Abstract: A procedure to identify the material parameters of an elastoplastic model is presented. It aims to predict uniaxial stress–strain curves in tension or compression. The Drucker–Prager model is chosen because of its simplicity. ...

Abstract: Programs for the safety control of nuclear power plants include those that check the prestressing forces in the containment by pullout testing. The selection of the range of tolerance for stresses may be approached as a ...

Abstract: The design of marine structures requires the simulation of wave parameters that consider sea-state and water-depth transitions. Proper selection of the model coefficients (e.g., alpha and gamma of the JONSWAP spectra) is ...

Abstract: Emulsifiable oils are often used in posttensioned construction to reduce friction losses and provide temporary corrosion protection for tendons prior to grouting. This paper addresses the effects of two emulsifiable oils ...

Abstract: Beach-nourishment requirements on the southwestern Spanish coast have led to a significant increase in offshore dredging. Following a new research line, assessment of changes recorded in physicochemical and biological ...

Abstract: Methanol is gaining significant attention for its potential in green energy production and its easy handling and storage. Using methanol in conjunction with diesel, under dual operation, does not require significant hardware ...

Abstract: In the present experimental study, a photovoltaic (PV)-powered system in continuous current (4 kW) for the pumping of water in an isolated, rural agricultural zone in Arequipa—Peru was analyzed. A meteorological station ...

Abstract: he phased-array weather radar (PAWR) is a new-generation weather radar that can make a 100-m-resolution three-dimensional (3D) volume scan every 30 s for 100 vertical levels, producing ~100 times more data than the ...