Temperature stabilized linkage

A temperature compensated passive linkage for interconnecting two members having different coefficients of expansion. Preferably the linkage is utilized for interconnecting the stabilizer of a plane with its elevator. The stabilizer may be a graphite epoxy composite while the elevator may consist of aluminum-fiberglass. The differences in the rate of expansion of the two members is compensated by the linkage of the invention which in turn will move a side load hinge fitting to minimize aerodynamic and mechanical problems

Shima Kara Shima E

This output, comprising two exhibitions, catalogue and symposium, results from a two-year collaboration with Risa Ohgi of Tokyo University for Fine Arts. The project brought together Arts Council England, Tokyo University for Fine Arts, UCA, the Crafts Study Centre and the Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwall. The project saw the coming together of two makers both working at major educational institutes. The research was played out in full view of the respective student bodies. Collaborative working to such a depth is a rare occurrence in Japan. A body of work was produced that brought together respective cultural traditions within the field of tea drinking

Gender Differences in Metabolic Responses During Water Walking

The purpose of this study was to compare metabolic responses between men and women during water walking. Japanese men (27-73 yr, n = 26) and women (33-70 yr, n = 14) performed water walking at 25 m/min, 30 m/min and 35 m/min. Oxygen consumption (VO2), VO2 per weight (VO2/W), respiratory ventilation (VE), heart rate (HR), energy expenditure (EE), EE per weight (EE/W), and actual walking speed were analyzed at each velocity. VO2/W and EE/W were higher in women compared to men. However, VO2 and EE showed similar values between men and women. HRs were significantly higher for women than those of men at all speeds. The regression analysis with third-ordered polynomial equation by actual walking speed showed high correlation coefficients for VO2 and VO2/W. In relative terms exercise intensity was higher for women than men; however, absolute intensity were similar in both men and women during water walking. Moreover, analysis using third-ordered equations found that absolute intensity during water walking was dominated by walking spee

Some Considerations about Credit Risk Management: in Relation to the Evaluation of Credit Risk

亀井利明教授古稀記念特

Measuring Kinematic Variables in Front Crawl Swimming Using Accelerometers: A Validation Study

Objective data on swimming performance is needed to meet the demands of the swimming coach and athlete. The purpose of this study is to use a multiple inertial measurement units to calculate Lap Time, Velocity, Stroke Count, Stroke Duration, Stroke Rate and Phases of the Stroke (Entry, Pull, Push, Recovery) in front crawl swimming. Using multiple units on the body, an algorithm was developed to calculate the phases of the stroke based on the relative position of the body roll. Twelve swimmers, equipped with these devices on the body, performed fatiguing trials. The calculated factors were compared to the same data derived to video data showing strong positive results for all factors. Four swimmers required individual adaptation to the stroke phase calculation method. The developed algorithm was developed using a search window relative to the body roll (peak/trough). This customization requirement demonstrates that single based devices will not be able to determine these phases of the stroke with sufficient accuracy

A KINEMATICAL AND KINETICAL ANALYSIS ON THE SWING PHASE OF AMPUTEE GAIT

The authors investigated the swing phase of the transfemoral and transtibial amputees by using optical motion capture system. The thigh, shank foot were modeled as a three-linked rigid segment model. Kinematical parameters, such as joint angle, angular velocity/acceleration and linear acceleration of the center of mass were also calculated by the obtained coordinates of the anatomical landmark markers. Using the inverse dynamics, the kinetical parameters, such as the joint force and torque acting at each joint were calculated. The authors focused on the initiation of the swing phase caused by the force at both the hip and knee joints. In addition, the relationships between the internal/external rotation and the abduction/adduction of the lower extremity during the swing phase was also discussed in this study

A COMPARISON OF LOWER LIMB JOINTS ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT BETWEEN LAND AND WATER-WALKING USING DYNAMIC TIME WARPING

The purpose of this study was firstly to compare lower limb joints angular displacement between land and water-walking by dynamic time warping. Six subjects (age 30.0±5.3 yr) performed 10 m land and water-walking at self-selected speed. Ankle, knee and hip joint angular displacements were calculated from video (25Hz) and compared to the two wave forms from the dynamic time warping procedure. Results showed the ankle and knee joints demonstrated warping periods in water-walking, when compared with land-walking. However, the warping periods around toe-off was seen at the hip joint in land-walking, compared with water-walking. Overall the ankle and knee joints motion in water walking were comparable to land-walking motion. However, the hip joint kinematics during water walking were not always comparable with land walking kinematics

Effects of broadening and electron overheating in tunnel structures based on metallic clusters

We study the influence of energy levels broadening and electron subsystem overheating in island electrode (cluster) on current-voltage characteristics of three-electrode structure. A calculation scheme for broadening effect in one-dimensional case is suggested. Estimation of broadening is performed for electron levels in disc-like and spherical gold clusters. Within the two-temperature model of metallic cluster and by using a size dependence of the Debye frequency the effective electron temperature as a function of bias voltage is found approximately. We suggest that the effects of broadening and electron overheating are responsible for the strong smoothing of current-voltage curves, which is observed experimentally at low temperatures in structures based on clusters consisting of accountable number of atoms.Comment: 8 pages, 5 figure