Many-Objective Truss Structural Optimization Considering Dynamic and Stability Behaviors by João Marcos P. Vieira, José Pedro G. Carvalho, Dênis E. C. Vargas, Érica C. R. Carvalho, Patrícia H. Hallak, Afonso C. C. Lemonge

“…This paper aims to propose seven innovative many-objective structural optimization problems (MOSOPs) applied to 25-, 56-, 72-, 120-, and 582-bar trusses, not yet presented in the literature, in which the main objectives, in addition to the structure’s weight, refer to the structures’ vibrational and stability aspects. …”
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Characteristics of the macroinvertebrate community structure and their habitat suitability conditions in the Chishui River by Xinyu Li, Long Yan, Xu Zhi, Peng Hu, Chongju Shang, Baolong Zhao

“…The optimal conditions for macroinvertebrate communities in the Chishui River were determined to be a DO concentration of 9.8 mg/L and an NH3-N concentration of 0.12 mg/L.DiscussionOverall, the macroinvertebrate community structure in the Chishui River is significantly influenced by factors such as water quality, flow velocity, and substrate particle size, and it demonstrates strong adaptability to seasonal variations.…”
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ANALYSIS OF STRESS AND ELASTIC MODULUS IN TRUSS STRUCTURES DESIGNED USING PYTHON-BASED SCRIPT by Eko Pujiyulianto, Muhamad Fatikul Arif, Abdul Muhyi, Fajar Paundra, Ariq Athallah, Daniel Christover Munte

“…This study aims to evaluate TPMS lattice structure designs using Python scripts, which will later be used for lattice shell helmet designs. …”
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Evaluating YOLO Models for Efficient Crack Detection in Concrete Structures Using Transfer Learning by Muhammad Sohaib, Muzamal Arif, Jong-Myon Kim

“…This work introduces a comprehensive analysis of various YOLO models for detecting cracks in concrete structures, aiming to assist in the selection of an optimal model for future detection and segmentation tasks. …”
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Size Effect on the Damaged Areas of Glass/Epoxy Structures under Low Velocity Impact by M. Shokrieh, F. Taheri-Behrooz, H. Haftchenari, M. Mozafari

“…These graphs may be utilized to find impact energy in real structures with a specific stacking sequence and layout, if the size of damaged area is known.…”
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Mechanical and chemical element structures of sea urchin spines: specialization in ambulacral and interambulacral areas by Pathitta Suteecharuwat, Mayuka Arakawa, Yutaka Yoshida

“…However, no previous study has examined the structural distinctions between the spines in the ambulacral and interambulacral areas. …”
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Decoding Facial Dissymmetry: A Comparative Morphological Study on Human Skulls and Facial Structures by Marc Divaris, MD

“…This study provides a detailed examination of facial asymmetry and its relationship with skeletal structure and soft tissues, aiming to better understand the morphological variations of the face. …”
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RESEARCH ON FREE VIBRATION CHARACTERISTICS OF THIN PLATE STRUCTURES BASED ON IMPROVED FOURIER SERIES by WU Baoning, LIU Fang, DONG Rong, NIE Shaoqing, LIU Yafei

“…Firstly, the variational equation of the sheet vibration model was established by using the Hamilton energy variational principle, and the energy expressions in the equation were calculated and the displacement tolerance function was brought in. …”
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Structures and determinants of soil microbiomes along a steep elevation gradient in Southwest China by Ting Li, Ting Li, Ting Li, Ziyan Gao, Ping Zhou, Ping Zhou, Mingmin Huang, Gangzheng Wang, Jianping Xu, Wangqiu Deng, Mu Wang, Mu Wang

“…Environmental factors including vegetation type (VEG), altitude (ALT), soil pH, total phosphorus (TP), nitrate nitrogen (NO3−-N), and polyphenol oxidase (ppo) all exhibited significant influence on the bacterial community structure, whereas VEG, ALT, and the carbon to nitrogen ratio (C/N) were significantly associated with the fungal community structure. …”
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Physically and Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis of Structures Using One- and Two-Dimensional Finite Elements by K. Dems, M. Kleiber

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Diverse Soliton Structures of the (2+1)-Dimensional Nonlinear Electrical Transmission Line Equation by Peng-Fei Li, Kang-Jia Wang

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Advanced Investigation into Active Control Force Requirements for Seismic Damage Mitigation of Inelastic Structures by Ruben Iacob Munteanu, Vasile Calofir, Karol-Cristian Lemnaru, Cătălin Ponta

“…This study investigates the effectiveness of active structural control in mitigating seismic damage of inelastic structures. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Concurrent Tunnel Excavations on Rock Mass Deformation Around Existing Structures by Maoyi Liu, Qiang Ou, Xuanxuan Ren, Xuanming Ding

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Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Impact Resistance of Polyurethane Foam Aluminum-Concrete Sandwich Structures by Yong Zhang, Fenfang Yin, Junwei Ma

“…The investigation encompasses variations in the thickness of the polyurethane foam-aluminum absorption layer, the impact height, and different structural combinations, coupled with numerical simulations. …”
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IPaintS - Intelligent coatings for concrete structures: Immobilization of pH indicators on coating membranes by Cristino Ana F., Lopreto Julia, Silva Helena, Santos Silva António, Rodrigues Maria Paula, Cabral-Fonseca Susana, Ferreira Olga, Teles Nunes Joaquim, Soeira Bruno, Galhano dos Santos Rui

“…In Portugal and over the world, a significant number of concrete structures face challenges due to expansive chemical reactions, such as the alkali-silica reaction (ASR). …”
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Research progress in the relationship between packaging structures and service performance of MEMS inertial sensors by Zhaoyang Liu, Xu Yang, Yongjun Jia, Yanshun Zhang, Yang Pang, Xiaojuan Huang

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Vibration-Based Damage Prediction in Composite Concrete–Steel Structures Using Finite Elements by Mario D. Cedeño-Rodríguez, Sergio J. Yanez, Erick I. Saavedra-Flores, Carlos Felipe Guzmán, Juan Carlos Pina

“…The approach effectively captured stiffness degradation in the model, leading to observable changes in modal responses, including a reduction in natural frequencies and variations in modal shapes. This enabled the accurate prediction of damage instances during construction, service, or accidental load scenarios, thereby enhancing the structural and operational safety of composite system designs. …”
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Two-Dimensional Numerical Analysis on the Double Shear Specimens of Timber-Concrete Composite Structures by Lim Jun En, Mohd Amirul Bin Mohd Snin, Siti Nur Fatimah Ghazali, Mohamad Ikmal Zainal, R. Suryavarman

“… This study investigates the behaviour of screw connections in timber-concrete composite (TCC) structures using two-dimensional finite element modelling with LUSAS software. …”
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An innovative methodology for segmenting vessel like structures using artificial intelligence and image processing by Reynaldo Villarreal, Sindy Chamorro-Solano, Steffen Cantillo, Roberto Pestana-Nobles, Sair Arquez, Yolanda Vega-Sampayo, Leonardo Pacheco-Londoño, Jheifer Paez, Nataly Galan-Freyle, Cristian Ayala, Paola Amar

“…The combination of these modules aimed to identify capillary structures at pixel level. The method was applied on different datasets containing images of eye fundus, citrus leaves, printed circuit boards to test how well it could segment the capillary structures. …”
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The measurement of microplastics in surface water and their impact on histopathological structures in wading birds of district Lahore by Shaza Mehboob, Khalid Mahmood Anjum, Hamda Azmat, Muhammad Imran

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