An Experimental Study on the Effect of Distance and Sheltering Area of a Group of Linearly Arranged Sacrificial Piles on Reducing Local Scour around a Circular Bridge Pier under Clear-Water Conditions

One of the major problems associated with bridge piers is ensuring their safety against local scouring caused by the erosive action of flow.Numerous countermeasures have been developed and tested to solve this problem, among which sacrificial piles are highly recognized due to their high performance, economy, durability, and ease of construction.Se

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Pneumonitis after Inhalation of Mercury Vapours

A 43-year-old man presented to hospital with pneumonia but only after discharge from hospital did he admit to deliberate prior inhalation Croakies of mercury.His pulmonary involvement appeared to resolve almost completely with antibiotics and supportive care.Nevertheless, persisting elevated urinary excretion of mercury required two Gift Set course

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