The anchor bolt is a key point of tunnel design in bedded rock mass. The previous theory of anchorage support falls does not fulfil engineering requirements, and the stability of bedded rock must be addressed by empirical methods. To investigate the...
This study investigates the anchoring bias and disposition effect in investor trading decisions under different market volatility conditions (stable and volatile markets) and examines their impact on portfolio performance. Employing a quasi-experimen...
The precast concrete structure has the advantage of a short construction period, less labor consumption, and less pollution. The lapped-rebar splice is a type of connection for assembled reinforced concrete shear walls in the precast concrete structu...
The behaviour of façade anchors in high performance fiber reinforced concrete (HPFRC) has not been investigated in sufficient detail in recent years. The regulations in the European Technical Approvals also do not fully describe the load-bearing capa...
Sea anchors are crucial for stabilizing fishing vessels and improving operations, specifically for jigging vessels. Their effective performance depends on design and material choice, with the canopy material playing a key role. We compared the draina...
In order to reveal the evolution of bonding performance of HIRA (High Intensity and Rapid Agent) anchor solids with maintenance time, the evolution characteristics of bond strength and stress distribution at the interface between HIRA-based anchor so...
In this study, a field survey was conducted on the fixed anchorages of the operation and power generation facilities installed in domestic power plants. A static/dynamic performance evaluation was conducted to present safety evaluation guidelines tha...
Compared to traditional steel reinforcement, GFRP anchors demonstrate outstanding mechanical performance and corrosion resistance, and so they are an ideal substitute for steel reinforcement in anti-floating projects. Based on finite element software...
In civil engineering, with the increasing demand for structural reinforcement and renovation projects, polymer-rich anchoring adhesives have attracted much attention due to their performance advantage of having high strength and have become a key fac...
Three different iridium(III) complexes, labelled as Ir1–Ir3, each bearing a unique anchoring moiety (diethyl [2,2′-bipyridine]-4,4′-dicarboxylate, tetraethyl [2,2′-bipyridine]-4,4′-diylbis(phosphonate), or [2,2′-bi...
The shear strength parameter of an anchoring interface is one of the key parameters affecting the design of bolt support. To better realize the design of bolt support, the pullout model of fully grouted bolts was established by FLAC3D numerical softw...
Present work reports the enhancement in photocatalytic performance of Ag3PO4 nanoparticles through sulfate doping and anchoring on Polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-electrospun nanofibers (SO42−-Ag3PO4/PAN-electrospun nanofibers) via electrospinning foll...
SexSy composite cathode materials, which offer superior theoretical capacity compared to pure selenium and improved electrochemical properties relative to pure sulfur, have aroused considerable interest in recent decades on account of their applicati...
Hydraulic actions may compromise dam foundation stability. Helical anchors have been used in dam foundation reinforcement projects because of the advantages of large uplift and compression bearing capacity, fast installation, and convenient recovery....
The performance of resin anchoring agents in deep coal mine roadways is significantly compromised by water-bearing and chemically aggressive conditions, posing a major threat to support system reliability. This study aims to systematically quantify t...
As the core component for fracturing plug anchoring, dissolvable ball seat (DBS) slip performance directly determines the success of fracturing operations. However, frequent failures, such as tooth structural fractures, casing damage, and the slip br...
Li2O2, as the cathodic discharge product of aprotic Li-O2 batteries, is difficult to electrochemically decompose. Transition-metal oxides (TMOs) have been proven to play a critical role in promoting the formation and decomposition of Li2O2. Herein, a...
During earthquakes, buildings are subjected to loads well beyond their usual demands, resulting in high stresses in the structural components and additional inertial forces coming from the non-structural elements. When post-installed anchors are used...
Motivated by tunnel accidents in the recent past, several investigations into the sustained load behavior of adhesive anchors have been initiated. Nevertheless, the reliable lifetime prediction of bonded anchor systems based on a relatively short tes...
This study utilized unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and terrestrial laser scanners (TLS) to develop a 3D numerical model of slope anchors and conduct a comprehensive analysis. Initial data were collected using a UAS with 4 K resolution, followed by a s...
Currently, resin polymer anchoring agents are widely used for bolting support in coal mine roadways to anchor the bolts to the surrounding rock mass. However, due to the relatively low strength of the resin anchoring agent itself, the required anchor...
Drag embedment anchors (DEAs) are anchors that generate holding capacity by embedding into the seabed under tension. DEAs are widely used in offshore mooring. This study presents a data-driven framework using decision tree regression (DTR) and random...
Active support using highly prestressed cable bolts and anchor cables has become a mainstream support technology for coal mine roadways. However, the ability of bolts and anchor cables to withstand transverse shear decreases with the prestress level,...
Glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) anchor bolts are a new type of high-performance nonmetallic anchor with significantly higher tensile strength, a lighter weight, better corrosion resistance, and a lower cost than steel bars. Therefore, exploring...
Applications of wireless sensor network (WSN) often expect knowledge of the precise location of the nodes. Many different localization protocols have been proposed that allow nodes to derive their location rather than equipping them with dedicated lo...
Ventilated façade systems are being increasingly used in energy-efficient building envelopes due to their configurational flexibility and potential to reduce thermal bridging. This study focuses on the experimental evaluation of anchoring comp...
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) tendons are composite materials that offer significant advantages in terms of tensile strength and lightweight properties. They are being increasingly utilized in the construction industry, particularly in bridg...
The use of both structural steel and reinforced concrete is common in civil and military infrastructure projects. Anchorage plays a crucial role in these systems, serving as the key element that connects structural components and secures attachments...
Rapid advancements in construction technologies have accelerated the development of complex and deep underground structures, raising concerns about the impact of groundwater on structures, particularly anti-floating measures. Traditional tensioned an...
E-commerce live streaming is increasingly constrained by the “anchor dilemma” of talent shortages and reputational volatility. Virtual anchors are viewed as a critical nexus for intelligent and sustainable e-commerce transformation, offer...
Past research has shown that for short-span glulam beams reinforced with a simple tension GFRP fabric can lead to undesirable failure modes at the reinforcement termination point. An experimental programme aimed at investigating alternative reinforce...
High-efficiency maintenance and control of the deep coal roadway roof stability is a reliable guarantee for safe production and sustainable development of a coal mine. With belt haulage roadway 3108 in MenKeqing coal mine as the research background,...
To obtain the optimal mooring mode and the best-matching wave condition of an eccentric rotor wave energy converter (ERWEC), a physical model of the ERWEC was developed. Ten mooring modes and eight wave conditions were set up. Several experiments wer...
Traditional monolithic precast and precast prestressed concrete joints often face challenges such as complex steel reinforcement details and low construction efficiency. Grouting sleeve connections may also suffer from quality issues. To address thes...
At present, the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) has become a significant symbol of the information age. As an important research branch of it, IoT-based video monitoring systems have achieved rapid developments in recent years. However, t...
This study examines the current status and future potential of the offshore wind sector. Offshore wind is pivotal in transitioning to a low-carbon society and meeting rising energy demands, despite being capital-intensive. The industry aims to develo...
Understanding the dynamic response of floating breakwaters to wave forces is essential for optimizing their design and improving coastal protection. The response amplitude operator serves as a key parameter in accurately predicting the structural res...
To optimize the support performance of rock bolts in high-stress environments, this study employs the ANSYS (Version 2022 R2) finite element numerical simulation method to systematically investigate the influence of bolt geometrical parameters (rib s...
The traditional connections and reinforcement details of precast RC frames are complex and cause difficulty in construction. Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) exhibits outstanding compressive strength and bond strength with rebars and strands; t...
Development of U-type pre-stressed girders has been attempted to increase the length of I-type girders in South Korea. However, a length of 30 m or less is common because the self-weight, according to the post-tension method, is large. In this study,...
This paper presents an experimental study conducted on the behavior of drop-in anchors in uncracked concrete slabs. Both seismic (cyclic) load tests and static load tests to collapse are performed on drop-in anchors subjected to tension or shear forc...
In dealing with issues such as soil erosion and slope instability, plant roots enhance the shear strength of the soil mass through their anchoring effect. However, in nature, cyclic loads such as flash floods and blizzards indirectly impose fatigue e...
With the continuous utilization of renewable energy, the number of onshore wind turbines is increasing. Small design improvements can save costs and facilitate the maintenance and repair of the wind turbine foundation. In this paper, an existing grav...
Prestressed flexible support systems have become essential in deep excavation engineering, with the load distributive compression anchor (LDCA) widely adopted to enhance load-bearing performance through effective load dispersion among multiple anchor...
The present study examined the effect of anchor schemes on the time to task failure (TTF), performance fatigability, neuromuscular responses, and the perceived sensations that contributed to task termination following the sustained, isometric forearm...
Many designs of anchor cables are currently in use for rock support in civil and mining operations. Because of the exposed surface and weak shear performance of the cable bolt’s free section (CBFS) in end-anchored structures, breaking failure f...
As a precursor step for computer vision algorithms, object detection plays an important role in various practical application scenarios. With the objects to be detected becoming more complex, the problem of multi-scale object detection has attracted...
Herein, ZIF-8 inorganic particles with different sized reinforced poly (vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) solid composite polymer electrolytes (PVDF-HFP/10%ZIF-8) were prepared via a facile blade-coating approach, and free-standi...
To understand the secondary transfer performances of residual prestress after the anchoring failure of end-anchored steel wire strands due to corrosion fracture, six steel wire strand components of post-tensioning prestress were designed and fabricat...
Steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) is currently the material of choice for a broad range of structural components. Through the use of SFRC, the entire, or a large portion of, conventional rebar reinforcement can be replaced, in order to improve t...
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