The effect of a long alkyl end group on the thermal and structural properties of RAFT (reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer)-polymerized poly(stearyl acrylate) (PSA) was investigated. RAFT-polymerized PSA was prepared using 2-cyano-2-[(do...
The implications of the end effect for flux linkage and thrust ripple in a slot-less long-stator permanent magnet linear synchronous motor (LSPMLSM), are analyzed in this paper. Since it is affected by the end effect, the air-gap magnetic field densi...
Relative permeability curve is a key factor in describing the characteristics of multiphase flow in porous media. The steady-state method is an effective method to measure the relative permeability curve of oil and water. The capillary discontinuity...
The existing experimental technology cannot accurately and quantitatively measure the flow field structure and the wall boundary layer displacement effect in the axial flow pump. Based on SST k-ω turbulence model, a three-dimensional unsteady numeric...
Precision vibrating sieves need a kind of power source, featuring small size, high frequency response, and small vibration amplitude. Linear Voice Coil Motor (LVCM) can achieve a high accelerated speed in a short stroke; it is an appropriate power so...
Reasonable end effect equivalence is of vital importance in the 2-D finite element analysis (FEA) for a line-start permanent magnet synchronous motor (LSPMSM) equipped with a hybrid solid rotor for improved starting and synchronous capabilities. In t...
Significant gaps exist in our knowledge of ultrafiltration (UF) membrane fouling, due to mixtures of poly-saccharides and proteins, despite a fair amount of related research. To get new insights into fouling layer characteristics, experiments were pe...
Electricity production from ocean waves with different solutions is a topic of major research interest. Many of such designs are based on linear generators that inherently introduce end forces. In this paper, detent force using Maxwell Stress Tensor...
Background and Objectives: Music therapy has a long tradition in palliative care, and recent studies have investigated its Neuro-Psycho-Endocrine-Immunological (NPEI) effects in terminally ill patients. Despite numerous published articles, there is a...
Open-ended pipe piles have been increasingly used as the foundations for offshore structures. Considering the soil plugging effect, a novel analytical model is proposed in this paper to study the load transfer mechanism of open-ended pipe piles. A tr...
To address the demand for low noise and high stealthiness in ships and other vessels, this paper innovatively proposes an inertial magnetic levitation actuator based on non-uniform-sized Halbach permanent magnet arrays. To improve control accuracy, i...
Aiming at the compliant end face gas film seal structure, based on the linearized Boltzmann equation, the Poiseuille flow coefficient is introduced, and the generalized Reynolds equation and the sealing performance parameter solution formula consider...
In the academic year 2022/2023, an orientation course addressed to high school students was proposed at Politecnico di Milano. The course was conducted using active methodologies referring to the Problem-Based Learning pedagogical framework. Most of...
Round-ended rectangular concrete-filled steel tube (RRCFST) columns are prone to local buckling that are close to straight steel plates when used as piers of a bridge and affect its long-term use. In order to solve this problem, tie bars were used in...
In this paper, the tool-tip responses for ball end milling, due to the coupling effects of a flexible rotor-bearing system, are investigated numerically. The milling machine tool spindle is modelled as the flexible rotor-bearing system. The critical...
To investigate the effects of end-plate thickness on the seismic performance and damage evolution of K-shaped eccentrically braced frames with end-plate connections (EPEBFs), two scaled specimens with different end-plate thicknesses were tested under...
This paper designs and fabricates a small-type permanent-magnet linear motor and driver for automation applications. It covers structural design, magnetic circuit analysis, control strategies, and hardware development. Magnetic circuit analysis softw...
In this research, we developed a new rendering-based end to end Hyperspectral scene simulator CHIMES (Cranfield Hyperspectral Image Modelling and Evaluation System), which generates nadir images of passively illuminated 3-D outdoor scenes in Visible,...
Numerical simulation is carried out to investigate the effect of the boundary condition of two lateral end-plate walls on the flow structure in the wake of a flow crossing a yawed circular cylinder. Two typical boundary conditions, nonslip and period...
In order to investigate the effect of fiber end on the bonding mechanical properties between shape memory alloy (SMA) fibers and Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC), this study designed and fabricated five groups of specimens with variations in...
The process stability of finishing mill is significantly influenced by the clearance between the chocks and housing in mill stands. The on-site data of a finishing mill had shown that the clearances in the finishing mill stands were clearly associate...
The data factor strengthens the power of the consumption end, and its high liquidity alters the relationship between the consumption end of the value chain (CEVC) and the production end of the value chain (PEVC). In this paper, we used an interaction...
This paper compares and analyzes the difference in the skin friction between pile-end soilless compressive pile and conventional compressive pile at various stages during loading by the in situ test method. The influence of pile-end soil on the load...
During the industrial pecan shelling process, kernels are often damaged. To address this problem, a study is conducted to experimentally determine improved impactor geometries for end-to-end pecan cracking. Four impactors of varying internal angles (...
Although trams have been widely recognized, systematic and comprehensive research on their design and construction is lacking. Based on the ABAQUS finite element software, we constructed a three-dimensional finite element analysis model of the overal...
Poly(ethylene furandicarboxylate) (PEF) is an emerging biobased polyester with high performance and excellent sustainability. However, synthesizing high-molecular-weight PEF via solid-state polycondensation (SSP) in a sufficiently short time is still...
This study evaluated the antifungal activity of ozone (O3) against stem-end rot of mango fruit (cv. Keitt). Mango fruit were exposed to gaseous ozone (0.25 mg/L) for 24 or 36 h during cold storage, and control fruit were untreated. Experimental fruit...
In this work, we discuss the deconfinement phase transition to quark matter in hot/dense matter. We examine the effect that different charge fractions, isospin fractions, net strangeness, and chemical equilibrium with respect to leptons have on the p...
The winding segmented permanent magnet linear synchronous motor (WS-PMLSM) has not only a general slotting effect but also a unique two-end effect caused by the segmented stator and the finite length passive mover, which makes the detent force of WS-...
Thailand’s beach had a severe coastal erosion problem at the end of rock dams called the “end effect”. One of the innovative solutions to solve this problem is to use the derosion lattice (DL). However, since the DL performance depe...
This paper proposes a modified dynamic equivalent circuit model for a linear induction motor considering both longitudinal end effect and transverse edge effect. The dynamic end effect (speed-dependent end effect) is based on conventional Duncan’s ap...
This study was an investigation into the effect of selected artificial intelligence tools and the consideration set on the end-user purchasing intentions of convenient and shopping products of Saudi Arabian customers. The consideration set was the fa...
Understanding the micro milling phenomena involved in the process is critical and difficult through physical experiments. This study presents a 3D finite element modeling (3D FEM) approach for the micro end-milling process on Al6082-T6. The proposed...
The number of deaths of older adults in long-term care settings will increase with the aging population. Nurses and care workers in these settings face various challenges in providing end-of-life care, and interventions for quality end-of-life care m...
Background/Objectives: To determine the effect of single-dose hemodialysis treatment on the inner ear in patients with normal hearing functions using the Distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE) test. Methods: A total of twenty-four (24) pati...
Considering the large proportion of rear-end collisions occurring in our daily life and the severity it may lead to, the objective of this study was to investigate the effect of situation kinematics on drivers’ rear-end collision avoidance beha...
Profile end-milling processes are very susceptible to vibrations caused by cutter runout especially when it comes to operations where the cutter diameter is ranging in few millimeters scale. At the same time, the cutting conditions that are chosen fo...
Rock strength parameters are usually indispensable for rock engineering design. Under the experimental testing conditions, the shape effect could significantly affect the measured results. Previous findings from uniaxial tests reveal that the measure...
In the field of high-end equipment, the synergistic effect of friction-reducing agents plays an important role in the performance study of gel grease. Exploring its tribological and rheological properties can not only significantly reduce the coeffic...
In an effort to gain insight into the origin of the effects of end groups on the cloud point temperature (
Increased risk of all-cause mortality not accounted for by traditional cardiovascular risk factors has been linked to chronic kidney disease. This study tested the hypothesis that mortality may be greater in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESR...
In the context of global manufacturing transformation and upgrading, understanding how the new-type industrialization strategy influences the high-end manufacturing industry is crucial for shaping competitive advantages. However, the mechanisms and b...
Micro-milling is a promising technology for micro-manufacturing of high-tech components. A deep understanding of the micro-milling process is necessary since a simple downscaling from conventional milling is impossible. In this study, the effect of t...
Roads are exposed to solar radiation for the entire duration of their service life; depending on the season, the intensity and level of exposure can vary for different locations leading to differences in the magnitude of the damage. In Australia, man...
In the mid-low speed Maglev train, the levitation force produced by end electromagnets is influenced by the train speed due to the eddy current effect, especially the front-end electromagnets at high speed. In this paper, the eddy current effect of f...
Protons are conventionally regarded as a low-linear energy transfer (low-LET) radiation modality with a relative biological effectiveness (RBE) of 1.1, suggesting direct mechanistic similarity to X-rays in the underpinning biological effects. However...
The cutting fluids applied to the machining processes by the MQL process aim to reduce the machining temperatures and tool wear as well as improve the surface and dimensional finishing of the parts. To increase the efficiency of these fluids, graphen...
Multi-segment-primary (MSP) ironless Permanent Magnet Linear Synchronous Machine (PMLSM) can be widely applied in long primary, long stroke, and heavy load applications. Therefore, an accurate armature reaction field analysis is very important to con...
As a classical method to deal with nonlinear and nonstationary signals, the Hilbert–Huang transform (HHT) is widely used in various fields. In order to overcome the drawbacks of the Hilbert–Huang transform (such as end effects and mode mixing) during...
This paper provides experimental evidence on how players predict end-game effects in a linear public good game. Our regression analysis yields a measure of the relative importance of priors and signals on subjects’ beliefs on contributions and allows...
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