Search Results - "A.M. Marshall"
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A coupled thermal-mechanical numerical model of underground coal gasification (UCG) including spontaneous coal combustion and its effects
Published in International journal of coal geology (01-11-2018)“…Underground coal gasification (UCG) is a promising option for extracting energy from coal in unworked or hard to access areas of the subsurface. From a…”
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A dynamic gradient ratio test apparatus
Published in Geotextiles and geomembranes (01-12-2018)“…The soil-geotextile filtration mechanism is a complex process which depends on physical compatibility between the geotextile and the soil to be retained…”
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Prediction of strength and deformability of an interlocked blocky rock mass using UDEC
Published in Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (01-06-2017)“…The accurate prediction of strength and deformability characteristics of rock mass is a challenging issue. In practice, properties of a rock mass are often…”
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Investigation of soil–pile–structure interaction induced by vertical loads and tunnelling
Published in Computers and geotechnics (01-11-2021)“…The response of pile groups and piled structures to vertical and tunnelling-induced loads is studied. A two-stage model is adopted that can efficiently…”
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Digital Evidence
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Filtration performance of non- woven geotextiles with internally-stable and -unstable soils under dynamic loading
Published in Geotextiles and geomembranes (01-04-2022)“…In many applications, geotextiles are subjected to dynamic loading conditions, for example, below roads and railways, for which a Gradient Ratio (GR) test is…”
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Short communication: The effect of ruminal administration of 5-hydroxy-l-tryptophan on circulating serotonin concentrations
Published in Journal of dairy science (01-11-2020)“…The monoamine serotonin has been shown to regulate peripartal calcium homeostasis in multiparous cows and be a possible mitigation tool for hypocalcemia…”
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Centrifuge and numerical modelling of ground-borne vibration from an underground tunnel
Published in Soil dynamics and earthquake engineering (1984) (01-08-2013)“…Ground-borne vibration from underground tunnels is a major environmental concern in urban areas. Various studies, mostly based on numerical methods, have been…”
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Centrifuge and numerical modelling of ground-borne vibration from surface sources
Published in Soil dynamics and earthquake engineering (1984) (01-01-2013)“…For the study of ground-borne vibration from surface sources, it is commonly assumed that soil properties remain constant with depth. However, various studies…”
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An Experimental Evaluation of the Weathering Effects on Mine Shaft Lining Materials
Published in Advances in materials science and engineering (01-01-2017)“…Many shaft collapses are related to the deterioration and failure of the masonry shaft lining materials. In modern mine shaft, concrete is widely used to…”
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An interpolated biogeographical framework for tropical Africa using plant species distributions and the physical environment
Published in Journal of biogeography (01-01-2021)“…Aim Existing phytogeographical frameworks for tropical Africa lack either spatial completeness, unit definitions smaller than the regional scale or a…”
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Conversion of rainforest to both traditional and industrial oil palm systems changes the biodiversity, web-building, and prey capture of understory spiders (Liberia, West Africa)
Published in Agriculture, ecosystems & environment (01-10-2024)“…Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) is a tropical crop that produces palm oil: the most traded vegetable oil worldwide. It is principally grown in Southeast Asia, but…”
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Bioquality Hotspots in the Tropical African Flora
Published in Current biology (05-12-2016)“…Identifying areas of high biodiversity is an established way to prioritize areas for conservation [1–3], but global approaches have been criticized for…”
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The socioecological benefits and consequences of oil palm cultivation in its native range: The Sustainable Oil Palm in West Africa (SOPWA) Project
Published in The Science of the total environment (20-05-2024)“…Agriculture is expanding rapidly across the tropics. While cultivation can boost socioeconomic conditions and food security, it also threatens native…”
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Implications for conservation assessment from flux in the botanical record over 20 years in southwest Ghana
Published in Ecology and evolution (01-01-2023)“…At best, conservation decisions can only be made using the data available at the time. For plants and especially in the tropics, natural history collections…”
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Logging scars in Ghanaian high forest: Towards improved models for sustainable production
Published in Forest ecology and management (01-05-2012)“…► We compare recovery in forest 10-30 years after logging. ► Forest recovery is slower than required for a sustainable 40-year felling cycle. ► Mortality and…”
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Predictors of plant endemism in two west African forest hotspots
Published in Frontiers in ecology and evolution (20-10-2022)“…Centres of endemism have been much studied by biogeographers, ecologists, and evolutionary theorists, and are considered conservation priorities. It is…”
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Empirical Trials of Plant Field Guides
Published in Conservation biology (01-06-2014)“…We designed 3 image‐based field guides to tropical forest plant species in Ghana, Grenada, and Cameroon and tested them with 1095 local residents and 20…”
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The application of “CrimeLite” to examination of computer components “ in situ”
Published in Science & justice (01-07-2005)“…The authors consider the problem of identifying potential fingerprints and other marks in a computer system, having regard for the damage which conventional…”
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Urban wildflower meadow planting for biodiversity, climate and society: An evaluation at King's College, Cambridge
Published in Ecological solutions and evidence (01-04-2023)“…The biodiversity and climate crises are critical challenges of this century. Wildflower meadows in urban areas could provide important nature‐based solutions,…”
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