Strain-based methodology for mixed-mode I plus II fracture: A new partitioning method for bi-material adhesively bonded joints: A new partitioning method for bi-material adhesively bonded joints

The dissemination of composite materials introduces applications of hybrid structures with composite and metal parts. The development of reliable methodologies to evaluate the performance of these structures is required. In this work, the mixed-mode fracture behaviour of a bi-material adhesively bonded joint is investigated. A new strain...

The economic performance of supply chain(s) served by the mega freight transport vehicles

This paper deals with the economic performances of supply chain(s) served by different including the mega freight transport vehicles. These performances are considered as a dimension of the supply chain’s sustainability together with the infrastructural, technical/technological, operational, environmental, and social performances. The supply...

An analytical model for arching in piled embankments

Most analytical models for the design of piled embankments or load transfer platforms with geosynthetic reinforcement (GR) include two calculation steps. Step 1 calculates the arching behaviour in the fill and step 2 the load-deflection behaviour of the GR. A calculation method for step 2 based on the results of model tests has been published by...

Role of modelling in the development of design methods for basal reinforced piled embankments

The paper details the role modelling (analytical, physical and numerical) has played in the development of design methods for basal reinforced piled embankments; specifically the level of embankment arching and the determination of the magnitude of the tensile loads in the basal reinforcement. The paper also reviews the major national design...

The static strenght of i-beam to circular hollow section column connections

Semi-rigid connections between I-section beams and tubular columns can be used economically for buildings and offshore structures. The lack of stiffening plates allows the fabrication of these connections in a cost effective way. Furthermore, by taking into account the connection strength and stiffness, the connections are also economically in...