This study proposes a method of gradually loading plate load on-site using lever arms to squeeze out pore water from clayey soils, allowing the soil settle. Several types tests were conducted, including conventional field test (CFPLT), numerical (NFPLT) and an innovative (IFPLT) proposed in this study. Three trial pits with soils varied engineering properties studied CFPLT, which employed use h...

Network testing presents different challenges from software testing. One challenge is that only a small number of networks, at best, can actually be tested, even when the goal is to test a class of networks. For example, when vendors test their network equipment, they are trying to verify that the equipment works in an entire range of network topologies and configurations. Networks vary in othe...

This paper describes the importance of Testing and Analysis Dissolved Gases in oil-filled electrical power equipment like transformers OLTCs maintenance practices adopted based on DGA test results; case studies wherein faults predictions or confirmation suggest for further actions to be taken remain system functional long life. The mentions various methodology being interpretation results concl...

The Final Process System is an important part of the entire quality assurance system in the automobile manufacturing process. Operators and machines perform a series of crucial testing procedures before shipping a vehicle. Many complex factors impact the system throughput. The important ones are first time success rate, repair and service routing logic, process layout, operator staffing, capaci...

I nterest has increased throughout the oil and gas industry regarding fixed installation of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and flammable gas indicators as supplemental protection for personnel and facilities. Consistent with this interest is a need for better understanding of the function and limitations of such equipment, especially when evaluating its application to specific operations. The first pri...

This statement is an updated report of the American Heart Association's previous publications on exercise in children. In this statement, exercise laboratory requirements for environment, equipment, staffing, and procedures are presented. Indications and contraindications to stress testing are discussed, as are types of testing protocols and the use of pharmacological stress protocols. Current ...

The approval by the IEEE of the 802.11 Standard for wireless LANs has given the WLAN industry a needed boost. Manufacturers of WLAN systems are now cooperating in performing interoperability testing. Such testing is providing assurance that 802.11 compliant equipment purchased from one manufacturer will interoperate with 802.11 radios manufactured by other OEMs. This is an important considerati...

Total complaints related to voltage sags are about 80 % of all the complaints due to power quality transients. AC Contactors are designed to disconnect the load or circuit they control when the main power supply is intentionally interrupted. The sensitivity of AC coil contactors to the applied voltage is thus a potentially weak link in industrial processes. This paper shows the test results obt...

A random sample of 1000 general practitioners in New Zealand were surveyed to assess their infection control procedures in the surgery, particularly since the emergence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Forty three per cent of the sample routinely used surgical gloves for minor surgical procedures, 8% used gloves for venepuncture, and 7% for blood glucose testing. Thirty two per cent r...