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Stress And Deformation Of Retaining Structure In Narrow And Long Foundation Pit Based On Steel Braces, Xu Liwu, Chen Zhuoyi, Qiu Lijie

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Based on a large deep foundation pit project,the deformation characteristics of the pit support enclosure system,force characteristics,and changing trend of surrounding ground surface settlement during the excavation process of the narrow and long deep foundation pit with steel braces were studied through automated monitoring and numerical simulation.Midas GTS was used to establish the pit model,and the effects of the horizontal spacing of the steel brace,the distance of the third steel brace from the bottom of the pit,the preloaded axial force of the steel brace,and the change of the pile diameter of the pit enclosure on the deformation and force of …

Deformation And Damage Characteristics Of A Newly Operated Tunnel Caused By Above Foundation Pit Construction, Liu Jiqiang, Zhu Min, Hao Kun, Chen Dengwei, Chen Xiangsheng

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The construction of foundation pits in granite residual soil layers is prone to causing upheaval deformation and structural damage in shield tunnels below.Based on the engineering case of a newly operated metro tunnel collinear with the above long-distance deep foundation pit in Shenzhen,a three-dimensional finite element model was established to investigate the variation law of the heave and horizontal convergence of the shield tunnel caused by the deep foundation pit excavation.The correlation between the longitudinal stress of the lining structure and the damage was analyzed.The results indicate that the tunnel deformation caused by foundation pit unloading is primarily vertical heave,accompanied …

Calculation Analysis Of The S Urrounding Rock Pressure In Shallow Buried Unsymmetrial Tunnel Under Variable Slope, Bai Yan, Qiao Ting Ting, Ning Xiaojun, Liu Guokun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To provide a reasonable meth od for calculating the surrounding rock pressure in shallow buried unsymmetrial pressure tunnels under variable slope conditions for tunnel design,to establish a model for calculating the surrounding rock pressure in shallow buried unsymmetrial pressure tunnels under variable slope conditions,and to employ the principle of ultimate equilibrium to derived the formula for calculating the surrounding rock pressure.The intermediate variable β' is introduced as the base for selecting the unsymmetrial pressure tunnels surrounding rock pressure calculation method under variable slope conditions,and the derived formulas in this paper are verified by comparing the calculated values of the normative …

Dynamic Response Rules Of Adjacent Buildings To Blasting Construction In Shallow Buried Tunnels, Luo Yanping, Li Jigang, Wang Sheng, Zeng Bin, Lai Jinxing, Feng Zhihua, Qiu Junling

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to study the dynamic response rule of overlying buildings during blasting construction in shallow buried tunnels,the urban tunnel in Fuzhou was taken as the engineering background,and the on-site monitoring and Ansys/LS-DYNA simulation were used to analyze the structural response of overlying buildings.The monitoring results show that the building is most obviously affected by blasting in the vertical direction and has an obvious elevation amplification effect,and the maximum vibration velocity is 2.45 cm/s.The vibration velocity in all directions gradually decreases and tends to be stable with the increase in explosion center distance and decays rapidly when the explosion center …

Correlation Analysis Of Highway Traffic Accidents Based On Improved Apriori Algorithm, Qiu Wenli, Yang Haifeng, Zhang Shaobo, Qiu Yu, Zhao Jiao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to explore the as sociation characteristics between influencing factors of accidents from existing traffic data and provide precise and fine-grained decision support information for highway operation and management departments,a constrained improved Apriori algorithm was established to mine the association rules affecting highway traffic accidents by considering four dimensions:driver,environment,road,and vehicle.On the basis of the traditional Apriori algorithm,the improvement of antecedent and consequent constraints of the rule may increase the accuracy and efficiency of mining association rules.Based on the analysis of 3 178 highway traffic accident data,it is shown that the improved Apriori algorithm reduces the number of invalid association …

Characteristics And Safety Of Weaving Areas Of Trunk Roads Based On Traffic Conflicts, Wang Ziming, Li Shubin, Cui Shuai

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

This paper selected a weaving area on Jingshi Road in Jinan,China as the investigation object to study the characteristics of traffic conflicts and the safety level of each lane in the weaving area between the entrance of an urban trunk road and a signal-controlled intersection.In this research,a signal period was set as the investigation interval,traffic conflicts were identified as the research basis,and the collision time (TTTC) was selected as the index.Severity thresholds of traffic conflicts were established by using the cumulative frequency method,and a model was constructed to represent the relationship among the overall traffic volume,traffic density,and the number of …

Safety Of Optimized Concrete Median Barrier Without Planting Soil, Zhong Chunyao, Ma Qing, Li Yangfan, Gong Shuai, Liu Siyuan, Yan Shuming

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to study the safety of optimized concrete median barrier without planting soil,the technology combining computer simulation,sled test,and full-scale impact test of real vehicles was adopted for analysis and verification.In addition,a scheme was proposed to improve the anti-overturning ability of the barrier without planting soil by strengthening the supporting block,and the scheme of setting a 20 cm-high supporting block between the barrier walls was optimized.The safety of the barrier scheme was evaluated by taking the most unfavorable large truck as an example.The results show that the protection level of the optimized concrete median barrier without planting soil is SAm, …

Aided Design Method And Application Of Rutting Prevention And Maintenance In Asphalt Pavement Based On Digital Holographic 3d Detection, Wang Jingfei, Wang Wang, Xu Xinquan, Huang Zhijian, Ti Jing, Yao Yanru

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

As one of the common diseases of asphalt pavement,rutting has significant impacts on the service life and traffic safety of the pavement.Mild rutting in asphalt pavement during preventive maintenance can lead to increased use of maintenance materials due to rutting deformation.Accurately calculating the amount of materials needed to fill rutting in maintenance designs is of great significance for ensuring maintenance quality and efficiency.Based on the requirements of maintenance engineering,this paper analyzed the problems in maintenance designs that use traditional methods and the data they generate for rutting detection.A design method was proposed for rutting prevention and maintenance in asphalt pavement,assisted …

Performance Of Chlorine Salt Snow‑Melting Agent Based On Improved, Shrp Ice‑Melting Testlyu Yuejing, Dang Bo, Zhang Zhiwei, Tang Wen, Fan Yu

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Chlorine salt snow-melting agent has been widely used because of its excellent ice-melting and snow-removing performance,low price,and easy access.In order to explore the problems of different temperature applicability,non-uniform standard,and rough spreading methods of chlorine salt snow-melting agents,this paper analyzed the influence of temperature,solid and liquid state,and spreading methods on the ice-melting performance of three commonly used chlorine salt snow-melting agents,namely NaCl,CaCl2,and MgCl2,through an improved SHRP ice-melting test.The test results show that the ice-melting performance of the chlorine salt snow-melting agent has strong temperature sensitivity.MgCl2 and CaCl2 snow-melting agents have an exothermic effect during the melting process.The ice-melting efficiency of the …

Deflection Basin Characteristics Of Distressed Roads Under Moving Load, Cai Yingchun, Xie Shenjian

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The deflection basins of roads under moving load imply the distress information of subgrade and pavement.Therefore,how to use the information of deflection basins under moving load to rapidly test road distresses non-destructively has received much attention.In this paper,the finite element model of semi-rigid base asphalt pavement was established.By setting different types and degrees of finite element distress models,the continuous changes of surface deflection basins under moving load were analyzed.The results show that when the load moves to the distress area,the center deflection value of surface deflection basins in each distress model will become larger.When transverse cracks appear in the pavement …

Curing Mechanism And Influencing Factors Of Cement Mixing Piles Reinforcing Peat Soil, Feng Rongxian, Zhong Gaibing, Liu Liang, Liang Jianyuan, Gu Meixiang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The cement mixing pile is used to reinforce the deep peat soil foundation in Malaysia's east coast railway construction.The key in this project is to determine the cement mix proportion and additives.Considering the high organic matter content and strong environmental acidity of coastal peat soil,physical and mechanical tests of peat soil and laboratory uniaxial compression tests of cement soil under different mix proportions and influencing factors were conducted.Test results show that the mean compressive strength decreases by 0.35 MPa with the increase in cement-water from 0.5 to 0.9.Adding mineral powder gives a relatively poor curing effect while adding fly ash …

Climate, Food, And Humans Predict Communities Of Mammals In The United States, Roland Kays, Matthew H. Snider, Andrew M. Wilson

Environmental Studies Faculty Publications

The assembly of species into communities and ecoregions is the result of interacting factors that affect plant and animal distribution and abundance at biogeographic scales. Here, we empirically derive ecoregions for mammals to test whether human disturbance has become more important than climate and habitat resources in structuring communities.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session ,June 27, 2024, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes (April 25, 2024 Meeting)
• Remarks by the Chair of the Board
• Remarks by the President
• Updates by the Faculty Senate President
• Updates by the Western Student Association President
• Western Michigan University Employee Graduates
• WMU’s Investment in the Future – Academic Tenure and Promotion
• Public Comments Regarding Action Items

Action Items

• Resolution: Trustee Dr. William F. Pickard’s Leadership Legacy
• Academic Tenure and Promotion
• Student Room, Board, and Apartment Rates 2024-2025
• Tuition and Required Fee Rates Fall 2024
• General Fund Budget, Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Five Year Capital Outlay Master Plan
• Lease Agreement with Formosa …

Exploring The Nexus Of Food Citizenship And Local Food Consumption In America's Rural-Urban Blend: Insights From Will County (Illinois), Jerry H. Kavouras, Marie Asma Ben-Othmen

Biology Department Faculty Articles

This paper uses Will County in Illinois as a case study to examine the relationship between food citizenship and local food consumption in what we term to be the rural-urban blend of America. Food citizenship is participating in food-related actions promoting democratic, socially and economically equitable, and environmentally sustainable food systems. On the other hand, local food consumption is choosing and preferring to buy and eat local food over other conventional forms of food. The study used data analysis from a survey of 342 residents in Will County, Illinois, to test a conceptual model that considers various socio-psychological traits that …

Comparison Of Sheep And Goats To The Acute Toxic Effects Of Foothill Death Camas, Kevin D. Welch, Stephen T. Lee, Clint A. Stonecipher, Dale R. Gardner, Daniel Cook

Poisonous Plant Research (PPR)

Death camas (Zigadenus spp) is a perennial forb found throughout the western United States, which is known to kill both sheep and cattle. In a previous study, goats appeared to be somewhat resistant to the adverse effects of death camas. Therefore, the objective of this study was to directly compare the susceptibility of goats and sheep to the acute toxic effects of death camas. Sheep and goats were dosed at 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, and 6.0 g death camas per kg BW. The data presented in this manuscript suggest that goats are more susceptible to death camas than sheep. …

Changes In Lean Body Mass With Glucagon-Like Peptide-1-Based Therapies And Mitigation Strategies, Ian J. Neeland

Faculty Scholarship

Weight loss induced by glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and dual glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R)/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor agonists is coming closer to the magnitudes achieved with surgery. However, with greater weight loss there is concern about potential side effects on muscle quantity (mass), health and function. There is heterogeneity in the reported effects of GLP-1-based therapies on lean mass changes in clinical trials: in some studies, reductions in lean mass range between 40% and 60% as a proportion of total weight lost, while other studies show lean mass reductions of approximately 15% or less of total weight lost. There …

Reporting Clinical Cases: Advancing Homoeopathy, One Case At A Time, Subhash Kaushik

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Case reports have been invariably contributing to the research world in their own way. They remain a popular genre among the readers, especially the clinicians who lay their hands upon a clinical journal with an interest to pick new knowledge about a certain disease or a drug than to learn about new evidence generated through statistical calculations. Its presence in medical literature is reported to be quite ancient, with some evidence dated back to the Egyptian antiquity. In fact, a well-documented case report is a representative version of many similar clinical success stories.

Management Of Psychosis With Individualised Homoeopathic Medicines: A Case Series, Karunakara Moorthi, Susu Pertin, Mohan Narvelil Devasia

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Psychosis is a clinical syndrome. The main clinical signs of psychosis are delusion and hallucination. It is a crucial focus of diagnosis and treatment in neurologic and psychiatric practice since it functionally disturbs numerous psychiatric, neurodevelopmental, neurologic and medical diseases.

Case summary: The World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale and the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale were used to evaluate the patients. The outcomes in all the cases suggested that homoeopathic treatment can play a significant role in easing psychotic symptoms and restoring the patient’s ability to understand. The most frequently prescribed medicines and potencies in these cases were …

Homoeopathic Treatment Of Oral Leucoplakia: A Case Report, Suraia Parveen, Zeeshan Ahmed

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Oral leucoplakia (OL), a premalignant lesion which is more frequently encountered in elderly people, is defined as a white lesion of the oral mucosa. Smoking is one of the most common risk factors. Conventionally, surgical excision is the most recommended treatment option for OL. Case Summary: A 55-year-old male presented with the complaint of a whitish lesion inside the left angle of the mouth (buccal mucosa) for the past 1½ years. The case was clinically diagnosed as OL. He was advised for surgical excision, but he preferred to go for homoeopathic treatment. Based on characteristic symptoms, repertorial analysis and …

Resolution Of Subdural Hygroma With Homoeopathy: A Case Report, Partha Pratim Pal, Tania Chatterjee

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Subdural hygroma (SDH) is a collection of cerebrospinal fluid in the subdural space which may be idiopathic, traumatic or post-surgical occurring mostly in elderly patients. Case Summary: A 42-year-old female reported an acute complaint of compressing headache. The headache persisted even after initial prescriptions of Ruta graveolens 30C and 200C, which did not alleviate the condition. Further evaluation was done with a computed tomography scan, which revealed left-sided SDH. Tuberculinum 1M was prescribed, but even though the pain subsided, profuse, watery discharge began to ooze from both the ears and nose, which eventually stopped spontaneously. After six months, the …

Management Of Post-Operative Breast Nodules With Homoeopathy: A Case Report, Nisanth K.M. Nambison, Smita N. Nambison, Abhishek D. Dwivedi, Nisha Chakravarty

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Palpable masses after mastectomy are commonly detected by patients or their physicians. Imaging of palpable masses is advised following a complete history and physical examination. This is a case of breast nodules occurring after the removal of cancerous tissue in the breast. Homoeopathy, with its holistic approach, can treat the disease by addressing its multifactorial origin.

Case summary: A 71-year-old female, diagnosed with post-operative breast nodules after surgical excision of mucinous carcinoma portion of the left breast, was treated with individualised homoeopathic treatment for six months with subsequent improvement. This case provides preliminary evidence for the potential usefulness of …

Homoeopathic Medicine Arsenic Album 200c In Treatment Of Plaque Psoriasis: A Case Report, Neha Nagar, Ravi K. Poswal, Ajay Kumar, Kanak Singhal

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Psoriasis is a non-communicable, chronic, mostly painful, disfiguring disease. It can have a negative impact on patients’ quality of life, which may occur at any age. The conventional treatment includes local and systemic therapies, as well as phototherapy. The need for treatment is usually lifelong as remission occurs quite frequently. Case Summary: We present here a case report of a 32-year-old woman with psoriatic lesions all over the body for 15 years with intolerable itching. The present case was completely cured after 1 year 6 months of regular treatment with individualised homoeopathic medicine without any adverse effects. After detailed …

Plantar Warts Treated With Homoeopathic Medicine Antimonium Crudum: A Case Report, Laijun Nahar, Ruma Debbarma

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Plantar warts are cutaneous lesions brought on by human papilloma virus infection. There is a range of alternative treatment available for it, including cryotherapy, chemical cauterisation, curettage, electrodessication and laser removal. However, a majority of these treatments can leave scars or may provide only temporary relief. Case Summary: A 19-year-old female presented with multiple, right-sided plantar warts and was successfully treated by a single, individualised homoeopathic medicine, Antimonium crudum 200C for two months. The improvement was assessed through photographs taken in subsequent follow-up visits. The case was monitored further for a period of six months without any recurrence. This …

Individualised Homoeopathic Treatment For Pilonidal Sinus: A Case Report, Sumit Paliwal, Laijun Nahar, Rachna Paliwal

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Pilonidal sinus is a very common inflammatory disease of the gluteal region. The most common site of occurrence is the natal cleft. It can cause discomfort, absence from work and social embarrassment. There is no single, widely accepted therapy available for this condition. In most cases, the treatment option for this disease is surgical intervention, but recurrences following surgery are common. Case Summary: A 15-year-old male patient reported discharge from the sinus cavity in the natal cleft along with pain and discomfort. Nitric acid, a homoeopathic medicine, was prescribed during the initial consultation and the patient was followed …

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treated With The Homoeopathic Medicine Lachesis Mutus In Millesimal Potencies: A Case Report, Lalith Singh, Raja Manoharan, Niharika Shaw, Saleem Ansari

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is the most common neuropathic complication of diabetes. Uncontrolled diabetes and improper foot care lead to serious conditions like DFU from minor injuries. Regular dressing and proper foot care are required for its improvement. Patients are left with no other option than amputation of the limb. Dressing for a longer period seems not convenient and feasible at the patient’s end. DFU also has wet gangrene as one of its major complications. Case Summary: This case report presents a case of a diabetic patient complaining of a foot ulcer for the past nine years, following the …

Research Highlights, Shatakshi Bhardwaj, Archna Nagar

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Research Highlights

Gone Smishing: An Integration Of Decision-Making And Protection Motivation In The Context Of Identity Theft Victimization, Taylor S. Fisher

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Methods of obtaining sensitive information from Internet users have evolved consistently as technology has advanced and millions of mobile device users communicate through text (SMS) messaging daily, making them a target for smishing attacks. Smishing (short for SMS phishing) is a form of cybercrime where an offender will send fraudulent text messages attempting to gather sensitive information or convince the user to click on a malicious link. These messages often appear legitimate and rely on tactics like convincing users that immediate action needs to be taken. Smishing has become so widespread that in 2020, the Texas Attorney General issued a …

Um To Lead State In New Nanobiotechnology Consortium, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The National Science Foundation has awarded $7 million to fund a University of Mississippi-led initiative to make the Magnolia State a new hub for innovative health care solutions.

Mississippi Flagship, Jackson State Partner On Accelerated Law Degree, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Jackson State University students who want to attend the University of Mississippi School of Law will soon be able to accelerate their progress, thanks to a partnership signed this week between the institutions.

Uniting For Impact: A Journey Of Partnerships - Chapman University Case Study, Essraa Nawar, Taylor Greene

Library Articles and Research

This presentation highlights a decade-long collaboration between the Assistant Dean for Development and the Performing Arts Librarian at Chapman University's Leatherby Libraries, resulting in over $3 million in transformative contributions. Central to their success is the acquisition of the Henri Temianka Archives, a treasure trove of 20th-century classical music history. Through strategic stewardship, they secured this significant gift, enhancing research and cultural exchange. Additional achievements include the Ronald B. Broadwell Antique Musical Instruments collection, a Legacy gift, and an Endowed Fund for Music Collections. This partnership exemplifies the strategic impact of librarian-fundraiser collaborations, bridging divides and yielding enduring benefits for …