Applied Mechanics - Science topic

Mechanochromic mechanophores are molecular structures that alter their absorption and fluorescence properties in response to applied mechanical force. Supramolecular mechanophores, which operate without requiring covalent bond cleavage, respond to smaller forces with instantaneous and reversible fluorescence changes. Rotaxane‐based supramolecular m...

Environmental pollution generated by industrial wastes are deteriorating land, water, and marine life, which raises major concerns about climate change. Since environmentally friendly piezoelectric materials can generate clean energy by applying mechanical forces, they are seen as viable agents for industrial applications. In recent research work,...

This paper presents a theoretical model for a two-dimensional hard-magnetic soft material (HMSM) beam under combined mechanical loads and magnetic fields, based on Euler–Bernoulli beam theory. The model is validated by comparison with existing literature. Numerical simulations show that the deformation of HMSM beams is highly sensitive to the magni...

In the practice of designing thin-walled spatial structures (shells of minimal surfaces) in the form of complex surfaces, the task of determining the coordinates of the discrete majority of points on the surface of the coating often arises. Minimal surfaces consisting of points defined by three coordinates are most naturally modulated in modern com...

This study investigates the mechanisms driving current generation, power output, and charge storage in carbon nanotube springs under mechanical strain, addressing the gap between experimental observations and theoretical modeling, particularly in asymmetric electrical responses. Leveraging the Dirac equation in curved spacetime, we analyze how curv...

This article presents a systematic study of the stretching characteristics of polymer fiber Bragg gratings. Experimental data demonstrate that applying mechanical stretching to polymer fiber Bragg gratings enables a wide tuning range of the Bragg wavelength (over 50 nm) with high reproducibility, reversibility, and repeatability. It was also establ...

This article introduces the fabrication of optical piezoelectric sensors using cerium oxide (CeO)‐decorated graphene nanolayers incorporated into polyvinylidene fluoride hexafluoropropylene (PVDF‐HFP) fibers. Electrospinning method is employed to create the composite nanofibers, resulting in a highly aligned and consistent fibrous structure. Graphe...

This article deals with analytical and numerical methods, particularly focusing on their application in solving displacement problem using mathematical models. This is a study on the evaluation of material damping ratios obtained from experimental data and laboratory tests, an essential criterion to reproduce reality in virtual simulations done for...

Problems involving uncertainty conditions frequently appear in many scientific disciplines. On the other hand, the method of quantifier elimination being based on efficient computational algorithms mainly (i) Collins' CAD (cylindrical algebraic decomposition) and (ii) Weispfenning's VTS (virtual term substitution) has been applied to a very large n...

The objective of this study is to assess the most commonly applied mechanical techniques with a concentration on their effects on the physical properties of cellulose micro and nanofibers from sugarcane bagasse by consuming acid and alkaline hydrolysis to remove non-cellulosic components. In this research, a sample produced at 150 °C for 1 h with a...

Von Neumann bottleneck necessitates the creation of dedicated processors for neuromorphic artificial intelligence tasks such as in-memory computing, where memristors are formulated as synapses. Perovskites are great candidates for memristors owing to their mixed ionic–electronic conduction and their compatibility with cost-effective processing tech...

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Background Scar formation is a common end-point of the wound healing process, but its mechanisms, particularly in relation to abnormal scars such as hypertrophic scars and keloids, remain not fully understood. This study unveils a novel mechanistic insight into scar formation by examining the differential expression of Homeobox (HOX) genes in respo...

O investimento direcionado aos veículos usados na mineração para o transporte minério e estéril, corresponde a uma parte significativa de um projeto minerário. Além dos gastos iniciais na aquisição desses ativos, que podem ser substanciais, os custos contínuos incluem também a manutenção, reparo e operação. Portanto, uma gestão eficaz dos equipamen...

Focused ultrasound stimulation of microbubbles is being tested in clinical trials for its ability to deliver drugs across the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This technique has the potential to treat neurological diseases by preferentially delivering drugs to targeted regions. Yet despite its potential, the physical mechanisms by which microbubbles alte...

Enantiomeric separation of chiral molecules is pivotal for exploring fundamental questions about life‘s origin and various other scientific domains. Crystallisation is an important platform for the separation of chiral molecules, elegantly applied to many systems, for instance, the formation of conglomerates, where the enantiomers crystallise as se...

Emerin, a nuclear membrane protein with important biological roles in mechanotransduction and nuclear shape adaptation, self-assembles into nanometer-size domains at the inner nuclear membrane. The size and emerin occupancy of these nanodomains change with applied mechanical stress as well as under emerin mutations associated with Emery-Dreifuss mu...

Purpose: Cowpea, a valuable grain with high protein, carbohydrate, and vitamin content, faces significant post-harvest losses due to insufficient storage, pest infestations, and inefficient processing techniques. Thus, the efficacy of a combination of neem and moringa seed oils in a 1:3 ratio, serving as botanical insecticides, to control Callosobr...

This study computationally investigates the elastic interaction of two pressurized cylindrical cavities in a 2D hyperelastic medium. Unlike linear elasticity, where interactions are exclusively attractive, nonlinear material models (neo-Hookean, Mooney-Rivlin, Arruda-Boyce) exhibit both attraction and repulsion between the cavities. A critical pres...

The effect of parameters such as angle of attack, flow velocity, and electrolyte concentration (saline solution) on the extent of material degradation, as well as the morphology and depth of corrosion pits in an airfoil made of 2024-T3 aluminum alloy, was studied in detail. An orthogonal L9 design of experiments (Taguchi method) was applied to prom...

The fabrication and application of anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) membranes with tailored nanopore geometries have profound implications in materials science and engineering. This study introduces a refined physical stretching method combined with precisely controlled anodization conditions to manipulate the anisotropy of nanopores in AAO membranes. B...

The authors acknowledge and regret the inadvertent omission of a citation to the foundational study on the Peridynamic Differential Operator (PDDO) in the published paper. Specifically, in the paragraph preceding Eq. (6), the following sentences should include a citation to the study referenced below: "The novel PIM methodology introduced herein, e...

The Iraqi Journal of Applied Physics (IJAP) is a peer reviewed journal of high quality devoted to the publication of original research papers from applied physics and their broad range of applications. IJAP publishes quality original research papers, comprehensive review articles, survey articles, book reviews, dissertation abstracts in physics and...

This study employs a quantitative experimental methodology to investigate the relationship between flow rate, velocity, and depth with the hydrodynamic thrust exerted on a person using the HidroWalk for physical rehabilitation at CLUSI, Celaya-Salvatierra Campus. Hydrodynamic variables such as flow rate, velocity, depth, temperature, slope, and geo...

Soft materials underpin many domains of science and engineering, including soft robotics, structured fluids, and biological and particulate media. In response to applied mechanical, electromagnetic or chemical stimuli, such materials typically change shape, often dramatically. Predicting their structure is of great interest to facilitate design and...

動力学に基づき、質点の運動、剛体の運動、流体の運動、構造物の振動等が取り扱われている。土木・建築構造学では、構造物の地震・風振動が主流であるが、津波対策や海洋構造物振動、土砂崩壊・土石流も解析されている。機械工学では、流体・機械構造振動が取り扱われる。そこで、本書では、上記の工学的課題に使われる動力学の基礎を例題とともに解説する。手計算でできる例題を採用したが、第６章の土砂崩れの解析は計算機依存型の内容となっている。 本書では、古くは、カルフォニア工科大学の教科書；Housner G.W. and Hudson D.E. (1950, 1959) : Applied mechanics Dynamics、新しくは、MITの教科書；Kausel E.(2017):Advanced struct...

The article analyses the evaluation committee’s reports regarding fantasy-and-adventure films in the late period of the Polish People’s Republic. These documents show that the committee members often exhibited helplessness towards these films. They were not aware of the global cinematographic trends to which these titles referred, and they admitted...

The magnetoelastic effect is known as the dependence between the magnetic properties of the material and applied mechanical stress. The stress might not be applied directly but rather generated by the applied torque. This creates the possibility of developing a torque-sensing device based on the magnetoelastic effect. In this paper, the concept of...

Plants have evolved mechanisms to perceive and face mechanical stress (MS) caused by physical forces, including compacted soils, winds, rain, pathogens, and interactions with animals and plants. Previous research indicated that applying mechanical treatment (MT) to Arabidopsis increases both xylem area and seed yield. To explore sustainable tomato...

Despite rapid advancements in anion exchange membrane water electrolysis (AEMWE) technology, achieving pure water‐fed AEMWE remains critical for system simplification and cost reduction. Under pure water‐fed conditions, electrochemical reactions occur solely at active sites connected to ionic networks. This study introduces an eco‐friendly patterni...

Friction and wear modification abilities of fatty acids (Avocado seed oil) were investigated in comparison with a mineral oil (SAE10W30). It is evident that the mineral oil is non-biodegradable, and poses serious concern to the environment. Hence, its replacement with a biodegradable substance such as fatty acid obtained from avocado seed cannot be...

Deep understanding of reaction kinetics in mechanochemical conditions is crucial to further advance this field of solid-state chemistry. However, a formidable challenge owing to the complexity of these systems, in particular the kinetic effects of mechanical stress, makes this problem very complex. In this study, we developed a scaling theory to un...

As society advances, the demand for high‐performance crystal materials with versatile stimuli‐responsive capabilities has increased. However, there remains a notable shortage of simple molecular crystals that exhibit stable and swift responses to various stimuli. In this study, we synthesized a novel acylhydrazone crystal by integrating benzene‐fus...

We are pleased to announce that De Gruyter (Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Genthiner Str. 13, 10785 Berlin, Germany), a highly reputed international publishing platform, has recently authorized the publication of a forthcoming monograph entitled “Applied Engineering Mathematics - Fluid and Solid Mechanics in Life Science”, to be published in the series “D...

Chronic osteomyelitis impedes bone union, requiring immediate management, such as removing the infected bone to aid regeneration. In this case, a 22-year-old woman with a 12 cm bone defect from chronic osteomyelitis had unsuccessful bone healing after three internal fixation surgeries due to persistent infection. To prevent complications, distracti...

In this work, we have grown vertically oriented ZnO microstructures via low-temperature hydrothermal method using microsphere photolithography and followed by etching to prepare the growth substrate and establish ZnO nucleation areas. The synthesized structures were rod-shaped ZnO microcrystals with a height of 5 µm and a diameter of about 400 nm....

A possibility of unprecedented architecture may be opened up by combining both vertical and in-plane heterostructures. It is fascinating to discover that the interlayer stress transfer, interlayer binding energy, and interlayer shear stress of bi-layer Gr/hBN with CNTs heterostructures greatly increase (more than 2 times) with increase the numbers...

Certain materials produce electrical charges on their surfaces as a consequence of applied mechanical stress. The induced charges are proportional to the mechanical stress. This is called the direct piezoelectric effect and was discovered by Jacques and Pierre Curie in 1880. Materials showing this phenomenon also conversely have a geometric strain...

Sugarcane is one of the most important C4 cash crops, being the primary source of sugar worldwide, as well as for its use in energy production and various by-products. Sugarcane production, however, can have a number of negative environmental impacts. This new volume, Sugarcane Production: Environmental Impacts and Socioeconomics Issues, looks at s...

In applied and structural mechanics, many examples of optimal design with different objective functions are considered, but there is a need to take research in this area to a new level. The object under study with two or three simultaneous types of optimization is an actual applied problem in the field of construction and applied mechanics. One of...

We created different amorphous structures of a coordination polymer by applying mechanical shear forces. One-dimensional Cu(Tf2N)2(bip)2 (1, Tf2N⁻ = bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide, bip = 1,3-bis(1-imidazolyl)propane) melted at 245 °C and underwent a glass transition at −10 °C by a static cooling process. 1 formed another amorphous state with a...

Objectives: The intensity of respiratory treatment in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is traditionally adjusted based on oxygenation severity, as defined by the mild, moderate, and severe Berlin classifications. However, ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) is primarily determined by ventilator settings, namely tidal volume, respiratory...

Pathological scars, including hypertrophic scar and keloid are the result of excessive tissue repair and are influenced by biomechanical forces like tension, mechanical pressure, and stiffness. These forces significantly impact scar development and progression, affecting wound healing, collagen deposition, and tissue remodeling. Understanding how t...

The concept of multisource energy harvesting has attracted attention in order to harvest multiple types of energy in a single material. In this work, Pb‐free (Ba,Ca)(Zr,Ti)O3 (BCZT) ceramics were used to investigate a combination of piezoelectric and pyroelectric energy harvesting behavior. The temperature dependence of the permittivity and the pyr...

The statics and dynamics of catenary cables are classic matters of theoretical and applied mechanics. The paper systematizes a methodological strategy to achieve analytical solutions for the nonlinear static problem and linearized free dynamic problem of inextensible shallow cables. First, the one-dimensional continuum model of elastically extensib...

Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) at different concentrations, ranging from 0.5 to 10 wt%, as a conductive filler, were incorporated into poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), a flexible biodegradable copolyester, via melt-mixing, followed by compression moulding. The electrical conductivity of the prepared nanocomposites was evaluate...

In 2025, the Laboratory of Applied Mechanics at the Fluminense Federal University (LMTA-UFF) will have completed 30 years of activities. Theoretical and Applied Mechanics research at Fluminense Federal University (UFF) can trace its roots back to the founding of the Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering (PGMEC-UFF) in 1995. The master's progra...

Rodent whiskers are a distinct class of tactile sensors that work in conjunction with the biological skin to discern airstreams and obstacles with remarkable sensitivity, facilitating navigation around proximate objects. In this study, a flexible artificial skin is developed comprising sensory active units, including electronic skin (e‐skin) and an...

The interesting method of quantifier elimination applied to universally and/or existentially quantified formulae permits the derivation of equivalent quantifier-free formulae not including the universal quantifier and/or the existential quantifier any more. A large number of related applications both in mathematics and in many applied scientific di...

Background. It is challenging to master the overhead serve in volleyball because of the several ways of positioning the body correctly when hitting the ball and the toss. This skill is incredibly challenging for novices who experience problems positioning different body parts. Objectives. This work aims to apply mechanical feedback to analyze the m...

A partir de lo estudiado en la asignatura Mecánica Aplicada (E17.2) de la carrera de Ingeniería Electromecánica de la U.N.C.P.B.A (Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires) se propone el desarrollo de un software que facilite el dimensionado de una transmisión mecánica compuesta por dos árboles y dos engranajes. El objetivo e...

This paper reports a study aimed at assessing fire resistance of reinforced concrete ribbed slabs at the onset of integrity loss limit state. EN 1992-1-2 lacks calculation methodology for determining the limit of fire resistance of reinforced concrete slabs when the limit state of integrity loss occurs. Scientific works are focused on two limit sta...

The mechanical interactions among integrated cellular structures in soft tissues dictate the mechanical behaviors and morphogenetic deformations observed in living organisms. However, replicating these multifaceted attributes in synthetic soft materials remains a challenge. In this work, we develop a smart hydrogel system featuring engineered stiff...

The article examines the possibilities of non-invasive survey of a paper architectural model using computed tomography. It is based on interdisciplinary collaboration between the Prague City Museum and the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. On selected parts of the so called Langweil’s Model of Prague,...

When annealing a 4H silicon carbide (SiC) crystal, a sequence of optically active defect centers occurs among which the TS center is a prominent example. Here, we present low-temperature photoluminescence analyses on the single defect level. They reveal that the three occurring spectral signatures TS1, TS2 and TS3 originate from one single defect....

The article is devoted to the topical aspects of Ukraine's current state policy on supporting national minorities in the context of a full-scale war. On the basis of social and legal principles, fundamental norms and re-quirements for the development of a democratic community, the author examines the problematic issues of state participation in the...

Collaboration across diverse fields – including civil engineering, mechanical engineering and fluid dynamics – as well as fostering partnerships between industry and academia are the key elements of the ethos of the Finnish Me- chanics Days. The primary objective of the conference is to stimulate aca- demic research and its alignment with industria...

The Iraqi Journal of Applied Physics (IJAP) is a peer reviewed journal of high quality devoted to the publication of original research papers from applied physics and their broad range of applications. IJAP publishes quality original research papers, comprehensive review articles, survey articles, book reviews, dissertation abstracts in physics and...

Numerous full-scale in situ tests have been conducted to assess the effect of thermal cycles on the pile response. However, those studies investigated the response of only precast and cast in-situ energy piles, with limited focus on the impact of the applied mechanical load on the pile response. This study presents the results of a field test condu...

The use of oriented external electric fields (OEEFs) shows promise as an alternative approach to chemical catalysis. The ability to target a specific bond by aligning it with a bond‐weakening electric field may be beneficial in mechanochemical reactions, which use mechanical force to selectively rupture bonds. Previous computational studies have fo...

Functionally graded materials (FGMs) have variable volume fractions in different directions, making structural analysis challenging due to shear deformation. This study investigates the behavior of a two-directional functionally graded material (TDFGM) Timoshenko beam under thermomechanical loads. Varied material properties in both axial and transv...

The ribonuclease FttA (also known as aCPSF and aCPSF1) mediates factor-dependent transcription termination in archaea1–3. Here we report the structure of a Thermococcus kodakarensis transcription pre-termination complex comprising FttA, Spt4, Spt5 and a transcription elongation complex (TEC). The structure shows that FttA interacts with the TEC in...

This article examines the functioning of sensor networks as a key component of the Internet of Things (IoT) technology, which facilitates integration between the physical and digital worlds. It analyzes the challenges sensor networks face, including limited resources, node failures, scalability, and security threats. The main components of sensor n...

The rapid development of educational technologies requires the active involvement of new means and effective teaching methods. One of the innovative tools of learning in the field of robotics is the use of robot simulators in the educational process, which open up many opportunities for better assimilation of knowledge and development of practical...

Laser treatment by laser bending is a technique of treating sheet metal by thermal residual stresses generated by laser assisted heating without any externally applied mechanical forces. The advantages of laser assisted bending over conventional bending include flexibility of non-contact processing, amenability to materials with diverse shape/geome...

Tendons enable locomotion by transmitting high tensile mechanical forces between muscle and bone via their dense extracellular matrix (ECM). The application of extrinsic mechanical stimuli via muscle contraction is necessary to regulate healthy tendon function. Specifically, applied physiological levels of mechanical loading elicit an anabolic tend...

The optimization of composed techniques for plan upgrade taking into account massive extension numerical diversions (Reenactment Based Plan, SBD) is a clear example in computational applied mechanics. The key components of an SBD environment for shape enhancement are described and divided in the current paper. The focus is on complex planning smoot...

Moisture-sensitive fluorescent emitters are a class of smart materials that can change their emission behavior upon exposure to water. In this study, we have synthesized two highly fluorescent organic emitters, 4BPy-PTA and 2BPy-PTA, and showed how moisture sensitivity can be enhanced by molecular design modification. Owing to the different nitroge...

Mechanochemistry is an emerging research field at the interface of physics, mechanics, materials science, and chemistry. Complementary to traditional activation methods in chemistry, such as heat, electricity, and light, mechanochemistry focuses on the activation of chemical reactions by directly or indirectly applying mechanical forces. It has evo...

Kurt Magnus (1912-2003) is one of the personalities who shaped research and teaching in applied mechanics during the 20th century. Through his work with his doctoral supervisor Max Schuler at the University of Göttingen, gyrodynamics became his most important field of work, which also led to his research in oscillations, multibody systems, and mech...

This study aims to evaluate and compare the mechanical resistance, fatigue behavior and fracture behavior of different CAD/CAM materials for implant crowns. Eighty-eight implant crowns cemented-screwed with four sample groups: two monolithic G1 Zirconia (control) and G3 composite and two bi-layered G2 customized zirconia/composite and G4 prefabrica...

The trabecular meshwork (TM) plays an essential role in the circulation of aqueous humor by sensing mechanical stretch. The balance between the outflow and inflow of aqueous humor is critical in regulating intraocular pressure (IOP). A dysfunctional TM leads to resistance to the outflow of aqueous humor, resulting in an elevated IOP, a major risk f...

The Iraqi Journal of Applied Physics (IJAP) is a peer reviewed journal of high quality devoted to the publication of original research papers from applied physics and their broad range of applications. IJAP publishes quality original research papers, comprehensive review articles, survey articles, book reviews, dissertation abstracts in physics and...

INTRODUCTION. The current stage of development of integration processes within the European Union is accompanied by a clash between European identity and the national identity of individual European Union (EU) member states, which advocate building a national state and legal system in accordance with their own national ideas. In order to bring nati...

Mechanotherapy has emerged as a promising treatment for tissue injury. However, existing robots for mechanotherapy are often designed on intuition, lack remote and wireless control, and have limited motion modes. Herein, through topology optimization and hybrid fabrication, wireless magneto‐active soft robots are created that can achieve various mo...

This study provides a comprehensive investigation of Adaptive Mesh Refinement (AMR) methods within a generic algorithmic framework. We propose a fully-automatic mesh refinement framework driven by an a posteriori error estimator facilitating an on-the-fly refinement. The adopted AMR mechanism is based on user-prescribed tolerances on errors guarant...

Dear Colleagues, Applied sciences encompass a wide array of fields, including engineering, business, medicine, neuroscience, Earth science, quantum computing, and epidemiology. Unlike basic science, which aims to develop theories and laws to explain and predict natural phenomena, applied sciences use mathematical approaches to solve practical probl...

Providing comprehensive coverage of all the diverse topics in Mechanics, A Textbook of Mechanics is designed to serve as a textbook for Physics, Applied Mathematics, Applied Mechanics and as a workbook for Engineering students.

Emerin, a nuclear membrane protein with important biological roles in mechanotransduction and nuclear shape adaptation, self-assembles into nanometer-size domains at the inner nuclear membrane. The size and emerin occupancy of these nanodomains change with applied mechanical stress as well as under emerin mutations associated with Emery-Dreifuss mu...

The study of wear is currently one of the most important aspects of applied mechanics. The damage caused by this phenomenon involves the total replacement of parts in devices ranging from industrial machinery to biomedical implants. The focus of these work is aimed at the analysis and prediction of mechanical wear in prostheses manufactured using U...

Although molecular crystals have long been considered to be intrinsically brittle, a study of molecular crystals that are capable of plastic or elastic bending upon applying mechanical stress recently attracted significant attention. Malleable molecular crystals often need to meet specific criteria regarding the intermolecular interaction patterns...

In this work, we employ the multiple scale method to introduce a novel analytical solution for an extended four-degrees-of-freedom dynamical system modeled on a swinging At-wood machine. We provide a methodology for obtaining the asymptotic solution up to the second-order approximation for both the swinging and modified swinging Atwood machine, dem...

Mechanical forces provide critical biological signals to cells. Within the distal lung, tensile forces act across the basement membrane and epithelial cells atop. Stretching devices have supported studies of mechanical forces in distal lung epithelium to gain mechanistic insights into pulmonary diseases. However, the integration of curvature into d...

Rootstock preparation from seed is the prerequisite for fruit crop multiplication through grafting or budding, and hard seed coat in jujube has been the proven question for uniform seed germination and subsequent seedling growth. Therefore, the study aimed at successful and rapid production of uniform and healthy jujube rootstocks through applying...

Design is a crucial stage in the creation of building structures, during which the technical characteristics of the product are determined and the feasibility of the task is checked. The design solutions laid down at this stage determine the efficiency of the structure as a whole, its strength and performance characteristics. The necessary set of r...

Structural batteries are multi-functional structural members that can store electrochemical energy, i.e. structures that can also act as batteries. Testing these multi-functional structural batteries in actual operating conditions is challenging since no test standards are available. The testing of these batteries requires electrochemical cycling w...

The article is devoted to the analysis of methods for evaluating essential performance of mechanical tourniquets to improve their safety in use. According to the legislation of Ukraine and the European Union, a tourniquet is a medical device that, regardless of design, provides relief to a patient in the event of an injury by stopping bleeding in t...

Tillandsia recurvata spreads easily in contaminated environments. At the Technological University of Tula-Tepeji, 82 plants with severe damage were identified, highlighting mesquite and huizache. Empirically, the population treats the hay on the tree with commercial vinegar, 10% baking soda and an equal mixture of both. The effectiveness of each so...

Cast High Entropy Alloys (HEAs) derived from the Cantor’s composition may represent alternative substitutional solutions to the superalloys which are constituted for more than half of the critical elements nickel and cobalt. Recently, MC–alloyed HEAs constituted by a Cantor’s type matrix associated to an efficient interdendritic network of MC carbi...

Ultrasound technology is rapidly becoming a cornerstone in the food processing industry, heralded for its efficiency and sustainability. This review discusses the integration of ultrasound techniques in various food processing operations such as drying, emulsification, and extraction. Utilizing high-frequency sound waves, ultrasound technology appl...

Mechanically connected precast piles are a type of precast piles that utilise snap-type mechanical connectors to restrain the pile ends of two identical or different precast piles at the top and bottom so as to quickly realise the purpose of the connection. However, the gap problem in the connectors of mechanically connected piles can lead to uneve...