Essays about: "plate appearance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words plate appearance.

  1. 1. Biomechanical investigation of the efficacy and perceived performance of a knee brace

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Alice Garnheim; Alvina Vernersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Biomechanical investigation; knee brace; osteoarthritis; design; OA; healthy subjects; gait analysis; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The most prevalent joint disease in adults is osteoarthritis. The knee joint is the joint which is the most affected by osteoarthritis, with mechanical overloading being one of the causes. While no cure exists for osteoarthritis, many different treatment options are available. One alternative is to wear a knee brace on the affected leg. READ MORE

  3. 2. Effects of Immiscible Compressor Oil in a Flooded PSHE Evaporator : A Visual Study Approach

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Joel Blomfelt; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This paper deals with heat transfer in plate evaporators, with a focus on the effects caused by carried-over compressor oil ending up in the heat exchanger. A common standpoint in literature regarding the effect of immiscible oil contamination, in for example an ammonia PHE evaporator, is that the oil can accumulate as a layer on the plate surface causing an additional thermal conduction resistance. READ MORE

  4. 3. What happens in the shadows? : A quantitative analysis on the effect of shadows in baseball.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för idrottsvetenskap (ID)

    Author : Martin Ström; [2021]
    Keywords : Statistics; outcome; plate appearance; pitcher; batter;

    Abstract : Baseball is one of the most statistically documented sports in the world. Every statistical outcome in baseball starts with the pitcher and the plate appearance. In baseball, it is believed that when shadows are present between the pitcher’s mound and the batter’s box, the pitcher is at an advantage. READ MORE

  5. 4. Shear stiffness of cross laminated timber diaphragms - A study of the influence of connection and member stiffness

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggnadsmekanik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper

    Author : Gustaf Olausson; [2021]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Since ancient times, buildings have been constructed with the use of timber and during the modern era, new types of timber products have been developed. Today, more constructions, especially residential buildings are being built with timber as the main load-bearing material. READ MORE

  6. 5. Effect of Beam Scan Length on Microstructure Characteristics of EBM Manufactured Alloy 718

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Bengt Gustavsson; [2018]
    Keywords : EBM; Electron Beam Melting; Alloy718; AM; Additive Manufacturing;

    Abstract : Additive Manufacturing (AM) as a method is on the rise and allow for a high freedom to create unique shapes without being limited by conventional machining methods. The Electron Beam Melting method, developed by Arcam AB in Mölndal, Sweden, use Powder Bed Fusion together with an electron beam and at an elevated temperature (+1000ºC) to lower stress due to thermal gradients. READ MORE