Abstract: A study on the problem of linear buckling of piezoelectric circular cylindrical shells subjected to external pressure as well as on an electric field is presented. In this paper, the structure ...

Abstract: The Muskingum model is the most widely used method for flood routing in hydrologic engineering. However, the application of the model still suffers from a lack of an efficient method for parameter estimation. Particle swarm ...

Abstract: This work solves an optimal capacity-expansion planning problem with land subsidence constraints using a hybrid algorithm that combines the genetic algorithm (GA) and constrained differential dynamic programming (CDDP). ...

Abstract: To overcome the difficulty of cold start of a spark-ignition (SI) engine fueled with aviation kerosene, a series of experimental investigations were carried out on a port fuel injection (PFI) two-stroke engine. First, the ...

Abstract: Obtaining optimal solutions for groundwater resources planning problems, while simultaneously considering both fixed costs and time-varying pumping rates, is a challenging task. Application of conventional optimization ...

Abstract: This paper presents a series of tests on the tensile, bending, welding, and threaded connection of 022Cr22Ni5Mo3N (2205) stainless steel bars. These tests prove whether the stainless steel bars have excellent mechanical ...

Abstract: This paper describes an experimental investigation on the compressive strength of frozen soil versus strain rate. The relationship of compressive strength and temperature and strain-rate are examined within certain ranges ...

Abstract: Many people believe that once structural public flood protection is completed, disasters are completely prevented. Benhe community was the only place in Taiwan where a flood detention pond had been built in 2005. After ...

Abstract: Many people believe that once structural public flood protection is completed, disasters are completely prevented. Benhe community was the only place in Taiwan where a flood detention pond had been built in 2005. After ...

Abstract: Water deficits often occur during the drought season and may cause water conflicts among various water use sectors. The reservoir rule curve operation is commonly used to avoid extreme water shortage during droughts in ...