Abstract: Hong Kong is well known for its high-density form of development. Such form of development is shaped either by new development or urban renewal, which is a major tactic nowadays adopted by the Hong Kong Government to improve ...

Abstract: Duckbill-shaped elastomer valves are often installed on wastewater effluent diffusers, stormwater outfalls, and industrial flow systems to prevent backflow and sediment/salt water intrusion. Unlike fixed diameter nozzles, ...

Abstract: A full-scale, active, structural vibration-control system was successfully implemented and tested on an 80-m (250 ft) span, steel-truss highway bridge. More than 90% reduction in global mode response was achieved during ...

Abstract: The effects of suction surface film cooling on aerodynamic losses are investigated using an experimental apparatus designed especially for this purpose. A symmetric airfoil with the same transonic ...