Abstract: The nonuniform normal stress distribution along the flange of thin-walled flexural members, such as box girders, is recognized as shear lag effects. Effective flange width is widely used to consider shear lag effects in ...

Abstract: In this study, we address the trajectory tracking control problem for stratospheric airships, characterized by parameter uncertainties and external disturbances. Initially, a mathematical model of the airship is constructed, ...

Abstract: The differences in arrival time at transfer stations, including internal hierarchy and between levels based on layout mode and service characteristics, were considered to maximize the cohesion efficiency of transfer stations ...

Abstract: Particulate fouling and particle deposition at elevated temperature are crucial issues in microchannel heat exchangers. In this work, a microfluidic system was designed to examine the hydrodynamic effects on the deposition ...

Abstract: Data-enabled approaches using statistical machine learning are emerging to help engineers identify damage among sensory data, which could be extremely helpful for decision making and data management in structural health ...

Abstract: High-quality development of the community built environment is an essential basis for improving the quality of life of people and solidly promoting common prosperity in the new era. This paper takes Lanzhou, China, a vital ...

Abstract: Significant efforts have been made to improve concrete mix design for shrinkage reduction and crack control, including reduction of cement content and selection of cement type with less heat of hydration, maximizing aggregate ...

Abstract: Energy saving has become a key concern of metro systems to reduce operating costs and meet the requirements of sustainable development. Energy-efficient timetabling, an effective way to reduce traction energy consumption, ...

Abstract: In metropolises with large populations, some metro lines tend to have particularly high train load rates during peak hours, causing passengers to be stranded for several times on the platforms of some stations, triggering ...

Abstract: A novel stability chart solution is presented to help the rapid assessment of the seismic stability of three-dimensional rock slopes subjected to the Hoek–Brown criterion. The present method incorporates the dynamic ...