Assessing the Effect of Hand Crushed, Machine Crushed and River Coarse Aggregates on Concrete Properties. by Agaba, Derick

“…The research aimed to evaluate the mechanical properties, durability, and structural integrity of concrete when each type of aggregate is employed. …”
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Management of High Ankle Sprains Utilizing the Tightrope Surgical Procedure – A Novel Approach for a Rapid Return to Play by Michael L. Voight, Connor Norman, Kevin E. Wilk, Matthew Lucas, Chris Wolfe

“…The syndesmosis is important to the structural integrity of the ankle joint by maintaining the proximity of the tibia, fibula, and talus. …”
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A framework for soft mechanism driven robots by Cem Aygül, Can Güven, Sara A. Frunzi, Brian J. Katz, Markus P. Nemitz

“…Abstract Soft robots excel in safety and adaptability, yet their lack of structural integrity and dependency on open-curve movement paths restrict their dexterity. …”
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Suitability of Bentonite-Stabilized Laterite for Use as a Material for Nuclear Waste Containment in Sub-Saharan Africa by Emmanuel E. Arinze, Colin T. Davie

“…However, the high swelling pressure of bentonite poses risks to the structural integrity of DGRs. To address this issue, researchers have explored the use of bentonite–laterite mixtures as barrier materials. …”
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Innovative 3D printing technologies and advanced materials revolutionizing orthopedic surgery: current applications and future directions by Bo Cong, Bo Cong, Haiguang Zhang, Haiguang Zhang

“…Despite notable progress, the field faces challenges such as optimizing mechanical properties, ensuring structural integrity, addressing regulatory complexities across different regions, and considering environmental impacts and cost barriers, especially in low-resource settings. …”
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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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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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Sustainable bamboo: Technological innovations and patent insights for a greener future by Himalay R. Patel, Rahil Mathakia, Urvashi C. Mangroliya, Viralkumar B. Mandaliya

“…In the construction sector, technologies such as laminated bamboo and bamboo composite materials have significantly improved the structural integrity of bamboo, allowing it to be used in load-bearing applications. …”
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A comparative analysis for crack identification in structural health monitoring: a focus on experimental crack length prediction with YUKI and POD-RBF by Zenzen, Roumaissa, Ayadi, Ayoub, Benaissa, Brahim, Belaidi, Idir, Sukic, Enes, Khatir, Tawfiq

“…In recent years, substantial investments in structural construction underscore the paramount importance of ensuring structural integrity for safety and dependability. Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) has emerged as a pivotal tool for assessing structural health, with an emphasis on damage detection, localisation, and quantification, particularly through vibration-based methods that exploit variations in modal properties as precursors to structural damage. …”
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Discovery of amino acid substitutions in penicillin-binding proteins associated with adaptation to D-Ala-D-Lac in vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis by Nese Caglayan, Banu Sancak, Zeynep Kanlidere, Tanil Kocagoz, Tanil Kocagoz

“…The bacterial cell wall, essential for structural integrity, is synthesized with penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). …”
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Design and Analysis of a Serial Manipulator for Pick and Drop Objects for Material Handling at Uiri Metal Forming Workshop. by Behangana, Abert

“…Static and dynamic analyses conducted via ANSYS Workbench validated the manipulator's structural integrity under a 50N load, confirming its resistance to significant deformation during operation. …”
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Structural conditions for relay ramp fault development on the edge of the collision wedge: a case study from the East Slovak Basin by Jacko, Stanislav, Ďuriška, Igor, Janočko, Juraj, Farkašovský, Roman, Thiessen, Alexander Dean

“…The relay ramps had four developmental phases: (a) initial crustal bending, (b) intact ramp formation with structural integrity disturbance, (c) breaching with crustal breakage, and (d) final fault growth. …”
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Insights into corrosion behavior of AlCrFeTi and AlCrFeTiY coating for fuel cladding in static and flowing liquid lead bismuth at 550°C by Jingyi Liang, Wei Zhang, Qingyu Li, Ke Zhao, Jun Xiao, Jijun Yang, Shaoyu Qiu, Sheng Huang

“…Double-layered compact oxide layers were formed on the surface of AlCrFeTi coating which consist of outer Fe/Cr oxide layer and inner Al/Ti oxide layer after exposure in static liquid lead bismuth for 2000 h, while uneven Fe/Cr oxide layers formed on AlCrFeTiY coating and the oxygen content significantly increase inside the coating, indicating the weaker antioxidant properties of AlCrFeTiY. Besides, structural integrity of AlCrFeTi was well preserved after erosion test in flowing lead bismuth (∼2 m/s) for 1000 h, localized bulges existed in eroded AlCrFeTiY coating. …”
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High performance synthetic fiber-reinforced concrete mixed with nanoparticles: A proof-of-concept green railway sleeper product by Radhika Sridhar, Satjapan Leelatanon, Monthian Setkit, Thanongsak Imjai, Elhem Ghorbel, Boksun Kim

“…To further enhance structural integrity, the study incorporates fibers such as polypropylene fiber (PPF) and polyvinyl alcohol fiber (PVA) at a constant volume fraction of 0.5%. …”

Automated Internal Defect Identification and Localization Based on a Near-Field SAR Millimeter-Wave Imaging System by Quoc Cuong Bui, Weizhi Lin, Qiang Huang, Gyung-Su Byun

“…Fast and cost-effective detection of internal defects is essential for structural integrity inspection in various applications such as manufacturing, construction, and aerospace. …”
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Blue light irradiation combined with low-temperature storage further enhances postharvest quality of strawberries through improving antioxidant defense and cell wall metabolic acti... by Wei Lu, Wanqing Li, Keke Zhao, Xiaofeng Bai, Yuchang Zhang, Qingyun Li, Zhanjun Xue, Xin-Xin Wang

“…Meanwhile, BL irradiation also mitigated the activity of cell wall-degrading enzymes, thereby reducing the degradation rates of protopectin (PP), cellulose (CEL), and hemicellulose (HCEL), while maintaining the structural integrity of cell walls. According to fuzzy mathematics analysis, the membership function values for BL irradiated postharvest strawberries at different storage temperatures ranked as follows: BL + 8 °C (0.60) > BL + 22 °C (0.52) > 8 °C (0.46) > 22 °C (0.36). …”
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Incorporating insulin into alginate-chitosan 3D-printed scaffolds: A comprehensive study on structure, mechanics, and biocompatibility for cartilage tissue engineering by Afsaneh Jahani, Mohammad Sadegh Nourbakhsh, Ali Moradi, Marzieh Mohammadi, Lobat Tayebi

“…Histological analysis confirmed favorable biocompatibility and structural integrity of Insulin-loaded pure Alg and Alg-Cs scaffolds at drug loading levels of up to 20 and 10 μg, respectively. …”
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