Abstract: In underground crude oil storage facilities, concrete plugs are mainly required to contain crude oil inside caverns and are designed as gas-tight to prevent movement of any oil or vapor across the tunnel, either in a ...

Abstract: This paper presents a numerical study to show the effects of laminate thickness and tapering on the performance of composite bolted joints made of carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials. Major weight savings can ...

Abstract: This paper presents a nonlinear model used to predict the load–deflection responses and axial load–moment interaction curves of pretensioned concrete-filled circular composite tubes. The model accounts for the prestressing ...

Abstract: Most recent research has focused on the mechanical strength and durability of geopolymer concrete with heat activation (at different temperatures) and has indicated a limitation for its application in precast industries ...

Abstract: In this thorough study, the examination explores the Rayleigh-type surface wave propagation in an imperfectly bonded layered structure. The present study adopts the conceptual framework of the Green–Naghdi model type III ...

Abstract: This paper presents a multi-objective optimization of a biomass heating-based two-stage desiccant-supported greenhouse cooling system used for Orchids cultivation in hot and humid weather conditions. The simulation model ...

Abstract: Response of underground structures to buried explosion is very complex involving multiple phenomena occurring simultaneously. Studies focusing on this topic have gained momentum on account of increased terrorist threats ...

Abstract: The present study aims at development of nano-AlN reinforced aluminum metal matrix composite through stir casting method. For this commercially pure aluminum (CP-Al) and CP-Al + 2 wt% AlN nano-composite were casted at 760 ...