Abstract: In this paper, the differential transform method (DTM) is applied for solving timeinvariant statefeedback control problems. The optimal equations are obtained using the Pontryagin's maximum principle (PMP) and Bellman's ...

Abstract: This paper presents a continuous approximation model for the vehicle routing problem for emissions minimization (EVRP) and demonstrates the model’s applicability and usefulness with numerical studies based on implementations ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a fault-tolerant control allocation (FTCA) scheme for a flexible satellite. A novel control strategy is implemented, which fulfills the satellite mission and also decreases vibrations, saturation time ...

Abstract: One of the most important factors influencing concrete durability is permeability. Permeability testing is conducted according to certain standards to measure the water permeation in concrete. After the test, the concrete ...

Abstract: The mechanical behavior of the interface between gravelly soils and structures may play a significant role on the response of many soil-structure systems to loading. Under cyclic excursion of shear stress, the gravelly ...

Abstract: AbstractBased on current standards, the allowable limit SPL on a local primary membrane (PL) and local primary membrane plus bending PL+Pb) is computed as the larger of the quantities of 1.5 times the tabulated allowable stress ...

Abstract: Fatigue service life of steel bridges subjected to cyclic live loads was studied using operational strain measurements of a full-scale bridge. Fatigue fracture can be brittle and sudden, potentially leading to catastrophic ...

Abstract: Fatigue service life of steel bridges subjected to cyclic live loads was studied using operational strain measurements of a full-scale bridge. Fatigue fracture can be brittle and sudden, potentially leading to catastrophic ...