Toughened ceramics, or bridging ceramics, are being developed in an attempt to widen the application base of traditional ceramics, which are brittle and have low resistance to crack extension. The crack growth resistan ...

A backward fall is a major cause of hip fractures. Hip fractures have the potential to increase the mortality rate of older adults. Thus, the prevention of backward falls by older adults is a critical subject to be studi ...

Many conventionally reinforced concrete deck girder (RCDG) bridges were built in the US during the 1950s, throughout the expansion of the Interstate System. Designs followed the AASHO standard of the time, which permitte ...

Because of its attractive material properties like high hardness, high toughness, and excellent high temperature strength, materials like silicon nitride are becoming more common for use in high performance applications. ...

A measurement system has been developed to continuously record pressure data between the sole of the foot and the shoe. Five force sensing resistors are mounted to an insole suitable for shoe insertion. The sensors are l ...

Non-destructive testing methods and applications have become of increasing interest due to the worldwide aging and deteriorating infrastructure network. In the field of Civil Engineering, bridges and bridge components as ...

Metallic foams have become widely available and have unique properties that make them attractive for use in a variety of engineering applications. Due to their complex structure, the behavior of foams under complex loa ...