Category: Engineering
Coupled finite element method simulates freeze-induced crack propagation
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in EngineeringA coupled computational method for simulating ice-induced fracturing in rock masses, validated against freezing experiments and applied to slope stability in permafrost regions.
Heterostructures improve properties of additively manufactured aluminum alloys
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in EngineeringReview of heterostructures in laser-printed aluminum alloys, examining microstructural control mechanisms and mechanical performance for aerospace and engineering applications.
Foam filling improved the performance of SLS polymer lattices
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in EngineeringStudy evaluates SLS polymer lattice architectures with and without polyurethane foam filling, revealing foam integration increases stiffness 40-fold and strength nearly 100% while improving energy.
Interface angle and connection method affect CFRP joint failure
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in EngineeringStudy investigating how interface angle and bonding versus bolting methods influence failure mechanisms in carbon fiber reinforced polymer joints for aerospace applications.
PP-DSC improved tracking in open areas, with mixed industrial results
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in EngineeringPP-DSC algorithm enhances autonomous robot trajectory tracking with adaptive steering control and Fire and Explosion Index-based safety integration for chemical plant deployment.
Mortise-tenon grouted masonry showed improved compressive performance
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in EngineeringAnalysis of mortise-tenon grouted masonry shows steel fiber reinforcement increases ductility 37% and eccentric loading reduces capacity 40%, with new design method outperforming existing codes.
Several hyperelastic models matched tensile behavior of a thermoplastic elastomer
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in EngineeringStudy evaluates hyperelastic and viscoelastic models for polyurethane thermoplastic elastomer to optimise hot plate welding simulations, finding strain rate effects require viscoelastic formulation.
Scheduling model for pallet automation systems minimizes makespan
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in EngineeringMixed-integer programming and mutation-based algorithm for scheduling flexible manufacturing with pallet automation, setup stations, and fixture pallets to minimize makespan.
Cable dynamic response model verified by simulation
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in EngineeringNumerical framework for dynamic response analysis of airborne wind energy parafoil towing cables, enabling design optimization and operational monitoring through transient load simulation.
Digital tools supported greener warehousing practices
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in EngineeringCase study examines how warehouse management systems and RFID reduce operational inefficiency but reveals environmental benefits remain unmeasured despite green logistics implementation.
