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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Civil Engineering

Exploring the Seven Characteristics of Living Things in Science: Organization, Metabolism, Growth and Development, Reproduction, Response to Stimuli, Homeostasis, and Adaptation.

characteristics distance travelled, speed, size of sediment, gradient of slope, water content. of living things Living things are characterized by a set of features that distinguish them...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Civil Engineering

Understanding Shear Strength: Importance, Measurement, and Factors Affecting Durability in Engineering Materials

shear strength 1. cohesion of particles 2. friction between particles (large angular = greater friction)3. vegetation (root binding) Shear strength refers to the ability of a material...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Civil Engineering

Understanding Shear Stress: Definition, Examples, and Importance in Mechanical Engineering

shear stress 1. gradient (steeper = gravity more effective).2. slope undercutting (natural v human). Shear stress is the force that a fluid or solid exerts on a...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Civil Engineering

Mastering the Science of Enzyme Kinetics: Exploring the Michaelis-Menten Equation for Optimal Substrate Concentration

mm equation stress greater than strength The MM equation, also known as the Michaelis-Menten equation, is a mathematical equation that describes the rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction....

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Civil Engineering

Understanding the Risks of Increased Water in Slopes: Mitigation and Management Strategies

increased water in slope lubricates particles, reducing friction (decrease strength). adds weight, increased gravitational forces (increase stress).pore water pressure increased, = cohesion decreases (increase stress). Increased water...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Civil Engineering

Types of Rocks: Understanding Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks

rock type granite/limestone able to hold vertical slope. sands/clay only stable at low angles. Rocks can be classified into three major types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. 1....

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Civil Engineering

Unpacking Rock Type Inconsistency: Reasons, Implications and Geological Significance

rock type inconsistency weak over strong, more prone to landslips. Rock type inconsistency refers to a situation where different types of rocks are found in close proximity...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Civil Engineering

Understanding the Significance of Geological Structures in Earth’s Crust

geological structure dip of rocks/faults. Heavily fractured/jointed rocks more prone to weathering processes. Geological structure refers to the arrangement of rocks and minerals in the Earth’s crust....