Abstract: We use a direct simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) method to simulate gas heating/cooling and choked subsonic flows in micro/nanoscale channels subject to either constant wall temperature or ...

Abstract: A dynamic-based pushover procedure for two-way plan-asymmetric buildings (DPTPA) is proposed based on performing two nonlinear static analyses along the principal directions of the structural model to properly consider the ...

Abstract: Masonry flat arch diaphragm that developed in Britain is still in use in parts of Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Indian subcontinent. The damage of a large number of these diaphragms during past earthquakes ...

Abstract: A cyclic elastoviscoplastic constitutive model for clayey soils is proposed based on the nonlinear kinematic hardening rules and considering the structural degradation. The performance of the model is verified through the ...

Abstract: This paper reports a comprehensive study on the performance of the in-plane behavior of masonry walls. The use of wire rope and neoprene as a method for reinforcing existing masonry walls is proposed in this paper. The ...

Abstract: AbstractA comprehensive investigation was conducted into the mechanical, durability, and healing efficiency of engineered cementitious composite (ECC) formulations containing a mix of fly ash (FA), nanoclay (NC), and ...

Abstract: The present paper simulates and dynamically analyzes a combined heat and power (CHP) system driven by a gas-fueled internal combustion engine. The CHP system uses a heat exchanger to convert the heat loss of the engine to ...