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Structural Optimization Of Steel-Concrete Composite Main Cable Saddle For Suspension Bridges, Gan Qianglin, Xu Hongsheng, Guo Fen, Ren Mengwei, Yan Donghuang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Traditional all-steel main cable saddles have high manufacturing costs and pose difficulties in construction and transportation. In addition, research on the optimization of steel-concrete composite main cable saddles in China remains limited. To reveal the evolution of mechanical damage in composite main cable saddles while balancing structural safety and engineering economy, a novel steel-concrete composite main cable saddle was proposed based on the main cable saddle design scheme of a major bridge. Concrete damaged plasticity theory (CDP model ), together with the finite element software Abaqus, was used to optimize and analyze the proposed structure. The effects of steel saddle …

Calculation Of Subsoil Bearing Capacity For Culverts With Separate Footings Considering Effect Of Culvert-Side Fill, Peng Xiaoming, Hu Qiong, Li Huan, Fu Fulin, Liu Xinqi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To investigate the influence of culvert-side fill height on the subsoil bearing capacity of culverts with separate footings and to establish a method for calculating this bearing capacity, an analytical solution for the ultimate subsoil bearing capacity considering the effect of culvert-side fill was derived using the assumed slip surface method. Meanwhile, finite element software was used to investigate the settlement and deformation characteristics of culverts with separate footings for different foundation soil types and culvert-side fill heights. The results indicate that considering the effect of culvert-side fill increases the subsoil bearing capacity of culverts with separate footings, and that …

Anti-Overturning Stability Of Single-Column-Pier Curved Girder Bridge Under Action Of Heavy Cargo Transportation Vehicles, Wang Sheng, Deng Junjie, Li Zhenyuan

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

This study aimed to mitigate the propensity for lateral overturning of single-column-pier curved girder bridge under the action of heavy cargo transportation vehicles, evaluate the influence of a vehicle ’s transverse traveling position on a bridge ’s anti-overturning stability, and propose feasible safety-enhancement measures. A (20 + 2 × 30 + 20) m prestressed-concrete continuous box-girder ramp bridge with single-column piers served as the engineering case. A three-dimensional grillage finite element model was developed in Midas Civil. The model simulated a heavy cargo transportation convoy —comprising a tractor and front and rear hydraulic modular trailers—transporting a prefabricated box girder weighing …

Seismic Resilience Analysis Of Offshore Cable-Stayed Bridges Considering Chloride Ion Erosion, Ye Hao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To analyze the seismic resilience of cable-stayed bridges under chloride ion erosion, based on the mechanism of chloride ion erosion, this study established a time-varying performance degradation model of reinforced concrete components and cables under the erosion environment, and integrated the theory of seismic vulnerability to construct a framework for assessing the seismic resilience of cable-stayed bridges during their long-term service life. Taking an offshore cable-stayed bridge in China as an engineering example, the study analyzed its seismic vulnerability and seismic resilience under chloride ion erosion. The results show that the seismic vulnerability of the cable-stayed bridge system is higher …

Distribution Characteristics Of Defects In Long Stay Cables Based On Dissection Testing, Shi Pochen, Yuan Binhong, Luo Li

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Stay/suspension cables are crucial load-bearing and force-transmitting components in cable-supported bridge systems. As the service life of bridges increases, defects in these cables become increasingly prevalent, and some bridges built in earlier years face significant structural safety and durability risks. To study the defect distribution characteristics of stay/suspension cables, this paper investigated two long stay cables that had been in service for 21 years and subjected to environmental corrosion for the same duration. Through cable dissection, scanning electron microscopy (SEM ), and airtightness tests, the internal and external defects and their correlations were analyzed. The results show that the aging …

Virtual Reality Visualization For Three-Dimensional Geological Model Of Shield Tunnels, Huang Shan, Pan Qiujing, Wang Lai, Li Ji, Luo Lin

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

A framework for the visualization of three-dimensional (3D) tunnel geological models based on virtual reality (VR) technique was proposed to enhance geological interpretation by providing users such as tunnel engineers and owners with immersive experiences. Firstly, a 3D geological model was built by adopting the indicator Kriging method based on field borehole data. Then, the tunnel structure was modeled by employing the Blender software, and Boolean operations were performed with the built geological model to generate Unity 3D engine-compatible FBX files. Finally, the built geological model was imported into the Unity 3D engine, and VR visualization was realized by adopting …

Design Method And Application Of A New Integrated Anti-Cracking And Anti-Seepage Composite Lining For Mountain Tunnels, Wang Hailin, Liu Hanhong, Yang Fei, Liu Yangbo, Kang Lei, Gong Chenjie

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Water leakage has long been a common quality issue plaguing mountain tunnel engineering. How to prevent long-term leakage water infiltration and ensure comprehensive waterproofing of tunnels is a technical challenge that urgently needs to be overcome in tunnel construction. To meet the anti-cracking and anti-seepage requirements of tunnel lining, this paper proposed an integrated anti-cracking and anti-seepage design method:a high-performance fiber-reinforced anti-cracking composite material was used to form the concrete lining layer, combined with a novel composite waterproof geomembrane as an auxiliary flexible waterproof layer. The two acted together as an integrated system on the tunnel lining. Through theoretical analysis …

Influence Mechanism And Control Measures Of Shield Tunneling Underneath Pile Foundations Of Masonry Structures, Wang Qingcheng, Chen Minghui, Wang Jian, Long Guihua, Yang Baoyu, Zhang Xuan, Ge Shaoyu, Liu Zhiyong, Kang Xin

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To address the engineering challenge of excessive structural settlement caused by shield tunneling at close range beneath existing pile-supported buildings, this paper takes an intercity railway shield tunnel project passing beneath an industrial park as its engineering background. Numerical simulations were conducted using GTS NX software and combined with monitoring data collected during shield tunneling to investigate the effects of pile cutting by the shield machine on the ground surface and buildings, as well as to examine the rationality of reinforcement measures and the mechanisms of pile foundation deformation. The results are as follows. ① The ground surface exhibits a …

Automatic Tunnel Support Generation System Based On Intelligent Classification Of Surrounding Rock, Xu Min, Li Jun, Fu Helin, Cao Guiqian, Zhang Yiyi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Accurate and rapid classification of surrounding rock during tunnel construction plays a critical role in selecting support parameters. The tunnel face was taken as the research object, and an intelligent classification method was proposed by integrating deep learning and digital image processing technologies to realize intelligent and integrated operation of tunnel surrounding rock classification and support design. Combined with BIM technology, an automatic tunnel support generation system was developed to automatically generate support design drawings according to corresponding support parameters. Tunnel face images were preprocessed using Python to construct a deep learning dataset. The YOLOv 8 convolutional neural network model …

A Multi-Source Data Fusion Assessment Method For Bridges Based On Dempster-Shafer Evidence Theory, Tang Haitao, Lyu Zheng, Wu Haijun, Yang Xiaoxiang, Liu Chuan

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

This paper divided data fusion in bridge condition assessment into same-index fusion and different-index fusion. The different-index fusion can be further subdivided into multi-index fusion within the same component and cross-component fusion. A multi-source data fusion assessment method for bridges was constructed by utilizing Dempster-Shafer evidence theory as the core for improvement. A data conflict judgment criterion was introduced to further classify the same-index fusion into conflicting data fusion and consistent data fusion. This addresses the problem of information conflicts in multi-source monitoring data. The introduction of a data modification criterion effectively avoids the 0-trust paradox that may occur in …

Path Planning Method For Pavement Crack Repair Based On Improved Tabu Search Algorithm, Yu Jing, Zhou Ziang, Lyu Songtao, Xing Yadong, Yang Yi, Li Xiaohui, Zhao Yazi, Tan Puyu

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Cracks are one of the most common pavement surface distresses. Early crack repair can effectively extend the service life of the pavement. To further enhance the intelligence level of crack repair, efficient automated crack repair technology is particularly important in practical engineering applications. To improve the efficiency of the path planning algorithm embedded in crack repair machines in engineering applications, this paper investigated the automatic repair path planning technology for the multi-crack repair path planning problem in pavement areas. Firstly, a multi-crack repair path planning model was established with the goal of minimizing the total repair path of the machine. …

Bridge Apparent Disease Detection Based On Improved Yolov 5 Algorithm, Huang Rong, Li Rui, Zhai Yuchen, Lyu Yan

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

An improved YOLOv 5 algorithm for bridge apparent disease detection was proposed to address the limitations of target detection algorithms in real bridge modeling disease detection with missing surrounding pixels. The conventional YOLOv 5 model suffers from problems in bridge disease detection, including weak ability in target disease localization and feature extraction, and low recognition accuracy of small-size target diseases. To this end, the CA attention mechanism module was first integrated into the feature extraction backbone network of conventional YOLOv 5 to enhance the model ’s ability to localize and extract features from the target diseases. Secondly, the C 2f …

Variable Speed Limits For Expressway Maintenance Work Zones In Low-Carbon Context, Liu Xiu, Yang Xu, Tan Jingjing

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To address the decline in traffic efficiency and the increase in carbon emissions caused by lane closures in multi-lane expressway maintenance work zones, this study developed a multi-objective variable speed limit optimization model that integrates carbon emissions, traffic flow, and travel time to support low-carbon tr ansportation. A VISSIM-MOVES simulation platform and the NSGA -Ⅱ genetic algorithm were employed to optimize the speed limit scheme. Using the Suizhong section of the Beijing-Harbin Expressway as a case study, the results show that, compared with the fixed speed limit, the progressive variable speed limit scheme of 80 km/h‒ 80 km/h‒ 60 km/h …

Asphalt Pavement Roughness Prediction Model Based On Weighted Stacking Ensemble Learning, Wang Jiaqi, Tian Shun, Ren Youjun, Li Yingyi, Ren Feihong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Pavement roughness is a key indicator for evaluating pavement performance, which directly affects ride comfort and maintenance decisions. Based on the Long-Term Pavement Performance Program (LTPP ) database in the United States, data from 202 asphalt roads in California, Florida, and Minnesota were extracted. Meanwhile, multidimensional features such as pavement structure, climate, traffic loads, and pavement distress were combined to predict the variation of the international roughness index (denoted as IIRI when it is taken as the indicator variable ). Six regression models, including XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost, RandomForest, ExtraTrees, and NeuralNetTorch, were employed to address the issue of insufficient prediction …

Cmsi Translations #38: Furious Seas, Raging Waves: The Pla’S Development Of Sea-To-Shore Strike Capabilities, Tian Ying

CMSI Translations

At present, driven by anxiety and panic over China’s rising power and a desire to contain its peaceful development, U.S. political circles frequently provoke China on core interests related to Taiwan. They have even schemed to exploit “Taiwan Independence” elements to cross a red line regarding forced reunification. Such plots aim to “Ukrainize” Taiwan and drive the island to ruin, thereby raising the cost of reunification for China in order to weaken the country’s national strength and curb its development. Meanwhile, in recent months, “Taiwan Independence” forces on the island, emboldened by the backing of external powers, have acted with …

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The Breeze, 2020-

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, October 29,2026, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2026

Volume 167, Issue 30

Report For 2026 Nsf Workshop On Research Data Management In Construction Engineering: Challenges And Opportunities, Bo Xiao, Ronghua Xu

Michigan Tech Publications

The growing use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) in construction research has increased the demand for reliable, accessible, and reusable research data. Construction projects generate diverse datasets across different activities, organizations, and information systems, yet managing and sharing these resources for broader research use remains challenging. The 2026 NSF Workshop on Research Data Management in Construction Engineering: Challenges and Opportunities was organized to examine these needs and promote collaboration between construction research, open science, and cyberinfrastructure communities.

The workshop focused on four objectives: (1) identifying technical and social challenges associated with managing and reusing construction research data; (2) …

The Nevada Innovation Economy And Federal Funding, Len Jessup, Sean Curry

Policy Briefs and Reports

This policy brief examines the nascent Nevada innovation economy and the funding capacity of the federal government. The analysis highlights how federal innovation programs have stimulated research, commercialization, and long-term economic development in Nevada. Using a multi-level framework encompassing technological, industrial, and spatial innovation, this policy brief documents how federal research funding, augmented by state programs and university infrastructure, has contributed to the formation of new research capabilities, seeded industry clusters and startups, and expanded workforce capacity. The findings suggest that federal resources have been productively deployed to date, generating significant scientific, economic, and social returns, but that more must …

The Current - Volume 37 Issue 4, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Astrophysical Radiative Capture Reaction Rates In Light Nuclei: A Review Of Results From The Modified Potential Cluster Model, S. B. Dubovichenko, B. M. Yeleusheva, A. S. Tkachenko, R. Ya. Kezerashvili

Publications and Research

A review of results obtained within a single theoretical framework—the Modified Potential Cluster Model (MPCM)—is presented for astrophysical radiative capture reactions involving the lightest and 1p-shell nuclei. The approach has been applied to reactions relevant to the r-process, the CNO and HCNO cycles, and parts of the Big Bang nucleosynthesis (BBN) and post-BBN scenarios. The model incorporates the classification of orbital states according to Young’s diagrams and has been successfully applied to describe the available experimental data on the total cross sections of the radiative capture of neutrons, protons, and the lightest clusters by 40 light nuclei at astrophysical energies. …

The External Reach Of Eu Labour Law: Channels Of Influence And The Case Of Vietnam, Małgorzata Grześków

Hasanuddin Law Review

This article examines how EU labour-law standards influence labour-related compliance beyond EU territory, despite the predominantly territorial character of public enforcement. It addresses the mismatch between the EU's state-centred enforcement framework and the transnational organisation of production, in which labour risks frequently arise in third-country supply chains. The aim of the article is to conceptualise ``external reach'' and to assess the main channels through which EU labour-related expectations operate outside the Union. Methodologically, the article combines doctrinal analysis with conceptual clarification and applies this framework to the case of Vietnam. It identifies three principal channels of external reach: labour provisions …

Use Of The Well-Star Model And Well-Star Graphic In Healthcare, Fidan Korkut-Owen, Zubeyde Akpakir, Dean W. Owen

Journal of Wellness

No abstract provided.

Beyond The Neocortex: Pallial Routes To The Edge Of Sentience, Oryan Zacks

Animal Sentience

In The Edge of Sentience, the sentience candidacy of fishes and reptiles is strengthened if one accepts midbrain-centric theories of human consciousness. In this commentary I attempt to untether the two positions. I suggest that we need not look for a one-to-one match between the neocortex and a single pallial structure outside of mammals. Instead, a sufficient similarity might exist between the mammalian neocortex and the combination of pallium and midbrain in fishes and reptiles. Adopting an evolutionary perspective in the study of vertebrate brains could point to new investigation priorities in human and animal research.

Drone Photography: Balancing Privacy, Property And Legal Boundaries In Malaysia And Comparative Perspective, Manique Cooray, Wong Hua Siong, Ivy Chin Hann Wei

Hasanuddin Law Review

The rapid advancement and widespread accessibility of drone technology have significantly transformed aerial photography, enabling individuals and organisations to capture images and videos with ease and affordability. While drone photography offers benefits in journalism, mapping, disaster management, and commercial services, it also raises legal concerns relating to land ownership, airspace rights, trespass, nuisance, and privacy. In many jurisdictions, existing legal frameworks were developed prior to unmanned aerial vehicles and struggle to address the regulatory challenges posed by drones. This study examines the legal implications of drone photography from the perspective of land law and privacy protection, with reference to Malaysia …

From Identity To Monetization: Governing Digital Royalty Management Through Digital Identity In Indonesia, Edmon Makarim, Brian Amy Prastyo, Nadirsyah Hosen, Hamzah Halim

Hasanuddin Law Review

Platform-economy royalty systems still rely on fragmented metadata, intermediary-controlled databases, and Digital Rights Management (DRM) systems designed mainly for access control and copyright enforcement. Inconsistent attribution, delayed payments, and limited interoperability therefore persist. This article proposes a Digital Royalty Management Model, a governance framework grounded in Digital Identity and digital trust infrastructures. Its architecture links Subject Identity, Digital Object Identity, Rights and Entitlements, Licensing and Authorization, Provenance and Usage, Royalty Entitlement and Allocation, and Payment and Remuneration. Legally, identity assurance can support verifiable coordination of rights-related relationships without substituting for substantive copyright law. Using a qualitative, normative, conceptual, comparative, and …

Materiality In Saudi Real Estate Development Contracts: Comparative Jurisprudence And Cross-Border Disputes, Abdulrahman Mohammed Alzeer

Hasanuddin Law Review

The Saudi Civil Transactions Law (CTL) contains materiality-related standards that apply at different phases of the contract life cycle as separate doctrines rather than as an overarching doctrine. Article 74 uses a counterfactual analysis of partial invalidity and severability, while Articles 95 and 107 address the characteristics or purposes of contractual performance and the consequences of non-performance. The difficulty is not a conflict between Articles 74 and 107, but the absence of a unified analytical model for assessing the significance of non-performance under provisions on performance, interpretation, defect, and remedy. This article addresses these fragmented CTL elements and contends that …

From Classroom To Courtroom: Cross-Jurisdictional Legal Protections For Teachers In Student Disciplinary Cases, Sapto Budoyo, Nadea Lathifah Nugraheni, Praditya Arcy Pratama, Mahyuddin Bin Arsat

Hasanuddin Law Review

Legal protections for teachers in student disciplinary cases are increasingly urgent. This study investigates the legal protections afforded to teachers in managing student disciplinary cases in Indonesia and Malaysia, highlighting how legislative frameworks, sociocultural influences, and institutional mechanisms shape teachers' rights and responsibilities. Using a comparative legal approach, the research analyzes statutory provisions, policy directives, and educational practices in both jurisdictions. The comparison indicates that Malaysia offers a more institutionally structured framework by defining school-level disciplinary authority and separating authorized disciplinary measures from individual teacher discretion. This framework balances educator autonomy with student rights, although gaps remain in enforcement and …

Criminal And Administrative Liability For Money Laundering In Automated Digital Insurance Brokerage: An Oman-Centred Comparative Analysis, Omar Musbih, Ghazi Ayed Alghathian

Hasanuddin Law Review

The digital transformation of Gulf insurance intermediation creates difficulties applying anti-money laundering (AML) rules where customer assessment, transaction processing, and compliance decisions are materially automated. This study examines how Omani law allocates criminal and administrative responsibility for money laundering in automated digital insurance brokerage, using Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as functional comparators and the European Union (EU) as a supranational benchmark for preventive regulation and systems governance. A doctrinal-comparative methodology analyses AML legislation, penal provisions, electronic-insurance regulation, digital-governance instruments, and publicly accessible judicial and supervisory materials through a qualitative comparative matrix. Three interconnected gaps emerge: a …

The Parthenon, October 29, 2026, Trista Honaker, Davina Snyder, Soleil Woolard, Alana Romero-Lozano, Claire Johnson, Hannah Anderson, Tally Mamula

The Parthenon

No abstract provided.