Abstract We investigate a one-dimensional nonlinear model of thermo-electroelasticity in extended thermodynamics and quasi-electrostatic regime, with thermal conductivity and relaxation time dependent on temperature and heat flux. The aim is to assess the effect of quadratic nonlinear couplings between mechanical, thermal, and electric fields, known to impact solution stability. Two wave

Abstract Captioning images involves using vision and language models to describe images concisely. Successful captioning requires extracting key information, including the image's topic. While state-of-the-art methods use topic modeling on caption text, this lacks consideration of the image's semantic information. Concept modeling, which extracts concepts directly from images and caption text, can

Abstract This paper aimed at addressing and examining the major opportunities and challenging facing relevant stakeholders to utilize electric vehicles (EVs) for freight transportation. Through PESTEL analysis and stakeholders’ questionnaire, we were able to understand the governmental effort done so far and understand the stakeholders’ needs and potential to shift towards EV trucks for freight

Abstract This research project addresses the electric vehicle routing problem with fuzzy demands, soft time windows, and fuzzy real-time traffic conditions. A mixed-integer programming model was developed, and a two-phase solution approach was proposed. The first phase examined the effect of recharging, while the second phase studied the impact of real-time traffic conditions. To overcome the

Abstract Modern home appliances are designed to be intelligent, performing complex activities to make our lives easier. However, unexpected failures, such as error codes in automatic washing machines, can be confusing for users. Discrete event models can be used to improve the prediction of appliance behavior and avoid this scenario. These models can help identify the root cause of the error

Abstract The project aims to address the environmental impact of olive leaf waste by converting it into a sustainable and eco-friendly solution. By utilizing advanced techniques, we extract natural compounds from olive leaves and transform them into a green corrosion inhibitor, offering an effective and renewable alternative for various industries while reducing waste and promoting a greener

Abstract Transforming bagasse, the fibrous residue of sugarcane processing, into eco-friendly single-use plates, this project innovatively addresses both environmental concerns and agricultural waste management. By harnessing advanced technologies, the project aims to produce durable and biodegradable plates, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic tableware. Fund STDF Prototypes

Abstract Repeated hanger failures were observed in the steam condenser reject lines of a multi-unit nuclear power station, attributed to shear fractures of the threaded end of the hanger rods. The failures occurred at the same location in the piping run, near a reducer and an elbow where the stream flow changes direction. While condensed steam water slug impact is a possibility, the primary cause

Abstract A square cylinder may gallop if subjected to fluid flow, experiencing a self-excited vibration mode that can harvest energy for low-power applications. The harvested power is typically low and depends on the upstream flow velocity and system dynamic parameters. In this project, the influence of nonlinear stiffness induced by two repulsive magnetic poles on the galloping response of square

Abstract In this project, numerical analysis models acoustic modes in cavities. Different cavities with various aspect ratios are used. The square cross-section cavity created a spinning mode. However, a small change from the square configuration created an attenuation of the amplitude, which impacts the mode. More importantly, the shear layer changed according to the acoustic mode behavior such