Comparatively Study of Non-Destructive test with different methods in various curing days [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesIn non-destructive testing, materials, components, or assemblies are inspected, tested, or evaluated without being destroyed. In nondestructive testing, materials, components, and assemblies are evaluated for quality and integrity without damaging them ...
Pahade Chandramohan +6 more
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Indirect test methods for the mechanical characterization of building stones [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2018 The main objective of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of indirect methods to estimate the uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) of building stones.
Forestieri Giulia
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On the Move to Surgery: A Scoping Review of Patient-Reported Outcomes for Preoperative Walking Into the Operating Theatre. [PDF]
J Adv NursABSTRACT Introduction Although healthcare infrastructure has improved in recent years, the preoperative journey of patients is often accompanied by anxiety. Allowing patients to walk to the operating theatre is a simple, yet underexplored strategy that may enhance their sense of autonomy and reduce anxiety.
Labenbacher S +4 more
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Pollen elicits proboscis extension but does not reinforce PER learning in honeybees [PDF]
, 2013 The function of pollen as a reward for foraging bees is little understood, though there is evidence to suggest that it can reinforce associations with visual and olfactory floral cues.
Casteel +10 more
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The impact of the 1783-1784 AD Laki eruption on global aerosol formation processes and cloud condensation nuclei [PDF]
, 2010 The 1783–1784 AD Laki flood lava eruption commenced on 8 June 1783 and released 122 Tg of sulphur dioxide gas over the course of 8 months into the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere above Iceland. Previous studies have examined the impact of the
Breider, T. J. +6 more
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Field investigation of slab deterioration due to carbonation in a concrete building [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2019 This paper presents an investigation on a deteriorated slab of a two-story building located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The structure has been in use as a residential building for more than 60 years. The top slab of the first floor was delaminated and
Araya Eleni B. +2 more
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Deep ROSAT Surveys & the contribution of AGNs to the soft X-ray background [PDF]
, 2001 The ROSAT Deep Surveys in the Lockman Hole have revealed that AGNs are the main contributors (~75%) to the soft X-ray background in the 1–2 keV band. Using new optical/infrared and radio observations we have obtained a nearly complete identification (93%)
Giacconi, R. +8 more
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Anisotropy effect on strengths of metamorphic rocks
Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 2018 This paper aims to study the effect of anisotropy on strengths of several metamorphic rocks of southern (Çine) submassif of Menderes metamorphic massif in southwest Turkey.
Ahmet Özbek +3 more
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The Hubble sequence: just a vestige of merger events? [PDF]
, 2009 Abr: We investigate whether the Hubble sequence can be reproduced by the relics of merger events. We verify that, at zmed=0.65, the abundant population of anomalous starbursts is mainly linked to the local spirals.
Alonso-Herrero +92 more
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Rebound Hammer Test: An Investigation into Its Reliability in Applications on Concrete Structures
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2020 The issue of concrete strength often arises in civil engineering practice, either due to quality control of new constructions or due to the assessment of existing structures.
Antonio Brencich +4 more
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