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Expendable bubble tiltmeter for geophysical monitoring [PDF]
, 1983 An unusually rugged highly sensitive and inexpensive bubble tiltmeter has been designed, tested, and built in quantity. These tiltmeters are presently used on two volcanoes and an Alaskan glacier, where they continuously monitor surface tilts of ...
Carr, M. A. +3 more
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Large‐scale tests of 50‐year‐old prestressed concrete bridge girders
Structural Concrete, EarlyView.Abstract An experimental investigation has been carried out as part of the BRIDGE|50 research project, focusing on large‐scale loading tests performed on five 50‐year‐old prestressed concrete (PC) girders. The study aimed at evaluating the structural response of five girders retrieved from a viaduct in the urban area of Turin, Italy, subjected to 4 ...
Francesco Tondolo +7 more
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Quantification of the Effect of Bridge Pier Encasement on Headwater Elevation Using HEC-RAS
Hydrology, 2019 The deterioration of bridge substructure is a serious concern across the United States. The pier encasement is one of the most common practices for repairing and strengthening the bridge substructure. It is a rehabilitation process of existing pile piers
Abhijit Sharma Subedi +3 more
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Densely distributed and real-time scour hole monitoring using piezoelectric rod sensors [PDF]
, 2019 This study aims to validate a piezoelectric driven-rod scour monitoring system that can sense changes in scour depth along the entire rod at its instrumented location.
Funderburk, Morgan L +3 more
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Researching Rupture: Engaged and Ethical Research on Extreme Nature–Society Disruption
Antipode, EarlyView.Abstract Global escalation in social and environmental disruption raises crucial methodological and ethical questions for researchers working in impacted communities. Interpretive social science and humanities research can make visible the experiences of those living through socio‐ecological “rupture”.
Sango Mahanty +5 more
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Pengkajian Kekuatan Beton Struktur Jembatan Pasca Kebakaran [PDF]
, 2010 In this paper a case study about concrete strength assessment of bridge structure experiencing fire is discussed. Assessment methods include activities of visual inspection, concrete testing by Hammer Test, Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test, and Core Test ...
sudarmadi, S. (sudarmadi)
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The hidden science of haptics: A pedagogical review of tactile evaluation in cosmetics
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, EarlyView.This review explores the physiological basis of tactile perception and critically examines classical and emerging sensory methods used in cosmetics, advocating for broader methodological integration and recognition of sensory analysis in the field. Abstract Sensory analysis is a cornerstone of cosmetic development, yet remains underrepresented in peer ...
Morgane Postec +2 more
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Impact behavior of a strengthened bridge substructure under scour and vessel collision
Case Studies in Construction MaterialsWhen subjected to a vessel collision in the presence of scour induced by wave-current or flood, a bridge can sustain more severe damage compared to the pristine bridge undergoing the same impact.
Huan Xu, ZhiWei Wei, Xuan Guo
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What Does Intarsia Say? Materiality and Spirituality in the Urbino Studiolo☆
Renaissance Studies, EarlyView.Abstract Upon entering the Urbino studiolo of Federico da Montefeltro, the visitor is struck by a material‐charged environment. Surprisingly, only a few scholars have addressed one prominent aspect of the decorative scheme, namely, the feature of intarsia as a medium. Even so, it remains on the sidelines of the discussion.
Matan Aviel
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Experimental study on wave force spectrum on rectangle bridge pier [PDF]
With the development of bridge construction in China, some bridges connected sea bay or strait will be built, such as Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Qiongzhou strait Bridge and so on.
Baolei, G. +3 more
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