Dynamic energy absorption of Cu–W interpenetrating phase composites by M. Hu, X.H. Lian, S.J. Li, Z.Q. Liu, Y.M. Wang, E.L. Tang, H. Peng, J.H. Hou, G.Y. Yang, J. Wang, R. Yang

“…The cubic W skeleton bears a higher stress than the bio-inspired skeleton. Cracking of the W skeleton and interfacial cracking between the Cu and W skeleton are more likely to occur. …”
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Mechanical and microscopic characterization of expansive soils modified by water-soluble polymers by Fan Yang, Yong Zhao, Huanyu Dong, Huarong Wang, Wangjin Niu, Zhixia Zhao, Fuyong Song, Hang Tan

“…Modified soil swelling was reduced by 54.57% and swelling forces were reduced by 15–57%. The modified soil cracks developed slowly and the width of the cracks was reduced by 61.68% after the modification. …”
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A New Evaluation Method for the Fracability of a Shale Reservoir Based on the Structural Properties by Haoyue Sui, Wei Gao, Ruilin Hu

“…The model showed that good fracability not only included higher brittleness but also required less energy to produce cracks. …”
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Study on the Strength Development of Cemented Backfill Body from Lead-Zinc Mine Tailings with Sulphide by Juanrong Zheng, Lijie Guo, Xiaoxiao Sun, Wenchen Li, Qi Jia

“…Under the same conditions, the higher the OPC content, the higher the UCS of the cemented backfill body, and the UCS of the cemented backfill body began to decrease at the longer curing days. …”
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Mechanical Properties of Deep Variable Dip Joint Rock Mass in Reservoir Area under Wet and Dry Conditions by Fei Li, Huafeng Deng, Wenwen Liu, Guoyong Duan

“…The imposed pore water pressure can significantly increase the axial deformation of rock samples, and higher pore water pressure can facilitate the deformation deterioration of samples. …”
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Evaluation of Fatigue Life of CRM-Reinforced SMA and Its Relationship to Dynamic Stiffness by Nuha Salim Mashaan, Mohamed Rehan Karim, Mahrez Abdel Aziz, Mohd Rasdan Ibrahim, Herda Yati Katman, Suhana Koting

“…Fatigue cracking is an essential problem of asphalt concrete that contributes to pavement damage. …”
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Investigation of microstructure and mechanical properties of austenitic steel bimetallic structures fabricated using wire arc direct energy deposition for remanufacturing applicati... by Rupendra Singh Tanwar, Suyog Jhavar

“…The elemental distribution confirmed through EDS and verified by the Schaeffler diagram. SS309 exhibited a higher δ ferrite content compared to SS316L, and the interfaces showed a δ-ferrite content between the two base metals, the δ-ferrite mitigate the issue of hot cracking which occurred generally in the austenitic steels. …”
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In Situ Catalytic Pyrolysis of Low-Rank Coal for the Conversion of Heavy Oils into Light Oils by Muhammad Nadeem Amin, Yi Li, Xingmei Lu

“…Lighter tars are largely useful in chemical industries but their quantity is quite little. …”
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Seismic evaluation and retrofit of reinforced concrete structures by Mangeshkumar R. Shendkar, Adithya Tantri, Asha Udaya Rao

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The Effect of Organic and Inorganic Modifiers on the Physical Properties of Granite Residual Soil by Bingxiang Yuan, Weijie Chen, Jin Zhao, Fei Yang, Qingzi Luo, Tianying Chen

“…Therefore, modifying GRS for higher strength has become a hot spot. Glass fiber reinforced soils boast fewer cracks, higher energy absorption, and residual strength. …”
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Performance of high-strength and heat-resistant cast aluminum alloy and its complex shell castings for aircraft engines by QIE Juhong, XIE Feng, FENG Chao, WANG Pinghai, YU Tengfei, YANG Chaoyang, XI Honglei, XIAO Wenlong, MA Chaoli

“…The average tensile strengths at room temperature of the separated test bar of casting and test specimen from casting itself of the new alloy are higher than 420 MPa， which are significantly higher than that of ZL101A alloy， while the tensile strengths at 250 ℃ are superior to ZL205A alloy. …”
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Risk Assessments of Water Inrush from Coal Seam Floor during Deep Mining Using a Data Fusion Approach Based on Grey System Theory by Yaru Guo, Shuning Dong, Yonghong Hao, Zaibin Liu, Tian-Chyi Jim Yeh, Wenke Wang, Yaoquan Gao, Pei Li, Ming Zhang

“…The results of risk analysis illustrated that three water inrushes from Ordovician limestone occurred in mining face 2127, 2125, and 2222 in the study area were all located in the area with a risk score higher than 65. Through grouting, the identified cracks were effectively blocked and waterproof layers beneath the coal seam floors were constructed to reduce the threat of water inrush. …”
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Analysis of Process Variables via CFD to Evaluate the Performance of a FCC Riser by H. C. Alvarez-Castro, E. M. Matos, M. Mori, W. Martignoni, R. Ocone

“…The different operation process variables and hydrodynamic effects of the industrial riser of a fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) are evaluated. Predictions from the model are shown and comparison with experimental conversion and yields products are presented; recommendations are drawn to establish the conditions to obtain higher product yields in the industrial process.…”
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Compaction of Hyaloclastite from the Active Geothermal System at Krafla Volcano, Iceland by Guðjón H. Eggertsson, Jackie E. Kendrick, Joshua Weaver, Paul A. Wallace, James E. P. Utley, John D. Bedford, Michael J. Allen, Sigurður H. Markússon, Richard H. Worden, Daniel R. Faulkner, Yan Lavallée

“…In comparison, the subsurface samples were found to be much stronger, displaying higher strengths and brittle-ductile transitions at higher effective mean stresses (i.e., 37.5 MPa for 70 m sample, >75 MPa for 556 m, and 68.5 MPa for 732 m) that correspond to their lower porosities and permeabilities. …”
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Uniaxial Compression Creep Relaxation and Grading of Coal Samples via Tests on the Progressive Failure Characteristics by Zuqiang Xiong, Changsheng Song, Chengdong Su, Xiaolei Wang, Cheng Wang, Yu Hao

“…Relaxation (creep) stress was higher, failure duration was shorter, and the duration of failure was longer. …”
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Influences of multi-pass friction stir alloying on characterization of AZ91D alloy-based dual reinforcement bio-ceramic nano-composites by Surendra Kumar Patel, Guoxin Dai, Lu Liu, Zhen Sun, Lei Shi

“…The microhardness of Composite C (162 Hv) has a higher than the composite A (125.2 Hv) and composite B (146.2 Hv). …”
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Stress Concentration in the Bulk Cr2O3: Effects of Temperature and Point Defects by Mazharul M. Islam, Thierry Couvant, Philippe Marcus, Boubakar Diawara

“…Higher susceptibility to cracking was observed in presence of defects compared to nondefective oxide, in agreement with experimental observation.…”
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Experimental Study on the Evolution of Fracture Aperture of Single-Fracture Granite during Liquid Nitrogen Cold Shock Cycling by Haiping Niu, Weidong Yu

“…Cold shock with liquid nitrogen is one method for stimulating cracks. This study investigates the evolution law of fracture aperture under cold shock with liquid nitrogen. …”
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CLINICAL TRIAL ASSESSING THE PREVALENCE OF ORAL COMPLICATION IN A DENTURE WEARERS POPULATION by Cosmin Bida, Doriana Agop-Forna, Dana Gabriela Budala, Norina Forna

“…Discussions: A significant relationship between aging and increased prevalence of craniomandibular disorders was confirmed, with elderly patients showing higher instances of degenerative changes, including osteoarthritis and decreased muscle tone. …”
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Particle Flow Analysis of Macroscopic and Mesoscopic Failure Process of Salt Rock under High Temperature and Triaxial Stress by Haoran Li, Ziheng Wang, Dekang Li, Yajun Zhang

“…During the heating process, the thermal cracks are mainly tensile cracks, and transverse cracks are gradually formed in the middle of the model. …”
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