Effect of Expanded Polystyrene Particle Size on Engineering Properties of Clayey Soil by Chuanyang Liang, Yuedong Wu, Jian Liu, Huiguo Wu, Dashuo Chen, Hui Liu, Yuanzhuo Song

“…Results show that the MDD, ductility, hydraulic conductivity, and compression index of EPS-clay blends do not increase with the increase in the EPS particle size in the range of 0.3–3 mm, while the OWC and UCS do not decrease. …”
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NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF POWER EQUIPMENT WITH THE AID OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS by A. O. Ischenko, V. M. Kravchenko, O. V. Dashko, D. V. Kakareka

“…The technology of the recovery pneumatic cylinder, hydraulic cylinder rod, as well as the unique technology of restoration of working surfaces of the impeller vanes of transfer pump, that had been destroyed by corrosion in conjunction with the cavitation processes and were considered as not restorable is described. …”
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Experimental Investigation into the Effects of Fracturing Fluid-Shale Interaction on Pore Structure and Wettability by Yan Zhang, Zhiping Li, Fengpeng Lai, Hao Wu, Gangtao Mao, Caspar Daniel Adenutsi

“…One of the main techniques for the exploitation of shale oil and gas is hydraulic fracturing, and the fracturing fluid (slick water) may interact with minerals during the fracturing process, which has a significant effect on the shale pore structure. …”
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Study on Compaction and Machinability of Silicon Nitride (Si3N4) Reinforced Copper Alloy Composite through P/M Route by T. Sathish, V. Mohanavel, Alagar Karthick, M. Arunkumar, M. Ravichandran, S. Rajkumar

“…The ball mill process is used for this work to obtain an enhanced homogeneous mixture of both base material as well as reinforced particles. Using a hydraulic press, the blended powders are compacted with applying 3 kN and 10 min period for obtained good strength of green compact specimens. …”
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Effect of Axial Vibration on Sliding Frictional Force between Shale and 45 Steel by Wu Hao, Chen Ping, Liu Yang, Ma Tianshou

“…This method provides a new solution for evaluating the friction-reducing effect of hydraulic oscillator and optimizing its placement.…”
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Numerical prediction of strength and temperature changes within cemented paste backfill considering barricade stability by Di Wu, Liang Liu, Erol Yilmaz, Shilong Zheng

“…Fill structures’ process is guided via coupled thermal/hydraulic/mechanical/chemical developments, which can directly affect the stability of barricade. …”
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On Adaptive Fractional Dynamic Sliding Mode Control of Suspension System by Ali Karami-Mollaee, Oscar Barambones

“…The active suspension controller is generally driven by an external force like a hydraulic or pneumatic actuator. The external force of the actuator is determined using fractional dynamic sliding mode control (FDSMC) to counteract road disturbances and eliminate the chattering caused by sliding mode control (SMC). …”
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A Triple-Masked, Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Ultrasound-Guided Brachial Plexus and Distal Peripheral Nerve Block Anesthesia for Outpatient Hand Surgery by Nicholas C. K. Lam, Matthew Charles, Deana Mercer, Codruta Soneru, Jennifer Dillow, Francisco Jaime, Timothy R. Petersen, Edward R. Mariano

“…The primary outcome (change in baseline grip strength measured by a hydraulic dynamometer) was tested before the block and prior to discharge. …”
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Coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical Modeling of Permeability Evolution in a CO2-Circulated Geothermal Reservoir by Jing Tao, Yu Wu, Derek Elsworth, Pan Li, Yang Hao

“…The permeability and porosity evolution accommodate changes driven by thermo-hydro-mechanical compaction/dilation and mineral precipitation/dissolution. Mechanical and hydraulic effects are demonstrated to exert a small and short-term influence on permeability change, while the thermal effects are manifest in the intermediate and short-term influence. …”
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High-resolution investigations of fault architecture in space and time by Leonardo Del Sole, Giulio Viola, Luca Aldega, Vincenzo Moretto, Manuel Curzi, Ruikai Xie, Luigi Cantelli, Gianluca Vignaroli

“…We demonstrate that high-resolution studies of fault architectures are required to elucidate modes of fault growth and evolution, decipher long-lived, polyphase tectonic and thermal histories, and understand the influence of heterogenous fault architecture on hydraulic compartmentalization and earthquake rupture dynamics.…”
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Deep characteristic learning model for real-time flow monitoring based on H-ADCP by Yu Li, Xin Zhao, Yibo Wang, Ling Zeng

“…Study focus: Real-time flow monitoring based on horizontal-acoustic Doppler current profiler (H-ADCP), which remains insufficient to deal with low monitoring accuracy, complex flow characteristics, and large data volumes caused by the construction and operation of hydraulic engineering, backwater, tides, siltation changes, and high-frequency monitoring. …”
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The experimental and numerical studies on the effects of the operating conditions on the performance of breastshot waterwheel by Agato Agato, Deendarlianto Deendarlianto, Indarto Indarto, Alfeus Sunarso

“…In the numerical simulation, the hydraulic channel was considered to be laterally symmetric, therefore only half of the section was taken into account. …”
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Advanced Soft Computing Techniques for Monthly Streamflow Prediction in Seasonal Rivers by Mohammed Achite, Okan Mert Katipoğlu, Veysi Kartal, Metin Sarıgöl, Muhammad Jehanzaib, Enes Gül

“…Streamflow estimation is essential for the effective management and utilization of water resources, as well as for the design of hydraulic infrastructure. Furthermore, research on streamflow estimation has gained heightened importance because water is essential not only for the survival of all living organisms but also for determining the quality of life on Earth. …”
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Role of Terracing and Reforestation Efforts on Improving Soil Properties in Degraded Steep Lands by Mehmet Özalp, Ferit Dehşet, Bülent Turgut, Saim Yıldırımer, Eren İnanlı

“…Serious land degradation have been occurring during the building of new roads associated with the construction of Deriner Dam, one of 15 large dams planned by the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Affairs and implemented within the Coruh Dam Projects. …”
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Physical and Combustion Characteristics of Briquettes Made from Water Hyacinth and Phytoplankton Scum as Binder by R. M. Davies, O. A. Davies

“…The water hyacinth grinds and binder (phytoplankton scum) at 10% (B1), 20% (B2), 30% (B3), 40% (B4), and 50% (B5) by weight of each feedstock were fed into a steel cylindrical die of dimension 14.3 cm height and 4.7 cm diameter and compressed by hydraulic press at pressure 20 MPa with dwell time of 45 seconds. …”
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Modeling and Analysis of Actuators in Multi-Pump Waterjet Propulsion Systems by Shuli Jia, Yinuo Guo, Yuxue Liu, Dali Wei, Chong Qu, Liyong Ma

“…Based on an in-depth analysis of their working principles and operational parameters, transfer function models are established to simulate actuator performance under various conditions, including wear, hydraulic oil leakage, and external disturbances. Key influencing factors for each condition are identified, and corresponding parameter-setting models are constructed. …”
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Comparison of Fluid Pressure Wave between Biot Theory and Storativity Equation by Guangquan Li, Kui Liu, Xiang Li

“…Apparent permeability measured by fluid pressure wave (such as Oscillatory Hydraulic Tomography) may be 14 percent higher than real permeability measured by steady flow experiments. …”
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Model of Overlying Strata Structure in Large Mining Height Excavating Condition and Calculation of Support Working Resistance by Fengfeng Wu, Xin Yue, Jingxuan Yang, Beiju Du, Jian Zhang, Bo Lv

“…The mine pressure monitoring shows that the ZZ13000/28/60 type support and shield hydraulic support can meet the requirements of roof control; the research results ensure the safe mining of the large mining height face.…”
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The effect of rotating magnetic turbulators on the convective heat transfer and pressure drop through a circular tube: Experimental investigation by Seyyed Morteza Mansouri, Mohamad Ali Bijarchi, L Siamak K Kazemzadeh Hannani

“…The rotation of the magnetic spheres on the inner surface of the tube and simultaneously around themselves disrupts the hydraulic and thermal boundary layers. Hence, the flow regime shifts from laminar to turbulent, leading to an increase in both convective heat transfer and pressure drop inside the tube, which are respectively, favorable and undesirable impacts. …”
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Surface-Applied Biosolids Enhance Soil Organic Carbon and Nitrogen Stocks but Have Contrasting Effects on Soil Physical Quality by Virginia L. Jin, Kenneth N. Potter, Mari-Vaughn V. Johnson, R. Daren Harmel, Jeffrey G. Arnold

“…This study evaluates the effects of surface-broadcast biosolids application rate and duration on soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks, soil aggregate stability, and selected soil hydraulic properties in a municipally operated, no-till forage production system. …”
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