Seismic Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Moment Frames Retrofitted with Steel Braces Using IDA and Pushover Methods in the Near-Fault Field

One of the methods for seismic retrofitting in reinforced concrete structures is the application of steel braces.In this paper, the effect of concentric and eccentric bracing systems on the seismic performance of dual reinforced concrete building systems was inspected through seven near-fault earthquake records.Pursuant to Andrographis that, two re

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Comparison of epiphytic and intestinal bacterial communities in freshwater snails (Bellamya aeruginosa) living on submerged plants

The combination of submerged plants and snails can combat eutrophication of freshwater systems by suppressing algal growth and assimilating nutrients.By consuming epiphytes, snails can benefit the growth of submerged plants.However, the efficiency of this phytoremediation strategy may depend on the Napkin Holders microbes associated with the plants

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Extreme citizens science for climate justice: linking pixel to people for mapping gas flaring in Amazon rainforest

In the Ecuadorian Amazon—one of Earth’s last high-biodiversity wilderness areas and home to uncontacted indigenous populations—50 years of widespread oil development is jeopardizing biodiversity and feeding environmental conflicts.In 2019, a campaign to eliminate oil-related gas flaring, led by Amazonian communities impacted by fossil fuel pr

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