An effective method is developed for calculation of the sensitivity and robustness of the forced response levels for strongly nonlinear structures. The sensitivity coefficients are determined with respect to parameters of friction contact interfaces, parameters of linear components of an assembled structure, frequency and level of excitation forces. Equations for determination of firstand secon...

Abbreviations: DSCG: Disodium Cromoglycate; BPT: Bronchial Provocation Test; SPT: Skin Prick Test; BU: Biologic Unit; FVC: Forced Vital Capacity; FEV1: Forced Expiratory Value in 1 Second; IAR: Immediate (Early) Asthmatic Response; LAR: Late Asthmatic Response; DLAR: Dual Late Asthmatic Response (a combination of IAR and LAR); DYAR: Delayed Asthmatic Response; DDYAR: Dual Delayed Asthmatic Resp...

asthma management is a major concern because some asthmatic patients either do not respond or else hardly respond to treatment. therefore in the present study, an attempt has been made to determine the predictors of treatment response in asthmatic patients. thirty six asthmatic adults including 13 male and 23 female were studied dur¬ing a 3 month treatment period. asthma symptom score (ss) and ...