This study evaluates the leak-tightness of the nuclear containment structure subjected to
internal pressure from a probabilistic perspective. A global FE model of the containment and …

The coal-backfilling (CB) composite structure jointly bears the excessive stress. The
interface between the coal pillar and backfilling is the weakest area. The instability of the …

This paper adopts a refined method to calculate the prestress loss of containment and
evaluates the impact of time-varying effects on the mechanical properties and safety of …

The current study examines the free vibration behavior of curved beams in detail. Basic,
lightweight curved beams are used in many different engineering projects. Therefore, it is …

Pore defect elimination is the most effective way to prolong the service life of Fe-based
amorphous coating. In this study, the passive sealant (PSG) was successfully prepared by …

Purpose Artificial neural networks are recently developed information processing-based
methods that emerged as unique tools to analyse the behaviour of structures. The present …

Abstract The Local Joint Flexibility (LJF) of steel K-joints reinforced with external plates
under axial loads is investigated in this paper. For this aim, firstly, a finite element (FE) model …

Designing underwater vehicles considering uncertainties in mechanical properties of
composites is computationally expensive. In this paper, inexpensive-to-evaluate sparse …

A modified reliability-based design optimization (RBDO) technique was developed and
applied to optimal designs of composite patches of a perforated base plate. The modified …

In long-term operation, the gradual degradation process of automotive friction pads
significantly affects the expected performance of mechanical equipment. In addition, the …