Numerical Simulation of Bedrock Sagging Sinkholes in Strain-Softening Rock Induced by Embankment Construction by Zhen Zhang, Zhongda Chen

“…The Hoek–Brown strength parameters were obtained by laboratory tests. A strain-softening constitutive model was established according to the strain-softening behaviour exhibited by the specimens in the triaxial test. …”
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Shear softening of earth's inner core as indicated by its high poisson ratio and elastic anisotropy by Zhongqing Wu, Wenzhong Wang

“…The results of this study indicated that the crystal with noticeable shear softening would have strong anisotropy and an exceptionally high Poisson ratio simultaneously. …”
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Elastoplastic Analysis for Circular Tunnel Based on Modified Lade Criterion considering Strain Softening and Dilatancy by Yansheng Deng, Jianxiu Wang, Baoping Zou

“…Although the elastoplastic solution of circular tunnel has been extensively investigated, the method based on modified Lade criterion considering the effect of the intermediate principal stress, strain-softening behavior, and dilatancy has not yet been studied. …”
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Non-Discharge Methods for Partial Water Softening Using Zeolite Process with Discharge Reagentless Utilization by G. K. Feyziyev, G. G. Guseynova, R. T. Ismayilov

“…The paper considers developed technological schemes of non-discharge methods of partial  water softening using zeolite process with discharge reagentless utilization. …”
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Example Analysis of the Application of Softer Rock Weathering Material as Dam Shell Material for Dam Construction by MO Haichun, WANG Bin

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Compressive Toughness Loss Rate and Softening Characteristic Analysis of Pasture Fiber-Rubber Powder Concrete by Lei Wang, Hailong Wang, Hong Yang

“…To develop the utilization of pasture fibers and waste tire rubber powder, the effect of different blending levels of modified pasture fibers (2 kg/m3, 3 kg/m3, and 4 kg/m3) on the loss rate of compressive toughness and softening characteristics of rubber powder concrete was studied. …”
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A Body‐Temperature‐Triggered In Situ Softening Peripheral Nerve Electrode for Chronic Robust Neuromodulation by Xueyang Ren, Wenjie Tang, Yuehui Yuan, Shisheng Chen, Fangzhou Lu, Jinyang Mao, Jidan Fan, Xufeng Wei, Ming Chu, Benhui Hu

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Investigating the Use of Open Air Burnt Sorghum and Wheat Straw Ashes to Soften Hard Water. by Bainomugisha, Jonan

“…This study investigated the use of open air burnt sorghum and wheat straw ashes to soften hard water, three water samples that is sample A which was collected from a borehole at the camp of CICO-UNRA on Hoima Butiaba Wanseko road project located in Hoima District, B from a borehole in wanseko village - kigwera parish Bulisa District, and sample C from Koranorya borehole Ruk:ungiri District. …”
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Vibration Characteristics of Rotating Mistuned Bladed Disks considering the Coriolis Force, Spin Softening, and Stress Stiffening Effects by Shuai Wang, Chuanxing Bi, Bin Zi, Changjun Zheng

“…Bladed disks of engine rotors usually operate at harsh conditions of high rotating speeds, which may lead to nonnegligible rotordynamic effects, including Coriolis force, spin softening, and stress stiffening effects. These effects on the vibration of mistuned bladed disks are seldom discussed in available investigations. …”
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Enhancing the texture of fat-free yogurt with Panax ginseng leaf-stem extract and casein: Focusing on their softening effect by Dong Hyun Keum, Hyun Ju Lee, Ji Hwan Ryoo, Sung Gu Han

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A New Unified Solution for Circular Tunnels Based on Generalized SMP Criterion considering the Strain Softening and Dilatancy by Qifeng Guo, Jiliang Pan, Xinghui Wu, Xun Xi, Meifeng Cai

“…According to the strain-softening characteristics of rock mass, an ideal elastic strain-softening model is developed, and the surrounding rock of tunnels is subdivided into the plastic broken zone, plastic strain-softening zone, and elastic zone. …”
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Micromechanical modeling and evaluation of CNTs reinforced magnesium matrix composites based on stress softening modified constitutive model by Mingjie Shen, Baojian Han, Tao Ying, Jingya Wang, Liping Zhou, Xiangzhen Xue, Yang Gao, Zongyang Yang

“…Firstly, a hot compression constitutive model of magnesium matrix composites based on stress softening correction was established. Secondly, the complex quasi-realistic micromechanics modeling of heterogeneous magnesium matrix composites was conducted. …”
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Přítel příteli, bratr bratru, muž muži. Jan, František, Josef a Alois Vojtěch Šemberovi ve své vzájemné korespondenci by Zuzana Čevelová, Jana Straníková

“… Der sich im Museum Vysoké Mýto befindende Nachlass des Literarhistoikers und Professoren der Wiener Universität Alois Vojtěch Šembera enthält eine umfassende private und berufliche Korrespondenz. …”
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Influence of pre-harvest sprays of calcium chloride on fruit storage quality and softening of ‘fengtangli’ (Prunus salicina L.) plum by Yunxing Wu, Xiaoqing Dong, Yongchao Zhu, Hong Chen

“…These findings showed that the pre-harvest spraying of calcium can effectively delay the softening of plums by regulating cell wall metabolism and maintaining fruit quality.…”
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ENGINEERING TEACHER'S PEDAGOGICAL MASTERY: WAYS TO IMPROVE by F. T. Shageeva

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A Simple Solution and Dilatancy Characterization for a Circular Tunnel Excavated in the Nonlinear Strain-Softening and Nonlinear Dilatancy Rock Mass by Xiuling Wang

“…Tunnel opening or excavation in the strain-softening rock masses primarily leads to initial stress release and rock deformation. …”
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Laying hens prefer softer over harder mineral-based pecking stones and peck them more at the end of the light period by Madeleine McAuley, Linda J. Caston, Tina M. Widowski

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Elastoplastic Analysis of Circular Opening Based on a New Strain-Softening Constitutive Model and Its Engineering Application in Hydraulic Fracturing by T. Yang, Q. S. Ye

“…In this paper, based on the triaxial test results, a new elastic-peak plastic-softening-fracture constitutive model (EPSFM) is proposed by considering the plastic bearing behavior of the rock mass. …”
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Algorithms for calculation damage processes by Aleksandr Dmitrievich Nikitin, Nikolay G. Burago, Ilia S. Nikitin, Boris A. Stratula

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Influence of Postharvest Natural Softening Conditions on the Nutritional Quality of Safou (Dacryodes edulis H.J.Lam) Flour: Rheological Properties of the Optimized Safou Flour by Alix Ntongme Mboukap, Mathilde Julie Klang, Bilkissou Njapndounke, Marie Madeleine Nanga Ndjang, Serge Cyrille Houketchang Ndomou, Hilaire Macaire Womeni

“…Thus, this study is aimed at contributing to the valorization of softened safou by determining the optimum softening time, drying time, and temperature for good nutritional and rheological flour. …”
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