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Investigation of Subgrade Stabilization Life-Extending Benefits in Flexible Pavements Using a Non-Linear Mechanistic-Empirical Analysis

open access: yesInfrastructures
This paper investigates the effect of subgrade soil stabilization on the performance and life extension of flexible pavements. Several variables affecting soil stabilization were considered, including subgrade soil type (CL or CH), additive type and ...
Ali Reza Ghanizadeh   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Agricultural Diversification at the Margin. Strategies and Determinants in Italian Mountain and Remote Areas

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper explores the convergence in on‐farm diversification strategies of agricultural holdings, between remote areas and more central ones. Using Italian farm‐level data, we explore the determinants of diversification strategies across farms.
Gianluca Grilli   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The importance of proper evaluation of the geological conditions for the design of industrial floor subbase [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Nowadays many problems concerning industrial floors or floors in shopping centres occurred when local geological characterization is not adequately considered by structural designers, material selection is not evaluated properly and in time for future ...
Bulko, Roman   +3 more
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Mathematical modeling of thermal stabilization of vertical wells on high performance computing systems

open access: yes, 2013
Temperature stabilization of oil and gas wells is used to ensure stability and prevent deformation of a subgrade estuary zone. In this work, we consider the numerical simulation of thermal stabilization using vertical seasonal freezing columns.
Pavlova, Natalia V.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Towards Advanced Intelligent and Perceptive Soft Grippers

open access: yesAdvanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
Implementing soft yet strong and intelligent soft grippers request innovative and creative solutions in designing soft bodies and seamlessly integrating actuated systems with hierarchical sensing. This review systematically analyses soft grippers with a deep understanding of core components, from fundamental design principles to actuation and sensing ...
Haneul Kim   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of the environmental impacts of utilizing coal ashes and OPC for soil stabilization applications: Leachate analysis in response to rainfall interaction

open access: yesCase Studies in Construction Materials
The construction industry is a leading sector for coal ashes utilization, including in cement manufacturing and soil stabilization applications. In soil stabilization, coal ashes, alongside Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), are the most commonly used ...
Ali Hauashdh   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Role of crop residue mulches and their decomposition on soil functions in conservation agriculture : S11.03a -6 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Core principle of Conservation Agriculture is to maintain soil cover by crop residue mulching or cover crops. Mulching practice affects many agroecosystem services, through water dynamics and C and N transformations (Coppens et al., 2007) and their ...
Akhtar, Iqbal   +7 more
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