The geophysical testing is increasingly being employed in many geotechnical applications. It is preferred in monitoring the mechanical characteristics of the ground because of its economy, not time consuming and non-destructive nature. Seismic wave test is one of the geophysical methods which showed a potential in observing the general behaviour of the reinforced soil with stone columns. Findings in most cases showed that the seismic wave measurements was integrated with or compared to the conventional tests such as standard penetration test or cone penetration test. There was a noticeable success in identifying the enhancement achieved to the ground upon the strengthening with the column, specifically when the associated surveys can produce a clear image of the underground which interprets the variation in the soil properties not prior to the soil treatment only, but even after the treatment occurring. However, from practical point of view, there were still some restrictions with applying such a method, specifically relating to the extent of data gathered, technical concerns and the difficulty of measuring the waves or interpreting results with the presence of ground water. This paper summarizes the recent publication work concerning this technique with a key focus on advantages and limitations within this type of ground improvement.
Assessment of the Performance of Stone Columns through the Seismic Wave Test: A Review
Stone column
seismic wave test
soil improvement.
Publication Date
Sun Nov 04 2012
Journal Name
Journal Of The College Of Basic Education
Double Stage Shrinkage Estimator in Pareto Distribution
Pareto distribution
Double stage shrinkage estimator
Preliminary test region
Bias
Mean square error and Relative Efficiency.
Publication Date
Sun Jun 05 2016
Journal Name
Baghdad Science Journal
Adiponectin , ?-Cell Dysfunction in Iraqi Women with Gestational Diabetes
"Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
Adiponectin
Beta Cell Dysfunction
Insulin
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
C-Reactive Protein (CRP). "
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a complication of gestation that is characterized by impaired glucose tolerance with first recognition during gestation. It develops when ?- cell of pancreas fail to compensate the diminished insulin sensitivity during gestation. This study aims to investigate the relationship between mother adiponectin level and ?- cell dysfunction with development gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and other parameters in the last trimester of pregnancy. This study includes (80) subjects ( pregnant women) in the third trimester of pregnancy, (40) healthy pregnant individuals as control group aged between (17 - 42) years and (40) gestational diabetes mellitus patients with aged between (20 - 42) years. The f
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