Chemical maps of garnet are the key to understand the tectonometamorphic evolution of the metamorphic rocks. They provide useful information on element distribution, diffusion, and mechanical truncation of crystal. In the Himalayas, studies on ultra-high pressure rocks denudated along the Main Central Thrust (MCT) revealed the great displacement along this intracontinental shear zone. Pêcher (1...

The design of retaining walls depends on the magnitude of active pressure exerted from the backfill. Therefore, estimating the scale of this pressure is a fundamental factor in the design. In this study, to assess the active earth pressure, a rigid retaining wall was built capable of translating and/or rotating with adjustable speed. Further, several physical tests were conducte...

the distribution of yellowfin seabream populations in estuaries and inland rivers in coastal area of the persian gulf and strait of hormuz is presented. based on morphological and mersitic characteristics and also color pattern, these populations are assigned to the recently described sparid fish, acanthopagrus arabicus iwatsuki, 2013 which is distinguished by pelvic and anal fins vivid or stro...