Two-dimensional finite element modeling procedures are addressed to predict the residual stresses for multipass welds. A generalized plane strain model with a five-pass weld in a plate and an axisymmetric model with a six-pass girth weld in a pipe are considered. Element rebirth and pass-lumping techniques are employed in both models. The combined heat input using surface and body flux componen...

Growth in length and weight of a large sample of crabeater seals Lobodon carcinophagus collected over the period 1967–78 is reported. Growth in dorsal standard length of 1146 seals (490 males, 656 females) from 0.5 to 20 years of age was similar to the pattern seen in other phocid seals. Length was plotted against age and Gompertz curves fitted to the data. Growth rates were estimated from the ...

Menswear body types are often labeled on garments (to indicate how the garments are designed to fit) with indicators of a size category such as regular, portly, and stout, athletic, or big and tall. A drop (relationships between the chest and waist girths) is related to the fit of a tailored suit. However, current standards are not designed for various drops or body types. There is not enough i...

We describe two computational methods for the construction of cubic graphs with given girth. These were used to produce two independent proofs that the (3, 9)-cages, defined as the smallest cubic graphs of girth 9, have 58 vertices. There are exactly 18 such graphs. We also show that cubic graphs of girth 11 must have at least 106 vertices and cubic graphs of girth 13 must have at least 196 ver...

BACKGROUND There are several studies in the literature investigating factors which can induce non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in different populations. However, the existing literature lacks powerful studies addressing the factors which may predict the severity of NAFLD. OBJECTIVES In the current study, we aimed to evaluate factors independently associated with liver echogenicity in...

Use of anthropometric data to infer sporting performance is increasing in popularity, particularly within elite sport programmes. Measurement typically follows standards set by the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). However, such techniques are time consuming, which reduces their practicality. Schranz et al. recently suggested 3D body scanners could replace cu...

Changes in physical body size during gestation were monitored using 529 sets of sow measurements. All sows were from the same herd and production system with a range in parity from 1 to 8. Sows were individually weighed, P2 backfat thickness was determined by ultrasound and morphometric measurements of body size were taken five times during gestation: day 0 (at service), day 25, day 50, day 80 ...

Reasons for performing study. The prevalence of obesity in companion animals, including horses and ponies has risen drastically in recent years and risk factors have been little investigated. Horses are unique amongst companion animals in that many are outdoor-living and forage independently on pasture; they also have a dual utility and companionship role. The body condition of wild and free-li...

Background: Kashmiri (Kashir) goat is nondescript and highly variable, medium sized, genetic resource of Kashmir. The possessing excellent survivability distributed in Kashmir valley. In Jammu Kashmir, Gujjars Bakerwals have adopted the sheep rearing as their primary occupation. Body weights at different ages life cycle animals are important traits owing to direct relation with farmers income. ...

We describe two new algorithms for the generation of all non-isomorphic cubic graphs with girth at least k ≥ 5 which are very efficient for 5 ≤ k ≤ 7 and show how these algorithms can be efficiently restricted to generate snarks with girth at least k. Our implementation of these algorithms is more than 30, respectively 40 times faster than the previously fastest generator for cubic graphs with ...