Discomfort Evaluation on Lively Footbridges with Soft-Rubber Pavement
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AbstractA general approach for the systematic evaluation of the critical buckling load and the determination of the buckling mode is presented. The Navier-Bernoulli beam model is considered, having the...
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AbstractCommon bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) has become, over the last 20 years, a competitive crop in national, regional, and international markets. This situation presents a dynamic environment for...
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AbstractThe common bean is a legume crop distributed worldwide. Dry bean production has gone through increasing difficulties due to relatively low yields in the last few years. Rhizoctonia solani is...
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A Correction to this paper has been published: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-020-02174-8
View ArticleA Common Framework for Tuned and Active Mass Dampers: Application to a...
AbstractThis paper presents a common framework for designing tune mass dampers (TMD) and active mass dampers (AMD) to control the vibrations of shear buildings. This common framework is used for tuning...
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