Abstract: Analytical methods for calculating fuel pin cladding bending and ovalling stresses due to pin bundle-duct mechanical interaction taking into account nonlinear creep are presented. Calculated results ...

Abstract: Construction in the United Kingdom enjoys the unenviable status of having the lowest representation of women and members of ethnic minority groups of all major industries and sectors. Despite considerable efforts to diversify ...

Abstract: Projected changes in the intensity of severe rain events over the North African Sahel – falling from large mesoscale convective systems – cannot be directly assessed from global climate models due their inadequate resolution ...

Abstract: Many reinforced concrete pipes currently in service are experiencing unsafe levels of deterioration, and if left unattended may become susceptible to collapse. Rather than proceeding with full replacements, many municipalities ...

Abstract: The effects of suction surface film cooling on aerodynamic losses are investigated using an experimental apparatus designed especially for this purpose. A symmetric airfoil with the same transonic ...

Abstract: A superconducting 40 kG magnet system 4 meters long is now operating which bends the 30 billion electron volt primary proton beam produced by the Brookhaven Alternating Gradient Synchrotron. ...

Abstract: Lumbar arthrodesis or spinal fusion is usually performed to relieve back pain, and regain functionality from degenerative disc disease, trauma, etc. Fusion is determined from radiographic images ...