The insole shape and the resulting plantar stress distribution have a pivotal impact on overall health. In this paper, by Finite Element Method, maximum stress value and stress distribution of plantar were studied for different insoles designs, which are the flat surface and the custom-molded (conformal) surface. Moreover, insole thickness, heel's height, and different materials were used to mi...

With the aim of setting up an animal model of Shigella dysenteriae-induced diarrhea, Wistar rats received per os increasing densities of S. dysenteriae type 1 (Sd1). Inoculum of 12 x 10(8) Sd1 provoked dysenteric diarrhea within 24 h. Feces of healthy rats were molded, brown to black and rough. Rats developing diarrhea presented blood at the anal orifice; stools were soft or liquid containing m...

The piping industry has a need for a well-founded methodology to predict lifetime of pipeline components subject to stress concentration. Another useful tool would be a method to assess the impact of manufacturing processes on the slow crack growth (SCG) properties of a resin that can be used for process control in a manufacturing facility. In this paper we will propose an innovative methodolog...

This paper will discuss the importance of reliable and repeatable performance of molded case circuit breakers in today’s power distribution systems. The paper will review existing standards for maintenance of molded case breakers including procedures outlined in NEMA AB4 and IEEE1458. Common misconceptions and system application issues regarding these devices will be discussed. Several examples...

In selective laser sintering powder forming, the performance and dimensional accuracy of formed part are affected by process parameters. Different materials have different parameters, there is still no reference standard for PA materials. To solve this problem, in response to PA2200 material was selected, influence scanning interval speed on analyzed. Through theoretical analysis experiments, o...

Subaqueous vortex ripples in equilibrium are characterized by their unique geometry and dimensions. Motivated the recent direct numerical simulation study of oscillatory turbulent flow over a wavy bottom Önder & Yuan ( J. Fluid Mech. , vol. 858, 2019, pp. 264–314), objective this is to further investigate fluid dynamical controls that determine distinctive dimensions ripples. We use simulat...

With increasingly lean labor budgets and project volume not slowing down, organizations should take advantage of the expertise and experience their supply chain has to offer. Building stronger relationships through a team approach can yield improved knowledge sharing, increased awareness of project constraints/boundaries, and identification of common goals. Ultimately, all stakeholders benefit ...