Abstract: DaoLu Tiaowen Cailiao (DTC) phase-change materials are important materials for improving the temperature adaptation of asphalt pavements. In order to improve the low-temperature crack resistance of asphalt pavements after ...

Abstract: Estimation of passenger car unit (PCU) values is very important for traffic capacity analysis and other relevant applications such as determining the saturation flow rate and signal design. However, the usual methods are ...

Abstract: With ever increasing complexities, construction projects are constantly exposed to a variety of risks associated with all stages of project execution from the initial assessment of strategic options through procurement, ...

Abstract: An actuated handheld force-feedback controlled ultrasound probe has been developed. The controller maintains a prescribed contact force between the probe and a patient’s body. The device will ...

Abstract: The introduction of automated vehicles (AVs) is commonly expected to improve different aspects of transportation. A long transition period in which AVs will coexist with human-driven vehicles (HVs) is expected until AVs ...

Abstract: New technologies, new materials, and innovative designs have been extensively adopted in Beijing Olympic venues construction. The extreme requirements for time deadline and competition function expose the venues construction ...

Abstract: Although an increase in the number of dockless shared-bicycle services improves convenience for users, the disorderly parking of bicycles has seriously invaded public space in many cities. To avoid having bicycles occupying ...

Abstract: Bir-MnO2 was synthesized through a hydrothermal method and modified into H-Bir by nitric acid acidification. The mechanism of its action in ozonation was explored by characterization. H-Bir possessed more oxygen vacancies ...