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RISKinematic Analysis and Dimension Optimization of a New Reconfigurable Parallel Mechanism With 1R2T and 2R1T Operation Modes
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: This paper introduces a novel reconfigurable parallel mechanism (RPM) consisting of two PRU limbs (P denotes a prismatic joint, R denotes a revolute joint, U denotes a universal joint) and one PUU limb. The proposed RPM ...
Recommendations on Intelligent Compaction Parameters for Asphalt Resurfacing Quality Evaluation
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Intelligent compaction (IC) technology provides an innovative way for continuously and instantaneously evaluating asphalt compaction quality. However, there is a lack of well-accepted standard as to what IC parameters ...
Clean Heating Scheduling Optimization with Wind Power in Northern China
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: In northern China, wind curtailment and environmental pollution from the widespread use of traditional heating methods cause huge economic losses. This paper proposes an emerging heating technology using wind power to ...
Modeling and Optimization of Multitype Power Sources Stochastic Unit Commitment Using Interval Number Programming
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The increasing penetration of renewable energy (RE) brings nonnegligible uncertainties to a power system, which should be carefully considered in the day-ahead scheduling for better RE utilization and higher power supply ...
Effects of Measurement Method, Scale, and Landscape Features on Variability of Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Knowledge of soil saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ks) and its spatial variation is important to characterize hydrological processes. The objective was to quantify three important variability components, i.e., measurement ...
LS-DYNA Machine Learning–Based Multiscale Method for Nonlinear Modeling of Short Fiber–Reinforced Composites
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Short fiber–reinforced composites (SFRCs) are high-performance engineering materials for lightweight structural applications in the automotive and electronics industries. Typically, SFRC structures are manufactured by ...
Using Construction Expansion Regulation Zones to Manage Urban Growth in Hefei City, China
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The management of urban land development, as well as the conservation and optimization of agricultural land and urban green space, is crucial for sustainable urban development. China has experienced rapid urbanization and ...
Estimating Factors Contributing to Frequency and Severity of Large Truck–Involved Crashes
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Understanding the factors that contribute to crash frequency and severity will assist better highway design and develop appropriate countermeasures for hot spots, thereby improving the safety of the road system. This study ...
Root Water Uptake Model Considering Soil Temperature
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: A field experiment was carried out to research the effect of soil temperature distribution on root water uptake in soil water simulation. Soil temperature distribution patterns under border irrigation and surface drip ...