Construction project delays remain one of the most relevant problems in the construction sector. The construction industry is also one of the least digitalized industries. This research aims to use the power of artificial ...

The labor-intensive construction industry is considered one of the most hazardous sectors. In the past three decades, safety research has focused on developing models that can be used as tools to improve contractors' safety ...

This study proposes a novel vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) design with flexible blades aiming to improve their energy extraction capability. The blade deformation is achieved using Ansys Fluent dynamic mesh and user-defined ...

Shear walls are key structural elements when it comes to resisting lateral loads in reinforced concrete buildings. Thus, they are exposed to extensive loading during earthquakes. Shear walls designed according to modern ...

Rotary friction welding (RFW) is a highly efficient and sustainable process for joining both metals and plastics. The welding process parameters of RFW must be carefully selected to ensure a good quality weld with minimum ...

Distribution System State Estimation (DSSE) remains a challenging problem due to the nature of distribution grids. Conventional methods, which are used to solve state estimation on the transmission level, require the grid ...

As the concern of fresh and clean water scarcity is raised worldwide, the necessity of water reuse stands out. In this sense, the AnMBR, an advanced wastewater treatment technology combining the advantages of the MBR and ...

In this work, a dual absorber setup is proposed for the reduction of the harmonic response of single degree of freedom systems. The main system is a mass spring damper excited with a harmonic force. This dual absorber ...

Soil management systems are widely used in agricultural systems due to their diverse functionality in enhancing water infiltration, soil aggregate stability, and ultimately crop yield. In this regard, each system provokes ...

Passing maneuvers on rural two-lane highways have significant implications on safety, highway performance, and traffic operations. This research seeks to better understand drivers’ passing behavior by examining the interplay ...