Abstract: Shape memory alloy (SMA)-gas foil bearings (SMA-GFBs) are novel gas bearings comprising top foil, SMA springs, and housing. The radial clearance, stiffness, and damping coefficients of SMA-GFBs can be regulated by the ...

Abstract: With small diameters, numerous elbows, and complex internal environment, gathering and transportation pipelines are widely applied in the oil and gas pipeline network. To guarantee their safety, the pipeline inspection ...

Abstract: High ground temperature plays an important role in stability analysis when dealing with underground projects. To study the influence of ground temperature on the properties of surrounding rock, conventional triaxial ...