Inter-wire Coupling Model Development for Health Monitoring of Cable Structures

investigating the feasibility of a proposed model for geometric design of deployable arch structures

deployable scissor type structures are composed of the so-called scissor-like elements (sles), which are connected to each other at an intermediate point through a pivotal connection and allow them to be folded into a compact bundle for storage or transport. several sles are connected to each other in order to form units with regular polygonal plan views. the sides and radii of the polygons are...

Model Development for Cable - Harnessed Beams

As designers aim to save on launch costs by using light-weight materials for space structures, the cable harnesses that are mounted to these structures make up a greater percentage of the structure’s mass than in past missions. Research has shown that the effects of cable harnesses on the dynamic response of space structures may be significant, but there is not yet a reliable model that can pre...

Coupling Sensor-Based Structural Health Monitoring with Finite Element Model Updating for Probabilistic Lifetime Estimation of Wind Energy Converter Structures

The worldwide demand for green energy systems is evident. In this context, wind energy converters will play a paramount role. Extending the service life of a wind energy converter translates into significant economic savings as well as ecological earnings. New opportunities for the management and operation of the wind energy converters make it beneficial to know the structural condition and the...

the use of appropriate madm model for ranking the vendors of mci equipments using fuzzy approach

abstract nowadays, the science of decision making has been paid to more attention due to the complexity of the problems of suppliers selection. as known, one of the efficient tools in economic and human resources development is the extension of communication networks in developing countries. so, the proper selection of suppliers of tc equipments is of concern very much. in this study, a ...

Actin: A molecular wire, an electrical cable?