Numerical simulation of the deformation process during flat rolling of multifilament HTS tapes has been investigated using a commercial FEM program, ELFEN. The numerical models were built up in 2D and 3D using a DruckerPragerKap model for the powder. Three different roll diameters (024 mm, 0 8 5 mm and 0126 mm) have been investigated. It is found that it is possible to perform numerical simulat...

A chemically bonded phosphate ceramic material has been prepared for the sake of encapsulating lead battery waste. In this paper the optimum conditions for the preparation of magnesium potassium phosphate compacts are determined and the formation of the final product assessed using XRD. The effect of applied pressure and pressing duration as well as the Mg:K molar ratio on the porosity and perm...

In this present work, two methods for dispersing carbon nanotubes into the copper matrix were tested: a Solid Route process where CNTs are simply mixed with the copper powder and a Liquid Route process where CNTs are dispersed in a copper salt solution and then mixed with the metallic copper powder. Powders are sintered by uni-axial hot pressing process under vacuum atmosphere at 650°C and ther...

Binding effect refers to the perceptual attraction between an action and an outcome leading to a subjective compression of time. Most studies investigating binding effects exclusively employ the "pressing" action without exploring other types of actions. The present study addresses this issue by introducing another action, releasing action or the voluntary lifting of the finger/wrist, to invest...

This paper presents UV imprinting methods for fabricating a high-aspect-ratio pillar array. A polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) mold was selected as the UV imprinting mold. The pillar pattern was formed on a 50 × 50 mm area on a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film without remarkable deformation. The aspect ratios of the pillar and space were about four and ten, respectively. The mold was placed int...

The timing intervals initiated by voluntary pressing actions are subjectively compressed compared with those initiated by voluntary releasing actions. Event-related potentials (ERPs) were employed in the present study to uncover the temporal mechanisms underlying this temporal illusion. The results revealed that the mean amplitude of the P1 component over the frontal-central recording sites, bu...

This commentary is an introduction to a set of articles reviewing antipsychotic prescribing practices for individuals with schizophrenia, noting where these practice patterns conform to or deviate from evidence-based practice, and identifying the pressing research questions raised by these variations. The delineation of practices supported by the evidence base is crucial for the practical conce...

DOMINO, E. F. AND M. P. LUTZ. Tolerance to the effects of daily nicotine on rat bar pressing behavior for water reinforcement. PHARMAC, BIOCHEM. BEHAV. 1(4) 445-448, 1973.-The effects of daily nicotine tartrate given IP in a dose of 0.25 mg/kg twice a day for 15 days was studied on bar pressing behavior for water reinforcement in the rat. A modified FR t 5 schedule was used. Nicotine injections...

The z-direction (ZD) elastic properties of paper have received little attention in the past because of measurement difficulties. This paper describes the effects of wet pressing, refining, and yield on three ZD elastic properties, C33 , C4 4 , and C55. The elastic parameters were measured using ultrasonic methods on an unbleached kraft oak pulp. The ZD elastic parameters were very sensitive to ...