I introduce two self-evident LSDs. The pass/fail judgments of exams are self-evident LSD. Suppose two scores, T1 and T2, and 50 points is the passing score. LDF, f(T) = T1 + T2 − 49.5, can find LSD. Applicants pass if f > 0 and fail if f < 0.

As the global urgency to stem global warming increases, the need to implement negative emissions technologies grows with it. This study takes into consideration one such proposed desalination brine conversion technology, capable of making use of …

This paper proposes a compact model for a top-gated negative capacitance-based carbon nanotube field-effect transistor (NC-CNTFET). The proposed model relies on a metal–ferroelectric–metal–insulator–semiconductor (MFMIS) configuration. A …

Soil compaction is a common issue in cultivated sandy soils of North Carolina (NC). The use of heavy equipment, field traffic, and frequent tillage at the same depth causes compaction and the formation of hardpans. Compaction is undesirable …

A compact instrument for measuring the atmospheric column-averaged volume mixing ratio of carbon dioxide (XCO2) in the near-infrared region was developed using an optical fiber Fabry–Perot interferometer. Direct sunlight that contains spectral …

One flaw associated with fused deposition 3D printing is that the process inherently produces intermittent voids between and inside of deposited layers. Post printing compaction at elevated temperatures of printed parts was previously proposed for …

Real-time monitoring of structural health is a key issue for structural safety. Monitoring systems have evolved from external devices into intrinsic self-detection systems (SDS) becoming diagnostic and monitoring tools useful to maintain and …

Protean Electric has developed an in-wheel drive system that integrates motor, power electronics, digital controls and friction brakes in a compact housing. Protean Drive offers a higher degree of design freedom for manufacturers and can even be …

In this research, the fresh and hardened properties of high-volume fly ash self-compacting rubbercrete containing calcium carbide waste were optimized using response surface methodology (RSM). The variables used were crumb rubber (CR) as a partial …

This is a survey dealing with holomorphic G-structures and holomorphic Cartan geometries on compact complex manifolds. Our emphasis is on the foliated case. We investigate holomorphic foliations with a transverse holomorphic Cartan geometry, and …

Deformation bands featuring localised material failure are ubiquitous in nature. They form important flow barriers and reduce/compartmentalise fluid flow in oil/gas/water reservoir rocks. Moderate temperature changes have been observed to play a …

In radiofrequency, spectrum 30–300 GHz is allocated for millimeter-wave communications. For overcoming the traffic access issue in cloud services over 4G networks, mm-Waves have been proposed. It has been used for many applications including …

The transient incoming flow a compact car experiences whilst driving 10 m – 100 m behind a heavy vehicle on a runway has been characterised. The incoming flow was measured using a 2D array of 11 five-hole probes mounted 1 m in front of an …

The compact car market is gradually subdivided, and the trend of exterior color diversification is obvious. The semantics conveyed by automobile appearance has an important impact on consumers’ personalized choice, and color plays a vital role in …

Carbonate bonded materials are considered to be a viable alternative to reduce carbon emission from cement industry. Such materials are carbon emission negative since they sequestrate CO2 through carbonaQtion reaction and present potential of …

Adsorption heat pumps can be driven by low-grade thermal energy, such as jacket cooling water of engines. Even though electrification of automobiles will reduce waste heat from engines, internal heat recovery within electric or hybrid vehicles is …

The current work developed a direct hot-rolled ultralow-carbon ferritic-bainitic dual-phase “FBDP” steel with high ductility values in accordance with a compact slab production CSP plant. Four ultralow-carbon alloys with chemical compositions of …

In the present research, the information on compressive strength of self-compacting concrete (SCC) containing rice husk ash (RHA) and calcium carbide waste (CCW) as an admixture cured for 28 days was provided. The research applied feedforward …

The increase in the waste production due to the expanding need for raw material in geotechnical engineering is harmful to the environment and affects the sustainability agenda. Yet, the reuse and recycling of urban and/or industrial waste aiming …