Damage and Failure Modeling of Composite Material Structures Using the Pam-Crash Code by Eduardo Martin-Santos, Lucia G. Barbu, Pablo Cruz

“…Finally, the solution is applied to simulate impact tests on large structures. Good correlations with experimental data are obtained in fast computational times, making this methodology a candidate for application in composite-related automotive simulations.…”
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Study on the Deformation Characteristics of Railway Subgrade Structures Induced by Groundwater Level Changes by Baolong Li, Lulu Jiang, Dongli Wang, Yi Yin, Yupeng Shen, Yunxi Han

“…Following this, the settlement characteristics of the subgrade structure were analysed. Subsequently, based on the Biot consolidation theory of the soil, a numerical simulation model was established to study the threshold parameters of the groundwater extraction on site. …”
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Research on the Complexity of Forms and Structures of Urban Green Spaces Based on Fractal Models by Yilu Gong, Xueming Li, Xueping Cong, He Liu

“…On the basis of GF1 satellite data in 2019 and three fractal models, the complexity of the forms and structures of a green space system in downtown Dalian, China, was studied. …”
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Learning from the diversity of national structures, processes and intentions with regard to extended education by Bettina Krepper, Alexandra Efstathiades, James Loparics, James Loparics

“…Factors influenced by EE.DiscussionThe analysis of the data shows that, despite national differences, there are common intentions, processes and structures that are productive for the development of key competences and future skills. …”
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Development of SMA integrated composite structures with stiff sections subjected to localized deformations by Achyuth Ram Annadata, Tobias Georg Lang, Thomas Gereke, Chokri Cherif

“…By carefully designing the internal fiber structure and incorporating SMA wires, the composites were fabricated to deform in specific ways when activated. …”
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EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON CORROSION MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES USING ACOUSTIC EMISSION by Ahmed Abouhussien, Assem Hassan

“…This paper aims to employ acoustic emission (AE) technique to detect and identify the level of damage resulting from reinforcing steel corrosion in reinforced concrete structures. Five reinforced concrete prism samples with a constant concrete cover (20 mm) were subjected to an accelerated corrosion test. …”
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Analyzing the impact of holistic building design on the process of lifecycle management of building structures by Ahsan Waqar, Khaled A Alrasheed, Abdul Mateen Khan, Hamad Almujibah, Omrane Benjeddou

“…The quantitative study polled 171 construction industry professionals and utilized Structural Equation Modelling to examine the data. This approach was selected for its ability to explore complex relationships between variables and constructs. …”
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AI-Driven Optimization of Multilayer Thin-Film Structures for Advanced Optical Applications by Emad Alkhazraji, Sani Mukhtar, Haitham Khaled, Jaime Viegas

“…In this study, we propose a data-driven framework that leverages a fully connected neural network (FCNN) as a surrogate model to accelerate and interpret the design of a high-reflectivity multilayer structure composed of alternating Ta2O5 and MgF2 layers. …”
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Brain Computer Interface using Genetic Algorithm with modified Genome and Phenotype Structures by Rohtash Dhiman, A Anshul

“…The binary population of GA is uniquely represented in three-dimensional structure and a new cross-over operator for GA are introduced. …”
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Navigating Teachers’ Occupational Well-Being in the Tides of Classroom Processes and School Structures by Joy C. Nwoko, Emma Anderson, Oyelola Adegboye, Aduli E. O. Malau-Aduli, Bunmi S. Malau-Aduli

“…Data were thematically analysed to identify key themes impacting teacher well-being. …”
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Nuclear α-cluster structures from valence-space microscopic cluster model by Zhen Wang, Dong Bai, Zhongzhou Ren

“…As a proof of principle, we apply the VS-MCM to study the α-cluster structures in 20Ne and 44Ti at first, with the theoretical energy levels of the Kπ=01± bands for 20Ne and 44Ti showing reasonable agreement with experimental data. …”
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Characterizing Wake Behavior of Adaptive Aerodynamic Structures Using Reduced-Order Models by Kyan Sadeghilari, Aditya Atre, John Hall

“…This study focuses on the effects of the wake for a flexible wind turbine with actively variable twist angle distribution (TAD) to improve the energy production capabilities of morphing structures. These wake effects influence wind farm performance for locally clustered turbines by extracting energy from the free stream. …”
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Structures of the human adult muscle-type nicotinic receptor in resting and desensitized states by Anna Li, Ashley C.W. Pike, Richard Webster, Susan Maxwell, Wei-Wei Liu, Gamma Chi, Jacqueline Palace, David Beeson, David B. Sauer, Yin Yao Dong

“…The combined kinetic and structural data offer a better understanding of both the AChR state transition and the pathogenic mechanisms of disease variants.…”
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Application of geodetic and mine surveying technologies in monitoring deformations of man-made structures by Yu.O. Zabolotna, Ye.A. Koroviaka, O.A. Pashchenko, V.O. Rastsvietaiev

“…The development of industry, transport, mining and urban infrastructure leads to an increased risk of deformation processes in the ground and on engineering structures of anthropogenic origin. This necessitates the development and implementation of reliable monitoring systems for early detection of dangerous shifts, subsidence, or structural instabilities. …”
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COMPUTER SIMULATION OF ANTIFERROMAGNETIC STRUCTURES DESCRIBED BY THE THREE-VERTEX ANTIFERROMAGNETIC POTTS MODEL by Yarash K. Abuev, Albert B. Babaev, Pharkhat E. Esetov

“…Objectives A computer simulation of the antiferromagnetic structures described by the three-vertex Potts model on a triangular lattice is performed, taking into account the antiferromagnetic exchange interactions between the nearest J1 and second J2 neighbours. …”
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Fabrication and Analysis of Ion-Engineered ZnO Device Structures for Optoelectronic Applications by Fareeha Younus, Ahmed Shuja, Muhammad Ali

“…This work explores the impact of light-matter interaction on ion-induced ZnO structures and their respective energy band profiles. …”
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Review Condition of Fitness Clubs in Ardabil from the Perspective of Safety and Security by Mohammad Sadeg Ojeh, Nasrin Azizian Kohan

“…Non-structural safety considerations: Ventilation and thermostats-average/Guides and signs-average/Medium light and sound systems/Parking and amenities-weak. …”
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The role of dendritic cells in tertiary lymphoid structures: implications in cancer and autoimmune diseases by Mariana Reste, Kristi Ajazi, Ayca Sayi-Yazgan, Ayca Sayi-Yazgan, Radmila Jankovic, Biljana Bufan, Sven Brandau, Espen S. Bækkevold, Florent Petitprez, Malin Lindstedt, Gosse J. Adema, Catarina R. Almeida

“…Tertiary Lymphoid Structures (TLS) are organized aggregates of immune cells such as T cells, B cells, and Dendritic Cells (DCs), as well as fibroblasts, formed postnatally in response to signals from cytokines and chemokines. …”
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Tertiary lymphoid structures-driven immune infiltration patterns and their association with survival in neuroblastoma by Xuelian Liu, Jian Deng, Bingqing Yu, Jiaxiong Tan, Xiaoliang Lu, Minmin Zhang

“…The current clinical risk stratification system does not fully explain the high heterogeneity of tumor patients. Tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS), key in tumor immunity, may serve as new biomarkers, but their impact on NB prognosis is unclear. …”
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Features of physical therapy of patients after endoprosthetic with the strengthening of capsule-ligamentous structures by S. O. Maslennikov, M. L. Holovakha, E. Yu. Doroshenko, S. M. Malakhova, L. I. Levchenko, S. H. Puzik, A. M. Hurieieva, M. O. Oliinyk

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