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Constitutive Modeling and Dynamic Impact Analysis of Bighorn Sheep Horn
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Author
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Li, Zheng
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Date Created
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2022
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Subjects--Topical
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Mechanical engineering
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Description
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Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) is known for its giant spiral horns that can sustain impact loading at a speed up to 5.5 m/s during ramming without causing severe damage or head concussion. The bighorn sheep horn is composed of a keratin-based bio...
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Evaluation of the lateral response of micropiles via full scale load testing
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Author
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Babalola, Michael
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Date Created
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2011
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Subjects--Topical
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Civil engineering, Geotechnical engineering, Design
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Description
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Micropiles are a relatively new deep foundation technology in the United States. As an alternative to driven piles or drilled shafts, micropiles can provide substantial support while minimizing cost, environmental impact, and harmful construction ...
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Mechanical Characterization of Boron-Based One-Dimensional Nanostructures by Various Techniques
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Author
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Jiang, Youfei
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Date Created
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2015
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Subjects--Topical
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Mechanical engineering, Materials science, Nanoscience
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Description
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One-dimensional (1D) nanostructures, such as nanotubes, nanowires and nanobelts, have attracted considerable interests in the last two decades because of their exceptional physical, chemical, and electrical properties. Engineering applications of ...
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RAPID AND DYNAMIC LOAD TESTING OF INSTRUMENTED PZ27 STEEL SHEET PILES
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Author
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Rice, Corey
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Date Created
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2020
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Subjects--Topical
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Civil engineering
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Description
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Pile foundations are typically used for structures underlain by weaker soils in order to increase the soil resistance and, subsequently, the axial capacity. In bridge abutments, sheet piles are typically used as facing elements for soil retention ...
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Science of Multiphysics Behavior of Si/C Composite Active Particles in Anodes
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Author
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Gao, Xiang
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Date Created
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2021
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Subjects--Topical
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Mechanical engineering
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Description
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The rapidly growing demands on energy storage technologies over the last decade have imposed further requirements for the high energy/power density, safety, and durability of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Si/C composite materials have attracted en...