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Autor:
Faith M. Johnson, Alejandra C. Ortiz
Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Earth Science, Vol 11 (2023)
Small Island Nations, often comprised of Atolls, are at considerable risk of climate change impacts from sea-level rise to coral acidification to increasing cyclone intensity; understanding how they will change in the coming century is vital for clim
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https://doaj.org/article/bf47decc77ca4c89a24fde6e0eb3b17c
Autor:
Hanieh Moghadam, Alejandra C. Ortiz
Publikováno v:
Water, Vol 15, Iss 22, p 3884 (2023)
Marine hydrokinetic (MHK) devices hold the promise of expanding renewable energy production by tapping into the power of waves and currents for electricity generation. However, these devices remain in the developmental stage, necessitating research t
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/b7cd6cee567344d8afb64f1148ff0719
Autor:
Behrooz Ferdowsi, John D. Gartner, Kerri N. Johnson, Alan Kasprak, Kimberly L. Miller, William Nardin, Alejandra C. Ortiz, Alejandro Tejedor
Publikováno v:
Earth's Future, Vol 9, Iss 11, Pp n/a-n/a (2021)
Abstract Over the last several decades, the study of Earth surface processes has progressed from a descriptive science to an increasingly quantitative one due to advances in theoretical, experimental, and computational geosciences. The importance of
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https://doaj.org/article/ade8c0745b184b8383e1b988b014bb75
Publikováno v:
Canadian Geotechnical Journal. 60:471-487
To design the foundation system of waterway bridges, Load and Resistance Factor Design guidelines suggest use of deterministic scour depth prediction models. Understanding the inherent bias of deterministic scour depth prediction models will advance
Autor:
Faith M. Johnson, Alejandra C. Ortiz
Publikováno v:
Shore & Beach. :10-16
Marshes along the coast of North Carolina are currently at risk due to ongoing land loss, and as they are highly productive waterways, understanding the processes driving land loss is critical. By focusing on two marshes adjacent to waterways — Roa
Publikováno v:
Journal of Hydrology. 619:129280
Publikováno v:
Computers and Geotechnics. 153:105093
Autor:
Alejandra C. Ortiz, Andrew D. Ashton
Publikováno v:
Marine Geology. 412:173-186
Atolls, which develop as reef-building coral platforms extend to near sea level, typically consist of a shallow reef flat encircling a central lagoon. Often, sub-aerial islets, known as motu or reef islands, consisting of sand, gravel, and coral detr
Publikováno v:
Journal of Hydrology. 597:126177
Local bridge scour, which is defined as the loss of soil particles/mass surrounding a pier foundation due to the flowing water-induced shear stresses, is a primary cause of bridge failure in the United States and worldwide. Current practice of bridge