Calibration and validation of full-field techniques [PDF]
We review basic metrological terms related to the use of measurement equipment for verification of numerical model calculations. We address three challenges that are faced when performing measurements in experimental mechanics with optical techniques:
Thalmann R. +3 more
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Ubiquitous Total Station Development using Smartphone, RSSI and Laser Sensor providing service to Ubi-GIS [PDF]
The growing trend in technological advances and Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) has targeted for intelligent human lives. Accordingly, Ubiquitous Computing Approach was proposed by Mark Weiser. This paper proposes an ubiquitous surveying solution
M. A. Shoushtari, H. Sadeghi-Niaraki
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Criterion-related validity of knee joint-position-sense measurement using image capture and isokinetic dynamometry [PDF]
Context: Clinicians require portable, valid, and cost-effective methods to monitor knee joint-position-sense (JPS) ability. Objective: To examine the criterion-related validity of image-capture JPS measures against an isokinetic-dynamometer (IKD ...
Relph, Nicola +2 more
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Suitability of time domain reflectometry (TDR) for moisture content monitoring in historic building walls [PDF]
Measuring moisture content in building materials is crucial for the correct diagnosis of buildings pathologies, for the adoption of appropriate intervention measures and for the efficiency evaluation of the treatment solutions applied.
Stingl Freitas Teresa +2 more
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ESTIMATED EXPOSURE OF SPINE SURGEONS TO RADIATION
Objective To estimate the amount of radiation received and accumulated in the bodies of two surgeons, one being the responsible surgeon and the other the assistant, performing spine surgery procedures over a period of 25 years.
CARLOS ALEXANDRE BOTELHO DO AMARAL +2 more
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An Interactive Decision Support System for Energy Management in Process Industry [PDF]
Industrial energy accounts for roughly one-third of total global energy consumption and is expected to continue with a similar share in the foreseeable future, therefore the efficient use of energy and energy saving are important issues for the ...
Darabnia, Behnoush
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This work presents operational data of a large-scale solar thermal collector array. The array belongs to a solar thermal plant located at Fernheizwerk Graz, Austria, which feeds into the local district heating network and is one of the largest Solar ...
Daniel Tschopp +6 more
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Ultrasound IMT measurement on a multi-ethnic and multi-institutional database: Our review and experience using four fully automated and one semi-automated methods [PDF]
Automated and high performance carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) measurement is gaining increasing importance in clinical practice to assess the cardiovascular risk of patients. In this paper, we compare four fully automated IMT measurement techniques
Jasjit, S. +27 more
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OBJETIVO: O objetivo do estudo é realizar as medidas da Distância Interpupilar (DIP) entre a régua milimetrada e o autorrefrator e comparar os resultados entre si. MÉTODOS: Cento e trinta e cinco pacientes foram submetidos à avaliação da DIP.
Daniela Vieira Roehe +1 more
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Quantitative Measurement of Throat and Larynx After Endotracheal Intubation for Palatoplasty
IntroductionQuantitative morphometric measurements of living human upper airway remain challenging. This study aimed to introduce a special laser projection device that can facilitate computer-assisted, digitalized analysis and provide important ...
Pei-Rong Lee +2 more
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