“…In essence, this collection aims to highlight some recent findings regarding resistance mechanisms and reviews of molecular targeting and resistance with 14 contributions, including 10 original research papers and 4 reviews. …”

“…The focus of this work is on integrated cardiovascular fluid mechanics, and the potential benefits to future cardiovascular research and the wider bio-medical community…”

Materias: “…Mechanical engineering…”

“…Many efforts have been made to develop fatigue and fracture mechanics methods in recent decades; however, discrepancies between predicted and actual strength remain due to various reasons. …”

Materias: “…Mechanical engineering…”

Materias:

“…We have performed a cost-utility analysis (CUA) of mechanical thrombectomy in addition to standard treatment with thrombolysis compared with thrombolysis alone, in acute large vessel ischemic stroke. …”

“…Whereas many patients die, survivors often suffer from considerable loss of function. Mechanical thrombectomy is a treatment option for large vessel ischemic stroke. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…7.5.1 Estimation of Pressure Changes 544 -- 7.5.2 Estimation of Flow Rate for a Given Head Loss 546 -- 7.5.3 Estimation of Diameter for a Given Flow Rate and Head Loss 547 -- 7.5.4 Head Losses in Noncircular Conduits 548 -- 7.5.5 Empirical Friction Loss Formulas 549 -- 7.5.6 Local Head Losses 552 -- 7.5.7 Pipelines with Pumps or Turbines 559 -- 7.6 Water Hammer 560 -- 7.7 Pipe Networks 565 -- 7.7.1 Nodal Method 566 -- 7.7.2 Loop Method 568 -- 7.8 Building Water Supply Systems 573 -- 7.8.1 Specification of Design Flows 574 -- 7.8.2 Specification of Minimum Pressures 574 -- 7.8.3 Determination of Pipe Diameters 576 -- Key Equations for Flow in Closed Conduits 583 -- Problems 587 -- Chapter 8 Turbomachines 608 -- 8.1 Introduction 608 -- 8.2 Mechanics of Turbomachines 609 -- 8.3 Hydraulic Pumps and Pumped Systems 614 -- 8.3.1 Flow Through Centrifugal Pumps 616 -- 8.3.2 Efficiency 621 -- 8.3.3 Dimensional Analysis 622 -- 8.3.4 Specific Speed 626 -- 8.3.5 Performance Curves 630 -- 8.3.6 System Characteristics 632 -- 8.3.7 Limits on Pump Location 635 -- 8.3.8 Multiple Pump Systems 640 -- 8.3.9 Variable-Speed Pumps 642 -- 8.4 Fans 644 -- 8.4.1 Performance Characteristics of Fans 644 -- 8.4.2 Affinity Laws of Fans 645 -- 8.4.3 Specific Speed 646 -- 8.5 Hydraulic Turbines and Hydropower 648 -- 8.5.1 Impulse Turbines 648 -- 8.5.2 Reaction Turbines 654 -- 8.5.3 Practical Considerations 658 -- Key Equations for Turbomachines 664 -- Problems 668 -- Chapter 9 Flow in Open Channels 693 -- 9.1 Introduction 693 -- 9.2 Basic Principles 694 -- 9.2.1 Steady-State Continuity Equation 694 -- 9.2.2 Steady-State Momentum Equation 694 -- 9.2.3 Steady-State Energy Equation 711 -- 9.3 Water Surface Profiles 724 -- 9.3.1 Profile Equation 724 -- 9.3.2 Classification of Water Surface Profiles 725 -- 9.3.3 Hydraulic Jump 731 -- 9.3.4 Computation of Water Surface Profiles 737.…”

“…Motivation - Mechanisms of the Mind and Their Quest for Expression…”