THE USE OF THE NODE-BASED SMOOTHED FINITE ELEMENT METHOD TO ESTIMATE STATIC AND SEISMIC BEARING CAPACITIES OF SHALLOW STRIP FOOTINGS

The use of the node-based smoothed finite element method to estimate static and seismic bearing capacities of shallow strip footings

The node-based smoothed finite element method (NS-FEM) is shortly presented for calculations of the static and seismic bearing capacities of shallow strip footings.A series of computations has been performed to assess variations in Jeans femme seismic bearing capacity factors with both horizontal and vertical seismic accelerations.Numerical results

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Isothermal microcalorimetry for thermal viable count of microorganisms in pure cultures and stabilized formulations

Abstract Background Quantification of viable microorganisms is an important step in microbiological research as well as in microbial product formulation to develop biological control products or probiotics.Often, the efficiency of the resulting product is dependent on the microbial cell density and their viability, Dab Rig which may decrease over t

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Sustainability and sacred values

Successful implementation of the quest for sustainable use of the planet requires that human society both MAG NO K2 BLUEBERRY reexamine and expand present views of what is sacred and what is not.The most important aspect will be going beyond a homocentric focus to a biocentric emphasis.A unifying theme would be the desire to leave a habitable plane

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The effect of alcohol advertising, marketing and portrayal on drinking behaviour in young people: systematic review of prospective cohort studies

Abstract Background The effect of alcohol portrayals and advertising on the drinking behaviour of young people is Blenders a matter of much debate.We evaluated the relationship between exposure to alcohol advertising, marketing and portrayal on subsequent drinking behaviour in young people by systematic review of cohort (longitudinal) studies.Metho

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