have continued to use the same analytical system (that is, the same sample preparation and decomposition methods, with atomic absorption spectroscopy as the final determination step) to determine 13 elements in stream and lake sediments collected for the RGS program. In the early 1980s, simultaneous determination of 30 elements or more by inductively coupled plasma emission spectroscopy (ICP-ES...

In this paper, a combination method has been developed by coupling Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithms (MOGA) and Finite Element Method (FEM). This method has been applied for determination of the optimal stacking sequence of laminated composite plate against buckling. The most important parameters in optimization of a laminated composite plate such as, angle, thickness, number, and material of ...

Sound working of transmitting power is very essential. For immaculate working of the machines, bearings play an important and critical role. Standard monitoring methods of performance evaluation of rolling element bearings with high degree of reliability are yet to be explored. Authors have proposed rolling element bearing test rig for the same [3]. The formulation requires essentially the elec...

The block economic value (BEV) of a single-metal deposit is calculated based on the metal content and the related costs. The common methods available for calculating BEV are just based upon the profitable elements, and the effects of undesirable elements on BEV are not considered. However, in multi-element deposits, the effects of other elements existing in the blocks on BEV should be considere...

Progress in elemental trace analysis means that lower con— centrations can be determined in a more reliable and efficient way. The demands posed to trace element analysis follow generally the tendency that lower and lower concentrations should be determined in matrices which become more and more complex. The most economical scientific strategy depends strongly on the element to be determined, o...