Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) have been developed as replacement materials for steel
bars and tendons in concrete structural members for decades. These materials offer …

The load cell is an indispensable component of many engineering machinery and industrial
automation for measuring and sensing force and torque. This paper describes the design …

The primary drawback of concrete lies in its low tensile strength, prompting the development
of various solutions to enhance this aspect. A notable approach is the utilization of …

Basalt fibre reinforced polymer (BFRP) has the advantages of high tensile strength and good
durability; therefore, the anchor bolt developed with BFRP has potential application in tunnel …

The favorable mechanical properties of basalt fiber–reinforced polymer (BFRP) bars, such
as their excellent strength-to-weight ratio, resistance to corrosion, lower environmental …

This work is a vital step in enhancing the potential use of a newly developed basalt fibre
reinforced polymer (BFRP) bars for prestressing applications. An experimental investigation …

Previously, the authors presented a new theoretical energy dissipating technology termed a
Frictional Sliding on a Sprung Slope (FSSS) device. Its purpose was to provide significant …

The return-to-zero error of the resistance strain load cell is most obvious in the first zero-
return process during loading and unloading. To improve the accuracy of the load cell, it is …

Cross-tensioned concrete pavement can reduce transverse joints and cracks and improve
the durability of the pavement, and the decrease in slab thickness can be achieved without …

For mountain wind power towers, the foundation adopts rock anchor foundation, which can
fully utilize the bearing capacity of the bedrock and achieve the goal of shortening the …