Selection Method and Application of Dual-Mode TBM in Composite Strata: A Case Study of Shenzhen Metro Line 14 by Jizheng Huang, Xiaoyue Kang, Gaoyu Ma, Fan Chen, Shimin Wang, Renbin Luo

“…The dual-mode tunneling equipment, which has flexible adaptability in complex environment could be the potential solution to the problems of tunneling in longitudinal composite strata. However, traditional selection methods mainly focus on the influence of parameters of an individual stratum, according to empirical analysis. …”
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X-RAY MICRO-TOMOGRAPHY CHARACTERIZATION OF VOIDS CAUSED BY THREE-POINT BENDING IN SELECTED ALKALI-ACTIVATED ALUMINOSILICATE COMPOSITE by Ivana Kumpová, Iva Rozsypalová, Zbyněk Keršner, Pavla Rovnaníková, Michal Vopálenský

“…This paper deals with the pilot characterization of a special alkali-activated aluminosilicate composite composed of waste brick powder, brick rubble and a solution of potassium water glass. …”
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AI-based body composition analysis of CT data has the potential to predict disease course in patients with multiple myeloma by Franz Wegner, Malte Maria Sieren, Hanna Grasshoff, Lennart Berkel, Christoph Rowold, Marcel Philipp Röttgerding, Soleiman Khalil, Sam Mogadas, Felix Nensa, René Hosch, Gabriela Riemekasten, Anna Franziska Hamm, Nikolas von Bubnoff, Jörg Barkhausen, Roman Kloeckner, Cyrus Khandanpour, Theo Leitner

“…Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the benefit of a volumetric AI-based body composition analysis (BCA) algorithm in multiple myeloma (MM). …”
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An Experimental Study on the Hardness, Inter Laminar Shear Strength, and Water Absorption Behavior of Habeshian Banana Fiber Reinforced Composites by Kiran Shahapurkar, Gezahgn Gebremaryam, Gangadhar Kanaginahal, S. Ramesh, Nik-Nazri Nik-Ghazali, Venkatesh Chenrayan, Manzoore Elahi M Soudagar, Yasser Fouad, M.A. Kalam

“…The random orientation of the fiber structure in short fiber composites results in the largest moisture absorption; this behavior is further supported by elucidating the kinetic parameters and diffusion coefficient parameters. …”
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A Systematic Study on Digital Light Processing 3D Printing of 0-3 Ceramic Composites for Piezoelectric Metastructures by Huiru Wang, Qingbo Lai, Dingcong Zhang, Xin Li, Jiayi Hu, Hongyan Yuan

“…We investigated the effects of key process parameters on printability and accuracy by analyzing the curing behavior of PZT–polymer composites. …”
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Parametric Optimization of Squeeze Cast AC2A-Ni Coated SiCp Composite Using Taguchi Technique by A. R. Ravikumar, K. S. Amirthagadeswaran, P. Senthil

“…This paper mainly focusses on parametric optimization of squeeze cast AC2A Ni coated SiCp composite through Taguchi technique. Composite samples have been cast through squeeze casting for each experimental trial based on L16 orthogonal array. …”
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Research on the Influence of Engineered Cementitious Composite’s Water–Cement Ratio and Fiber Content on the Mechanical Performance of Foam Lightweight Soil by Qingguo Yang, Yu Zhou, Ya Li, Kelin Chen, Wujing Yin, Yunhao Li

“…This study explores the influence of the water–cement ratio and fiber content in engineered cementitious composite (ECC) on the mechanical characteristics of foamed lightweight soil (FLS) through experimental analysis. …”
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AI-Enhanced Photovoltaic Power Prediction Under Cross-Continental Dust Events and Air Composition Variability in the Mediterranean Region by Pavlos Nikolaidis

“…Using machine learning methods, particularly regression trees, the proposed approach evaluates the impact of key environmental variables on PV performance, with an emphasis on atmospheric dust transport and air composition variability. A distinguishing feature of this work is the integration of cross-continental dust events and diverse atmospheric parameters into a structured forecasting model. …”
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Structure dependent optical and conductive properties of HPMC:CoCl2 composites: A functional data analysis study by Gowtham G K, Thejas G. Urs

“…The optical bandgap obtained from UV/visible spectroscopic studies aligns with other studied physical parameters, supporting dopant-driven changes in these composites. …”
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Modeling and Numerical Prediction on Mechanical Behaviors of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bio Composites Using Fuzzy Logic Algorithm by Vinoth Viswanathan, Sathiyamurthy Subbarayan, Ananthi Narayanaswamy, Devi Panneerselvam, Prabhakaran Jayasankar

“…The present study investigates the mechanical behaviors of hybrid fiber-reinforced polyester composites in developing a new strengthened material. …”
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Printability Optimization of LDPE-Based Composites for Tool Production in Crewed Space Missions: From Numerical Simulation to Additive Manufacturing by Federica De Rosa, Susanna Laurenzi

“…Three key printing parameters, including printing speed and infill pattern, were varied across different levels to assess their impact. …”
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Predictive modeling of the mechanical behavior of 3D-printed polylactic acid/wood composite: Comparison of GEP and ANN methods by Abhijit Bhowmik, Raman Kumar, Ranganathaswamy M. K., Y. Karun Kumar, Priyaranjan Samal, Abinash Mahapatro, Abdulaziz N. Alhazaa, Valentin Romanovski, A. Johnson Santhosh

“…Addressing the challenge of determining optimal process parameters in fused deposition modeling of natural fiber composites, experiments were designed using Taguchi’s L27 orthogonal array. …”
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A Comprehensive Study of the Effect of Lubricant in the Sizing Agent on the Properties of a Basalt Fiber and Epoxy Resin Composite Material by Jiajun He, Chuan Lai, Junlan Li, Ning Yang, Bin Xie, Xiaolong Li, Yuanfang Deng, Like Zou

“…The results demonstrated that the components and proportions of the lubricant significantly affected the physical and chemical parameters of the emulsion, as well as the mechanical properties of the basalt fibers and their epoxy resin composite materials. …”
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Investigation the effect of angle of placement in multilayer composite fibers on the performance of steel shear walls under nonlinear static analysis by Ashkan Khodabandehlou, Maryam Minadi

“…For static analysis of a composite structure made of different layers, due to the fact that the properties of fiber-reinforced composites are different in different directions, a number of parameters must be considered to obtain the optimal stress and deflection of the structure. …”
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Design of steel and concrete composite beams according to NBR8800:2008 using pygad genetic algorithm and python implementation by Paula Cristina de Lima Bastos, Francisco de Assis das Neves, Walliston dos Santos Fernandes

“…A Genetic Algorithm routine was incorporated into the code in order to perform discrete parametric optimization to obtain the best profile from an extensive list of commercial profiles for a given load. Important parameters, such as bending inertia, weight, elastic modulus, radius of gyration and simple bending were used in a weighting function, consisting of a linear combination of these parameters and weights. …”
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Research into the Properties of a Composite Material for Microwave Applications Based on PTFE with Different Concentrations and Particle Sizes of Ceramic Filler by A. B. Kozyrev, A. E. Komlev, A. M. Sosunov, A. G. Altynnikov, R. A. Platonov

“…The results of an experimental study of the mechanical properties and microwave parameters of experimental samples of composite material based on PTFE are presented, namely: composite material with 10 % content of ceramic titanium dioxide powders (fraction size 10, 49 and 126 µm); composite material with 5, 10 and 15 % content of ceramic titanium dioxide powder (fraction size 49 µm for polytetrafluoroethylene and 126 µm for titanium dioxide).Conclusion. …”
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Effect of Coremat Xi 3 Middle Layer on Flexural Performance of Glass Fibre Composites under Different Test Rates by Ioana - Gabriela CHIRACU, Lorena DELEANU, George Ghiocel OJOC, Alexandru Viorel VASILIU, George Catalin CRISTEA, George PELIN

“…Performance was evaluated using parameters such as maximum force, flexural stress, displacement, time to maximum force, deformation at maximum force, and Young’s modulus. …”
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Effects of diamond nanoparticle surface composition and the sp3/sp2 carbon ratio on tumor proangiogenic potential in vitro by Katarzyna Zawadzka, Barbara Wójcik, Sławomir Jaworski, Agnieszka Ostrowska, Artur Małolepszy, Marta Mazurkiewicz-Pawlicka, Marcin Pisarek, Wiktoria Frączek, Mateusz Wierzbicki

“…Diamond nanoparticles (NDs) are considered a promising anti-tumor agent with anti-angiogenic properties; however, their activity is strictly connected with their physicochemical parameters and surface chemical composition. One of the main factors characterizing detonation NDs is the sp2 surface carbon content, which can determine the character of nanoparticle–cell interaction. …”
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Solid-state fermentation of hemp waste: enhancing the performance of Hermetia illucens larvae and altering the composition of hemp secondary metabolites by Wael Yakti, Nadja Förster, Marcus Müller, Sebastian Beck, Simon Schulz, Inga Mewis, Christian Ulrichs

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Modelling the Isotope composition of groundwater using hydrochemical properties in eastern Saudi Arabia: Implementation of innovative data intelligence techniques by Mohammed Benaafi, Waleed M. Hamanah, Ebrahim Al-Wajih

“…The significant relationship between hydrochemical parameters and isotopic composition indicate that the variation in groundwater chemistry is mostly associated with mixing processes, primarily driven by seawater intrusion in the coastal region. …”
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