This paper presents the results of finite-element simulations leading to development a design method using direct strength (DSM) for transversely loaded thin-walled steel beams prone local and distortional buckling failures at elevated temperatures. The systematic extensive numerical parametric study covers different dimensions sections, temperature distributions in cross-section, grades load r...

The aim of this article is to investigate how the stress triaxiality affects plastic deformation behavior high-density polyethylene using an approach combining experiments and micromechanics-based modeling. stress-strain along with cavitation damage accumulation are experimentally quantified under well-controlled transversal response hourglass-shaped tensile specimens different curvature radii ...

Presences of plastics in aquatic environment, and their possible cascading along the food chain are an environmental concern. To understand current setup pollution, we submit evolution industry, production process, magnitude produced plastic waste generated. In second section, give over view sources micro environment including; domestic, leisure, aquaculture, maritime activities horticulture. T...

Different antibiotics have different characteristics but the aspect of antibiotic stability is the main concern of the pharmacist when dispensing the drug. The stability of drug such as chemical stability, physical stability, microbiological stability, therapeutic stability and toxicological stability will ensure its therapeutic effect. There are some factors that may affect antibiotics’ effect...

OBJECTIVES To provide the practicing surgeon with data to make an informed economic decision regarding conversion from analog to digital photography. METHODS A cost analysis of photography based on 35-mm vs digital platforms (low-, medium-, and high-cost hardware). RESULTS Break-even thresholds for the investment in a digital platform of low, medium, and high costs were 3674, 15,789, and 34...

“South Korea is the plastic surgery capital of the world.” This is how Korean plastic surgery was described in the Washington Post in 2015 [1]. Korea seems to be consolidating its position as a leading plastic surgery nation. However, to survive the fierce competition among plastic surgeons and to satisfy patients’ high­ est expectations, plastic surgeons must sustain their efforts over the lon...

After initiating a trial series of art classes for plastic surgery residents, the authors recommend that art education, including hands-on training and art appreciation, becomes part of an aesthetic surgery training curriculum.

The Milestone Project in plastic surgery was created to define training outcomes and measure progress as a trainee progresses from novice to expert. The Plastic Surgery Milestones represent a framework with graduated measures to ensure the learner and program faculty know the expected intermediate and long-term competencies, and can more accurately measure where an individual is on the expected...

Strengthening of existing circular reinforced concrete columns by CFRP confinement