Abstract: This paper presents the experimental results of the vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT), especially the Savonius rotors, which are developed for application on top of buildings due to lower wind ...

Abstract: In order to eliminate the interference of reverse-driving and the positive or negative value of normal pressure on the direction of frictional force, in solving mechanism dynamics equations, a ...

Abstract: This article reports the experimental study on a concentrated photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) solar system. A nonimaging linear Fresnel lens was used as a solar concentrator to improve the density of solar energy on a PV/T ...

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the generation mechanism of pairwise associated sketches and different associated types through the experimental analysis of the cognitive processes of the designers in conceptual design ...

Abstract: Joints are weak links in the structure of cement pavements, and heavy traffic sections must be set up to maintain the transmission capacity of the board and to ensure the long-term use of pavements. However, with the ...

Abstract: High reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) content mixes are likely to be susceptible to pavement distress such as fatigue cracking and raveling because of aged bitumen. In this study, the potential of recycling agents to restore ...

Abstract: First, the high-order macroscopic models are briefly reviewed and discussed. Then, a hierarchical control system consisting of three control layers is developed, taking ramp metering as the control measure. Finally, a ...

Abstract: Understanding the elastoplastic contact loading–unloading behavior between a sphere and a rigid plane is a problem in the field of contact mechanics. In this study, a bilinear strainhardening material model was used to ...

Abstract: This study presents a multiobjective optimal design of automobile suspension systems to improve vehicle-ride comfort and reduce tire-induced dynamic excitations on road surface simultaneously. In the optimal model, spring ...

Abstract: Current theories on the thawing compression of frozen soil exhibit a number of inadequacies because of the failure to consider the effect of moisture. Considering the effect of temperature coupled with moisture and stress ...