Article history: Received: 18.09.2013. Received in revised form: 21.03.2014. Accepted: 24.03.2014. Static structural analysis of a pipe during laying is usually performed by use of finite element analysis tools specialized for this purpose. In this paper, Abaqus/CAE, which is general purpose FEA software, was used for a static non-linear structural analysis of a pipe during pipe laying. The pip...

BACKGROUND Limited research exists for the effects of neurodynamic treatment techniques. Understanding short term physiological outcomes could help to better understand immediate benefits or harm of treatment. OBJECTIVES To assess the short-term effects of a straight leg raise (SLR) tensioner 'intervention' on pressure pain thresholds (PPT) and vibration thresholds (VT), and establish if addi...

To transmit the revolutions of crankshafts to camshafts and auxiliary mechanisms, ordinary automotive engines are equipped with engine components such as timing belts, timing chains and accessory drive belts. Recently, as automotive engine performance is being greatly enhanced, the requirements for their components have become increasingly demanding. In this context, autotensioners play an impo...

Abstract In equipment like high pressure vessels, there will caps on which loads of the order several thousands tons acts. Such require a huge number big-diameter bolts, often M70 to M150mm in diameter. Each bolt be subjected tremendous amount force, 300 tons. The use hand-operated wrenches apply such load is deemed out. When bolts are tightened flange, applied lost owing friction at clamping s...

BACKGROUND Retraction, atrophy and fatty infiltration are signs subsequent to chronic rotator cuff tendon tears. They are associated with an increased pennation angle and a shortening of the muscle fibers in series. These deleterious changes of the muscular architecture are not reversible with current repair techniques and are the main factors for failed rotator cuff tendon repair. Whereas fast...