Wu Feng^1,2,*, Tengku Anita Raja Hussin¹, Xu Yang³

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2025.071664 - 08 January 2026

Abstract This study investigates the thermo–mechanical behavior of C40 concrete and reinforced concrete subjected to elevated temperatures up to 700°C by integrating experimental testing and advanced numerical modeling. A temperature-indexed Concrete Damage Plasticity (CDP) framework incorporating bond–slip effects was developed in Abaqus to capture both global stress–strain responses and localized damage evolution. Uniaxial compression tests on thermally exposed cylinders provided residual strength data and failure observations for model calibration and validation. Results demonstrated a distinct two-stage degradation regime: moderate stiffness and strength reduction up to ~400°C, followed by sharp deterioration beyond 500°C–600°C, with residual capacity at… More >

Ruigang Zhang^1,*, Qihui Yan², Jialiang Wang¹, Hao Wang¹, Jie Sun², Junjiao Shi²

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.9, pp. 3609-3624, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.066880 - 26 August 2025

Abstract As the core facility of offshore wind power systems, the structural safety of offshore booster stations directly impacts the stable operation of entire wind farms. With the global energy transition toward green and low-carbon goals, offshore wind power has emerged as a key renewable energy source, yet its booster stations face harsh marine environments, including persistent wave impacts, salt spray corrosion, and equipment-induced vibrations. Traditional monitoring methods relying on manual inspections and single-dimensional sensors suffer from critical limitations: low efficiency, poor real-time performance, and inability to capture millinewton-level stress fluctuations that signal early structural fatigue.… More >

Farman Saifi^1,*, Mohd Javaid¹, Abid Haleem¹, S. M. Anas^2,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.3, pp. 2747-2777, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.051490 - 08 July 2024

Abstract Recent industrial explosions globally have intensified the focus in mechanical engineering on designing infrastructure systems and networks capable of withstanding blast loading. Initially centered on high-profile facilities such as embassies and petrochemical plants, this concern now extends to a wider array of infrastructures and facilities. Engineers and scholars increasingly prioritize structural safety against explosions, particularly to prevent disproportionate collapse and damage to nearby structures. Urbanization has further amplified the reliance on oil and gas pipelines, making them vital for urban life and prime targets for terrorist activities. Consequently, there is a growing imperative for computational… More >

Xiaodan Ren^1,*, Tiancan Huang²

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.124, No.2, pp. 411-413, 2020, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2020.012603 - 20 July 2020

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Di Wu¹, Wei Gao^1,2, Chongmin Song¹, Zhen Luo³

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.108, No.5, pp. 331-373, 2015, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2015.108.331

Abstract Two novel mathematical programming approaches are proposed to separately assess non-deterministic behaviour and stability of engineering structures against disparate uncertainties. Within the proposed computational schemes, uncertainties attributed by the material properties, loading regimes, as well as environmental influences are simultaneously incorporated and modelled by the interval approach. The proposed mathematical programming approaches proficiently transform the uncertain structural analyses into deterministic mathematical programs. Two essential aspects of structural analysis, namely linear structural behaviour and bifurcation buckling, have been explicitly investigated. Diverse verifications have been implemented to justify the accuracy and computational efficiency of the proposed approaches More >