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Study of the compressive strength of concrete block prisms: stack and running bond

Revista IBRACON de Estruturas e Materiais
The main goal of this work is to investigate the nonlinear behavior of concrete block masonry prisms under compression, with an emphasis in the prism deformability and the failure modes.
G. Mohamad, P.B. Lourenço, H. R. Roman
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Exposure to Crime and Perceptions of Crime in Major U.S. Cities

Social Science Quarterly, Volume 107, Issue 5, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective Address three questions: (1) To what extent are direct victimization and contextual exposure to crime related to people's perceptions of crime in their neighborhoods? (2) Does the type of crime matter? (3) Do the effects of exposure to in one place “spillover” to evaluations of other areas?
David Doherty, Mena Whalen, Emily Richter, Dana Garbarski   +3 more
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Evaluating Extraction of Magnesium and Lithium Compounds from Seawater Using Byproducts of Demonstration‐Scale Bipolar Membrane Electrodialysis

ChemSusChem, Volume 19, Issue 16, 27 August 2026.
Integrating multiple seawater‐based processes could improve efficiency and reduce process costs. Here, we assess combining mineral extraction with a demonstration‐scale bipolar membrane electrodialysis (BPMED) unit. Acid and base streams from BPMED are used for lithium and magnesium recovery from seawater, presenting a sustainable method for marine ...
Qingpu Wang, Elisabeth A. Ryan, Paul G. Marsh, Peter J. Valdez, Chinmayee V. Subban   +4 more
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Influence of Geometric Design on Mechanical Performance of Auxetic Metastructure

Advanced Engineering Materials, Volume 28, Issue 15, 5 August 2026.
Strategic geometric reinforcement transforms auxetic performance. This study evaluates 3D‐printed arrowhead metastructures, revealing that a modified design with local ring reinforcement suppresses premature failure to achieve superior energy absorption and structural efficiency.
Muhammad Gulzari, Supharoek Sornsomrit, Muhammad Ayaz Akbar, Stephan Rudykh   +3 more
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Changing Minds in Times of War: An Intervention Tournament to Increase Public Support for Ending the Israel–Gaza War

European Journal of Social Psychology, Volume 56, Issue 5, Page 885-902, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Public opinion plays a central role in shaping conflict dynamics and influencing wartime policy. In this work, we examined which psychological intergroup interventions could increase public opposition to war. Building on research showing that instrumental reasoning and social identification are central, though not exhaustive, predictors of war‐
Ilana Ushomirsky, Lee Aldar, Shira Roth, Eran Halperin   +3 more
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Transient Conjugate MHD Flow With Variable Thermal Conductivity: A CFD to ANN Study

Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 8, August 2026.
A star‐shaped obstacle inside a hexagonal cavity alters fluid flow and heat transfer under magnetic fields. Simulations and ANN predictions reveal that magnetic strength and material properties control cooling efficiency, supporting smarter designs for real‐time thermal management.
M. A. Forhad, A. K. Azad, M. Sakib Hasan, Md. Ibrahim, Aminur Rahman Khan, M. M. Billah   +5 more
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Full‐scale Shaking Table Tests on a 10‐story Steel Moment‐resisting Frame Building with Buckling‐restrained Braces

Earthquake Engineering &Structural Dynamics, Volume 55, Issue 10, Page 2356-2378, August 2026.
ABSTRACT In February 2023, a comprehensive series of shaking table tests were conducted at the E‐Defense facility, the world's largest three‐dimensional earthquake simulator, on a full‐scale 10‐story steel moment‐resisting frame supplemented with BRBs.
Jun Fujiwara, Jialiang Jin, Jionghui Li, Tianhao Yan, Ryota Nishi, Akiko Kishida, Koichi Kajiwara, Takuya Nagae, Taichiro Okazaki, Tatsuya Asai   +9 more
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Seismic Fragility and Vulnerability of Partially Grouted Flexural‐Controlled Reinforced Masonry Buildings in Colombia

Earthquake Spectra, Volume 42, Issue 3, August 2026.
This paper presents the development of analytical fragility and vulnerability functions for flexure‐controlled partially grouted reinforced masonry (RM) buildings that are representative of Colombian urban areas, with the goal of enhancing national seismic risk assessments.
Juan C. Reyes, J. Paul Smith‐Pardo, Santiago Portilla, Emersson Torres, Andrea C. Riaño   +4 more
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Soil Loosening of Compacted Urban Tree Sites Using a Pneumatic Lance Injector: Quantifying Treatment Success Through Tree Morphology and Soil Structure Parameters via Terrestrial Laser Scanning

Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, Volume 189, Issue 4, Page 605-620, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Urban trees provide essential ecosystem services, but their growth and longevity are often limited by soil compaction. Although pneumatic lance injection (PLI) is increasingly promoted as a minimally invasive and efficient soil loosening technique, robust scientific evidence for its long‐term effectiveness remains limited.
Oliver Löwe, Dominik Seidel, Katharina Weltecke, Thorsten Gaertig   +3 more
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DNA‐Enzyme Hybrid Nanostructures: Functional Materials to Modulate Enzymatic Activity

Small, Volume 22, Issue 43, 3 August 2026.
DNA–enzyme hybrid nanostructures enable precise spatial and stoichiometric control over enzyme organization, offering a powerful platform to modulate catalytic activity. This review critically evaluates key mechanistic hypotheses, including proximity effects, microenvironment changes, confinement, and stabilization, as well as highlighting ...
Manar Elnaggar, Amelie Heuer‐Jungemann
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