{"title":"An estimation approach on material intensities and global warming potential of Turkish residential stock","authors":"Melek Elif Somer","doi":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103725","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103725","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>After the devastating earthquake on February 6, 2023, the importance of analyzing Turkey’s current building stock to rethink construction technologies and materials used became clear. Databases of existing building materials are needed to achieve improvements. This study aims to partially fill the data gap required for the development of future strategies, especially regarding the construction technologies and materials used in existing residential buildings. To this end, existing statistical data were gathered, limited, simplified and documented. Material intensities were then estimated and the potential of global warming as a sustainability factor was assessed. The results of the study demonstrate the significant impact of residential buildings on Turkey’s urban material stock and provide a data base for future calculations towards a more environmentally friendly building stock.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48648,"journal":{"name":"Ain Shams Engineering Journal","volume":"16 12","pages":"Article 103725"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144989541","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Rothe-Chebyshev collocation algorithm for the hyperbolic telegraphic type equations with variable coefficients","authors":"Mohammad Izadi , Samad Noeiaghdam , H.M. Ahmed","doi":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103720","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103720","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We construct a semi-discretized spectral approach for the second-order telegraphic-type equations with Dirichlet or Neumann boundary conditions. The successive method of Rothe is first employed for the temporal discretization procedure to transform the model equations into a system of boundary value problems. Subsequently, the spectral matrix procedure utilizing the shifted modified Chebyshev polynomials (SMCPs) is formulated for the spatial variable. The family of discrete solutions obtained by the hybrid Rothe-SMCPs algorithm is demonstrated to exhibit uniform convergence to the continuous solution of order <span><math><mi>O</mi><mrow><mo>(</mo><mi>Δ</mi><mi>τ</mi><mo>+</mo><msup><mrow><mi>R</mi></mrow><mrow><mo>−</mo><mn>3</mn></mrow></msup><mo>)</mo></mrow></math></span>. In this context, Δ<em>τ</em> signifies the time step, while <em>R</em> represents the number of SMCPs employed in the approximation procedure. Simulation experiments are carried out to highlight the strong agreement between the numerical results and theoretical predictions. The numerical results utilizing a larger time-step size exhibit greater accuracy compared to the computational values available in existing research works.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48648,"journal":{"name":"Ain Shams Engineering Journal","volume":"16 11","pages":"Article 103720"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144988382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Safety assessment for different crest raising scenarios of earth dams","authors":"Doaa A. EL-Molla , Murat Kilit","doi":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103684","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103684","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study evaluates the effect of raising earth dams on their safety against seepage and slope stability. A zoned earth dam is considered without a drain, then with a horizontal drain. The effect of the dam raising method is evaluated through two scenarios. Scenario 1 proposes raising the dam’s whole body, while scenario 2 suggests raising the downstream part only, using a retaining wall and downstream backfill. The two scenarios are assessed by raising 10%, 20%, and 30% of the original dam’s height. For scenario 1, different hydraulic conductivities for the raised core were evaluated. For scenario 2, different downstream backfilling materials and slopes were investigated. The results show that dam raising increases the seepage discharge and reduces the downstream slope stability, especially if a high-permeability material is used to raise the core or a low-permeability material is used for the downstream backfill. The importance of the downstream drain is also highlighted.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48648,"journal":{"name":"Ain Shams Engineering Journal","volume":"16 11","pages":"Article 103684"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144931715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xuhao Cui , Yapeng Liu , Hongbin Xu , Hong Xiao , Yihao Chi , Shaolei Wei , Yanliang Du
{"title":"Effects of temperature changes on the thermomechanical behavior and interface stress of longitudinal connected slab track","authors":"Xuhao Cui , Yapeng Liu , Hongbin Xu , Hong Xiao , Yihao Chi , Shaolei Wei , Yanliang Du","doi":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103719","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103719","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the context of modern railway systems, ensuring the structural integrity and longevity of longitudinal connected slab tracks under variable environmental conditions is paramount. This study aims to address the critical gap in understanding how diurnal temperature variations affect the deformation and interface integrity of such tracks, specifically within the framework of the China Railway Track System II (CRTS II). Employing a sophisticated three-dimensional model and leveraging the cohesive zone model (CZM) for simulating interface bonding behaviors, the research meticulously evaluates the temperature profiles, thermal deformations, and interface stresses of the slab track under daily thermal fluctuations. Notable findings include the observation of significantly higher temperature gradients in summer, with peak positive gradients approximately twice those of negative gradients. The analysis reveals pronounced deformation near the slab edges—arching due to positive gradients and warping under negative gradients, with arching deformation magnitudes substantially exceeding those of warping. Interface stress distribution proved to be non-uniform, with the highest stress concentrations near the slab edges reaching up to 0.094 MPa at 13:00. Seasonally, summer presents the greatest challenge regarding thermal deformation, interface stress, and damage, underscoring the necessity for enhanced monitoring and maintenance strategies during high daytime temperatures. The investigation concludes with the finding that minor interlayer bonding damage predominantly occurs at the track edges, yet does not escalate to full bonding failure or extensive cracking, thus preserving the structural integrity overall.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48648,"journal":{"name":"Ain Shams Engineering Journal","volume":"16 11","pages":"Article 103719"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144925437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring shallow water wave phenomena: A fractional approach to the Whitham-Broer-Kaup-Boussinesq-Kupershmidt system","authors":"Tianyong Han , Yueyong Jiang , Hongguang Fan","doi":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103700","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103700","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study generalizes the Whitham-Broer-Kaup-Boussinesq-Kupershmidt (WBKBK) system to a fractional-order model using conformable derivatives, aiming to better capture wave dissipation, anomalous dispersion, and memory effects in shallow water waves. The Modified Extended Direct Algebraic Method (MEDAM) is employed to derive a series of solitary wave solutions, including kink waves, periodic waves, and solitons. These solutions are validated through numerical simulations using the quartic B-spline collocation method, demonstrating excellent agreement between analytical and numerical results. A linear stability analysis of a representative kink wave solution illustrates the robustness of the derived solutions under specific parameter conditions. This research enriches the theoretical understanding of fractional WBKBK systems and provides valuable tools for modeling complex wave dynamics in fluid dynamics, plasma physics, and nonlinear optics, with potential applications in coastal engineering and marine resource development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48648,"journal":{"name":"Ain Shams Engineering Journal","volume":"16 11","pages":"Article 103700"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144921448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Secure optical cryptographical transmission of solitons to fractal fractional Kairat model by novel approach","authors":"Muhammad Idrees Afridi","doi":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103690","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103690","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the dynamics of fractal solitons in fractal fractional models, which are crucial for optical communications, oceanography, and mathematical physics. The generalised form of the fractal-fractional Kairat-II model (<span><math><mi>FFKM</mi></math></span>) is investigated using a conformable derivative, which is a fractal-fractional derivative (<span><math><mi>FFD</mi></math></span>). The fractal fractional method of variational form (<span><math><mi>FFVWM</mi></math></span>) is a new mathematical technique that successfully obtains certain new fractal solitons of the governing model. Additionally, to guarantee the transmission of solitons, examine the solitons using the cryptographic technique of Encryption-Decryption (<span><math><mi>ED</mi></math></span>). This novel method has the advantages of being easy to use, efficient, and convenient. The 3-dimensional, 2-dimensional, and contour plots demonstrate the importance of these recently discovered fractal soliton solutions for expanding our understanding of physical oceanography.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48648,"journal":{"name":"Ain Shams Engineering Journal","volume":"16 11","pages":"Article 103690"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144921449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The sustainable future of cities under uncertainty: identifying key factors of adaptive urban resilience in Yazd, Iran","authors":"Ali Naderi, Kamal Khoshnevis","doi":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103732","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103732","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite the focus of previous studies on the static aspects of urban resilience, a significant gap remains in understanding its adaptive dynamics under uncertainty. This study seeks to identify the key factors influencing Adaptive Urban Resilience (AUR) in Yazd, Iran, through a hybrid methodological framework comprising Delphi, MICMAC (Matrix of Crossed Impact Multiplications Applied to a Classification), and Monte Carlo simulation. A total of 52 indicators across eight urban resilience dimensions were evaluated. The results indicate that the efficiency of climate change adaptation mechanisms (EN7) had the highest influence score (98.00), positioning it as a strategic leverage point for system-wide adaptation. Land-use change (PH4) with a score of 92.99, and geopolitical risks (P4) with 91.99, also emerged as top drivers of systemic transformation. In contrast, environmental pollution (EN1) and green space accessibility (EN2) were identified as highly unstable variables, necessitating flexible and adaptive planning. Overall, the findings underscore systemic instability driven by interlinked physical, political, and environmental factors. The proposed framework offers actionable insights for integrated and forward-looking urban resilience planning in arid, heritage-rich cities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48648,"journal":{"name":"Ain Shams Engineering Journal","volume":"16 11","pages":"Article 103732"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144925439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Haoyu Wang , J.F. Gómez Aguilar , Ghaus ur Rahman , Zizhen Zhang
{"title":"Stability and Hopf bifurcation analysis of a delayed malware mutation model for wireless rechargeable sensor networks with energy constraints","authors":"Haoyu Wang , J.F. Gómez Aguilar , Ghaus ur Rahman , Zizhen Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103697","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103697","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the rapid progression in the field of information technology, the security of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) becomes an alarming issue around the globe. This research presents an innovative malware propagation model for wireless rechargeable sensor networks (WRSNs), including virus mutation and two specific temporal delays: a charging delay (<span><math><msub><mrow><mi>ς</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>1</mn></mrow></msub></math></span>) and a temporary vaccination period delay (<span><math><msub><mrow><mi>ς</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msub></math></span>). In contrast to other models, our proposed approach accurately reflects the real-time dynamics of energy-constrained WRSNs by incorporating a fifth compartment for low-energy nodes and implementing unidirectional malware mutation. Utilizing linear stability and Hopf bifurcation analyses, we establish explicit criteria for the system's transition from stability to periodic oscillations. The incorporation of delay parameters clarifies essential thresholds for the occurrence of Hopf bifurcation. In contrast to Liu et al. (2020), who focused solely on charging delay and omitted global stability analysis, our enhanced model integrates two fundamental reproduction numbers, energy limitations, and dual delays, thereby facilitating more precise prediction and control of malware propagation. We additionally demonstrate global stability utilizing a Lyapunov functional and support our theoretical results with extensive numerical simulations. A stepwise implementation algorithm is also included to facilitate realistic deployment in IoT contexts. Our technique, in comparison to previous models, provides a delay reduction of up to 35%, increased resilience against mutated malware, and prolonged sustainable operation under energy limitations, rendering it extremely suitable for safe real-world WRSNs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48648,"journal":{"name":"Ain Shams Engineering Journal","volume":"16 11","pages":"Article 103697"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144921447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of the impact of damage rate on the performance of orange fruit harvesting robot","authors":"Sadaf Zeeshan , Tauseef Aized , Fahid Riaz","doi":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103735","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103735","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Reducing damage rates is paramount for optimizing the efficiency of fruit harvesting robots and advancing their journey towards commercial viability. Despite the crucial role that damage rates play in determining fruit quality and marketability, there is a notable lack of comprehensive and in-depth studies analyzing this aspect, especially within the context of fruit harvesting robots. Most research tends to prioritize metrics such as success rate and accuracy of fruit picking, leaving the examination of damage rates relatively overlooked. This study fills this gap by conducting a thorough examination of the factors contributing to damage rates in fruit harvesting robots, including the causes of damage, the types and sizes of bruises incurred, and the impact of occlusion, illumination conditions, and end effector orientation. Additionally, the research investigates strategies for minimizing damage rates, offering insights into optimizing fruit harvesting techniques to reduce potential damage. Occlusion, illumination, and gripper angle were found to significantly influence fruit damage. Specifically, a 10 % increase in occlusion raised damage by 1.18 %, a 100 Lumen/m<sup>2</sup> increase in illumination reduced damage by 10.5 %, and deviation from the optimal 90° gripper angle increased damage by 1.8 % per 10° shift. Overall, proper fruit orientation reduced damage by 40 %, minimal occlusion by 36 %, and optimal illumination by 25 %. A multiple linear regression model explained the variance in damage rate (R2 = 0.924) and achieved a low RMSE of 1.85 %, demonstrating high predictive accuracy and validating the model’s reliability in quantifying the influence of harvesting parameters. By investigating these aspects and exploring strategies for minimizing damage, the study aims to advance fruit harvesting robotics and contribute to the successful commercialization of this technology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48648,"journal":{"name":"Ain Shams Engineering Journal","volume":"16 11","pages":"Article 103735"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144925438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M.S. Karthik , P.Siva Kota Reddy , Tapankumar Trivedi , Asha Rajiv , Madhu Chennabasappa , Fehmi Gamaoun
{"title":"Experimental and computational analysis of circular eccentric venturi meters: Discharge coefficients and flow regimes","authors":"M.S. Karthik , P.Siva Kota Reddy , Tapankumar Trivedi , Asha Rajiv , Madhu Chennabasappa , Fehmi Gamaoun","doi":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103727","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103727","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this present study, experimental and numerical analysis on circular eccentric Venturi meters were carried out. An experimental discharge coefficient of 0.969 was determined for a beta ratio of 0.5 and 6.25 mm eccentricity. A computational fluid dynamics simulation investigated the behavior of the meter at different Reynolds numbers and eccentric heights. The results agreed with literature data and validated the proposed computational methodology. It was observed that increasing the eccentric distance had no significant impact on the discharge coefficient. The coefficient exhibited a strong correlation with the flow regime, decreasing from 0.979 to 0.186 as the Reynolds number decreased from 100,000 to 1. However, the coefficient decreased significantly as the Reynolds number decreased. The estimated combined standard uncertainty in the discharge coefficient was ± 2.6 %, with an expanded uncertainty of ± 5.2 % at a 95 % confidence level. These findings could improve industrial flow measurements through a better eccentric Venturi meter design.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48648,"journal":{"name":"Ain Shams Engineering Journal","volume":"16 11","pages":"Article 103727"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144908922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}