In this study we determine constitutive relations (relations between saturation, hydraulic conductivity and pressure head) for unsaturated fractured rocks using a computational procedure that mimics the laboratory technique of measurement. Isotropic three-dimensional rock samples with random vertical and horizontal fractures are computationally constructed. Each fracture is conceptualized as a ...

In recent years application of CFRP sheets in the strengthening of the concrete circular column has increased numerously. Knowing the exact behavior of concrete cylindrical columns confined with CFRP is of the first order of importance. ISIS Code of Canada has given relations for strength increase of circular columns confined with CFRP sheets, these relations are defined for a specified range o...

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We deal with the statistical matching problem and in particular we study the problem related to the managing of inconsistencies. In fact, when logical relations among the variables are present incoherence can arise in the probability evaluations. The aim of this paper is to remove such incoherences by using different methods. Specific precise distances minimization or least committal imprecise ...

A balloon was introduced into the isolated rabbit left ventricle with intraventricular volume being controlled by a feedback amplifier. Pressure-volume and stiffness-pressure relations were determined as intraventricular volume was changed. These ventricular relations were explained according to the theory of wall muscle mechanics.

The influence of acute coronary occlusion on systolic and diastolic left ventricular pressurevolume relations was studied in 10 patients undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). Pressure-volume relations were obtained by conductance catheter and micromanometer techniques and with volume load altered by transient inferior vena caval occlusion. End-systolic and end-diasto...

The varieties of marriage described by Manu and accepted by Vatsyayana are mentioned. The qualities of the bride and bridegroom for an ideal marriage are enumerated by Vatsyayana. The Shastraic view of the same along with the valid conditions of a Hindu Marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 are contrasted. The role of the virtuous wife in house-keeping and looking after the husband, accor...

This study examined whether the calcium antagonist nisoldipine can shift the relations between sodium excretion, papillary blood flow, renal interstitial pressure, and renal perfusion pressure toward lower pressures in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Mean arterial pressure decreased similarly by 9% and 12% in Wistar-Kyoto and spontaneously hypertensive rats after nisoldipine (0.5 microgram/kg ...

This study examined whether the calcium antagonist nisoidipine can shift the relations between sodium excretion, papillary blood flow, renal interstitial pressure, and renal perfusion pressure toward lower pressures in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Mean arterial pressure decreased similarly by 9% and 12% in Wistar-Kyoto and spontaneously hypertensive rats after nisoidipine (0.5 /xg/kg bolus+...