Research Paper: Calculation of Electronic Structure and Energy band of InP in Nanowire and Bulk and Using Pseudopotential [PDF]
In this paper, electronic and structural properties such as lattice constant, energy band structure, and density of states of InP in bulk and nanowire are calculated.
Hamdollah Salehi, Hossein Tolabinejad
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Silica Fume Influence on Behavior of Expansive Soil [PDF]
In this investigation, silica fume (SF) was used as an additive material to study its influence on the characteristics of expansive soil. The soil used in this research was prepared in a lab by mingling bentonite (50 percent by soil dry weight) with ...
Mohammed Adnan Q.+2 more
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Electrical resistivity measurements in delineating near-surface lithologic units in Federal College of Education, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria: Implications for building foundation failure [PDF]
An electrical resistivity investigation was carried out in parts of the College of Education (Technical) Asaba to delineate the subsurface lithologic units with special emphasis on the competence and suitability for engineering foundations.
Esiekpe L Ese+3 more
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Influence of the octogen quality and production scale on characteristics of granulated plastic bonded explosive [PDF]
The compositions of granulated plastic bonded explosive (PBX), based on octogen (HMX) and Estane polymer were prepared by aqueous/solvent slurry coating tehnique, on a laboratory and industrial scale.
Kemmoukhe Hicham+5 more
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An Algorithmic Metaphysics of Self-Patterns
The paper draws on an algorithmic criterion to demonstrate that the self (as initially described in Shaun Gallagher’s a pattern theory of self) is a composite, scattered, and patterned object.
Majid D. Beni
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Hydromechanical Effects of Micro‐Organisms on Fine‐Grained Sediments During Early Burial
Micro‐organisms are known to change fluid flow and permeability processes in subsurface environments, but this has only been demonstrated for coarse‐grained sediments and fractures.
N. Tanner Mills+3 more
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Periodic Flows in a Viscous Stratified Fluid in a Homogeneous Gravitational Field
The density of a fluid or gas, which depends on the temperature, pressure and concentration of dissolved substances or suspended particles, changes under the influence of a large number of physical factors.
Yuli D. Chashechkin, Artem A. Ochirov
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Influence of Properties of Hydraulic Fluid on Pressure Peaks in Axial Piston Pumps’ Chambers
The article concentrates on the research of the pressure peaks in a working chamber of an axial piston pump. The main focus of the article is the influence of fluid properties on the pressure peaks value.
Piotr Patrosz
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Sustainable Improvement of Zeolitic Pyroclastic Soils for the Preservation of Historical Sites
Climate changes are inducing a modification of environmental loads on historical sites, requiring new actions towards their conservation. In the paper, the results of an experimental work on sustainable improvement of a pyroclastic soil belonging to the ...
Manuela Cecconi+5 more
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Proteins from “pressure-loving” piezophiles appear to adapt by greater compressibility via larger total cavity volume. However, larger cavities in proteins have been associated with lower unfolding pressures.
Ryan W. Penhallurick, Toshiko Ichiye
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