Numerical simulation of rainfall-induced deformations of embankments considering the coupled hydro-mechanical behavior o...
In this paper, a state-space method for double-beam systems with variable cross sections is developed, making it possible to calculate the transverse vibration of the double-beams accurately and effectively. Due to the variability in the double-beam cross sections with the viscoelastic interlayer in between, the governing equations of vibration for...
Published in Frontiers in Built Environment
Soft computing techniques have become popular for solving complex engineering problems and developing models for evaluating structural material properties. There are limitations to the available methods, including semi-empirical equations, such as overestimating or underestimating outputs, and, more importantly, they do not provide predictive mathe...
We conduct coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical modeling of a KBS-3V repository design in crystalline rocks, using data and conditions from the Forsmark in Olkiluoto repository sites in Sweden and Finland. The study focuses on repository performance related to the impact of thermal and hydraulic evolution on the potential for thermal–mechanical damage t...
Nurseries and greenhouses face challenges of limited water supply and increased demand for irrigation efficiency to minimize runoff and mitigate water loss to the environment. Overhead irrigation systems are among the most widely used methods for container plants, particularly in small container sizes. However, there is a lack of research examining...
Abstract: Terrestrial evapotranspiration is the second‐largest component of the land water cycle, linking the water, energy, and carbon cycles and influencing the productivity and health of ecosystems. The dynamics of ET across a spectrum of spatiotemporal scales and their controls remain an active focus of research across different science discipl...
The vast majority of residential buildings in California are wood-frame structures. A home is typically a very large investment for families, and damage to the home can be detrimental to a family’s economic success. Thus, reducing the economic impacts of an earthquake on residential timber housing is crucial. A full scale, two-story section of a re...
Coastal sand dunes play an important role in the littoral processes of California’s coastline. Functioning as both source and sink for sand, these dunes often protect coastal infrastructure and provide a buffer between anthropogenic development and coastal forces. At Toro Creek Beach, north of Morro Bay California, recent extreme winter storms have...