The morphological characteristics of aggregate include outline shape, angularity, and surface texture, which determine the mutual extrusion friction between aggregates, significantly affect performance asphalt pavement. At present, research on coarse is mainly focused indoor visual identification technology (AIMS, XCT, etc.), in applicability proposed shape characterization index weak, these in...

Dimensional accuracy and geometric characteristics of the manufactured parts bear significant importance in product assembly. In Rapid Investment Casting, these can be affected by printing parameters Additive Manufacturing method used pattern production process. Stereolithography is one important AM techniques mostly exploited RIC due to its accuracy, smooth surface, precision. However, effect ...

The shell liner type, rotation speed, and ball filling percent are the key factors influencing the charge behavior inside the SAG mills, and consequently, their performance. In this work, the milling operation of industrial SAG mills is investigated using the Discrete Element Method (DEM). First, an industrial SAG mill with dimensions of 9.50 m × 4.42 m that has a Smooth-type liner is sim...

Introduction This study investigated the efficacy of Chinese calligraphy handwriting (CCH) for the awakening of patients under a vegetative state after stroke. The theories, the instrument, and the treatment protocols were reported. A single case of a severe stroke patient who was in a coma state for 2 years is presented in this study. The objectives were to apply finger writing as a new method...

We report two experiments designed to investigate cross-modal correspondences between a range of seven olfactory stimuli and both the pitch and instrument class of sounds as well as the angularity of visually presented shapes. The results revealed that odors were preferentially matched to musical features: For example, the odors of candied orange and iris flower were matched to significantly hi...

STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review of prospectively collected data. OBJECTIVE To assess the value of the deformity angular ratio (DAR, maximum Cobb measurement divided by number of vertebrae involved) in evaluating the severity of spinal deformity, and predicting the risk of neurologic deficit in posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Although the literature ...

PURPOSE To examine whether corneal hydration control is impaired in corneas with endothelial morphologic changes (increased variation in cell size and cell angularity) due to long-term low gas-permeable contact lens wear. METHODS Twenty-one long-term wearers of low gas-permeable contact lenses (mean age, 41 years +/- 8 SD) and 18 age-matched controls (mean age, 42 years +/- 8 SD) were studied...

Introduction: The Onboard Autonomous Science Investigation System (OASIS) evaluates geologic data gathered by a planetary rover [1]. This analysis is used to identify new science opportunities during a rover traverse. A planning and scheduling component enables new science measurements to be safely added to the rover current command sequence. Recent tests have highlighted the identification of ...

Porosity and permeability define the reservoir quality of a sandstone. are controlled by primary sedimentary characteristics subsequent diagenetic modification. Grain size, sorting, detrital mineralogy, matrix content defined at point deposition. Bioturbation, infiltration, continued alteration reactive minerals soft sediment deformation can occur soon after deposition and, together with charac...

Abstract. Purpose. A study was carried out to assess the influence of inbreeding coefficient, calculated according Wright – Kislovsky formula, and level homozygosityon on STR-markers indicators assessment breeding value linear exterior. Methods. The object were daughters (n = 42 245) 355 Black-and-White Holstein sires in Moscow region. calculation made taking into account at least 10 per sire. ...