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Skid Resistance Detection Technology Of Highway Pavement Based On Tie‑Pavement Coupling Noise, Ye Wei, Chen Fei, Hu Xiaoyang, Xu Zhengwei, Li Liguo Dec 2024

Skid Resistance Detection Technology Of Highway Pavement Based On Tie‑Pavement Coupling Noise, Ye Wei, Chen Fei, Hu Xiaoyang, Xu Zhengwei, Li Liguo

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to improve the skid resistance detection technology of highway pavement,this paper summarized the advantages and disadvantages of the traditional pavement noise measurement methods,adopted the vehicle-following method to collect the tie-pavement coupling noise,and optimized the specific positional parameters of the microphone.The speed correction of the equivalent continuous A-weighted sound level was realized through the fitting of driving speed and equivalent continuous A-weighted sound level.The characteristic signal of the tie-pavement coupling noise was extracted by the principal component analysis method,and it can effectively suppress interference signals such as traffic noise,wind noise,and engine noise.The envelope noise energy (ENE) was obtained by …


Effect Of Corn Stover Oil On Rheological Properties Of Aged Asphalt And Its Regeneration Effect, Cheng Peifeng, Bai Yue, Li Yiming, Zhang Zhanming Dec 2024

Effect Of Corn Stover Oil On Rheological Properties Of Aged Asphalt And Its Regeneration Effect, Cheng Peifeng, Bai Yue, Li Yiming, Zhang Zhanming

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Corn stover oil,as a kind of bio-oil,is low-carbon and renewable.At the same time,it may restore the performance of aged asphalt.In order to further promote the application of corn stover oil in road engineering,this study explored the effect of corn stover oil as a kind of regeneration agent on the rheological properties of aged asphalt through laboratory experiments and analyzed the regeneration effect.On this basis,the regeneration mechanism of corn stover oil regeneration agent was revealed by using an infrared spectroscopy test and gel permeation chromatography test.The results show that the addition of corn stover oil changes the proportion of aged asphalt …


Research And Practice On Demolition Of Lane Separator In Same Direction Along Zhengzhou‒Luoyang Section Of Lianyungang‒Khorgos Expressway, Zhang Nan, Ji Xiang, Ma Gang Dec 2024

Research And Practice On Demolition Of Lane Separator In Same Direction Along Zhengzhou‒Luoyang Section Of Lianyungang‒Khorgos Expressway, Zhang Nan, Ji Xiang, Ma Gang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to solve the problem arising after the demolition and closure of the lane separator in the same direction along the expressway,this paper systematically introduced the reconstruction method of the lane separator in the same direction by studying the overhaul project along Zhengzhou-Luoyang section of Lianyungang‒Khorgos Expressway.The paper explored the main diseases and potential safety hazards existing in the lane separator in the same direction by checking the compliance of specifications,analyzing the traffic operation status,exploring the characteristics of traffic accidents,and investigating the traffic safety facilities.On this basis,it demonstrated the feasibility of demolishing the lane separator in the same direction.According …


Mechanical Properties Of Alkali‑Activated Slag‑Fly Ash Geopolymers, Liu Yang, Wang Jizhao, Lu Naiwei, Wang Bowen Dec 2024

Mechanical Properties Of Alkali‑Activated Slag‑Fly Ash Geopolymers, Liu Yang, Wang Jizhao, Lu Naiwei, Wang Bowen

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to respond to the national strategy of energy saving and emission reduction and improve the comprehensive utilization rate of industrial waste,the influence of slag content,alkali equivalent,sodium silicate modulus,and water-cement ratio on the compressive strength of slag-fly ash geopolymers was investigated by single variable and orthogonal experiment method.The compressive strength of geopolymers was analyzed by combining XRD,SEM,and porosity.The results show that the gel formation is promoted with the increase in slag content,and the structure of geopolymers is more compact,which is conducive to the development of strength.After 28 days of standard curing,the influence of various factors on the compressive strength …


Mechanical Properties Of Geopolymer‑Stabilized Recycled Aggregates From Construction Solid Wastes, Yuan Kaixin, He Yongjian, Zhang Laijun, Li Hai, Xu Gewei Dec 2024

Mechanical Properties Of Geopolymer‑Stabilized Recycled Aggregates From Construction Solid Wastes, Yuan Kaixin, He Yongjian, Zhang Laijun, Li Hai, Xu Gewei

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to solve the problem of a sharp increase in construction solid wastes and insufficient utilization rate,this paper took slag-fly ash-based geopolymer as an inorganic binder,replaced natural gravels with recycled aggregates from construction solid wastes,and set urban road base layer as the target scene to study the mechanical properties of geopolymer-stabilized recycled aggregates at different contents.The results show that with the increase in geopolymer content,the maximum dry density of the mixture increases.The optimum moisture content increases.The unconfined compressive strength of the mixture increases with the increase in geopolymer content and curing age and decreases with the increase in recycled …


Comparative Experimental Study On Deformation Characteristics Of High Liquid Limit Soil Under Different Dry And Wet States, Qin Lingwei, Zhang Rui, Li Lu, Xiao Yupeng Dec 2024

Comparative Experimental Study On Deformation Characteristics Of High Liquid Limit Soil Under Different Dry And Wet States, Qin Lingwei, Zhang Rui, Li Lu, Xiao Yupeng

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to further reveal the internal mechanism of the influence of solid-like bound water on the deformation characteristics of high liquid limit soil,the difference in the influence of different bound water contents on the deformation of soil samples was analyzed through the comparison of dry and wet sides.Four types of high liquid limit soil with different water contents at the same dry density were used,and a low liquid limit soil was used as a comparison sample to carry out a deformation test.The volumetric flask method was used to test the content of adsorbed bound water in each test soil …


Influence Of Loading Methods On Compression Modulus Of Red Sandstone Soil Solidified With Biological Enzyme And Cement, He Liang, Zhang Haixiang, Guan H Ongxin, Li Huili, Yang Hairong, Liu Hongfu Dec 2024

Influence Of Loading Methods On Compression Modulus Of Red Sandstone Soil Solidified With Biological Enzyme And Cement, He Liang, Zhang Haixiang, Guan H Ongxin, Li Huili, Yang Hairong, Liu Hongfu

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

There are various methods to test the modulus of cement-stabilized mixtures.The stiffness performance of cement-stabilized materials will be affected after adding biological enzymes.In order to systematically analyze the influence of loading conditions on the compression modulus of the red sandstone soil solidified with biological enzyme and cement,compressive modulus tests were conducted on the red sandstone soil solidified with biological enzyme and cement by using three static modulus test methods including monotonic loading method of middle section,stepwise loading and unloading method of top surface,and stepwise loading and unloading method of middle section,as well as dynamic modulus method of top surface and …


Optimization Of Mix Proportion For New Jersey Precast Concrete Safety Barriers And Performance Tests Under Integral Concrete Vibrating, Chen Lin, Li Beian, Li Yuanrui, Zhao Zixiang Dec 2024

Optimization Of Mix Proportion For New Jersey Precast Concrete Safety Barriers And Performance Tests Under Integral Concrete Vibrating, Chen Lin, Li Beian, Li Yuanrui, Zhao Zixiang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

New Jersey safety barriers are the most commonly used form of guardrails in highway median separators due to their excellent safety protection.In response to the cost reduction and quality improvement,efficient and rapid preparation process,and quality issues of New Jersey precast concrete safety barriers,this article adopted the automation production process of New Jersey precast safety barriers,optimized concrete mix proportion for precast safety barriers,and studied their performance.The experimental results show that in the designed C 30 concrete,the compressive strength of the concrete mixed with 15% fly ash reaches 39.2 MPa,and th e slump reaches 185 mm.The concrete performance meets the requirements of …


Experimental Study On Shear Behavior Between Nrc‑Uhpc Interface, Chen Zhenkan, Li Junsheng, Shi Quan, Fang Haozhen, Mo Fan, Jiang Haibo Dec 2024

Experimental Study On Shear Behavior Between Nrc‑Uhpc Interface, Chen Zhenkan, Li Junsheng, Shi Quan, Fang Haozhen, Mo Fan, Jiang Haibo

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to investigate the effect of the screw diameter of planted bars and ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) pouring method on the shear behavior of normal reinforced concrete (NRC) and UHPC, two groups of six push-out specimens were designed for shear behavior tests.The results show that after the failure of the concrete bonding force in the NRC-UHPC interface,the screw can maintain shear behavior so that the failure process of the specimen after the load reaches the peak shows ductile characteristics.For specimens with screw diameters of 12 mm and 16 mm,greater screw diameter indicates higher shear capacity of the specimens and …


Design And Construction Process Of Cross‑Beam Supports For Main Tower Of Changtai Changjiang River Bridge, Zeng Jian, Hu Pei, Wang Chao Dec 2024

Design And Construction Process Of Cross‑Beam Supports For Main Tower Of Changtai Changjiang River Bridge, Zeng Jian, Hu Pei, Wang Chao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The construction of the lower cross-beam structure of the main tower of Changtai Changjiang River Bridge has the characteristics of high construction height,large amount of concrete earth volume,and difficult control of down-warping deformation.In order to implement the pouring of the lower cross-beam of the main tower,floor-type steel pipe supports were set at the lower cross-beam,which were used to support the lower cross-beam formwork and bear the load during the concrete pouring.Through the finite element software analysis and calculation,it was found that the asymmetric deformation of the main structure of the lower cross-beam could be effectively controlled,and the overall force of …


Determination Of Manufacturing Parameters Of Large Section Of Continuous Steel Box Beam With Variable Section In Shenzhen‑Zhongshan Passage, Dong Chuangwen, Chen Long, Li Chuanxi Dec 2024

Determination Of Manufacturing Parameters Of Large Section Of Continuous Steel Box Beam With Variable Section In Shenzhen‑Zhongshan Passage, Dong Chuangwen, Chen Long, Li Chuanxi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Accurate calculation of manufacturing parameters is the key to the efficient,high-precision,and rapid installation of large sections of continuous steel box beam bridges.Taking the steel box beam with the variable section in Shenzhen-Zhongshan Passage as the background,this paper first established a finite element model of the beam element in the whole construction process to obtain the pre-camper.Secondly,the average neutral axis position was calculated based on the height of the neutral axis of each beam section.Then,according to the deformation characteristic that the beam length remained unchanged at the mean neutral axis,the pre-camber was superimposed at the mean neutral axis to get the …


Key Technology For Construction Of New Single‑Wall Steel Suspended Box Cofferdam With High Pile Tied Beams In Deep Water, Yang Jinlong, Zhao Lin, Jiang Qunlong Dec 2024

Key Technology For Construction Of New Single‑Wall Steel Suspended Box Cofferdam With High Pile Tied Beams In Deep Water, Yang Jinlong, Zhao Lin, Jiang Qunlong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to ensure the safe,efficient,and economical completion of the construction of the high pile tied beam of Muping Xiangjiang River Bridge in deep water,a new type of single-wall steel suspended box cofferdam was designed to act as the water retaining and enclosure structure during high pile tied beam construction according to the characteristics of deep water level and shallow stratum cover layer at the high pile tied beam location.Through the innovative design of steel casing on the bottom of the steel suspended box cofferdam,the design height of the wall panel and the amount of steel input were reduced.On the …


Influence Factors Of Carbonization Of Tunnel Segment Structure And Life Prediction Analysis, Li Dongbiao, Miao Miao, Shen Caihua, Chen Wei Dec 2024

Influence Factors Of Carbonization Of Tunnel Segment Structure And Life Prediction Analysis, Li Dongbiao, Miao Miao, Shen Caihua, Chen Wei

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

There are many factors that affect the carbonization life of concrete segments in underwater tunnels,and the prediction methods are not uniform.In this paper,combined with actual engineering,the influencing factors and laws of carbonization of concrete segments in underwater tunnels were analyzed,and three methods for predicting the life of concrete segments were established with the crack limit as the control target.The prediction results of the three methods were compared.The results show that the influence of the temperature and CO2 concentration in the tunnel predicted by the three methods on the life of the tunnel lining structure is basically consistent with the existing …


Key Technology For Incremental Launching Construction Of Double Guide Beam Of Steel Box Girder, Sun Xiaoqiang, Yue Xinxing Dec 2024

Key Technology For Incremental Launching Construction Of Double Guide Beam Of Steel Box Girder, Sun Xiaoqiang, Yue Xinxing

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

By taking the incremental launching construction of the steel box girder at the 6th hole of the approach bridge of Baoji Taigu Bridge as the engineering background,the original plan adopted single-guide beam multi-point walking incremental launching technology for assembly and incremental launching on the prestressed reinforced concrete beam of the adjacent hole.Since the middle span of the concrete beam cannot withstand the concentrated force at the incremental launching points,the multi-guide beam multi-point walking incremental launching technology was finally used to arrange the incremental launching points at the transverse diaphragm plate of the end of the concrete beam.By increasing the incremental …


Emergency Vehicle Dispatching Model Considering Demand Urgency And Delivery Fairness, Long Kejun, Liu Jia, Gao Zhibo, Chen Suqian, Zhang Zhonggen Dec 2024

Emergency Vehicle Dispatching Model Considering Demand Urgency And Delivery Fairness, Long Kejun, Liu Jia, Gao Zhibo, Chen Suqian, Zhang Zhonggen

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In emergency vehicle dispatching after unexpected events,it is crucial to prioritize critical nodes with high demand urgency while minimizing excessive delivery delays at other nodes to prevent secondary impacts.On this basis,this study developed an emergency vehicle dispatching model that considered demand urgency and delivery delay fairness.Firstly,the entropy weight-TOPSIS method was used to calculate the demand urgency for each node,and a delivery delay balance index was introduced to minimize disparities in delivery delays between nodes.Secondly,a multi-objective optimization model was established with total delivery time,overall cost,and delivery delay balance as objectives,while considering constraints such as inventory levels at distribution centers and route …


Working Properties Of Steel Tube Batter Piles With Concrete Infill Based On Abaqus, Yang Meiliang, Li Liemin, Sun Kunjiang, Han Rui, Zhong Yang Dec 2024

Working Properties Of Steel Tube Batter Piles With Concrete Infill Based On Abaqus, Yang Meiliang, Li Liemin, Sun Kunjiang, Han Rui, Zhong Yang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to explore the respons e characteristics of steel tube batter piles with concrete infill under vertical load,the steel tube batter pile with concrete infill used in Saribas Bridge in Malaysia was taken as the research object.Based on the numerical simulation method,the frictional resistance of the inner and outer walls of the steel tube,the frictional resistance around the pile at the section,and the bending moment bearing ratio between the steel tube and the concrete core of this type of batter pile under vertical load were studied.The results show that the passive-side frictional resistance of the 0–15 m pile section …


Synthesis Of Activated Carbon From Coconut Shell And Recycled Styrofoam Nanofiber For Water Filtration, Rahma Dani, Ismet Ismet, Leni Marlina, Rona Alisya, Muhamad Abel Kirana Aldi, Anggi Ludiansyah, Lintang Auliya Kurdiati, Meutia Kamilatun Nuha Ap Idjan, Agung Mataram, Muhammad Rama Almafie, Ida Sriyanti Dec 2024

Synthesis Of Activated Carbon From Coconut Shell And Recycled Styrofoam Nanofiber For Water Filtration, Rahma Dani, Ismet Ismet, Leni Marlina, Rona Alisya, Muhamad Abel Kirana Aldi, Anggi Ludiansyah, Lintang Auliya Kurdiati, Meutia Kamilatun Nuha Ap Idjan, Agung Mataram, Muhammad Rama Almafie, Ida Sriyanti

Makara Journal of Science

Water pollution affects life sustainability; hence, several efforts have been exerted to overcome this problem. For ex-ample, nanofiber membrane technology is introduced to retain solutes while allowing only water molecules to pass through the system. Therefore, this study aimed to maximize the technology for water filtration using the electrospin-ning method by combining Styrofoam waste-based polymer with activated carbon from coconut shell waste (ACCS). The nanofiber diameter produced ranged from 590 nm to 610 nm with porous characteristics and without beads. The carbon content varied from 68.04% to 69.84%, according to the energy dispersive X-ray measurement, demonstrating the composite’s effectiveness. The …


Exploring The Major Watershed Basins All Around The World: A Meta-Analysis For Basins Characteristics, Saad Mohammad Qurishi Dec 2024

Exploring The Major Watershed Basins All Around The World: A Meta-Analysis For Basins Characteristics, Saad Mohammad Qurishi

AUIQ Technical Engineering Science

Analysis of major watershed basins in a global vision provides a crucial information on sustainable management of water resource throughout the Earth. In this review, a globally significant watersheds were reviewed including the Murray-Darling Basin (Australia), Yangtze River basin (Asia), Volga River Basin (Europe), Nile River Basin (Africa), Hudson Bay Watershed & Mississippi Basin (Canada/North America), and the Amazon Basin (South America). A detailed overview was performed on emphasizing climate, agriculture, hydrology, groundwater, and ecological aspects of the watershed basins, providing holistic knowledge in terms of their environmental and socio-economic impacts. This review explores the challenges which are encountered by …


Development Of A Hybrid Intelligence Algorithm To Estimate The Derivative Weight Of Dawakin Tofa Clay For Heat Storage, Abubakar D. Maiwada, Abdullahi A. Adamu, Umar D. Maiwada, Sani I. Abba Dec 2024

Development Of A Hybrid Intelligence Algorithm To Estimate The Derivative Weight Of Dawakin Tofa Clay For Heat Storage, Abubakar D. Maiwada, Abdullahi A. Adamu, Umar D. Maiwada, Sani I. Abba

AUIQ Technical Engineering Science

The accurate prediction of thermogravimetric properties is critical for evaluating the suitability of natural materials like Dawakin Tofa clay for heat storage applications, but traditional linear models often fail to capture the complex, non-linear relationships inherent in such datasets. This study develops a hybrid intelligence framework integrating Bilateral Neural Network (BNN), Kernel Support Vector Machine (KSVM), Step-Wise Linear Regression (SWLR), and Robust Linear Regression (RLR) to predict the derivative weight of Dawakin Tofa clay based on 5,030 experimentally obtained instances. Comprehensive data preprocessing, including normalization, feature selection, and dataset splitting (80% training and 20% testing), ensured high-quality inputs for the …


Design And Implementation Of A 3d Laser Printer For Scientific Purposes, Zainab Hameed Neamah Dec 2024

Design And Implementation Of A 3d Laser Printer For Scientific Purposes, Zainab Hameed Neamah

AUIQ Technical Engineering Science

In recent years, the demand for efficient and cost-effective 3D printing technology has surged, opening up a plethora of potential applications across various industries. One promising solution is the design and implementation of a 3D printer utilizing PLA (Polylactic Acid) filament, an eco-friendly and biodegradable material. This approach not only promotes sustainability but also offers a reliable printing system for creating accurate 3D models. By harnessing the power of this innovative technology, users can effectively capture complex geometries and intricate details, ultimately revolutionizing the way we perceive and interact with the physical world around us. In this work, the design …


Navigating The Safety-Regulation Gap: Unraveling Systemic Challenges In Aviation Through Historical Accidents Analysis, Joshua Jackson Dec 2024

Navigating The Safety-Regulation Gap: Unraveling Systemic Challenges In Aviation Through Historical Accidents Analysis, Joshua Jackson

The Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research

No abstract provided.


Enhancing Bedside Nursing Care: An Artificial Neural Network Approach To Predicting Cardiac Arrest In Hospitalized Adults, Katharine Czech, Alec Pannunzio, Maddie Anderson, Numair Khan, Jacob Lacanienta, Jonghyeok Lee, Aneesh Poddutur, Emily Rastovski, Kira Voelker, Julie Wasyliw, Sei Zou Dec 2024

Enhancing Bedside Nursing Care: An Artificial Neural Network Approach To Predicting Cardiac Arrest In Hospitalized Adults, Katharine Czech, Alec Pannunzio, Maddie Anderson, Numair Khan, Jacob Lacanienta, Jonghyeok Lee, Aneesh Poddutur, Emily Rastovski, Kira Voelker, Julie Wasyliw, Sei Zou

The Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research

No abstract provided.


Change Of Carbohydrate Concentration In Reactors From Spring To Fall 2022 After Refrigeration, Amanda Ventura Dec 2024

Change Of Carbohydrate Concentration In Reactors From Spring To Fall 2022 After Refrigeration, Amanda Ventura

The Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research

No abstract provided.


Development Of A Model For Fire Spread In Low-Gravity Conditions, Kathleen Martinus Dec 2024

Development Of A Model For Fire Spread In Low-Gravity Conditions, Kathleen Martinus

The Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research

No abstract provided.


Perceived Participant Learning Gains Attained While Participating In An Reu Program, Mridulla Ganesh Dec 2024

Perceived Participant Learning Gains Attained While Participating In An Reu Program, Mridulla Ganesh

The Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research

No abstract provided.


Engineering Faculty Perceptions Of Participating In A Sotl Professional Development Intervention, Rhea Dutta Dec 2024

Engineering Faculty Perceptions Of Participating In A Sotl Professional Development Intervention, Rhea Dutta

The Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research

No abstract provided.


Predictive Maintenance Analysis Of Turbofan Engine Sensor Data, Stanley A. Melkumian Dec 2024

Predictive Maintenance Analysis Of Turbofan Engine Sensor Data, Stanley A. Melkumian

The Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research

Predictive maintenance in aviation and aerospace applications is among the most explored problems in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), and datasets such as NASA’s C-MAPPS turbofan engine degradation simulation data have proven invaluable, helping researchers explore numerous questions on engine performance, maintenance, and failure. The purpose of this study was to extend the current research on predicting the remaining useful life (RUL) of engines and their risk classification. Starting with simple yet under-investigated nonlinear survival and random forest models, the analysis implemented eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) and long short-term memory (LSTM) from TensorFlow’s Keras library. For both regression …


Optimization Of Tps Films Using An Adaptive Design Of Experiments Approach In A Bayesian Optimization Framework, Theresa Marks, Gracie White, Scott Lohman, Mayank Malhotra Dec 2024

Optimization Of Tps Films Using An Adaptive Design Of Experiments Approach In A Bayesian Optimization Framework, Theresa Marks, Gracie White, Scott Lohman, Mayank Malhotra

The Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research

Plastic pollution, amounting to 12 million tons annually, necessitates sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. Compostable thermoplastic starch (TPS) films show promise but lack strength and durability compared to traditional plastics. This study employs an adaptive design of experiments (DoE) approach to enhance TPS films by optimizing testing points. The research focuses on varying concentrations of plasticizers (acetic acid and glycerol) in a water and potato starch mixture, aiming to identify the optimal ratio maximizing tensile strength and % elongation at break. Gaussian process regression (GPR) with uncertainty estimation and Bayesian optimization (BO) utilizing an acquisition function (AF) are employed. The …


Identification Of Conserved Eukaryotic Gene Products In Novel Mycobacteriophage, Brandon Mar, Jade Coxon, Lily Esterline, Sydney Clifford, Gabriella Burke, Mallory Motz, Alaina Gartner, Kioni Bush, James Lin, Lizzie Adams, Sophia Palant Dec 2024

Identification Of Conserved Eukaryotic Gene Products In Novel Mycobacteriophage, Brandon Mar, Jade Coxon, Lily Esterline, Sydney Clifford, Gabriella Burke, Mallory Motz, Alaina Gartner, Kioni Bush, James Lin, Lizzie Adams, Sophia Palant

The Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research

Bacteriophage, a type of virus that infects bacteria, was discovered 100 years ago, initially isolated with a plaque assay in the 1940s. A mycobacteriophage is a subtype of bacteriophage that specifically infects mycobacteria. Since the introduction of DNA technologies and efforts to identify a plethora of bacteriophages, over 10,000 bacteriophages have been identified with 1,500 sequenced. Bacteriophage discovery has aided in genetic editing techniques, the development of synthetic biology tools, and disease treatment. However, to be able to expand on these capabilities, there is a need to identify more bacteriophages and sequence the genomes of these viruses, as they outnumber …


An Integrated Decision-Making Framework For A Closed-Loop Supply Chain Network Redesign Problem, Amir M. Fathollahi-Fard Dec 2024

An Integrated Decision-Making Framework For A Closed-Loop Supply Chain Network Redesign Problem, Amir M. Fathollahi-Fard

AUIQ Technical Engineering Science

The rapid growth in demand and environmental concerns in industries like glass manufacturing necessitate the redesign of closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) networks to address both operational inefficiencies and sustainability challenges. Unlike conventional supply chain design, redesigning CLSC networks involves strategic decisions such as opening new facilities, closing existing ones, and managing the cost trade-offs associated with these transitions. Motivated by these challenges, this paper proposes an integrated decision-making framework to tackle the closed-loop supply chain network redesign (CLSCNR) problem. The proposed framework is formulated as a mixed-integer programming (MIP) model, specifically tailored for the glass industry. The forward supply chain …