A Study on Bond Properties between NSC Substrate and UHPC

Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is suitable for the durable rehabilitation and strengthening of deteriorated normal strength concrete (NSC) structures due to its excellent characteristics, such as superior compressive strength, high tensile capacity, and excellent bond properties. However, a successful repair depends on whether the UHPC-NSC interface can provide good bonding performance under various applied loads…

Effects of Cap Thickness and Lipid Core Stiffness on Atherosclerotic Plaque Wall Stress

Rupture of atherosclerotic plaque is related to mechanical stress, plaque geometry and the material properties of plaque tissues. An idea three dimensional coronary artery with eccentric stenosis was modelled, and stress analysis with fluid structure interactions was performed using ADINA in order to investigate the effects of cap thickness and lipid core stiffness on atherosclerotic…

Performance Improvement of Photovoltaic/Thermal (PV/T) Solar Panel by Module Temperature Reduction with Water

Crystalline is a popular solar panel mainly used in households and public roads. There are two types of crystalline panels: mono-crystalline and poly-crystalline. Mono-crystalline is popular for its higher efficiency compared to poly-crystalline, long-life service, and low investment cost. However, its efficiency drops as the module temperature increases. So, the technique for module temperature reduction…