A computational composite is a material in which computations contribute to the properties of the material through their capability to control transitions between states in the other components of the composite. By letting the computer out of the box and into composite materials, we gain a new class of design materials, which hold aesthetic expressions we have not yet encountered. But, this cla...

We present K -band surface photometry of a sample of 31 inclined Sa-Scd galaxies, together with additional Jand H-band data for four of them. In this first paper of a series, profiles are presented, together with global and isophotal parameters. Our profiles are compared to similar B, R and I data collected from other sources. Three galaxies exhibit previously unknown small bars in their center...

To formulate an alginate dental impression material with virucidal properties, experimental alginate dental impression materials were developed and the formulations adjusted in order to study the effect on pH profiles during setting. Commercially available materials served as a comparison. Eight experimental materials were tested for antiviral activity against Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1...

The formation and functions of living materials and organisms are fundamentally different from those of synthetic materials and devices. Synthetic materials tend to have static structures, and are not capable of adapting to the functional needs of changing environments. In contrast, living systems utilize energy to create, heal, reconfigure, and dismantle materials in a dynamic, non-equilibrium...

The contemporary science of materials and condensed-matter physics is changing in response to a new awareness of the relevance of concepts associated with complexity. Scientists who design and study new materials are confronted by an ever-increasing degree of complexity, both in the materials themselves and in their synthesis. Typically, modern advanced materials are partially non-crystalline, ...

Usually additive manufactured metal parts are showing a different mechanical behavior compared to conventionally produced parts used the same material. Apart from process-related macroscopic part imperfections (pores, surface roughness, etc.) the microstructure has a decisive influence on the mechanical properties of the materials. Thus, in order to optimize mechanical properties of metal parts...

Design and maintenance of data warehouses has become an important research topic. In parallel to this, the topic of temporal databases is also an active area of research. This article covers the application of temporal ideas to data warehouse design. First, we present the notion of a data warehouse in general and describe the most approved method of structuring data in data warehouses, namely s...

The paper outlines the findings of an investigation into the use of dayworks sheets by a UK National Management Contractor. The investigation was carried out using interview techniques and ethnographic research to gain an insight into how practicing quantity surveyors conceived of the use of dayworks sheets. The use of dayworks sheets in construction contracting is both widespread and widely ac...

To be competitive, manufacturing should adapt to changing conditions existing in the market. Besides the market-based challenges, manufacturing firms also need constantly to adapt to newly developed processes and technologies and to rapidly changing environmental protection regulations. Modern automated manufacturing systems need robotized material-conditioning systems capable of moving materia...

Coursebooks are normally written to contain information, instruction, exposure, and activities that learn- ers at a particular level need to enhance their communicative competence in the target language. Howev- er, many global course books make attempts to include content, topics, and texts that do not disadvantage any learner around the world. That is why global course books normally do ...