The lung-expanding action of the diaphragm is primarily related to the descent of the dome produced by the shortening of the muscle fibers. However, when the phrenic nerves in dogs are selectively stimulated at functional residual capacity, the muscle insertions into the lower ribs also move caudally. This rib motion should enhance the descent of the dome and increase the fall in pleural pressu...

Low-temperature single-crystal neutron and X-ray diffraction data were collected for bullvalene (Figure 1). X —N Fourier and multipole static deformation electron density maps were calculated and compared. Atomic mean-square-displacement parameters were analysed in the framework of the rigid-body motion model and the residual amplitudes (UOBS — t/TLS) were graphically interpreted. The prelimina...

A new dynamic network model is used to investigate the effects of displacement rate and wettability on imbibition relative permeability. The network geometry and topology is representative of Berea sandstone. In contrast to existing quasi-static network models where snap-off, the major pore-scale trapping mechanism in imbibition, is suppressed by contact angle alone, the dynamic model introduce...

Consensus is still lacking on how best to capture the shape of a residual limb. Computer-aided design systems have not proven more accurate, repeatable, or reliable than traditional plaster of paris methods. Research is limited in design, relates to clinical trials, and is based on opinions and clinical experience. Many outcome measurements are based on qualitative estimations of prosthetic fit...

Novel method for a determination of residual stresses in orthotropic composite plates based on local displacement measurements by electronic speckle-pattern interferometry is developed and verified. The values of hole diameter increments in principal residual stress directions serves as initial experimental deformation. The technique is based on analytical solution of S.G. Lekhnitsky, which des...

The mucosa that covers the residual ridges of edentulous patients may present some distortion or displacement when occlusal loading is applied in complete dentures. This distortion and movement of the denture can result in acceleration of residual ridge resorption and loss of retention and stability. The aim of this study was to analyze the pattern of upper complete denture movement related to ...

Abstract The C oilfield is located in the Bohai Bay Basin, a typical strong bottom water reservoir. Oilfield reservoir and oil–water distribution are complex. At present, has entered high cut development stage, it challenging to stabilize oil control water. with an imperfect well pattern dominant ridge channels, uneven interface uplift, limited drive sweep range, low inter-well production degre...