Engineering: Recent submissions
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Effect of Grade III Lumbar Mobilization on Back Muscles in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, 2020)BACKGROUND: Lumbar mobilization is a standard intervention for lower back pain (LBP). However, its effect on the activity of back muscles is not well known. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effects of lumbar mobilization on ... -
Measuring User Satisfaction for the Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure Consortium
(Frontiers Media, 2020-07-10)The User Forum is a Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure (NHERI)-wide group focused on providing the NHERI Council with independent advice on community user satisfaction, priorities, and needs relating to ... -
Consistency and Validity of the Mathematical Models and the Solution Methods for BVPs and IVPs Based on Energy Methods and Principle of Virtual Work for Homogeneous Isotropic and Non-Homogeneous Non-Isotropic Solid Continua
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2020-07-16)Energy methods and the principle of virtual work are commonly used for obtaining solutions of boundary value problems (BVPs) and initial value problems (IVPs) associated with homogeneous, isotropic and non-homogeneous, ... -
Thermodynamic Consistency of Plate and Shell Mathematical Models in the Context of Classical and Non-Classical Continuum Mechanics and a Thermodynamically Consistent New Thermoelastic Formulation
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2020-06)Inclusion of dissipation and memory mechanisms, non-classical elasticity and thermal effects in the currently used plate/shell mathematical models require that we establish if these mathematical models can be derived using ... -
Evolution of Network Structure and Mechanical Properties in Autonomous-Strengthening Dental Adhesive
(MDPI, 2020-09-12)The inherent degradation property of most dental resins in the mouth leads to the long-term release of degradation by-products at the adhesive/tooth interface. The by-products increase the virulence of cariogenic bacteria, ... -
High Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER) and Hydrogen Oxidation Reaction (HOR) Activity RhxSy Catalyst Synthesized with Na2S for Hydrogen-Bromine Fuel Cell
(MDPI, 2020-08-02)A RhxSy/C catalyst with high mass-specific electrochemical surface area (ECSA/mass), high hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR)/hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity, and high Nafion® ionomer-affinity was synthesized and ... -
Synthesis of oxygen functionalized carbon nanotubes and their application for selective catalytic reduction of NOx with NH3
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2020-04-28)Oxygen functionalized carbon nanotubes synthesized by surface acid treatment were used to improve the dispersion properties of active materials for catalysis. Carbon nanotubes have gained attention as a support for active ... -
Selective Wettability Membrane for Continuous Oil−Water Separation and In Situ Visible Light-Driven Photocatalytic Purification of Water
(Wiley Open Access, 2020-04-16)Membrane-based technologies are attractive for remediating oily wastewater because they are relatively energy-efficient and are applicable to a wide range of industrial effluents. For complete treatment of oily wastewater, ... -
Data for wetlandscapes and their changes around the world
(Copernicus Publications, 2020-05-13)Geography and associated hydrological, hydroclimate and land-use conditions and their changes determine the states and dynamics of wetlands and their ecosystem services. The influences of these controls are not limited to ... -
Chloride Content and Carbonation of KU Memorial Stadium Cores
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 2022-08)Three cores were taken from KU Memorial Stadium on 08/17/22 by personnel from Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates and analyzed for water-soluble chloride content and depth of carbonation. Cores A4 and B4 were taken from ... -
Recent comprehensive review for extended finite element method (XFEM) based on hydraulic fracturing models for unconventional hydrocarbon reservoirs
(Springer, 2020-06-08)Hydraulic fracturing has been around for several decades since 1860s. It is one of the methods used to recover unconventional gas reservoirs. Hydraulic fracturing design is a challenging task due to the reservoir heterogeneity, ... -
Numerical modeling on drilling fluid and cutter design effect on drilling bit cutter thermal wear and breakdown
(Springer, 2019-10-11)The unconventional reservoir geological complexity will reduce the drilling bit performance. The drill bit poor performance was the reduction in rate of penetration (ROP) due to bit balling and worn cutter and downhole ... -
Low-Shrinkage Ultra-High-Performance Concrete
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 2022-08)Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) has been used increasingly in the past decade due to its high strength, rapid strength gain, and enhanced durability. UHPC is a cement-based material that typically has a low w/cm ... -
Technical and Economic Analysis of Fuel Cells for Forklift Applications
(American Chemical Society, 2022-05-26)This study compared the life cycle cost (LCC) of LiFePO4 battery, proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), and direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) as the main power source of electric forklifts. The battery showed the ... -
Anthropogenic impacts on phytosociological features and soil microbial health of Colchicum luteum L. an endangered medicinal plant of North Western Himalaya
(Elsevier, 2022-01-10)Colchicum luteum is currently a rare and threatened medicinal plant species in the Kashmir Himalaya. Due to the subsequent increase in anthropogenic pressure on medicinal plant species, it is imperative to understand the ... -
Activity dependent stimulation increases synaptic efficacy in spared pathways in an anesthetized rat model of spinal cord contusion injury
(IOS Press, 2022-04-08)Background: Closed-loop neuromodulation systems have received increased attention in recent years as potential therapeutic approaches for treating neurological injury and disease. Objective: The purpose of this study ... -
Thermodynamic modeling of in-situ rocket propellant fabrication on Mars
(Cell Press, 2022-04-28)In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) to refuel rockets on Mars will become critical in the future. The current effort presents a thorough feasibility analysis of a scalable, Matlab-based, integrated ISRU framework from the ... -
Rapid Macrocell Tests of 2304 Reinforcing Bars
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 2022-05)The corrosion resistance of 2304 reinforcing steel (Heat 200401A02E) was evaluated using the rapid macrocell test outlined in Annexes A1 and A2 of ASTM A955. The steel met the corrosion resistance requirements outlined in ... -
Rapid Macrocell Tests of 2205 Reinforcing Bars
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 2022-05)The corrosion resistance of 2205 reinforcing steel (Heat H82489) was evaluated using the rapid macrocell test outlined in Annexes A1 and A2 of ASTM A955. The steel met the corrosion resistance requirements outlined in ASTM A955. -
Effect of Damaged Area on Service Life of Epoxy-Coated Reinforcement
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 2022-05)This report presents a literature review of the effect of coating damage on the corrosion resistance and service life of epoxy-coated reinforcement (ECR). Epoxy coatings obtain damage during fabrication, handling, and ...