The problem of metal-plate-connected wood joints is an important aspect structure design and research. Metal-plate-connection (MPC), tenon-mortise connection pin are the three most common forms in timber structures. mechanical properties safety joint connections structures great value to evaluate performance building components anisotropic its susceptible external factors (e.g., moisture conten...

the effect of steel plate thickness on the repair effectiveness of rc beam is presented in this paper. a total of four beams were tested, one beam repaired by cfrp with a thickness of 1.2 mm and used as a control beam, and three beams repaired by a steel plate. steel plates with a thickness of 2 mm, 3 mm, and 4 mm were used in repairing the beams. the maximum load-carrying capacity, deflection ...

dye-sensitized solar cells present promising low-cost alternatives to the conventional silicon (si)-based solar cells. the counter electrode  generally consists of pt deposited onto fto plate. since pt is rare and expensive metal, nanostructured carbonaceous materials have been widely investigated as a promising alternative to replace it. carbon nanotubes  have shown significant properties such...