In this paper, the membrane effect of geogrid reinforcement was investigated based on numerical simulation to understand serviceability and deformation highway piled embankments under moving vehicle loads. The in low (i.e., ratio embankment height pile spacing is less than 1.5) clearly emphasized. It has been found that maximum settlement occurs central area between piles, tension concentrated ...

As experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) implementations increases, new knowledge is gained on how to make these implementations more successful. Recently, several new conceptual frameworks described in the literature provide a richer understanding of what makes an EMR implementation successful. Using the systematic review process, we attempt to integrate the various frameworks into a...

Mobile computing is one of the breakthrough technologies of today with over three billion mobile phones in use. As the computing power and capabilities of the devices are rapidly improving, software has become a crucial issue in the mobile marketplace. Indeed, the current trend is towards converged communication where Web resources integrate seamlessly with mobile systems. Platforms, runtimes, ...

In analysing proposals for new sources of development funding, there are several issues that arise across the board. What is the role of new sources in relation to existing overseas development assistance? Should we be seeking new sources that generate a double dividend? Can the key elements of a proposal be achieved by another route? What should be the fiscal architecture? Is there a modern tr...

Three-dimensional numerical analyses using the discrete element method are conducted to investigate several fundamental aspects related soil-structure interaction and mobilization mechanisms in geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported embankments. The contributions of soil arching, tensioned membrane effect, friction interaction, subsoil support, punching failure investigated. results indicated t...

Numerous factors affect the soil pressure distributions around buried pipes, including shape, size, and stiffness of pipe, burial depth, surrounding soil. Additionally, to some extent, a pipe can benefit from arching effect, where overburden surcharge at crown be supported by adjacent As result, only needs support portion load that is not transferred This paper presents numerical investigations...