Abstract: Some hail research in China is summarized. A number of topics are introduced and discussed briefly, but details are not provided. Specialists interested in the details will find them in the published literature listed in ...

Abstract: A hailstone growth model is developed. The changes in hailstone density due to varying riming densities are considered. The contributions of evaporation to melting as well as wet growth (which cannot be neglected when the ...

Abstract: This paper reveals the great potential of using combined superelastic shape memory alloy (SMA) bolts and steel angles for self-centering connections with variable performance targets. Eight full-scale specimens were tested, ...

Abstract: Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is a decentralized practice that provides both water supply and runoff reduction benefits that are often difficult to assess. To assist in this evaluation, a model was developed that simulates a ...

Abstract: The ridership of a metro system depends largely on the feed from other modes, especially buses. Therefore the quality of the interchange between metro and buses is a significant factor affecting the attractiveness of a ...

Abstract: The widespread use of Ag and ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) in commercial products has raised concern of their potential adverse impact on humans and the environment. These NPs most commonly enter the environment from the effluents ...

Abstract: In servo systems, the dynamic characteristics may not only differ between axes but may also vary with moving directions for a single axis. The direction dependent characteristics would result ...

Abstract: Regional frequency analysis of extreme precipitation after a drought event based on the L-moment method has provided promising insights into drought risk management. The drought index of continuous noneffective rainy days ...

Abstract: The resource-constrained project scheduling problem (RCPSP) is an important and challenging problem in the field of construction management. This paper presents a genetic algorithm (GA) for the RCPSP. The proposed algorithm ...

Abstract: Nonthermal plasma (NTP) is a promising technology for the decomposition of chlorobenzene (CB), but many conditions will affect the performance of NTP. The effects of gas temperature, relative humidity, oxygen content, ...