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Ballast plays a vital role in transmitting and distributing the train wheel loads to the underlying sub-ballast and subgrade. Bearing capacity of track, train speed, riding quality and passenger com...
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Comprehensive coverage of the background and design requirements for plastic and seismic design of steel structures
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During the last two decades rock mechanics in Europe has been undergoing some major transformation. The reduction of mining activities in Europe affects heavily on rock mechanics teaching and resear...
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Metro structures generally end up being located in heavily built-up urban environments, often in difficult ground conditions which present diverse challenges in their design and construction, Soil-S...
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There are many advantages to stir bar sorptive extraction (SBSE) for isolating and concentrating flavor-active chemicals from foods, including its simplicity and wide application appeal. Written fro...
