In this paper a nonlinear investigation is presented for impact response of functionally
graded material plates which are resting on a nonlinear three-parameter elastic foundation …

For several decades, researchers have attempted to develop statistical models through
individual and combined use of ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) and rebound hammer data to …

In this paper, we introduce a new variant of the BFGS method designed to perform well
when gradient measurements are corrupted by noise. We show that treating the secant …

An approach to the analysis of the influence of impact loading on creep, accumulation of
hidden damage and fracture of structural elements made of functionally graded materials …

Silica Aerogel composites are ultra-low density, highly porous foam-like materials that
exhibit excellent thermal insulation and high strain recovery characteristics. In the present …

The goal of this thesis is to develop new numerical techniques for the solution of noisy
optimization problems. Noisy optimization problems occur in diverse fields, such as …

Development of surface-engineering strategies, which are facile, versatile, and mild, are
highly desirable in tailor-made functionalization of high-performance bioinspired …

Hybrid nanocomposite hydrogels, as admixtures for internal curing of cementitious
materials, have been widely studied. This study analyzes the effect of applying 0.5%(wt/wt …

Recently, additive manufacturing has become popular among researchers and scientists
due to its unique ability to produce complex parts. Hence, this chapter deals with the additive …

O tecido tendinoso apresenta um comportamento mecânico dependente das fibras
colágenas e do arranjo e da proporção de seus constituintes. O conhecimento do …