The level of existing research, as well as current code provisions and modeling approaches, are not adequate to characterize the behavior of squat reinforced concrete walls with shear - controlled responses. In this study, ...

In this study, the effect of the presence of broken wires (damage) asymmetrically distributed on metallic strands surfaces on their static response is assessed. To this end, a general mechanical model for multilayered ...

Cu is an essential trace element capable of producing toxic effects in animals and man when ingested acutely or chronically in excess. Although chronic Cu exposure is increasingly recognized as a public health issue, its ...

A number of countries with oligopolistic power industries have used marginal cost pricing to set the price of energy for small customers. This course of action, however, does not necessarily ensure an efficient outcome ...

One of the commonly used stabilization systems for rock tunnels is shotcrete. This fine aggregate mortar is usually reinforced for improving its tensile and shear strength. In deep tunnels, its capacity to absorb energy ...

A discrete element method is designed to evaluate the relative wear on hoppers caused by friction during operation in an open-pit mine. The results of the model show good agreement with measurements on real industrial ...