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Modeling the Permanent Deformation Behavior of Asphalt Mixtures Using a Novel Hybrid Computational Intelligence [PDF]
, 2016 One of the main causes of pavement rutting is the repetitive action of traffic loads which results in the accumulation of permanent deformations. As a result, it is important to understand the characteristics of the permanent deformation behavior of ...
Cheng, Min-Yuan, Prayogo, Doddy
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Evaluating commonly used tools to quantify human activity for protected area management
People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Recreation in protected areas (PAs) is growing worldwide, potentially conflicting with wildlife and ecosystem protection. Efficiently estimating human activity in PAs is crucial for balancing a dual mandate of supporting visitor access and biodiversity, but managers lack clear recommendations about the conditions under which specific tools are
Alys Granados +17 more
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InfrastructuresAnalytical models to predict distresses and service conditions of road pavements can greatly contribute to the development of an effective pavement management system.
Uneb Gazder +4 more
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Economic Effects of Lifting the Spring Load Restriction Policy in Minnesota [PDF]
Spring load restrictions (SLR) regulate the weight per axle carried by heavy trucks during the spring thaw period. This policy aims to reduce pavement damage caused by heavy vehicles and extend the useful life of roads, but it also imposes costs on the ...
Brian Smalkoski, David Levinson, Ning Li
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Polymer Composites, EarlyView.Schematic of the experimental workflow for evaluating the effect of different graphite fillers on the electrical, thermal, mechanical, and gas‐barrier properties of ultrathin composite foils produced via the Powder‐to‐Roll process. ABSTRACT This study systematically investigates the influence of graphite type, particle shape, and particle size on the ...
Laura Huwald +5 more
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Finite element modelling and indirect tensile strength of SBS and CR modified asphalt mixtures
Discover Applied SciencesDifferent modifications in asphalt mixtures can be employed to improve the performance of asphalt pavements in terms of rutting and fatigue damage resistance enhancement.
Mohammad Fahad, Richard Nagy
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Survival analysis of culling reasons and economic examination of production period in sow culling [PDF]
The culling of the sows is an important task of the breeders and farmers, besides it is a determining factor of profitable pork production. During our research we have surveyed the data of 1969 sows in a Hungarian large-scale pig farm.
Balogh, Peter +2 more
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Towards Modeling Rutting for Asphalt Pavements in Hot Climates [PDF]
Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 2014 Aaron Mwanza, Mundia Muya, Peiwen Hao
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Molecular Investigations on Angiogenesis and Oxidative Stress in Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) Bucks' Testes Throughout the Reproductive Cycle. [PDF]
J Exp Zool A Ecol Integr PhysiolABSTRACT Animals with seasonal reproductive cycles, as the Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), have developed mechanisms to synchronize reproduction with the environmental cycle in order to optimize reproductive success through melatonin. Angiogenesis and oxidative stress are key processes in spermatogenesis, contributing to testicular remodeling and ...
Troisio I +7 more
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Ontologies for Sustainability: Theoretical Challenges
Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The lack of sustainable practices in key sectors of human societies is a global concern, posing threats for the whole planet. This paper provides the first review of ontologies for sustainability efforts, outlining their roles in assessing and advancing such efforts. Section 2 outlines three major challenges associated with sustainability: (1)
Giorgio A. Ubbiali +2 more
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