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Outdoor earthquake shake table contributes to greater structural safety
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Outdoor earthquake shake table contributes to greater structural safety

In June, this 10-story, cold-formed steel-framed building will be put to the test at the UC San Diego outdoor earthquake simulator. This is...

Physical cloaking works like a disappearing act for structural defects
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Physical cloaking works like a disappearing act for structural defects

Researchers created microstructures to shield a defect shaped like a rabbit. Credit: Paulino et al/Princeton University Whether designing a window in an airliner...

Intelligent, networked systems for structural monitoring
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Intelligent, networked systems for structural monitoring

The system was tested at the Laxenburger bridge. Credit: IGMS—TU Graz The safety and durability of transport and building infrastructure are in the...

Researchers use machine learning to ensure safe structural design of steel columns
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Researchers use machine learning to ensure safe structural design of steel columns

The proposed hybrid model leverages machine learning for accurately predicting the ultimate axial strength of CFRP-strengthened CFST columns. Credit: Jin-Kook Kim of Seoul...

Tactile perception method uses structural color for precision
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Tactile perception method uses structural color for precision

Schematics of tactile perception method based on flexible grating structural color. Credit: National Science Review (2024). DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwae413 A team led by Prof....

Multifunctional structural battery achieves both high energy density and load-bearing capacity
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Multifunctional structural battery achieves both high energy density and load-bearing capacity

Credit: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2024). DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c08698 Structural batteries are used in industries such as eco-friendly, energy-based automobiles, mobility, and aerospace,...