Three-dimensional finite element models have been developed to study the effects of bolt–hole
clearance on the mechanical behaviour of bolted composite (graphite/epoxy) joints. The …

Power Doppler sonography was used in eight symptomatic knees in seven patients with arthritis
before and after joint aspiration and intraarticular administration of steroids. A qualitative …

Objective. To evaluate involvement of the transcription factor nuclear factor kB (NF‐kB) in the
increased expression of cyclooxygenase‐2 (COX‐2) stimulated by interleukin‐1β (IL‐1β) in …

Traditionally, advances in robotic technology have been in the manufacturing industry due
to the need for collaborative robots. However, this is not the case in the service sectors, …

The sharpness of a blade is a key parameter in cutting soft solids, such as biological tissues,
foodstuffs or elastomeric materials. It has a first order effect on the effort, and hence energy …

An experimental study was carried out to determine the open hole tension (OHT)
characteristics of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) and high strength S2-glass fibre-reinforced …

Digital twins (DTs) is a promising technology in the revolution of the industry and essential
for Industry 4.0. DTs play a vital role in improving distributed manufacturing, providing up-to-…

Single-lap, carbon–epoxy joints with countersunk fasteners were modelled using the nonlinear
finite element code Abaqus. A highly-detailed analysis of the stress distribution at the …

In Part I of this paper a new metric, titled the “blade sharpness index” or “BSI”, for quantifying
the sharpness of a straight edge blade when cutting soft solids was derived from first …

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