Abstract: Leaf springs are one of the oldest forms of springing that is commonly used for the suspension in wheeled vehicles. It is simply adjusted by selecting proper type or number of flat bars. In this study, we are going to show ...

Abstract: In recent years, a large number of renewable energy sources (RESs) have been added into modern distribution systems because of their clean and renewable property. Nevertheless, the high penetration of RESs and intermittent ...

Abstract: Experiments have been carried out to measure the mean and fluctuating forces exerted on the slab beneath the free hydraulic jump. Slabs of various lengths and widths have been used at Froude numbers of the upstream flow ...

Abstract: The contribution of ballast and subgrade layers behavior to railway track performance is given insufficient consideration in the current railway track models. In particular, stress- and traffic-dependent characteristics ...

Abstract: Oil and gas companies are expanding their operations in the remote Arctic offshore with harsh weather conditions such as the Barents Sea. One of the major challenges in reliability assessment of production plants operating ...

Abstract: This paper studies and compares the results of a simple and fast heuristic method, genetic algorithm (GA), and the exhaustive search method (ES) concerning the minimization of fuel consumption of a natural gas compressor ...

Abstract: Precipitation is one of the most complex weather phenomena; its successful spatiotemporal modeling provides substantial information for designing water management systems. This research aimed to determine the relationship ...

Abstract: Considerable parts of worldwide railway networks cross deserts where there are frequent sandstorms, which cause contamination of ballast. One of the most important challenges for railway industries is the adverse effects ...