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View article: ‘ <i>If I Were White</i> ’: a qualitative analysis of the experiences of minoritized ethnic groups with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases in the United Kingdom
‘ <i>If I Were White</i> ’: a qualitative analysis of the experiences of minoritized ethnic groups with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases in the United Kingdom Open
Our study demonstrated that the socio-structural processes related to ethnicity, namely racism, social deprivation, stereotyping and institutional bias, impact the medical experiences of SARDs patients in multitudinous ways. Some patients …
View article: Slip Mode Transitions and Work Hardening of a Polycrystalline Superalloy: Effects on Striation Formation at Room Temperature
Slip Mode Transitions and Work Hardening of a Polycrystalline Superalloy: Effects on Striation Formation at Room Temperature Open
The crack propagation behavior of conventionally cast and wrought INCONEL 718 has been assessed to determine the dominant advancement mechanisms under different loading regimes. Long crack fatigue testing was carried out under constant loa…
View article: P161 “If I were white”: A qualitative analysis of the experiences of ethnic minorities with autoimmune rheumatic diseases
P161 “If I were white”: A qualitative analysis of the experiences of ethnic minorities with autoimmune rheumatic diseases Open
Background/Aims Individuals of ethnic minorities within the UK have worse healthcare experiences and poorer health outcomes than their white counterparts. Despite the UK welfare state employing multiple public health and social policies to…
View article: P051 Barriers and facilitators to eliciting and reporting of mental health symptoms in rheumatology: a mixed methods study
P051 Barriers and facilitators to eliciting and reporting of mental health symptoms in rheumatology: a mixed methods study Open
Background/Aims Mental health (MH) symptoms are common in rheumatology patients, yet greatly under-reported and therefore under-treated. Our INSPIRE project identified that >50% of patients had never/rarely reported mental health sympto…
View article: Dynamic Tensile Response of Basalt Fibre Grids for Textile-Reinforced Mortar (TRM) Strengthening Systems
Dynamic Tensile Response of Basalt Fibre Grids for Textile-Reinforced Mortar (TRM) Strengthening Systems Open
The present work constitutes the initial experimental effort to characterise the dynamic tensile performance of basalt fibre grids employed in TRM systems. The tensile behaviour of a bi-directional basalt fibre grid was explored using a hi…
View article: Developing Digital Tools to Enhance Visual Inspection of Bridges During Extreme Climate Events
Developing Digital Tools to Enhance Visual Inspection of Bridges During Extreme Climate Events Open
Compared to the development of low carbon emission technologies such as EV, the adaptation of existing transport infrastructure to increase its ability to absorb and recover from the effects of climate change is relatively unexplored. Brid…
View article: Dynamic Tensile Response of Basalt Fibre Grids for Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM) Strengthening Systems
Dynamic Tensile Response of Basalt Fibre Grids for Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM) Strengthening Systems Open
Understanding the mechanical properties of the grid component of textile-reinforced mortars (TRM) is critical because they directly influence the behaviour and strengthening capabilities of the composite. This study explored the dynamic te…
View article: Experimental modal identification of a pedestrian bridge through drive-by monitoring integrated with shared-mobility vehicles
Experimental modal identification of a pedestrian bridge through drive-by monitoring integrated with shared-mobility vehicles Open
In the context of improving resilience in transport infrastructure, an emerging approach of indirect structural health monitoring is gaining attention, known as drive-by monitoring, instrumenting a vehicle with sensors to evaluate the brid…
View article: ArchIMEDES: Computer Vision Tracking of the Inherent Changes to Structural Stability of Masonry Arch Bridges Resulting from Increased Bed Scour.
ArchIMEDES: Computer Vision Tracking of the Inherent Changes to Structural Stability of Masonry Arch Bridges Resulting from Increased Bed Scour. Open
Scour-induced failure of masonry arch bridges is a common cause of bridge collapse, especially during extreme flood events. Over recent years there has been a significant increase in the numbers of documented scour induced failures of this…
View article: A scientometric analysis of drone-based structural health monitoring and new technologies
A scientometric analysis of drone-based structural health monitoring and new technologies Open
Critical global challenges, such as climate change and the insufficient availability of resources, mean that it is a pivotal time to make cities more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable in a drive towards a net-zero carbon future. This…
View article: On population-based structural health monitoring for bridges: Comparing similarity metrics and dynamic responses between sets of bridges
On population-based structural health monitoring for bridges: Comparing similarity metrics and dynamic responses between sets of bridges Open
Bridges are valuable infrastructure assets that are challenging and expensive to maintain. State-of-the-art data-based bridge SHM solutions look to use bridge response data for condition assessment and damage detection. Data-based SHM meth…
View article: UAS displacement measurement using a three point homography method with potential bridge monitoring applications
UAS displacement measurement using a three point homography method with potential bridge monitoring applications Open
Measuring bridge displacements using Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) is an emerging field offering the advantage of a remote non-contact approach for measuring bridge displacements. Unfortunately, UAS measurements contain the motion of the U…
View article: Analysis of Arch Bridge Condition Data to Identify Network-Wide Controls and Trends
Analysis of Arch Bridge Condition Data to Identify Network-Wide Controls and Trends Open
This paper outlines an initial analysis of 20 years of data held on an electronic bridge management database for approximately 3500 arch bridges across Northern Ireland (NI) by the Department for Infrastructure. Arch bridges represent the …
View article: Behavior of basalt-FRP reinforced self-compacting concrete (SCC) deck slabs in a real bridge considering arching action
Behavior of basalt-FRP reinforced self-compacting concrete (SCC) deck slabs in a real bridge considering arching action Open
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) material is advocated for use in bridge structures to solve the corrosion and degradation problem of conventional steel reinforcements, thereby improving its durability and service life. Also, compared with o…
View article: Excess Ground Ice Profiles in Continuous Permafrost Mapped From InSAR Subsidence
Excess Ground Ice Profiles in Continuous Permafrost Mapped From InSAR Subsidence Open
Excess ground ice formation and melt drive surface heave and settlement, and are critical components of the water balance in Arctic soils. Despite the importance of excess ice for the geomorphology, hydrology and biogeochemistry of permafr…
View article: Objective characterisation of reinforced concrete with progressive corrosion defects through clustering and thresholding of infrared images
Objective characterisation of reinforced concrete with progressive corrosion defects through clustering and thresholding of infrared images Open
The research in this paper focuses on detection and quantification of subsurface damage in reinforced concrete (RC) structures by the analysis of infrared images. Experimental investigations were performed on RC slabs with embedded reinfor…
View article: VALIDATION OF DATA FOR USE IN CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE BIG DATA APPLICATIONS
VALIDATION OF DATA FOR USE IN CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE BIG DATA APPLICATIONS Open
Big data applications are becoming more popular across many different fields and civil engineering is no different. The benefits of big data lie in its potential to provide valuable insights into various large datasets. Big data applicatio…
View article: 941 A Systematic Review of Surgical Intervention Criteria for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
941 A Systematic Review of Surgical Intervention Criteria for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms Open
Aim Elective surgical repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) is the only treatment that prevents dissection or rupture. Current guidelines from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association and the European Society of C…
View article: High‐resolution 3‐D geometry updating of digital functional models using point cloud processing and surface cut
High‐resolution 3‐D geometry updating of digital functional models using point cloud processing and surface cut Open
Point cloud can provide rich 3‐D geometric information of structures, and it has been widely investigated for generating digital functional models, such as finite element (FE) model and building information model (BIM). However, for the ex…
View article: EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF THE TENSILE BEHAVIOUR OF BASALT TEXTILE AT VARIOUS STRAIN RATES
EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF THE TENSILE BEHAVIOUR OF BASALT TEXTILE AT VARIOUS STRAIN RATES Open
Understanding the mechanical properties of the textile component of textile-reinforced mortars (TRM) is critical since they directly influence the composite's ultimate tensile strength and pseudo-ductile behaviour. This study explores the …
View article: A robust approach to calculating bridge displacements from unfiltered accelerations for highway and railway bridges
A robust approach to calculating bridge displacements from unfiltered accelerations for highway and railway bridges Open
Bridge displacement, particularly due to specific loading events, is increasingly seen as a data signal that potentially contains information useful for bridge management. The lack of a convenient fixed reference location historically made…
View article: Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Compressive Membrane Action in GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Slabs
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Compressive Membrane Action in GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Slabs Open
Experimental and numerical analyses of eight in-plane restrained slabs (1425 mm (length) × 475 mm (width) × 150 mm (thickness)) reinforced with glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars are reported in this paper. The test slabs were inst…
View article: Composite Reinforcement for Bridge Deck Slabs
Composite Reinforcement for Bridge Deck Slabs Open
Expansive corrosion in steel reinforcement significantly reduces the design life and durability of concrete structures. Composite materials such as Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) and Basalt Fibre Reinforced Polymer (BFRP) can provid…