This paper proposes a novel approach for the formulation of elastic modulus of both normal-strength concrete (NSC) and high-strength concrete (HSC) using a variant of genetic programming (GP), namely linear genetic programming (LGP). LGP-based models relate the modulus of elasticity of NSC and HSC to the compressive strength, as similarly presented in several codes of practice. The models are d...

A No early warning signals for stochastic transitions driven by large but constant strength of stochasticity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 B No early warning signals for stochastic transitions in agent based models driven by large but constant strength of stochasticity. . . . . . . . . . . . 5 C Sensitivity analysis for early warning signals of crashes in DJI. . . . . . . 6 D...

1. Hypokalaemic periodic paralysis is characterized by attacks of muscle weakness. Glucose, insulin and an abnormal regulation of ATP-sensitive potassium channels may be involved in these attacks. We studied the effect of hyperglycaemia and of the potassium channel opener pinacidil on insulin release and muscle strength in patients with hypokalaemic periodic paralysis. 2. Insulin release was as...

Purpose: To investigate the association of standard measures of frailty to visual acuity and contrast sensitivity. Methods: Time to walk a measured course, handgrip strength, peak expiratory flow rate, ability to stand from a sitting position without using arms, best-corrected visual acuity, and contrast sensitivity were assessed at the third examination (1998-2000) of the Beaver Dam Eye Study....

The bandwidth and sensitivity of traditional terahertz detection devices are limited by material properties working temperature. Here, we proposed a four-level Rydberg atom method, which can realize real-time for the absolute strength electric field under room temperature with 0-5 THz. By theoretical analysis formula derivation, relation among strength, excitation energy level, coupling photoel...

[Purpose] The aim of the study was to investigate the ability of Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament testing to detect carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as moderate-to-severe carpal tunnel syndrome using varying thresholds and methods. [Subjects] Clinical and electrophysiological data of 62 patients (124 hands) with a mean age of 49.09±10.5 years were evaluated in this study. [Methods] Sensitivity and ...

A flow-induced cell movement assay combined with a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technique was developed to quantify the agglutination strength, derived from the standard tube-agglutination test. Red blood cells (RBCs), based on the ABO blood group system, were specifically captured by anti-A and/or anti-B antibodies immobilized on a sensor surface. The agglutination strength corresponds to t...

This study explores the use of an individual's genetic (IGFS) and environmental factor score (IEFS), constructed using genetic model fitting of a multivariate strength phenotype. Maximal isometric and dynamic strength measures, one maximal repetition load (1RM) and muscle cross-sectional area (MCSA) were measured in 25 monozygotic and 16 dizygotic twin pairs. The use of IGFS and IEFS in predict...

The influence of the strain rate on plasticization effect (PE) ultrafine-grained (UFG) Al-1.47Cu-0.34Zr (wt%) alloy structured by high pressure torsion. A significant increase in plasticity (more than 2 times) while maintaining a level strength (ultimate tensile ~465 MPa) UFG was achieved as result additional deformation-heat treatment (DHT), consisting low-temperature annealing and small defor...