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Verification of the criteria for evaluation of water and frost resistance of asphalt concrete
PublicationThe paper presents the results of field investigation - condition survey of existing pavements and the results of laboratory tests on water and frost resistance of samples cored from the these pavements. The purpose of testing was to verify the criteria for evaluation of the resistance of asphalt concrete to the action of water and frost by way of comparing the results of field and laboratory tests, followed by evaluation of their...
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Corrosion resistance of dissimilar austenite and duplex steels welded joints
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono wpływ warunków spawania, a zwłaszcza energii liniowej, na odporność korozyjną złączy różnoimiennych stali austenitycznej 316L i typu duplex 2203. Przedstawiono wyniki testów korozyjnych:korozji wżerowej wg ASTM G48 oraz korozji naprężeniowej badanej w próbach odkształcania z małą pędkością w środowisku roztworu chlorku magnezowego.
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Mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of dissimilar stainless steel welds
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono właściwości mechaniczne oraz odporność korozyjną doczołowych złączy różnoimiennych stali odpornych na korozję, austenitycznej 316L oraz duplex 2205. Blachy o grubości 15 mm spawano automatycznie łukiem krytyn z różnymi energiami liniowymi. Wykazano, że właściwości mechaniczne złączy spełniają wymagania okrętowych towarzystw klasyfikacyjnych, natomiast najbardziej narażoną strefą złącza na działanie korozji...
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Resistance of Polypropylene Membrane to Oil Fouling during Membrane Distillation
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Magnetic composite adsorbents of phenolic compounds with superior corrosion resistance
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Determination of Effects and Mechanisms of Action of Bacterial Amyloids on Antibiotic Resistance
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Influence of C60and Fullerene Soot on the Oxidation Resistance of Vegetable Oils
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NIRCa: An artificial neural network-based insulin resistance calculator
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Coatings for improvement of high temperature corrosion resistance of porous alloys
PublicationPorowate stopy metaliczne są potencjalnymi podłożami nośnymi dla tlenkowych ogniw paliwo. Ich stosowanie obniża cenę ogniw paliwowych, co zaowocuje ich szybszą komercjalizacą. Jednak są one podatne na korozję w wysokich temperaturach. Dotychczas brak jest metod, które mogą poprawić rezystancję korozyjną porotawych stopów w wysokich temperaturach porowatych stopy do zastosowań SOFC. W tym artykule zaproponowano sposób na poprawę...
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Scuffing resistance of DLC-coated gears lubricated with ecological oil
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The Role of miRNA-7 in the Biology of Cancer and Modulation of Drug Resistance
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The Scuffing Resistance of WC/C Coated Spiral Bevel Gears
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Cavitation Erosion Resistance of Austenitic Microstructure Created byLaser Beam
PublicationPraca przedstawia własności kawitacyjne różnych mikfrostruktur austenitycznych tworzonych za pomocą wiązki lasera na stalach X5CrNi18-10 oraz C45. Stal X5CrNi18-10 była laserowo stopowana węglikiem TiC oraz stopowana Ni, Mn, Cr i Nb. Jako żródło mocy stosowany był laser CO2. Własności kawitacyjne oceniane były na stanowisku z wirującą tarczą. Badania ujawniły różną podatność struktury austenicycznej do odkształceń plastycznych...
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Specific cutting resistance while sawing of wood - the size effect
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono wyniki analiz zmian właściwego oporu skrawania, przy zastosowaniu współczesnej mechaniki pękania z uwzględnieniem wiązkości. Analizy wykonano dla procesu przecinania drewna na pilarce ramowej PRW15M drewna jesionu i jesionu modyfikowanego termicznie. Zastosowane podejście pozwala na wyjaśnienie zjawiska wzrostu właściwego powierzchniowego oporu skrawania dla niewielkich grubości warstwy skrawanej jako efektu...
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Antimicrobial resistance of fecal indicators in muncipal wastewater treatment plant
PublicationAntimicrobial resistance of fecal coliforms (n = 153) and enterococci (n = 199) isolates was investigated in municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) based on activated sludge system. The number of fecal indicators (in influent and effluent as well as in the aeration chamber and in return activated sludge mixture) was determined using selective media. Susceptibility of selected strains was tested against 19 (aminoglycosides,...
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Antimicrobial resistance of fecal indicators in municipal wastewater treatment plant
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Symmetry-controlled negative differential resistance effect in a triangular molecule
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Thermal Transitions in P3HT:PC60BM Films Based on Electrical Resistance Measurements
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Insulin resistance and hypertension: lessons learned from studies in children
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Study of the Resistance to Influence of Aggressive Liquids on Concrete with Lightweight Aggregate
PublicationThe corrosion of the structure of concrete caused by the aggressive external environment is one of the main problems that can reduce the durability of buildings. The paper analyzes the influence of the type of component on selected properties of lightweight concrete (LWC) exposed to aggressive liquids. When lightweight concrete containing porous aggregates is used, the influence of an aggressive environment may be of particular...
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Prediction of ship resistance with the use of Full-scale CFD simulations
PublicationIn recent years, the IMO has introduced new regulations to reduce the negative impact of ships on the natural environment. A particularly important step forcing technological innovations is the increasing requirement of ship energy efficiency. It is expressed by the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI). Another important step towards green shipping is rising the required quality of fuel used for propulsion, so called Tier limits....
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Impact of the surface evenness and texture on tire/road rolling resistance
PublicationThis paper deals with the issue of a surface's roughness and texture impact on tire/road rolling resistance. It includes a brief description of research aims, measurements and an analysis of results. It also presents observations and conclusions regarding drum facility modernisation which allows studies concerning surface's roughness and texture impact on tire/road rolling resistance.
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Multi-objective weather routing of sailboats considering wave resistance
PublicationThe article presents a method to determine the route of a sailing vessel with the aid of deterministic algorithms. The method assumes that the area in which the route is to be determined is limited and the basic input data comprise the wind vector and the speed characteristic of the vessel. Compared to previous works of the authors, the present article additionally takes into account the effect of sea waves with the resultant resistance...
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Reduction of Tire Rolling Resistance by Optimization of Road Surfaces and Tires
PublicationDuring interaction between tire and road surface three very important phenomena are always in effect. One of them (very desirable) is friction that is important for traction, braking and cornering. Two other phenomena are not desirable at all, that is rolling resistance and noise. This paper discusses relations between road surface and tire parameters versus tire rolling resistance. Road surface texture, porosity, impedance, strength...
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Fecal indicators resistance to antimicrobial agents present in municipal wastewater
PublicationIn this study removal rate of six antimicrobial compounds (belonging to folate pathway inhibitors and macrolides class) was analyzed in processes of local wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) together with susceptibility patterns of erythromycin (E) resistant Enterococcus spp. and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (SXT) resistant Escherichia coli. According to the obtained data, six of tested antimicrobial agents, namely erythromycin,...
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Detection of sulfonamide resistance genes via in situ PCR-FISH
PublicationDue to the rising use of antibiotics and as a consequence of their concentration in the environment an increasing number of antibiotic resistant bacteria is observed. The phenomenon has a hazardous impact on human and animal life. Sulfamethoxazole is one of the sulfonamides commonly detected in surface waters and soil. The aim of the study was to detect sulfamethoxazole resistance genes in activated sludge biocenosis by use of...
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The analysis of soil resistance during screw displacement pile installation
PublicationThe analysis of soil resistances during screw displacement pile installation based on model and field tests. The investigations were carried out as a part of research project, financed by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education. A proposal of empirical method for prediction of rotation resistance (torque) during screw auger penetration in non-cohesive subsoil based on CPT result.
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Reduction of noise and rolling resistance by horizontal grinding of asphalt pavements
PublicationGrinding of cement concrete pavements to reduce unevenness and noise is common since a long time. Grinding is then made with wheels equipped with diamond blades rotating in the vertical plane. This creates narrow vertical/longitudinal grooves in the pavement. It is not applied to asphalt pavements. In this paper an alternative type of grinding is studied. In this case plates with diamond heads rotate in the same plane as the pavement,...
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DESIGN AND CALIBRATION OF ROLLING RESISTANCE TEST TRAILER R2mk.2
PublicationThe paper describes construction nad calibration procedures of the rolling resistance test trailer R2 Mk2. The trailer is design to measure rolling resistance of passenger car tyres in various road conditions on trafficked road. The trailer utilizes so called angle method also known as vertical arm method. The paper presents also calibration procedures that are necessary to ascertain good precision of the measurements.
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Selected Aspects of Pavement Texture Influence on Tire Rolling Resistance
PublicationTire rolling resistance has a significant influence on fuel consumption in cars and trucks and on CO2 emissions. Rolling resistance depends on the tire construction, pavement texture and stiffness, as well as environmental and traffic conditions. This article presents a pilot study on the impact of pavement texture on the rolling resistance of passenger car tires. Reasons why Mean Profile Depth is not a good descriptor of pavement...
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Review of Selected Methods for Prediction of Added Resistance in Following Waves
PublicationThe added resistance in waves is a mean value of non-linear, second order reaction of a ship to incoming waves. In the beginning of the 20th century, the experimental methods for investigation of ship hydrodynamics at model scale were developed. They allowed the evaluation of added resistance by measurements in irregular waves (directly) or by measurements in regular waves (in-direct method). The main goal was to find more precise...
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Experimental Study of the Resistance to Influence of Aggressive Liquids on Lightweight Concrete
PublicationIn light of the scientific research, the corrosion of concrete structures is one of the main problems that may reduce their durability due to the negative impact of the natural environment. The paper analyzes the influence of the type of component on the selected properties of lightweight concrete subjected to the influence of aggressive liquids. Four concrete mixes were prepared with a granular aggregate made of foamed glass (GEGA)...
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Hydraulic resistance analyses of selected elements of the prototype Stirling engine
PublicationThe paper presents the results of simulation tests of hydraulic resistance and temperature distribution of the prototype Stirling alpha engine supplied with waste heat. The following elements were analyzed: heater, regenerator and cooler. The engine uses compressed air as a working gas. Analyses were carried out for three working pressure values and different engine speeds. The work was carried out in order to optimize the configuration...
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Evidence of mutations conferring resistance to clarithromycin in wastewater and activated sludge
PublicationThe occurrence of clarithromycin in wastewater samples and of the activated sludge bacteria possibly resistant to this pharmaceutical was the object of the study. Samples of wastewater or activated sludge were taken from a municipal wastewater treatment plant in summer and winter and characterised regarding their clarithromycin concentrations and the presence of nucleic acid fragments (Cla-sequences) known to be responsible for...
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Comparison of Tire Rolling Resistance Measuring Methods for Different Surfaces
PublicationThe rolling resistance of car tires is one of the most important parameters characterizing tires today. This resistance has a very significant contribution to the energy consumption of wheeled vehicles. The climate crisis has forced tire and car manufacturers to place great emphasis on the environmental impact of their products. Paradoxically, the development of electric vehicles has led to an even greater importance of rolling...
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Filtering of interference signals of grounding resistance measurement with subharmonic method
PublicationOmówiono metodę filtracji zakłóceń o częstotliwości sieciowej wraz z wyższymi harmonicznymi poprzez zastosowanie metody szczególnego próbkowania z podharmonicznym sygnałem pomiarowym.
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Loading pattern effects on fatigue resistance of slide bearing lining
PublicationPrzedstawiono relacje pomiędzy przebiegami obciążeń dynamicznych a stanem naprężeń w warstwie nośnej łożysk ślizgowych. Porównano przebiegi naprężeń dla maszyny badawczej MWO (z wirującym wektorem obciążenia) do naprężeń charakterystycznych dla maszyny SMOK (z jednokierunkowym zmiennym wektorem obciążenia).
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Resistance Noise Higher-Order Spectrums in Nanoparticle Gas Sensors.
PublicationPrzedstawiono badania fluktuacji rezystancji sensora gazu wykonanego z nanocząstek WO3. Stwierdzono występowanie składowych o rozkładzie prawdopodobieństwa różnym od rozkładu Gaussa. W celu zwiększenia czułości i selektywności wykrywanych gazów zastosowan do analizy obserwowanych fluktuacji spektra wyższych rzędów.
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Drug-resistant and hospital-associated Enterococcus faecium from wastewater, riverine estuary and anthropogenically impacted marine catchment basin.
PublicationEnterococci, ubiquitous colonizers of humans and other animals, play an increasingly important role in health-care associated infections (HAIs). Acquisition of resistance determinants not only seriously limits available therapeutic options but also increases available gene pool for other species. It is believed that the recent evolution of two clinically relevant species, Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium occurred...
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Antibiotic resistance and prevalence of class 1 and 2 integrons in Escherichia coli isolated from two wastewater treatment plants, and their receiving waters (Gulf of Gdansk, Baltic Sea, Poland)
PublicationIn this study, antimicrobial-resistance patterns were analyzed in Escherichia coli isolates from raw (RW) and treated wastewater (TW) of two wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), their marine outfalls (MOut), and mouth of the Vistula River (VR). Susceptibility of E. coli was tested against different classes of antibiotics. Isolates resistant to at least one antimicrobial agent were PCR tested for the presence of integrons. Ampicillin-resistant...
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Piotr Jaskuła dr hab. inż.
PeopleI am a Faculty member (Associate Professor, Highway and Transportation Research Department) at the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland).My main research interests include: pavement structures, interlayer bonding, pavement materials, recycling of road pavements, asphalt mixtures, bitumens, construction and maintenance of pavement structures.My lectures at the University include:...
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Antimicrobial resistance of Pseudomonas spp. isolated from wastewater and wastewater-impacted marine coastal zone
PublicationIn this study, species distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility of cultivated Pseudomonas spp. were studied in influent (INF), effluent (EFF), and marine outfall (MOut) of wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The susceptibility was tested against 8 antimicrobial classes, active against Pseudomonas spp.: aminoglycosides, carbapenems, broad-spectrum cephalosporins from the 3rd and 4th generation, extended-spectrum penicillins,...
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Oxide layers fabricated by spray pyrolysis for resistance random access memory
PublicationW pracy zbadano przydatność pirolizy aerozolowej do wytwarzania warstw dla memrystorów.
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Polymer based thick films - material quality and interface resistance evaluation
PublicationThe properties of polymer based thick film layers mede using different resistive pastes and dipping silvers have been studied. The composite of carbon and graphite (C/Gr) conducting particles suspended in different polymer vehicles were used for preparation resistive layers. Interface resistance Rc created between dipping silver (DiAg) contact layer and resistive layer was determined from the surface potential distribution measurements...
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Direct cloning of heavy metal resistance genes from metagenomic DNA
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Analysis of the Impact Resistance of Toecaps by the Finite Element Method: Preliminary Studies
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Exposure to Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Selects Resistance to Ciprofloxacin in Listeria monocytogenes
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Tests on lateral resistance in railway track during operation of tamping machine
PublicationArtykuł prezentuje koncepcję prowadzenia badań oporów poprzecznych w trakcie procesu regulacji geometrycznej toru kolejowego za pomocą podbijarki. Jest to zatem kontynuacja badań nad zastosowaniem podbijarki torowej w diagnostyce toru bezstykowego; wcześniej zajmowano się kwestią określania sił podłużnych w szynach. Przedstawiono sposób wyznaczania oporów poprzecznych polegający na ciągłej rejestracji przemieszczenia oraz siły...
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Identification and antimicrobial resistance of Enterococcus spp. isolated from surface water
PublicationIn the study species distributions and antimicrobial resistance profiles were determined among riverine Enterococcus spp. Susceptibility of the isolates was tested against: ampicillin, imipenem, teicoplanin, vancomycin, erythromycin, linezolid, fosfomycin, ciprofloxacin,levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, tetracycline, high levels of gentamicin and streptomycin. The enterococci were detected in all of the analyzed water samples, periodically...
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Experimental determination of useful resistance value during pasta dough kneading
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