Article
Engineering, Civil
Stephen Stajkowski, Alex Laleva, Hani Farghaly, Hossein Bonakdari, Bahram Gharabaghi
Summary: This study introduces a new design/assessment tool to predict water temperatures in urban stormwater management wet ponds, using monitoring data from five ponds in the Greater Toronto Area. The developed model accurately predicts temperature profiles at different depths, providing valuable insights for assessing thermal impacts on receiving water bodies.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Feixiang Liu, Rong Wu, Xiaoqiang Ma, Erzheng Su
Summary: Nervonic acid is a substance with important biological functions in medical and health care. The current methods of producing nervonic acid from plants or animals face challenges, but advances in metabolic engineering offer a potential solution.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Geological
Alain Pecker
Summary: Construction of large civil engineering structures in seismic areas faces challenges in ensuring safety, sustainability, and resilience after earthquakes. Harsh environmental conditions and uncertainties in geotechnical and seismic hazards further complicate the construction process. Innovation plays a crucial role in making these exceptional projects feasible, although it must adhere to certain rules to gain acceptance. Examples of exceptional structures in earthquake-prone areas highlight the interconnection between practice, standardization, education, and innovation, all of which contribute to advancing the civil engineering profession.
BULLETIN OF EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Annette B. G. Janssen, Bram Droppers, Xiangzhen Kong, Sven Teurlincx, Yindong Tong, Carolien Kroeze
Summary: Chinese lakes, including ponds and reservoirs, are facing increasing threats from algal blooms, with unique lake characteristics influencing vulnerability. Eastern lakes in China, typically warmer and deeper, are more vulnerable to algal blooms, especially due to higher pollution levels. This assessment provides valuable information for policymakers to address regions most at risk of algal blooms.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
P. Petrone, V. Allocca, F. Fusco, P. Incontri, P. De Vita
Summary: In the design and construction of buildings and infrastructures, the reconstruction of a reliable 3D engineering geological model is essential. However, there is a lack of comprehensive guidelines for the 3D engineering geological modeling and geotechnical characterization of a construction site. This paper presents a case study of the Nola plain in southern Italy and discusses the methodology for engineering geological modeling and mapping using advanced modeling software.
BULLETIN OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Kyle A. Scalise, John Keefner, Karoly (Charles) Kocsis
Summary: Geotechnical modeling of mines is crucial for understanding potential hazards and production limitations, but traditional back analyses methods can be time-consuming. Event-based back analyses provide more accurate models and reduce modeling time, leading to better safety and productivity in mines.
MINING METALLURGY & EXPLORATION
(2021)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chris Woolston, Sofia Polo
Summary: Engineer Sofia Polo ensures the cleanliness of the city's water supply by managing storm runoff and tracking pollutants from roofs, car parks, and fertilizers.
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Sang Yeob Kim, Da Yun Kwon, Arum Jang, Young K. Ju, Jong-Sub Lee, Seungkwan Hong
Summary: This paper reviews the categorization and applications of UAV sensors in forensic engineering, with a focus on geotechnical, structural, and water infrastructure fields. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of sensors with different wavelengths and addresses the challenges of current UAV technology and recommendations for further research in forensic engineering.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Man Li, Guojun Cai, Qiang Wang, Songyu Liu, Huan He, Xuwenyan Liu, Wen Shi
Summary: Carbonation technology is a promising soil treatment method in geotechnical engineering and geo-environmental engineering, which can enhance mechanical properties or mitigate environmental risks. However, the changes in soil characteristics caused by carbonation are complex, which poses challenges for engineering applications.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xinxin Wang, Xiangming Xiao, Yuanwei Qin, Jinwei Dong, Jihua Wu, Bo Li
Summary: Data and knowledge of surface water bodies are crucial for water resource management and sustainability. This study generated a dataset for large surface water bodies, dams, reservoirs, and lakes in China using satellite imagery. The dataset revealed that large surface water bodies accounted for a significant portion of China's total water area, with most dams and reservoirs concentrated in the south and east, and lakes predominantly found in the west and lower Yangtze River basin.
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hamed Haghsheno, Mahyar Arabani
Summary: This review paper focuses on the impacts of oil pollution on soil geotechnical properties. The addition of oil pollution in coarse-grained soils significantly reduces particle surface roughness, while it results in flocculation and secondary aggregation of clay particles in fine-grained soils, leading to less aggregated and loose packing in the soil matrix, and the formation of isometric and fissure-like pores. The geotechnical properties of oil-polluted soils are mostly determined by the physicochemical and physical interactions between the soil and contaminant. The degree of property alteration is influenced by soil type and features, as well as the quantity, type, and chemical composition of oil pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Nithin Jacob John, Imdadullah Khan, Srikanth Kandalai, Anjan Patel
Summary: This paper conducted an extensive review of literature on particle breeakage and crushing by filtering out 183 articles from various domains. Based on data analysis and synthesis, grain morphology and soil matrix structure were found to be the dominant factors influencing particle breakage. The breakage index can vary with degree of saturation, relative density, confining pressure, and mode of loading. The study also revealed the importance of considering shifting of gradation curve and the need for further research on non-traditional granular material. It is recommended to develop models and supplement laboratory test results with numerical studies that consider multiple influencing parameters.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Qasim Raza Syed, Farah Durani, Khalid M. Kisswani, Andrew Adewale Alola, Aaliyah Siddiqui, Ahsan Anwar
Summary: This study conducts an empirical analysis at the global level to examine the impact of natural resources and geopolitical risk on the resource curse hypothesis. The findings suggest that while natural resources promote economic growth, the interaction with geopolitical risk hinders it.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Udinart P. Rabelo, Jorg Dietrich, Alexandre C. Costa, Max N. Simshauser, Fernanda E. Scholz, Van T. Nguyen, Iran E. Lima Neto
Summary: The study introduced a high-density reservoir network into the SWAT model for a comprehensive analysis of the horizontal hydrological connectivity in large dryland catchments. Results indicated that small reservoirs had some impact on streamflow in the catchment, but had minimal effects on water retention and losses.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Gregory B. Baecher
Summary: Risk assessment for large engineered systems involving geotechnical uncertainties has advanced in recent decades, considering the increasing natural hazards and effects of climate change. This paper reviews the progress and current state of practice by examining four projects, emphasizing the importance of Bayesian thinking in addressing uncertainty, judgment, and risk. The study demonstrates the power of Bayesian thinking in analyzing sparse data of geotechnical projects and highlights the benefits of integrating site characterization data, judgment, engineering models, and predictions to achieve acceptable levels of risk.
JOURNAL OF GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Farzad Daliri, Paul Simms, Siva Sivathayalan
CANADIAN GEOTECHNICAL JOURNAL
(2016)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Shunchao Qi, Paul Simms, Sai Vanapalli
JOURNAL OF GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Shunchao Qi, Paul Simms, Sai Vanapalli, Sahar Soleimani
JOURNAL OF GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(2017)
Article
Mechanics
Yagmur Babaoglu, Paul H. Simms
KOREA-AUSTRALIA RHEOLOGY JOURNAL
(2017)
Article
Mechanics
Shabnam Mizani, Paul Simms, Ward Wilson
Letter
Engineering, Geological
Shunchao Qi, Paul Simms, Sai Vanapalli
Article
Engineering, Geological
Shunchao Qi, Paul H. Simms, Farzad Daliri, Sai Vanapalli
Article
Engineering, Geological
Y. Babaoglu, P. Simms
JOURNAL OF GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Paul Simms
Summary: Desiccation plays a significant role in influencing the strength and performance of tailings deposits, with both positive and negative effects. Tailings that have been dewatered prior to deposition can experience desiccation, contributing to increased strength.
Article
Engineering, Geological
M. L. Witteman, P. H. Simms
CANADIAN GEOTECHNICAL JOURNAL
(2017)
Review
Engineering, Geological
P. Simms
CANADIAN GEOTECHNICAL JOURNAL
(2017)