The specification, inspection, and remedial treatment of utility poles are addressed. Included are discussions of enhancing specifications for improved performance, techniques for detecting decay and other defects, and chemical treatments available for arresting decay of poles in service.
Two management systems were evaluated in terms of the effects on
cow condition score and body weight changes and calf growth rates. The
management systems evaluated were winter supplementation of energy,
winter creep feeding and delayed weaning. The calves used in this study
were born in September and October of...
This article gives insights on the complex balance between coalitions structure,
resource state or dynamics and agents’ heterogeneity to avoid bio-economic
collapses. A model bringing together coalition games and a viability approach
is proposed to focus on the compatibility between bio-economic constraints and
an exploited common stock dynamics. It is...
A global-scale three dimensional atmospheric transport and chemistry model was applied to simulate transpacific transport of Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) emitted from Asia. The model results were compared with observations at six monitoring sites. The annual mean and seasonal variation of transport patterns and the contributions of different Asian source regions to...
Despite ongoing initiatives and research efforts, the persistent underrepresentation of marginalized groups in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines in the U.S. has seen little improvement. This study posits that a fundamental change in teacher preparation can lead to more inclusive STEM learning environments. It centers on the development...
Hop (Humulus lupulus L. var. lupulus) is a diploid, dioecious plant with an extensive history of cultivation and use in brewing, as a textile, and for its therapeutic properties. Hop is prized for its ability to produce a variety of aromatic and flavor compounds, as well as compounds with anti-microbial...
Supervised exercise interventions can elicit numerous positive health outcomes in
breast cancer survivors. However, to maintain these benefits, exercise needs to
continue long after the supervised program. This may be difficult, as in this
transitional period (i.e., time period immediately following a supervised exercise
program), breast cancer survivors are in...