Abstract: The paper describes an operation strategy, based on the systems approach, to enable quality control for design of products. The ideas outlined make possible a two-level hierarchic modeling system ...

Abstract: Based on the systems approach to mathematical modeling, the paper shows the method for selecting the optimum design features of boiler drums with a given structure for minimum mass. The ...

Abstract: Through the use of moment-curvature analysis of circular bridge columns, dimensionless serviceability and damage control curvature relationships are developed that depend only on the column axial load ratio and section ...

Abstract: The seismic provisions of the 1997

Abstract: A generalized thermodynamic model is developed to describe combined cooling, heating, and power generating systems. This model is based on reversible power generation and refrigeration devices ...

Abstract: It is possible to observe a significant difference in swelling strains of unstressed and stressed water soaked wood. This paper points out that the swelling strains depend not only on the ...

Abstract: A general method for the design of flat-plate solar collectors based on solar collector theory has been developed. It can be applied to both liquid- and air-heating solar collectors. The solar ...

Abstract: Presented in this paper are the results of a research project on the monitoring and assessment of the first link slab jointless bridge in the state of North Carolina. The structure was instrumented with a remote data ...