Two-dimensional linear elasticity problems are approximately solved by a mixed finite-element method based on Raviart-Thomas-Nedelec spaces; maximum-norm error estimates of optimal rate and almost optimal regularity are derived for the displacement field, and of optimal regularity and almost optimal rate for the stress tensor. The superconvergence of the approximate displacement field to the L2...

We have demonstrated displacementand frequency-noise-free laser interferometry (DFI) by partially implementing a recently proposed optical configuration using bidirectional Mach-Zehnder interferometers (MZIs). This partial implementation, the minimum necessary to be called DFI, has confirmed the essential feature of DFI: the combination of two MZI signals can be carried out in a way that cancel...

Position sensing in MEMS is often based on the principle of varying capacitance [1]. Alternative position sensing principles include using integrated optical waveguides [2] or varying thermal conductance [3]. Lantz et al demonstrated a thermal displacement sensor achieving nanometre resolution on a 100μm range. However a multi-mask production process and manual assembly were needed to fabricate...

AIM The aim of the present study was to analyse the effects of training performed on a rotating, motorised platform (the Huber/SpineForce device from LPG Systems, Valence, France) intended to improve, postural control and muscle function. SUBJECTS Twelve healthy adults (divided into a sedentary group and an active group) took part in a two-month training programme (involving three sessions a ...

This paper describes the results of an extensive study on the seismic behavior of a structure with damper and without damper under different earthquake acceleration frequency like Earthquake Altadena, Earthquake Lucerne and Earthquake New Hall. It is observed through nonlinear time history analysis that maximum displacement, maximum base shear and maximum acceleration can be effectively reduced...