This paper presents a review of the possible methods for testing the fire performance properties of reused timber through non-destructive techniques, focus
The main goal of this stage was to gather the most relevant up-to-date information. However, when looking through the first collected records’ references, the initially delimited timeframe was no longer considered. Then, as a second exclusion phase, repeated records were eliminated. Next, each...
Spatial zoning of ecosystem services is proposed in this study as a solution to meet the demands for the sustainable use of ecosystem services. This study presented a workflow and performed an exploratory analysis using self-organizing maps (SOM) for visualizing the spatial patterns of the ...
It is known that these types of pollution have existed since the beginning of life. However, the significant environmental impacts, such as acid rain, ozone layer depletion, global warming, etc., began to increase after industrialization [4]. Pollution is not just a problem for industrialized ...
Acne vulgaris may be treated with retinoids, salicylic acids, benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acids, isotretinoids, and alpha-hydroxy acids, as well as hormone-related, anti-androgen, or antiseborrheic medications. After a period of between six and eight weeks, the effectiveness, adherence, and side ...
Glass is found as the first material for food packaging in written history, as a precedent of paper, which is now widely used in the food industry [1]. Moving to one of the most debated packagings of the contemporary era, plastic material is found in specific studies from the year 1870...
In parallel, the moment distribution capacity of the slab bridges is assessed. This is performed to determine when the same spacings or bar diameters for the main longitudinal reinforcement can be provided over the entire width of the bridge, which enhances ease of construction. As such, this ...
For the past few decades, the global population, as well as living standards, have continuously been growing, and with them has grown the consumption of a wide variety of products [14]. In addition, consumer habits have been changing due to the expansion of internet use, electronic commerce,...
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The methods are not classified based on the goal or use, because this review aims to introduce different goals and uses of the methods without generalisation, as one method can have several goals and/or uses. 3. Active Methods Flow control methods based on active control require additional ...