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Study On Treatment Method Of Expansive Soil Embankment In Expressway Reconstruction And Extension, Wang Yuwei, Hu Yanli, Zhang Rui Mar 2024

Study On Treatment Method Of Expansive Soil Embankment In Expressway Reconstruction And Extension, Wang Yuwei, Hu Yanli, Zhang Rui

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to fully utilize expansive soil as filler in highway reconstruction and expansion projects，this paper draws on the successful experience of using expansive soil directly in road construction.It proposes an embankment treatment scheme that involves the use of geogrid-reinforced expansive soil with edge wrapping，based on the reconstruction and expansion project of the Hefei to Dagudian section of the G 40 Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway.Through laboratory tests，the road performance and swelling characteristics of the expansive soil filler were investigated to determine the applicable scope and compaction control indices of the filler.Then，the feasibility of the embankment treatment scheme was demonstrated through the prediction …

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Prediction Method Of Surrounding Rock Deformation Of Highway Tunnels Based On Bayes‑Lstm, Liu Zhi, Li Xinyu, Li Zhen, Kong Xianguang, Chang Jiantao Mar 2024

Prediction Method Of Surrounding Rock Deformation Of Highway Tunnels Based On Bayes‑Lstm, Liu Zhi, Li Xinyu, Li Zhen, Kong Xianguang, Chang Jiantao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In the process of highway tunnel construction，the stability of surrounding rock has a great impact on tunnel construction.Therefore，the monitoring measurement and accurate prediction of surrounding rock deformation of highway tunnels are the keys to ensuring the safety of tunnel construction.In view of the low prediction accuracy and poor generalization ability of tunnel surrounding rock deformation，this paper proposed a Bayesian （Bayes ）-based method to optimize the long-term and short-term memory （LSTM ） network.The method first preprocessed the original monitoring data of crown settlement and peripheral convergence，then constructed the initial LSTM model of crown settlement and peripheral convergence of highway tunnels，and used …

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Comparative Analysis Of Test Results Of Different Nano‑Clay Improved Loess, Zhao Danni, Cao Baohua, Xu Jiangbo, Nan Yalin, Chen Nengyuan, Zhang Peng, Wang Heping Mar 2024

Comparative Analysis Of Test Results Of Different Nano‑Clay Improved Loess, Zhao Danni, Cao Baohua, Xu Jiangbo, Nan Yalin, Chen Nengyuan, Zhang Peng, Wang Heping

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The orthogonal design t est was used to quantitatively analyze the influencing factors and influence degree of compressive strength，shear strength index，and permeability coefficient of improved loess，and the optimal content of improved loess was obtained.In addition，the improvement mechanism of nano-clay materials on loess was explored by scanning electron microscopy.The results show that：① The factors affecting the compressive strength of improved loess are the content of nano-clay，water content，and curing age，and the factors affecting cohesion，internal friction angle，and permeability coefficient are the content，dry density，and confining pressure.② Under different influencing factors，nano-montmorillonite can effectively improve the compressive strength of loess than attapulgite.③ When the material content …

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Technical Essentials Of Road Geometric Design In Serbia, Xu Da, Yang Xueyong, Yuan Yingshuang, Chen Dongsheng Mar 2024

Technical Essentials Of Road Geometric Design In Serbia, Xu Da, Yang Xueyong, Yuan Yingshuang, Chen Dongsheng

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

With the continuous advancement of China's Belt and Road Initiative，more and more Chinese enterprises are participating in the construction of engineering projects in Central and Eastern Europe，which brings some challenges for designers to master and use local codes for engineering design and consultation.According to the concrete practice of road reconstruction design of Hungary-Serbia Railway （Serbia section ），the application of horizontal and vertical indexes in road geometric design in Serbian was summarized.It is found that road design in Serbian has perfect design standards and systems.The Serbian code and the Chinese code are relatively close in terms of road geometric design standards，and …

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Effect Evaluation Method Of Foamed Asphalt Based On Digital Image Processing Technology, Chang Xiaoyu Mar 2024

Effect Evaluation Method Of Foamed Asphalt Based On Digital Image Processing Technology, Chang Xiaoyu

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In view of the shortage of deter mining the optimal foaming parameters of foamed asphalt only by experience，this paper adopted digital image processing technology to collect images of the mixture of foamed asphalt and milled material RAI obtained under different foaming conditions and carried out grayscale image conversion，morphological processing，binary image conversion，and image segmentation，so as to calculate the asphalt wrapping rate in different areas.With the uniform dispersion of asphalt in the mixture as the indicator，the foaming effect of foamed asphalt was evaluated，and the optimal foaming parameters were determined.The results show that the digital image processing technology can quickly and effectively evaluate …

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Research On Construction Risk Of Desert Highway Subgrade Engineering Based On Sem, Wang Shouxu, Han Lingyun Mar 2024

Research On Construction Risk Of Desert Highway Subgrade Engineering Based On Sem, Wang Shouxu, Han Lingyun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Highway construction in desert areas is of great significance to improving the nodes of transportation networks and developing the economy of remote areas.In order to effectively explore the construction risks of desert highway subgrade engineering，the five aspects of personnel risk，technical risk，material risk，mechanical risk，and environmental risk were analyzed，and 23 indicators affecting the construction risk of desert highway subgrade engineering were screened out by literature research method.Based on the effective data collected by questionnaire survey，a structural equation model （SEM ） of the construction risk of desert highway subgrade engineering was constructed，and the key influencing factors of the construction risk were analyzed.The results …

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Rut Development Law And Correction Factor Of Axle Load Conversion Of Asphalt Pavement In Long And Large Longitudinal Slope, Guo Chenchen, Ding Tingting, Lyu Xin, Sun Jianxiu, Zhang Jizhe, Yao Zhanyong Mar 2024

Rut Development Law And Correction Factor Of Axle Load Conversion Of Asphalt Pavement In Long And Large Longitudinal Slope, Guo Chenchen, Ding Tingting, Lyu Xin, Sun Jianxiu, Zhang Jizhe, Yao Zhanyong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The existing design specifications do not make special design provisions for pavements in long and large longitudinal slopes，and the directly applied design specifications ignore the stress characteristics of these pavements，which fail to guarantee pavement performance and life.In order to realize the differential design of the pavement structure of special road sections，based on the measured dynamic modulus of asphalt mixture，annual traffic volume，and temperature data，this paper used the self-developed temperature-axle load analysis software to convert the real traffic volume into standard axle load.Abaqus software was used to establish a rut model under the coupling effect of measured axle load and temperature，and the …

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Mechanical Behavior Of Composite Structures Of Wearing Course And Underlying Layer For Asphalt Pavements, Yang Xiaohua, Yuan Zhanwen, Wen Yongbing, Zhou Chao, Wu Hao Mar 2024

Mechanical Behavior Of Composite Structures Of Wearing Course And Underlying Layer For Asphalt Pavements, Yang Xiaohua, Yuan Zhanwen, Wen Yongbing, Zhou Chao, Wu Hao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The interlayer bonding state of pavement structures changes due to the influence of various factors under service conditions，and this change exhibits a significant influence on the mechanical behavior of pavement structures.Through the composite structure test and numerical analysis，the mechanical behavior of the composite structure of different wearing courses and underlying layers under different stresses and bonding states was studied.The test used three commonly used wearing course （surface layer ） materials of asphalt pavements，namely AC- 13，OGFC- 13，and SMA- 13 for comparative analysis.The test results show that different composite structures exhibit different interlayer bonding properties and fatigue characteristics due to the difference …

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Shear Strength Test Of Hefei Expansive Soil Under Low Stress Conditions With Controlled Suction, Hou Chaoqun, Zhang Rongjian, Li Yongxin Mar 2024

Shear Strength Test Of Hefei Expansive Soil Under Low Stress Conditions With Controlled Suction, Hou Chaoqun, Zhang Rongjian, Li Yongxin

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Topsoil slide and instability of expansive soil slopes may occur under variable saturation conditions.In order to study the strength characteristics of unsaturated expansive soil under low stress conditions，several different matrix suction and stress conditions were set by unsaturated triaxial apparatus.The triaxial shear test of Hefei expansive soil was carried out，and the test data were analyzed.The test results show that when the net confining stress on the expansive soil continues to weaken，the stress-strain curve transitions from strain hardening to strain softening.The strength of unsaturated expansive soil increases with increasing matrix suction.The shear strength of shallow expansive soil shows a significant reduction …

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Influence Of Aerodynamic Shape Change On Wind Resistance Performance Of Large Span Truss Bridge, Jing Dade, Su Yi Mar 2024

Influence Of Aerodynamic Shape Change On Wind Resistance Performance Of Large Span Truss Bridge, Jing Dade, Su Yi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The development of the transportation an d tourism industry has led to bridges fulfilling additional roles，such as tourism，alongside their transportation functions，resulting in significant changes in structural aerodynamic shape and ventilation rate.This paper analyzed a double-tower single-span steel truss suspension bridge with a main span of 1 088 m，re-evaluated its wind resistance performance through the full-bridge aeroelastic model wind tunnel test，and evaluated the pedestrian comfort problem while studying the wind-resistant stability of the structure.The results indicate that the structural dynamic characteristics of the bridge remain almost unchanged before and after altering the aerodynamic shape of the bridge for its scenic spot …

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Influence Of Section Selection On Mechanical Performance Of Corrugated Steel Box Culvert, Zhang Shun, Liu Baodong, Gao Meng, Wu Fei, Wang Zhihong Mar 2024

Influence Of Section Selection On Mechanical Performance Of Corrugated Steel Box Culvert, Zhang Shun, Liu Baodong, Gao Meng, Wu Fei, Wang Zhihong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Corrugated steel box culverts exhibit a higher section utilization rate compared with circular，arched，and pipe-arch corrugated steel structures，making them more suitable for for scenarios with restricted embankment height.While numerous studies focus on strengthening strategies for corrugated steel box culverts，research on selecting cross-sectional forms is scarce.This study utilized the finite element analysis software Abaqus to develop finite element models of corrugated steel box culverts with sidewall inclination angles of 0°，5°，10°，15° and 20° respectively.The impact of these inclination angles on the structural stress and deformation outcomes was analyzed.The results indicate that increasing the sidewall inclination angles can effectively reduce vertical deformation and maximum …

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Study On Anchorage Reliability For Strand Shoe And Pull Rod Of Air‑Spinning Suspension Bridge, Huang Anming, Yang Bo, Chen Long, Xie Jun, Chen Xin Mar 2024

Study On Anchorage Reliability For Strand Shoe And Pull Rod Of Air‑Spinning Suspension Bridge, Huang Anming, Yang Bo, Chen Long, Xie Jun, Chen Xin

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Each strand wire of the main cable in the suspension bridge constructed by the AS method is sleeved and anchored on the strand shoes on both banks.The strand shoe transmits the strand force to the anchoring system through the pull rod.The bearing capacity of the strand shoe after the interaction between the strand shoe and the wires of the main cable，the stress state of the wires after small curvature bending，and the influence of installation accuracy of the pull rod on the anchoring reliability all need to be qualitatively and quantitatively studied and verified by the experiment.In this paper，the main cable …

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Research On Gravity Anchorage Foundation Of Dadu River Bridge In Luding, Zhou Ti Ng, Tao Qiyu, Li Zejun Mar 2024

Research On Gravity Anchorage Foundation Of Dadu River Bridge In Luding, Zhou Ti Ng, Tao Qiyu, Li Zejun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Moraine soils formed during th e Qua ternary glacial period are widely distributed in the west of China，exhibiting good mechanical properties and deep overburden.This paper studied the Dadu River bridge in Luding and investigated the influence of various foundation forms on anchorage stability in the case of considering moraine soils as the soil supporting layer of gravity anchorage foundation through theoretical analysis and numerical simulation.The findings suggest that a slant expanded foundation with a notched sill demonstrates good force-bearing capability and is cost-effective.These results can provide a reference for similar construction projects in the west of China.

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Test On Water Mist Wrapped Dust Reduction Technology For Tunnels, Wang Yijun, Wang Fei, Jia Yuedi, Pan Weihua, He Xingchun, Yao Wenhui Mar 2024

Test On Water Mist Wrapped Dust Reduction Technology For Tunnels, Wang Yijun, Wang Fei, Jia Yuedi, Pan Weihua, He Xingchun, Yao Wenhui

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to eliminate the dust produced by tunnel blasting more quickly and effectively，two kinds of mist spray and dust reduction schemes were put forward，which were the “air duct water mist wrapped type ” and the “vehicle-mounted water mist wrapped type ”.The field test was carried out on Jiaoding Tunnel in Yunnan.The results show that for the dust reduction technology scheme of “air duct water mist wrapped type ”，the dust concentration of the No.1 characteristic position at the tunnel face decreases to 3.87 mg/m3 after 10 minutes of dust reduction，which meets the specification requirements.For the dust reduction technology of “vehicle-mounted …

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Numerical Simulation On Bearing Characteristics Of Tunnel‑Type Anchorage Of A Grand Bridge Over Qingjiang River, Yin Hongmei, Shi Qian, Zhang Yihu Mar 2024

Numerical Simulation On Bearing Characteristics Of Tunnel‑Type Anchorage Of A Grand Bridge Over Qingjiang River, Yin Hongmei, Shi Qian, Zhang Yihu

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

This paper took the tunnel-type anchorage on the left bank of a grand bridge over the Qingjiang River as an example and established a three-dimensional geological generalization model based on the engineering geological analysis.In addition，the paper used different software to realize the approximate grid discrete division of complex rock mass and tunnel-type anchorage structure.FLAC3D software was used to simulate different working conditions，and the deformation characteristics and bearing capacity of the tunnel-type anchorage were obtained.It is found that the potential failure mode of the tunnel-type anchorage is that the anchor and the rock mass cut by the structural plane on the …

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Study On Length Of Deceleration Lane Of Left Off‑Ramp For Urban Underground Interchanges Based On Traffic Conflicts, Wang Hailiang, Cheng Chong, Guan Hong, Ding Naikan Mar 2024

Study On Length Of Deceleration Lane Of Left Off‑Ramp For Urban Underground Interchanges Based On Traffic Conflicts, Wang Hailiang, Cheng Chong, Guan Hong, Ding Naikan

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To set a reasonable range of the length of the deceleration lane in the diverge area of the left off-ramp for urban underground interchanges，the effects of the length of the deceleration lane，as well as interactions between traffic volumes and design speeds of mainline and ramp on traffic conflict in the diverge area，were exami ned.By taking the underground interchange of the Wuhan East-South Lakes Tunnel Project as an example，the VISSIM micro traffic simulation test was carried out，and the conflict rate （RCR） and exposed time to collision （TTET） were extracted.The results show that ① when the length of the deceleration lane increases，the …

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Study On Safety Risk Assessment System For Waste Dump Of Mountainous Expressways, Ye Xian, Yin Hao, Zhao Xin, Wang Guanqun, Gao Yu Mar 2024

Study On Safety Risk Assessment System For Waste Dump Of Mountainous Expressways, Ye Xian, Yin Hao, Zhao Xin, Wang Guanqun, Gao Yu

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The safety of waste dump projects of mountainous expressways is related to environmental protection，water and soil conservation，highway building protection，and downstream environment-sensitive point protection，so it is necessary to put forward safety assessment methods.Based on the data analysis of 1 369 waste dumps in Yunnan Province，the safety risk factors of the waste dump engineering were proposed and summarized as five primary indicators，including site selection and design factors，construction factors，regional geological factors，external influencing factors，and data integrity factors，and 18 secondary indicators were further put forward.The group decision-making analytic hierarchy process （AHP ） model was established，and the weight of secondary indexes was determined by 64 technical …

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Analysis On Design Concept Of Subgrade And Pavement Of Colombia High‑Grade Highway, Liu Tao, Hu Guanhua, Yuan Yi Mar 2024

Analysis On Design Concept Of Subgrade And Pavement Of Colombia High‑Grade Highway, Liu Tao, Hu Guanhua, Yuan Yi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Colombian highway design predominantly adheres to American Standards，emphasizing design concepts reflective of the United States while encompassing Colombia's engineering design habits，concepts，and characteristics.This paper introduced the main design schemes of the Colombia MAR 2 Highway Project in northern Colombia，including protection engineering，drainage engineering，subgrade filling，spoil ground，and pavement.It conducted a comparative analysis between Colombian and Chinese design concepts，highlighting similarities and disparities，and put forward the thinking of mutual learning.

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Study On Flexural Behavior Of Wet Joints Of Prefabricated Steel‑Uhpc Composite Bridge Deck, Liao Wancheng, Zhao Hua, An Jiahe Mar 2024

Study On Flexural Behavior Of Wet Joints Of Prefabricated Steel‑Uhpc Composite Bridge Deck, Liao Wancheng, Zhao Hua, An Jiahe

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Prefabricated steel-UHPC composite bridge deck is a new deck structure system that places the longitudinal rib at the upper layer and forms PBL shear connectors.This structure can be prefabricated in the factory and assembled on-site.The adjacent steel beams are integrated by welding，and the cast in-situ UHPC wet joints connect the adjacent UHPC bridge decks.However，these wet joints represent the structure's vulnerable segments but with little research.To this end，a full-scale model test has been conducted to study the flexural behavior of the wet joints in a steel-UHPC composite bridge deck in a practical project.The Abaqus finite element model was established and verified …

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Research On Shape Optimization Of Four‑Center Circular Highway Tunnel Based On Parametric Modeling Idea, Zhu Lei, Guo Meng, Guo Jinyong, Shen Caihua, Zhang Hanyi Mar 2024

Research On Shape Optimization Of Four‑Center Circular Highway Tunnel Based On Parametric Modeling Idea, Zhu Lei, Guo Meng, Guo Jinyong, Shen Caihua, Zhang Hanyi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The rational cross-sectional form of the four-center circular highway tunnel contributes to enhancing the stress state of the lining structure，reducing cracks in the composite lining，and enhancing the durability of the tunnel structure.Utilizing the Ansys APDL programming platform and guided by the design principle of continuous-curvature，a parametric modeling equation for the geometrical dimensions of local tunnel shape in arch foot area was established.The calculation method and numerical simulation models for the equivalent mechanical parameters of the anchor reinforcement area were also developed.The study revealed the impact of the local tunnel shape parameter design in the arch foot area on the internal …

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Demystifying Utility Coordination: Understanding The Basics, Josshe I. Palm Mar 2024

Demystifying Utility Coordination: Understanding The Basics, Josshe I. Palm

Purdue Road School

This session will explain utility coordination to non-utility coordinators. It will help educate others about the role and responsibilities of a utility coordinator, an OSA, easy UC and design mistakes to avoid, scope and design considerations, items commonly overlooked, when to coordinate SUE, and how to work with your UC to request a letting adjustment. We will also highlight UC submittals and allow time for questions about the UC’s role in a project’s success.

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Composting Reduces The Risks Of Resistome In Beef Cattle Manure At The Transcriptional Level, Yuepeng Sun, Zachery R. Staley, Bryan Woodbury, Jean-Jack Riethoven, Xu Li Mar 2024

Composting Reduces The Risks Of Resistome In Beef Cattle Manure At The Transcriptional Level, Yuepeng Sun, Zachery R. Staley, Bryan Woodbury, Jean-Jack Riethoven, Xu Li

Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications

Transcriptomic evidence is needed to determine whether composting is more effective than conventional stockpiling in mitigating the risk of resistome in livestock manure. The objective of this study is to compare composting and stockpiling for their effectiveness in reducing the risk of antibiotic resistance in beef cattle manure. Samples collected from the center and the surface of full-size manure stockpiling and composting piles were subject to metagenomic and metatranscriptomic analyses. While the distinctions in resistome between stockpiled and composted manure were not evident at the DNA level, the advantages of composting over stockpiling were evident at the transcriptomic level in …

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A Systematic Review Of Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies In Smart Irrigation: Constraints, Opportunities, And Future Prospects For Sub-Saharan Africa, Joshua Wanyama, Erion Bwambale, Shafik Kiraga, Abia Katimbo, Prossie Nakawuka, Isa Kabenge, Isaac Oluk Feb 2024

A Systematic Review Of Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies In Smart Irrigation: Constraints, Opportunities, And Future Prospects For Sub-Saharan Africa, Joshua Wanyama, Erion Bwambale, Shafik Kiraga, Abia Katimbo, Prossie Nakawuka, Isa Kabenge, Isaac Oluk

Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications

The adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies has revolutionized agricultural practices worldwide. However, their application in the context of sub-Saharan Africa remains a critical challenge. This study presents a systematic review that investigates the potential of 4IR technologies in smart irrigation. Sub- Saharan Africa faces multiple agricultural challenges, exacerbated by climate change, water scarcity, and inefficient irrigation practices. The need for sustainable, water-efficient, and data-driven irrigation systems is urgent to ensure food security and economic development in the region. This study addresses a crucial knowledge gap by assessing the constraints, opportunities, and prospects of implementing 4IR technologies for smart …

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Design And Development Of An Inert Controlled Environmental Chamber For Evaluation Of Contaminant Mass Transfer, Brian Magnuson, Zachary Limaye Jan 2024

Design And Development Of An Inert Controlled Environmental Chamber For Evaluation Of Contaminant Mass Transfer, Brian Magnuson, Zachary Limaye

The Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research

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Impacts Of Farrowing Pen Design, Season, And Sow Parity On Litter Performance And Piglet Mortality, Verônica Madeira Pacheco, Tami M. Brown-Bandl, Gary A. Rohrer, Rafael Vieira De Sousa, Luciane Silva Martello Jan 2024

Impacts Of Farrowing Pen Design, Season, And Sow Parity On Litter Performance And Piglet Mortality, Verônica Madeira Pacheco, Tami M. Brown-Bandl, Gary A. Rohrer, Rafael Vieira De Sousa, Luciane Silva Martello

Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications

Piglet mortality during lactation is a significant concern in swine production, influenced by complex interactions involving sow, piglet, environmental, and management factors. While crushing by the sow may be the ultimate cause of piglet mortality, there are many factors influencing the outcome, including parity, thermal stress, and animal housing systems. New farrowing systems are continuously being developed; however, it is difficult for producers to make decisions without any scientific basis. This study aimed to assess the impact of different farrowing pen layouts on piglet performance, considering parity and season. A total of 546 sows and 9123 piglets were monitored across …

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Research On Orthogonal Test Of Mgo-Fiber Cement Soil′S Deformation Modulus, Hu Qizhi, Yu Yang, Ma Qiang, Zhuang Xinshan Jan 2024

Research On Orthogonal Test Of Mgo-Fiber Cement Soil′S Deformation Modulus, Hu Qizhi, Yu Yang, Ma Qiang, Zhuang Xinshan

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Appropriate amounts of MgO and fiber can improve the compressive strength of cement soil. In order to further study the mechanical properties of MGO-fiber cement soil, Minitab software was used to design an orthogonal test method, and sensitivity analysis and influence analysis were carried out. The change rules of deformation modulus of MgO content, fiber content, and fiber length were studied at three different levels. The regression equations of MgO content, fiber content, and fiber length with cement soil deformation modulus were obtained by using Matlab software to process the test data. The sample was tested by scanning electron microscope …

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Experimental Study On Performance Of Cast Asphalt Mixture Basedon Dry Modification, Wang Ming, Li Bo, Bao Guangzhi, Hu Deyong Jan 2024

Experimental Study On Performance Of Cast Asphalt Mixture Basedon Dry Modification, Wang Ming, Li Bo, Bao Guangzhi, Hu Deyong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Cast asphalt mixture is the most widely used material for the pavement of long-span steel bridge decks, and the special asphalt binder cannot be produced and used in small batches. The wet modification process is obviously not suitable for the production of the cast asphalt mixture during the operation and maintenance period. In this paper, according to the requirements of cast asphalt mixture and its binder, combined with the requirements of the dry modification process, the developed direct injection modifier was employed to conduct the mix design of cast asphalt mixture and tests of the fluidity, penetration and increment, low-temperature …

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Modeling Of Equilibrium Shoreline Of Headland Bay Beaches, Mohamed Ahmed Elmarakby, Ahmed Elshinnawy, Bakenaz A. Zeidan Jan 2024

Modeling Of Equilibrium Shoreline Of Headland Bay Beaches, Mohamed Ahmed Elmarakby, Ahmed Elshinnawy, Bakenaz A. Zeidan

Journal of Engineering Research

Engineering tools for predicting a long-term reaction of beaches include equilibrium beach formulations. They are used to assess how human interference (protection works, breakwaters, ports etc.) has affected the shoreline reaction since they Specify the final orientation of a beach on a time scale of years. One of the equations for determining the Static Equilibrium Planform (SEP) of Headland Bay Beaches (HBBs) that can be found in the literature is the Parabolic Bay Shape Equation (PBSE). The placement of the down-coast control point (Po), which is the down drift limit from which the PBSE is applied, has a …

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Enhancing Estimation Of Cover Crop Biomass Using Field-Based High-Throughput Phenotyping And Machine Learning Models, Geng Bai, Katja Koehler-Cole, David Scoby, Vesh R. Thapa, Andrea D. Basche, Yufeng Ge Jan 2024

Enhancing Estimation Of Cover Crop Biomass Using Field-Based High-Throughput Phenotyping And Machine Learning Models, Geng Bai, Katja Koehler-Cole, David Scoby, Vesh R. Thapa, Andrea D. Basche, Yufeng Ge

Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications

Incorporating cover crops into cropping systems offers numerous potential benefits, including the reduction of soil erosion, suppression of weeds, decreased nitrogen requirements for subsequent crops, and increased carbon sequestration. The aboveground biomass (AGB) of cover crops strongly influences their performance in delivering these benefits. Despite the significance of AGB, a comprehensive field-based high-throughput phenotyping study to quantify AGB of multiple cover crops in the U.S. Midwest has not been found. This study presents a two-year field experiment carried out in Eastern Nebraska, USA, to estimate AGB of five different cover crop species [canola (Brassica napus L.), rye (Secale …

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Net-Zero Home Race: Gamification For Learning Energy Consumption Merit, Terry E. Payne Jan 2024

Net-Zero Home Race: Gamification For Learning Energy Consumption Merit, Terry E. Payne

Civil Engineering Theses - Archive

Buildings have contributed significantly to carbon emissions over the past decades, amplified by rapid construction growth. To address this, sustainable concepts like energy efficiency and financial planning for home retrofitting have become essential in promoting environmentally conscious practices. NZHR was created as a gamified experience to help bridge the gap between education and motivational enjoyment. Testing the game demonstrated participants' ability to learn and understand the importance of strategic thinking with home retrofit upgrades. Gamification principles such as the Octalysis and Bartle test were incorporated into the design process to construct a well-rounded game that provides intrinsic and extrinsic principles. …

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