Permanence and changes in pastoral farming in the Southern Alps by Laurent Garde, Marc Dimanche, Jacques Lasseur

“…Nevertheless, the perception of the durability of an activity seen as traditional should not obscure the extent of changes that have had an impact on it in the past. …”
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Variability of the chemical composition of the wood and bark of two tropical hardwoods from Ghana by Kwaku Antwi, Francis Kofi Bih, Sylvia Adu, Joseph Appiah Yeboah

“…This may affect the lower durability of sapwood. This study shows that heartwood of both Nesogordonia papaverifera and Holarrhena floribunda can be considered a source of value-added compounds. …”
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Exploitation of Ultrahigh-Performance Fibre-Reinforced Concrete for the Strengthening of Concrete Structural Members by Mohammed A. Al-Osta

“…Ultrahigh-performance fibre-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC), characterized by superior structural and durability performance in aggressive environmental conditions, is one of the materials that have been considered for the repair and strengthening of concrete structural members. …”
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Influence of additional static stresses on biaxial low-cycle fatigue of 2024 aluminum alloy by Andrey Yankin, Anastasia Lykova, Artur Mugatarov, Valeriy Wildemann, Artem Ilinykh

“…The results of cyclic durability prediction by the modified model provide good convergence. …”
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Influence of additional static stresses on biaxial low-cycle fatigue of 2024 aluminum alloy by Andrey Yankin, Anastasia Lykova, Artur Mugatarov, Valeriy Wildemann, Artem Ilinykh

“…The results of cyclic durability prediction by the modified model provide good convergence. …”
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Impact of nano sized SiC and Gr on mechanical properties of aerospace grade Al7075 composites by M. Ravikumar, Rudra Nail

“… Aluminum composites exhibit high resistance to wear and corrosion, possess high strength, offer durability and more such properties. In this study, Al7075, reinforced with nano size SiC - Gr was produced by a stir casting technique and its microstructure and mechanical behavior were evaluated. …”
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ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF CRACKING IN THE CATALYST OF AN EXTENDED-RANGE THREE CYLINDER ENGINE by HONG Yang, XIE ZuTong, REN JianPing, YE NengYong

“…Aiming at the cracking problem of the catalyst of an extended-range three cylinder engine in the durability test, the fracture form and the cracking reason were analyzed, the optimization and verification were carried out. …”
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Evaluation of rheological performance of a local modified bitumen by Styrene Butadiene Styrene polymer used in wearing course� by Kebaili Nabil, Mohamed Djouhri, Mohammed Boucherba, Mustapha Kebaili

“…Recommendations have been made to implement a bitumen modification system to improve its quality and therefore the durability of bituminous pavements in the south of Algeria.…”
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A novel method for the determination of trace sulfonylurea herbicides by introducing a hybrid stationary phase to common capillary by Jing-Hua Yang, Xiao-Mao Zhou, Yu-Ping Zhang, Jun Chen, Hai-Weng Ma

“…The fiber was successfully prepared using 4-vinyl pyridine as the monomer and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate as the cross-linker to reinforce its durability. The resultant fiber was applied to extract sulfonylurea herbicides from environmental soil and water samples before analysis with high-performance liquid chromatography. …”
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Chaotic Fruit Fly Algorithm for Solving Engineering Design Problems by M. A. El-Shorbagy

“…In CFFA, the fruit fly algorithm (FFA), which is recognized for its durability and efficiency in addressing optimization problems, was paired with the chaotic local search (CLS) method, which allows for local exploitation. …”
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Data Domain Servitization for Microservices Architecture by Patricio Michael Paccha, Victor Vicente Velepucha

“…Ensuring each microservice handles business data while adhering to ACID properties (atomicity, consistency, isolation, durability) is crucial. This requires unique, consistent, and low-dependency data from a business domain perspective. …”
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ENHANCING MOBILITY: DEVELOPING A PEDESTRIAN SOLUTION FOR LOCOMOTION CHALLENGES AND ROAD SAFETY by Aneta WNUK, Dagmara JANKOWSKA-KARPA

“…Focus group interviews with potential users, which were a part of the project, indicated the most important features of the selection of such a solution, such as material, anti-slip properties, ease of replacement, durability (low abrasion), ensuring stability, and quiet operation. …”
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Microstructural Insights into Solid Particle Erosion in a High-Chromium Cast Iron by Alessio Suman, Annalisa Fortini, Nicola Zanini

“…This work provides valuable insights for optimizing HCCIs to enhance material performance and durability in demanding erosive environments by tailoring carbide distribution to specific operational conditions.…”
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Preparation, Encapsulation, and Performance Evaluation of Ternary Phase Change Materials for Building Envelope by Hongzhi Zhu, Bin Guo, Zhi Li

“…The phase change diatomite was used for packaging materials and durability evaluation. The results show that when TD-MA : LA = 6.2 : 3.8, the phase transition temperature of the experimental ternary composite phase change material is 20.1°C. …”
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Influence of the modes of shaping of sand-resin shellis on quality of the produced castings by V. Yu. Kulikov, S. S. Kvon, T. V. Kovalyova, E. P. Shcherbakova, E. N. Eremin

“…For the purpose of increase in durability and decrease in contents of binding (pulverbakelit) in mix when forming a shell, along with thermal influence, the static pressure, the resines changing in compliance with change of aggregate state was used. …”
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Optimization of clamshell content for improved properties in bamboo-epoxy composites by K. J. Anand, Thippeswamy Ekbote

“…The primary objective of this hybridization is to optimize the synergistic benefits of each component, harnessing the strength of bamboo fibres, the durability of epoxy, and the cost-effective repurposing of the waste clamshell. …”
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High-Volume Fly Ash-Based Cementitious Composites as Sustainable Materials: An Overview of Recent Advances by Sen Du, Qingxin Zhao, Xianming Shi

“…The effects of replacing cement with a HVFA binder on the fresh properties, mechanical properties, durability performance, and environmental impact of HVFA cementitious composites are explored. …”
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The Design and Validation of a Biocompatible and Cost-Effective Biomaterial Based Arm Patch for Intravenous Training Applications by Fizza Zaheer, Moiz Wali Khan, Maida Nadeem

“…In this assessment, factors like durability, biocompatibility and ease of fabrication were considered in order to determine the appropriate biomaterials. …”
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Climate change and the development of mountain areas: what do we need to know and for what types of action? by Didier Richard, Emmanuelle George-Marcelpoil, Vincent Boudières

“…In this respect, the tourism economy is predominant in mountain regions. Its durability and vitality undoubtedly constitute a priority for local actors. …”
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Apparent Molecular Weight Distributions for Investigating Aging in Polymer-Modified Bitumen by Miriam Cappello, Sara Filippi, Yvong Hung, Massimo Losa, Giovanni Polacco

“…The oxidative aging of bituminous binders affects the performance and durability of pavements. In the case of polymer-modified binders, aging involves both bitumen and polymers and has a strong impact on the whole architecture of the material. …”
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