Abstract: Load∕unload (L∕UL) technology has been widely applied in hard disk drives for a long period of time. One main promise of this technology compared with the contact start-stop (CSS) technology ...

Abstract: Bond graph models provide very useful insights into the structure of dynamic systems. One major advantage of using these models is the clear representation of constraints and independent state ...

Abstract: Although the natural gas pipeline network is the most efficient and secure transportation mode for natural gas, it remains susceptible to external and internal risk factors. It is vital to address the associated risk factors ...

Abstract: The current oil pipeline system is at risk for leaks and ruptures due to aging infrastructure, corrosion, and extreme weather. Addressing these vulnerabilities demands a robust disaster preparedness and response strategy ...

Abstract: To achieve an areal density approaching 50 Gb/in.2 for the magnetic storage of data in hard disk drives requires reduced mechanical and magnetic spacing. Off-track jitter caused by airflow or ...

Abstract: Jack-up leg installation, extraction, and reinstallation near extraction-induced footprints are simulated using the coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian method with a strain-softening soil model. A typical footprint considering ...

Abstract: Fog plays a vital role in maintaining ecosystems in montane cloud forests. In these forests, a large amount of water on the surface of leaves and canopy (hereafter canopy water) evaporates during the morning. This biophysical ...