Dynamic Fracturing Behavior of Layered Rock with Different Inclination Angles in SHPB Tests by Jiadong Qiu, Diyuan Li, Xibing Li, Zilong Zhou

“…In this paper, five groups of bedded sandstones with different bedding inclination angles θ are used to carry out impact compression tests by split Hopkinson pressure bar. A high-speed camera is used to capture the fracturing process of specimens. …”
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Laboratory Tests for Subgrade Reaction Coefficient in Seismic Design of Underground Engineering Domain by Kunpeng Xu, Liping Jing, Xinjun Cheng, Haian Liang, Jia Bin

“…Accordingly, the present study makes an attempt to provide new laboratory testing methods considering realistic seismic response of soil, based on shaking table test and quasistatic test. …”
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Evaluating handgrip strength and functional tests as indicators of gait speed in older females by Valentina Muollo, Samuel D’Emanuele, Laura Ghiotto, Doriana Rudi, Federico Schena, Cantor Tarperi

“…This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the associations between HGS and common functional tests and to determine the optimal cut-off values for these tests in assessing GS.Methods142 community-dwelling older females aged 60–80 years old (mean age: 75 ± 6 years) were evaluated with HGS, the 30-second arm curl (30 s-AC), 30-second chair stand (30 s-CS), the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), and the 8-foot Up & Go (8-UG) test. …”
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Comparison of Esophageal Function Tests in Chinese Patients with Functional Heartburn and Reflux Hypersensitivity by Feng Gao, Yan Gao, Xue Chen, Jie Qian, Jie Zhang

“…To investigate the differences in the results of esophageal function tests for functional heartburn (FH) and reflux hypersensitivity (RH). …”
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Comparative Study of Serological Tests for Mycoplasma synoviae Diagnosis in Commercial Poultry Breeders by R. L. Luciano, A. L. S. P. Cardoso, G. F. Z. Stoppa, A. M. I. Kanashiro, A. G. M. de Castro, E. N. C. Tessari

“…Serum from commercial poultry breeders (𝑛=2781) was tested for MS by serum plate agglutination (SPA), hemagglutination inhibition (HI), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). …”
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Provocative tests of anal sphincter function correlate with symptoms and subtypes of faecal incontinence by John McLaughlin, Dipesh H Vasant, Asbjørn Mohr Drewes, Abhiram Sharma, Matthew Davenport, Edward Kiff, Karen Telford, Alexander O'Connor, Donghua Liao, Niels Klarskov

“…Objectives High-resolution anorectal manometry (HRAM) is the established investigation in faecal incontinence (FI). However, provocative tests (functional lumen imaging probe (FLIP) and anal acoustic reflectometry (AAR)) have been proposed as alternatives. …”
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A cross sectional investigation of the development of rhythmic preferences with motor and perceptual tests by Pier-Alexandre Rioux, Simon Grondin

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Ultrasonic Guided Waves-Based Monitoring of Rail Head: Laboratory and Field Tests by Piervincenzo Rizzo, Marcello Cammarata, Ivan Bartoli, Francesco Lanza di Scalea, Salvatore Salamone, Stefano Coccia, Robert Phillips

“…The second part of the paper shows the results of field testing conducted in south east Pennsylvania under the auspices of the U.S. …”
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Fractal and Morphological Characteristics of Single Marble Particle Crushing in Uniaxial Compression Tests by Yidong Wang, Wenjiao Dan, Yongfu Xu, Yue Xi

“…A large number of particle crushing tests are conducted on single rock particle. The force-displacement curves and the particle size distributions (PSD) of crushed particles are analysed based on particle crushing tests. …”
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Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Practice Guidelines: Evaluation of Abnormal Liver Enzyme Tests by Gerald Y Minuk

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Feasibility and Safety of Field-Based Physical Fitness Tests: A Systematic Review by Carolina Cruz-León, Pablo Expósito-Carrillo, Sandra Sánchez-Parente, José Jiménez-Iglesias, Milkana Borges-Cosic, Magdalena Cuenca-Garcia, José Castro-Piñero

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Dynamic Responses of the Metro Train’s Bogie Frames: Field Tests and Data Analysis by Xuhui He, Kehui Yu, Chenzhi Cai, Yunfeng Zou

“…Running tests on the Metro line 21 of Guangzhou (China) were carried out. …”
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Modeling the Viscoelastic Behavior of Quartz and Clay Minerals in Shale by Nanoindentation Creep Tests by Jianfeng Wang, Yuke Liu, Chao Yang, Wenmin Jiang, Yun Li, Yongqiang Xiong

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Compression Load Tests on Composite Foundations of Spread Footing Anchored by Helical Anchors by Mingqiang Sheng, Zengzhen Qian, Xianlong Lu

“…Three composite foundations were installed at a field site, and compression load testing was carried out on each foundation. Both the site conditions and the load tests were documented comprehensively. …”
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Reclaimed Water Use in the Landscape: Understanding Landscape Irrigation Water Quality Tests by Gurpal S. Toor, Mary Lusk

“…SL341/SS546: Reclaimed Water Use in the Landscape: Understanding Landscape Irrigation Water Quality Tests (ufl.edu) …”
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Sample Preparation Methods Affect Engineering Characteristic Tests of Municipal Solid Waste by Dequan Kong, Rong Wan, Yonghui Wang

“…To study the influence of the sample preparation methods on the MSW engineering properties of MSW, the compression tests, direct shear tests, and biodegradation compression tests were conducted for both types of samples (dry and wet). …”
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The Effect of Mycobacterium avium Complex Infections on Routine Mycobacterium bovis Diagnostic Tests by Claire Barry, David Corbett, Douwe Bakker, Peter Andersen, Jim McNair, Sam Strain

“…SICCT results were consistent with the respective infections and all calves would have been classed skin test negative.…”
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Laboratory Model Tests on Consolidation Performance of Soil Column with Drained-Timber Rod by X. J. Chai, K. Deng, C. F. He, Y. F. Xiong

“…The reduced scale soil-column consolidation model was designed to perform the consolidation tests for the soil column with a drained-timber rod. …”
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Altered Thyroid Function Tests Observed in Hypophosphatasia Patients Treated with Asfotase Alfa by Hajime Kato, Naoko Hidaka, Minae Koga, Yuka Kinoshita, Masaomi Nangaku, Noriko Makita, Nobuaki Ito

“…To describe thyroid function tests interfered with by asfotase alfa and elucidate the underlying mechanism. …”
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Prediction of Frequency for Simulation of Asphalt Mix Fatigue Tests Using MARS and ANN by Ali Reza Ghanizadeh, Mansour Fakhri

“…Fatigue life of asphalt mixes in laboratory tests is commonly determined by applying a sinusoidal or haversine waveform with specific frequency. …”
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