Train-induced ground vibrations can cause major problems in structures that accommodate
sensitive apparatus or located in densely populated districts. Wave barriers are used …

Train-induced ground vibrations are one of the major disadvantages of the railway
transportation particularly in urban areas. These vibrations can cause discomfort to the …

Fast stress wave attenuation in composites is highly desired in many industry fields.
Biological composites such as those in the beak of woodpeckers provide great inspiration …

Semicrystalline polyethylene (PE) is attractive for a variety of mechanically demanding
applications, where shock compression can occur. Although often highly crystalline, PE …

This paper uses the Bloch-Floquet theory based on the modified non-dominated sorting
genetic algorithm-II (NSGA-II) to investigate the optimal design of wave barriers to attenuate …

Vertical vibration of structures due to strong near-field earthquakes could culminate in
catastrophic consequences. In this article, the optimum patterns of two types of wave barriers …

In this paper, a robust parallel finite-element/genetic-algorithm (FE/GA) procedure is
presented for finding the optimal layout of wave barriers in the ground alongside the …

Studying wave propagation in heterogeneous structures can become computationally
expensive because they rely on detailed finite element models to ensure accuracy. This …

Traditionally, the effects of seismic forces on structures have been mitigated by installing
supplemental energy dissipation systems. In this paper, a new approach is explored for the …

Sažetak Demolishing a tall chimney by directional blasting can save time and cost.
However, the blasting vibration and the touchdown vibration of the parts of the chimney …