Abstract: Understanding the trade-offs associated with the two operation stages of hydropower generation is critical for guiding efficient reservoir operations. Previous studies showed that the marginal return in Stage 2 is always ...

Abstract: An experimental study is proposed to compare the corrosion-induced flexural behavior deterioration of beams with various bar types and bar diameters. The proposed study aims to distinguish the effects of the corrosion of ...

Abstract: With the continuous construction of high-speed railway networks in China, long-span railway bridges which carry multiple tracks are being put into service on the high-speed railway line. However, few studies focus on bridge ...

Abstract: Water transfer systems are increasingly seen as a response to regional water stresses. The expensive capital cost of such massive projects calls for satisfying the desired requirements with a minimum investment, ...

Abstract: Cascade reservoirs have interrupted the distribution and transportation of nutrients, which brings environmental and ecological problems. However, the current ecological operation methods focusing on the hydrologic regime ...

Abstract: The dynamic weakening of rock is frequently observed when the rock is subjected to a series of repetitive impact loads. Sandstone is utilized in our experiment on the dynamic performance under impact loading. The split ...