Abstract: For the displacement-dependent earth pressure on a rigid wall that rotates around its base, an analysis approach will be established based on the Duncan–Chang stress–strain model, log-spiral potential slip surface in the ...

Abstract: A polynomial function supervising fuzzy sliding mode control (PSFαSMC), which embedded with skyhook surface method, is proposed for the ride comfort of a vehicle semi-active suspension. The ...

Abstract: The determination of a suitable strut-and-tie model (STM) of a number of disturbed three-dimensional (3D) domains is a challenging task. To overcome this problem, this paper presents a performance-based ground structure ...

Abstract: This paper presents a practical method for automatically generating optimal strut-and-tie models (STMs) in anchorage zones. In the proposed approach, a new microtruss element pattern is created to build ground structures. ...

Abstract: During the tunnelling process of a tunnel boring machine (TBM), accurately predicting the advance rate (AR) is highly desirable for enhancing construction efficiency and safety. Inaccurate AR estimates may lead to extended ...

Abstract: Compressed natural gas (CNG) is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline (petrol), diesel, or propane/LPG (liquefied petroleum gas). Nowadays, there are three ways used to store CNG: gas bottles ...