The construction industry is increasingly prioritizing sustainable and eco-friendly practices, resulting in a growing interest in utilizing waste materials in concrete production. As environmental concerns continue to grow, ...

Hydrological modelling in arid river basins is particularly complex due to the pronounced seasonal variability in water levels fluctuating between aridity and inundation. Solely relying on a single parameter, such as ...

Deployable systems play a vital role in design optimisation of spacecrafts. Limited payload capacity in launch vehicles often conflicts with the demand for large-area systems required for better performance in the operational ...

The presence of blue stain fungi in pine wood plantations causes a significant challenge to the pine wood industry. Because of the visible discoloration due to the presence of fungi, it significantly reduces the market ...

Hospitals are essential infrastructures that must maintain continuous operation during and after disasters to ensure the safety of patients and staff while providing medical services, even under surge conditions. Given the ...

Structural optimization aims to find the most efficient material distribution within a design domain by minimizing material usage, self-weight, and strain energy, while maximizing strength. Optimization approaches often ...

Tsunamis, caused by impulsive disturbances such as undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides, pose significant risks to coastal regions worldwide. This research focuses on assessing the tsunami exposure ...

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) is widely used in various industries due to its excellent mechanical properties, including a high tensile strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to corrosion. However, the bond ...

Cold-formed steel (CFS) sections are increasingly utilized in various building applications such as purlins, decks, wall studs, and floor joists, due to their inherent characteristics over hot roll sections. With the ...

Domes are highly efficient structures designed to span long distances while effectively resisting gravity loads. Traditional domes can be categorized into two types: continuous shells, which are typically constructed from ...