Streets are large, diverse, and used for several (and possibly conflicting) transport modalities as well as social and cultural activities. Proper planning is essential and requires data. Manually fabricating data that represent streets (street reconstruction) is error-prone and time consuming. Automatising street reconstruction is a challenge because of the diversity, size, and scale of the de...

The effects of surface-functionalized Na+-montmorillonite nanoclay particles on the flexural behavior of E-glass fiber-reinforced aluminum (GLARE) laminates were investigated. The nanoclay particles were subjected to surface functionalization using 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propylamine to increase their compatibility with the epoxy matrix and improve their dispersion within the matrix. Expe...

Introduction: Children, who work or live at streets, are one of the HIV high risk groups in Iran, with no comprehensive preventive programs. This study intended to assess substance use among street children in Tehran, Capital of Iran. Methods: This paper is a part of comprehensive rapid assessment and response (RAR) research on street children in Tehran i...

Compliance with air quality standards requires control of source emissions: fine exhaust particles are already subject to regulation but vehicle fleets increase whilst the non-exhaust emissions are totally uncontrolled. Emission inventories are scarce despite their suitability for researchers and regulating agencies for managing air quality and PM reduction measures. Only few countries in Europ...

Surface characteristic of particles is one of the main parameters controlling the properties of deposited layer in electrophoretic deposition. To modify the surface characteristic of particles, one of the methods is the addition of additives to the suspensions of powder-solvent. There are many reports dealing with the effect of surface characteristics of particles on uniformity and pattern of d...

Machine learning (ML)-based models, decision tree and ANFIS, were used to predict the degree of surface checking bending properties 30-month weathered thermally modified timber. The results showed that investigated initial board did not allow accurate predictions checks. ML regression clustering analysis confirmed important variables for dynamic stiffness, acoustic velocity, density lowest loca...

Several urban areas of the country in violation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for particulate matter have identified fugitive dust generated by vehicular traffic on paved streets and highways resulting from mud/dirt carryout from unpaved areas as a primary source of PM-10 (particles ≤ 10 μm in aerodynamic diameter). Since little data are currently available on the amount ...

Landslides caused by excavations and precipitation events are widespread types of slope failures in southwest Zhejiang, China, areas with granite residual soil. Investigations the effect high on hydrological response, stability, evolutionary mechanism cut slopes soil lacking. The characteristics historical landslides Chongtou Town southwestern Zhejiang were summarized, a typical was selected fo...