This paper presents a theoretical analysis for the time-dependent behaviour and buckling of concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) circular arches due to shrinkage and creep of the concrete core under a sustained uniform ...

A fundamental goal of toxicology is to determine safe levels of exposure to potentially poisonous substances for humans and the environment. Traditionally, safe levels of a chemical have been derived from the non-observable ...

Seven years after the ongoing ban of Piper methysticum (Kava) by the EU, UK and Canada: Where are we at? In December 2008, articles by the Fiji Times reported that the Kava ban was over-turned. This statement was subsequently ...

In this paper we highlight four dimensions of the adult literacy and numeracy field which we consider should be incorporated in a new strategy. We draw on recent work on social capital which has direct implications for ...

Hill-Haas, SV, Coutts, AJ, Dawson, BT, and Rowsell, GJ. Time-motion characteristics and physiological responses of small-sided games in elite youth players: The influence of player number and rule changes. J Strength Cond ...

This paper presents a control strategy for the pursuer in the pursuit-evasion game problem when the evader behaves intelligently. The pursuer in the proposed technique does not try to react to the evader's behavior ...