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Predicting the pressure–sinkage characteristics of two forest sites in Ireland using in situ soil mechanical properties by Zeleke, G., Owende, P.M.O., Kanali, C.L., Ward, S.M.

“…The mechanical properties of two forest soils in Ireland were determined in order to model the pressure−sinkage characteristics of the forest floor. The…”
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Reaction forces of lightweight mouldboard ploughs at slow speeds of tillage in Nitosol, Vertisol and Ferralsol soils under two moisture conditions by Owende, P.M.O, Ward, S.M

“…The mouldboard plough is the standard tillage implement used with animal power in Kenya. Various designs are currently used indiscriminately in varied soil…”
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A screening LCA of short rotation coppice willow ( Salix sp.) feedstock production system for small-scale electricity generation by Goglio, Pietro, Owende, Philip M.O.

“…Technical viability of two small-scale electricity generation pathways based on willow short rotation coppice biomass was evaluated using a Screening Life…”
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Comparison of options for sugarcane ( Saccharum officinarum L.) stool destruction by Owende, P.M.O., Kaumbutho, P.G., Maende, C.M., Kamau, J.N.

“…Sugarcane ( Saccharum officinarum L.) production is customarily from a plant crop followed by two or more ratoon crops, which are grown from the underground…”
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Finite element modelling of flexible pavements on soft soil subgrades by Mulungye, R.M., Owende, P.M.O., Mellon, K.

“…The effect of tyre pressure, wheel configuration and axle load variations of a transportation truck, on structural performance of a flexible road pavement with…”
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Effect of Working Conditions on Forwarder Productivity in Cut-to-length Timber Harvesting on Sensitive Forest Sites in Ireland by Tiernan, D, Zeleke, G, Owende, P.M.O, Kanali, C.L, Lyons, J, Ward, S.M

“…Time and motion studies were conducted to evaluate the impact of terrain characteristics and work methods on forwarder productivity in cut-to-length timber…”
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Influence of tyre inflation pressure on whole-body vibrations transmitted to the operator in a cut-to-length timber harvester by Sherwin, L.M., Owende, P.M.O., Kanali, C.L., Lyons, J., Ward, S.M.

“…The influence of tyre inflation pressure on whole-body vibrations transmitted to the operator during the movement of a cut-to-length timber harvester was…”
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Bearing capacity of forest access roads built on peat soils by O'Mahony, M.J., Ueberschaer, A., Owende, P.M.O., Ward, S.M.

“…Significance of the thickness of peat substratum on the bearing capacity of forest access roads laid on peat soils in Ireland is evaluated. Bearing capacity of…”
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A light-meter method for assessment of blind areas in operator field of view by Barron, P J, McDonnell, K P, Ward, S M, Owende, P M O

“…Operator field of view is of primary importance for efficient and safe operation of field machines such as tractors, forest harvesting machines, and…”
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DESIGNATION OF TIMBER EXTRACTION ROUTES IN A GIS USING ROAD MAINTENANCE COST DATA by MARTIN, A.M, OWENDE, P.M.O, HOLDEN, N.M, WARD, S.M, O'MAHONY, M.J

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Characteristic loading of light mouldboard ploughs at slow speeds by Owende, P.M.O., Ward, S.M.

“…A study on four mouldboard ploughs, that are commonly used with animal traction in Kenya, was conducted. Draught, suction and torsion loads were measured and…”
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Minimizing Distress on Flexible Pavements Using Variable Tire Pressure by Owende, Philip M. O, Hartman, Anton M, Ward, Shane M, Gilchrist, Michael D, O'Mahony, Michael J

“…The potential of variable tire pressure technology to minimize distress on flexible pavements with thin asphalt surfacing layers and peat soil subgrade was…”
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Estimation of the Serviceability of Forest Access Roads by Martin, A.M., Owende, P.M.O., O'Mahony, M.J., Ward, S.M.

“…The purpose of this study was to ascribe attributes to forest access roads, to allow for estimation of their serviceability on the basis of their current…”
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