Mechanical Behavior and Optimization of Functionally Graded Hollow Cylinder with an Elliptic Hole by Javad Jafari Fesharaki, Mehran Roghani

“…This paper presents a numerical solution and optimization for a functionally graded material cylinder with an elliptic hole subjected to mechanical pressure. …”
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Optimization of a Broadband Lithium Niobate-Barium Titanate Hybrid Modulator With Low Half-Wave-Voltage-Length Product by Ahmed Shariful Alam, J. Stewart Aitchison

“…Lumerical Mode and Device simulations have been used to optimize a Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) based EO modulator that shows a half-wave-voltage-length product as low as <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\sim$</tex-math></inline-formula>1.36 V.cm maintaining the optical loss due to metal absorption of <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\sim$</tex-math></inline-formula>1 dB/cm. …”
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Leveraging machine learning to evaluate the effect of raw materials on the compressive strength of ultra-high-performance concrete by Mohamed Abdellatief, G. Murali, Saurav Dixit

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High‐Efficiency PbS Quantum Dots Infrared Solar Cells via Numerical Simulation and Experimental Optimization by Taiming Ji, Zhixu Wu, Pengfei Xiang, Yu Lu, Sisi Liu, Rongxin Tang, Yuhao Wang, Yong Xia

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Mechanical properties and Freeze-Thaw durability of concrete modified with microencapsulated phase change materials by Zhitao Zheng, Wenbing Shen, Sheng Li, Chuang Li, Pengjia Yin, Mingjun Guan, Jizhang Ha

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Hydrogen Energy Storage via Carbon-Based Materials: From Traditional Sorbents to Emerging Architecture Engineering and AI-Driven Optimization by Han Fu, Amin Mojiri, Junli Wang, Zhe Zhao

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Outdoor thermal comfort benchmarks and optimization design for children in open parks of hot summer and cold winter region by Hu Luyao, Lu Ling, Li Xinkai, Dai Junfeng

“…Based on the research data, this study proposes thermal comfort benchmarks for children, covering key factors such as temperature, humidity, and wind speed, and suggests three optimization strategies: (1) adjusting plant configurations and the layout of artificial facilities according to the specific climate characteristics of Guilin, particularly enhancing shading effects in the summer; (2) using low-temperature absorbing materials to reduce the negative impact of solar radiation on children’s thermal comfort; (3) improving the structural design of activity spaces to enhance ventilation, ensuring children’s thermal comfort across different seasons. …”
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Optimizing the Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Performance of Low-Alloyed Mg-Zn-Ca Alloy by Regulating Zn/Ca Atomic Ratios by Yuan Jin, Shaoyuan Lyu, Qianqian Yu, Minfang Chen

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Optimization of CNC End Milling Process Parameters of Low-Carbon Mold Steel Using Response Surface Methodology and Grey Relational Analysis by R. Suresh Kumar, S. Senthil Kumar, K. Murugan, B. Guruprasad, Sreekanth Manavalla, S. Madhu, M. Hariprabhu, S. Balamuralitharan, S. Venkatesa Prabhu

“…The optimized multiobjective solution for surface roughness (Ra), material removal rate (MRR), and power consumed (Pc) and tool life is determined and validated through the confirmatory run. …”
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Energy-Dissipation Performance of Combined Low Yield Point Steel Plate Damper Based on Topology Optimization and Its Application in Structural Control by Haoxiang He, Xiaobing Wang, Xiaofu Zhang

“…These two types of optimization models made in different materials rations are studied by numerical simulation, and the adjustability of yield stress of these combined dampers is verified. …”
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Enhancing the Diagnosis of Sarcopenia Through Low-Dose Chest CT and Artificial Intelligence-Based Segmentation: Optimizing Resource Utilization in Healthcare by Hyeon Tak Lee, Jung Keun Hyun, Sang Yoon Kim

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Measuring and optimizing pathways for regional economic and low-carbon coordination effects: A case study of the Yangtze River Economic Belt by Lu Chen, Jingyi Zhao, Junbo Wang, Qiang Ren, Wei Liu, Qunyi Liu

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Influence of Waste Glass Powder as a Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM) on the Mechanical Properties, Expansion, Environmental Impact, and Microstructure of Cementitious Mor... by Mahdi Bameri, Mohammad Mohammadhasani, Alireza Khaloo, Ashraf Ashour, Morteza NikKhah

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Fin geometry optimization for enhanced PCM solidification in solar cooking thermal storage system: Numerical simulation and experimental validation by Abraha Kahsay Kiros, Balewgize Amare Zeru, Debela Geneti Desisa, Desta Goytom Tewolde

“…This study investigates the enhancement of heat transfer in phase change materials (PCMs) for solar cooking applications by optimizing fin dimensions to address the low thermal conductivity of PCM during the discharging process. …”
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Low-Carbon Slag Concrete Design Optimization Method Considering the Coupled Effects of Formwork Stripping, Strength Progress, and Carbonation Durability by Li-Na Zhang, Seung-Jun Kwon, Xiao-Yong Wang

“…In summary, this study introduces a new approach to the material design of low-carbon slag concrete. In particular, prolonging the curing period plays a crucial role in optimizing low-carbon slag concrete mixtures.…”
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Performance enhancement of recycled HDPE reinforced with granite micro particles for sustainable low-impact body armor systems by Kibrom Yohannes Welegergs, Shishay Amare Gebremeskel, Abrha Gebregergs Tesfay, Alula Gebresas Gerezgiher

“…By utilizing recycled HDPE and waste granite particles, this study provides an eco-friendly, cost-effective approach to creating high-performance materials for low-impact body armor systems and other protective applications, contributing to waste reduction and sustainable development. …”
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Experimental investigation of photovoltaic passive cooling methods using low-cost metallic, ceramic, and cellulose porous media by Mojtaba Akbari, Reza Mohammadi, Kamran Zamanpour, Mohammad Amin Vaziri Rad, Leila Fereidooni, Alibakhsh Kasaeian

“…This study aims to identify the optimal passive cooling configuration for PVs in warm climates through the experimental and economic analysis of four low-cost porous media. …”
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Optimization of filter media parameters and backwashing scheme for carbon-sand filter in treating micro-polluted water by Min Zhu, Ke Zhao, Rui-peng Kang, Yong Zhang, Wei Lu, Liang Feng

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Enhancement of joint quality for laser welded dissimilar material cell-to-busbar joints using meta model-based multi-objective optimization by Andreas Andersson Lassila, Tobias Andersson, Rohollah Ghasemi, Dan Lönn

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Optimization of Submerged Arc Welding through Voltage Variation to Achieve Superior Mechanical Properties Using P355N Base Material by B. Dorel Cioroagă, Vasile George Cioată, Ana Socalici, Emanoil Linul, Iosif Hulka, Iasmina-Mădălina Anghel

“…This study focuses on the optimization of the submerged arc welding (SAW) process through the variation of welding voltage to achieve improved mechanical properties of butt-welded joints made from P355N fine-grained low-alloy carbon steel as a material commonly used in the production of pressure vessels. …”
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