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Degree Variance and Emotional Strategies Catalyze Cooperation in Dynamic Signed Networks [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
We study the problem of the emergence of cooperation in dynamic signed networks where agent strategies coevolve with relational signs and network topology.
Righi, Simone, Takács, Károly
core   +2 more sources

Geotechnical characterization of sustainable geopolymer improved soil

open access: yesJournal of the Mechanical Behavior of Materials, 2022
Geopolymer (GP) has recently emerged as a novel and environmental friendly alternative to conventional soil stabilization products like lime and Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), which adversely affect the environment.
Al-Rkaby Alaa H. J.   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Select geotechnical properties of a lime stabilized expansive soil amended with bagasse ash and coconut shell powder

open access: yesSelected Scientific Papers: Journal of Civil Engineering, 2018
Lime stabilization has been and still is one of the most preferred methods for stabilization of expansive soils. However, in the recent times, utilization of solid waste materials in soil stabilization has gained prominence as an effective means to ...
James Jijo, Pandian P. Kasinatha
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Orientations, Aspect Ratios, Pavement Materials and Vegetation Elements on Thermal Stress inside Typical Urban Canyons [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
The analysis of local climate conditions to test artificial urban boundaries and related climate hazards through modelling tools should become a common practice to inform public authorities about the benefits of planning alternatives. Different finishing
Acero, J.A.   +5 more
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Regression Models and Fuzzy Logic Prediction of TBM Penetration Rate

open access: yesOpen Engineering, 2017
This paper presents statistical analyses of rock engineering properties and the measured penetration rate of tunnel boring machine (TBM) based on the data of an actual project.
Minh Vu Trieu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Improving Shear Strength Parameters of Sandy Soil using Enzyme-Mediated Calcite Precipitation Technique

open access: yesCivil Engineering Dimension, 2018
Several methods have been established for their various potential applications as soil improvement technique, and recently the application of grouting technique using biological process have been proposed. This study discussed the applicability of enzyme-
Heriansyah Putra   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Modification of Hot Mix Asphalt Using Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) for Hot and Arid Regions

open access: yesمجلة العلوم البحتة والتطبيقية, 2020
Permanent deformation or rutting is a primary failure mode of hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavements especially in hot and arid region. The aim of this study was to achieve the viability of using Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) as a modifier of hot mix asphalt ...
Bakhi Aljanadi, Manssour Bin Miskeen, Saleh Abosalah
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluating the Effects of Textural Properties on the Strength Parameters of Marbles from North-Western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

open access: yesInternational Journal of Economic and Environment Geology, 2020
Marble is globally used as a natural stone for decorative and architectural purposes. Primary utilization of marble is as building and dimension stones.
Noor Muhammad, Umair Hassan, Zahid Ur Rehman, Sajjad Hussain, Muhammad Sajid, Atique Ahmad.
doaj   +1 more source

Emotional Strategies as Catalysts for Cooperation in Signed Networks [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The evolution of unconditional cooperation is one of the fundamental problems in science. A new solution is proposed to solve this puzzle. We treat this issue with an evolutionary model in which agents play the Prisoner's Dilemma on signed networks.
Axelrod R.   +10 more
core   +2 more sources

PREVALÊNCIA DE HIPERLORDOSE LOMBAR E HIPERCIFOSE DORSAL EM ESCOLARES DA SERRA GAÚCHA

open access: yesRevista Contexto & Saúde, 2013
Objetivo: Verificar a prevalência de hiperlordose lombar e hipercifose dorsal em escolares de 08 a 15 anos deidade em quatro escolas da rede municipal de ensino de Caxias do Sul. Metodologia: Foram avaliados 864 escolares,através de um estudo descritivo.
Rita de Cássia de Souza Bueno   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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