The residual stresses created by deep drawing of AISI-1010 cups were investigated by means of neutron diffraction. The wall thickness of the cups was below 3.0 mm, for which 8–10 through-thickness measurements were conducted. It was found that the axial, and tangential stress profiles are similar to what is expected from a bending–unbending operation, but it also exhibits a strong dependence on...

We develop an anisotropic perfectly matched layer (PML) method for solving the time harmonic electromagnetic scattering problems in which the PML coordinate stretching is performed only in one direction outside a cuboid domain. The PML parameters such as the thickness of the layer and the absorbing medium property are determined through sharp a posteriori error estimates. Combined with the adap...

We present the first quantitative measurements of shape and energy variation in non-Euclidean plates. Using environmentally responsive gel, we construct non-Euclidean disks of constant imposed Gaussian curvature, K(tar). We vary the disks' thickness t(0) and measure the dependence of configurations, surface curvature, and energy content on t(0). For K(tar)<0, configurations are of a single wavy...

Stretching is a common activity used by athletes, older adults, rehabilitation patients, and anyone participating in a fitness program. While the benefits of stretching are known, controversy remains about the best type of stretching for a particular goal or outcome. The purpose of this clinical commentary is to discuss the current concepts of muscle stretching interventions and summarize the e...

formability of automotive friction stir welded twb (tailor welded blank) sheets isnumerically investigated in biaxial stretching based on hemispherical dome stretch (hds) test infour automotive sheets of aluminum alloy 6111-t4, 5083-h18, 5083-o and dp590 steel, havingdifferent thicknesses. the effects of the weld zone modeling and the thickness ratio on formabilityare evaluated. in order to car...

the purpose of the present study was to investigate whether duration of static stretching could affect the maximal voluntary contraction (mvc) and flexibility of hamstring muscles. 10 male physical education students randomly performed three warm-up protocols on different days. the protocols included: a) five minutes of treadmill run and 45 seconds (3×15 seconds) of static stretching of hamstri...

objective: to compare the effects of aerobic and stretching exercises on severity of primary dysmenorrhea. materials and methods: this randomized clinical trial was conducted on 105 female students who were suffering from primary dysmenorrhea. the participants were divided into aerobic exercise, stretching exercise, and control groups. the two intervention groups did the exercises three times a...

This article investigates the static behavior of functionally graded plate under mechanical loads by using a new quasi 3D model. The theory is designated as fifth-order shear and normal deformation theory (FOSNDT). Properties of functionally graded material are graded across the transverse direction by using the rule of mixture i.e. power-law. The effect of thickness stretching is considered to...