a comparison between design codes i.e. aci and aisc-lrfd in evaluation of flexural strength of concrete filled steel tubular columns (cfts) is examined. for this purpose an analytical study on the response of cfts under axial-flexural loading is carried using three-dimensional finite elements with elasto-plastic model for concrete with cracking and crushing capability and elastoplastic kinemati...

results grip strength and tip and palmer pinch strength in dominant side were statistically greater than them in nondominant side (p < 0.05). there were significant associations between grip strength and height (r = 0.33, p < 0.001), body mass (r = 0.50, p < 0.001), bmi (r = 0.37, p < 0.001), muscle mass of upper extremity (r = 0.56, p < 0.001), fat free mass (r = 0.57, p < 0.001), fat mass (r ...

To evaluate knot security, loop and size of suture tape wire. The single load to failure (LTF) cyclic loading one arthroscopic (Samsung Medical Center [SMC]) hand-tied (surgeon’s knot) using two tapes (Broadband-[BB], Suture Tape-[ST]) No. 2 wires (MaxBraid-[MB], FiberWire-[FW]). A third (FiberTape-[FT]), not commonly tied arthroscopically, was included in the group. Ten samples for each suture...

Modern industry, driven by the recent environmental policies, faces an urgent need for production of lighter and more environmentally friendly components [...]