Impact of Water-Cement Ratio and Desert Sand Powder on the Mechanical Properties of Eco-Self-Compacting Concrete by Said Zaouai, Farid Benmerioul, Abdelkadir Makkani, Ahmed Tafraoui, Rachid Rabehi

“…The findings reveal that decreasing the w/c ratio reduces porosity and improves the concrete's overall structural integrity. Capillary absorption tests indicate that while E-SCC with a 0.40 w/c ratio shows slightly higher initial absorption rates over the first two hours, it demonstrates better long-term performance over 24 hours compared to higher w/c ratios. …”
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Dynamic response of aerodynamic flutter of blooie line during gas drilling in mountain areas by Dianchen Liu, Peng Yang, Ke Deng, Shijie Tian, Hai Yan, Hongtao Li

“…This blockage is found to expose the blooie line to a significant risk of fracture, thereby threatening its structural integrity. The higher the gas production, the more severe the aerodynamic flutter of the blooie line. …”
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Analysis of the Feasibility of the OrthoNail Hybrid Intramedullary Implant in the Human Body with Respect to Material Durability by Dominika Grygier, Piotr Kowalewski, Mariusz Opałka, Jakub J. Słowiński, Mateusz Dziubek, Dariusz Pyka

“…Under axial compression, it withstood forces of up to 1400 N, maintaining structural integrity. Fatigue testing revealed resilience under dynamic loading conditions for over 1,000,000 cycles at a load of 500 N, with no mechanical failure or material degradation observed. …”
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Evaluating the Protective Effects of MitoQ and Antifreeze Protein III on Cryopreserved Canine Sperm by Abbas Farshad, Emilia Diel, Axel Wehrend

“…Cryopreservation can adversely affect sperm motility, structural integrity, and fertilization ability. This study investigated the effects of MitoQ and antifreeze protein III (AFP III) on frozen–thawed semen from eight adult dogs using a Tris–fructose extender. …”
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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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A novel 3D analytical model and numerical study of bimorph piezoelectric actuators in d33 mode by A. Almusallam, M.A. Belaid

“…Furthermore, the fringe effect doubles the Ep intensity along the x−y plane at the edges of the electrode and reduces it by 40% in the x−z and y−z planes, affecting actuator performance, durability and structural integrity due to the localized strain intensification S3. …”
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Improving the N-glycosylation occupancy of plant-produced IgG1 by engineering the amino acid environment at Asn297 by Kathrin Göritzer, Valentina Ruocco, Ulrike Vavra, Shiva Izadi, Omayra C. Bolaños-Martínez, Thareeya Phetphoung, Nuttapat Pisuttinusart, Waranyoo Phoolcharoen, Richard Strasser

“…The transient expression of trastuzumab and SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing IgG1 antibody COVA2-15 in N. benthamiana, with mutations such as Y300L, resulted in a notable improvement in glycosylation occupancy. While the structural integrity and monodispersity of the IgG1 variant remained unaltered, an improvement in thermal stability was observed. …”
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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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Synergistic effects of CO2 sequestration on mechanical, microstructural, and environmental performance in carbonated MgO-based ECC by Zihao Song, Rui Chen, Tianyu Wang, Haoliang Wu

“…Owing to its capacity to form a durable, high-strength matrix, RMC is particularly suitable for producing Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) with enhanced structural integrity. This study leveraged RMC’s high carbonation potential to assess its influence on the sustainability and mechanical performance of carbonated MgO-based ECC. …”
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Particle image velocimetry analysis of the protective layer in embankment dams by Nisal Deelaka Halaba Arachchige Senarathna, Théo Dezert, Théo Dezert, Fjóla Guðrún Sigtryggsdóttir

“…These hydraulic structures are of great importance, and they can be subjected to overtopping flows which can significantly compromise the structural integrity. One of the defense mechanisms utilized is the placement of riprap on the downstream shoulder of the dam. …”
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The Effects of Lutein and Zeaxanthin Supplementation on Brain Morphology in Older Adults: A Randomized, Controlled Trial by Catherine M. Mewborn, Cutter A. Lindbergh, B. Randy Hammond, Lisa M. Renzi-Hammond, L. Stephen Miller

“…We hypothesized that the supplement group would increase, maintain, or show attenuated loss in hypothesized regions-of-interest (ROIs) while the placebo group would show age-related declines in brain structural integrity over the course of the trial. While results showed age-related declines for frontal and temporal gray and white matter volumes, as well as fornix white matter microstructure across both groups, only minimal differences were found between the supplement and placebo groups. …”
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Numerical Analysis on the Load Sharing Performance of Long-Short CFG Pile Composite Foundation Subjected to Rotation of Adjacent Retaining Wall by Bantayehu Uba Uge, Yuancheng Guo, Yunlong Liu

“…The soil movement disturbs the load sharing performance and structural integrity of cement-fly ash-gravel (CFG) pile composite foundations existing in the vicinity, which merits considerable research work. …”
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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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Multi-omics analyses identify gut microbiota-fecal metabolites-brain-cognition pathways in the Alzheimer’s disease continuum by Han Zhao, Xia Zhou, Yu Song, Wenming Zhao, Zhongwu Sun, Jiajia Zhu, Yongqiang Yu

“…We also observed progressive gray matter atrophy in broadly distributed gray matter regions and gradual micro-structural integrity damage in widespread white matter tracts along the AD continuum. …”
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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%. …”

Experimental Approach for the Evaluation of the Performance of a Satellite Module in the CanSat Form Factor for In Situ Monitoring and Remote Sensing Applications by Juan Sebastián Rodríguez, Andrés Yarce Botero, Diego Valle, Julián Gálvez- Serna, Francisco Botero

“…To know the dynamic response and ensure the structural integrity of the satellite module, shock, oscillation, and sinusoidal tests were applied through a shaker. …”
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Design Optimization of an Innovative Instrumental Single-Sided Formwork Supporting System for Retaining Walls Using Physics-Constrained Generative Adversarial Network by Wei Liu, Lin He, Jikai Liu, Xiangyang Xie, Ning Hao, Cheng Shen, Junyong Zhou

“…By supporting the formwork from one side, an SFSS can minimize its spatial footprint, enabling its closer placement to boundary lines without compromising structural integrity. However, existing SFSS designs struggle to achieve a balance between mechanical performance and lightweight construction. …”
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Shaping ability of NiTi reciprocating file systems R-motion and waveOne gold in mesial canals of mandibular molars; micro CT study by Mona Alsulaiman, Loai Alsofi, Mey A. Alhabib

“…The RM files exhibited a statistically lower reduction in dentin thickness, indicating better preservation of structural integrity. Both RM and WG files displayed similar effective shaping abilities. …”
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Optimizing the gelation, structure, and thermal stability of alkali-induced duck egg white gels with calcium chloride by Pin-Chun Tseng, Wen-Yuan Yang, Yi-Chen Chen, Yen-Po Chen, Jia-Shian Shiu, Sheng-Yao Wang

“…The addition of calcium ions at appropriate concentrations enhances the gelation rate, structural integrity, and thermal stability of alkali-induced duck egg white gels and offers a safe and efficient method for utilizing surplus duck egg whites. …”
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Exploring Alkali Hydroxide Influence on Calcium Titanate Formation for Application in Biodiesel Catalysts by Ratchadaporn Puntharod, Kittikarnkorn Onsomsuay, Pusit Pookmanee, Jaturon Kumchompoo

“…This thorough characterization provides insight into the structural integrity and composition of the synthesized materials. …”
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