Service life is often used by state transportation agencies to evaluate alternative flexible pavement designs.The design kids shoes that keeps the pavement in acceptable condition longest before it needs another maintenance treatment is the preferred design.For a given rehabilitation design, this study evaluates the pavement service life using AASH
Ensuring cutting tools are in optimal condition is essential for achieving peak machining performance, given their direct impact on both workpiece quality and process efficiency.However, accurately assessing wear on end mills, especially those with complex geometries, pose a significant challenge due to their reflective surfaces and varied wear pat
AbstractNeutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is a component of the human innate immune system that exerts bacteriostatic effects.Recent research suggests that NGAL is also a promising biomarker for tubular damage and aids in the early diagnosis of acute kidney injury.Therefore, the development of a method to efficiently produce recombi
In the present paper, a numerical algorithm based on the finite element method is proposed for the prediction of the mechanical response of reinforced concrete (RC) beams under bending loading.The main novelty of such an approach is the introduction of the Overlapping Crack Model, based on nonlinear fracture mechanics concepts, to describe concrete
The tropical root weevil Diaprepes abbreviatus is a major pest of multiple crops in the Caribbean Islands and has become a serious constraint to citrus production in the United States.Recent work has identified host and conspecific volatiles that mediate host- and mate-finding by D.abbreviatus.The interaction of light, color, and odors has not been