Abstract: Abstract Externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) laminates are widely used to strengthen RC structures. However, interfacial defects at the FRP–concrete bonding layer can lead to reduction of strength. Therefore, ...

Abstract: Pyroelectric energy conversion offers a way to convert waste heat directly into electricity. It makes use of the pyroelectric effect to create a flow of charge to or from the surface of a ...

Abstract: An increasing number of State Highway Agencies (SHAs) are utilizing Incentive/Disincentive (I/D) bidding for highway construction. The I/D bidding concept is designed to shorten the total contract time by giving the ...

Abstract: Stellar refraction navigation is an effective method for autonomous celestial navigation of satellites. Compared with the refraction apparent height, a better navigation performance can be achieved via the stellar refraction ...

Abstract: More and more state highway agencies (SHAs) have begun to consider the value of time in highway construction. The

Abstract: The power industry is moving toward the use of high‐voltage transmission lines on tall, flexible towers. These towers are designed for heavier loadings than were previous towers, but the secondary effects of tower displacement ...

Abstract: n objective technique is presented to estimate tropical cyclone intensity using the relevance vector machine (RVM) and deviation angle distribution inhomogeneity (DADI) based on infrared satellite images of the northwest ...