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Publication date: 4 January 2016

Mohammad Saeed Seif and Mohammad Tavakoli Dakhrabadi

The purpose of this paper is to present a fast, economical and practical method for mathematical modeling of aerodynamic characteristics of rectangular wing in ground (WIG…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to present a fast, economical and practical method for mathematical modeling of aerodynamic characteristics of rectangular wing in ground (WIG) effect.

Design/methodology/approach

Reynolds averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) equations were converted to Bernoulli equation by reasonable assumptions. Also, Helmbold’s equation has been developed for calculation of the slope of wing lift coefficient in ground effect by defining equivalent aspect ratio (ARe). Comparison of present work results against the experimental results has shown good agreement.

Findings

A practical mathematical modeling with lower computational time and higher accuracy was presented for calculating aerodynamic characteristics of rectangular WIG effect. The relative error between the present work results and the experimental results was less than 8 per cent. Also, the accuracy of the proposed method was checked by comparing with the numerical methods. The comparison showed fairly good accuracy.

Research limitations/implications

Aerodynamic surfaces in ground effect were used for reducing wetted surface and increasing speed in high-speed marine and novel aeronautical vehicles.

Practical implications

The proposed method is useful for investigation of aerodynamic performance of WIG vehicles and racing boats with aerodynamic surfaces in ground effect.

Originality/value

The proposed method has reduced the computational time significantly as compared to numerical simulation that allows conceptual design of the WIG crafts and is also economical.

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Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: An International Journal, vol. 88 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0002-2667

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Publication date: 22 May 2007

E. Jahanbakhsh, R. Panahi and M.S. Seif

This study aims to present compatible computational fluid dynamics procedure for calculation of incompressible three‐dimensional time‐dependent flow with complicated free surface…

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Purpose

This study aims to present compatible computational fluid dynamics procedure for calculation of incompressible three‐dimensional time‐dependent flow with complicated free surface deformation. A computer software is developed and validated using a variety of academic test cases.

Design/methodology/approach

Two fluids are modeled as a single continuum with a fluid property jump at the interface by solving a scalar transport equation for volume fraction. In conjunction, the conservation equations for mass and momentum are solved using fractional step method. Here, a finite volume discretisation and colocated arrangement are used.

Findings

The developed code results in accurate simulation of interfacial flows, e.g. Rayleigh‐Taylor instability, sloshing and dambreaking problems. All results are in good concordance with experimental data especially when there are two phases with high density ratio.

Research limitations/implications

Turbulence, which has great importance in a wide variety of real world phenomena, is not considered in the present formulation and left for future researches.

Originality/value

Here, an integrated numerical simulation for transient interfacial flows is presented. In this way, the pressure integral term in Navier‐Stokes equation is discretised based on a newly developed interpolation which results in non‐oscillative velocity field especially in free surface.

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International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, vol. 17 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0961-5539

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Publication date: 13 August 2024

Xiaohui Xiong, Jiaxu Geng, Kaiwen Wang and Xinran Wang

This paper aims to investigate the effect of different wing height layouts on the aerodynamic performance and flow structure of high-speed train, in a train-wing coupling method…

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Purpose

This paper aims to investigate the effect of different wing height layouts on the aerodynamic performance and flow structure of high-speed train, in a train-wing coupling method with multiple tandem wings installed on the train roof.

Design/methodology/approach

The improved delayed detached eddy simulation method based on shear stress transport k-ω turbulence model has been used to conduct computational fluid dynamics simulation on the train with three different wing height layouts, at a Reynolds number of 2.8 × 106. The accuracy of the numerical method has been validated by wind tunnel experiments.

Findings

The wing height layout has a significant effect on the lift, while its influence on the drag is weak. There are three distinctive vortex structures in the flow field: wingtip vortex, train body vortex and pillar vortex, which are influenced by the variation in wing height layout. The incremental wing layout reduces the mixing and merging between vortexes in the flow field, weakening the vorticity and turbulence intensity. This enhances the pressure difference between the upper and lower surfaces of both the train and wings, thereby increasing the overall lift. Simultaneously, it reduces the slipstream velocity at platform and trackside heights.

Originality/value

This paper contributes to understanding the aerodynamic characteristics and flow structure of a high-speed train coupled with wings. It provides a reference for the design aiming to achieve equivalent weight reduction through aerodynamic lift synergy in trains.

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International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, vol. 34 no. 10
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0961-5539

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Publication date: 15 December 2021

Fuminobu Ozaki, Ying Liu and Kai Ye

The purpose of this study is to clarify both tensile and shear strength for self-drilling screws, which are manufactured from high-strength, martensitic-stainless and austenitic…

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The purpose of this study is to clarify both tensile and shear strength for self-drilling screws, which are manufactured from high-strength, martensitic-stainless and austenitic stainless-steel bars, and the load-bearing capacity of single overlapped screwed connections using steel sheets and self-drilling screws at elevated temperatures.

Design/methodology/approach

Tensile/shear loading tests for the self-drilling screw were conducted to obtain basic information on the tensile and shear strengths at elevated temperatures and examine the relationships between both. Shear loading tests for the screwed connections at elevated temperatures were conducted to examine the shear strength and transition of failure modes depending on the test temperature.

Findings

The tensile and shear strengths as well as the reduction factors at the elevated temperature for each steel grade of the self-drilling screw were quantified. Furthermore, either screw shear or sheet bearing failure mode depending on the test temperature was observed for the screwed connection.

Originality/value

The transition of the failure modes for the screwed connection could be explained using the calculation formulae for the shear strengths at elevated temperatures, which were proposed in this study.

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Journal of Structural Fire Engineering, vol. 13 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2040-2317

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Publication date: 4 February 2025

Tayyeb Pourreza, Ali Alijani, Vahid A. Maleki and Admin Kazemi

The study explores frequency curves and natural frequencies as functions of crack length, crack angle, magnetic field strength and small size effects under the three boundary…

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Purpose

The study explores frequency curves and natural frequencies as functions of crack length, crack angle, magnetic field strength and small size effects under the three boundary conditions.

Design/methodology/approach

This study investigates the nonlinear dynamics of a single-layered graphene nanoplate with an arbitrarily oriented crack under the influence of a magnetic field. The research focuses on three boundary conditions: simply supported, clamped and clamped-simply supported. The crack effect is modeled by incorporating membrane forces and additional flexural moments created by the crack into the equation of motion.

Findings

Results reveal that increasing the crack length, small size effects and magnetic field intensity reduces the flexural stiffness of the nanoplate, increases the compressive load and lowers its natural frequency. Additionally, excessive magnetic field intensity may lead to static buckling. The critical dimensionless magnetic fields are found to be 33.6, 95.1 and 72.3 for All edges of the nanoplate are simply supported (SSSS), fully clamped edges (CCCC) and two opposite edges are clamped and the other are simply supported (CSCS) nanoplates, respectively. Furthermore, for SSSS and CCCC boundary conditions, an increase in the crack angle results in a softening behavior of the hard spring. In contrast, the SCSC boundary condition exhibits the opposite behavior. These findings emphasize the importance of considering the effects of angled cracks and electromagnetic loads in the analysis and design of graphene-based nanostructures.

Originality/value

Novel equations are derived to account for the applied loads induced by the magnetic field. The nonlinear equation of motion is discretized using the Galerkin technique, and its analytical response is obtained via the multiple time-scales perturbation technique.

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International Journal of Structural Integrity, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1757-9864

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Publication date: 4 July 2024

Zeerak Waryam Sajid, Shayan Ali Khan, Fazal Hussain, Fahim Ullah, Rao Arsalan Khushnood and Nancy Soliman

Infill materials play a pivotal role in determining buildings’ life cycle costing (LCC) and environmental impacts. International standards prescribe LCC and life cycle assessments…

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Infill materials play a pivotal role in determining buildings’ life cycle costing (LCC) and environmental impacts. International standards prescribe LCC and life cycle assessments (LCA) to assess materials’ economic and environmental sustainability. The existing methods of LCC and LCA are tedious and time-consuming, reducing their practical application. This study sought to integrate LCC and LCA with building information modeling (BIM) to develop a swift and efficient approach for evaluating the life cycle performance of infill materials.

Design/methodology/approach

The BIM model for a case study was prepared using Autodesk Revit®, and the study included four infill materials (lightweight aggregate concrete block (LECA), autoclaved cellular concrete (AAC), concrete masonry and bricks). LCC was conducted using Revit® and Autodesk Insight 360® to estimate costs incurred across different project phases. LCA was conducted using “One Click LCA®,” a BIM-based platform featuring a comprehensive material inventory. Carbon emissions, acidification, and eutrophication were chosen as environmental impact factors for LCA.

Findings

LECA was the preferred choice due to its lower cost and environmental impact. Its lifetime cost of $440,618 was 5.4% lower than bricks’, with 2.8% lower CO2 emissions than AAC’s, which were second-place options, respectively. LECA had 6.4 and 27% lower costs than concrete blocks, and AAC’s carbon emissions were 32 and 58% lower than concrete blocks and bricks, respectively.

Originality/value

BIM has been employed for life cycle analysis in existing literature, but its efficacy in evaluating the lifetime costs and environmental impacts of infill materials remains unexplored. The current study presents a BIM-based approach for conducting LCC and LCA of infill materials, facilitating informed decision-making during the planning phase and promoting sustainable construction practices.

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Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2046-6099

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Publication date: 7 October 2021

Lisa Choe, Selvarajah Ramesh, Xu Dai, Matthew Hoehler and Matthew Bundy

The purpose of this paper is to report the first of four planned fire experiments on the 9.1 × 6.1 m steel composite floor assembly as part of the two-story steel framed building…

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The purpose of this paper is to report the first of four planned fire experiments on the 9.1 × 6.1 m steel composite floor assembly as part of the two-story steel framed building constructed at the National Fire Research Laboratory.

Design/methodology/approach

The fire experiment was aimed to quantify the fire resistance and behavior of full-scale steel–concrete composite floor systems commonly built in the USA. The test floor assembly, designed and constructed for the 2-h fire resistance rating, was tested to failure under a natural gas fueled compartment fire and simultaneously applied mechanical loads.

Findings

Although the protected steel beams and girders achieved matching or superior performance compared to the prescribed limits of temperatures and displacements used in standard fire testing, the composite slab developed a central breach approximately at a half of the specified rating period. A minimum area of the shrinkage reinforcement (60 mm2/m) currently permitted in the US construction practice may be insufficient to maintain structural integrity of a full-scale composite floor system under the 2-h standard fire exposure.

Originality/value

This work was the first-of-kind fire experiment conducted in the USA to study the full system-level structural performance of a composite floor system subjected to compartment fire using natural gas as fuel to mimic a standard fire environment.

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Journal of Structural Fire Engineering, vol. 13 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2040-2317

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Publication date: 9 February 2022

Naoya Yotsumoto, Takeo Hirashima and Koji Toyoda

This paper aims to investigate the fire performance of composite beams when considering the hogging moment resistance of the fin-plate beam-to-girder joints including the effect…

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Purpose

This paper aims to investigate the fire performance of composite beams when considering the hogging moment resistance of the fin-plate beam-to-girder joints including the effect of continuity of reinforcements.

Design/methodology/approach

Experiments on composite beams with fin-plate joints protected only at the beam ends are conducted. The test parameter is the specification of reinforcement, which affects the rotational restraint of the beam ends. In addition, a simple method for predicting the failure time of the beam using an evaluation model based on the bending moment resistance of the beam considering the hogging moment resistance of the fin-plate joint and the reinforcement is also presented.

Findings

The test results indicate that the failure time of the beam is extended by the hogging moment resistance of the joints. This is particularly noticeable when using a reinforcing bar with a large plastic deformation capability. The predicted failure times based on the evaluation method corresponded well with the test results.

Originality/value

Recent studies have proposed large deformation analysis methods using FEM that can be used for fire-resistant design of beams including joints, but these cannot always be applicable in practice due to the cost and its complexity. Our method can consider the hogging moment resistance of the joint and the temperature distribution in the axial direction using a simple method without requirement of FEM.

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Journal of Structural Fire Engineering, vol. 13 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2040-2317

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Publication date: 17 February 2025

Masood Karamoozian and Hong Zhang

This study explores the revolutionary potential of merging building information modeling (BIM) and ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) in prefabricated shell building design…

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Purpose

This study explores the revolutionary potential of merging building information modeling (BIM) and ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) in prefabricated shell building design, aiming to redefine the architectural landscape.

Design/methodology/approach

The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of structural performance data with qualitative case studies of real-world applications. Specific methods include finite element analysis (FEA) for assessing structural integrity and interviews with industry experts to gather insights on practical implementation.

Findings

The integration of BIM and UHPC enables the design of structures that are efficient, sustainable and architecturally innovative. Key findings include improved load-bearing capacity, reduced material usage and enhanced design flexibility.

Research limitations/implications

The study focuses on technical aspects, with limited exploration of economic or regulatory factors. Future research could address these areas to provide a more comprehensive understanding.

Practical implications

The findings offer valuable insights for architects, engineers and construction professionals, demonstrating how BIM and UHPC can enhance the efficiency, sustainability and aesthetic appeal of prefabricated shell building designs.

Social implications

The adoption of BIM and UHPC in prefabricated shell building design promotes the creation of robust and eco-friendly built environments, contributing to societal well-being through enhanced sustainability and reduced carbon footprints.

Originality/value

This study provides a novel perspective on the synergistic use of BIM and UHPC, offering justifications through empirical data and expert testimonials that highlight the unique advantages of this integration in modern construction.

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Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0969-9988

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Publication date: 18 July 2023

Razib Chandra Chanda, Ali Vafaei-Zadeh, Haniruzila Hanifah and T. Ramayah

The main objective of this study is to investigate the factors that influence the adoption intention of cloud computing services among individual users using the extended theory…

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Purpose

The main objective of this study is to investigate the factors that influence the adoption intention of cloud computing services among individual users using the extended theory of planned behavior.

Design/methodology/approach

A purposive sampling technique was used to collect a total of 339 data points, which were analyzed using SmartPLS to derive variance-based structural equation modeling and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA).

Findings

The results obtained from PLS-SEM indicate that attitude towards cloud computing, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, perceived security, cost-effectiveness, and performance expectancy all have a positive and significant impact on the adoption intention of cloud computing services among individual users. On the other hand, the findings from fsQCA provide a clear interpretation and deeper insights into the adoption intention of individual users of cloud computing services by revealing the complex relationships between multiple combinations of antecedents. This helps to understand the reasons for individual users' adoption intention in emerging countries.

Practical implications

This study offers valuable insights to cloud service providers and cyber entrepreneurs on how to promote cloud computing services to individual users in developing countries. It helps these organizations understand their priorities for encouraging cloud computing adoption among individual users from emerging countries. Additionally, policymakers can also understand their role in creating a comfortable and flexible cloud computing access environment for individual users.

Originality/value

This study has contributed to the increasingly growing empirical literature on cloud computing adoption and demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed theoretical framework in identifying the potential reasons for the slow growth of cloud computing services adoption in the developing world.

Details

Kybernetes, vol. 53 no. 11
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0368-492X

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