This paper is concerned with the modelling of punching shear failure at edge columns flat slabs without reinforcement. Punching much less researched than interior despite typical buildings having more columns. The uses nonlinear finite element analysis (NLFEA) to study influence on resistance parameters including column aspect ratio and loading eccentricity. NLFEA carried out using both 3D soli...

The hybrid failure is a coupled mechanism under the action of tensile and shear stresses. critical in cemented paste backfill (CPB) since there are no visible signs prior to failure. Few studies have been conducted on stress response CPB. This most likely due lack suitable laboratory equipment test procedures. paper presents new punching apparatus evaluate We harness two-dimensional finite elem...

BACKGROUND Intimate partner violence (IPV) related injuries have been recognized among health care professionals. However, few studies have provided detailed information on injuries to the head, neck and face regions in Chinese women. As abused Chinese women are generally unwilling to disclose IPV and there are differences in socio-demographic characteristics, societal norms and behaviours, the...