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Material Thermal Inputs of Iowa Materials for MEPDG, 2011 [PDF]
, 2011 The thermal properties of concrete materials, such as coeffi cient of thermal expansion (CTE), thermal conductivity, and heat capacity, are required by the MEPDG program as the material inputs for pavement design.
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Labor shortages and farmer adaptation strategies
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.Abstract Labor shortages are a growing challenge for U.S. agricultural producers, but little is known about farmers' adaptation strategies. We estimate the statistical relationship between farm labor shortages and adaptation strategies among California farmers.
Myat Thida Win +2 more
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Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, EarlyView.Mineral carbonation using seawater for CO2 utilization under a magnesium‐based system versus a calcium‐based system with low energy input is investigated. The reaction mechanism, kinetics, and insights into reaction optimization are provided. This study can serve as a reference for developing mineral carbonation using seawater with application of ...
Hsing‐Jung Ho, Atsushi Iizuka
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Analysis of the Fracture of Reinforced Concrete Flat Elements Subjected to Explosions. Experimental Procedure and Numerical Validation [PDF]
, 2011 Many of the material models most frequently used for the numerical simulation of the behavior of concrete when subjected to high strain rates have been originally developed for the simulation of ballistic impact.
Cendón Franco, David Ángel +4 more
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Doped Zinc Oxide‐Based Piezoelectric Devices for Energy Harvesting and Sensing
Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, EarlyView.This review provides a comprehensive overview of material properties, synthesis methods, and characterization techniques of doped ZnO, emphasizing the impact of doping on its structural and functional attributes. It highlights key findings, identifies knowledge gaps, and proposes future research directions to optimize doped ZnO for energy harvesting ...
Congran Jin +3 more
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Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, EarlyView.This study aims to provide actionable recommendations for leveraging digital innovation for the achievement of scalable, equitable, and transparent Net Zero Energy Transition by offering actionable recommendations. As a result of this comprehensive analysis, the review highlights the critical interplay between digital technologies and GF as vital ...
Furkan Ahmad +3 more
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Predicted vs Measured Initial Camber in Precast Prestressed Concrete Girders [PDF]
, 2017 Prestressing of concrete is the introduction of permanent internal stresses in a structure or system in order to improve its performance. Concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension.
Freedle, Luke T
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract Packaging of fresh fruits and vegetables is standard in many grocery stores. This mixed methods study aims to identify the role packaging plays in consumer choice and what packaging material consumers prefer. We analyzed data from quantitative stated preference experiments with a quota sample of 485 consumers living in Germany.
Mira Lehberger +2 more
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Properties and performance of high strength fibre reinforced concrete by using steel and polypropylene fibres [PDF]
, 2019 Many reinforced concrete structures suffer severe degradation due to the effect from freezing and thawing, shrinkage and expansion, aggressive environment, earthquake and drastic increase of live loads.
Wan Jusoh, Wan Amizah
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Exploring barriers to utilizing local agricultural products in the catering industry
Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract Both the proportion and expenditure of dining out and takeaway in Taiwan have been increasing year by year. This study investigates the factors influencing the catering service providers (CSPs) procurement of domestically produced or imported food materials.
Wan‐Yu Liu +2 more
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