The nonlinear dynamic model of rotor-bearing-seal system with crack in shaft is set up based on the coupling model of nonlinear oil-film force and Muszyska’s nonlinear seal fluid force. The dynamic vibration characteristics of the rotor-bearing-seal system and the effects of physical and structural parameters of labyrinth seal and crack fault on movement character of the rotor were analyzed. Th...

Surface elevation is a critical data for geo-science study. As far as some regions with rapidly-changing in landform, analyzing the surface elevation of different periods help provide scientific basis for regional economic & social sustained development. Jiangsu coast is force tide zone, and the complicated sediment dynamical environment, gently rolling tidal-flat landform, huge spatial differe...

AIM To evaluate retention of complete denture base with different types of posterior palatal seals. MATERIAL AND METHODS Ten male patients between the age group of 50 years to 60 years were selected for the study. After the primary and secondary impressions were taken, five casts were made including a cast without posterior palatal seal, a cast with single bead posterior palatal seal, a cast ...

The study of ecological convergence, the evolution of similar traits on multiple occasions in response to similar conditions, is a powerful method for developing and testing adaptive hypotheses. However, despite the great attention paid to geographic variation and the foraging ecology of birds, surprisingly few cases of convergent or parallel feeding adaptations have been adequately documented....

[1] On the basis of Colorado State University (CSU) Na lidar observations over full diurnal cycles from May 2002 to April 2006, a harmonic analysis was performed to extract semidiurnal perturbations in mesopause region temperature and zonal and meridional winds over Fort Collins, Colorado (40.6 N, 105.1 W). The observed monthly results are in good agreement with MF radar tidal climatology for U...

Behavioral techniques were used to determine underwater masked hearing thresholds for a northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris), a harbor seal (Phoca vitulina), and a California sea lion (Zalophus californianus). Octave-band white noise maskers were centered at five test frequencies ranging from 200 to 2500 Hz; a slightly wider noise band was used for testing at 100 Hz. Critical ratios...

BACKGROUND Occludin, a tight junction protein, plays an important role in maintaining the integrity of the lung epithelial barrier; however, its role in ventilation-induced lung injury has not been explored. Here, we measured the expression of occludin with different tidal volumes. Our study indicated that the level of occludin was significantly decreased and alveolar permeability was increased...

The presence of mastitis in bred dairy heifers can adversely affect the development of milkproducing tissues, leading to less than maximal milk production and increased somatic cell counts (SCC) during their first lactation. Use of nonlactating cow therapy has been beneficial in curing existing intramammary infections (IMI), and teat sealants have been beneficial in preventing new IMI from deve...