Abstract: Firms are connected with other firms through a variety of economic relationships that can be viewed as a form of social network. Resource-dependency theory (RDT) suggests that formal joint ventures among firms occur as a ...

Abstract: A theory is presented which allows calculation of the mechanical forces during comminution grinding of coal and minerals in vertical roller mills.

Abstract: This article presents a critical analysis of all the major pathways to produce hydrogen and to utilize it as an energy carrier to generate heat or electricity. The approach taken is to make ...

Abstract: A new ball wheel design for fully mobile omnidirectional vehicles is presented. This ball wheel mechanism yields a unique vehicle design that is not only omnidirectional with no kinematic ...

Abstract: This article discusses the definition of the practice of professional engineering through practice and education. The definition is compared with the existing educational practices and faculty. Many faculty are not ...

Abstract: Recent data indicate U.S. design and construction firms have been losing market share in international business. An ASCE task committee assesses the impact of a global economy on U.S. firms and concludes that the firms may ...

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