A numerical solution to the stability of a slope

A numerical solution to Lowe\u27s graphical method of slope stability analysis which is based on limit equilibrium is presented. Both a dimensional and dimensionless solution are discussed and formulated in detail. A computer solution to the trial and error procedure used to determine the factor of safety is outlined. An explanation of the meaning and significance of the factor of safety in slope stability analyses is included

Continuity in geochemistry and time of the Tertiary Bergell intrusion (Central Alps)

ISSN:1661-8734ISSN:1661-872

The Lung Image Database Consortium, (LIDC) and Image Database Resource Initiative (IDRI)::a completed reference database of lung nodules on CT scans

Purpose: The development of computer-aided diagnostic (CAD) methods for lung nodule detection, classification, and quantitative assessment can be facilitated through a well-characterized repository of computed tomography (CT) scans. The Lung Image Database Consortium (LIDC) and Image Database Resource Initiative (IDRI) completed such a database, establishing a publicly available reference for the medical imaging research community. Initiated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), further advanced by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH), and accompanied by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through active participation, this public-private partnership demonstrates the success of a consortium founded on a consensus-based process