Boundary integral formulation for interfacial cracks in thermodiffusive bimaterials
, 2015 An original boundary integral formulation is proposed for the problem of a semi-infinite crack at the interface between two dissimilar elastic materials in the presence of heat flows and mass diffusion.
Morini, L., Piccolroaz, A.
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How Same Day Registration Became Law in North Carolina [PDF]
, 2008 2007 was the first year that the North Carolina General Assembly seriously considered Same Day Registration. SDR bills had been introduced in prior years and attracted legislative support, but never gained sufficient traction.
Joyce Kirschner, Steven Carbo
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The laboratory telerobotic manipulator program [PDF]
New opportunities for the application of telerobotic systems to enhance human intelligence and dexterity in the hazardous environment of space are presented by the NASA Space Station Program.
Babcock, S. M. +8 more
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Status of Designs of Lunar Surface Vehicles [PDF]
This report summarizes the activities of the various organizations that have been giving some thought and design effort to producing a lunar surface traversing vehicle. It is a state-of-the-art rather than a technical report.
Bliss, P. H.
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Track train dynamics analysis and test program: Methodology development for the derailment safety analysis of six-axle locomotives [PDF]
The operational safety of six axle locomotives is analyzed. A locomotive model with corresponding data on suspension characteristics, a method of track defect characterization, and a method of characterizing operational safety are used.
Marcotte, P. P., Mathewson, K. J. R.
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Rapid, efficient charging of lead-acid and nickel-zinc traction cells [PDF]
Lead-acid and nickel-zinc traction cells were rapidly and efficiently charged using a high rate tapered direct current (HRTDC) charge method which could possibly be used for on-the-road service recharge of electric vehicles.
Smithrick, J. J.
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Migration and technical efficiency in cereal production: Evidence from Burkina Faso [PDF]
"This paper uses data envelopment analysis and new data from Burkina Faso to test the impact of intercontinental and continental migration on technical efficiency in the production of two cereals—millet and sorghum—by rural households.
Wouterse, Fleur S.
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Safety and efficacy of a novel traction balloon technique for guide-extension advancement in complex coronary interventions: a case series. [PDF]
Am J Cardiovasc DisRaval AP +5 more
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Rethinking the "transition phase" in ARDS: can we afford to overlook the physiology behind NMBA weaning and PSV failure?? [PDF]
Ann Intensive CareXiong N, Huang Y.
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On field assessment of tractor performance and emission fueled by blends of ethanol and waste cooking oil methyl ester. [PDF]
Sci RepShayei A +3 more
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