Abstract: The electrical resistance of shape memory alloys under an increasing stress state is here examined: the relevance of the transformation strain connected with the stress induced transformation and ...

Abstract: Predictions of climate change can significantly affect the optimization of measures reducing the long-term risk for assets exposed to extreme events. Although a single climate model can be represented by a Markov stochastic ...

Abstract: An approximate integral method is proposed for solving the unsteady laminar boundary-layer equations. The essence of the method is to assume a similar solution for the velocity profile even in ...

Abstract: The equations of the unsteady, incompressible laminar boundary layer are considered in the case of two-dimensional flow and in the presence of a pressure gradient. The fundamental equations are ...

Abstract: Wind energy is a key renewable source, yet wind farms have relatively high cost compared with many traditional energy sources. Among the life cycle costs of wind farms, operation and maintenance (O&M) accounts for 25–30%, ...

Abstract: Point cloud 3D models are gaining increasing popularity due to the proliferation of scanning systems in various fields, including autonomous vehicles and robotics. When employed for rendering purposes, point clouds are ...

Abstract: Short dental implants with platform matching connection have been used for the rehabilitation of atrophic jaws whenever standard-length dental implants cannot be placed without prior bone augmentation. Yet, there remains ...

Abstract: s a global problem that has far-reaching impacts, especially on vulnerable populations in developing regions. This paper highlights the need for a Global Drought Early Warning System (GDEWS), the elements that constitute ...