This paper presents the results of an extensive experimental campaign aimed to examine the effect upon the vibration response and on the residual load-bearing capacity caused by both: isolated artificially induced interlaminar ...

This contribution deals with a comparative investigation of two 3D material models for concrete. The models under consideration are a modified version of the Extended Leon model and the damage-plasticity model proposed by ...

Remote cell towers need on-site power generation or stand-alone power systems for operation and, traditionally, diesel electric generators have been used as backup power systems in combination with renewable energies. ...

To estimate the economic feasibility of floating and bottom-fixed substructures at various offshore sites, a generally applicable calculation tool has been developed. With this “LCOE calculation tool” it is possible to ...

Nowadays, most of the electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries due to their high energy density, higher power density and degree of development relative to other battery technologies. As Li-ion ...

We present a new mathematical model for the assembly line balancing problem with the objective of maximizing the line comfort to operators. Besides minimizing discrepancies between the ergonomic risks of workstations, ...

Ambient air is a very complex mixture of compounds, and has a very variable composition and concentration of pollutants. Hence, a good choice of sorbent or a good combination of different sorbents may allow the determination ...

Time of Arrival (TOA) based techniques are expected to overcome performance limitations of existing WLAN positioning approaches. The upcoming IEEE 802.11v standard is expected to play a key role because it will include new ...

Chemical derivatization and amorphization are two possible strategies to improve the solubility and bioavailability of drugs, which is a key issue for the pharmaceutical industry. In this contribution, we explore whether ...