Strobilanthes Blume (Acanthaceae) is one of the largest genera in the flora of Sri Lanka and is most interesting for its diversified habits, gregarious occurrence, and elegant flowering.Approximately 450 Strobilanthes species BALISONG - CLOSEOUT are widely distributed in the tropical and subtropical parts of Asia.Wood recognized 30 Strobilanthes sp
Objective As the sand layer located at the launching end of the slurry shield section is connected with seawater during the tunnel construction of Xiamen Metro Line 3, accidents like water and mud gushing, ground collapse may occur when the shield starts.Therefore, it is necessary to study the mud film stability of urban slurry shield tunnel to ens
Corten steel, or the corrosion of steel, is a result of exposure to the atmosphere.Corten steel is a recyclable, energy efficient, durable, and aesthetic material in terms of sustainability.This study aims to challenge the negative perceptions of Corten steel in society, stemming from its color and texture characteristics; and emphasize its importa
BACKGROUND: Analysing mortality is relevant for decision-making.Life tables have traditionally been based on age and sex, assuming homogeneous mortality rates within these groups.This omits other factors that could affect mortality risks.Advances in information technology and improved access to official microdata now enable the construction of life
The inverted pendulum robot is a classical problem in controls.The inherit instabilities in the setup make it a natural target for STRONG BONES a control system.Inverted pendulum robot is suitable to use for investigation and verification of various control methods for dynamic systems.Maintaining an equilibrium position of the pendulum pointing up