Abstract: An analysis of stress states in a hyperbolic cooling tower supported on columns caused by thermal field is presented. Numerical calculations of the magnitudes of thermal stresses are based on experimental measurements of ...

Abstract: The main goal of this paper is to investigate error sources and their influence on measured distance in reflectorless electronic distance measurement (EDM) surveys. The results of field surveys previously performed by many ...

Abstract: This paper presents a review on student misconceptions of general plane motion (GPM), one of the most difficult yet important concepts in engineering dynamics and a foundational course that civil and mechanical engineering ...

Abstract: The main goal of this paper is to present a new method of staking out the interior elements of a monopile tower. The stake out is conducted during the construction of a monopile. The proposed method uses geodetic equipment ...

Abstract: The present study investigates various measures to reduce pressure rise rates (PRRs) in a residual-affected homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine. At the same time, the impact of those measures on efficiency ...

Abstract: Since 1960, when the first probes landed on the Moon, multiple specimens of lunar soil have been available for research. The very limited volume of lunar soil samples means that they can be utilized only for the most ...

Abstract: This paper deals with the application of continuum damage mechanics to the description of the response of reinforced concrete members. Two simplifying assumptions are made: (1) The constitutive law of concrete is the ...

Abstract: An interesting phenomenon, designated as an apparent creep of saturated sand, is described on the basis of experimental data obtained from triaxial quasi-drained-controlled tests. In such tests, external stresses were kept ...