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Nagarajaiah et al. [24, 25] developed a semi-active continuously and independently variable-stiffness device (SAIVS), which consists of four springs arranged in a rhombus configuration.
Lu et al. [27] developed a leverage-type stiffness controllable isolation system (LSCIS).
For a TMD system, mass ratio is defined as (6) For design purpose, Lin et al. [31] presented simple formulas to determine the optimal TMD parameters.
Four earthquake ground accelerations with different characteristics are imposed on the above structural system, such as Mexico (PGA=168 cm/s2), Hachinohe (PGA=245 cm/s2), El Centro (PGA=341 cm/s2), and Kobe (PGA=818 cm/s2) seismic events.
Chase et al, Re-shaping hysteretic behavior using semi-active resettable device dampers, Engineering Structures. 28 (2006) 1418-1429

Dropniak et al. [16] investigated laser welding of stainless steel sheet metal with an gap.
Mei et al. [17] researched impact of air gaps on laser welded joints for galvanized steel.
Idriss et al. [18] studied fatigue strength of laser welded joints.
Asim et al. [20] investigated fatigue strength of laser welded low alloy steel lap joints.
El-zein, Influence of laser weld shape on mechanical and fatigue behaviour of single lap laser welded joints, J.

Allen et. al. [18] used adsorption isotherm models for basic dye adsorption by peat in single and binary component systems.
Behnajady et. al. [21] did comprehensive isotherm analysis of adsorption capacity of TiO2-P25 nanoparticles in the removal of a mono-azo dye from aqueous solution.
Subramanyam et. al. [17] investigated adsorption isotherm modeling of phenol onto natural soils with the applicability of various isotherm models.
A similar observation was also reported by Behnajady et. al. [21].
A., and EL Jamal M.

As seen, direct quenching from 770 oC resulted in the increased yield strength (811 MPa) while the ductility was decreased (total elongation (EL) is 13 %).
Wu, Effect of matrix structures on TRIP effect and mechanical properties of low-C low-Si Al-added hot-rolled TRIP steels, Mater.
Krizan, Fatigue behavior and retained austenite transformation of Al-containing TRIP steels.
Matlock, E.De Moor, Prediction of tensile properties of intercritically annealed Al-containing 0.19C–4.5Mn (wt%) TRIP steels, Mater.
Zhu, Element partitioning effect on microstructure and mechanical property of the micro-laminated Fe–Mn–Al–C dual phase steel, Mater.

Tokoro et al. [50] reported that when medium-length bamboo fiber bundles are put into polylactic acid, the impact strength greatly increases with ratio 23.0 compare to short bundle.
Mahdavi et.al [60] examine a low-technology approach toward fabrication of laminated bamboo lumber and the mechanical properties of the resulting laminated bamboo lumber indicate that the end product is mechanically suitable for use in structural applications.
Li et.al [61] investigated the laminate of reformed bamboo and extruded fiber reinforced cementitious plate as a series of flexural, impact and compression after impact.
Kalia et al.
El-Meligy, S.

Synthesis of biosurfactant from SCG oil Synthesis of biosurfactant from SCG oil was conducted using the method modified from Nurdin et al. [14].
The pH measurement and foamability were analyzed by using method modified from Nurdin et al. [20].
Besides, the methods of solubility and emulsion stability were conducted according to Khetrapal et al. [13].
This result agrees with the work reported by Liu et al. [17] that spent cooking oil could be used in developing a dual-liquid-phase system for reactive dyeing and due to a difference in chemical potential of the dye in spent cooking oil and water, salt-free dyeing could be practically feasible.
Udoka: Leonardo El.

Cui et al, Combinatorial search of thermoelastic shape-memory alloys with extremely small hysteresis width, Nat.
Zheng et al, Introduction of antibacterial function into biomedical TiNi shape memory alloy by the addition of element Ag, Acta.
Farvizi et al, Microstructural characterization of HIP consolidated NiTi-nano Al2O3composites, J.
Zhang, Thermal stability and hardening behavior in superelastic Ni-rich Nitinol alloys with Al addition, Mater.
Gad El-Rab, R.A.

Emarose et al. [7] discusses the maximum physiological parameters which can measure by means of an oximeter installed on the steering wheel of the car.
For the monitoring of the driver, Geva et al. [8] proposed a system that includes several sensors to monitor the vital signs, connected or integrated at least one element of the vehicle.
Gabaude et al. [9] examine the relationship between mental effort and performance management by making three different measurements: measuring the cardiac activity, the driving performance and the subjective data.
Sun et al. [11] have developed a sensor that can detect ECG signal from a distance of 20 cm to 30 cm away through cloth.
Scully el al. [3] shows that a mobile phone can serve as an accurate monitor for several physiological variables, based on its ability to record and analyze the varying color signals of a fingertip placed in contact with its optical sensor.

Condensate recovery from two HVAC systems of 460 L/s of each fresh air handling unit was 2600 L/day submitted by Khan and AL-Zubaidy in the climate conditions of Abu Dhabi [13].
Mahavi et al. surveyed the amount and chemical quality of condensate for various air conditioners operating in Bandar Abbas, Iran.
El-Sharkawy, Application of a solar desiccant/collector system for water recovery from atmospheric Air, Renew energy, 22 (2001) 541-556
Al-Zubaidy, Conservation of portable water using chilled water condensate from air conditioning machines in a hot and humid climate.
Al-Farayedhi, N.

A micro-reactor apparatus CdSe: A synthesis method originally reported by Peng et al. [4] was used with modifications.
[10] As ZnS source, dimethyl zinc is commonly used, however, from the view point of safty and low environmenat impact, O'Brien et al. attempted synthesis of core/shell nanoparticles of chalcogenides with single molecular source
Weller et al. and Bawendi et al. showed that only a small amount of ZnS (equal to overcoating with 1-2 monolayers) can give the highest quantum yield. [10] In the extensively adopted method, the coating layer is usually tailored by concentration of raw materials.
Talapin, A.L.
B.; El-Sayed, M.