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Jianshe Xu, Yazhi Zhu, Jin Wu, Jin Lu, Qian Zhang and Wei Wang
Although there are currently many types of lattice shell joints with different characteristics, assessing the flexural capacity of lattice shell joints is always a great challenge. In this paper, a fan-shaped assembled joint and a welded joint for compar...
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Roberta Prado Mendes, Leonardo Carvalho Mesquita, Maurício Pina Ferreira, Leandro Mouta Trautwein, Markssuel Teixeira Marvila and Marília Gonçalves Marques
In reinforced concrete flat slab buildings, the transference of unbalanced moments in the slab?column connections usually results from the asymmetry of spans, vertical loads, and horizontal forces from the wind. The punching strength of the slab?column c...
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George Tzoumakis, Konstantinos Fotopoulos and George Lampeas
Future liquid hydrogen-powered aircraft requires the design and optimization of a large number of systems and subsystems, with cryogenic tanks being one of the largest and most critical. Considering previous space applications, these tanks are usually st...
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L. P. Cahalan, M. B. Williams, L. N. Brewer, M. M. McDonnell, M. R. Kelly, A. D. Lalonde, P. G. Allison and J. B. Jordon
Large-scale metal additive manufacturing (AM) provides a unique solution to rapidly develop prototype components with net-shape or near-net shape geometries. Specifically, additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) is a solid-state method for large-scale m...
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Dilanka Chandrasiri, Perampalam Gatheeshgar, Hadi Monsef Ahmadi and Lenganji Simwanda
In the construction domain, there is a growing emphasis on sustainability, resource efficiency, and energy optimisation. Light-gauge steel panels (LGSPs) stand out for their inherent advantages including lightweight construction and energy efficiency. Ho...
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Zhen Xie and Yongshan Zhang
Metal roof systems are widely used in various landmark buildings. Understanding the natural vibration characteristics and primary influence of the roof system is useful for improving the roof system?s service life and maintaining the project?s safety. In...
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Spyridon Antoniou, Stavros Kapsalis, Pericles Panagiotou and Kyros Yakinthos
The current study investigated the effect of leading-edge slats on the longitudinal stability at high angles of attack of a Blended-Wing-Body (BWB) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). Using a Design of Experiments (DOE) approach and, specifically, the Taguchi me...
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Stavros Kapsalis, Chris Bliamis, Pavlos Kaparos, Pericles Panagiotou and Kyros Yakinthos
The current work investigates the effect of canard geometric characteristics on the performance of a lightweight flying wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), capable of both conventional and Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) flight. The canards are size...
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Sipho G. Thango, Georgios E. Stavroulakis and Georgios A. Drosopoulos
A numerical investigation of masonry walls subjected to blast loads is presented in this article. A non-linear finite element model is proposed to describe the structural response of the walls. A unilateral contact?friction law is used in the interfaces ...
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Nicola Petacco, Valerio Ruggiero and Paola Gualeni
The IMO?s second-generation intact stability criteria (SGISc) have been applied to a set of seven megayacht units ranging from 40 m to 80 m. The application aims to evaluate their stability performance in a seaway. The assessment is based on two vulnerab...
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