Effect of Expansive Admixtures on the Shrinkage and Mechanical Properties of High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Cement Composites by Won-Chang Choi, Hyun-Do Yun

“…High-performance fiber-reinforced cement composites (HPFRCCs) are characterized by strain-hardening and multiple cracking during the inelastic deformation process, but they also develop high shrinkage strain. …”
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Modeling Analysis and Simulation Verification for Drive Tooth Stress of Rubber Track Wheel by Zihan Zhao, Xihui Mu, Fengpo Du, Jianhua Guo

“…Secondly，based on the complex function method， the mathematical model for stress and deformation is established，and the stress distribution laws under different meshing positions are analyzed. …”
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Evolutionary variational inequalities arising in quasistatic frictional contact problems for elastic materials by Dumitru Motreanu, Mircea Sofonea

“…Further, we apply the abstract results in the study of a number of mechanical problems modeling the frictional contact between a deformable body and a foundation. The material is assumed to have linear elastic behavior and the processes are quasistatic. …”
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Development of a constructive solution of wood columns and crossbars interfaces on metal overlays and screws by M. A. Dezhin, A. M. Ibragimov

“…It was proposed to increase the load-bearing capacity and reduce the deformability of joints by modifying the joints with the introduction of epoxy resin between the screw and the wood and between the overlay and the end of the wooden element to which it is attached and modifying the design of the overlays.Results. …”
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“A Man With(out) a Face”: Stigma and Power in Cecile Pineda’s Face by Fatma Eren

“…In other words, Cara’s facial deformity determines his stigmatized social position as his living routine is restructured within the dynamics of the culture of aversion and power. …”
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Achieving good comprehensive mechanical properties Mg–7Y–2Zn–1Mn alloy via regulating heat treatment prior to hot extrusion by Yulun Luo, Zhihua Dong, Bin Jiang, Zhiying Zheng, Jianxin Zhou, Yongfeng Li, Shengwen Bai, Shiyu Zhong, Jiangfeng Song, Dingfei Zhang

“…While the granular 18R-LPSO phase and the kink deformation of lamellar 14H-LPSO phase are found to promote the dynamic recrystallization process during hot extrusion, the formation of large amount of γ′ and lamellar 14H-LPSO phase tends to uniform the stress and hinder the dynamic recrystallization process. …”
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MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE OF NEGATIVE POISSON’S RATIO STRUCTURES BASED ON ROTATING CONCAVE HEXAGON (MT) by WANG Zhen, CHEN GuoPing, HUI XuLong, HE Huan

“…In order to improve the mechanical performance of the negative Poisson’s ratio structure, based on the deformation mechanism of rotating rigid body structure and concave polygon structure, conventional concave hexagon was rotated by a certain angle to obtain the negative Poisson’s ratio（NPR） structure of rotating concave hexagon. …”
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Analysis of the Modification Sensitivity of Herringbone Gear by Yong Zhao, Yajun Huang, Bin Yan, Yong Guo, Yuanyuan Zhang, Wei Cao

“…Using Romax software， genetic algorithm is used to carry out the optimal modification of tooth profile， drum shape and topology， and the modification deformation momentum is superimposed on the optimal modification. …”
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Numerical Analysis of Dynamic Characteristics of Thermowell Based on Two-Way Thermo-Fluid-Solid Coupling by Yongchao Zhang, Lilin Ding, Mei Qi, Guangxia Bei

“…The results of this study show that after installing the interference device and optimizing the installation angle the displacement deformation of the thermowell and the equivalent stress is reduced by 57.2% and 72.1%, respectively, which indicates the safety improvement of the thermowell structure and the effectiveness of the method. …”
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The contribution of narrative drawing in early literacy by Eliza Pitri, Antonia Michaelidou

“…Consequently, educational reforms emphasize the development of literacy skills in children. …”
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RESEARCH ON ROBUST VIBRATION CONTROL OF PLANE SINGLE ARM FLEXIBLE BEAM BASED ON μ SYNTHESIS by GONG ChiKun, WEI BingSheng, YUAN LiPeng

“…Firstly, by hypothetical modal method described elastic deformation, and using Lagrange equation established the dynamic model. …”
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Behavior of FRP Link Slabs in Jointless Bridge Decks by Aziz Saber, Ashok Reddy Aleti

“…The design concept of link slab was examined based on the ductility of the fiberglass-reinforced plastic grid to accommodate bridge deck deformations. The implementation of hybrid simulation assisted in combining the experimental results and the theoretical work. …”
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Experimental Research on Waste Fiber Recycled Concrete Beam-to-Column Joints under Monotonic Loading by Jinghai Zhou, Liwei Jin, Jingtong Qu, Hong Sun, Tianbei Kang, Ye Yuan, Yu Liu

“…The mechanical properties, failure forms, and deformation characteristics of 10 beam-to-column joints under monotonic loads were compared and analyzed. …”
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Investigating the fatigue performance of Nano-Silica-modified concrete with various admixtures: An experimental study by Sajjad Shokouh, Kamran Goshtasbi, Hamid Reza Nejati, Javad Karimi, Arsham Moayedi Far

“…Secondary strain rate analysis and brittleness index (BI) calculations further highlighted the balance between mechanical enhancement and deformation capacity. These results provide valuable insights into the design of NS-modified concrete for applications requiring a balance between strength and fatigue durability under extreme loading conditions.…”
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Long-Term Results of Autologous Auricular Cartilage Graft Applied in Anophthalmic Orbits Unable to Wear Prosthesis by Yi-Lin Liao, Shu-Ya Wu, Yueh-Ju Tsai

“…Neither donor site morbidity nor auricular deformity was noted during the follow-up period. Therefore, an auricular cartilage graft can be used successfully as a compatible spacer for anophthalmic patients with shallow lower fornices and prosthesis-fitting problems in long-term follow-up.…”
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Problems of obtaining state support for a film creation project by Yu. V. Vorontsova

“…The article proposes to carry out reforms in the activities of the government agencies supporting the industry and to draw their attention to the development of society and human resources by improving the field of film education.…”
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Computational numerical analysis of the support structure for a rainwater storage tank by Isaac Simbaña, Xavier Vaca, Christian Andrade, Wendy Sevillano

“…Von Mises stress measured 189.5 MPa, below the yield limit for structural steel, with structural element deformation not exceeding 0.83 mm. Design validation was accomplished through safety factor analysis, yielding a value of 1.746, closely aligning with recommended values for support structures.…”
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Proverbs in Yorùbá Contemporary Songs by Oluwafunminiyi Mabawonku

“…This study attempts to explain how proverb usage in the hands of these two song artists serves as critical trajectories as it refracts and reforms the debased social constrictions that have engulfed society. …”
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Influence of Spatially Varying Flow on the Dynamic Response of a Waterjet inside an SES by Michael R. Motley, Brant R. Savander, Yin L. Young

“…Flow nonuniformity also leads to unsteady cavitation and unsteady blade stresses and deformations.…”
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Static Characteristics of Improved Composite Box Girder with Corrugated Steel Webs by Shijin Wang, Genhui Wang, Zichen Zhang

“…In order to accurately calculate the cross-sectional stresses and deflections of the improved composite box girder with corrugated steel webs, the control differential equations and boundary conditions are established based on the energy variational principle, taking into account the effects of corrugated steel web properties, shear lag, and shear deformation. A cantilever composite box girder is used as a numerical example. …”
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