Computational Welding Mechanics, CWM, can not only be used for RSDP, Residual Stress and Distortion Prediction [1]. It can also be used for a broad range of applications such as remaining life time analyses of reactors, pressure vessels, boilers, furnaces, tubeand pipe systems. As well as the Manufacturing Engineering process of integrated metallic structures that is the engineering discipline ...

In today’s networked world, a plenitude of data is spread across a variety of data sources with different data models and structures. In order to leverage the potential of distributed data, effective methods for the integrated utilization of heterogeneous data sources are required. In this paper, we propose a model for the integration of the two predominant types of data sources, (object-)relat...

The transformer leakage inductance is one of the limiting factors for pulse shape quality in high voltage pulsed power (HVPP) converters that are essential applications such as cancer treatment, particle accelerators, and free electron lasers. Cone winding matrix (CWM) transformers commonly used HVPP they offer low insulation distance. This paper proposes an improved Triple-2D (iT2D) model CWM ...

Compliant Wren mechanisms (CWM) constitute specific compliant structures of particular interest. Derived from mechanisms, they can exhibit a large variety motions, quasi translation to rotation. In this paper, the development models for analysis and synthesis CWM is considered. A kinematic model introduced first assess all possible motions when used as an actuator. Then static stress expression...

BACKGROUND/AIMS This study examines the longitudinal effect of metabolic syndrome (MetS) on brain-aging indices among cognitively normal (CN) and amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) groups [single-domain aMCI (saMCI) and multiple-domain aMCI (maMCI)]. METHODS The study population included 739 participants (CN = 226, saMCI = 275, and maMCI = 238) from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging...

Key messageThe use of structural diversity indices can be efficient tools to increase understanding changes in soil carbon storage as a key ecosystem function along the oak dieback intensity.Investigating relationships between biodiversity and functions within mass‐ratio niche complementary hypotheses is still challenging issue terrestrial ecology. These have not been studied gradient disturban...

Tripterygium wilfordii Hook.f. (TWHF) is a traditional Chinese herb long used for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment, in modern times, often in the form of various Tripterygium wilfordii Hook.f. preparations (TWPs). This systematic review and meta-analysis focuses on analyzing the clinical efficacy and safety of TWPs in the treatment of RA. Databases were searched to collect the randomized con...