The effect of the weaving architecture and z-binding yarns, for 2D 3D woven composites on low-velocity impact resistance carbon fibre reinforced composites, is investigated benchmarked against noncrimp fabric (NCF). Four architectures, namely: NCF, plain weave (2D-PW), orthogonal: (ORT-PW) twill (ORT-TW), were subjected to 15 J using a 16 mm-diameter, 6.7 kg hemispherical impactor. Nondestructi...

PURPOSE To quantify impressions of mitochondrial translocation in degenerating cones and to determine the nature of accumulated material in the subretinal space with apparent inner segment (IS)-like features by examining cone IS ultrastructure. METHODS Human donor eyes with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) were screened for outer retinal tubulation (ORT) in macula-wide, high-re...

We study a sequential all-pay auction where heterogeneous contestants are privately informed about a parameter (ability) that a¤ects their cost of e¤ort. In the case of two contestants, contestant 1 (the …rst mover) makes an e¤ort in the …rst period, while contestant 2 (the second mover) observes the e¤ort of contestant 1 and then makes an e¤ort in the second period. Contestant 2 wins the conte...