Field Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of Frame Support Structure Composed of Subway Foundation Pit Retaining Pile and Steel Strut Rigid Joint by Mingli Huang, Zhang Zhien, Bingyi Chen, Hongkun Wang

“…Compared with the traditional support structure, which can only bear pressure composed of steel strut and retaining pile lap joint, the variation characteristics of pile lateral displacement and support axial force of frame support structure under the influencing factors, such as weak stratum, pit side loading, groundwater level rise, and support drop, are studied. …”
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MENTAL STRESS AMONG CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION SITE AGENTS AND FOREMEN IN THE NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLE by Erich HAYDAM, John SMALLWOOD

“…An empirical study was conducted among medium to large civil engineering contractors in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the sample stratum including site agents and foremen. The salient findings include: using unreliable and old tools, using dirty toilet facilites, and working on an untidy site are the most significant physical stressors; limited time spent with loved ones, tight deadlines, inadequate reward system, and work-life imbalance are the most significant organisational stressors; headaches, tense muscles, and smoking cigarettes are the most significant behavioural activities and physical sensations experienced;tired, weak and no energy, restless and on edge, and irritable are  the most significant sensations of stress; feeling sad or down, restlessness, and decrease / increase in appetite are the most significant symptoms of depression. …”
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Investigation of Multiple Hole Grouting for Reducing Water Inrush Risk in Underground Engineering by Changde Yang, Ling Li, Ying Li, Yakuan Gao

“…The result indicates that most of the cement slurry is consumed when the water yield is 20 to 30 m3/h; and that there are minimal changes of the electrical properties of the rock stratum under coal seam when the water yield of L11 is low within the range of 40 m. …”
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Application of Modified Hoek–Brown Strength Criterion in Water-Rich Soft Rock Tunnel by Xianghui Deng, Yuncai Wang, Rui Wang, Daohong Xia, Zhiqing Zhao

“…When a tunnel is excavated in the water-rich soft rock stratum, the strength of the soft rock is greatly reduced due to the seepage of groundwater. …”
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Experimental Study on Groutability of Sand Layer concerning Permeation Grouting by Yan-Xu Guo, Qing-Song Zhang, Lian-Zhen Zhang, Ren-Tai Liu, Xin Chen, Yan-Kai Liu

“…Permeation grouting is widely used in grouting engineering because of its low grouting pressure and minor disturbance to the stratum. However, influenced by the complex properties of sand layer and slurry, an accurate prediction of the groutability of the sand layer remains to be a hard work. …”
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Experimental Study on the Ratio of Similar Materials in Weak Surrounding Rock Based on Orthogonal Design by Pengfei Jiao, Xiao Zhang, Xinzhi Li, Bohong Liu, Haojie Zhang

“…The new type of similar material configuration is widely used in shallow buried tunnel entrance section and urban shallow buried excavation engineering, in addition to tunnel engineering in loess stratum, and the problems of engineering design and construction are solved through geomechanical model test.…”
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Integrating spatial clustering and multi-source geospatial data for comprehensive geological hazard modeling in Hunan Province by Weifeng Xiao, Ziyuan Zhou, Bozhi Ren, Xinping Deng

“…Additionally, the study demonstrates that land use patterns and stratigraphic stratum lithology significantly impact the cluster-specific relationships between the key factors and GI, emphasizing the importance of natural resource management for effective geological hazard mitigation. …”
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Are We Ready to Measure Skin Permeation of Modern Antiaging GHK–Cu Tripeptide Encapsulated in Liposomes? by Karolina Ogórek, Kinga Nowak, Emilia Wadych, Lena Ruzik, Andrei R. Timerbaev, Magdalena Matczuk

“…GHK–Cu is a fairly hydrophilic compound with limited permeation through the lipophilic stratum corneum. On the other hand, liposomes capable of encapsulating GHK–Cu may improve its permeation potential. …”
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A Roadheader-Assisted Coal Cutter Based on Tensile Failure Mechanism of Coal by Bo Liu, Zhiliu Wang, Wei Xu, Zhiwei Yu, Zhendong Yan, Biao Yao

“…The deflection and mining width demonstrates a quadratic relationship. To understand the stratum behaviors and improve mining efficiency, the stability of a working face owned by Jincheng Coal Mining Group in Shanxi is analyzed using UDEC numerical simulation. …”
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Social criticism and tricky irony in Sanai's mind and language by Rouholah Hadi, Mitra Golchin, Mohammadreza Torki, Sima Rahmanifar

“…As a representative of the educated stratum, Sanai had considered himself responsible to the common people and tried to reflect their concerns and problems in their work. …”
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Pilocarpine-Induced Status Epilepticus Is Associated with Changes in the Actin-Modulating Protein Synaptopodin and Alterations in Long-Term Potentiation in the Mouse Hippocampus by Maximilian Lenz, Marina Ben Shimon, Thomas Deller, Andreas Vlachos, Nicola Maggio

“…Indeed, single dose intraperitoneal pilocarpine injection (250 mg/kg) in three-month-old male C57BL/6J mice leads to a rapid reduction in hippocampal SP-cluster sizes and numbers (in CA1 stratum radiatum of the dorsal hippocampus; 90 min after injection). …”
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Deformation and Instability Mechanisms of a Shaft and Roadway Under the Influence of Rock Mass Subsidence by Junfeng Rong, Bin Wang

“…This study employs FLAC^3D software (vision 5.00) to develop a mechanical coupling model representing the geological and structural configuration of a stratum–shaft–roadway system. The model sets maximum subsidence displacements (MSDs) of the horsehead roadway’s roof at 0.5 m, 1.0 m, and 1.5 m to simulate secondary soil consolidation from hydrophobic water at the shaft’s base. …”
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Study on the Evolution Laws of Anchoring Property of Surrounding Rock of Argillaceous Weakly Cemented Roadway in Water Environment by Weiguang Zhang, Zhiguo Chang, Jianbiao Bai, Rui Wang

“…The research results provide reference for the control of the entry surrounding rock under similar stratum conditions.…”
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The Conformity of Diagnostic Test Between Burrow Ink Test Method With Skin Scrapping Method of Scabies in Rabbit (Lepus domesticus) by Fadila Zikri Amanda, Poedji Hastutiek, Emy Koestanti Sabdoningrum, Nunuk Dyah Retno Lastuti, Endang Suprihati, Hana Eliyani

“…Scabies caused by Sarcoptes scabiei which has a predilection in stratum corneum and lucidum. Clinical symptoms was characterized by papula or crusting of the skin. …”
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Quantitative Research and Characterization of the Loess Microstructure in the Bai Lu Tableland, Shaanxi Province, China by Longsheng Deng, Wen Fan, Shaopeng Liu, Yupeng Chang, Yan Dai, Yubo Li

“…The Eq-Radius of the loess pores and throats satisfies a first-order Gaussian distribution, and the throat channel length satisfies a gamma distribution. With increasing stratum depth, the particles become more flattened, the throat radii become larger and the pore channels become slenderer. …”
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Analysis and Field Measurement on the Internal Force Variation Laws of Steel Pipe Columns in Subway Stations by Nan Liu, Yu-sheng Jiang, Hua Jiang, Long-fei Chang, Xing Yang, Xiao Tong

“…During the construction process, the internal force of the steel pipe varies widely in the silty sand stratum. Also, the steel pipe columns in stations affected by groundwater bears about twice of the axial force compared with other stations are not affected by groundwater. …”
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THE PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICERS by John SMALLWOOD, Claire DEACON

“…A descriptive survey method was adopted for gathering and processing data obtained through self-administered questionnaires. The sample stratum included a convenience sample of delegates attending a two-day construction H&S summit. …”
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Cause Analysis and Countermeasures of Through Shakes in Foamed Concrete Subgrade by Xianbin Huang, Chenyang Liu, Yahong Wangren, Mingxing Wang, Yujiao Mei, Zongrong Xie, Man Liao

“…To avert cracks on the top of foamed concrete in high groundwater table, the antibuoyancy measures should be adopted prior to construction of the upper bearing stratum. The study has expanded the application scope of subgrade and enriched theory of foamed concrete filled in high groundwater table, providing a significant reference to similar projects.…”
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Prevalence and Saverity Level of Scabies (Sarcoptes scabiei) on Rabbits in Sajen Village, Pacet SUB-District, Mojokerto Regency by Taufik Tri Laksono, Gandul Atik Yuliani, Agus Sunarso, Nunuk Dyah Retno Lastuti, Lucia Tri Suwanti

“…Sarcoptes scabiei var. cuniculi merupakan tungau dengan predileksi di stratum korneum dari kulit dan penyebab scabies. Gejala klinis ditandai dengan alopecia and krusta pada kulit. …”
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Study on Law of Overlying Strata Breakage and Migration in Downward Mining of Extremely Close Coal Seams by Physical Similarity Simulation by Xiaobin Li, Wenrui He, Zhuhe Xu

“…When the working face advances to 25 m, the rock stratum approximating a parallelogram of height 5 m does not collapse, and the working face is relatively dangerous. …”
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