On a pivotal Friday, the UK government unveiled plans to acquire a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Newton Aycliffe, a decision spurred by concerns over its potential closure and the implications for national security. This establishment, distinguished as the only secure site in Britain capable of producing gallium arsenide chips, plays a crucial role in the
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In recent years, the construction industry has seen a significant shift towards utilizing ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) due to its remarkable strength and durability. However, one major challenge constraining its application is understanding how it behaves under confinement, particularly with fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP). Traditional models have effectively addressed the stress-strain relationships of normal-strength concrete (NSC) confined