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Evaluation of the effects of dust pollution on specific plant species near and around the marble mining site in Rajasthan, India
29/04/2024 -
Airborne particles (dust pollution) pose a significant threat to both human and plant populations. Plant leaves act as crucial biofilters, capturing significant amounts of air pollution; this...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 353: Experimental Validation of a Passive-Adaptive Slat Concept and Characterization under Sinusoidal Fluctuations in the Angle of Attack
29/04/2024 -
This article presents an experimental investigation of a passive-adaptive slat concept, an aerodynamic control mechanism aimed at avoiding separation in the inwards region of a horizontal axis wind...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 354: CFD Simulations and Phenomenological Modelling of Aerodynamic Stall Hysteresis of NACA 0018 Wing
29/04/2024 -
Computational simulations of three-dimensional flow around a NACA 0018 wing with an aspect ratio of AR=5 were carried out by using the Unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes (URANS) equations...
A Cobot in the Vineyard: Computer Vision for Smart Chemicals Spraying
28/04/2024 -
Precision agriculture (PA) is a management concept that makes use of digital techniques to monitor and optimise agricultural production processes and represents a field of growing economic and social...
Numerical Simulation on the Leakage-Induced Collapse of Segmental Tunnels
29/04/2024 -
Sudden leakage during tunnel construction poses a great threat to the safety of the tunnel. There are relatively few studies on the mechanism of structural collapse induced by tunnel leakage, so it...
Ground Deformation of Shield Tunneling through Composite Strata in Coastal Areas
26/04/2024 -
In order to mitigate ground deformation during shield construction in both upper soft and lower hard strata of coastal areas, a numerical simulation was executed. This simulation assessed surface...
Research on Optimization Strategy of Commercial Street Spatial Vitality Based on Pedestrian Trajectories
26/04/2024 -
Commercial pedestrian streets significantly enhance urban life. Previous research often depends on limited survey data or subjective evaluations, which fail to fully capture the impact of street...
Analysis of the Spatial Distribution Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Traditional Mosque Architecture in the Hehuang Area (China)
29/04/2024 -
Clarifying the spatiotemporal distribution and influencing factors of mosque architecture in China’s Hehuang region has significant positive implications for the overall protection and...
Numerical Investigation on the Structural Behavior of a Short-Span Cable-Stayed Bridge with Steel and CFRP Hybrid Cables
26/04/2024 -
In this paper, a thorough investigation is presented on the static and dynamic behaviors of a short-span cable-stayed bridge (CSB) incorporating steel and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP)...
Research on the Mechanical, Thermal and Induction Healing Properties of Asphalt Wearing Course with Steel Fibers
26/04/2024 -
Induction healing technology can effectively repair microcracks in asphalt mixtures and is a promising maintenance technology for asphalt pavements. However, it requires the addition of steel wool...
The Use of Wind Turbine Blades to Build Road Noise Barriers as an Example of a Circular Economy Model
26/04/2024 -
This project’s objective was to create a circular economy in the composites sector by examining the possibility of using wind turbine blade composite materials to construct...
Preparation and Performance Evaluation of Castor Oil-Based Asphalt Regeneration Agent
28/04/2024 -
Regeneration agents play a critical role in modifying the mechanical properties and durability of RAP asphalt mixtures. This paper aimed to develop a castor oil-based asphalt regeneration agent. The...
Laboratory Evaluation of Storage Stability for Asphalt Binder Modified with Crumb Rubber and Styrene–Isoprene–Styrene Depending on Evaluation Factors and Blending Condition
29/04/2024 -
Modified asphalt binders are still considered important in asphalt pavement. However, the comprehensive use of various modifiers is limited due to storage stability issues. Moreover, there is a...
Performance of High-Dose Reclaimed Asphalt Mixtures (RAPs) in Hot In-Place Recycling Based on Balanced Design
29/04/2024 -
This study endeavors to employ a balanced design methodology, aiming to equilibrate the resistance to rutting and cracking exhibited by hot in-place recycling asphalt mixtures containing a high dose...
A Systematic Review of Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithms Optimization Frameworks
26/04/2024 -
The study of evolutionary algorithms (EAs) has witnessed an impressive increase during the last decades. The need to explore this area is determined by the growing request for design and the...
Identification and Mitigation of Subsidence in Karstic Areas with Sustainable Geotechnical Structures: A Case Study in Gallur (Spain)
26/04/2024 -
In various areas of the Ebro valley in Spain, including the region discussed here, the risk of sinkholes is becoming particularly severe, particularly impacting urban areas and roadways where land...
Cellulose Nanocomposite Tough Hydrogels: Synergistic Self?Healing, Adhesive, and Strain?Sensitive Properties
25/04/2024 -
Recent advancements are notable in electrically conductive hydrogels emulating human skin functions. However, a significant challenge remains: crafting a single conductive gel that integrates...
Tailoring the Properties of Gel Polymer Electrolytes for Sodium?Ion Batteries Using Ionic Liquids: A Review
24/04/2024 -
The review paper features the use of ionic liquids in tuning the properties of gel polymer electrolytes for sodium?ion batteries. We aim to give the readers some general context of the structure and...
Evaluation of moisture?induced damage on the fatigue life of asphalt mixtures using failure tests of asphalt binders, interfaces, and mixtures
23/04/2024 -
Fatigue cracking, a major distress in asphalt pavements, is worsened by traffic and climate conditions such as moisture effects on constituents and interfacial properties. However, investigation on...
Inhibiting stress corrosion cracking of a prefabricated surface?defective magnesium alloy thanks to biological organic components
18/04/2024 -
Biomedical magnesium (Mg) alloys remain a challenge for their mainstream application, because the combination of bio?mechanical stress and corrosive physiological environment leading to stress...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 339: A Weighted Feature Fusion Model for Unsteady Aerodynamic Modeling at High Angles of Attack
25/04/2024 -
Unsteady aerodynamic prediction at high angles of attack is of great importance to the design and development of advanced fighters. In this paper, a weighted feature fusion model (WFFM) that combines...
