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Design and evaluation of structural risk mitigation measures for transmission lines micro-pile foundations in mountainous region. [PDF]

PLoS One
Hu X, Xi X, Xiang Z.
europepmc   +1 more source

Assessing the applicability of thermal response testing to energy piles

, 2014
Deep foundations are increasingly being used, not just to carry structural loads, but also to act as heat exchangers as part of a ground source heat pump system.
Brettmann, T., Loveridge, F.A., Olgun, C.G., Powrie, W.   +3 more
core  

Counting cases, conserving species: addressing highly pathogenic avian influenza in wildlife

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has become a critical threat to wildlife, shifting from a seasonal epizootic to a persistent, year‐round panzootic with global consequences. Here, we summarise the origin, evolutionary mechanisms, and expanding host range of the current H5N1 virus (clade 2.3.4.4b) and assess its impact on wildlife. Over
Ulrich Knief, Sandra Bouwhuis, Anja Globig, Anne Günther, Wouter Courtens   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanisms of pile-soil stress and deformation in excavations under the coupled effects of excavation disturbance and extreme rainfall infiltration. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Wang X, Zhang Y, Li W, Xiao J, Tan F, Huang C.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Cultivating Circularity: Harnessing Industry 4.0 and Stakeholder Engagement for a Sustainable Agrifood Future in Brazil

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study analyzed Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technology applications in agribusiness and the role of strategic stakeholders, engagement methods, and other critical aspects data sharing, confidentiality, integrity, decision‐making, and sector‐specific requirements in promoting circularity.
Simone Sehnem, Lucila M. S. Campos, Tais Provensi, Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Research on the influence of micro-pile layout of stability of landslide resistance. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Li H, Yang M, Lan Z.
europepmc   +1 more source

Applying a Systems Thinking Approach to Circular Economy Transitions: Insights From the Use of a Sociotechnical Systems Approach Within the UK Hospitality Sector

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Despite more than 20 years of research into sustainable tourism, the environmental impact of the UK hospitality sector remains high. A growing body of research into the concept of a circular economy (CE) demonstrates that transitioning to this way of working has significant benefits both for the environment and business outcomes.
Danielle Farrow, Hannah Collis, Fiona Charnley   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Research on Material Optimization of CSM Method Structures in Highly Weathered Strata. [PDF]

Materials (Basel)
Xie Y, Liu H, Wen H, Sun C, Chang Y, Feng Q, Zhang L, Wang H.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Market and Nonmarket Strategies in Focus: How Entrepreneurs Tackling the Grand Challenge of Waste Management Navigate Institutional and Market Adversity in Ghana

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Waste management remains a critical grand challenge in African countries. While entrepreneurship has been a viable strategy for addressing this challenge, it is fraught with constraints. This study investigates the strategies orchestrated by entrepreneurs to navigate adversity in Waste management and ensure the social and economic viability of
Tahiru Azaaviele Liedong, Abiodun Samuel Adegbile, Augustine Awuah Peprah, Bede Akorige Atarah   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Numerical evaluation of soil arching effects on lateral earth pressure in soldier pile retaining wall systems. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Almasi M.
europepmc   +1 more source