Abstract: Due to the relatively low damping and sharp stiffness change, friction-based self-centering dampers are less effective in controlling peak interstory drift (PID) and peak floor acceleration (PFA). To address these concerns, ...

Abstract: This study proposes a Gaussian-discretization control vector parametrization (CVP) algorithm to improve the reentry trajectory optimization accuracy of a hypersonic vehicle (HV) with a complex path and terminal state ...

Abstract: In seismic prone regions, many old bridges deserve retrofitting measures to improve their seismic resilience. The recently proposed buckling-restrained shape memory alloy (SMA) dampers, which can maintain axial resistance ...

Abstract: Suspension bridges with three cable planes provide an excellent solution to the suspension bridges’ downwarp problem with ultrawide decks, which implies their enormous demand and popularization prospect in the engineering ...

Abstract: Snow and ice accumulation on asphalt pavement can increase the risk of traffic issues. The traditional method of removing snow and ice manually or mechanically from the road surface is time-consuming and labor-intensive. ...