Analytical method for determining the stress-strain state of modular buildings by V. S. Shirokov, T. A. Belash, T. E. Gordeeva

“…The presented analytical method for determining the forces in the elements of modular buildings shows good convergence of the results with the finite element method. On a concrete example, it is shown that there is practically no discrepancy in determination of forces from vertical loads. …”
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Ultra‐Low Threshold Resonance Switching by Terahertz Field Enhancement‐Induced Nanobridge by Sang‐Hun Lee, Moohyuk Kim, Yeeun Roh, Myung‐Ki Kim, Minah Seo

“…This experimental findings, confirmed by concrete calculations, shed light on the newly discovered nonlinear behavior of THz fields and their strong interactions with nanoscale structures, with potential implications and insights for advanced THz technologies beyond the quantum regime.…”
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Acoustic Emission Analysis of the Cracking Behavior in ECC-LWSCC Composites by Yara Zaki, Ahmed Abouhussien, Assem Hassan

“…Acoustic emission (AE) analysis was utilized to assess the cracking behavior of six lightweight self-consolidating concrete (LWSCC)–engineering cementitious composite (ECC) beams under flexural loading. …”
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Lessons learned from syndemic HIV research in an immigrant, latinx sexual and gender minority community by Nicholas Metheny, Dalton Scott, Sandor Santana, Rosa Pache

“…Using data collected from a biobehavioral study of the socio-structural factors affecting HIV susceptibility and PrEP uptake among Latinx SGM subgroups in Miami-Dade County, this paper shares lessons learned and provides concrete recommendations for tailoring survey research and biospecimen collection among a largely immigrant, socioeconomically disadvantaged community that is especially vulnerable to HIV. …”
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Spatial Transcriptomics in Inflammatory Skin Diseases Using GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiling: A Practical Guide for Applications in Dermatology by Christina Cho, Nazgol-Sadat Haddadi, Michal Kidacki, Gavitt A. Woodard, Saeed Shakiba, Ümmügülsüm Yıldız-Altay, Jillian M. Richmond, Matthew D. Vesely

“…Our objective is to provide potential pitfalls and methods to optimize RNA capture that are not readily available in the manufacturer’s guidelines. We use concrete examples from our experiments to demonstrate these strategies in inflammatory skin diseases, including psoriasis, lichen planus, and discoid lupus erythematosus. …”
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CHOOSING THE APPROPRIATE DATABASE TYPE: A COMPARISON OF SQL, NOSQL, AND NEWSQL by BABUCEA ANA-GABRIELA

“…This paper aims to compare the different database systems (SQL, NoSQL, and NewSQL), respectively, and the database models implemented by them from the perspective of the characteristics, similarities, and differences, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of their use in a concrete situations. Since each database type has advantages and disadvantages based on the particular context of use, selecting a database type is never simple and always necessitates a thorough examination of the application requirements and long-term benefits. …”
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Diagnostic Quandary: Salmonella Agbeni Vertebral Osteomyelitis and Epidural Abscess by Ryan K. Dahlberg, Mary Elizabeth Lyvers, Thomas K. Dahlberg

“…Here, we report a case of a 54-year-old Caucasian male who presented with five weeks of progressively worsening bilateral low back, buttock, and lower extremity pain following an 8-foot fall onto concrete from a ladder. Initial workup following the fall included hip X-ray and MRI of the lumbar spine and revealed only mild lumbar facet arthropathy and moderate left neural foraminal stenosis at L3-L4 without any concomitant hip or spine fracture. …”
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Psychometric properties of the arabic version of occupational value with pre-defined ítems by Mona Eklund, Lisa Ekstam, Mariam Hassan, Pablo Bellosta-López

“…The Occupational Value with pre-defined items (OVal-pd), measuring three dimensions of occupational value; concrete, socio-symbolic and self-rewarding, was designed for that purpose.Aim To pilot an Arabic version of OVal-pd and evaluate its psychometric properties in terms of content validity, factor structure, homogeneity, construct validity, test-retest stability, floor and ceiling effects, and measurement error.Methods Snowball sampling was used to recruit Arabic-speaking persons living in Sweden (n = 55). …”
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Pozzolanic Effect on the Hydration Heat of Cements Incorporating Fly Ash, Obsidian, and Slag Additives by Ilker Ustabas, Sakir Erdogdu, Ihsan Omur, Erol Yilmaz

“…The use of cementitious blends within concrete not only offers durable products but also cuts climate impact by energy saving and falling CO2 emissions. …”
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Predictive Analytics of In-Service Bridge Structural Performance from SHM Data Mining Perspective: A Case Study by Qiwen Jin, Zheng Liu, Junchi Bin, Weixin Ren

“…With the consideration of different characteristics, three targeted analysis methods are proposed. An urban concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) truss girder bridge (opened to traffic in 1995) is also presented, which once experienced some prominent vibration problems. …”
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Flexible and Sustainable Incremental Houses: Advancing Semi-Volumetric Systems of Prefabricated Construction for Rapid Urbanization in Indonesia by Viata Viriezky, Dalhar Susanto, Miktha Farid Alkadri

“…Conventional on-site construction, with concrete serving as the main material, led to prolonged construction time, difficult renovation, and untreatable waste. …”
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Nonlinear Static Soil-Structure Interaction Analysis of Time-Dependent Soil Deformation Effects on RC Structures by Ayat Errahmane Remadna, Kamel Bezih, Rafik Demagh, Mohamed Saddek Remadna

“… Soil response and superstructure behavior are two major factors influencing the long-term performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Maintaining the structural integrity of these structures over time is crucial due to the complex static interactions between the soil and the structure. …”
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Near-Fault Ground Motion Influence on the Seismic Responses of a Structure with Viscous Dampers considering SSI Effect by Jinping Yang, Peizhen Li, Hang Jing, Meng Gao

“…A ten-story reinforced concrete frame rested on soft site is introduced, and the viscous dampers added in the frame are designed. …”
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A CORPUS-BASED ANALYSIS OF VERBS IN NEWS SECTION OF THE JAKARTA POST: HOW FREQUENCY IS RELATED TO TEXT CHARACTERISTICS by Ikmi Nur Oktavianti, Novi Retno Ardianti

“…Likewise, material verb is frequent because it states concrete action and existential verb denotes existence; both are vital in constructing news text. …”
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Statistical properties and material partial factors of ECC material based on shear failure member by Shixiang Yi, Zhongping Tang, Wei Shi, Fan Feng, Xiang Liu

“…In addition, the shear failure mechanism of reinforced ECC (R-ECC) member is different from that of ordinary reinforced concrete (RC) member, and a new material partial factor of ECC is needed. …”
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Saillans (2014-2020) : une expérience municipale citoyenne au défi de la transition écologique by Sabine Girard

“…The experience of Saillans constitutes a real and concrete utopia, where citizen participation is the main driving force of the ecological transition. …”
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International Standard Problems and Small Break Loss-of-Coolant Accident (SBLOCA) by N. Aksan

“…These ISPs were performed in different fields as in-vessel thermal-hydraulic behaviour, fuel behaviour under accident conditions, fission product release and transport, core/concrete interactions, hydrogen distribution and mixing, containment thermal-hydraulic behaviour. 80% of these ISPs were related to the working domain of principal working group no.2 on coolant system behaviour (PWG2) and were one of the major PWG2 activities for many years. …”
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Strength Characteristics and the Reaction Mechanism of Stone Powder Cement Tailings Backfill by Jianhua Hu, Qifan Ren, Quan Jiang, Rugao Gao, Long Zhang, Zhouquan Luo

“…Stone powder cement (SPC) is widely used as a novel cement substitute material in concrete for its good gelling performance and low cost. …”
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Investigation of silica crystallization kinetics in rice husk ash for sustainable construction materials by Abbas Muhammad Aun, Hoe Kwan Wai, Bin Samsudin Muhammad Hasnolhadi

“…Concrete is one of the most widely used materials in the world, and its utilization is rising drastically with the increasing population. …”
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The Impact of Innovative City Pilot Policy on Urban Land Green Use Efficiency: A Quasi-Natural Experiment from China by Hengzhou Xu, Zhongyue Li, Luyu Guo, Yingfei Liu

“…Land is the spatial foundation for green development, and promoting its green utilization is essential for advancing the high-quality development of urban spaces. As a concrete implementation of the innovation-driven development strategy, the National Innovative City Pilot Policy (NICPP) serves as a crucial driver in fostering high-quality development. …”
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