The study evaluates the mechanical properties of a woven bamboo structure made from bamboo strips using an analytical relation and finite element simulation.The bamboo studied is a recently discovered species, Bambusa Nghiana, characterized by long internodes.Bamboo strips have lower strength at the node junctions, a feature that can be advantageou
In this paper we describe the chemical reactions of leavening agents in baking biscuits on a sound thermodynamic basis.The model is part in a sequel targetted at physical understanding of biscuit baking with Household Cleaning, Skincare and Hygiene Products the purpose of reformulation of biscuits with respect to sucrose and sodium levels.The chemi
Abstract Egg parasitoids play a significant role in biological control for lepidopteran insects, where they kill the V-Neck eggs (the first stage of the developmental cycle).Trichogramma species are the very important ones of these egg parasitoids.Under natural conditions, adult Trichogramma species are known to feed upon nectar, pollen, and honeyd