Abstract: An analytical trapezoidal hierarchical element for the transverse vibration of Mindlin plates resting on two-parameter foundations is presented. Legendre orthogonal polynomials are used as enriching shape functions to avoid ...

Abstract: The flat steel ribbon-wound vessel is a relatively new type of wound pressure vessel. This type of vessel consists of a thin-walled inner core and helically wound flat steel ribbons. The ...

Abstract: When designing embankments over soft soils, geotechnical engineers face many challenges. These include potential bearing failure, intolerable settlement, and global or local instability. Pile-supported embankments have ...