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Solutions and limitations of the geomatic survey of an archaeological site in hard to access areas with a latest generation smartphone: the example of the Intihuatana stone in Machu Picchu (Peru)
(International Measurement Confederation, 2022)
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Archaeological remains need to be geometrically surveyed and set in absolute reference systems in order to allow a "virtual visit" and to create "digital twins" useful in case of deterioration for proper restoration. Some ...
Exploiting HBIM for Historical Mud Architecture: The Huaca Arco Iris in Chan Chan (Peru)
(MDPI, 2022)
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The construction technique of raw earth, which has always been in use in most of the world,
has left large monuments or architectural complexes to cultural heritage that need special attention due to the notable vulnerability ...
Integrating a LiDAR Sensor in a UAV Platform to Obtain a Georeferenced Point Cloud
(MDPI, 2022)
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The combination of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors and unmanned aerial
vehicle (UAV) platforms have garnered considerable interest in recent years because of the wide range
of applications performed through ...
Experimental Volume Incidence Study and the Relationship of Polypropylene Macrofiber Slenderness to the Mechanical Strengths of Fiber-Reinforced Concretes
(MDPI, 2022)
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An experimental study was conducted to examine the mechanical strengths of concretes with straight high-strength knurled polypropylene macrofibers. Incidences of concrete mechanical strengths were determined for three ...
Effect of lithological and geotechnical characteristics on the generation of debris flows in the arid basin of Mirave, Peru
(Institute for Environmental Research in Hydrographic Basins (IPABHi), 2022)
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Studies concerning the debris flows in mountain areas are relevant because of their potential negative effects on the human communities and infrastructure in their areas of influence. To advance the understanding of the ...
A 3D mathematical model of coupled stem cell-nutrient dynamics in myocardial regeneration therapy
(Elsevier, 2022)
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Stem cell therapy is a promising treatment for the regeneration of myocardial tissue injured by an ischemic event. Mathematical modeling of myocardial regeneration via stem cell therapy is a challenging task, since the ...
Exploring the relationship between mental health-related problems and undergraduate student dropout: A case study within a civil engineering program
(Elsevier, 2022)
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Dropout has always been a concerning issue within higher education. This research explores the relationship between mental health-related problems and undergraduate students’ dropout rates amid the COVID-19 pandemic and ...
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Framework: A Current Review, Update and Discussion
(MDPI, 2022)
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Compared with other industries, construction has maintained one of the lowest growth rates in productivity and innovation over the last decades. Moreover, low compliance with schedule targets has remained a common issue ...
Nitrogen and metal pollution in the southern Caspian Sea: a multiple approach to bioassessment
(Springer, 2021)
Acceso abierto
The Caspian Sea hosts areas of high ecological value as well as industrial, leisure, and agricultural activities that dump into the water body different kinds of pollutants. In this complex context, a proper description ...
A block-based variational elasto-damage model for masonry analysis inspired from granular micromechanics: Preliminary study
(Elsevier, 2021)
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We develop a new block-based elasto-damage model for describing masonry structures. The constitutive elastic and damage behavioural laws used within the proposed approach are inspired from those employed in the recent ...