The effects of pumping on the air content and void structure of air-entrained, wet mix fibre reinforced shotcrete

The air content and void structure of hardened shotcrete is essential for its durability and resistance against freeze thaw damage.However, producing a mix which is pumpable, shootable, and also meets durability requirements is not always easy.The situation is further complicated when adding fibres to the mix.This paper presents some observations c

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Negative pressure wound therapy versus usual care for surgical wounds healing by secondary intention (SWHSI-2 trial): study protocol for a pragmatic, multicentre, cross surgical specialty, randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background The majority of surgical wounds are closed (for example with sutures or staples) and so heal by primary intention.Where closure is not possible, or the wound subsequently breaks down, wounds may be left to heal from the bottom up caruso rhodiola (healing by secondary intention).Surgical wound healing by secondary intention (SWHS

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Social Acceptance of Green Infrastructure Adoption in Lithuania

Lithuania aims to have entirely renewable energy sector in the future, which will increase demand for sustainable infrastructure that integrates wind, solar, hydro, bio, geothermal, ocean, and hydrogen energy sources.This radio birdman tshirt study uses demographic data to assess public acceptance of green infrastructure.While older, lower-income,

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