An experimental work was carried out to investigate some mechanical properties of Reactive Powder Concrete (RPC) which are particularly required as input data for structural design. These properties include compressive strength, flexural strength, tensile strength and static modulus of elasticity. A combined laboratory and modeling study was undertaken to develop a database of the estimation ab...

Alkali-activated binders made from various waste products can appreciably reduce the emission of CO2 and enhance recycling efficiency, thus making them viable substitutes to ordinary Portland cement (OPC)-based binders. Waste materials including fly ash (FA), palm oil fuel (POFA), granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) reveal favorable effects when applied alkali-activated mortars (AAMs) that are...

General thermo-mechanical behavior of composites reinforced by shape memory alloy fibers is predicted using a three-dimensional analytical micromechanical method to consider the effect of fibers activation. Composite due to the micromechanical method can be exposed to general normal and shear mechanical and thermal loading which cause to activate the shape memory alloy fibers within polymeric m...

Background: Edible films and coatings are biodegradable that can preserve the quality and extend the shelf life of foods. The aim of this study was to investigate the physical and mechanical properties, and antimicrobial activity of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) film containing Artemisia sieberi Essential Oil (AEO). Methods: The studied parameters were the antibacterial activity and physical p...

The vascular wall is an integrated functional component of the circulatory system that is continually remodelling or is developing atherosclerosis in response to hemodynamic or biomechanical stress. In this process mechanical force is an important modulator of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell (VSMC) morphology and function, including apoptosis, hypertrophy and proliferation that contribute to the de...

Vascular smooth muscle cells (SMCs) are exposed to altered mechanical stress that may contribute to SMC migration in the development of atherosclerosis. Signal transduction pathways in SMCs activated by mechanical stress that instigate cell migration are undefined. Herein, we provide evidence that mechanical stress enhances SMC migration, which is mediated, at least in part, by protein kinase C...

Background: Phenobarbital poisoning is common in Vietnam. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH) and hemodialysis (HD) on clinical outcomes in the treatment of severe acute phenobarbital poisoning. Methods: This was a retrospective observational historically controlled study. 42 patients with severe phenobarbital poisoning were enr...