Abstract: The dynamic behavior of a fully clamped rectangular plate impacted by a rigid knife-edge is studied in this paper. Based on the variational finite difference method, a numerical model of dynamic ...

Abstract: Curing of fiber-resin mixtures is often the critical and productivity controlling step in the fabrication of thermosetting-matrix composites. The long processing times (and costs) have remained ...

Abstract: This study contributes to the critical need for safety assessment tools for existing reinforced concrete structures. Of particular concern is the possibility of collapse due to shear failure followed by axial failure of ...

Abstract: Time-dependent relaxation processes continue after forming of sheet metal components. Mechanical properties and even the shape of the part may evolve with time. Beverage can ends, made of an ...

Abstract: A new model for muscle tissue heat transfer has been developed using Myrhage and Eriksson’s [23] description of a muscle tissue cylinder surrounding secondary (s) vessels as the basic heat ...

Abstract: Erbium, chromium: yttrium, scandium, gallium, garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) lasers are currently being investigated for disinfecting the root canal system. Prior to using laser therapy, it is important to ...

Abstract: Indocyanine green (ICG) dye angiography has been used by ophthalmologists for routine examination of the choroidal vasculature in human eyes for more than 20years. In this study, a new approach ...

Abstract: In this study, in vivo animal experiments are performed on implanted xenograph prostatic tumors in nude mice to investigate enhanced laser energy absorption in the tumors by an intratumoral ...