Abstract: Cracking is a common early disease of asphalt pavements. To evaluate the temperature shrinkage cracking resistance of an open-graded friction course (OGFC), the viscoelastic parameters of an OGFC mixture at different ...

Abstract: In the context of the Internet of Things, there is a growing demand for real-time monitoring of water distribution systems (WDS). Among the various leak detection methods, acoustic leak detection is considered to be a ...

Abstract: This paper deals with the shear behavior of steel stud connectors between a concrete slab and steel beam under static and impact loading. An experimental program involving four static and nine impact pushout tests was ...

Abstract: Subsurface drip irrigation systems with water and fertilizer-aerated irrigation technology have helped improve crop yield and quality and are receiving increasing attention in the field of agricultural efficient irrigation. ...

Abstract: Asphalt pavements often experience damage from freeze–thaw cycles in seasonal frozen regions, and asphalt–aggregate adhesion is essential to asphalt mixtures’ ability to withstand freeze–thaw damage. To quantitatively ...

Abstract: This study investigated the anchoring effect of wedge anchorages on prestressed basalt fiber–reinforced polymer (BFRP) laminates. Compared with traditional carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates, BFRP laminates ...

Abstract: This paper discusses the problem of low injection rates from Venturi injectors. The optimal combination of key structural parameters for Venturi injectors was investigated using a simulation software platform based on ...