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The probes are assumed to be of contact type but are otherwise quite arbitrary. To model the probe the traction beneath it is prescribed and the resulting boundary value problem is first solved exactly by way of a double Fourier transform. To get managable expressions a far field approximation is then performed using the stationary phase method. As to not be too restrictive the probe is if necessary divided into elements which are each treated separately. Keeping the elements small enough the far field restriction becomes very week so that it is in fact enough if the separation between the probe and defect is one or two wavelengths. As each element can be controlled separately it is possible to have phased arrays and also point or line focussed probes. 

The Champ-Sons model has been developed to quantitatively predict the field radiated by water- or solid wedge- eoupled transdueers into solids. It is required to deal with interfaces of complex geometry, arbitrary transducers and arbitrary excitation pulses. It aims at computing the time-dependent waveform of various acoustical quantities (displacement, velocity, traction, velocity potential) radiated at a (possibly large) number of field-points inside a solid medium. 

Corrosion due to stray current—the metal is attacked at the point where the current leaves. Typically, this kind of damage can be observed in buried stmctures in the vicinity of cathodic protection systems or the DC stray current can stem from railway traction sources. 

IlypcrCChcm oITcrs an easy way to Interactively add certain basis functions to a molecular system, The Extra Basis Eiinction dialo > box can be used to add an S, P. D, SP. or SPD shell to the selected atom(si. These extra basis functions are primitives with no con-traction s, Th IIs, the extra basis functions are unic uely defined by the shell type and the value of the exponen t. 

Th e con traction expon en ts and cocfTicien ts of th e d-type functions were optinii/ed using five d-primitives (the first set of d-type functions) for the STO-XG basis sets and six d-primitives (the second set of d-type functions ) for the split-valence basis sets. Thus, five d orbitals are recommended for the STO-XG basis sets and six d orhitals for the split-valence basis sets. 

Usually, con traction s arc determ in cd from atom ic SCh calcula-tioris. In these calculations one uses a relatively large basis of uncontracted Gaussiaris, optim i/.es all exponents, and determines th e SCH coefficien is of each of the derived atom ic orbitals, fh c optim i,red e.spon en ts and SCH coefficien Ls cati th en be used to derive sii itable con traction expon cn is an d con traction coefficien is fora smaller basis set to be used in subsequent rn olecu lar ca leu la-lion s. 

To avoid imposition of unrealistic exit boundary conditions in flow models Taylor et al. (1985) developed a method called traction boundary conditions . In this method starting from an initial guess, outflow condition is updated in an iterative procedure which ensures its consistency with the flow regime immediately upstream. This method is successfully applied to solve a number of turbulent flow problems. 

Tanner, R.I. 2000. Engineering Rheology, 2nd edti, Oxford University Press, Oxford. Taylor, C., Ranee, J. and Medwell, J. O., 1985. A note on the imposition of traction boundary conditions when using FEM for solving incompressible flow problems. Comnmn. Appl. Numer. Methods 1, 113-121. 

Osmium s voice In the original patent a continuous, 27 hours extraction with hot toluene was used. This is very impractical. I recommend the following after extraction and removal of the ex traction solvent, dissolve the crude product in 400 - 450 ml hot toluene, put that solution in a beaker and cool it for at least 2 hours in an ice bath. Filter the precipitated product, wash with about 100 ml ice-cold toluene ahd dry at 70°C or in a desiccator to constant weight. Mp. 132.5-134.0°C.]... 

Physiological responses to prostaglandins encompass a variety of effects Some prostaglandins relax bronchial muscle others contract it Some stimulate uterine con tractions and have been used to induce therapeutic abortions PGEj dilates blood vessels and lowers blood pressure it inhibits the aggregation of platelets and offers promise as a drug to reduce the formation of blood clots... 

Dipole/induced dipole attraction (Section 4 6) A force of at traction that results when a species with a permanent dipole induces a complementary dipole in a second species... 

Shoe soles Shoe traction Shomger method Shop-assembled boilers... 

Tracer technology Tracheography Trachoma Track pitch Traction Tractors... 

Institut Eransais du Pntrole dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) solvent contains up to 2% water to improve selectivity reflux con-sist of aromatics and paraffins ambient rotating-blade extractor, typically 10—12 stages low corrosion allows use of carbon steel equipment solvent has alow freezing point and is non-toxic two-stage ex-traction has dis-placement solvent in the second stage... 

Eriedel-Crafts reaction of naphthalene or tetrahydronaphthalene derivatives with those of styrene or alkylbenzenes has been used in the preparation of high viscous fluids for traction drive (195). Similarly, Eriedel-Crafts reaction of tetraline and a-methylstyrene followed by catalytic hydrogenation provided l-(l-decalyl)-2-cyclohexyl propane, which is used as a highly heat resistant fluid (196). 

Cycloaliphatics. Synthesized cycloahphatics are generally not utilized as hydrauhc fluids. Cycloahphatics are synthesized for use as traction lubricants because, under high stress, they have high traction coefficients and excellent stabihty. A typical cycloahphatic used as a synthetic traction fluid is 2,3-dicydohexyl-2,3-dimethylbutane [5171 -88-0] ... 

A further apphcation of the concept may be found in the patterning of automobile tires to channel residue incident to contact with the road surface away from the automobile tire. Any of these apphcations of the central idea of providing a solution to increase road traction also may be patentable. 

Treatments used for various types of fractures are cast immobilization, traction, and internal fixation. A plaster or fiber glass cast is the most commonly used device for fracture treatment. Most broken bones heal successfiiUy once properly repositioned, ie, fixed in place via a cast. This type of cast or brace is known as an orthosis. It allows limited or controlled movement of nearby joints. This treatment is desirable for certain fractures. 

Traction is typically used to align a bone by a gende, constant pulling action. The pulling force may be transmitted to the bone through skin tapes or a metal pin through a bone. Traction may be used as a preliminary treatment, before other forms of treatment or after cast immobilization. 

User-Related Properties. The most important element in the player s contact with the surface is traction. Shoe traction for light-duty consumer purposes need address only provision of reasonable footing. The frictional characteristics are obviously of much greater importance in surfaces designed for athletic use. For specialized surfaces such as a track, shoe traction is especially critical. With grass-like surfaces, traction is significantly affected by pile density and height, and other aspects of fabric constmction. 

Typical static friction coefficients are given in Table 1. These data demonstrate that the absolute traction values for synthetic surfaces are satisfactory in comparison with natural turf, provided that shoes with the appropriate surfaces are employed. Synthetic surfaces by virtue of their constmction are to a degree directional, a characteristic which, when substantial, can significantly affect both player performance and ball roU. This effect is evident in a measurement of shoe traction in various directions with respect to the turf—pile angle. Some traction characteristics are directiy affected by the materials. 

Foi example, nylon pile fabrics, exhibiting higher moisture regain, have different traction characteristics under wet and dry conditions than do polypropylene-based materials. Effects of artificial turf fabric constmction on shoe traction ate given in Table 2. Especially effective in aiding fabric surface uniformity is texturing of the pile ribbon, a process available for the two principal pile materials nylon and polypropylene. 

Defubed as the average absolute deviation of the four traction values from the mean. The range is determined by the type and condition of grass. ... 

Table 2. Effect of Fabric Construction on Traction Characteristics ...

Another furnace that does not require fuel preparation is the stoker boiler, which was used by New York State Electric Gas Corporation (NYSEG) in its TDE tests. At NYSEG, the stoker boiler, which has a 1649°C (3000°E) flame temperature (as does the cyclone boiler), has routinely blended low quaUty coal, and more recently, wood chips with its standard coal to reduce fuel costs and improve combustion efficiency. In the tire-chip tests, NYSEG burned approximately 1100 t of tire chips (smaller than 5x5 cm) mixed with coal and monitored the emissions. The company determined that the emissions were similar to those from burning coal alone. In a second test-bum of 1900 t of TDE, magnetic separation equipment removed metal from the resulting ash, so that it could be recycled as a winter traction agent for roadways. 

The tread is desigaed and compounded for abrasion resistance, traction, low rolling resistance, and protection of the carcass. It often is divided iato two subcomponents to maximize performance the outer tread for surface contact, and the undertread for tying iato the carcass while reduciag tire rolling resistance through decreased hysteresis. 

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