Evaluating Structural Failure of Load-Carrying Composite Box Beams with Different Geometries and Load Conditions
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DOI: 10.1007/s10443-019-09776-4
Abstract: The load-carrying component of wind turbine blades is a composite box beam that often consists of two spar caps and two shear webs. Local buckling of such beams usually leads to failure of spar caps… read more here.
Keywords: box beams; structural failure; failure; load carrying ... See more keywords
Experimental and Numerical Studies of Failure Modes and Load-Carrying Capacity of Through-Diaphragm Connections
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DOI: 10.1007/s12209-018-0123-0
Abstract: Shear failure in panel zones and plastic hinges in steel beams are the two major failure modes of connections between concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) columns and steel beams. To investigate the behavior of this type… read more here.
Keywords: failure modes; load carrying; carrying capacity;
Investigation on fatigue behaviour of load-carrying fillet welded joints based on mix-mode crack propagation analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.acme.2017.01.009
Abstract: Abstract The fatigue behaviour of the load-carrying fillet welded joints was investigated by experimental and numerical approach in this paper. 26 load-carrying cruciform fillet welded joints involving 8 stress levels were tested and the S… read more here.
Keywords: fillet welded; load carrying; welded joints; crack ... See more keywords
Detecting excessive load-carrying tasks using a deep learning network with a Gramian Angular Field
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DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2020.103390
Abstract: Abstract Manual load carrying without sufficient rest may cause work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and needs to be monitored at construction sites. While previous studies have been able to predict load-carrying modes using multiple wearable inertial… read more here.
Keywords: angular field; load; construction; gramian angular ... See more keywords
Prediction of the load carrying capacity of elevated steel fibre reinforced concrete slabs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.03.002
Abstract: Abstract A novel methodology is developed for predicting the load carrying capacity of elevated steel fibre reinforced concrete (E-SFRC) slab systems. In the proposed approach the depth of slab’s cross section is discretized into several… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; load carrying; steel; carrying capacity ... See more keywords
Rehabilitation of RC columns using ferrocement jacketing
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.05.206
Abstract: Abstract An experimental investigation on the effectiveness of ferrocement jacketing for rehabilitation of square and rectangular RC columns preloaded with a fraction of its ultimate load carrying capacity has been carried out. The corners of… read more here.
Keywords: load carrying; ferrocement jacketing; carrying capacity; rehabilitation ... See more keywords
Mechanical evaluation of aggregate gradation to characterize load carrying capacity and rutting resistance of asphalt mixtures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.01.218
Abstract: Abstract The gradation and mechanical properties of aggregates impressively affect the load carrying capacity and rutting resistance of asphalt mixtures. They are able to provide some fundamental parameters that are linked to mixture performance. In… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; carrying capacity; asphalt; gradation ... See more keywords
Fracture analysis of load-carrying cruciform fillet welded joints with multiple cracks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2018.02.027
Abstract: Abstract Load-carrying cruciform fillet welded joints configuration is frequently encountered in many welded structures. Different from non-load-carrying joints, the crack in load-carrying joints can propagate from the weld root or from the weld toe. Hence,… read more here.
Keywords: load carrying; cruciform fillet; weld; carrying cruciform ... See more keywords
Flexural behavior of alkali-activated slag-based concrete beams
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111644
Abstract: Abstract Limited study has been performed on the application of alkali-activated concrete to structural members. The present study investigated the flexural behavior of performance-based alkali-activated slag-fly ash concrete beams. Four-point static bending tests were performed… read more here.
Keywords: concrete beams; activated slag; aac beams; load carrying ... See more keywords
Analysis of weld root fatigue cracking in load-carrying high-strength aluminum alloy cruciform joints
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105735
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents both experimental and analytical investigations into weld root cracking behaviors in load-carrying high-strength aluminum alloy cruciform joints. In test specimen preparations, electric spark machining was used to ensure weld penetration consistency.… read more here.
Keywords: high strength; load carrying; carrying high; weld root ... See more keywords
Deployment of tensegrities subjected to load-carrying stiffness constraints
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2020.08.022
Abstract: Abstract The structural stiffness of a tensegrity is dominated not only by the material stiffness, but also by its internal forces. The deployment of tensegrities with member length actuation is investigated with an emphasis on… read more here.
Keywords: stiffness constraints; load; stiffness; deployment tensegrities ... See more keywords