Numerical Implementation of an Additive Strain Model for the Damage Simulation of Fatigue-Loaded Concrete by Dennis Birkner, Steffen Marx

“…Thus, only few studies have been carried out on concrete structures subjected to cyclic bending loads. Numerical simulations, in contrast, enable fast investigations of many parameter variations. …”
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A case of CDKL5 deficiency disorder with a novel intragenic multi-exonic duplication by Takato Akiba, Shino Shimada, Katsumi Imai, Satoru Takahashi

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Rare coinheritance of hemoglobin vancleave with severe beta-thalassemia mutation in a patient with secondary erythrocytosis by Nur Aisyah Aziz, Nurul Hidayah Musa, Melina Mathews, Komalah Thevii Rajenderan, Faidatul Syazlin Abdul Hamid, Syahzuwan Hassan, Syahira Lazira Omar, Wan Nurul Afiqha Binti Wan Yusoff, Melanie Ling Binti Mohd Din, Nurul Amira Binti Jamaludin, Wan Rohani Wan Taib, Ezalia Esa, Norafiza Mohd Yasin

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DYNAMICS OF REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB OF PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE WITH RIGID REINFORCEMENT by Anatoly Alekseytsev, Vincent Kvočak

“…In this case, an implicit integration method is used. The time variation of the dynamic load implies a residual mass of the impacting body that vibrates with the slab structure after the onset of impact. …”
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Simulation of Vortex-Induced Vibration for a Cylinder with Different Rounded Corners under Re = 150 by Maofeng Gong, Ruijia Jin, Mingming Liu, Jianmin Qin

“…This study systematically altered the radius of the cylinder’s rounded corners to evaluate their effects on both structural and hydrodynamic responses. This variation was crucial in comprehending how slight alterations in the cylinder’s geometry impact significant changes in the flow dynamics and correlated vibration behavior. …”
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Experimental study of grout defect identification in precast column based on wavelet packet analysis by Xuan Zhang, Deyuan Zhou, Hesheng Tang, Xiao Han

“…Grout defects always exist in sleeves of precast structures, but studies on grout defect identification are rarely performed. …”
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Characterization of the C-terminal tail of the Arc protein. by Melissa Boldridge, Jody Shimabukuro, Keith Nakamatsu, Christian Won, Chad Jansen, Helen Turner, Lei Wang

“…In this study, we characterized the C-terminal tail of Arc using integrated bioinformatic and structural biology techniques. We compared the sequences of Arc proteins in different mammal species and found that the amino-acid composition in the C-terminal tail region has a significantly higher degree of variation rate than the rest of the protein. …”
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Modeling benzene physicochemical properties using Zagreb upsilon indices by Çiftçi İdris, Yamaç Kerem, Denizler İsmail Hakkı

“…This accuracy was measured using statistical correlation analysis, and a direct comparison with the Randić and geometric-arithmetic indices further supports the superior performance of the second Zagreb upsilon index. Furthermore, structural sensitivity and abruptness analyses, which assess the stability and variation of an index across different molecular structures, indicate that Zagreb upsilon indices offer superior performance compared to alternative indices. …”
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Analysis of the Progressively Enhanced Mine Pressure in the Fully Mechanized Top Coal Caving Work Face of a 20 m Ultra-Thick Coal Seam by Shi Jiulin, Yan Shaohong, Xu Zhuhe, Xue Jisheng, Kaikai Zhao, Zheng Jianwei

“…Based on the mine condition of the Tashan Coal Mine in the Datong mining area, mechanical models are established for the compound overlying structures. The following can be demonstrated from this study: (1) The hard strata can form three different compound spatial structures at different positions in the overlying rock strata, including the lower combined cantilever structure I, the middle combined cantilever structure II, and the upper hinged structure. (2) Failure of the higher structure can induce compression on the lower structure, which changed the break span of the lower structure. (3) “Simultaneous and nonsimultaneous structural failures” of the compound spatial structure were caused by the variation of the break span of the multilayered structure. (4) Based on the weighting characteristics, there were three stages during work face weighting, including a gradual pressure increase stage (Stage I), an accelerated pressure increase stage (Stage II), and a fast pressure increase stage (Stage III). (5) The mine pressure occurrence demonstrated a “small to medium and to large” feature. (6) Prefracturing techniques should be additionally incorporated to prevent simultaneous failure of the multilayered structure. …”
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The Role of Earthquake-Resistant Building Elements in Parametric Architecture Design; Balancing Aesthetics and Performance by S. M. Amin Mostafavi Mousavi, Selahattin Ersoy

“…Furthermore, this paper explores various parametric design parameters that contribute to aesthetics, including form, texture, light, repetition, and variation. In addition to analysing the parameters of architecture and parametric design and taking a general look at the structure of the theoretical foundations of this contemporary artistic realm, this classification emphasises the importance of prioritising structural integrity while strategically using these parameters for visual appeal.Finally, by highlighting the transformative potential of parametric design in earthquake-prone areas, this paper tries to show that parametric design can pave the way for creating visually captivating architectural wonders and flexible seismic architecture. …”
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Two Dimensional Analytical Modeling for SOI and SON MOSFET and Their Performance Comparison by Saptarsi Ghosh, Khomdram Jolson Singh, Sanjay Deb, Subir Kumar Sarkar

“…Variation of threshold voltage against effective channel lengths is compared for both the structures. …”
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Long-Term Dynamic Monitoring of Post-Tensioning External Tendons: Temperature Effect Evaluation by Luis Chillitupa-Palomino, Carlos M. C. Renedo, Jaime H. García-Palacios, Iván M. Díaz

“…However, for long-term monitoring assessment, two main challenges have to be addressed regarding practical applications: (i) double-peak spectra and other spurious factors that affect the frequency estimation, and (ii) temperature dependency, which needs to be carefully treated since frequency/tension variation may be explained by temperature variation, thus masking potential structural anomalies. …”
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Simulation of the Effect of Coal Microstructures on the Macroscopic Mechanical Behavior by Yu Fu, Zhongliang Feng

“…The failure (plasticity) first occurred at the interface between the matrix and the mineral, and the failure zone is significantly different due to the influence of different mineral structures. Under confining pressure, the presence of mineral structure decreases the brittleness of coal, and the variation of brittleness is related to the size and spatial distribution of mineral structures. …”
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Probabilistic Neural Network and Fuzzy Cluster Analysis Methods Applied to Impedance-Based SHM for Damage Classification by Lizeth Vargas Palomino, Valder Steffen, Roberto Mendes Finzi Neto

“…Impedance-based structural health monitoring technique is performed by measuring the variation of the electromechanical impedance of the structure caused by the presence of damage. …”
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Reliability Analysis of High-Pressure Tunnel System Under Multiple Failure Modes Based on Improved Sparrow Search Algorithm–Kriging–Monte Carlo Simulation Method by Yingdong Wang, Chen Xing, Leihua Yao

“…The results show that the high-pressure tunnel structure has high safety and reliability. The reliability indexes of each failure mode decrease with the increase in the coefficient of variation (COV) of random variables. …”
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The Study of Seismic Response on Accelerated Contained Fluid by Kamila Kotrasova, Eva Kormanikova

“…Ground-supported cylindrical tanks are strategically very important structures used to store a variety of liquids. This paper presents the theoretical background of fluid effect on tank when a fluid container is subjected to horizontal acceleration. …”
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Road mitigation is a demographic filter for grizzly bears by Adam T. Ford, Mirjam Barrueto, Anthony P. Clevenger

“…Studies have shown that species select for different crossing structure designs, yet little is known about intraspecific variation (i.e., differences among demographic classes) in crossing structure preference. …”
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Progressive Collapse of RC Box Girder Bridges due to Seismic Actions by Heba A. Mohamed, M. M. Husain, Ayman M. Aboraya

“…The parameters studied were the superstructure redundancy and the effect of severe ground motion such as Kobe, Chi-Chi, and Northridge ground motions on different bridge structural systems. The effect of reducing the reinforcement ratio on the collapse behavior of RC box girders and the variation of columns height were also studied. …”
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Parametric Analysis of Outrigger Systems for High-Rise Buildings with Different Geometric Shapes by Giulia Angelucci, Edoardo Cecca, Fabrizio Mollaioli

“…Tilted and twisted geometries are explored via the parametric variation of tilt and twist angles. The structural response, both with and without outriggers, is evaluated and compared to that of a regular geometry. …”
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Use of a molecular decoy to segregate transport from antigenicity in the FrpB iron transporter from Neisseria meningitidis. by Muhammad Saleem, Stephen M Prince, Stephen E J Rigby, Muhammad Imran, Hema Patel, Hannah Chan, Holly Sanders, Martin C J Maiden, Ian M Feavers, Jeremy P Derrick

“…From the crystal structures of two FrpB antigenic variants, we identify a bound ferric ion within the structure which induces structural changes on binding which are consistent with it being the transported substrate. …”
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