The layout of irrigation water distribution networks is usually branched. In most of the previous studies pipe sizes of the network had been optimized assuming a predetermined layout of the distribution system. However, only few researches have focused on the simultaneous layout and pipe size optimization. In this study a hybrid approach is adapted for simultaneous layout and pipe size optimiza...

Loss of continuity of the mandible leads to deviation of the residual segment towards the surgical site and alteration in muscle function. This results in facial asymmetry and malocclusion. A corrective device known as 'guide flange prosthesis' is indicated to limit this clinical manifestation. Guide flange prosthesis serves as a training device. It can successfully guide the patient to close t...

Perforated cold-formed steel (PCFS) beams are increasingly used in constructional industry and become popular due to their advantages economic benefit. Apart from the light weight, openings PCFS can also be for services such as pipe utilities release more building space. However, with web perforations may collapse result of web-distortional buckling or flange/web distortional weakness caused by...

Deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil gas exploitation might be challenge due to the fatigue damage at touchdown zone (TDZ). Therefore, development of risers with thicker pipe ends (upset end) is a solution diminish issues related through reducing average axial stress. In current study, manufacturing an upset end was carried out by friction welding in API X65 PLS2 steel outer diameter 220 mm. Consi...

Existing underground pipe jacking methods use a reinforcing rod in a steel tube to obtain structural stiffness. However, some problems such as inconvenience of works and expensive materials resulted from limited working space and reinforcing works are existed. To resolve these problems, a new pipe jacking method, namely PST (Prestressed Segment Tunnel) method, was developed which used joint to ...