Structural Safety Analysis Based on Seismic Service Conditions for Butterfly Valves in a Nuclear Power Plant by Sang-Uk Han, Dae-Gyun Ahn, Myeong-Gon Lee, Kwon-Hee Lee, Seung-Ho Han

“…The structural integrity of valves that are used to control cooling waters in the primary coolant loop that prevents boiling within the reactor in a nuclear power plant must be capable of withstanding earthquakes or other dangerous situations. …”
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Influence of screw angle and position on the extraction dynamics of Cross-Laminated Timber: an empirical analysis and comparative modeling study by Jia Lei, Xinran Li, Xinmeng Wang, Feibin Wang, Shuo Wang, Xin An, Meng Gong, Zeli Que

“…The design of dowel-type fastener connections is crucial for the structural integrity of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) systems, with individual fastener anchorage capacity as a key factor. …”
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Simulation and analysis of the solidification characteristics of a Si-Mo ductile iron by Çelik G.A., Tzini M.-I. T., Polat Ş., Aristeidakis J S., Atapek Ş.H., Sarafoglou P.I., Haidemenopoulos G.N.

“…High silicon and molybdenum ductile cast irons (Si-Mo alloys) are commonly used as exhaust manifold materials suffering from high temperature-oxidation and thermal-mechanical fatigue. The structural integrity of cast Si-Mo alloys under these service conditions is attributed to their microstructure consisting of spheroidal graphite and Mo-rich carbide embedded in a ferritic matrix. …”
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Efficacious removal of mercury metal in food industry sewerage utilizing reduced graphene oxide adsorbent composited with magnetic nanoparticles by Adel Beig Babaei, Arash Dara, Hanieh Sadat Taheri

“…Characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy were employed to confirm the composite's structural integrity and the presence of rGO, highlighting its functional properties. …”
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Rheological Characterization and Printability of Sodium Alginate–Gelatin Hydrogel for 3D Cultures and Bioprinting by Mohan Kumar Dey, Ram V. Devireddy

“…A range of hydrogel compositions were evaluated for their rheological behavior, including shear-thinning properties, storage modulus, and compressive modulus, which are crucial for maintaining structural integrity during printing and supporting cell viability. …”
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Ultrasonic bone removal from the ossicular chain affects cochlear structure and function by Jennifer M. Siu, Jaina Negandhi, Robert V. Harrison, Nikolaus E. Wolter, Adrian James

“…SEM showed significant disruption of structural integrity of the organ of Corti, specifically loss and damage of outer haircells. …”
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Inactivation of Zika Virus with Hydroxypropyl-Beta-Cyclodextrin by Cory R. Hewitt, Nicholas J. Wixon, Arthur Gallegos, You Zhou, Victor C. Huber, M. Scott Killian

“…The BCD-treated ZIKV was evaluated for infectivity using immunofluorescence and quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR) assays, for immunoreactivity in Western blots, structural integrity by electron microscopy, and immunogenicity in mice. …”
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Interaction of Cyclic Loading (Low-Cyclic Fatigue) with Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) Growth Rate by Rehmat Bashir, He Xue, Rui Guo, Yueqi Bi, Muhammad Usman

“…The structural integrity analysis of nuclear power plants (NPPs) is an essential procedure since the age of NPPs is increasing constantly while the number of new NPPs is still limited. …”
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Performance of Polyurethane Adhesive in Hardwood Cross-Laminated Timber by Bradia T. Henfield, Tamara Suely Filgueira Amorim Franca, Frederico Franca, Franklin Quin Jr, Rachel A. Arango, Katie M. Ohno

“…As hardwood cross-laminated timber (CLT) gains attention due to its construction potential, understanding the interaction between hardwood panels and adhesives is critical for ensuring structural integrity and longevity of buildings. This study investigated adhesive bonding properties in hardwood CLT made from red oak (Quercus spp. …”
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Bearing Response Prediction in Hydrothermal Aged Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite Joints Using Machine Learning Techniques by Mohit Kumar, Govind Vashishtha, Babita Dhiman, Sumika Chauhan

“…CFREC are extensively employed in aerospace and other high-performance applications, and their long-term structural integrity is of paramount importance. The hydrothermal aging process can significantly affect the mechanical behavior of such composites, particularly in joint configurations. …”
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Nonlinear Static Soil-Structure Interaction Analysis of Time-Dependent Soil Deformation Effects on RC Structures by Ayat Errahmane Remadna, Kamel Bezih, Rafik Demagh, Mohamed Saddek Remadna

“…Maintaining the structural integrity of these structures over time is crucial due to the complex static interactions between the soil and the structure. …”
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Comparative analysis of a 3D printed polymer bonded magnet composed of a TPU-PA12 matrix and Nd-Fe-B atomised powder and melt spun flakes respectively by Granit Hajra, Mihael Brunčko, Leo Gusel, Ivan Anžel

“…Optimization of the processing parameters showed significant influence on the final magnetic performance and structural integrity of the printed specimens.…”
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Differential Expression of Matrix Metalloproteases in Human Fibroblasts with Different Origins by Diana Lindner, Christin Zietsch, P. Moritz Becher, Karsten Schulze, Heinz-Peter Schultheiss, Carsten Tschöpe, Dirk Westermann

“…A finely balanced equilibrium between deposition and degradation of ECM is essential for structural integrity of tissues. In the past, fibroblasts have typically been understood as a uniform cell population with comparable functions regardless of their origin. …”
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Effect of Liquid Nitrogen Freezing on Maintaining the Quality of Crayfish During Freeze–Thaw Cycles: Muscle Structure and Myofibrillar Proteins Properties by Zongna Teng, Xiaoyue He, Liuqing Wang, Limin Xu, Chuyi Jiao, Jiwang Chen

“…These results demonstrated that LNF minimized the formation of large ice crystals, preserving the structural integrity of muscle and the properties of MPs, thereby maintaining crayfish quality. …”
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Characterization and analysis of Ca-Zn ferrite nanoparticles based flexible metamaterial for sensing applications by Md.Zikrul Bari Chowdhury, Mohammad Tariqul Islam, Iskandar Yahya, Abdulmajeed M. Alenezi, Mohamed S. Soliman, Md. Samsuzzaman

“…Structural characterization through X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) confirmed the composite’s structural integrity and electromagnetic suitability. The MTM exhibited multi-frequency resonance at 2.4 GHz, 3.68 GHz, and 7 GHz, with the C-band resonance demonstrating high sensitivity for sensing applications. …”
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A holistic research based on RSM and ANN for improving drilling outcomes in Al–Si–Cu–Mg (C355) alloy by Şenol Bayraktar, Cem Alparslan, Nurten Salihoğlu, Murat Sarıkaya

“…The unique properties of Al–Si-based alloys make them suitable for components that demand structural integrity and wear resistance. This study was conducted to investigate the microstructure, mechanical, and drilling properties of a commercial alloy belonging to the Al–Si casting alloy group and containing approximately 4.5–5.5% Si (Al–5Si–1Cu–Mg). …”
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Enhanced image processing and storage for defect evaluation in BIM of inspected steel bridges by Dogan Karluklu, Cecilia Rinaldi, Marianna Crognale, Lucia Figuli, Vincenzo Gattulli

“…This paper presents an automated data collection and analysis procedure related to structural integrity evaluation. The study focuses on optimizing human-operated inspection procedures by incorporating advanced technologies, such as image processing techniques for defect identification in a digital environment, and integrating defect information into Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems. …”
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Bax/Bcl-2 Expression Ratio Analysis of Rat Ovary Vitrified with Date Juice Concentrate as a Natural Extracellular Cryoprotectant by Aisyah Safrina, Nova Anita, Ahmad Aulia Jusuf, Rahimi Syaidah, Huriyah Adani Saoemi

“…Background: The use of extremely low temperatures in vitrification is known to cause cryoinjury so that it can trigger the activation of the intrinsic apoptotic pathway, which can damage the structural integrity of the pre-antral follicle. Based on that, it is necessary to use an appropriate cryoprotectant to protect the preserved cell. …”
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The “Mother Load” and Return to Sport: A Case Report of Returning to Professional Netball Following Cesarean Section by Alexandra Diggles

“…Assessment included readiness and fear of movement screening, dynamic pelvic floor muscle function, structural integrity of the CS wound, levator hiatal dimensions, bladder neck descent, and early global neuromuscular screening. …”
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Whole-local mechanical analysis and application of long-distance oil and gas pipelines considering dents caused by loading by Yanke Shi, Xinyang Zhang, Leige Xu, Yanjun Chang

“…Abstract Dental defects are relatively common in long-distance pipeline engineering and can lead to permanent plastic deformation of the pipeline, compromising its structural integrity. To clarify the evolution process of the dented pipelines in engineering practice, this paper puts forward the method of combining the whole and local calculation to analyze the mechanical behavior of pipeline indentations. …”
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