Abstract: The introduction of longer last stage blading in steam turbine power plant offers significant economic and environmental benefits. The modern trend, adopted by most leading steam turbine ...

Abstract: Using stated choice survey data we report on subjects’ perceptions of the risks of hurricanes and intended relocation decisions when faced with such risks. All of the subjects were displaced by either Hurricane Katrina or ...

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI), resulting from either impact- or nonimpact blast-related mechanisms, is a devastating cause of death and disability. The cerebral blood vessels, which provide critical support for brain tissue ...