Design and Validation of a Powered Knee–Ankle Prosthesis With High-Torque, Low-Impedance Actuators
IEEE Transactions on robotics, 2020 In this article, we present the design of a powered knee–ankle prosthetic leg, which implements high-torque actuators with low-reduction transmissions.
Toby Elery +3 more
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A Preliminary Analysis of Tympanometric Parameters in a Local Multiethnic Population
Audiology Research, 2020 Background: Tympanometry is a routine clinical test ordered at the Department of Otolaryngology, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) at Changi General Hospital (CGH). In combination with the pure tone audiogram, tympanograms aid in the diagnostic value of various
Kenneth Wei De Chua
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Enhancement in fire retardant Properties of Coconut Coir/Polyurethane acoustic composites
Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022 This study aims to enhance the flammability properties of coconut coir and polyurethane resin sound-absorbing material. Sound absorption properties of the material for normal sound incidence were measured using impedance tube setup up based on ISO 10534 ...
Nirmala H. Bhingare, S. Prakash
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Panel of resonators with variable resonance frequency for noise control [PDF]
, 2012 The article focuses on acoustic resonators made of perforated sheets bonded onto honeycomb cavities. This kind of resonators can be used in adverse conditions such as high temperature, dirt and mechanical constraints. For all these reasons, they are, for
Cherrier, Olivier +2 more
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The impact of regular diving on the condition of the middle ear
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 2021 Objectives It is generally held that exposure to both high-pressure and long-lasting contact with water makes diving a potentially hazardous sports activity as far as the ears are concerned.
Olgierd Stieler +6 more
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Can Wideband Absorbance Be Used in the Detection of Ossicular Chain Defects [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2022 Introduction:We aimed to compare the effectiveness of wideband absorbance in detecting ossicular chain discontinuity with intraoperative findings.Materials and Methods:In this study, 58 ears from 38 patients with chronic otitis media (COM) were included.
Fulya Turanoglu +3 more
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Sound transmission testing of polymer compounds [PDF]
, 2012 This is the post-print version of the final paper published in Polymer Testing. The published article is available from the link below. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and ...
Ahmadnia, A +3 more
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Investigating the thermal stability of 1-3 piezoelectric composite transducers by varying the thermal conductivity and glass transition temperature of the polymeric filler material [PDF]
, 2002 The thermal behaviour of a number of 1-3 piezoelectric composite transducers is discussed. In particular, devices manufactured from a polymer filler with a relatively high glass to rubber transition temperature (T-g), and from polymer systems with ...
Benny, C.G. +6 more
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Clinical evaluation of Eustachian tube transience and function in patients with different types of increased nasal resistance [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2009 Background/Aim. Eustachian tube is a connection between throat and the middle ear. Inflammatory processes and malformations of nasal cavity could lead to dysfunction of the whole upper respiratory tract, this emphasizing the evaluation of the Eustachian ...
Andrić-Filipović Snežana +3 more
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Damage localization map using electromechanical impedance spectrums and inverse distance weighting interpolation: Experimental validation on thin composite structures [PDF]
, 2013 Piezoelectric sensors are widely used for structure health monitoring technique. In particular, electromechanical impedance techniques give simple and low-cost solutions for detecting damage in composite structures.
Cherrier, Olivier +4 more
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