Due to lack of theory of elasticity, estimation of ultimate torsional strength of reinforcement concrete beams is a difficult task. Therefore, the finite element methods could be applied for determination of strength of concrete beams. Furthermore, for complicated, highly nonlinear and ambiguous status, artificial neural networks are appropriate tools for prediction of behavior of such states. ...

The derivation is given of the combined bi-axial bending, compression and shear strength of timber beams. As for other materials the elastic–full plastic limit design approach applies, which is known to precisely explain and predict uniaxial bending strength behaviour. The derivation is based on choosing the location of the neutral line. This provides the stress distribution in the beam cross s...

Recently, new generations of nanoceramic composite resin CAD/CAM blocks, have been introduced to dentistry, which are claimed to have higher flexural strength, fracture, fatigue and wear resistance, and beside natural looking appearances can be polished easily. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare flexural strength of 2 nanoceramic composite resin CAD/CAM blocks (Lava Ultimate and Vi...

PURPOSE The use of graft tissue fixation using bioabsorbable interference screws (BISs) in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction offers various advantages, but limited pullout strength. Therefore, additional tibial fixation is essential for aggressive rehabilitation. We hypothesized that additional graft tissue fixation using bioabsorbable suture anchors (BSA) would provide sufficient...

We evaluated mechanical properties (first matrix cracking stress, strength, and work-of-fracture) of Nicalon-fiber-reinforced silicon carbide matrix composites with three different fiber lay-up sequences (0"/20"/60", O0/4Oo/6O0, and 0"/45") at various temperatures from room to 1300°C. Up to 1200"C, ultimate strength and work-of-fracture for the 0"/40"/60" and 0"/45" composites increased, but th...

in this paper, the effect of prestrain on strain aging of low carbon steels, in the temperatures of 100°c and 200°c and the aging time of 50 minutes, and also the effect of aging temperature on strain aging in a constant aging time and prestrain, are investigated. the results of experiments show that with increasing the amount of prestrain, the increase in yield stress and ultimate tensile stre...