Maximum strength and rate of force development (RFD) are 2 important strength characteristics for everyday tasks and athletic performance. Measurements of both parameters must be reliable. Expensive isokinetic devices with isometric modes are often used. The possibility of cost-effective measurements in a practical setting would facilitate quality control. The purpose of this study was to asses...

Thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) have proved their significant contribution in energy savings for several years. However, at low heat demand conditions, an unstable oscillatory behavior is usually observed and well known for these devices. This closed-loop instability is due to the nonlinear dynamics of the radiator which result in a large time constant and a large gain for the radiator at sm...

Introduction: To evaluate adaptation to strength training in clinical diagnostics and follow-up of Achilles Tendinopathy repeated sonographic measurements of the tendon diameter are regularly performed [1]. However, limited data on validity criteria, especially intra-rater variability of anteroposterior (a.p.) diameter of the Achilles tendon (AT) are available. It is unclear whether longitudina...

Authorities around the world have committed to limiting use of chemical pesticides by reducing doses, among other strategies. Nevertheless, different dose expression models and decision support systems (DSSs) for adjustment coexist high growing crops (3D crops). Among them, leaf wall area (LWA) tree row volume (TRV) recently been proposed European Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EP...

Extra-high voltage (EHV) lines of 500–750 kV, providing transmission electricity over long distances and at the same time performing functions intersystem communication level national power system, play an important role not only in normal modes, but also emergency ensuring dynamic stability system as a whole. In these lines, overwhelming proportion cuts are caused by single-phase short circuit...

Nowadays, the electric connection circuits of power plants (based on fossil fuels as well as renewable sources) entail generator circuit-breakers (GCBs) at the generator terminals, since the presence of that electric equipment offers many advantages related to the sustainability of a power plant. In an alternating current (a.c.) circuit the interruption of a short circuit is performed by the ci...

Copper is the most efficient pesticide for control of citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri). To mitigate environmental impacts and costs, copper sprays in orchards are being optimized based on tree row volume (TRV). A previous investigation allowed significant reductions spray rates. Nevertheless, results also indicated need additional studies. The aim this work was to assess whether b...