Compression therapy can be successfully applied to the treatment of amputated limbs. Compression is known to speed healing and reduce the appearance of complex scars. This is particularly relevant as the number of amputations increases, especially du...
Due to the fact that invalid cloud-covered regions in remote sensing images consume a considerable quantity of coding bit rates under the limited satellite-to-ground transmission rate, existing image compression methods suffer from low compression ef...
This paper proposes a novel reinforced ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)-normal strength concrete (NSC) composite column. The main feature of the reinforced UHPC-NSC composite column is the use of an exterior UHPC cover, which is helpful for imp...
The domain of edge displays with 2.5D or 3D curved designs has been expanded to improve user convenience. The currently available 3D cover glass offers a limited curvature radius of at least 5 mm and a curvature less than 88°, due to limitations...
High impedance faults of medium voltage overhead lines with covered conductors can be identified by the presence of partial discharges. Despite it is a subject of research for more than 60 years, online partial discharges detection is always a challe...
The characteristics of linear hydroelastic waves propagating in a channel covered with compressed ice are investigated. The channel has a rectangular cross-section and is assumed to be infinite in length. The fluid in the channel is non-viscous and i...
Rebars made of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) might be the future reinforcing material, replacing mild steel rebars, which are prone to corrosion. The bond characteristics of FRP rebars differ from those of mild steel rebars due to their different st...
This paper presents the calculation of the hydrodynamic forces exerted on an oscillating circular cylinder when it moves perpendicular to its axis in infinitely deep water covered by compressed ice. The cylinder can oscillate both horizontally and ve...
Analysis of functional products for medical textiles indicates that there are plenty of different classifications of this group. Requirements for compression generated by compression garments differ depending on the application area, and even more, s...
In this paper, we investigate a lossy source coding problem, where an upper limit on the permitted distortion is defined for every dataset element. It can be seen as an alternative approach to rate distortion theory where a bound on the allowed avera...
This paper proposes a reversible data hiding technique based on two cover images. The proposed method enhances performance by utilizing Hamming coding (HC), arithmetic coding (AC), and an improved Exploiting Modification Direction (EMD) technique. Si...
Multispectral sensors constitute a core Earth observation image technology generating massive high-dimensional observations. To address the communication and storage constraints of remote sensing platforms, lossy data compression becomes necessary, b...
Compression garments are elastic clothing with an engineered compression gradient that can be worn on limbs, upper, lower, or full body to use for therapy and sports. This article presents an overview and review on the compression garments and concen...
The durability of ecological concrete in a marine environment is of concern for the coastal and offshore construction industry. The properties of such concrete taken from a marine structure were studied. Specimens of six-year-old submerged ecological...
Data hiding in digital images is an important cover communication technique. This paper studies the lossless data hiding in an image compression domain. We present a novel lossless data hiding scheme in vector quantization (VQ) compressed images usin...
Wheeled machines, such as agricultural tractors, snowplows, and wheeled mobile robots, usually work on icy or snow-covered roads. Therefore, it is very important to study the driving and slip resistance of the tires of these machines. In this paper,...
We propose a compressive self-interference incoherent digital holography (SIDH) with a geometric phase metalens for section-wise holographic object reconstruction. We specify the details of the SIDH with a geometric phase metalens design that covers...
Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are being increasingly used to replace rebars as reinforcements for concrete. This study evaluated the seismic behavior of concrete walls reinforced with grid-type carbon FRP (CFRP; carbon grid) through quasi-static c...
In the field of image steganography research, more and more attention is paid to the importance of stego image robustness. In order to make steganography accessible from laboratory to practical applications, it becomes critical that the stego images...
This paper lays out standards of compression stockings and their classification into classes. The analysis of knitted fabric structure parameters, elongation and compression of moderate- and high-compression stockings was conducted. Stocking compress...
Bayer color filter array (CFA) images are captured by a single-chip image sensor covered with a Bayer CFA pattern which has been widely used in modern digital cameras. In the past two decades, many compression methods have been proposed to compress B...
As a new and promising compression technology for hydrogen gas, the ionic liquid compressor inherits the advantages of the ionic liquid and the hydraulic system. The liquid density is one of the key parameters influencing the fluid flow field, the sl...
Acoustic Emission (AE) nondestructive tests have attracted great interest for their use in the determination of structural properties and behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) elements. One of the applications this method can contribute to is in high-...
Determining the uniaxial compressive strength of intact rock is the primary objective of a geomechanical project, and a reliable estimate in the early phases saves time and costs for more sophisticated laboratory tests. The problem is knowing which o...
Compressed sensing is a thriving research field covering a class of problems where a large sparse signal is reconstructed from a few random measurements. In the presence of several sensor nodes measuring correlated sparse signals, improvements in ter...
Frame buildings are prone to cracking because of their deformation by normal and extreme events such as temperature and earthquakes. Even though the crack widths are limited in the structural design, a cracked cover reduces the corrosion protection o...
This work analyzes, both theoretically and experimentally, the fracture process of square specimens weakened by keyhole notches and subjected to compressive stresses. Two materials are covered: general-purpose polystyrene (GPPS) and poly(methyl metha...
We performed molecular dynamics simulations of DNA polymer chains confined in helical nano-channels under compression in order to explore the potential of knot-factories with helical geometry to produce knots with a preferred handedness. In our simul...
This study performed accelerated corrosion tests on reinforced concrete (RC) specimens reinforced with transverse steel bars to evaluate the concrete cracking and rebar strain behaviors caused by rebar corrosion. Seven RC specimens were created with...
In order to prepare a new type of landfill covering material for closure, we used industrial calcium-containing waste (construction rubbish, slag, desulfurized gypsum and fly ash) to modify the dredged urban sludge. Shrink, unconfined compression, sh...
The authors present a case of acute coronary syndrome caused by a covered rupture of the aorta compressing the left main coronary artery. The cause of the rupture was later revealed to be a giant cell aortitis in a patient who had no other symptoms a...
The energy and economic performance of a transcritical R744 booster supermarket refrigeration system with and without parallel compression and integrated with an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) was investigated. The results obtained were compared with th...
The aim of this paper is to study the effect of strain rate on the compressive behavior of the highly cross-linked RTM6 epoxy resin used in advanced aerospace composites. Dynamic compression tests were performed using a split Hopkinson pressure bar,...
This paper primarily assesses the scale of adverse changes to the compressive strength of different types of silicates due to the influence of moisture. The study covers three groups of silicate units of different strength classes—15, 20 and 25...
To fabricate multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) that can withstand external impacts, technologies to achieve excellent adhesion and mechanical strength of the cover layer should be essentially developed. Low adhesion and strength of the cover laye...
In the present paper, the effects of thermal insulation cover curing on the rise in temperature of concrete, and further on the mechanical properties of the concrete are measured experimentally. In the experiments, polyurethane foam boards of 100 mm...
Laser peening without coating (LPwC) involves irradiating materials covered with water with intense laser pulses to induce compressive residual stress (RS) on a surface. This results in favorable effects, such as fatigue enhancement; however, the mec...
Blueberry production in the field faces several challenges, including competition from weeds and soil suitability. Different mulch types are widely used in blueberry cultivation to control weeds, conserve moisture, and mitigate soil erosion. However,...
This paper presents an assistive hearing smartphone app mimicking the two main functions of hearing aids, consisting of compression and noise reduction. The app is designed to run in real time on smartphones or tablets. Appropriate levels of amplific...
In the European Union (EU), where architectural heritage is significant, enhancing the energy performance of historical buildings is of great interest. Constraints such as the lack of space, especially within the historical centers and architectural...
Under conditions of low or medium stress, rocks that are in the compression state exhibit perceivable nonlinear elastic characteristics. After a comprehensive review of the existing nonlinear elastic models of rocks and joints, we proposed a new unif...
The problem of submerged body motion in a frozen channel is considered. The fluid in the channel is assumed to be inviscid and incompressible. Fluid flow is the potential. The ice cover has non-uniform compression along the principal coordinates. The...
Modern aircraft increasingly utilizes highly integrated electronic equipment, driving continuously increasing heat dissipation demands. Vapor compression refrigeration systems demonstrate stronger alignment with future aircraft thermal management tre...
As demonstrated in prior studies, InSAR holds great potential for land cover classification, especially considering its wide coverage and transparency to climatic conditions. In addition to features such as backscattering coefficient and phase cohere...
Image steganography is often employed in information security and confidential communications, yet it typically faces challenges of imperceptibility and robustness during transmission. Meanwhile, insufficient attention has been paid to preserving the...
Planting concrete, an eco-friendly concrete in which plants can grow directly, has been widely used in roof greening and the slopes of rivers. Porosity and compressive strength are important indicators for evaluating the properties of planting concre...
The corrosion of rebars in reinforced concrete structures impacts their geometry (diameter and ribs) and mass, damages the concrete at the interface between the two materials, deteriorates the bond strength, and causes the cracking of the concrete co...
Mechanical stability of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is crucial to mitigate the capacity fade of lithium–ion batteries because the rupture of the SEI layer results in further consumption of lithium ions in newly generated SEI layers....
This study aims to present the results from the assessment of carbonation depth, corrosion, and compressive strength of real marine structures in a 49-year-old gas processing industry. The assessment was achieved through visual observations and non-d...
The relatively low production cost and short lifespan of plastic products contribute significantly to the annual accumulation of plastic waste, raising serious environmental concerns. Conventional disposal methods like landfill and incineration not o...
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