Case Histories on the Application of Vacuum Preloading and Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Structures in Indonesia
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DOI: 10.1007/s40098-019-00391-5
Abstract: Geosynthetics technology has been applied in Indonesia as early as 1983 where a high strength geotextile of 200 kN/m was laid to help stabilize the highway built on swampy land toward Jakarta International Airport. Since then,… read more here.
Keywords: vacuum preloading; geosynthetic reinforced; case; histories application ... See more keywords
Select liquefaction case histories from the 2001 Nisqually, Washington, earthquake: A digital data set and assessment of model performance
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DOI: 10.1177/87552930231174244
Abstract: While soil liquefaction is common in earthquakes, the case-history data required to train and test state-of-practice prediction models remains comparatively scarce, owing to the breadth and expense of data that comprise a single case history.… read more here.
Keywords: case history; 2001 nisqually; case; liquefaction ... See more keywords
Tackling Health Disparities for People Who Are Homeless? Start with Social Determinants
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14121535
Abstract: Background: Homelessness is associated with enormous health inequalities, including shorter life expectancy, higher morbidity and greater usage of acute hospital services. Viewed through the lens of social determinants, homelessness is a key driver of poor… read more here.
Keywords: homelessness; health; hospital; people homeless ... See more keywords