421 Results Found

This study presents the development of a novel material for a spherical impact pad for tundishes during steel production, focusing on improving steel cleanliness and flow optimization. Traditional low-carbon and ultra-low carbon concrete (LCC/ULCC) m...

In this study, we present the development of fall-impact protection pads for elderly people using three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. To develop fall-impact protection clothing, it is important to maintain the functionality of the protection...

The behavior of molten steel within a tundish plays a crucial role in achieving uniform temperature and chemical composition, enhancing the removal efficiency of non-metallic inclusions, and reducing the wear of refractory linings. These aspects are...

To effectively remove non-metallic inclusions from the steel during the flowing in a five-strand asymmetric tundish, the novel configuration of the impact pad was developed. For analysis, complex numerical modelling in the programme ANSYS Fluent was...

This paper presents the development and evaluation of fall-impact protection pants for elderly women using additive manufacturing. The protective pants were designed incorporating a protective pad in the hip area to reduce the impact of falls on the...

To reduce injuries to greyhounds caused by collisions with fixed racing track objects such as the outside fence or the catching pen structures, padding systems are widely adopted. However, there are currently neither recognised standards nor minimum...

Tilting pad bearings are core components of rotating machinery. Due to factors such as manufacturing, installation and operation, there may be a mismatch between the bearing pad surface and the shaft diameter, leading to issues like high bearing temp...

Wrist injuries are the most common types of injury in snowboarding. Protectors can reduce injury risk by limiting wrist hyperextension and attenuating impact forces. There are a range of wrist protector concepts available, but it is unclear if any pa...

The role of manned space flight in the field of space exploration and utilization is growing. However, the security system of the manned spaceflight is still imperfect. In the case that the rocket explodes, crew modules maybe damaged by the blast wav...

Rugby Union is a collision sport, with both player to player and player to pitch impacts being frequent. Current test standards for padded clothing in rugby use impact surrogates, which may not accurately replicate the human response. Modern technolo...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common vascular disorder in the elderly, often accompanied by frailty syndrome, which is associated with increased inflammation, oxidative stress, and functional decline. Nutritional strategies, particularly those...

The braking system is one of the most important components in any motor vehicle. Its proper function in emergency situations may save road users’ lives. Today, as vehicles have more and more power at their disposal, leading to increased acceler...

Floor impact noise is a significant social concern to secure a quiescent living space for multi-story building residents in South Korea. The floating floor, consisting of a concrete structure on resilient pads, is a specifically designed system to mi...

Hydrostatic bearings are frequently used for moving large structures smoothly and precisely. In such applications, difficulties with manufacturing, transportation, and assembly arise. The safety and precision of the entire supported structure depend...

Multi-pad electrotactile stimulation can be used to provide tactile feedback in different applications. The electrotactile interface needs to be calibrated before each use, which entails adjusting the intensity to obtain clear sensations while allowi...

Sport-related concussion prevention strategies in collision sports are a primary interest for sporting organizations and policy makers. After-market soft-shell padding purports to augment the protective capabilities of standard football helmets and t...

Cricket is one of the most popular global sports, and cricket pads are important personal protective gear used for shock absorption and peak deceleration of the impact forces of the cricket ball for both batsmen and wicket keepers. The materials sele...

Digital capabilities are recognized as key skills that students must possess to learn and work in our increasingly digital world and have been the subject of a growing focus over recent years. Similarly, smartphones and, to a lesser degree, tablets a...

Coffee, a widely consumed important agricultural product, is mainly produced from two species, Coffea arabica (Arabica coffee) and C. canephora (Robusta coffee). Timor Hybrid (HDT) is a population resulting from a natural cross between C. arabica and...

Routine resection of the infrapatellar fat pad (IFP) during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is controversial, as it may result in shortening of the patellar tendon (PT) and anterior knee pain. This prospective study examined whether IFP excision during...

Rye could offer diverse benefits in terms of sustainability if it could replace parts of the main cereals, corn and wheat, in broiler diets. A total of 256 broilers, Ross 308, were randomly allocated into 32 pens. From day 14 till day 42, the birds w...

In this paper, the evaluation of the mechanical performance of novel, designed topologically optimized shin pads with advanced materials will be conducted with the aid of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess the endurance of the final structure on...

World Rugby™ permits players to wear padded clothing meeting the requirements of Regulation-12, which limits density, thickness and impact performance. Due to non-uniform geometry, measuring the density of padding can be challenging and provide...

Background: Atherothrombosis is a systemic disease that may affect one or more than one vascular bed. Data on the impact of polyvascular disease (PVD) on the long-term prognosis of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) are still scarce. Aim: To...

In the existing research on prosthetic footplates, rehabilitation insoles, and robot feet, the cushioning parts are basically based on simple mechanisms and elastic pads. Most of them are unable to provide adequate impact resistance especially during...

An experimental study is performed to determine the head mechanics of American football helmets equipped with novel fiber energy absorbing material (FEAM). FEAM-based padding materials have substrates of textile fabrics and foam made with nylon fiber...

Research into the use of eco-friendly materials, such as natural fibers, in brake pads has gained momentum in the last few decades. This can be attributed to the potential of natural fibers to replace traditional materials in tribological application...

In high-speed and heavy-load conditions, ordinary rigid tilting pad journal bearings experience significant contact stress at the pad pivot points, leading to severe pad deformation and increased wear. A flexible structure tilting pad bearing (FSTPB)...

Paper-based analytical devices (PADs), including lateral flow assays (LFAs), dipstick assays and microfluidic PADs (μPADs), have a great impact on the healthcare realm and environmental monitoring. This is especially evident in developing countrie...

To improve the vibration performance of oil-lubricated tilting pad bearing systems, this paper investigates the impact of different structural parameters on the vibration reduction effect of piezoelectric actuators on flexible tilting pad bearings. F...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is caused by blocked arteries due to atherosclerosis and/or thrombosis which reduce blood flow to the lower limbs. It results in major morbidity, including ischemic limb, claudication, and amputation, with patients als...

This paper examines the impact of pad-to-pad manufacturing variations in three-lobe journal bearings on system-level rotordynamics. Two sources of non-uniform clearance were studied: dissimilar pad clearance and preload. Both were varied independentl...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects more than 230 million people worldwide. PAD patients suffer from reduced quality of life and are at increased risk of vascular complications and all-cause mortality. Despite its prevalence, impact on quality of...

Vascular diseases, including peripheral arterial disease (PAD), pulmonary arterial hypertension, and atherosclerosis, significantly impact global health due to their intricate relationship with vascular remodeling. This process, characterized by stru...

Atherosclerosis in a progressive disease that is systemic in nature, and hence the simultaneous presentation of coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD) is not uncommon. As clinically manifested PAD is associated with worse c...

The railway sector plays a crucial role in sustainable transportation by reducing greenhouse gas emissions while supporting an increasing volume of freight and passenger transport. Rail pads, essential components in railway infrastructure, mitigate v...

The occurrence of a buried submarine pipeline crossing a channel becoming damaged by the impact of a falling anchor is becoming more common. It is important to analyze the dynamic response of pipelines exposed to such impact and develop effective pro...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a progressive atherosclerotic disease significantly impacting functional status and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study aimed to investigate HRQoL among PAD patients in Hungary using the validated Hun...

The evaporative cooling system (ECS) is an energy-efficient and eco-friendly air-cooling technology that is very effective in dry climates, and the conventional method with cellulosic pads is widely used. However, because of the accumulation of dust...

Objectives: To assess the impact of peripheral artery disease (PAD) on the outcomes of patients admitted for infected diabetic foot attack (DFA). Methods: Retrospective observational study of consecutive patients admitted to a third-level multidiscip...

Background: Peripheral artery disease is a condition that causes narrowing of the arteries, impairing circulation to the extremities. Globally, it affects millions of people and is more prevalent in older adults and those with diabetes, high blood pr...

Dietary risk factors play a fundamental role in the prevention and progression of atherosclerosis and PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease). The impact of nutrition, however, defined as the process of taking in food and using it for growth, metabolism an...

Background: Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) have 40–70% higher three-year mortality after lower limb amputation compared to non-amputees. In this study, we examined the consequences of delayed treatment for patients with PAD durin...

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) prevalence and diabetes mellitus (DM) prevalence are continuously increasing worldwide. The strong relationship between DM and PAD is highlighted by recent evidence. PAD diagnosis in diabetic patients is very importa...

The effectiveness of using wetted cellulose pads on improving the performance of two conventional passive cooling systems has been evaluated. First, an experimental design was developed to determine the impact of using a wetted cellulose pad on the t...

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a complex, multifactorial atherosclerotic disease that primarily affects the arteries supplying the lower extremities, causing significant occlusion and reduced blood flow. Several studies have found an associatio...

The heel pad, located under the calcaneus of the human foot, is a hidden treasure that has been subjected to harsh mechanical conditions such as impact, vibration, and cyclic loading. This has resulted in a unique compartment structure and material c...

Background/Objectives: Parent artery disease (PAD) is a significant yet often overlooked contributor to ischemic strokes, particularly affecting the perforating arteries. This study aims to evaluate the impact of PAD on endovascular treatment outcome...

In connection with the increasing requirements for cleanliness in conticast steel, it is necessary to develop original solutions. The tundish, as the last refractory-lined reactor, gives enough space to remove inclusions by optimizing the flow of ste...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD), coronary artery disease (CAD), and cerebrovascular disease (CeVD) are characterized by atherosclerosis and inflammation as their underlying mechanisms. This paper aims to conduct a literature review on pharmacotherapy...