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Energy-resolved neutron imaging for reconstruction of strain introduced by cold working [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Energy-resolved neutron transmission imaging is used to reconstruct maps of residual strains in drilled and cold-expanded holes in 5-mm and 6.4-mm-thick aluminum plates.
Fitzpatrick, Michael E.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

A Study on the Improvement of the Evaluation Scale of Discomfort Glare in Educational Facilities

open access: yesEnergies, 2019
The lighting environment is a factor that significantly affects the physical and psychological aspects of occupants of a building. In particular, educational facilities should be designed to provide adequate natural lighting because it has a profound ...
Sewon Lee, Kyung Sun Lee
doaj   +1 more source

Examination of distraction and discomfort caused by using glare monitors: a simultaneous electroencephalography and eye-tracking study [PDF]

open access: yesPeerJ, 2023
Background Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, remote work and education and digital display use have become more prevalent. However, compared with printed material, digital displays cause more eye fatigue and may decrease task performance. For instance,
Yoritaka Akimoto, Keito Miyake
doaj   +2 more sources

Effect of impact damage on fatigue performance of structures reinforced with GLARE bonded crack retarders [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Fibre-Metal Laminates (FML) such as GLARE are of interest as bonded crack retarders (BCR) to improve the fatigue performance of aircraft structures. The degradation of the performance of the crack retarder in service if subjected to damage is a critical ...
Doucet, Jeremy   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Glare at Outdoor Workplaces—An Underestimated Factor of Occupational Risk

open access: yesEnergies, 2022
Lighting is an integral aspect of electrical engineering and public safety, as buildings, public areas—both indoors and outdoors—or any type of workplace must be illuminated in a way to prevent accidents.
Dariusz Sawicki, Agnieszka Wolska
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of lighting conditions in portable classrooms and analysis for alternative daylighting systems [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Lighting conditions in multiple classrooms in central Texas were assessed, and the feasibility of improving portable classroom daylighting via alternative daylighting systems was also evaluated.
Zhang, Yan, M.S. in Engineering
core   +1 more source

Visual discomfort and glare assessment in office environments: A review of light-induced physiological and perceptual responses

open access: yesBuilding and Environment, 2019
Lighting in office environments has many benefits, ranging from decreasing energy consumption to enhancing human health and well-being. However, visual discomfort such as glare has a negative impact on occupants, causing a sensation of annoyance or pain,
Z. Hamedani   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Contrast sensitivity evaluation with filter contact lenses in patients with retinitis pigmentosa: a pilot study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Purpose: the aim of this pilot study was to test whether retinitis pigmentosa patients would benefit from filter contact lenses as an effective optical aid against glare and photophobia.
Cacho, Isabel   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Measuring Discomfort from Glare: Recommendations for Good Practice

open access: yes, 2020
This article presents a review of the methods used for subjective evaluation of discomfort from glare, focusing on the two procedures most frequently used in past research – adjustment and category rating.
S. Fotios, Michael G. Kent
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Assessment of the Performance of a Portable, Low-Cost and Open-Source Device for Luminance Mapping through a DIY Approach for Massive Application from a Human-Centred Perspective

open access: yesSensors, 2022
Ubiquitous computing has enabled the proliferation of low-cost solutions for capturing information about the user’s environment or biometric parameters.
Francesco Salamone   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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