Abstract: In human voice production (phonation), linear small-amplitude vocal fold oscillation occurs only under restricted conditions. Physiologically, phonation more often involves large-amplitude oscillation ...

Abstract: An efficient finite element method has been developed for the computation of time-dependent stress intensity factors for cracks of Mode I deformation infinite bodies. Quarter point elements are ...

Abstract: The Boltzmann-Matano methodology was used to calculate the nonsteady-state chloride diffusion coefficients for blended cement concrete, which incorporated fly ash and ground granulated blast furnance slag. It was found ...

Abstract: The community question, referring to the transformation of social networks when rural residents move into urban areas, has been extensively debated by urbanists and sociologists in Western countries. This paper, focusing ...

Abstract: Traditionally recognized construction professionals such as architects, engineers, and surveyors occupy segregated roles in the construction industry. With the rapidly growing complexity and ever increasing sophistication ...

Abstract: This paper investigates the impact of Super Typhoon Mangkhut on Hong Kong, especially the wind effects on high-rise buildings, based on 24-h-long field measurement records collected from the two tallest skyscrapers (484 ...

Abstract: Over the past decade, an increasing trend of client organizations has been observed to adopt relationship-based approaches to run their building and construction projects internationally. Since there are numerous benefits ...

Abstract: There has been a sharp increase in the number of Sino-Foreign Joint Venture (SFJV) construction projects in the People’s Republic of China since the 1990s. Despite the Chinese Government’s new measures for boosting foreign ...

Abstract: Despite many studies on beams and slabs strengthened using fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) plates, no study has been reported on the strengthening of RC cantilever slabs (e.g., canopies and balconies) using FRP materials. ...

Abstract: In common with some underprivileged racial groups in U.S. cities, migrant workers tend to be regarded as an undesirable group in Chinese urban societies. The ongoing influx of migrant workers into urban neighborhoods will ...