Dynamic balance has frequently been evaluated by using center of pressure (COP) during stepping movement. COP sway may be greater during stepping on foam rubber, which is a kind of external load. This study aimed to examine the effect of leg-joint angles and COP sway during stepping on a spot in 13 young male adults (mean age 25.6 ± 4.8 years, mean height 170.6 ± 5.2 cm, mean mass 69.1 ± 8.2 kg...

Laboratory scale mechanical performances on six plant produced mixtures; three semi-dense surface courses and dense binder modified with engineered crumb rubber (ECR) using the dry process are presented. The two types of mixtures investigated fulfilled for most part, requirements Swiss and/or US standards regarding volumetric properties, water sensitivity rutting. In advanced testing where no e...

In general, the physical and rheological properties of asphalt binder are directly affecting resistance mix to permanent deformation (rutting), water damage, thermal cracking. The degradation in these leads severe distresses that appear pavement and, consequently, make repair maintenance very expensive. Since modified-asphalt cement may help minimize such aforementioned distresses, this researc...

A prediction method for rubber curing process has historically received considerable attention in manufacturing process for rubber article with relatively large size. In recent years, there exists increasing demand for simulation driven design which will cut down the cost and time required for product development. In case of the rubber with relatively large dimensions, low thermal conductivity ...

In this study, the interaction between the silica filler and polydimethylsiloxanes (PDMS) was investigated from the aspects of the bound rubber and morphological characterization. With special attention to the dynamic properties, the dynamic test was conducted by dynamic shear rheometer. The results show that the modified fillers disperse uniformly within PDMS matrix without aggregation and con...

      Wetability of biocompatible polymers can be improved by plasma surface modification. The purpose of this study was to surface modify an experimental poly (dimethylsiloxane) rubber (PDMS) material in order to improve its wetability and biocompatibility. Surface properties of the PDMS were characterized using contact angles measurement for wetability analysis. Samples of experimental silico...