Underground mining machines, such as wheel-tyre drilling rigs, are articulated and equipped with booms that project far beyond the undercarriage. Such a structure makes these machines prone to losing stability. Hence, it is necessary to analyse the d...
The application of the climatic chamber presented in this paper to assess the storage stability of immobilized lipases is a new approach characterized by the potential of unifying the study conditions of biocatalysts created in various laboratories....
The stability of twenty-seven composts and organic substrates (including raw, less stable and stable materials) was assessed using two different liquid phase tests. One of the tests was introduced in 1998 and was based on the calculation of a Specifi...
The stability of agricultural machines, earth-moving machines, snow-compaction machines and, in general, of all vehicles that may operate on sloping terrains is a very important technical feature and should not be underestimated. In fact, it is corre...
GNSS-RTK offers numerous advantages and broad prospects in structural dynamic monitoring in civil engineering. However, in practical applications, GNSS-RTK accuracy is susceptible to the monitoring environments, causing actual monitoring accuracy to...
Reliable packaging for implantable neural prosthetic devices in body fluids is a long-standing challenge for devices’ chronic applications. This work studied the stability of Parylene C (PA), SiO2, and Si3N4 packages and coating strategies on t...
The paper presents a method and results of experimental testing of the stability of palletized cargo wrapped in stretch film in laboratory conditions and methods and parameterization of its application for proper cargo securing. Reduction of stretch...
This study aims to assess the stability of silica gel/polymer composites designed for open-cycle air dehumidification, humidification, and heat storage by employing a comprehensive set of characterization methods. To evaluate their resistance to vari...
The article is focused on the medium-term negative effect of groundwater on the underground grout elements. This is the physical–mechanical effect of groundwater, which is known as erosion. We conduct a laboratory verification of the erosional resist...
The outdoor performance of large area Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs) is investigated in this work. Initially, the diurnal performance of the three modules is determined and found to be similar. Subsequently module degradation is monitored, and it is fo...
In this study, a new rig for investigating the static and dynamic stability of agricultural machines was conceived: its architecture was studied and its layout was designed following a specific conceptual approach. The first part of the proposed desi...
This paper analytically derives a stability test for the probability distribution of a random variable that follows the Edgeworth–Sargan density, also called Gram–Charlier. The distribution of the test is a weighted sum of Chi-squared den...
In the research on key technology of radiation-curing coil steel coating, it is necessary to evaluate the coating stability of radiation-curing coil steel coating materials. In this paper, a roll coating-simulation test equipment is proposed to test...
Sufficient primary fixation stability is the basis for the osseointegration of cementless acetabular cups. Several test methods have been established for determining the tilting moment of acetabular press-fit cups, which is a measure for their primar...
Herein, the impact of the chemical stability of RedOx mediator ferricyanide, K3[Fe(CN)6] (FC), a type of buffer solution used for bioreceptor preparation, gel composition (carboxymethylcellulose, CMC, Aerosile, AS, and alginate, ALG) on the long term...
With the advancement of space exploration and optical communication toward deep space, the high-precision evaluation and image stabilization of space optical payloads under micro-vibration have become increasingly critical. To address these challenge...
Non-destructive testing (NDT) technology is pivotal in the quality assessment of agricultural products. In contrast to traditional manual testing, which is fraught with subjectivity, inefficiency, and the potential for sample damage, NDT technology h...
Implant treatment has evolved and is now performed using various techniques. However, the osseointegration duration required for poor primary stability or immediate loading is unclear and depends largely on the surgeon’s experience. We sought t...
Maritime autonomous surface ships (MASSs) have received increased attention in both academic research and industrial applications in the global shipping and shipbuilding industry in recent years. According to its definition, a MASS can independently...
With the increasing bandwidths of servo control systems and decreasing mode frequencies, aeroservoelastic (ASE) stability evaluation has become an essential part of flight vehicle design. However, the theoretical method is limited by the modeling err...
Nanomaterials are known to aggregate in the presence of ions. Similarly, the aggregation of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) exposed to various ions such as sodium chloride and calcium chloride in water systems increases with the ionic strength. Th...
In response to the deformation resistance deficiency and poor toughness characteristics of soil after microbial curing, a combination of fibre reinforcement technology and microbial curing technology was used to conduct microbial curing tests using b...
ESPRESSO is a high-resolution-ultra-stable spectrograph for the Very Large Telescope (VLT), whose commissioning will start in 2017. One of its key science goals is to test the stability of nature’s fundamental couplings with unprecedented accuracy an...
This study investigates the impact of compression force on stack performance and the effect of testing conditions on sensitivity of stack performance. It explores the variation of assembly force on the pressure distribution at different positions in...
Small-scale model tests have been used widely to examine the behavior of slopes. When all similarity principles are conformed, the test results can be translated to the behaviors of slopes in the prototype. However, when the similarity principles can...
Flow stabilization and velocity uniformity in a Göttingen-type closed-circuit subsonic aerodynamic wind tunnel with an expanded test section are investigated in this study. Both experimental and numerical approaches were employed. The experiment...
The purpose of the first study was to validate two newly proposed core stability tests; Prone Plank test (PPT) and Closed Kinetic Chain test (CCT), for evaluating the strength of the body core. Subsequently, these tests were employed in a longitudina...
Arsenic in the soil can leach into groundwater and contaminate drinking water, posing a serious risk to human health. The stabilization of arsenic in contaminated soil is one of the immobilization technologies used to remediate contaminated lands. Ho...
Differential equations have demonstrated significant practical effectiveness across diverse fields, including physics, chemistry, biological engineering, computer science, electrical power systems, and security cryptography. This study investigates t...
In this study, we investigate the environmental stability of the sulfide-based argyrodite solid electrolyte Li6PS5Cl0.5Br0.5, a promising candidate for all-solid-state lithium batteries due to its high ionic conductivity and favorable mechanical prop...
Credit risk scorecards are logistic regression models, fitted to large and complex data sets, employed by the financial industry to model the probability of default of potential customers. In order to ensure that a scorecard remains a representative...
Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors are comprehensively recognized as a structural stability monitoring device for all kinds of geo-materials by either embedding into or bonding onto the structural entities. The physical model in geotechnical engineeri...
Bile acid synthesis defects (BASDs) comprise a group of rare diseases that can be severely disabling. Bile acid supplementation with 5 to 15 mg/kg cholic acid (CA) has been hypothesized to decrease endogenous bile acid production, stimulate bile secr...
This study investigates the stability of hydrological drought trends in the Euphrates Basin from 1960 to 2020 using three-dimensional (3D) graphical representations based on innovative trend analysis (ITA) and triple Wilcoxon test (WT) methods. Unlik...
This study shows that demand for money is a function not only of interest rate, real exchange rate, and personal consumption but also of fiscal variables like deficit, debt, and foreign-financed debt. It is stable over the short and long run. This st...
An increase in the generation of industrial waste materials such as pond ash and brick kiln dust represents a serious threat to the earth’s environment. The waste materials have novel characteristics and therefore their physical, chemical, mine...
The Van der Meer formulae for quarry rock armor stability are commonly used in breakwater design. The formulae describe the stability as a function of the wave characteristics, number of waves, front slope angle and rock material properties. The latt...
Given the frequent occurrence of expansive soil slope failures during rainy season, in situ borehole shear tests were conducted to investigate how loading-added modes and rainfall conditions affect the shear strength parameters of expansive soils. Th...
This study addresses the critical challenge of excavation face instability in rectangular pipe jacking through systematic physical model tests. Utilizing a half-section symmetry apparatus with non-contact photogrammetry and pressure monitoring, the s...
22 May 2021
Core stability (CS) deficits can have a significant impact on lower limb function. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between two dynamic core exercise assessments and dynamic knee valgus during single-leg squats. In total, 20...
Understanding the persistence and stability of hydroclimatic trends is essential for climate adaptation and sustainable water resource management, particularly in Mediterranean regions characterized by irregular precipitation regimes. This study exam...
Orthodontic Mini-Implants have a high success rate, but it is crucial to assess the load that they bear in order to maintain their primary stability. Increasing the diameter can improve this stability, but there are limitations due to the proximity o...
Pump-turbines experience complex flow phenomena and fluid–structure interactions during transient operations, which can significantly impact their stability and performance. This paper presents a comprehensive field test study of the pump mode...
10 June 2022
The development of nanotechnology has increased concerns about the exposure of ecosystems to manufactured nanomaterials, the toxicities of which are now being researched. However, when manufactured nanomaterials are mixed with algae in a culture medi...
Stabilizing thermoplastic polymers against thermal degradation is an important aspect that must be addressed during material development and becomes critical in the case of bio-polymers, which often reveal reduced thermal stability and a narrow proce...
Shallow soil slips are a significant hydrogeological hazard which could affect extended areas of the high-gradient mountainous landscape. Their triggering is highly dependent on the rainfall water infiltration and its further redistribution, as well...
Background: In reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA), the neck–shaft angle (NSA) has trended downward from 155° to 135° to reduce scapular notching, but concerns about instability persist. To assess superior–lateral stability, we de...
Carbon corrosion is a severe issue limiting the long-term stability of carbon-supported catalysts, in particular in the highly dynamic conditions of automotive applications. (Doped) oxides have been discussed as suitable alternatives to replace carb...
The research analyzes technological properties and stability of innovative gel-forming polymeric materials for complex soil conditioning. These materials combine improvements in the water retention, dispersity, hydraulic properties, anti-erosion and...
The advent of high-speed trains led to new issues and constraints for railway network manufacturers and operators. This is the case of crosswind effect, that occurs when train is running in strong wind conditions. The combination of train speed and w...
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