Abstract: Utilization of blended coal has been a great issue due to the increasing off-specification coals received in power plants, while the reduction of nitrogen oxide is also attracting extensive attention in China. This study ...

Abstract: This study proposes a type of bioinspired box-girder bridge with a trabecular-honeycomb steel web (THSW) inspired by beetle elytra (hardened forewings), and the buckling and shear properties of the THSW are investigated ...

Abstract: Configuration transformation is an important issue during the construction stage of spatial suspension bridges with three-dimensional (3D) curved cables. Without fully considering this issue, the hangers could rub or ...