Abstract: A stiffness matrix for a beam element with shear effect on an elastic foundation is developed using the differential-equation approach for plane-frame analysis. Small-displacement theory and linear-elastic material are ...

Abstract: Nuclear energy is faced with major challenges ranging from publicperception and acceptance to nonproliferation and continued operationand enhanced safety of existing fleet with lessons learned from recentFukushima Daiichi ...

Abstract: In recent years, several small modular reactor (SMR) designs have been developed. These nuclear power plants (NPPs) not only offer a small power size (less than 300آ MWe), a reduced spatial footprint, and modularized compact ...

Abstract: This study presents investigations regarding visual inspection, dynamic testing, and finite-element modeling of an approximately 80-year old reinforced concrete tied-arch railway bridge that is still in service in Turkey. ...

Abstract: The Bosphorus Strait is a typical example of a narrow sea strait and, in general, has a two-layer flow structure. Driven by the water level difference between the Black Sea (north) and the Sea of Marmara (south), a lighter ...

Abstract: A non-linear dynamic model of a multi-mesh involute spur pinion-driven face-gear split-torque drive system is developed. The lumped mass model consists of five pinions and two face-gears with seven rotational degrees-of-freedom. ...

Abstract: The use of seawater as the mix water has been thought to be inevitable for the near future as a result of increasing water scarcity. Hundreds of papers related to seawater mixed cement-based materials were published in ...