INTRODUCTION The effect of reducing gravity on locomotion has been studied using microgravity analogues. However, there is no known literature comparing locomotion in actual microgravity (AM) to locomotion in simulated microgravity (SM). METHODS Five subjects were tested while walking at 1.34 m x s(-1) and running at 3.13 m x s(-1) on a treadmill during parabolic flight and on a microgravity ...

Abstract Working on quasi‐static phase‐field fracture modeling in nearly incompressible solids for crack propagation is a challenging task. To avoid arising locking effects therein, mixed form the solid displacement equation developed, resulting two unknowns: field and hydro‐static pressure variable. In order to fulfil an inf‐sup condition, stable Taylor‐Hood elements are employed displacement‐...

BACKGROUND Colour degradation is a major problem in maxillofacial silicone elastomers. Recent studies have focused on colour stability and the mechanical properties of the silicone elastomers. A colour match is also essential for the acceptance of the prosthesis by the patient. The aim of this study is to assess the colour degradation of the silicone elastomer after being moulded in different c...

The influences of nanosilica and modified on cure, compression set, mechanical swelling characteristics are studied in blends ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM)/styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR). In EPDM/SBR composites, the made from rice husk ash (RHA) was utilised as a reinforcing nanofiller. interaction between matrix at interface is crucial for production composites. This study uses bis[3...

background and aims. the condensation silicone impression materials are available, but there is little knowledge of their accuracy after disinfection. the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the disinfection by spray atomization on dimensional accuracy of condensation silicone impressions. materials and methods. impressions were made on a stainless steel master model containin...