Abstract: The endothelial glycocalyx mediates interactions between the blood flow and the endothelium. This study aims to evaluate, quantitatively, effects of structural change of the glycocalyx on stress ...

Abstract: The Movement of the interstitial fluid in extracellular matrices not only affects the mechanical properties of soft tissues, but also facilitates the transport of nutrients and the removal of ...

Abstract: The improvement of construction productivity has always been a key concern for both researchers and project managers. Several studies have analyzed construction productivity from different perspectives; however, little ...

Abstract: Wicking occurs in concrete in practice when fluid absorption takes place at one surface of the element and drying at another surface. This paper examines chloride diffusion and wicking in concrete with varying water-to-cement ...

Abstract: Blockchain–Interplanetary File System (IPFS) integration has attracted increasing attention in construction management for addressing storage limitations and improving efficiency. However, a comprehensive evaluation of ...

Abstract: Mechanical response of soils under simple shear conditions has long been a subject of significant interest in the field of geomechanics. When subjected to simple shear loading, soils experience rotations of the principal ...

Abstract: This study investigates rheological effects of blood on steady flows in a nonplanar distal end-to-side anastomosis. The shear-thinning behavior of blood is depicted by a Carreau–Yasuda model and ...

Abstract: Given scientific and technological advances, the proportion of industrialization has increased, making industrial wastewater pollution more harmful to the environment and human health. Identifying sources of pollution in ...