Coupled Static-Dynamic Tensile Mechanical Properties and Energy Dissipation Characteristic of Limestone Specimen in SHPB Tests by Qi Ping, Zhaohui Fang, Dongdong Ma, Hao Zhang

“…To investigate the dynamic splitting tensile mechanical property of limestone under coupled static and dynamic state, the dynamic split tensile tests of limestone under one-dimensional coupled static and dynamic load with different strain rates were performed with the help of modified split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) equipment. …”
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Forecasting Photovoltaic Module Remaining Life-Time Using Accelerated Aging Testing and Modelling on Aged Modules by Julien Dupuis, Christine Abdel Nour

“… This work investigates the possibility of predicting the remaining lifetime of a power plant by making accelerated aging testing on monocrystalline silicon cells modules working on a photovoltaic plant for eleven years in France and compares the results with the same testing done on modules from the same batch eleven years ago when they were new. …”
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CO2 geological storage in sedimentary basins: An update on the potential and suitability evaluation and a field test by Yujie Diao, Xin Ma, Chenglong Zhang, Xiaolin Jin, Xufeng Li, Chao Zhang

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Automated Defect Detection through Flaw Grading in Non-Destructive Testing Digital X-ray Radiography by Bata Hena, Gabriel Ramos, Clemente Ibarra-Castanedo, Xavier Maldague

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Effects of various manufacturing parameters and test temperature and crosshead displacement rate on the peel resistance of UHMWPE composites by Omar Banabila, Noora Alahmed, Rubayea Alameri, Rafael Santiago, Kamran A. Khan, Wesley J. Cantwell

“…The effect of displacement rate and test temperature on delamination resistance was also investigated by conducting peel tests at different displacement rates from 0.2 to 200 mm/min and temperatures ranging from 25 to 100°C. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Studies on Tire Tread Block Friction Characteristics Based on a New Test Device by J. Wu, Y. S. Wang, B. L. Su, Q. Liu

“…A new device was developed for tire tread block slip friction tests. Then the friction characteristics were investigated under different loads and contact roads. …”
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Experimental Study on the Permeability of Weakly Cemented Rock under Different Stress States in Triaxial Compression Tests by Gangwei Fan, Mingwei Chen, Dongsheng Zhang, Zhen Wang, Shizhong Zhang, Chengguo Zhang, Qizhen Li, Bobo Cao

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Hardening Concrete Exposed to Realistic Curing Temperature Regimes and Restraint Conditions: Advanced Testing and Design Methodology by Anja Estensen Klausen, Terje Kanstad, Øyvind Bjøntegaard

“…The basis of the methodology is to define and describe the material properties of a given concrete through laboratory testing and succeeding model fitting. The obtained material parameters are then evaluated and calibrated by comparing (1) stress development measured in a Temperature-Stress Testing Machine with (2) stress development calculated by using the obtained material properties and various multiphysical EAC calculation approaches. …”
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Tattooed human in vitro skin model for testing the biocompatibility of tattoo inks and healing progression after tattooing by Kirsten Reddersen, Deborah Maria Gregersen, Jörg Tittelbach, Cornelia Wiegand

“…Tattoo inks, which contain a variety of ingredients among them hazardous compounds such as polyaromatic hydrocarbons, heavy metals and nanoparticles and that are made for injection into the skin, are not dermatologically tested. New testing systems for evaluation of biocompatibility of tattoo inks as composite products and the tattooing process itself are needed. …”
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Optimization and experimental validation of a high-efficiency oil–water cyclone separator for well testing conditions by Zhimin Li

“…The predicted separation efficiency was 93.870%, and the predicted pressure drop was 48.287 kPa. Field tests of the optimized cyclone separator verified the rationality of these optimized parameters, achieving a separation efficiency of 92.9%. …”
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Impact of type 2 diabetes mellitus on results in the animal naming test in patients with and without liver cirrhosis. by Eva Maria Schleicher, Julia Tuchscher, Matthias Weber, Peter Robert Galle, Marcus-Alexander Wörns, Simon Johannes Gairing, Christian Labenz

“…The simplified Animal Naming Test (S-ANT1) has been established for detecting minimal HE (MHE). …”
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Can the Scapular Dyskinesis Test be Associated with Throwing Related Injuries During the Course of Collegiate Baseball Seasons? by Masaaki Tsuruike, Yohei Mukaihara, Todd S. Ellenbecker

“…The scapular dyskinesis test was implemented during the preseason for baseball pitchers. …”
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HIL Test Verification of PDPI Control of Induction Generator‐Based Multi‐Rotor Wind Turbine Systems by Habib Benbouhenni, Mourad Yessef, Nicu Bizon, Sara Kadi, Ayman Alhejji, Badre Bossoufi

“…The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the DPC‐PDPI‐PWM approach over DPC, as the harmonic distortion of the stream is minimized by 36.66%, 22.68%, and 33.33% in the three proposed tests. Also, the overshoot value of Ps was reduced compared to DPC by ratios estimated at 70.96%, 71.42%, and 70.31% in all tests. …”
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Vulnerability Testing and Analysis on Websites and Web-Based Applications in the XYZ Faculty Environment Using Acunetix Vulnerability by Mifthahul Rahmi, Yuhandri Yunus, Sumijan Sumijan

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Using the TOPSIS method to select the best low-toxicity organic cosolvent for rice-based toxicity tests by Xingren Pan, Yi Kang, Jun-Feng Lu, Xiao-Zhang Yu

“…The application of low-toxicity cosolvents in phytotoxicity tests is a common technique to enhance the distribution of non-water-soluble organic pollutants in the aqueous phase. …”
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Conversion from clinically isolated syndrome to multiple sclerosis: what paraclinical tests findings are the most characteristic? by M. Malciūtė, I. Čelpačenko, R. Stankevičiūtė, R. Balnytė

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Test-Retest Reliability of Low-Cost Posturography for Assessing Postural Stability Control Performance during Standing by Sumet Heamawatanachai, Witawit Wiriyasakunphan, Kanokwan Srisupornkornkool, Chaiyong Jorrakate

“…Instrumented assessment is suggested as a valid and reliable test, but the cost and the difficulty of setup are significant limitations. …”
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The Influence of Cognitive Dual Tasking on the Outcomes of the Triple Hop Test Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by Roberto Ricupito, Alberto Grassi, Matteo Zanuso, Paolo Torneri

“…Assessments were conducted on both the healthy and the previously injured limb over six meters, measured via a standard measuring tape. Paired t-tests and Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxon or Kruskal-Wallis tests were applied to investigate differences. …”
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Centrifuge Model Test on the Settlement of Valley-Type Loess Filled after Construction and Subjected to Rainfall Infiltration by Jiwen Zhang, Jie Cao, Bo Li, Kunye Zhou, Xilin Lü

“…Considering the collapsibility of loess, centrifuge model tests were conducted to study the settlement of loess fill in a valley after construction and subjected to rainfall infiltration. …”
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The Creep Test Study and Macro-Detail Analysis of Argillaceous Red Sandstone in Different Water-Containing States by Shuntao Guo, Shujie Wen, Hongyu Guo, Helin Fu

“…Burgers model is used to fit the test results and identify the parameters, and scanning electron microscopy is carried out on the cross section of the damaged sample. …”
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