Abstract: Structural upgrades can mitigate property damage caused by tropical cyclones. However, people in high-risk areas do not always install these upgrades. This paper used the protective action decision model (PADM) as a ...

Abstract: A recently developed high cycle fatigue (HCF) acceptance criteria demonstrates effectiveness in assessing the viability of two laser directed energy deposition (DED) repair processes on titanium 6Al4V (Ti 6Al4V) fan blades. ...

Abstract: Shotcrete or sprayed concrete is widely used as ground support in the construction of tunnels. The early-age strength development of shotcrete is very important because it influences the determination of safe re-entry times ...