Abstract: Lightweight metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNCs) (metal matrix with nanosized ceramic particles) can be of significance for automobile, aerospace, and numerous other applications. It would be ...

Abstract: Lightweight metal–matrix nanocomposites (MMNCs) (metal matrix with nanosized ceramic particles) can be of significance for automobile, aerospace, and numerous other applications. It would be ...

Abstract: For concrete beams and slabs strengthened with bonded fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) plates, plate debonding from the concrete substrate is a common failure mode. In this paper, the debonding process is modeled as the ...

Abstract: Polycarboxylate ether (PCE) of different charge densities has been synthesized via free radical polymerization. The molecular structure is characterized by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) and proton nuclear magnetic ...

Abstract: The excessive mineral contents in water circulation systems could cause severe fouling in heat transfer equipment. The present study investigated the effect of underwater pulsed spark discharges ...

Abstract: An experimental study on the performance of an adjustable ejector is presented. An axial spindle extending into the nozzle is used to change the nozzle throat area to make the ejector adjustable. The variation of operation ...

Abstract: The fuel octane number affects the fuel consumption and emission characteristics of vehicles powered by spark-ignition engines. An investigation on the effects of commercial types of gasoline with different research octane ...

Abstract: The vibratory probe compaction method may sometimes fail to proceed smoothly due to the hard layer encountered during treatment of collapsible loess foundation. To this end, high-pressure water jetting around the traveling ...