As many coal-fired power plants designed for baseload service are asked to cycle, unforeseen stresses have been introduced to boiler pressure parts. Understanding the effects and implementing ...

All-ceramic dental restorations have been widely applied in prosthodontics because of their aesthetic, biocompatible and inert properties. 1 Among the major shortcomings of brittle ceramics is ...

The study investigates the cyclic bond behavior of FRP bars from four key parameters—bar diameter, embedment length, concrete strength, and rib geometry—leading to the development of a unified bond ...