ... See more keywords
The importance of experimental tests on air valves for proper choice in a water supply project
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DOI: 10.1007/s40430-018-1306-2
Abstract: This study demonstrates the importance of experimental tests on air valves. For this purpose, a bench was designed and built in the Laboratory of Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics of the School of Civil Engineering, Architecture… read more here.
Keywords: importance experimental; water supply; tests air; experimental tests ... See more keywords
On experimental tests for studying altruism in capuchin monkeys
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DOI: 10.1016/j.beproc.2021.104424
Abstract: Altruism is often considered as the ultimate form of prosociality and is defined as any act that benefits others without direct benefit to the actor. Many nonhuman species have been reported to express different forms… read more here.
Keywords: experimental tests; capuchin monkeys; tests studying; altruism ... See more keywords
Efficiency of shear strengthening of RC beams with externally bonded FRP materials – State-of-the-art in the experimental tests
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.113891
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a study of the shear capacity of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened in shear with externally bonded (EB) fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, based on the performance of existing published tests.… read more here.
Keywords: externally bonded; beams externally; shear strengthening; experimental tests ... See more keywords
Assessment of the power conversion of wave energy converters based on experimental tests
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.08.009
Abstract: Abstract Power estimation is the most important task in the performance assessment of wave energy converters (WEC). Depending on the type of WEC, power take-off (PTO) system, and available instrumentation, different approaches are usually applied… read more here.
Keywords: energy; wave energy; experimental tests; conversion ... See more keywords
Experimental tests on multiple-slit devices for precast concrete panels
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.04.035
Abstract: Abstract Multiple Slit Devices (MSDs) are plasticity-based dissipative connectors consisting of steel plates provided with slits which lead to a set of elementary beams. In this way, the shear-type behavior of the plate is turned… read more here.
Keywords: slit devices; tests multiple; concrete panels; experimental tests ... See more keywords
Dense phase pneumatic conveying for atomized slip in the ceramics industry: Pilot plant design and experimental tests
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DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2019.07.067
Abstract: Abstract Atomized slip conveying in the ceramics industry is currently carried out by conveyor belts that pick up the material from the spray dryer bottom and then cover long distances, crossing the working environment and… read more here.
Keywords: atomized slip; experimental tests; conveying atomized; pneumatic conveying ... See more keywords
Experimental tests for quality validation of computationally predicted crystal structures – a case of a conformationally flexible procyanidin A-2 dihydrate
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DOI: 10.1039/c7ce00618g
Abstract: Crystal structure prediction (CSP) of large, flexible, multi-component crystals is currently one of the most challenging computational tasks. In this work, we present a new approach to the CSP procedure, in which computationally generated crystal… read more here.
Keywords: crystal structure; experimental tests; procyanidin dihydrate; crystal structures ... See more keywords
Development of VR/AR Applications for Experimental Tests of Beams, Columns, and Frames
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)cp.1943-5487.0000908
Abstract: AbstractThis paper depicts a set of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications conceived for the enrichment of laboratory experiences within the field of structural engineering. T... read more here.
Keywords: beams columns; applications experimental; experimental tests; tests beams ... See more keywords
Experimental Tests on Lightweight Cement Mortar and Concrete with Recycled Plastic Wastes
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings13051181
Abstract: The management of plastic waste has become a fundamental issue in recent decades and several studies have focused on finding proper solutions to recycle and reuse these secondary raw materials in different sectors. Using plastic… read more here.
Keywords: plastic waste; plastic; tests lightweight; experimental tests ... See more keywords
Experimental Tests and Modeling on a Combined Heat and Power Biomass Plant
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DOI: 10.3390/en12132615
Abstract: Renewable energy sources can help the countries to achieve some of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provided from the recent 2030 Agenda, allowing for clean, secure, reliable and affordable energy. Biomass technology is a relevant… read more here.
Keywords: modeling combined; tests modeling; experimental tests; biomass ... See more keywords