Fractal geometry theory implied in a composite surface topographic analysis as a means of explanation of the structural characteristics has hardly been reported so far. This paper proposes a new method of roughness peaks ...

Critical infrastructure can be demaged, destroyed or disrupted by deliberate acts of natural disasters,negligence, terrorism, sccidents or computer hacking, criminal activity and malicious behaviour. When it comes to the ...

Innovative construction systems, increasing use of combustible material in facades, less and less space between buildings, increased energy requirements; the transformation of facades in response to these changes requires ...

Researchers in the field of fracture mechanics, today predominantly developing appropriate solution algorithms for problems of solid bodies with cracks. Problems in mechanics generally, related with fracture and fatigue ...

The consideration of the optimal design of the transition zone of turbine shaft to flange has a high impact within the turbines design. The main principles of biomimetics give a new and prosperous point of view on the ...

The main performances of involute gears operations lead to the appearance of nonlinear dynamic behaviour and impact. In this paper the influence of mild wear of the tooth flanks of gears without surface hardening on the ...

The aim of the paper is to point up the possibilities of biomimetics principles in the machine elements design. During last decades, the new requirements in machine elements design are placed in front of the experts. The ...