RESULTS: Reconstruction was achieved without any failure or NAC losses in all 40/40 breasts, 20 bilateral targeted two stage risk reducing mastopexy/reduction and NSM/ SIR procedures. Patients median BMI was 30(22–44). Six patients were smokers and one had hypertension. Anatomical shaped silicone implants were used in all cases, average size 555 cc, (310 to 690). Average OR time for NSM/ SIR wa...

This paper presents the effectiveness of strengthening slab–column connections against punching shear failure with near surface–mounted (NSM) carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) bars. The experimental program consists preparing and testing eight samples, two control, six strengthened samples. main variables experiment are layout cross-sectional area CFRP results show that NSM increases ultim...

In the current paper, different methods of repairing a pre-cracked reinforced concrete beam (RCB) were reviewed and described briefly. Afterward, near-surface mounted (NSM) technique was used to simulate reinforcement RCB using carbon fiber polymer (CFRP) laminated layer. To do this end, Firstly, based on previous experimental analytical studies limitations dimensions specified, then Minitab so...

The goal of this article is to explore the characteristics of North American anarchists who are union members. New social movement (NSM) theories suggest that movements have changed in recent decades to focus less on economic issues and have divorced themselves from the working class. The union membership of anarchists is related to subjective working-class status, age, being from North America...

INTRODUCTION Breast cancer has a lifetime incidence of one in eight women. Over the past three decades there has been a move towards breast conservation and a focus on aesthetic outcomes while maintaining oncological safety. For some patients, mastectomy is the preferred option. There is growing interest in the potential use of nipple sparing mastectomy (NSM). However, oncological safety remain...

Lactation and breast milk can hold great value and meaning for grieving mothers who have experienced a recent death of an infant. Donation to a human milk bank (HMB) as an alternative to discarding breast milk is one means of respecting the value of breast milk. There is little research, national policy discussion, or organizational representation in Australia on the subject of breast milk dona...

Abstract This paper presents an experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of proposed carbon manually made fibre-reinforced polymer (MMFRP) folded sheet for shear strengthening nine RC beams using near-surface mounted (NSM) method, in addition unstrengthened control beam. In laboratory, MMFRP sheets were manufactured. is by folding FRP into appropriate groove widths. Carbon with varying ...

This article investigates the reliability of three existing near-surface mounted (NSM) fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bond strength models including ACI 440.2R-17 model and two fracture mechanics-based models. Various load combinations reduction factors included in guidelines CSA S806-12(17) standard are considered. The uncertainty is evaluated using data gathered from 451 experimental specimen...

In unreinforced masonry walls, failure due to out -of-plane bending causes the majority of the material damages and loss of human life. Therefore, the development of effective strengthening techniques needs to be addressed. Near-surface mounted (NSM) FRP rods are now emerging as a promising technique for increasing flexural and shear strength of structural members. The aim of this research prog...