Numerical study on the influence of material heterogeneity on mode III crack propagation using a phase-field model by Alfat S., Eso R., Barata L. O. A., Rianse M. S.

“…The numerical simulations will explore complex interactions between cracks and microstructural features, providing insights into how heterogeneity influences fracture mechanics at different length scales. …”
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Cyclic Performance of Prefabricated Bridge Piers with Concrete-Filled Steel Tubes and Improved Bracing Connection Detail by Dongwook Kim, Chi-Ho Jeon, Ki-Tae Park

“…This study presents experiments focused on prefabricated bridge piers featuring multiple CFT columns. Commercial circular steel tubes were utilized to streamline fabrication efforts, with bracings employed to enhance structural performance by connecting the CFT columns. …”
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Numerical simulation and design recommendations for prestressed steel stayed columns subjected to static and dynamic effects by Aya AboElnaga, Mohamed Mortagi, Mohamed E. El Madawy, M. Naguib, A. H. A. Abdelrahman

“…A novel design configuration featuring two-level cross-arms is introduced, substantially expanding beyond the conventional single-level systems addressed in earlier studies. …”
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Metallic Metamaterials with Auxetic Properties: Re-Entrant Structures by Julian Plewa, Małgorzata Płońska, Grzegorz Junak

“…It combines theoretical insights into physical re-entrant auxetic structures with the demonstration of structures that can be subjected to cyclic loading without being damaged. The experimental section features the results of the compression tests of a symmetrical structure made up of four re-entrant cells and tensile tests of a flat mesh structure of size 4 × 4. …”
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Stress measurements in the weak layer during snow stability tests by Silke Griesser, Christine Pielmeier, Håvard Boutera Toft, Ingrid Reiweger

“…The snow compression test is a snow stability test where an isolated column of snow is progressively loaded by tapping on it to induce failure in a possible weak layer. …”
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Rolling Bearing Fault Diagnosis Method Based on SWT and Improved Vision Transformer by Saihao Ren, Xiaoping Lou

“…By compressing and reordering wavelet transform coefficients in the frequency domain, the SWT enhances time–frequency resolution, enabling the clear capture of instantaneous changes and local features in the signals. Transfer learning further leverages pre-trained ResNet50 parameters to initialize the convolutional and residual layers of the ResCAA-ViT model, facilitating efficient feature extraction. …”
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A Review on Recent Developments on Waste Human Hair Composite and Its Hybrids by Silas M. Mbeche, Paul M. Wambua, David N. Githinji

“…Composites from different HH loading, length, and chemical treatments were made using hand lay-up and hot compression molding methods. …”
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Simulation of multicentric destruction with regard for inhomogeneous distribution of rated voltage by Vitaly F. Lukyanov, Semen S. Assaulenko

“…The proposed algorithm takes into account the non-uniform weld geometry affecting the value of the stress concentration factor and the uneven distribution of the rated stress related to the joint design features. The modeling process is based on the experimentally established fact that the geometry profile of the junction between the weld and the base metal along the welded joint changes randomly. …”
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Calibration of empirical penetration models using large deformation explicit finite element simulations of rapid penetration in clay by Boules N. Morkos, Rachel White, Mehdi Omidvar, Magued Iskander

“…A modified Tresca constitutive model is implemented in ABAQUS software to capture key features of clay behavior under high strain rate (HSR) loading. …”
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Analytical Solution of Consolidation of the Composite Foundation Reinforced by Stone Columns Combined with Vertical Drains by Chuanxun LI, Cong LIU, Xiangzong LU

“…Therefore, a theoretical model that accounts for bidirectional seepage of pore water under external loading in the radial direction is proposed. This model features a permeable top and an impermeable bottom, and the analytical solution is derived from the seepage continuity conditions of the stone columns, vertical drains, and surrounding soils. …”
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Design and development of a rotating hotel as an enabler for mobile robotics integration in the lab of the future by Richard Rösch, Tobias Sauer, Christina Mavreas, Stefan Scheuermann, Andreas Traube

“…By eliminating process interruptions and enabling 24/7 operation, the rotating hotel can significantly improve throughput and flexibility, essential features for next-generation labs. This modular storage solution demonstrates how tailored automation can transform workflows, positioning the rotating hotel as a key enabling component in the adaptive, high-efficiency Lab of the Future.…”
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Analysis of a heterogeneous functionally graded material with a spherical void exposed to time-dependent ramp-type heating according to the TPL heat conduction model by Sami F. Megahid

“…The findings indicate that the dynamic behavior of functionally graded materials under complex mechanical and thermal loading situations can be more comprehensively understood. …”
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Application of Artificial Intelligence Technology for Prompt Diagnosis of Cast Iron Mechanical Properties by A. Yu. Kutsepau, A. P. Kren, A. V. Nikiforov, N. K. Tursunov

“…It has also been established that formation of additional features for training models (based on traditionally used characteristics: penetration depths, indenter movement speed and contact forces at certain points in time) has a positive effect on the accuracy of measurements, but amount of measurements should also be optimized. …”
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MODERN TECHNOLOGIES AND SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR POTATO PRODUCTION (Following materials of the Potato Europe 2014 exhibition, part 1) by A. Yu. Izmaylov, N. N. Kolchin, Ya. P. Lobachevskiy, N. G. Kynev

“…A tent complex show included various elements of technologies of modern mechanical production of potatoes and technical means for their implementation. One of the main features of this display - rather large number of the participants representing eurocontainers and technical means for their transportation, loading, a washing and disinfecting. …”
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MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF PASSENGERS’ TRANSPORTATION IN STOPPING-TRANS-RELOCATION POINTS WITH A MULTIPLE CHANGE OF PASSENGER TRAFFIC by M. A. Arslanov, Sh. M. Minatullaev, A. A. Filippov

“…The article concentrates on the mathematical modeling features of the organization of passengers’ transportations by motor transport in stop-transfer point (STP) with the multiple change of passenger traffic, which is characteristic for resort municipal formations, and also at the organization of sports, cultural and other mass actions.Materials and methods. …”
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The Effects of Resistance Training on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women – A Review of Current Evidence by Alicja Tabian

“… Introduction and objective: Osteoporosis is a major public health problem among postmenopausal women, which is featured with decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and high fracture risk. …”
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STOCHASTIC APPROACH FOR EVALUATION OF RELIABILITY AND RESIDUAL LIFE OF TRANSPORT STRUCTURES by U. N. Rabtsau

“…Such approach for operated structures looks rather ivory-towered because the actual transport loads have a large statistical dispersion, they are characterized by periodicity, dynamic character, they can criss-cross structures and change in time as in short- so in long term prospects as well.Introduction of СТБ ISO 2394-2007 “Reliability of construction structures” on the territory of Belarus has provided an opportunity to pass from deterministic approach on evaluation of reliability and technical state of operated structures that considers virtual impact of substitute design loading on a real structure to probability approach that considers impacts of actual loadings in specific period of time and which can be determined with the help of experiments. …”
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A FEM-Experimental Approach for the Development of a Conceptual Linear Actuator Based on Tendril’s Free Coiling by Luca Cortese, Selena Milanovic, Renato Vidoni

“…The model consisted of an elongated cylinder with suitable material properties, boundary, and loading conditions, in order to reproduce the kinematics of the tendril. …”
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Biodegradable silica nanoparticles for efficient linear DNA gene delivery by Andrés Ramos-Valle, Henning Kirst, Mónica L. Fanarraga

“…Silica-based nanoparticles have been widely studied as gene carriers, exhibiting key features such as biocompatibility, simplistic synthesis, and enabling easy surface modifications for targeting. …”
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Overlay multicast strategy based on utility optimization for wireless mesh networks by ZHU Cui-tao1, YANG Zong-kai1, CHENG Wen-qing1, WU Di1, YAN He 1

“…Multicast support is a critical and desirable feature of wireless mesh network（WMN）.A distributed algorithm was presented based on pricing scheme by using Lagrange dual decomposition technique.According to the algorithm to joint optimizing rate allocation of flows and power consumption of links for forwarding data flows,to maximize the net utility.The price is associated with each individual network link,which reflects the traffic load on this link.The flow in turn collects the prices of all links on its multicast path and calculates the overall network price,then adjusts the stream-ing rate.The validity and effectiveness of the approach are demonstrated in simulations.…”
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