Abstract: This paper provides important insights into immiscible fluids models, which can exhibit complex nonlinear behavior due to variations in thickness, viscosity, thermal conductivity, and jump velocity fields across the interface ...

Abstract: Very large quantities of mined ore materials are processed annually to obtain the various types of minerals that are essential to industrial processes. Due to its execution simplicity and low cost, upstream tailings disposal ...

Abstract: In this paper, we present a new and original mixture model approach for acoustic emission (AE) data clustering. AE techniques have been used in a variety of applications in industrial plants. ...

Abstract: A major driver to project success is the ability to manage the project cost effectively. Despite agreement among scholars and practitioners on the importance of managing the project cost, major projects continue to experience ...

Abstract: Localized spalling/cratering of concrete structures subjected to close-in detonations may lead to global structural failure. This paper presents the details and results of a numerical study conducted on posttensioned ...

Abstract: During the last three decades, cable-stayed bridges have proven to be first-class structures providing vital transport links. Together with the construction process, erection procedure, and site conditions, the choice of ...

Abstract: The effectiveness of vibration-based methods in damage detection of a typical highway structure is investigated. Two types of full-scale concrete structures subjected to fatigue loads are studied: (1) Portland cement ...