Abstract: One of the crucial factors for improving intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) performance relies on the reduction in the activation loss originating from limited electrode reaction ...

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present an efficient methodology for the design of six-speed Ravigneaux-type automatic transmissions based on the concepts of basic gear ratios and speed ratio ...

Abstract: The terrestrial laser scanner (TLS) is an effective tool to generate geometric models of existing buildings and other structures. TLS has shown great potential in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) ...

Abstract: Scouring around a bridge foundation is a problem of much concern to civil engineers. The main purpose of this paper is to gain more understanding of the effect of scouring around the pile on the lateral capacity of the ...

Abstract: As a typical type of adverse weather, heavy rainfall can result in congestion and productivity loss in the urban transportation system, which has been a severe problem for cities and attracted much attention from scholars. ...

Abstract: It is common knowledge that rainfall and rain-induced waterlogging have negative impacts on urban road traffic in that they could cause decreased traffic flow capacity and induce traffic congestion from a macroscopic view. ...

Abstract: A fractal calculation method was developed to investigate the self-similarity of the time distribution of microseismic events during the evolution of rock bursts. Microseismic data, which were utilized for back-analysis ...

Abstract: T-shaped reinforced concrete (T-RC) beams are widely used in high-rise buildings due to their advantages of reduced concrete usage, low sectional stress, and decreased weight of the structure. However, the calculation ...