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Capillary Dynamics Analysis of Millimetric Tubes for Anti‐Slip Surfaces: A Phase‐Field Based Finite Element Approach and Experimental Validation

open access: yesAdvanced Theory and Simulations, Volume 9, Issue 2, February 2026.
Phase‐field method based numerical modelling of the capillary rise in millimeter‐sized tubes, aiming for anti‐slip applications. The experimental validation was performed through capillary assays in polyethylene oxide (PEO) bulk modified polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) channels.
Shivam Sharma   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Predicting Seismic Debris Distributions of Collapsed Unreinforced Masonry Structures Through Physics Engines and Machine Learning Algorithms

open access: yesEarthquake Spectra, Volume 42, Issue 1, February 2026.
Unreinforced masonry (URM) structures are widespread worldwide, particularly in older urban districts. However, URM buildings—particularly those constructed before the introduction of modern building codes—are highly vulnerable to seismic hazard, and prone to experiencing local and/or global failures when subjected to significant horizontal shaking ...
Jiadaren Liu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Eco-Retreat Center Design in Jungle Farm, Liberia, West Africa [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Located in West Africa, Liberia is currently undergoing a reconstruction phase after 14 years of civil war, a war that ended in 2003. As a country, Liberia currently faces serious political, financial, administrative, and organizational problems that ...
Chen, Li, Dong, Fei, Li, Ying
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Sustainable Urban Rail Trails: Designing the Cross Kirkland Corridor [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
This thesis is a guide to building a sustainable rail-trail, wherein I focus on invasive species removal, green pavement, and creating an inviting space with the inclusion of integrated art.
Cooledge, Mia
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Engineering at San Jose State University, Spring 2012 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/engr_news/1009/thumbnail ...
San Jose State University, Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering
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Structural behaviour of interlocking concrete block pavement [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
In interlocking concrete block pavement, the blocks make up the wearing surface and are a major load-spreading component of the pavement. It differs from other conventional form of pavement that the wearing surface is made from small paving units ...
Rath , Upananda
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Improving Stormwater Infrastructure with Low-Carbon SuDS: A Comparison of Porous Asphalt versus Interlocking Permeable Pavements [PDF]

open access: yes
Climate change resulting in frequent flooding events have caused catastrophic effects to Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in recent times. Rainfall events have become less predictable in recent years.
Adeleke, Blessing Oluwaseun   +4 more
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Recycled Precast Concrete Kerbs and Paving Blocks, a Technically Viable Option for Footways. [PDF]

open access: yesMaterials (Basel), 2021
Juan-Valdés A   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Healthy Environments [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
This issue of Early Childhood in Focus draws attention to some key global challenges in providing healthy environments for young children. Section 1 recognises that multisectoral policy responses are needed to ensure adequate housing and improved water ...

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