Abstract: This paper presents a formulation and a numerical scheme for fractional optimal control (FOC) of a class of continuum systems. The fractional derivative is defined in the Caputo sense. The ...

Abstract: In this study, the elastic modulus of 1 wt. % multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) reinforced epoxy composite was characterized using an in-house designed micro/nano tensile load stage in conjunction ...

Abstract: A finite element method is developed to treat the steady-state vibration of two axisymmetric structures—a base substructure and an attached damper substructure—that are driven by traveling wave ...

Abstract: Fractional derivatives (FDs) or derivatives of arbitrary order have been used in many applications, and it is envisioned that in the future they will appear in many functional minimization ...

Abstract: New applications of carbon-based materials have been continuously developed in recent years. Carbon nanofibers (CNFs) with silane coatings were added into high density polyethylene (HDPE) to improve ...