The paper discusses how the calibration and use of a Computer Based Learning Environment (CBLE), which is based on a system dynamics model, can form the basis of strategy formulation processes at the operations level. The rationale behind, the structure and the elements of the SYDMAS CBLE, as well as its embedment in a scenario-driven manufacturing strategy formulation process are presented. Th...

INTRODUCTION Intrauterine devices (IUD) are viewed as important contraceptive methodologies to prevent unintended pregnancy. AREAS COVERED This expert opinion examines the place of frameless devices for use in young women in order to minimize side effect, improve patient comfort and maximize continuation of use to help reduce unintended pregnancies. EXPERT OPINION Frameless designed IUDs ha...

Suction caissons are attractive solutions to support offshore structures. Their capacity, both pull-out and bearing, grows with their embedment depth. However, higher depths increase risks of installation failure due uncertainty seabed condition, increased chance piping structural buckling. For the first time, this paper investigates structurally enhanced (SECs), in form flanges attached caisso...

As an important method for connecting structural members, anchor bolts have been installed in many situations. Therefore, accurate evaluation of the pull-out strength has always issue, considering complicated actual installation conditions and problem aging deterioration members. In general, patterns failure can be classified into three types: adhesion failure, cone bolt break. However, it some...

The fiber optic sensors (FOSs) are commonly used for large-scale structure monitoring systems for their small size, noise free and low electrical risk characteristics. Embedded fiber optic sensors (FOSs) lead to micro-damage in composite structures. This damage generation threshold is based on the coating material of the FOSs and their diameter. In addition, embedded FOSs are aligned parallel t...

Complementing recent advances made in the field of structural health monitoring and damage detection, the concept of a wireless sensing network with distributed computational power is proposed. The fundamental building block of the proposed sensing network is a wireless sensing unit capable of acquiring measurement data, interrogating the data and transmitting the data in real time. The computa...

This study presents an analytical framework to estimate the change in ultimate bearing capacity of energy piles unsaturated fine-grained soils under drained mechanical loading conditions after heating. The was developed by extending conventional methods for temperature-dependent conditions, where thermally induced changes characteristics soil and soil–pile interface are considered. Specifically...

A crucial problem in developing robotic exoskeletons lies in the design of physical connexions between the device and the human limb it is connected to. Indeed, because in general the human limb kinematics and the exoskeleton kinematics differ, using an embedment at each connection point leads to hyperstaticity. Therefore, uncontrollable forces can appear at the interaction port. To cope with t...

Concrete is a popular construction material used all around the globe. It strong in compression and weak tension. To mitigate this tensile weakness, various reinforcement methods have been over years, of these, fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) has gained popularity. Fibres not only improve strength matrix, but also control crack propagation through bridging action. The goal study to investigate ...

This study investigates the effect of thermal modification, ThermoWood Thermo-D treatment versus no treatment, on embedment properties Norway spruce timber (Picea abies [L.] Karst.) with dowel-type fasteners. The test specimens were reinforced to prevent splitting wood. influence density, load direction, specimen configuration (full hole half hole), moisture content, gauge points and calculatio...