Influence of Structural Shape on Earth Pressure for High-Filled Cut-and-Cover Tunnel with and without Load Reduction Based on Discrete Element Method by Sheng Li, Liangliang Zhao, I-Hsuan Ho, Guixia Ning, Bentian Yu, Changdan Wang

“…However, this type of structure has a large amount of backfill soil, which leads to the problems of ultrahigh earth pressure and safety of the cut-and-cover tunnels (CCTs) lining structure. …”
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Evaluation of Interface Shear Strength Properties of Geogrid Reinforced Foamed Recycled Glass Using a Large-Scale Direct Shear Testing Apparatus by Arul Arulrajah, Suksun Horpibulsuk, Farshid Maghoolpilehrood, Wisanukorn Samingthong, Yan-Jun Du, Shui-Long Shen

“…This research will enable FG, recently assessed as suitable for lightweight backfills, to be used together with geogrids in a sustainable manner as a lightweight MSE wall. …”
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Experimental and Modeling Study of Soil Water Retention Curves of Compacted Bentonite considering Salt Solution Effects by Yong He, Ke-neng Zhang, Dong-yu Wu

“…Due to its low hydraulic conductivity, high swelling capacity, and good adsorption properties, the Gaomiaozi (GMZ) bentonite has been selected as potential buffer/backfill materials for construction of engineered barriers in the deep geological repository for disposal of high-level nuclear waste (HLW) in China. …”
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Predicting Nanobinder-Improved Unsaturated Soil Consistency Limits Using Genetic Programming and Artificial Neural Networks by Ahmed M. Ebid, Light I. Nwobia, Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Frank I. Aneke

“…Unsaturated soils used as compacted subgrade, backfill, or foundation materials react unfavorably under hydraulically bound environments due to swell and shrink cycles in response to seasonal changes. …”
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Alkaline Activation of Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag Modified Gold Mine Tailings for Building Material by Tebogo Mashifana, Jessica Sebothoma, Thandiwe Sithole

“…The developed GMT: BOFS geopolymers satisfied the minimum requirements for nonfacing building masonry as stipulated by the ASTM C34-17a, ASTM C129-14c 0076a, and the SANS 227: 2007 for burnt clay masonry units and can be used as a mine backfill paste and for lightweight civil applications. …”
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Overcoming the threat of anti-bias interventions: Combining self-report and psychophysiological measures to capture the process of change. by Félice van Nunspeet, Esmee M Veenstra, Beatriz Monteiro Graça Casquinho, Naomi Ellemers, Daan Scheepers, Miriam I Wickham, Elena A M Bacchini, Jojanneke van der Toorn, Organizational Behaviour Group

“…Anti-bias interventions do not always have the intended results and can even backfire. In light of research on the psychology of morality, we examined whether confronting people with evidence of their own (group's) bias causes a (psychophysiological) threat response, and how to overcome this. …”
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Design and Application of Rapid Dewatering for Tailings Containing Sodium Silicate: Laboratory and Industrial Test Results by Guoquan Sun, Keping Zhou, Qian Kang, Daolin Wang, Chongchun Xiao

“…The pH declined from 7 to 4 with time in the S&A group, and it was 7-8 in the C&A group. (iv) Thus, a backfill system with dewatering technology based on the C&A combination was designed. …”
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Migration Characteristics and Restoration Mechanism of Grout Containing Aggregate in Overburden Fractures Based on CFD-DEM Coupling Model by Yulou Ren, Feng Du, Huanqi Chen, Zijie Hong, Ziyuan Ren

“…In order to improve and restore the strength and stability of broken overburden caused by coal seam mining in underground, the grout containing aggregate is employed to backfill specific fracture space in rock strata, which is an important method to prevent the mine water leakage and roof collapse in working face. …”
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Roadway Deformation and Control under Multidisturbed Secondary High Stress by Xiaoguang Sun, Haibin Wang, Xiaofang Wo, Zhimeng Sun, Wenliang Sun, Chunge Li

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Nanomodification analysis of pore structure in GO-enhanced CWRB based on metal intrusion and BSE imaging with deep learning by Jiajian Yu, Yi Gong, Yuan Gao, Hao Sui, Xiaoli Xu, Yanming Liu

“…Understanding the microstructural reinforcing mechanism benefits for graphene oxide (GO) on cemented waste rock backfill (CWRB) strengthening. However, quantitatively characterizing the reinforcing effects of GO and locating the modified nano/microscale features remain critical challenges due to the disorderliness of the composites. …”
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Effective Method Using a Stool in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on Dialysis Chair by Takeshi Ifuku, Takashi Hitosugi, Yoshfumi Kawakubo, Tomoyuki Tanaka, Kazuto Doi, Takeshi Yokoyama

“…MCC performed with the stool under the backrest as a stabilizer was effective in supporting the dialysis chair.…”
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Le camp F de Lautagne à Valence (Drôme) : l’organisation interne et la vie quotidienne d’un camp militaire romain au milieu du ier s. av. J.-C. by Magalie Kielb Zaaraoui, Loïc Buffat, Michel Reddé, Yahya Zaaraoui

“…The study of the ditch backfill is rich in information thanks to the cross-referencing of archaeological and geoarchaeological data. …”
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A Supporting Design Method When Longwall FaceStrides across and Passes through a Roadway by Weidong Pan, Xinyuan Li, YiWei Li, Xiaobin Li, Qing Qiao, Haoran Gong

“…Compared with the process without backfill, the z-displacement of cross-cut roof decreased shapely after backfilling, with a maximum z-displacement, decreases from 0.76 m to 0.13 m and from 0.39 m to 0.064 m in PTR and SAR section, respectively. …”
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Deformation and Failure Characteristics and Control Technology of Roadway Surrounding Rock in Deep Coal Mines by Jucai Chang, Dong Li, Tengfei Xie, Wenbao Shi, Kai He

“…Because of the unfavorable conditions in the area, overexcavation backfill technology was used. The new support was successfully applied during the subsequent construction of the rock tunnel. …”
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Edible portions of precooked blue swimming crab: Chemical composition and effect of chitooligosaccharide conjugate and high-pressure processing on microbial inactivation by Khaettareeya Pimsannil, Suriya Palamae, Xinru Fan, Qiancheng Zhao, Bin Zhang, Soottawat Benjakul

“…Different edible portions including meat (lump, claw and backfin) and roe of blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus) were analyzed. …”
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Physico-Chemical Characteristics and Sensory Quality of Dry Fermented Sausages with Flaxseed Oil Preparations by Stajić Slaviša, Stanišić Nikola, Lević Steva, Tomović Vladimir, Lilić Slobodan, Vranić Danijela, Jokanović Marija, Živković Dušan

“…The aim of this study was to determine the extent of changes in physico-chemical and sensory properties of dry fermented sausages where pork backfat was partly replaced by flaxseed oil used as liquid (FXL), after encapsulation (FXE), and pre-emulsified with alginate (FXA) and soy protein isolate (FXI). …”
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The Role of Nutrition Across Production Stages to Improve Sow Longevity by Matheus Saliba Monteiro, Rafaella Fernandes Carnevale, Bruno Bracco Donatelli Muro, Ana Lígia Braga Mezzina, Bruno Braga Carnino, André Pegoraro Poor, Carlos Emilio Cabrera Matajira, Cesar Augusto Pospissil Garbossa

“…Their rapid growth rates predispose them to locomotor disorders, while high metabolic demands, reduced backfat thickness, and increased protein accretion heighten their vulnerability to heat stress and dystocia. …”
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Transgenerational epigenetic heritability for growth, body composition, and reproductive traits in Landrace pigs by Andre C. Araujo, Jay S. Johnson, Jason R. Graham, Jeremy Howard, Yijian Huang, Hinayah R. Oliveira, Luiz F. Brito

“…Birth and weaning weight, backfat thickness, total number of piglets born, and number of piglets born alive (BW, WW, BF, TNB, and NBA, respectively) were investigated. …”
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Navigating ALICE: Advancements in Deployable Docking and Precision Detection for AUV Operations by Yevgeni Gutnik, Nir Zagdanski, Sharon Farber, Tali Treibitz, Morel Groper

“…The DDS comprises a semi-submersible protective frame and a subsurface, heave-compensated docking component equipped with backlit visual markers, an electromagnetic (EM) beacon, and an EM lifting device. …”
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Technological Properties of Model System Beef Emulsions with Encapsulated Pumpkin Seed Oil and Shell Powder by Slaviša Stajić, Ana Kalušević, Igor Tomasevic, Biljana Rabrenović, Anđelija Božić, Petar Radović, Viktor Nedović, Dušan Živković

“…On the other hand, higher yellowness and hue angle were observed when backfat was replaced with encapsulated PSO, but only in treatments with phosphates. …”
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