Flexible phase-change materials (PCMs) have great potential applicability in thermal energy
storage and temperature control. A binary composite mixture comprising polyethylene …

Modeling damage and fracture in concrete accurately is crucial for a comprehensive
analysis of structures under concurrent thermal and mechanical actions. This paper presents …

Due to the intense exothermic hydration process, early-age concrete undergoes restrained
shrinkage deformation, which can easily lead to cracks in concrete structures during …

Coupled thermo–hydro-mechanical (THM) models are used for the assessment of nuclear
waste disposal, reservoir engineering, and many other branches of geotechnical …

The transition of energy supply from mainly fossil sources to renewable energy sources is
essential for mitigating climate change effects and preparing for a future of sustainable …

We provide a brief review of the results obtained by Booker and Savvidou in their original
1985 paper describing the consolidation around a point heat source embedded in a fluid …

Solid heat storage is an attractive solution for a wider utilisation of solar power for domestic
and commercial applications alike. Thermal efficiency and long-term stability are of major …

This study presents a combined experimental and numerical investigation of the
performance of a new modular sensible heat storage system with a cement based, water …

In this study, a new modular cement based solid-liquid heat storage concept is presented.
Advantages of this storage concept are its scalability, facilitated by a flexible modular …

The use of clean and renewable energy and the abandoning of fossil energy have become
goals of many national and international energy policies. But even when once …