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Integration of 5G Experimentation Infrastructures into a Multi-Site NFV Ecosystem
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2021
The objective of the described protocol is to support the flexible incorporation of 5G experimentation infrastructures into a multi-site NFV ecosystem, through a VPN-based overlay network architecture. Moreover, the protocol defines how to validate the effectiveness of the integration, including a multi-site vertical service deployment with NFV-capable small aerial vehicles.
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In Situ High Pressure Hydrogen Tribological Testing of Common Polymer Materials Used in the Hydrogen Delivery Infrastructure
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2018
A test methodology for quantifying tribological properties of polymers used in hydrogen infrastructure service is demonstrated and characteristic results for a common elastomer are discussed.
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Simulation of Human-induced Vibrations Based on the Characterized In-field Pedestrian Behavior
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2016
A protocol is presented for the characterization of the in-field pedestrian behavior and the simulation of the resulting structural response. Field-tests demonstrate that the in situ identified pacing rate and synchronization rate among the participants constitute an essential input for the simulation and verification of the human-induced loads.
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Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles Supported on Carbon Nanotube with Doped Co and N Atoms and its Catalytic Applications in Hydrogen Production
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2021
Here, we present a protocol to synthesize Co nanoparticles supported on carbon nanotubes with Co- and N- dopants for hydrogen productions.
FAQs
Engineered materials and structural systems create a load path that transfers forces through a facility and into supporting ground or connected elements. Design must account for how those materials and connections carry loads under expected use and environmental conditions. This load-management perspective helps engineers evaluate safety and reliable performance across different infrastructure systems.
Construction methods, patterns of use, environmental conditions, and long-term maintenance all influence infrastructure performance. These factors can change how engineered materials and structural systems behave over time, so planning and design must address them together. Considering these conditions supports safer operation, more reliable service, and decisions about maintenance or renewal.
Planning and design combine geotechnical, structural, transportation, hydraulic, and environmental principles. Geotechnical considerations address the supporting ground, structural principles guide load management, transportation principles shape networks, hydraulic principles inform water systems, and environmental principles address broader effects. Their integration allows engineers to evaluate infrastructure as an interconnected system rather than as isolated components.
Research in materials, monitoring, and modeling helps engineers understand and improve infrastructure performance. Material innovation can support longer service life, while monitoring and modeling contribute information for evaluating existing conditions, predicting performance, and guiding decisions. Together, these approaches can help reduce environmental impacts, improve resilience to hazards, and support more informed renewal.
A practical lifecycle approach connects initial planning and design with construction, use, maintenance, and eventual renewal. Engineers must consider loads, materials, environmental conditions, construction methods, and expected service throughout these stages. Maintaining this connection helps extend service life and supports renewal decisions when existing infrastructure requires improvement or replacement.
Different infrastructure systems require different applications of engineering principles. Transportation networks emphasize connected movement systems, water infrastructure depends on hydraulic considerations, buildings require coordinated structural and environmental design, and energy-related structures must support their intended service. Across all categories, safety, reliability, durability, resilience, and environmental impact remain central performance concerns.