Abstract: A new type of retaining wall constructed with interconnected H-type concrete blocks is proposed. Advantages of such a wall include stability, proper drainage, allowance of large displacements or differential settlements, ...

Abstract: The paper investigates the effects of the dimensionless number flooding number that can exactly predict the flooding phenomenon in the cathode channel. Experiments were carried out at 0, 50, and 90% relative humidity and ...

Abstract: The thermo-viscoleastic behavior of composite materials is studied analytically using a special finite-element formulation. Numerical results on stress and deformation histories are obtained for ...

Abstract: Over recent years, engine designs have moved increasingly toward low specific thrust cycles to deliver significant specific fuel consumption (SFC) improvements. Such fan blades may be more prone to aerodynamic and aeroelastic ...

Abstract: In this paper we present a camera calibration method using Snell’s Law. Traditional camera calibration is based on the pinhole model, which is an approximation algorithm using untrue geometrical ...

Abstract: The aim of the work described in this paper is to provide a practical procedure for determining the parameters of the cap plasticity model, which is familiar to geotechnical engineers. To this end, a simple procedure ...

Abstract: This study uses randomized block model variance analysis to assess factors affecting the quality of digitized data yielded by a digitizing tablet and desktop scanner. First, the geometric accuracy of a digitizing tablet ...