Abstract: This paper describes a large-scale physical model study concerning the minimum submergence required for double-entrance pressure intakes, such as used for power tunnel intakes. Use of minimum submergence can avert the ...

Abstract: Characterization of modified humic substances based binders for iron ore agglomeration was examined by chemical analysis, optical density, Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FTIR), and thermogravimetry ...

Abstract: Given the unique pattern of butterfly-shaped arch bridges, the nonlinear behavior rules of the main girders are difficult to determined compared with those of ordinary arch bridges. The traditional design method that does ...

Abstract: A mixed FEM–crushable discrete-element method (DEM) nested scheme in the frame of second-order computational homogenization for granular materials was proposed. The particle breakage followed by the discontinuity and ...

Abstract: A large amount of soybean oil (20%–30% mass ratio of neat asphalt) was selected to partially replace petroleum asphalt. The high-temperature behavior of soybean oil bioasphalt was enhanced by polyphosphoric acid (PPA). ...