The radial and tangential swelling as well the fully dried density of low-density wood materials densified via Thermo-Vibro-Mechanic® method were evaluated in response to applying stain preservative. samples obtained from Uluda? fir (Abies bornmüelleriana Mattf.) black poplar (Populus nigra L.) direction pre-treated with preservative before undergoing densification. densification was performed ...

Two-phase periodic thermo-magneto-electro-elastic composites are considered. The composite materials consisting of identical parallel cylindrical fibers periodically distributed in a matrix. Both constituents are transversely isotropic and the unit-cell has rhomboidal shape. Based on the asymptotic homogenization method, exact relations involving the in-plane effective coefficients are derived ...

Electro-hydraulic compact drives (ECDs) are an emerging technology for linear actuation in a wide range of applications. Especially within the low power 5–10 kW, plug-and-play capability, good energy efficiency and small space requirements ECDs render this promising alternative to replace conventional valve-controlled drive solutions. In range, generally rely on passive cooling keep oil system ...

This technical note presents a coupled thermo-hydromechanical model for unsaturated soil, which can be applied in the context of high temperature. A new pore gas or bulk air transfer equation is introduced. Additionally the effect of temperature on the latent heat of vapourisation and specific heat capacities is incorporated. Adsorbed water is also included. The performance of the model is demo...

This paper gives an account of three projects funded by the European Union that heavily rely on numerical modeling and simulations nuclear reactors: CORTEX project (CORe monitoring Techniques EXperimental validation demonstration), McSAFER (High-Performance Advanced Methods Experimental Investigations for Safety Evaluation Generic Small Modular Reactors), METIS (MEthods Tools Innovations Seismi...