The Evaluation of Diagnostic Tests for Sexually Transmitted Infections by Max A Chernesky

“…Use-effectiveness evaluations might determine the stability or durability of supplies and equipment; the logistics of shipping, receiving and storing supplies; the clarity and completeness of test instructions; the time and effort required to process and read results; the subjectivity factors in interpretation and reporting; and the costs. …”
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The Effect of Rail Fastening System Modifications on Tram Traffic Noise and Vibration by Stjepan Lakušić, Ivo Haladin, Maja Ahac

“…Shortly after their introduction, it was observed that they have a negative impact on the exploitation behavior of tram infrastructure, primarily on the durability of rail fastening systems. Because of that, it was decided to modify existing rail fastening systems to the new track exploitation conditions. …”
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Study on cementitious properties of steel slag by Zhu G., Hao Y., Xia C., Zhang Y., Hu T., Sun S.

“…Furthermore, physical mechanic and durability tests on the concrete that certain amount of cement be substituted by converter steel slag powder from different steel plants are carried out, the results show that the concrete with partial substitution of steel slag powder has the advantages of higher later period strength, better frost resistance, good wear resistance and lower hydration heat, etc. …”
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Development of a Low Cost Assistive Listening System for Hearing-Impaired Student Classroom by Setha Pan-ngum, Tharapong Soonrach, Sangvorn Seesutas, Anukool Noymai, Pasin Israsena

“…Long-term usage by school children will be monitored to evaluate the system robustness and durability.…”
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Design and Fabrication of Biodegradable Antenna Using Jute Material for UWB Application by Kinol. A. Mary Joy, Marshiana Devaerakkam, D. Godwin Immanuel, Krishnamoorthy Narasu Raghavan, Grace Kanmani Prince, Kassu negash

“…A newer UWB Microstrip patch antenna is designed using a jute material as a substrate because of its durability and CO2 and water footprint. The ecological impact is relatively small with Cradle to Cradle, biodegradable with 100% compostable, and extremely strong. …”
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The “Projection-by-Projection” (PbP) criterion for multiaxial random fatigue loadings by Denis Benasciutti, Davide Zanellati, Alessandro Cristofori

“…A case study is finally discussed, in which the method is applied to a FE structural durability analysis of a simple structure subjected to random excitations. …”
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Pretreatment of Woven Jute FRP Composite and Its Use in Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams in Flexure by Tara Sen, H. N. Jagannatha Reddy

“…It was concluded that heat treatment is one of the most suitable treatment methods for enhancing mechanical properties of jute FRP. Durability studies on Jute FRP pertaining to some common environmental conditions were also carried out such as effect of normal water and thermal aging on the tensile strength of jute FRP followed by fire flow test. …”
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Integrated FEM-Multibody Co-Simulation of Additively Manufactured Hip Prosthesis containing cracks. by Domenico Gentile, Roberto Di Bona, Giuseppe Peter Vanoli, Gabriel testa, Sara Ricci

“…It was concluded that the Stress Intensity Factor (SIF) computed by the model is compatible with the premature failures experienced by patients, and as such, this model opens the possibility for further analyses aimed at understanding the role of defects on the durability of prothesis …”
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A comprehensive review of research on organic-based phase-change thermal interface materials for thermal management of electric devices: Methods, performance, and applications by Wondu Lee, Jooheon Kim

“…The paper also discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with the integration of organic PCM-based materials into electronic devices, emphasizing the importance of addressing issues such as material compatibility, durability, and scalability. Overall, this review provides valuable insights into the utilization of organic PCM-based materials as efficient heat dissipation solutions for electronic devices, contributing to the advancement of thermal management technologies in the electronics industry.…”
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Form Pressure in Composite Columns of 3DPC and SCC by Silfwerbrand Johan

“…Laboratory studies on composite columns of this type have been conducted at KTH investigating form pressure, load-carrying capacity, and durability. This paper is focusing on the form pressure that has been an issue ever since SCC was developed in Japan in the early 1990s because of the flowing nature of this concrete type. …”
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Optimization of clamshell content for improved properties in bamboo-epoxy composites by Anand K J, 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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Improvement of the Early-Age Compressive Strength, Water Permeability, and Sulfuric Acid Resistance of Scoria-Based Mortars/Concrete Using Limestone Filler by Aref Al-Swaidani, Andraos Soud, Amina Hammami

“…This study is an attempt to investigate the effect of adding limestone filler on the compressive strength and durability of mortars/concrete containing scoria. Sixteen types of binders with different replacement levels of scoria (0, 10, 20, and 30%) and limestone (0, 5, 10, and 15%) were prepared. …”
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Spatial Analysis of Physical Quality of Rural Housing in Iran by mohammad hajipour, Vahid riahi, hadi gharagozloo

“…However, a large part of the rural population in different areas of the country is living in non-resistant and less durable housing. This article attempts to analyze the spatial distribution and quality of rural housing in the country. …”
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The Hysteresis Performance and Restoring Force Model for Corroded Reinforced Concrete Frame Columns by Guifeng Zhao, Meng Zhang, Yaoliang Li, Dawang Li

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Correlation of Surface Cracks of Concrete due to Corrosion and Bond Strength (between Steel Bar and Concrete) by Charis Alk. Apostolopoulos, Konstantinos F. Koulouris, Alkiviadis Ch. Apostolopoulos

“…Furthermore, the investigation has shown that the increase of transverse reinforcement (stirrups) percentage and the cover thickness play a significant role in durability of reinforced concrete elements and in bond strength maintenance between rebar and concrete.…”
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Product Design Analysis with Regard to Recycling and Selected Mechanical Properties by Jacek Diakun, Rafał Grzejda

“…Nowadays, end-of-life issues are increasingly being considered in addition to typical design properties such as durability, appearance or quality. This article presents the product design process in relation to its recycling and mechanical properties. …”
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Performance of Palm Oil Clinker Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Comprising Spent Garnet as Fine Aggregate Replacement by Nur Farah Aziera Jamaludin, Khairunisa Muthusamy, Mohd Faizal Md Jaafar, Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya, Mohamed A. Ismail

“…Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the influence of spent garnet as a fine aggregate substitute on the fresh, mechanical, and durability properties of palm oil clinker concrete. …”
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Experimental Study on Early-Age Crack of Mass Concrete under the Controlled Temperature History by Nannan Shi, Jianshu Ouyang, Runxiao Zhang, Dahai Huang

“…Thermal deformation under restrained conditions often leads to early-age cracking and durability problems in mass concrete structures. It is crucial to monitor accurately the evolution of temperature and thermal stresses. …”
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Impact of Coolant Operation on Performance and Heterogeneities in Large Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: A Review by Marine Cornet, Erwan Tardy, Jean-Philippe Poirot-Crouvezier, Yann Bultel

“…It appears that complementary durability studies are needed in order to obtain in-depth analyses of the coupled influence of temperature distribution and gas humidification in large PEMFCs.…”
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Sharing soil knowledge of the Congolese coastal plains within international research partnerships by Lydie-Stella Koutika

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