Abstract: The effects of different variables on the friction coefficient of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) hydrogel and stainless steel ball counterpart were investigated by a ball-on-plate friction and wear ...

Abstract: The coagglomeration between the manufacturing industry and the logistics industry is the main spatial manifestation of the coordinated linkage and integrated development of the two industries, and it is also a standard to ...

Abstract: Foam concrete is a porous cement-based material that could accommodate a high-volume particle addition at the mid- to high-density range (0.8 to 1.6  g/cm3). However, with low-density foam concrete (0.4 to 0.8  g/cm3), ...

Abstract: In the South China Sea, a significant amount of methane hydrate exists in the sediment containing fine-grained soil. Increasing temperature and/or decreasing pore pressure can remarkably degrade the mechanical characteristics ...