Abstract: Pipeline systems are vital but are often damaged severely under earthquake actions. Because a well-designed bellow joint has a high deformation capacity and low stiffness, it can be used as a connector to protect pipes. ...

Abstract: Figures 12 and 13 on page 6 of the original manuscript contain some errors. The correct figures are as follows:

Abstract: This paper discusses detailed experimental studies of a lowspeed largescale axial compressor, which is typical of an exit stage of HPC. Numerous measuring techniques were performed, and detailed experimental results were ...

Abstract: The wide application of combined heat and power (CHP) units increases the interaction between electricity and heating networks and the interest in combined analysis of the integrated electricity and heating networks (IEHNs). ...

Abstract: This paper investigates the mechanical response of asphalt surfaces under moving traffic loads using the three-dimensional (3D) discrete element method (DEM). As an example of a semirigid base asphalt pavement, a discrete ...

Abstract: Pipeline guided wave inspection is an efficient tool for determining the defect location. However, quantifying the defect size remains a challenging task. This paper proposes a quantification method for corrosion-like ...

Abstract: A reformed methanol fuel cell system is one of the most practical of all types of fuel cell systems. It is regarded as one of the best candidates for stationary applications, such as residential power generators, uninterruptible ...

Abstract: To research the influence of the contact condition between a semi-rigid base and asphalt surface course on the mechanical responses of the pavement structure and on fatigue life, a typical pavement structure is chosen and ...