Abstract: The behavior of soil-geosynthetics interfaces depends on the different properties of soil, including particle size, particle shape, density, gravimetric water content, degree of saturation, and properties of geosynthetics ...

Abstract: This study undertook stability analysis of nailed soil slopes using the limit-equilibrium method (LEM) and considering a three-dimensional (3D) rigid-body rotational failure mechanism with the assumed slip surface being a ...

Abstract: Customization of manipulators having unconventional parameters and link shapes have gained attention to accomplish nonrepetitive tasks in a given cluttered environment. Adaptive modular and reconfigurable designs are being ...

Abstract: This article presents a detailed analysis of parameters that affect the optical performance of parabolic trough solar collector (PTSC) and proposes a suitable method to optimize the relevant ones. A mathematical model is ...

Abstract: Modular and reconfigurable manipulators have gained popularity especially in the service sector, where the use of customized configurations has increased. Adaptable modular designs have come into advances in achieving ...

Abstract: JP-8 is being closely watched as a suitable fuel for the “One fuel policy” by US Army. Some of the main targets of Army in the battle are the fuel economy and smoke/soot emissions. Soot ...

Abstract: Concern about the depletion of petroleum reserves, rising prices of conventional fuels, security of supply and global warming have driven research toward the development of renewable fuels for ...