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Evaluation of Non-Solvent Methods to Characterize Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Binder
(2011-08-17)
Increases in material costs have led many agencies to consider allowing higher percentages of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in asphalt mixes. However, as RAP percentages increase, the stiffness of the overall mix is ...
Evaluation of Nondestructive Test Methods for Concrete Bridge Deck Condition Assessment
(2021-07-14)
To facilitate locating subsurface concrete bridge deck defects and determining their
corresponding severity, departments of transportation are switching to nondestructive
test (NDT) methods. However, the difficulty in ...
Evaluation of Nondestructive Testing Methods to Assess the Condition of Concrete Bridge Decks
(2021-08-02)
Bridges are critical parts of the transportation infrastructure in the United States and throughout the world. During their lifecycle, reinforced-concrete bridge decks can experience distresses and defects in the form of ...
An Evaluation of Nursery Techniques and Feed Management During Culture of Marine Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei
(2005-12-15)
The use of indoor shrimp nurseries is often encouraged, especially prior to intensive and super-intensive shrimp culture. Potential benefits in subsequent grow out include; better control of stock inventory, better ...
Evaluation of Nutrition and Management Factors in the Etiology of Pododermatitis in Broiler Chickens
(2006-12-15)
The influence of nutrition and management factors in the etiology of pododermatitis (paw burns) was evaluated in three trials. Broilers of mixed sex were raised on four experimental diets with varying protein levels (high ...
Evaluation of Optimal Substrates and Fertilizers for Organic Vegetable Transplant Production in Alabama
(2008-05-15)
Successful organic vegetable production requires a healthy transplant. Presently, there are several certified organic plug substrate blends available; however, the suitability and cost of these substrates are a concern ...
Evaluation of orally and rectally administered misoprostol in a low-dose endotoxin challenge in horses
(2021-07-21)
Endotoxemia occurs in many equine diseases, resulting in systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Misoprostol demonstrates in vitro reductions in pro-inflammatory cytokine production when stimulated by endotoxin. ...
Evaluation of Paenibacillus PGPR Strains for Growth Promotion and Biocontrol of Rice Sheath Blight
(2019-04-18)
A study was conducted to evaluate PGPR strains belonging to the genus Paenibacillus for their potential as biological control agents of rice sheath blight disease caused by Rhizoctonia solani. Paenibacillus strains are ...
Evaluation of passive immunity and different vaccination protocols on the induction of local and systemic antibody responses and clinical protection of beef calves against experimental infection with bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV)
(2023-07-24)
Bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) is one of the most prevalent viruses associated with the bovine respiratory disease complex (BRDC). The persistency over time and role of local and systemic antibodies against BRSV ...
Evaluation of Photogrammetry at Different Scales
(2018-04-30)
Accelerated erosion is amplified by anthropogenic effects, which can lead to changes in stream geometry. Stream topography measurements over time quantify stream bank erosion. The goals of this project are to evaluate ...
Evaluation of physical and chemical characteristics, organoleptic attributes of sustainable use of broiler and beef co-products in the manufacture of pet treats through the utilization of a structure-forming technology
(2021-12-01)
Pet food market growth has led to increased demands for animal co-products. Evaluation of quality characteristics of pet treats developed from these co-products is necessary. Three experiments were conducted to assess ...
Evaluation of Physical Improvements Made Across a Signalized Campus Arterial
(2012-01-08)
The objective of this research was to develop and evaluate a methodology for
measuring the traffic and pedestrian effects of new physical improvements made to
Donahue Drive, a signalized arterial on the campus of Auburn ...
Evaluation of Physical Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Disorders among Reforestation Workers in the Southeastern United States
(2018-11-30)
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major concern for society due to their high prevalence and the magnitude of their direct and indirect costs. Exposure to physical risk factors in the work environment ...
Evaluation of Pile Load Testing State of Practice for ALDOT Projects
(2021-12-01)
A database of driven piles taken from archives of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) was created for the purpose of evaluating the pile load testing state of practice for ALDOT. The dataset was derived from ...
Evaluation of Pine Bark Mulch-Herbicide Combinations for Weed Control in Nursery Containers
(2017-08-03)
Weed control is a continuing challenge for greenhouse, field, and container
nursery growers across the United States. Weed control techniques in container
grown ornamentals include hand pulling, herbicide applications, ...
An Evaluation of Plant Growth Regulator, Starter Fertilizer, and Nematicide Inputs to Promote Soybean Growth and Support Greater Yield in Meloidogyne incognita Infested Fields in Alabama
(2017-04-17)
The Southern Root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, is a significant root parasite that poses a threat to sustainable production of many crops, including soybean. Management strategies for this nematode include: crop ...
Evaluation of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria on Stockpiled Bermudagrass
(2019-04-18)
A two-year, small-plot study was conducted to evaluate plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) as an alternative form of N fertilization for fall-stockpiled bermudagrass. Eighteen 1-m2 Coastal bermudagrass plots were ...
Evaluation of Platooning Efficiency for Heavy Duty Trucks using Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control
(2020-05-20)
This thesis presents an evaluation of heavy duty truck platooning efficiency through fuel and coastdown testing. The trucking industry accounts for nearly 70% of the freight shipped in the United States. These heavy duty ...
Evaluation of Post Applied S-metolachlor in Combination with Glufosinate in Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)
(2018-04-24)
Studies were conducted in Alabama in 2016 and 2017 to determine the effect of postemergence applications of glufosinate alone and glufosinate applied with S-metolachlor, using two different nozzle types, on LibertyLink®, ...
The evaluation of post-surgical processing on the measurement of cutaneous and myocutaneous biopsy specimen dimension in cats
(2013-08-28)
The purpose of this study was to determine if post surgical processing affected the dimensions of skin samples obtained from cats. A second objective was to identify factors that contributed to changes in the dimensions ...