Advances in Applied Sciences

Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2020

  • Prestress Effect on the Thermomechanical Response of Viscoelastic Plate Under Harmonic Loading

    Oleksandr Ostos, Yaroslav Zhuk

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 20-27
    Received: Mar. 23, 2020
    Accepted: Apr. 13, 2020
    Published: Apr. 23, 2020
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    Abstract: A statement of the coupled thermomechanical problem on forced resonant vibrations and dissipative heating of hinged viscoelastic elastomeric plate is given with account of prestresses present in the plate. It is assumed the prestress is generated as a result of the manufacturing process or preliminary plate service. The problem statement is based o... Show More
  • Maritime Education Training Assessment Based Electronic Chart Display and Information System

    Sun Yang, Peng Xinya, Ding Zexuan

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 28-34
    Received: Apr. 09, 2020
    Accepted: Apr. 27, 2020
    Published: May 14, 2020
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    Abstract: By the amendment adopted at MSC 86, ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) has become mandatory for most ships from 2012. Every deck officer must be familiar with the operation of ECDIS. According to the STCW amendment, Training requirements, both in the use of ECDIS, in general and the specific models onboard, are increasing. Basi... Show More
  • Numerical Simulation Investigation of Seismic Dynamic Response of Pillars in Underground Goaf

    Shaolin Wang, Lei Wang

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 35-40
    Received: May 19, 2020
    Accepted: May 29, 2020
    Published: Jun. 08, 2020
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    Abstract: In order to obtain the dynamic response law of pillars in underground goafs under the action of seismic wave, the acceleration response and dynamic displacement response law of pillars were studied by using the MIDAS-GTS/NX finite element simulation software based on a mine. Results are shown as follows: (1) the response of the top acceleration and... Show More
  • Determination of the Severity of Motorcycle and Tricycle Accidents in Nigeria

    Terungwa Simon Yange, Oluoha Onyekwere, Malik Adeiza Rufai, Charity Ojochogwu Egbunu, Onyinyechukwu Rehoboth Ogboli

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 41-48
    Received: May 11, 2020
    Accepted: May 27, 2020
    Published: Jun. 17, 2020
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    Abstract: Road traffic accidents are a very rampant issue causing injury, loss of lives and property worldwide. In this research, a system for determining the severity of motorcycle accidents in Lokoja Metropolis of Central Nigeria was developed. The research considered different areas that are highly prone to accidents in Lokoja. Although accidents cannot b... Show More
  • Application Analysis of Blockchain Technology in the Field of Emergency Management

    Wang Qiquan, Shao Wenpeng

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 49-56
    Received: Feb. 09, 2020
    Accepted: Feb. 25, 2020
    Published: Jun. 17, 2020
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    Abstract: Aiming at the current situation of emergency management in China, this paper discusses the research status of emergency management construction in China, the main problems existing, and the basis for establishing an emergency management system. Briefly introduce the concept and technical characteristics of the blockchain, propose the irreversible, ... Show More