Previous research has shown how dynamical systems theory provides a relevant framework for investigating decision-making behavior in sport. The aim of this study was to adopt concepts and tools from nonlinear dynamics in examining effects of boxer-target distance and perceived punching efficiency on emergent decision-making during a typical practice task in boxing. Results revealed the existenc...

DESCRIPTION A 39-year-old mechanic presented with a 6-week history of activity-related ulnar sided wrist pain in his dominant right hand after punching injury. History, physical examination, and imaging were consistent with a hamate body fracture nonunion. The patient underwent open reduction internal fixation and went on to bony union and restoration of function.

We conducted a controlled experiment to test the plant vigor and the plant stress hypotheses. The two hypotheses associate plant physiological conditions to insect feeding mode and performance. We exposed tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum, to different types of growing conditions: optimal (vigorous plants), resource based stress (water and/or nutrient deficit), and physical stress (punched hole i...

We describe a technique for femtosecond laser-assisted preparation of donor tissue for Boston type 1 keratoprosthesis to provide accurate double punching of the donor tissue for optimized alignment in the visual axis. The technique was reproducibly performed in four donor corneas mounted in an artificial anterior chamber. This technique can provide optically centered donor tissue with smooth tr...

Reinforced concrete flat slabs are used worldwide in multi-story buildings. In these slabs, the design is often governed by punching shear and serviceability. The mitigation of issues during usually leads to increased raw material consumption costs. Previous studies have shown that using Fiber Concrete (FRC) or High-Strength (HSC) only at vicinity column, while casting rest slab with Normal Str...

Abstract The Both bonded and unbonded prestressing tendons may be used to reinforce post-tensioned (PT) concrete members. binding state of have an impact on how well different types PT elements function in flexural shear loads. Inverted-U shape reinforcement was experimentally enhance the behavior structural elements. obtained results confirmed proposed model’s accuracy for both slabs beams (bo...

During dredging activities, a large amount of dredged clay slurry or lump is produced. A dumping site composed soft near the water body often used to deposit fill. Soil-cement columns are commonly employed treat ground for this application. Under fill, failure dominates behaviour composite ground. Hence, soil-cement slab needed form load transfer platform above columns, which costly. As an alte...

Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) rebars are being increasingly used to reinforce concrete structures that require long-term resistance a corrosive environment. This study presents structural performance of large scale two-way slabs reinforced with FRP rebars, and their performances were compared against conventional steel concrete. Both carbon (CFRP) basalt (BFRP) considered as replacement. Exper...

Nowadays, concrete with strength higher than 50 MPa is utilized due to the ever increasing need for higher strength and prolonged healing properties. Despite the widespread use of high-strength concrete, only a few research projects have been conducted on the punching shear strength of high-strength concrete slabs. Reinforced concrete flat slabs are widely employed in structural systems. The lo...