Abstract: A new friction testing method by combined forward rod-backward can extrusion is proposed in order to evaluate frictional characteristics of lubricants in forging processes. By this method the ...

Abstract: A new friction testing method based on combined forward conical can-backward straight can extrusion is proposed in order to evaluate friction characteristics in severe metal forming operations. ...

Abstract: The differential settlement between the bridge abutment and the approach embankment produces the common “bump at the end of the bridge.” This paper conducts a theoretical study on the determination of the allowable ...

Abstract: A loading test can provide valuable insight into the behavior and fundamental characteristics of an existing or new bridge. The full-bridge deflected shape in long-span bridges is an important parameter that evaluates the ...

Abstract: The relative importance of climate change and anthropogenic impacts on hydrology in the Hanjiang River Basin in China have become a hot topic because it has been manipulated by multiple activities, including reservoir ...

Abstract: Supported excavation systems are common geotechnical structures and play a crucial role in satisfying increasing requirements for highly efficient usage of underground space with the trend of urbanization around the world. ...

Abstract: As a numerical method to study the cavitation performance of a Francis turbine, the mixture model for the cavity/liquid two-phase flow is adopted in the cavitating turbulent flow analysis ...

Abstract: This study was conducted to investigate the recharge of surface water to groundwater in the Chinese loess area. A monitoring site was set up in Zhengning County, Gansu Province, China. The results show that the shallow ...

Abstract: Steel–concrete composite structures are widely used in modern buildings and bridges for their great rigidity, light weight, and simple construction. However, the mechanical behaviors of steel–concrete composite structures ...

Abstract: The Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway in Ethiopia extends across the Rift Valley, where cinder gravels (scoria) occur widely. Considering its abundance and environmental benefits, these cinder gravels are an enormous resource ...