... A numerical analysis is performed to determine the maximum shear stress on the fasten bolts. The rainwater propeller pump is examined in operation at normal conditions and when one blade is progressively blocked. Findings The failure mechanism of the rainwater pump impeller is determined. Research...

...Farshad Hashemi Rezvani; Behrouz Behnam; Hamid Reza Ronagh; M. Shahria Alam Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the failure progression resistance of the steel moment-resisting frames subjected to various beam-removal scenarios after application of the design earthquake pertinent...

.... FFS methodologies use different types of acceptance criteria/approach depending on the type of flaw or damage mechanism that is being addressed. The most commonly used criteria are: remaining strength factor (RSF); failure assessment diagram (FAD); crack driving orce (CDFD); and leak...