Abstract: Performance of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) at high current densities is limited to transport reactants and products. Furthermore, large amounts of water are generated and may be condensed due to the low ...

Abstract: During nucleate flow boiling, the bubble dynamics affect the liquid flow field and the corresponding heat transfer process through several distinct mechanisms. At the microscale, this effect is different than at the macro ...

Abstract: During an earthquake, freestanding equipment and contents in a building may experience large complex 3D motion. Depending on the geometry, mass distribution, and support mechanism (e.g., wheels, casters, legs) of the object, ...

Abstract: The response analysis of sliding objects and structures subjected to ground excitation is most often performed using Newmark’s rigid sliding block with Coulomb friction. This simplified sliding model has been shown to ...

Abstract: An extensive statistical analysis is conducted on experimental data to achieve a formula for the strength and stiffness of masonry- infilled frames having central openings. For this, most of the available experimental data ...

Abstract: Biocovers are a promising technology for mitigating methane (

Abstract: Biocovers are a promising technology for mitigating methane (CH4) emission from landfills. The geotechnical performance of the biocover material is one of the design criteria of biocovers. However, current understanding ...

Abstract: In this paper, the key heat-transfer parameters, thermal conductivity, and thermal diffusivity of biocover material made of compost subjected to freeze-thaw cycles (FTCs) for a wide range of water contents is investigated ...

Abstract: Base isolation is accepted as the method of choice for mitigating the seismic risk of critical facilities, including hospitals. However, while many studies have confirmed the effectiveness of isolation in reducing seismic ...