Estimation of Water Saturation in Shale Formation Using In Situ Multifrequency Dielectric Permittivity by Yongchae Cho, Sean S. Dolan, Nishank Saxena, Vishal Das

“…According to the results of the LR model curve-fitting, the estimated Archie’s parameter shows inversely proportional relationship with clay volumes. The estimated Archie’s parameter from the SMD model is sensitive to the lower frequency channels of the multifrequency dielectric logging tool. …”
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Low Velocity Impact and Creep-Strain Behaviour of Vinyl Ester Matrix Nanocomposites Based on Layered Silicate by A. I. Alateyah, H. N. Dhakal, Z. Y. Zhang, B. Aldousiri

“…Likewise, the influence of the clay addition into the neat polymer on the creep relaxation behaviour at 25°C and 60°C was studied. …”
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Slope Stability Using Self-Drilling Anchor Rods by Bulko Roman, Mužík Juraj, Cigáň Filip

“…Our study focuses on a road site in the Bradl belt, characterized by significantly inclined terrain and medium plasticity clay soils. Using numerical modeling through AutoCad and Plaxis 2D, we evaluate the stability of the slope and the effectiveness of the micropile-reinforced concrete beam system. …”
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Dynamic Response Analysis of Pile Group Foundation of Super-Giant Sewage Treatment Structure on Hydraulic Fill Foundation by Yi Huang, Xugang Chen, Lijuan Cheng, Tiyong Bai, Ru Yan

“…The pile group effect and single pile bearing capacity of foundation in hydraulic fill fine sand and silty clay were verified. By comparing numerical simulation and theoretical calculation, the results show that the pile group foundation exerts the soil squeezing effect after pile construction is completed, and the dynamic elastic modulus of the soil layer can be increased. …”
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Study on Pore Structure of Shale Reservoir by Low Temperature Nitrogen Adsorption Method by Huaying Mi, Yujie Guo, Xiaogang Yu

“…The development of micropores and mesopores in the shale samples is associated with organic matter content, while the development of macropores is linked to clay minerals content. Total organic carbon (TOC) content is the key element to control the nanopore volume and the specific surface area of the reservoir rocks from the study area. …”
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Mechanical Properties of Fiber Reinforced Lightweight Concrete Containing Surfactant by Yoo-Jae Kim, Jiong Hu, Soon-Jae Lee, Byung-Hee You

“…The lightweight aggregate used was made of expanded clay. A self-compaction agent was used to reduce the water-cement ratio and keep good workability. …”
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Influence of 3D Printed Topological Structure on Lightweight Mullite Load Bearing Board in Thermal Environment by Yiran Man, Xudong Luo, Zhipeng Xie, Dianli Qu

“…In this study, the load bearing board manufactured with different topological structures such as vertical grid, oblique square grid, and honeycomb grid was printed by direct ink writing technology using the same raw material of kaolin clay and α-Al2O3 powder. The three kinds of samples were sintered at 1450°C × 3 h. …”
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Multiparameter Logging Evaluation of Chang 73 Shale Oil in the Jiyuan Area, Ordos Basin by Bobiao Liu, Chengqian Tan, Yinchao Huai, Yuhan Tan, Han Zhang, Zhao Feng

“…Brittle minerals such as quartz and feldspar were mainly found to be present in shale reservoirs and clay minerals which mainly consisted of illite. The Chang 73 reservoir is rich in organic matter and has great potential for survival. …”
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Grouting Reinforcement Mechanism and Multimodel Simulation Analysis of Longwall Goaf by Xueliang Li, Xiaoli Guo, Guang Sun

“…On the basis of discussion of the deformation mechanism and evolution law of the longwall goaf, this article comprehensively analyzed the grouting reinforcement mechanism of the goaf combined with filling theory, permeability theory, and fracturing theory and studied the physical and chemical reaction principles of two commonly used filling materials, cement-fly ash slurry and cement-clay slurry. Three grouting models have been established: whole grouting, local grouting in fracture zone, and strip grouting, and then simulated the grouting effect of the two more common methods of whole grouting and strip grouting by numerical simulation software (FLAC3D, tecplot, Surfer). …”
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Reklamda Egemen İdeolojiyi Çözümlemek: Cinsiyet Rolleri ve Fanatizm Okuması by Nihal Kocabay Şener

“…Çalışma, tek bir çözümleme yönteminin bazı medya metinlerinde yeterli olamayacağı varsayımından hareketle farklı yöntemlerden ödünç alınan basamaklarla metin çözümlemesi yapabilme önerisi sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu yöntem, Clay marka çamaşır deterjanı reklamında uygulanmıştır. …”
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PROCESSING OF GYPSUM-BEARING MATERIALS IN THE BRONZE AGE GONUR DEPE ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE (SOUTHEAST KARAKUM DESERT) by L.Ya. Kabanova, A.M. Yuminov, I.A. Blinov

“…The material is composed of thin prismatic-angular and fibrous aggregates of reduced gypsum (60–70 %) and β-bassanite (3 %) enclosed in clay-siliceous matrix (20–30 %). The mixture also contains grains of quartz (5–10 %), feldspar (up to 1%), mica (up to 1 %) and other minerals. …”
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Neural plasticity in early potters: Shape analysis and TMS-EEG co-registration trace the rise of a new motor skill. by Vanessa Forte, Luisa Sartori, Antonino Visalli, Mustafa Yildirim, Gaspare Galati, Massimo Vidale, Emanuela Faresin, Antonino Vallesi

“…Coiling, one of the most widespread neolithic techniques, requires precise hand movements and the ability to regulate finger pressure to shape the clay without deformation. In a pilot study involving intensive training in neolithic pottery, we used TMS-EEG co-registration to monitor a group of participants and we examined the shape of the artefacts they made before and after training. …”
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Correlating Measured SPT-N, Shear Wave Velocity and Liquid Limit Values in Melekli Region, Igdır (Türkiye) by Yusuf Guzel

“…The best-fit curve for the measured data is shown to divert from the existing correlation curves, which are also significantly different from each other, for all soils, sand, and clay soils. This can be attributed to the uniqueness of correlation to the study site as geological conditions at one site differ extensively from another site. …”
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Manufacturing of Ecofriendly Bricks Using Microdust Cotton Waste by Mebrahtom Teklehaimanot, Haregeweyni Hailay, Tamrat Tesfaye

“…The results show that the replacement of clay soil and cement by cotton microdust does not exhibit a sudden brittle fracture even beyond the failure loads, indicates high energy absorption capacity, reduces the unit weight dramatically, and introduces smother surface compared to the current concrete bricks in the market. …”
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Spatial Variability of Physical Soil Quality Index of an Agricultural Field by Sheikh M. Fazle Rabbi, Bina R. Roy, M. Masum Miah, M. Sadiqul Amin, Tania Khandakar

“…The spatial structures of sand, clay, and KS were moderate but the structure was strong for silt, bulk density, porosity, and MWD. …”
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Land Use Effects on Soil Quality Indicators: A Case Study of Abo-Wonsho Southern Ethiopia by Awdenegest Moges, Melku Dagnachew, Fantaw Yimer

“…Soil textural fractions (i.e., sand, silt, and clay percentage) varied with land use and soil depths even though the textural class across all land use types was sandy loam. …”
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Effective Approach of Activated Jordanian Bentonite by Sodium Ions for Total Phenolic Compounds Removal from Olive Mill Wastewater by Khansaa Al-Essa, Ethar M. Al-Essa

“…The aim of this study is to investigate the feasibility of using Jordanian bentonite, a simple and natural clay, as a possible adsorbent to decrease the negative characteristics of raw OMW, as an approach to the development of a methodology that addresses the OMW problem without affecting freshwater resources. …”
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DIVERSITAS SERANGGA TANAH DI BERBAGAI TIPE TANAH PADA LAHAN REKLAMASI BEKAS TAMBANG KAPUR KABUPATEN TUBAN by Dwi Oktafitria, Dewi Hidayati, Eko Purnomo

“…The reclaimed land in 2014 with the dominant clay type soil has a moderate diversity category and a low dominance category with 7 orders found. …”
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Influence of Stone Shape Factor on the Pull-Out Resistance of Geogrid in the Soil-Rock Mixture by Yongshuai Sun, Xuefeng Li, Guihe Wang

“…When the stone paved in the model box changes from a single layer to a double layer, the pull-out resistance of the geogrid increases, and there is a disturbance range in the contact interface between the geogrid and the stone; stone blocks 5 cm away from the geogrid surface can still have an indirect effect on the pull-out resistance of geogrids; the pull-out resistance of geogrid in clay is greater than that in the sand; and an empirical expression for predicting the pull-out resistance of geogrids is obtained. …”
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"[T]hings among the ruins" : les choses contre le roc dans The Song of the Lark et The Professor’s House de Willa Cather by Céline Manresa

“…Altering her signifiers by referring to natural substances, such as clay, sand, gems and metals, Cather succeeds in creating a harmonious and respectful dialogue between her writing and the surrounding world…”
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