Results 91 to 100 of about 6,809 (207)
Evaluation of eddy current and magnetic techniques for inspecting rebars in bridge barrier rails [PDF]
, 2012 This paper reports on a feasibility study of using eddy current (EC) and magnetic flux leakage (MFL) methods to detect corrosion damage in rebars that anchor concrete barrier rails to the road deck of bridge structures.
Lo, Chester C.H., Nakagawa, Norio
core +2 more sources
Earthquake Spectra, Volume 42, Issue 2, May 2026.This article presents a framework for performing a regional assessment of the accessibility of emergency healthcare facilities after a major earthquake. Accessibility is assessed by applying the enhanced two‐step floating catchment area method to a regional road network, implemented in ArcGIS.
Kiranjot Kaur +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Selected applications of satellite technologies in rail transport
Archives of TransportGlobal Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are increasingly being used in various modes of transport, including rail transport. When this technology is applied to railway traffic control, it is essential to ensure a high level of safety and reliability.
Marcin Chrzan +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Detection of Rail Defects Using NDT Methods. [PDF]
Sensors (Basel), 2023 Xiong L, Jing G, Wang J, Liu X, Zhang Y.
europepmc +1 more source
Nursing Open, Volume 13, Issue 5, May 2026.ABSTRACT Aim This study explored the occupational hazards faced by nurses in a district hospital in Ghana, analysed their psychological outcomes, and examined how emotional labour mediates nurses' behaviour in patient care. Design A focused ethnographic study.
Perpetual N. B. Kodom +2 more
wiley +1 more source
SMART CITY CONTROL ROOMS: The Rewiring of Local Governance Landscapes in India
International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, Volume 50, Issue 3, Page 626-643, May 2026.Abstract Smart city control rooms are prominent components of the smart city discourse. They embody a long‐standing dream to visualize and manage multiple urban processes in real time through the collation of data flows. Previous research has produced important insights into the design, construction and operation of these facilities.
Devika Prakash +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Efficiency of the Portuguese metros. is it different from other European metros? [PDF]
This research analyses the performance of Portuguese metros in the European context. By means of two non-parametric benchmarking techniques, respectively performance indicators and data envelopment analysis, we compute the efficiency of 37 European ...
Costa, Álvaro +3 more
core +1 more source
International Journal of Consumer Studies, Volume 50, Issue 3, May 2026.ABSTRACT As service robots move from factory floors to frontline service encounters, their success increasingly depends on the quality of customer‐robot interaction (CRI). Existing studies, however, remain fragmented and predominantly grounded in linear technology adoption models, offering limited insight into the dynamic and reciprocal nature of CRI ...
Long Pham +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Advanced Gas Turbine (AGT) powertrain system [PDF]
A 74.5 kW(100 hp) advanced automotive gas turbine engine is described. A design iteration to improve the weight and production cost associated with the original concept is discussed.
Helms, H. E., Kaufeld, J., Kordes, R.
core +1 more source
A Protection And Detection Surface (PADS) for damage tolerance [PDF]
A protection and detection surface (PADS) concept was studied for application to composite primary aircraft structures. A Kevlar-epoxy woven face sheet with a Rohacell foam core was found to be the most effective PADS configuration among the ...
Biggers, Sherrill B. +2 more
core +1 more source