Shear Strength of Rock Fractures Under Dry, Surface Wet and Saturated Conditions
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DOI: 10.1007/s00603-020-02061-y
Abstract: For rock fractures, the degradations in the strength of contacting asperities and the surface frictional resistance are responsible for the water-induced weakening in the shear strength. To quantitatively examine their independent roles, direct shear tests… read more here.
Keywords: strength; surface wet; shear strength; dry surface ... See more keywords
Dual species dry surface biofilms; Bacillus species impact on Staphylococcus aureus survival and surface disinfection
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DOI: 10.1111/jam.15619
Abstract: Dry surface biofilms (DSB) survive on environmental surfaces throughout hospitals, able to resist cleaning and disinfection interventions. This study aimed to produce a dual species DSB and explore the ability of commercially available wipe products… read more here.
Keywords: dry surface; disinfection; species dry; surface ... See more keywords
Artificial Human Sweat as a Novel Growth Condition for Clinically Relevant Pathogens on Hospital Surfaces
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02137-21
Abstract: Precise modeling of dry surface biofilms in hospitals is critical for understanding their role in hospital-acquired infection transmission and surface contamination. Using a representative culture condition which includes a nutrient source is key to developing… read more here.
Keywords: dry surface; condition; surface; surface biofilms ... See more keywords