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Lai, J. (author), Huang, B. (author), You, X. (author), Maschek, M. (author), Zhou, Guofu (author), van Dijk, N.H. (author), Brück, E.H. (author)The Fe<sub>2</sub>P type Mn–Fe–P–Si alloys exhibit a giant magneto-elastic first-order transition, but the large hysteresis limits their performance. Crystal structure evolution and magnetocaloric performance were investigated by varying the Mn and Fe contents at a constant V substitution of 0.02 in Fe<sub>2</sub>P-type (Mn<sub>1.17-x</sub>Fe...journal article 2024
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Lai, Li (author), Dong, You (author), Andriotis, C. (author), Wang, Aijun (author), Lei, Xiaoming (author)Effective transportation network management systems should consider safety and sustainability objectives. Existing research on large-scale transportation network management often employs the assumption that bridges can be considered individually under these objectives. However, this simplification misses accurate system-level representations,...journal article 2024
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Hou, H. (author), Lai, Joseph H.K. (author), Wu, Hao (author), Wang, T. (author)This paper aims to investigate the theoretical and practical links between digital twin (DT) application in heritage facilities management (HFM) from a life cycle management perspective and to signpost the future development directions of DT in HFM.<br/><br/>This state-of-the-art review was conducted using a systematic literature review method....review 2023
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Lai, En Ning (author), Wang-Erlandsson, Lan (author), Virkki, Vili (author), Porkka, Miina (author), van der Ent, R.J. (author)Root zone soil moisture is a key variable representing water cycle dynamics that strongly interact with ecohydrological, atmospheric, and biogeochemical processes. Recently, it was proposed as the control variable for the green water planetary boundary, suggesting that widespread and considerable deviations from baseline variability now...journal article 2023
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Wang, Heng (author), Chen, Feng (author), Shiau, Jim (author), Dias, Daniel (author), Lai, F. (author), Huang, Jianhua (author)Cement-based columns in combination with geosynthetic reinforcement is a well-established soft ground improvement technique to enhance embankment stability. This paper aims to present a finite-element (FE) study based on a case history of a geosynthetic-reinforced column-supported (GRCS) embankment over soft soil. In this study, the columns...journal article 2023
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Zheng, X. (author), Yang, Feng (author), Shiau, Jim (author), Lai, F. (author), Dias, Daniel (author)This paper presents a stability study on the collapse mechanisms of a plane-strain tunnel face in c-ϕ soils using the upper bound finite element method with rigid translatory moving elements (UBFELA-RTME) and nonlinear programming technique. Practical considerations are given to the unlined length influence behind the tunnel face. An advanced...journal article 2023
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Lai, F. (author), Shiau, Jim (author), Keawsawasvong, Suraparb (author), Chen, Fuquan (author), Banyong, Rungkhun (author), Seehavong, Sorawit (author)This study presents a hybrid framework to predict stability solutions of buried structures under active trapdoor conditions in natural clays with anisotropy and heterogeneity by combining physics-based and data-driven modeling. Finite-element limit analysis (FELA) with a newly developed anisotropic undrained shear (AUS) failure criterion is...journal article 2023
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Li, Chutian (author), Lai, F. (author), Shiau, Jim (author), Keawsawasvong, Suraparb (author), Huang, Hanhui (author)A narrow backfill zone is formed when retaining walls are built near existing stabilized structures (e.g., rock faces). In such circumstances, the classical passive earth pressure coefficient is no longer applicable, and a correction factor is required for the design. This paper aims to develop analytical solutions for estimating the passive...journal article 2023
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van der Stel, Stefan D. (author), Lai, Marco (author), Groen, Harald C. (author), Witteveen, Mark (author), Kuhlmann, Koert F.D. (author), Grotenhuis, Brechtje A. (author), Kok, Niels F.M. (author), van Gastel, Mark (author), Hendriks, B.H.W. (author), Ruers, Theo J.M. (author)Introduction: Anastomotic leakage after gastrointestinal surgery has a high impact on patient's quality of life and its origin is associated with inadequate perfusion. Imaging photoplethysmography (iPPG) is a noninvasive imaging technique that measures blood-volume changes in the microvascular tissue bed and detects changes in tissue...journal article 2023
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Perez, S.M. (author), van de Berg, N.J. (author), Manni, Francesca (author), Lai, Marco (author), Rijstenberg, Lucia (author), Hendriks, B.H.W. (author), Dankelman, J. (author), Ewing-Graham, Patricia C. (author), Nieuwenhuyzen, G.M. (author), Van Beekhuizen, Heleen J. (author)The most important prognostic factor for the survival of advanced-stage epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is the completeness of cytoreductive surgery (CRS). Therefore, an intraoperative technique to detect microscopic tumors would be of great value. The aim of this pilot study is to assess the feasibility of near-infrared hyperspectral imaging ...journal article 2022
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Wei, J.C. (author), Blaauw, Bryan (author), van der Pol, D.G.M. (author), Cruz Saldivar, M. (author), Lai, C. (author), Dankelman, J. (author), Horeman, T. (author)Background: In hip arthroplasties, surgeons rely on their experience to assess the stability and balance of hip tissues when fitting the implant to their patients. During the operation, surgeons use a modular, temporary set of implants to feel the tension in the surrounding soft tissues and adjust the implant configuration. This process is...journal article 2022
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Bennett, Gareth J. (author), Lai, Jiang (author), O'Brien, Gordon C. (author), Ragni, D. (author), Avallone, F. (author), Rubio Carpio, A. (author), Pott-Pollenske, Michael (author)This paper examines the use of both flow control and passive low noise technologies to reduce the aerodynamic noise radiated from a modified LAGOON landing gear, as tested in the EU funded H2020 collaborative research project: INVENTOR, InnoVative dEsign of iNstalled airframe componenTs for aircraft nOise Reduction. At approach to landing,...conference paper 2022
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Lai, Marco (author), Skyrman, Simon (author), Kor, Flip (author), Homan, Robert (author), El-Hajj, Victor Gabriel (author), Babic, Drazenko (author), Edstrom, Erik (author), Terander, Adrian Elmi (author), Hendriks, B.H.W. (author), De With, Peter H.N. (author)Background: Neurosurgical procedures are complex and require years of training and experience. Traditional training on human cadavers is expensive, requires facilities and planning, and raises ethical concerns. Therefore, the use of anthropomorphic phantoms could be an excellent substitute. The aim of the study was to design and develop a...journal article 2022
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Lai, F. (author), Zhang, Ningning (author), Liu, Songyu (author), Yang, Dayu (author)Active earth pressure on retaining structures supporting a narrow column of soil cannot be properly analysed using Coulomb's theory. Finite element limit analysis (FELA) shows that the soil form multiple failure surfaces if the soil column is sufficiently narrow. This paper proposes a framework for active earth pressure estimation for narrow...journal article 2022
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Lai, Marco (author), van der Stel, Stefan D. (author), Groen, Harald C. (author), van Gastel, Mark (author), Kuhlmann, Koert F.D. (author), Ruers, Theo J.M. (author), Hendriks, B.H.W. (author)Surgical excision is the golden standard for treatment of intestinal tumors. In this surgical procedure, inadequate perfusion of the anastomosis can lead to postoperative complications, such as anastomotic leakages. Imaging photoplethysmography (iPPG) can potentially provide objective and real-time feedback of the perfusion status of tissues....journal article 2022
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Lai, F. (author), Liu, Songyu (author), Li, Yaoliang (author), Sun, Yanxiao (author)The development of installation technologies of open caissons has been lagging behind increasingly complex construction conditions. For such purpose, a new installation technology of large diameter deeply-buried (LDDB) open caissons has been developed and then used for construction of twin LDDB caissons into undrained ground with stiff soils...journal article 2022
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Yang, Dayu (author), Lai, F. (author), Liu, Songyu (author)There is currently a lack of an available design approach to estimate the earth pressure in narrow backfills behind retaining walls rotated about the top (RT). The considerations of some significant factors, primarily load transfer mechanisms (soil arching effect and horizontal shear stress in soils), failure mechanisms (shape and number of...journal article 2022
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Skyrman, Simon (author), Burström, Gustav (author), Lai, Marco (author), Manni, Francesca (author), Hendriks, B.H.W. (author), Frostell, Arvid (author), Edström, Erik (author), Persson, Oscar (author), Elmi-Terander, Adrian (author)Glial tumors grow diffusely in the brain. Survival is correlated to the extent of tumor removal, but tumor borders are often invisible. Resection beyond the borders as defined by conventional methods may further improve prognosis. In this proof-of-concept study, we evaluate diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) for discrimination between...journal article 2022
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Lai, F. (author), Chen, Fuquan (author), Liu, Songyu (author), Keawsawasvong, Suraparb (author), Shiau, Jim (author)Pit-in-pit (PIP) excavations in an aquifer–aquitard system likely undergo catastrophic failures under the hydraulic uplift, the associated undrained stability problem, however, has not been well analyzed in the past. To this end, a hypothetical model of PIP braced excavation in typical soil layers of Shanghai, China is developed using the...journal article 2022
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Chen, Fuquan (author), Liu, Liyang (author), Lai, F. (author), Gavin, Kenneth (author), Flynn, Kevin N. (author), Li, Yida (author)Large-diameter monopiles are widely used as the foundation to support offshore wind turbines (OWTs) in shallow coastal waters. The benefits of small-to-medium diameter tapered piles have been reported in the past. The potential use of large-diameter tapered monopiles installed by impact driving to support OWTs is thus presented, and then...journal article 2022