Simulations of pH and thermal effects on SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein by Ziyuan Niu, Georgios Kementzidis, Miriam Rafailovich, Marcia Simon, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Bertal H. Aktas, Yuefan Deng

“…This study elucidates the complex interplay between pH and thermal effects on S-protein structures, with implications for its behavior under diverse conditions, and identifies the RBD as a primary region of the structural deviations. …”
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An Intelligent Modeling Method for Protecting and Inheriting the Construction Techniques of Wooden Stilt Buildings by Jie Wu, Feng Chi, Yujiao Wei, Ye Zhao, Shuoyuan Huang, Hongtao Xu

“…By using the Dong drum tower as a case study, this paper presents a parametric model for stilt-style wooden structures, emphasizing the generation rules of construction techniques and the extraction and translation of parameters. …”
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Design and Optimization of Friction Winch for 25 MW Airborne Wind Energy Systems by Lizhao NIU, Kuo YIN, Chonghui LEI

“…The variable density method was used to optimize the topology of the internal support structure of the pressure bearing wheel. Parameterized modeling of the drum was conducted, followed by sensitivity analysis to screen out structural parameters with significant sensitivity to maximum stress, mean stress and geometric mass. …”
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A single mutation in dairy cow-associated H5N1 viruses increases receptor binding breadth by Marina R. Good, Monica L. Fernández-Quintero, Wei Ji, Alesandra J. Rodriguez, Julianna Han, Andrew B. Ward, Jenna J. Guthmiller

“…Using molecular dynamics and a cryo-EM structure of A/Texas/37/2024 H5, we show A/Texas/37/2024 H5 is more flexible within the receptor-binding site compared to a 2.3.4.4b H5 from 2022. …”
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The Influence of Network Position on Executives’ Preference for Imitation over Innovation: A Scenario-Based Experimental Approach by Guojian Zhang, Francis Boadu, Yu Xie

“…Through a scenario-based experimental approach involving 1024 responses from 64 senior executives, we examine how network centrality, structural equivalence, and structural autonomy shape these strategic preferences. …”
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Vibration Characteristic Analysis of a Coupling System for Compound Biaxial and Inter-Shaft Bearings by Kun Li, Hongchang Ding, Guohua Cao, Han Hou

“…Therefore, it is reasonable to match the structural parameters of the coupling system and improve the dynamic performance to avoid system resonance.…”
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Dynamic Reliability Prediction of Bridges Based on Decoupled SHM Extreme Stress Data and Improved BDLM by Xueping Fan, Yuefei Liu

“…Bridge health monitoring system has produced a huge amount of monitored data (extreme stress data, etc.) in the long-term service periods; how to reasonably predict structural dynamic reliability with these data is one key problem in structural health monitoring (SHM) field. …”
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Clausal agreement on adverbs in Andi by Kaye Steven

“…While agreement exponence on adverbs is morphologically complex, a simple structural principle (modelled here in Minimalist terms) ensures that clause-level agreement is always with the absolutive-case argument. …”
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A Review on Strengthening Steel Beams Using FRP under Fatigue by Mohamed Kamruzzaman, Mohd Zamin Jumaat, N. H. Ramli Sulong, A. B. M. Saiful Islam

“…In recent decades, the application of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for strengthening structural elements has become an efficient option to meet the increased cyclic loads or repair due to corrosion or fatigue cracking. …”
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Numerical Investigation of the Characteristics of the Dynamic Load Allowance in a Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Arch Bridge Subjected to Moving Vehicles by Qingfei Gao, Qilu Ma, Kemeng Cui, Jun Li, Chuang Xu

“…Dynamic load allowance (DLA) is a key factor for evaluating the structural condition of bridges; however, insufficient research has been performed regarding the characteristics of DLA in concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) arch bridges. …”
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Lightweight Design of Transmission Gear of an Aircraft Gun Ammunition Box based on SIMP Material Interpolation Model by Guanming Huang, Mingmin Liu, Hongliang Yang, Haiyang Zhang, Yongfeng Fan, Feng Xie, Shengli Ge

“…The analysis results show that the optimized gear structure is reduced by 15.4%， maximum deformation is reduced by 14.2%， maximum stress is increase by 20.8%， and the gear structure lightweight design is achieved under the condition of satisfying the rigid strength of the structure and keeping the feeding principle unchanged. …”
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AI-Enhanced IoT System for Assessing Bridge Deflection in Drive-By Conditions by Leonardo Iacussi, Paolo Chiariotti, Alfredo Cigada

“…The increasing traffic on roads poses a significant challenge to the structural integrity of bridges and viaducts. Indirect structural monitoring offers a cost-effective and efficient solution for monitoring multiple infrastructures. …”
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Finite Element Model Updating of Steel Arch Bridge Based on First-Order Mode Test Data by Shuai Luo, Yingming Zhang, Jibao Shen, Zhike Li

“…Dynamic response values of the updated structural model are much larger than those of the structural model before updating. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Study of Mild Steel Behaviour under Cyclic Loading with Variable Strain Ranges by Paulina Krolo, Davor Grandić, Željko Smolčić

“…This phenomenon occurs due to the imperfections of the specimen, hardening of the material, and the buckling behaviour that appears in real structures due to the high deformation experienced during earthquakes. …”
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Theoretical Modeling Techniques and Their Impact on Tumor Immunology by Anna Lena Woelke, Manuela S. Murgueitio, Robert Preissner

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Seismic Response of Rock Slopes with the Anchor Cable in Centrifuge Modeling Tests by Yong Nie, Yufei Zhao, Xiaogang Wang, Linhao Li, Hongtao Zhang

“…For the slope with a structural plane, the anchor cable at the structural plane is stressed greatly during the seismic action, and the strength of anchor cables near the expected structural plane is important.…”
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Enhancing the Performance of Concrete Coupled Shearwall Using Shape Memory Alloys by Hamidreza Nasiri, Mehdi Ghassemieh

“…ABSTRACT Utilizing self‐centering materials, such as shape memory alloys (SMA), as reinforcement in concrete structures can positively influence their performance during and after earthquakes. …”
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Global Dynamics of Shaft Lines Rotating in Surrounding Fluids Application to Thin Fluid Films by David Lornage, Georges Jacquet-Richardet

“…A modal projection associated with a grid located at the interface of the fluid and structural domains provides an efficient and adaptable coupling. …”
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Mechanical Performance and Design Method of Improved Lead Shear Damper with Long Stroke by Baoshun Wang, Weiming Yan, Haoxiang He

“…In order to verify the damping effect of ILSD-LS for the structures with long periods under long-period ground motions, the nonlinear time history analysis of a typical high-rise structure with ILSD-LS is carried out. …”
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Span Length Variance Effect on the Fatigue Life of FRP Bridge Deck by Ki-Tae Park, Young-Jun Yu, Hyunseop Shin

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