INTRODUCTION Shotcrete lining forms an integral part of conventional tunneling and is widely applied for underground excavations. Early strength gain of the shotcrete is a crucial aspect for ground support and safety of operatives. Strength requirements are dependent on various factors such as lining thickness, ground type, excavation size and tunnel depth. The early strength gain is typically ...

Uridine diphosphoglucose dehydrogenase (UDPGD) is the enzyme responsible for the production of uridine diphospho(UDP)-glucuronate, an essential monosaccharide in the biosynthesis of hyaluronan, which is found in high concentrations in normal synovial fluid. Synovial lining cells have been implicated in the synthesis of hyaluronan, but the degree to which they are adapted metabolically to this f...

This paper discusses scientific research in the direction of energy saving and efficiency heat transfer processes. In this direction, particular, optimization design modernization exchange processes, as well development resource-saving technologies, it is necessary to reconsider lining thickness induction melting furnaces. The on lining, consists thermodynamic thermal processes taking place liq...

Colonization of soft lining materials with microorganisms, espe­ cially Candida albicans, is a common clinical problem. Silicone­based soft li ning materials have been found to be particularly susceptible to Candi­ dal adhesion. This study investigated the Candida albicans adhesion to 6 silicone­based soft lining materials (Molloplast­B, Mollosil, Ufigel P, Ufigel C, Soft Liner and Luci­sof). F...

The aim of this study was to investigate joint mobility, segmental and general spinal mobility and their interrelationship in 607 women working as homecare personnel. Joint mobility (mainly peripheral) was estimated using the "Beighton" score. Spinal posture and mobility were measured by Debrunner's kyphometer. Passive segmental mobility and pain provocation were estimated manually. Reliability...

We investigate the effect of steel plate lining at the rear face of the reinforced concrete panel on the ballistic properties using the semi-empirical model. We determine the structure of the two-layered shield that provides the maximum critical velocity for a given area density and depends on the mechanical properties of concrete and characteristics of the reinforcement. It is found that the o...

Objective: Segmental cystic dilatation of the ureter is extremely rare in adults. This article presents a case segmental left with proximal dilated upper and ipsilateral atrophied kidney, while distal normal calibration. Case: Excision cyst kidney was done. should be considered differential diagnosis intra-abdominal mass.

BACKGROUND Postural rehabilitation emphasizing on motor control training of segmental spinal movements has been proposed to effectively reduce the scoliotic spinal deformities in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). However, information regarding the impairments of segmental spinal movement control involving segmental spinal stabilizers in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis remains limited. Exam...