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Mitigation of seasonal temperature change-induced problems with integral bridge abutments using EPS foam and geogrid by Liu, Hao, Han, Jie, Parsons, Robert L.

“…Expansion of bridge girders in summer moves integral bridge abutments toward backfill, causing high lateral earth pressures behind the abutment. Some backfill…”
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Settlement and Horizontal Earth Pressure behind Model Integral Bridge Abutment Induced by Simulated Seasonal Temperature Change by Liu, Hao, Han, Jie, Parsons, Robert L

“…AbstractExpansion and contraction of an integral abutment bridge cause an abutment to move toward and away from its backfill due to seasonal temperature…”
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Geosynthetic reinforcement of backfill behind integral abutments to mitigate approach slab distresses by Liu, Hao, Han, Jie, Parsons, Robert L.

“…•Differential settlement or bump at end of bridge is a common geotechnical and structural problems for integral bridge abutments.•Approach slabs are commonly…”
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Numerical evaluation of secondary reinforcement effect on geosynthetic-reinforced retaining walls by Jiang, Yan, Han, Jie, Parsons, Robert L.

“…A finite difference method was employed to evaluate the effect of secondary reinforcement on the performance of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Retaining (GRR) walls…”
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Consumer attitudes about electric cars: Pricing analysis and policy implications by Larson, Paul D, Viafara, Jairo, Parsons, Robert V, Elias, Arne

“…As electric vehicles (EVs) become more readily available, sales will depend on consumers' interest and understanding. A survey of consumer attitudes on…”
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Field Instrumentation and Evaluation of Modular-Block MSE Walls with Secondary Geogrid Layers by Jiang, Yan, Han, Jie, Parsons, Robert L, Brennan, James J

“…AbstractMechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls reinforced with geosynthetic have been used extensively in highway projects around the world. Typical…”
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Numerical analysis of geosynthetics to mitigate seasonal temperature change-induced problems for integral bridge abutment by Liu, Hao, Han, Jie, Parsons, Robert L.

“…Expansion and contraction of bridge decks move integral bridge abutments (IABs) toward and away from the backfill, resulting in high horizontal earth…”
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Analysis of laterally loaded piles in soft clay considering scour-hole dimensions by Lin, Cheng, Han, Jie, Bennett, Caroline, Parsons, Robert L.

“…Scour is a process of soil erosion around foundations, resulting in a reduced capacity of the foundations or even failure of the structures. When there are…”
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Field monitoring of wicking geotextile to reduce soil moisture under a concrete pavement subjected to precipitations and temperature variations by Liu, Hao, Han, Jie, Al-Naddaf, Mahdi, Parsons, Robert L., Kakrasul, Jamal Ismail

“…Wicking geotextile can reduce water contents in pavement layers under unsaturated conditions due to capillary action through grooves of wicking fibers…”
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Winter Happens: The Effect of Ambient Temperature on the Travel Range of Electric Vehicles by Delos Reyes, Jose Rizalino M., Parsons, Robert V., Hoemsen, Ray

“…The operation of electric vehicles in cold weather is a concern, but there is not a lot of literature available regarding the precise nature of impacts on…”
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Time-Lapse Shear-Wave Velocity Changes Corresponding to Stages of Soil Arching Using a Trapdoor and the Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves by Morton, Sarah L., Parsons, Robert L., Han, Jie

“…Abstract In this study, a subsidence simulator, also known as a trapdoor, is used to evaluate stages of soil arching (a load transfer mechanism), and related…”
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Three-dimensional numerical analysis of individual geotextile-encased sand columns with surrounding loose sand by Kadhim, Shaymaa T., Parsons, Robert L., Han, Jie

“…Use of geotextile-encased sand columns (GESC) to improve weak soils is an emerging technology that has great promise for field applications. This paper…”
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Closure to “Effects of Traffic Loading on Seasonal Temperature Change-Induced Problems for Integral Bridge Approaches and Mitigation with Geosynthetic Reinforcement” by Liu, Hao, Han, Jie, Jawad, Saif, Parsons, Robert L.

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The evolutionary and ecological significance of phylloclade formation: A morpho-anatomical approach by Dörken, Veit M., Ladd, Philip G., Parsons, Robert F.

“…Instead of leaves, in a few species the main photosynthetic organ is a flattened structure that can be a modified branch (e.g. Ruscus, Jacksonia) or a fused…”
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Laboratory Study on Geosynthetic Protection of Buried Steel-Reinforced HDPE Pipes from Static Loading by Corey, Ryan, Han, Jie, Khatri, Deep K, Parsons, Robert L

“…AbstractGeosynthetic layers above a pipe can potentially reduce the deflection and strain in the pipe attributable to static loads. This paper discusses the…”
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Phylloclades of Jacksonia (Fabaceae)—leaf-like branches as adaptation to seasonally arid environments by Dörken, Veit M, Ladd, Philip G, Parsons, Robert F

“…Leaves of seed plants were evolutionarily derived through syngenesis (fusion) of the photosynthetic cylindrical axes of the earliest land plants and subsequent…”
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Effects of Traffic Loading on Seasonal Temperature Change-Induced Problems for Integral Bridge Approaches and Mitigation with Geosynthetic Reinforcement by Liu, Hao, Han, Jie, Jawad, Saif, Parsons, Robert L

“…Abstract Approach slabs are commonly used to smooth the transition between an integral bridge abutment and its adjacent backfill-supported pavement where…”
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Field Pullout Tests of Steel Strips in Lightweight Cellular Concrete Backfill by Liu, Hao, Parsons, Robert L, Han, Jie, Ye, Yuqiu, O’Reilly, Matt

“…AbstractUse of lightweight cellular concrete (LCC) as backfill for mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls in place of the standard aggregate backfill can…”
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Factors Influencing Deformations of Geocell-Reinforced Recycled Asphalt Pavement Bases under Cyclic Loading by Thakur, Jitendra K, Han, Jie, Parsons, Robert L

“…AbstractA significant amount of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) material is produced from flexible pavement rehabilitation projects. RAP can be used as a base…”
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Analysis of Laterally Loaded Piles in Sand Considering Scour Hole Dimensions by Lin, Cheng, Han, Jie, Bennett, Caroline, Parsons, Robert L

“…AbstractScour is a process of soil erosion, which can occur around the foundations of bridges or offshore structures through the action of flowing water; it…”
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