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Non-stationary spectral moments of base excited MDOF systems

1988

The paper deals with the evaluation of non-stationary spectral moments of multi-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) line systems subjected to seismic excitations. The spectral moments of the response are evaluated in incremental form solution by means of an unconditionally stable step-by-step procedure. As an application, the statistics of the largest peak of the response are also evaluated.

PhysicsSpectral momentsStochastic modellingExcited stateMathematical analysisMonte Carlo methodLine (geometry)Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)LinearityGeotechnical Engineering and Engineering GeologyBase (exponentiation)AlgorithmDynamic load testingEarthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics
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A Study on the Measurement Instrumentation for a Custom-Made Bipendulum Impact Testing Machine

2008

Experimental investigations of structures under impact loads are normally carried out by means of drop-weight testing rigs, which are often tailor made, and require sensors for fast transient measurement of mechanical quantities (namely, force, displacement, velocity, and absorbed energy). Since these tests are quite expensive, time consuming, and, often, not repeatable, the sensors must provide reliable and interpretable results in the first trial. In this paper, a thorough study on the measurement instrumentation suitable to carry out reliable low-velocity impact tests by means of a custom-made bipendulum impact testing machine is presented. Attention has been focused on the choice of the…

Piezoelectric transducersComputer scienceImpact measurements; Instrumented impact testing; Optical velocity sensors; PVDF force sensors; Piezoelectric transducers; Transient measurementsImpact measurementsMechanical engineeringAccelerometerLoad cellFriction lossDynamic load testingTransducerOptical velocity sensorsElectronic engineeringCalibrationPVDF force sensorsTransient measurementsInstrumentation (computer programming)Electrical and Electronic EngineeringImpactInstrumentationInstrumented impact testing
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In vitro comparison of the efficacy of two fractured implant-prosthesis screw extraction methods: Conventional versus mechanical.

2019

Abstract Statement of problem Implant-supported prostheses may be subject to esthetic, biological, or mechanical complications. Protocols for dealing with these mechanical problems are sparse. Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the efficacy of a mechanical system for extracting fractured implant-prosthesis screws with the conventional method. Material and methods A total of 60 screws were divided into 2 groups according to their morphology (flat screws with a smooth shaft and threaded apical area and screws with a completely threaded body) and subjected to fatiguing and static load testing until fracture. The specimens were assigned to 3 operators with varying levels …

musculoskeletal diseasesDental ImplantsUltrasound deviceMaterials scienceImplant prosthesisBone Screws030206 dentistryThread (computing)Esthetics Dentalmusculoskeletal systemequipment and suppliescomputer.software_genreExtractor03 medical and health sciencesLoad testingsurgical procedures operative0302 clinical medicineCoronal planeExtraction methodsOral SurgerycomputerFracture typeBiomedical engineeringThe Journal of prosthetic dentistry
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