Polymeric foams have found their way into different industry sectors due to their excellent
thermal and mechanical properties. Polymeric foams might undergo large deformation at …

How to ensure the fire safety of rigid polyurethane (RPU) insulation materials remains a
challenge. Herein, alkali lignin (AL) and 4, 4′-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) were …

Collision of overheight vehicles into bridge superstructures often leads to structural damage,
posing an immediate risk to the safety of motorists and the functionality of bridges …

Over-height collisions into bridge superstructures often lead to structural damage, posing an
immediate risk to the safety of motorists and functionality of bridges. To ensure that the …

This paper introduces algebraic expressions for determining the amount of permanent
indentation caused to an aluminium panel when impacted by a rigid spherical object. The …

Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is proven to provide superior performance, in
terms of both strength and durability, compared to conventional concrete. While the …

The design and performance of double-layered structural insulated panels (DL-SIPs) are
investigated in this study with a focus on how they resist the windborne debris hazard. Such …

Ultra‐high performance concrete (UHPC) is an emerging class of cementitious materials
with the strength and durability characteristics that far exceed those of normal‐strength …

Increasing attention has been attached to the risk assessment and fragility analysis of
envelopes of high-rise buildings subjected to the impact of wind-borne debris in hurricanes …

Solar Decathlon is a multi-disciplinary international competition that integrates energy-
saving design strategies to design, build and operate zero-energy solar houses. This study …