Large numbers of reinforced concrete (RC) bridges were built in the past that are now considered seismically deficient. The structural members most likely to be considered deficient are the supporting columns. Typical deficient columns contain inadequate transverse reinforcement and poorly detailed lap splice lengths above the foundation. Insufficient lap splice...
The purpose of this study was to examine the attitudes
of primary teacher trainees toward sexuality education as a
component of family life education in Kenya. The study was
designed to determine the relationship between attitudes
toward sexuality education and teacher trainees knowledge
regarding sexuality education. The study was also...
Despite its widespread use, forest health is frequently used without a clear definition, making its application to forest management difficult. Where the term has been defined (McIntire 1988, Monnig and Byler 1992, USDA Forest Service 1992, USDA Forest Service I993a), alternative definitions and viewpoints of forest health have not been...