Poly (lactic) acid (PLA) composites have made their way into various applications that may require thermoforming to produce 3D shapes. Wrinkles are common in many forming processes and identification of the forming parameters to prevent them in the useful part of the mechanical component is a key consideration. Better prediction of such defects helps to significantly reduce the time required fo...

Surface litter from a natural and a sewage-enriched cypress dome in north-central Florida showed a pronounced seasonal pattern of nitrogenase (acetylene reduction) activity associated with seasonal leaf fall from deciduous trees in the domes. Samples of peat from cores indicated negligible nitrogenase activity below the surface layer. Integrating the monthly rates of nitrogen fixation (based on...

Abstract This paper presents some results of research aimed at defining a parametric tool for modelling complex decorative apparatuses domes based on geometric rules definition and building techniques. MaTiDo , Majolica Tiles Domes, is an adaptive that allows user to place “fish scale” revolution oval or elliptical ones, with ribs without ribs. can be used reproduce the look real virtually reco...