582 research outputs found

    Constructing Inspection of MSE Walls

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    This presentation includes a step-by-step procedure for inspecting the construction of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls and the tools and assistance available to INDOT inspectors for a successful completion of MSE wall construction

    Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) as Lightweight Fill for Bridge Approach Abutments

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    Geochemistry and paleoclimate changes in sediments Northern Arabian Sea

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    A Bayesian Approach to Survival Analysis of Gompertz Model with R and JAGS

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    The Gompertz distribution of lifetimes was introduced in 1825 and a probability model was derived for studying human mortality. In this paper, an attempt has been made to Bayesian fitting of Gompertz distribution. The Bayesian approach is implemented with R and JAGS for analytic and simulation tools. Our main target is to explore the use of Laplace Approximation for Bayesian analysis. A real right censored data is used. Finally, the model is compared with Weibull distribution using Bayesian prediction tools

    The Use of Expanded Polystyrene as a Lightweight Fill on Indiana S. R. 109

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    Ethnomedicinal Uses of \u3cem\u3eAchyranthes Aspera\u3c/em\u3e L. (Amarantaceae) in Management of Gynaecological Disorders in Western Uttar Pradesh (India)

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    This communication records the ethnomedicinal uses of Achyranthes aspera in management of gynecological disorders in rural areas of Aligarh, Badaun, Bulandshahar, Farrukhabad and Hatharas districts of Western Uttar Pradesh, India. The claims were gathered by interviewing traditional healers, especially women, of the study area. Attempt was made to verify the efficacy of claims with actual beneficiaries, though it was not possible in all cases due to social customs. A total of twenty-three claims are recorded and twelve of them appear to be hitherto unknown

    Antibacterial Potential of \u3cem\u3eClerodendrum inerme\u3c/em\u3e Crude Extracts Against Some Human Pathogenic Bacteria

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    This communication emphasized upon the sensitivity of the crude extracts of Clerodendrum inerme (L.) Gaertn. [Verbenaceae] against some of the human pathogenic bacteria. Five plant extracts (Petrol, Benzene, Methanol, Ethly acetate and Aqueous) under six different concentrations (500 mg/ml, 1 mg/ml, 2 mg/ml, 5 mg/ml, 10 mg/ml and 15 mg/ml) were tested by disk diffusion method. Methanol, Ethyl acetate and Aqueous extracts of the plant showed significant inhibition against fifteen of the eighteen bacteria tested. No earlier report on antibacterial activity of this taxon could be found in literature

    MSE Wall Design and Construction Policy Updates

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    This session is intended for designers and construction personnel. We will discuss updates in policy, including constructability, designer responsibilities, and plan requirements, as well as the review process

    Chromium induced changes in growth and physiological attributes of Chicory (Cichorium intybus L), an important medicinal plant

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    This study was conducted to determine the impact of different concentrations (25, 37.5 and 50 mg kg-1 soil) of chromium (Cr) on growth, photosynthetic pigments, protein content, proline content, activities of antioxidant enzymes and seed yield of Cichorium intybus in a pot experiment. The results revealed that all the Cr treatments significantly (P </= 0.05) reduced the growth, photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b and total chlorophyll and carotenoids contents), protein content and seed yield in C. intybus. The activities of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD) and proline content in C. intybus leaves increased significantly (P </= 0.05) with increasing levels of Cr treatments. Cr accumulation was found greater in the roots than in the shoots and enhanced with increasing Cr concentrations. Hence, C. intybus may serve as a bio-meter of Cr in Cr contaminated soils
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