Strength Behavior of Flat and Folded Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Ferrocement Panels under Flexure and Impact by Dharmar Sakkarai, Nagan Soundarapandian

“…With the objective of decreasing CO2 emissions, concrete utilizes wastes such as fly ash disposed by industrial sectors. …”
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A Review on Research Advances and Applications of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Polymer in the Construction Industry by Sheng-Jie Duan, Ru-Ming Feng, Xin-Yan Yuan, Liang-Tao Song, Gen-Shu Tong, Jing-Zhong Tong

“…Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of BFRP in a variety of structural applications, such as reinforcing existing structures (e.g., concrete or masonry) using BFRP bars, grids, or sheets, and the development of novel design concepts that integrate BFRP products with existing structural systems. …”
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Studying Some Important Aspects of Corrugated Steel Web in Girders by Maryam Jumaa

“…This paper dealt with various aspects of studying corrugated steel webs, including ways to combine them with reinforced concrete to create a composite structure with high resistance and hardness. …”
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Precarización vinculada al riesgo ambiental: revisión del caso La Loma en Cartagena de Indias (Colombia) by Joy Helena GONZÁLEZ-GÜETO

“…This article aims to deepen the debate around the precarization and marginalization experience of impoverished social groups in the Colombian Caribbean, associating these two categories of analysis to the risk of environmental disasters. Here we present a concrete experience of marginality linked to environmental risk, the case of La Loma in Cartagena, located on the highest hill of the city (La Popa) and designated by the authorities as «high risk area». …”
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“It is to be a punishment or a pardon is granted” or Whether the Criminal Code of Ukraine needs to have incentive norms about the crimes against human freedom, honor and dignity... by Ya. H. Lyzohub

“…However, there should be a concrete norm to do that, inasmuch as the Criminal Code does not have sufficient extent of such norms. …”
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An Analysis of Spatial Pathology of the Physical and Social Structure of the City with Non-Relevant Defense Approach Case Study: Tehran Metropolitan Area by s z, a t, m a

“…Using the passive defense principles in urban plans and projects is important in the context of land use planning, reinforced concrete, citizen education, and increasing urban resiliency. …”
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Investigation of Lade-Kim Plastic Potential Applicability under Various Stress Paths for Rockfill Materials by Liping Chen, Shihai Bian, Xiaokai Niu, Yongbo Zhao

“…Lade-Kim plastic potential equation has been proposed for a long time to model the mechanical behavior of sand and concrete materials. However, it lacks the verification of rockfill materials, especially under various stress paths. …”
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La réduplication à valeur d'insistance dans une grammaire accueillant la langue des conversations familières by Gaétane Dostie

“… Cet article formule une proposition concrète quant à la manière dont la réduplication pragmatique à valeur d’insistance (RPI) pourrait être abordée dans une grammaire descriptive accordant une place de choix à la langue orale, notamment à la langue des conversations à bâtons rompus (ou familières). …”
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Public oversight of the audit profession – Comparison of implemented practices in the EU and the U.S. by Maja Zaman Groff, Marko Hočevar

“…So far evidence has been provided to support the proposition that PCAOB opinions are associated with earnings quality of the audit firm’s clients, that auditors have become more conservative and that the new inspectors (as opposed to the former system of self-regulation) can hold the auditors to stricter standards by taking concrete actions against felonious auditors and imposing costly penalties.…”
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Buildings, Causalities, and Injuries Innovative Fuzzy Damage Model during Earthquakes by Mohammad Reza Amiri Shahmirani, Abbas Akbarpour Nikghalb Rashti, Mohammad Reza Adib Ramezani, Emadaldin Mohammadi Golafshani

“…It should be noted that buildings with steel and concrete structures and moment frames, in the night, day, and traffic time scenarios, have very limited type 3 and 4 injuries with 32, 24, and 16 people, respectively, but type 1 and 2 injuries are significant. …”
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Generalized total time on test transform for weighted variables, properties and applications by Mojtaba Esfahani, Mohammad Amini, G. R. Mohtashami Borzadaran

“…Finally, the article concludes with a detailed discussion of a specific real dataset, offering a concrete demonstration of how the topic under study can be applied in practice.…”
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Is VAT Administration System Efficient? The Case of the Czech by Hana Zídková, Tomáš Vrána

“…The C-Coefficient is calculated from the data on VAT revenues and total VAT paid on all taxable supplies performed in the economy. The concrete results are shown for the Czech Republic for the period 2005 to 2018. …”
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Latin American Disintegration under Jair Bolsonaro During Brazilian Chancellor Ernesto Araujo’s Mandate, 2019-2021 by Ana Livia Esteves

“…Brazil’s approach to the Venezuelan issue determined its engagement with the Forum for the Progress and Integration of South America (PROSUR), an institution that ultimately failed to deliver concrete results in democracy promotion and regional policy coordination. …”
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Analysis of Heat Release Processes inside Storage Facilities Containing Irradiated Nuclear Graphite by Alexander O. Pavliuk, Evgeniy V. Bespala, Sergey G. Kotlyarevskiy, Ivan Yu. Novoselov, Veleriy N. Kotov

“…The greatest heating is achieved if graphite radioactive waste is located near the concrete walls of the storage facility, as well as in direct contact with irradiated aluminum radioactive waste, which was shown in this paper.…”
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Integrating the Finite Element Method with a Data-Driven Approach for Dam Displacement Prediction by Chenfei Shao, Chongshi Gu, Zhenzhu Meng, Yating Hu

“…The proposed model was validated by a case study of the concrete arch dam in Jinping-I hydropower station. …”
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Life cycle sustainability assessment and optimization of seismic retrofit solutions for RC frame structures by Hafiz Asfandyar Ahmed, Zhenru Wang, Yaohan Li

“…This study presents a life-cycle sustainability assessment framework to evaluate various seismic retrofit strategies for reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures in earthquake-prone regions. …”
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Estimation of Modal Properties of Low-Rise Buildings Using Ambient Excitation Measurements by K. K. Wijesundara, C. Negulescu, E. Foerster

“…Furthermore, the two-step procedure is validated with two practical applications in a five-storey reinforced concrete structure with masonry infill walls and a three-storey masonry structure. …”
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L’apprentissage autorégulé : quand la métacognition orchestre motivation, volition et cognition by Mireille Houart

“…This will enable us to establish links with the model, and to suggest concrete pedagogical actions.Finally, since volition is problematic for 75 % of students we propose and describe how to operate and conduct two group activities with students. …”
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Shifting perspectives: challenges and changes in policy perspectives on sustainability in the agricultural sector in Flevoland, the Netherlands by Kimberly Kuipers, Edwin B. P. De Jong, Riyan J. G. Van den Born

“…Moreover, despite encouraging farmer-led sustainability initiatives, the Province struggles to clarify its sustainability strategy and implement concrete measures. These insights can help challenge previously unquestioned or unknown assumptions and be instrumental in crafting better integrated and effective policy measures aimed at addressing sustainability challenges.…”
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Mechanical Characteristics of the Main Tower of a Polygonal Line Tower Cable-Stayed Bridge by Yan-feng Li, Ying He, Long-sheng Bao

“…This study examined a cable-stayed bridge with a single cable plane in Shenyang and used model test and finite element numerical comparative analysis to analyze the mechanical properties of the key parts, including the main tower bending corner of the concrete polygonal line tower. The results show a serious stress concentration phenomenon at the bending corner of the main tower but a small range of high stress area. …”
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