COMPREHENSIVE AHEAD PROSPECTING OF TUNNELS IN SEVERELY WEATHERED ROCK MASS ENVIRONMENTS WITH HIGH WATER INRUSH RISK: A CASE STUDY IN SHAANXI PROVINCE

Comprehensive Ahead Prospecting of Tunnels in Severely Weathered Rock Mass Environments with High Water Inrush Risk: A Case Study in Shaanxi Province

The ahead geological prospecting of severely weathered surrounding rock in a tunnel is challenging due to complex geological conditions.Hence, the best approach is to use a variety of geophysical exploration methods.In this study, we have applied seismic, electrical resistivity (ER), and transient electromagnetic (TEM) methodologies for ahead prosp

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Linking experienced barriers during daily travel and transport poverty in peripheral rural areas: the case of Zeeland, the Netherlands

Swag People living in peripheral rural areas are often considered to be prone to transport poverty and inaccessibility to activities.Previous identifications of transport poverty have mainly relied on accessibility measures based on land-use and transport data.However, such measures may be very different from how people themselves perceive accessib

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The Salt Swap intervention to reduce salt intake in people with high blood pressure: protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background High salt intake is a risk factor for hypertension and cardiovascular disease.Reducing salt intake has been shown to reduce blood pressure.Despite population-level interventions, including product reformulation and public awareness campaigns, adult salt consumption in the UK still exceeds recommendations; this is primarily due t

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