The free vibration of the lattice cylindrical composite shell reinforced with Carbon Nano-tubes (CNTs) was studied in this study. The theoretical formulations are based on the First-order Shear Deformation Theory (FSDT) and then by enforcing the Galerkin method, natural frequencies are obtained. In order to estimate the material properties of the reinforced polymer with nano-tubes, the modified...

To improve the structural stiffness, strength and reduce weight of nanoplate structure, functionally graded (FG) graphene-reinforced nanocomposite (GRNC) laminated plates are exploited in this paper. The bending buckling behaviors FG-GRNC nanoplates investigated by using novel quasi-3D hyperbolic higher order shear deformation plate theory conjunction with modified continuum nonlocal strain gra...

1. ABSTRACT While seeking a document or information, “some are looking for the ocean and some others for a grain of sand” [5]. We have developed the Halpin1 system to implement our multimodal conversational model for information retrieval. This dialogue-oriented interface allows the access to the INRIA's2 database, on the internet, in a natural language (NL) way, and gives its oral responses vi...

The presence of unidentified growth factors in fish solubles has been postulated for more than a decade (Sunde, Cravens, Elvehjem & Halpin, 1950; Fuller, Carrick & Hauge, 1952; Lillie, Sizemore & Bird, 1953). During this period several attempts have been made to fractionate and concentrate the active constituents (Menge, Denton, Sizemore, Lillie & Bird, 1953; Mason, Sacks & Stephenson, 1961 ; S...

This paper presents an investigation on thermo-electro-mechanical nonlinear low-velocity impact behaviors of the geometrically imperfect functionally graded (FG) graphene-reinforced composite (GRC) beam with surface-bonded piezoelectric layers. Both uniformly distributed and FG patterns graphene nanoplatelets (GPLs) are considered along thickness GRC host beam. The effective Young’s modulus is ...

In the present study, modelling and vibration analysis of Carbon nanotubes/ fiber/ polymer composite microplates are investigated. The governing equations of the Carbon nanotubes/ fiber/ polymer composite microplates are derived based on first order shear deformation plate theory, rather than other plate theories, due to accuracy and simplicity of polynomial functions. The modified couple stres...

Tak Wing Chan is affiliated with the Department of Sociology at the University of Oxford. Brendan Halpin is affiliated with the Department of Government and Society at the University of Limerick. ABSTRACT: This article uses recent panel data to explore the dynamics of divorce in the United Kingdom. The findings are consistent with the independence hypothesis, but reveal little impact of gender-...

Simulation offers a tool that enables the simulator to compare alternative technologies in an environment that closely models the real world. Advantages of automation from a production perspective can be established by building a simulation model and experimenting with it on a computer. This paper illustrates this by specifically simulating a liner plate tunneling system using MicroCYCLONE, an ...

The installation of pile foundations is complicated by an enormous number of problems. They include unseen subsurface obstacles, lack of contractor experience, and site planning. These major problems and other minor ones make it difficult for the estimator to evaluate the piling project productivity and cost. Therefore, this study is designed to assess these problems using simulation. Both pili...